Girls Night In
Because it’s always fun to follow up posts about pristine urban forests and turn-of-the-century folk art with one about … sex toys (teehee.) Girls Night In is a Pittsburgh-based retailer dedicated to “a feminist vision of sexuality and exploration.” I…
Beechview – Seldom Seen Greenway
The Seldom Seen Greenway is home to over 90 acres of undeveloped land in the city of Pittsburgh. It’s located off Route 51, near Saw Mill Run Boulevard. It is directly across the street from Brashear High School – right…
John A. Hermann Memorial Art Museum
When we think of Pittsburgh museums, we think of the Carnegie, the Warhol, the Heinz History Center. But there are other small, neighborhood museums that have amazing art and historical collections. Take the John A. Hermann Memorial Art Museum in…
WRCT
Ever since I posted about WYEP being a great public radio station, I felt guilty. Why? Because I listen to WRCT 88.3 probably just as much as I do WYEP. Why? Because where else can you hear Democracy Now, Japanese…
CCAC Community Education
CCAC – the Community College of Allegheny County – has some really cool non-credit courses coming up in the spring. I just looked at their web site for Community Education (click on the PDF schedule of classes) and I found…
Those Asphalt Tiles Downtown
You know those asphalt tiles along Smithfield Avenue in downtown Pittsburgh? These ones? Ever wonder who did that? And how they’re made? Well, we can’t answer the first question. But we can answer the second! Some DIY folks have posted…
pittsburgh candle company
located just outside city limits is a successful woman-owned business called the pittsburgh candle company. susan miller manufactures and sells 100% soy-based candles at her west view shop. so, for those people that you don’t know what to get for…
Do some holiday holiday shopping at APARTMENT
On the second floor of 1113 E. Carson Street is APARTMENT – an independent clothing store featuringZETO clothing and the artwork of Brian Holderman. Brian and Nami have set up a really great store – it is like shopping in…
Measure 4 Measure
A Carnegie Mellon Arts Management student just sent me a rave review for the Pittsburgh production of Measure for Measure at the Public Theater: It’s the Globe Theatre’s production. It is, in no uncertain terms, exquisite. If you have any…
SANTARCHY!
So. Before you go you go curling or see Mamaspell this Saturday, Dec. 10, you need to check out the first annual Pittsburgh SANTARCHY. This Santastic event has been held everywhere from Tokyo to San Francisco. The evidence at left…
25% OFF – I heart PGH gear on SALE DEC 7&8
Dec. 7 & 8 only – all items in the I heart PGH store are on sale! Save 25% So there is no time like the present – to buy your holiday presents! Enter code at checkout: HOL5 – Save…
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