Monthly Archives: November 2008

More Tale of Two Cities Showings and other movies filmed in Pittsburgh

The premier of the Pittsburgh Documentary My Tale of Two Cities (see my original post on the documentary here) was such a success that they have added more showings.  From the film’s website… Due to popular demand, “My Tale of Two Cities” will play at the Penn Hills Cinema starting Monday, December 1, running through Saturday, December 6, at more

Iheart PGH readers, Blogging and Unwrapping Holiday Shopping at the Union Project on Saturday

Image by artnoose via FlickrJust a reminder that tomorrow, Saturday Nov. 22, 2008 is Unwrapped at the Union Project. Unwrapped is the Union Project’s Annual Fundraiser Holiday Party . I have been helping out with the event and I helped to set up a blog to show off some of the amazing silent and live auction items for the event. Check out the snazzy more

Links Worth a Look – November 20th

Here are some links/articles/blog posts that are worth a look: Talkin' Turkey – Buy Fresh Buy Local – a listing of places to buy local turkeys for turkey day Light Up Night at Franktuary – don't forget to stop by Frankturary during Light Up Night Pop City – Get Unwrapped at the Union Project – Check out this great write up on the Union Project's more

Holiday Gift Alert: Big Burrito Gift Card Sale

I heart PGH Holiday Gift Guide – Click here to learn more about loving PGH by shopping PGH.  Click here to see more holiday gift suggestions. This is the first official post in the IheartPGH holiday gift guide, and this is one of the best gift deals in town.  Each year the folks at Big Burrito serve up a great reason to give Big Burrito Bucks – good more

Documentaries, Storytelling and Pittsburgh – My Tale of "My Tale of Two Cities"

We have been patiently waiting for the premier of this movie – My Tale of Two Cities, a documentary about Pittsburgh which has been in the works for a few years now. Back in 2006 we posted the invite to come join in a neighborhood sing along of “Its a beautiful day in the neighborhood.” The film is complete and the screening is November 28, 2008 at more

Show Your Love for PGH by Shopping PGH this Holiday Season

Image by lil moe72 via FlickrOne of the easiest ways to support Pittsburgh is to spend your money locally. One of my hopes for this blog is to connect more people to the local businesses here in Pittsburgh. With the start of the holiday season, I can’t believe it is already the holiday season – I tried to ignore the robotic Santa Claus that started more

Homemade Ho Hos at Big Dog Coffee

Homemade Ho Hos, originally uploaded by IheartPGH. I was finishing lunch with Friend of IheartPGH who suggested that we check out the newest coffee shop on the south side. Big Dog Coffee is located on Sarah street near the South Side works. This place is beautiful – the counter is an old wooden antique, bright walls, comfortable seats (I am sitting more