Monthly Archives: August 2008

Radio Round Up – August 22, 2008

Image via Wikipedia Pittsburgh Blogfest #15 Finnegan’s Wake (near PNC Park) Friday, August 22, 2008 5:30-9:30pm Slumber Party Film Festival Friday August 22, 2008 7pm local and national film artists Library Street in Braddock Carrick Cornfest Saturday August 23rd, 1-8pm Phillips Park Football Field Free Admission for Kids in more

Carrick Cornfest

Image via Wikipedia Here is a great opportunity to celebrate a great Pittsburgh neighborhood. Head on south to Carrick for the Carrick Cornfest 2008. SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 1 P.M. – 8 P.M. PHILLIPS PARK FOOTBALL FIELD, Parking available at the Carrick High School Music 1:30 pm – THE PITTSBURGH CARRICK HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND. 4-6pm – THE more

Give Girls Tools

 A big three cheers for Fresh Heirlooms’ owner Lindsay Woge for holding these classes for Lawrenceville girls in her shop.  Stop by this Saturday 1-3PM to check out the fruits of their labors. 5218 Butler Street, Lawrenceville.  more

HotHouse at the Union Trust Building

Hot House is the Sprout Fund’s annual fundraiser where they show case some of the many projects that they have supported throughout the year.  This is one of my favorite events of the year.  I attened the first Hot House back in 2003 when I had first returned to Pittsbrugh.  This was the first event where I met lots of people who were excited about more

Free Admission for Kids at PA State Historical Sites in August

Image via Wikipedia I found this notice at the bottom of last weeks Governor’s newsletter. Before sending the kids back to school, enjoy a day exploring Pennsylvania history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is offering free admission for children age 17 and under at its 24 historical sites this month. To receive free general admission, more

Good Nights States featured at Spin Magazine.com and Gooskis

A huge congratulations to Pittsburgh based band Good Night States on being featured on Spin Magazine.com’s BuzzCatcher – click here to read the whole review.  Here is what Spin offered as a recommendation for Good Night, States… Recommended if you like… The New Pornographers, The Boy Least Likely To, Wilco You can also check out Good Night States more

Get Your Pajamas On!

These days it seems like everyone is abuzz with new art goings on in Braddock.  This month has been especially rich because of the Matchwood Festival.  Don’t miss the chance to spend the night in Braddock and see some great local filmmakers present their work at the Slumber Party Film Fest this Friday.  Don’t forget your sleeping bag, socktopus, more