In the Fall of 2010, Redd Up Thread Up raised nearly $300 for the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. The event is back again for a warmer weather clothing swap and 100% of the proceeds will benefit East End Cooperative Ministries. Pull out those too small (or too big) sundresses, shorts, sweaters, pants, jeans, tops, t-shirts, more
There are SO many wonderful organizations in Pittsburgh and spreading awareness about a cause, service or fundraising effort can be difficult amidst the flood of Facebook event invites, email campaigns, Twitter notifications and blog feeds we receive every day. To help non-profit organizations and businesses navigate the world of new media, a pair more
The first frost warning of the season has been issued for this evening and I bet you’ve already pulled out a few sweaters from those storage containers to prepare. While you’re lamenting the loss of those hot days and awful sunburns of summer 2010, you might come across some sweaters or jeans that just don’t fit anymore or perhaps that cute wool skirt more
This weekend, the halls and classrooms of the Art Institute of Pittsburgh will be filled with people who are eager to learn about advances in social media, interact (in real life!) with others in the regional Web 2.0 community, and apply their new found insights to their social media business strategies and personal ventures. PodCamp was started several more
Finally. The Pittsburgh Public Market is open for business. I was able to sneak in during the PPM’s preview weekend and I was blown away by the mix of scents, flavors, tastes, friendly faces, and sense of community the PPM brings to people who visit. Located at the Pittsburgh Produce Terminal on Smallman Street parking might be hard to find, but more
I recently visited The Sonoma Grille on Penn Ave in the cultural district for a sampling of their finest dishes.
Sonoma General Manager Randy Wright was friendly and visibly passionate about his chef’s offerings. The restaurant’s tagline is “a meal without wine is like a day without sunshine” and this statement resonated through out the dining area which made me feel like I was enjoying aNapa Valley sunset.
Thanks to everyone who commented on the recent Latin Goes Local at Seviche and Farm to Table, and More posts! Here are the lucky contest winners: Winner of the 2010 EcoCents Green Guide: Becky Utech Gaugler of the Carnegie Museum of Art. Winner of the Seviche gift certificate: Beautia Dew, a contributing writer for Gastronomic Exploits, a beautifully more
