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

Lindsay — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:11:26 +0000

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 website at UnionProjectUnwrapped.com.
I also wanted to post a follow up on this event because I wanted to say thank you to the IheartPGH readers who responded to my post and twitter about donating something for the silent auction.

One of the cool things about this website is that people have been leaving comments about why they love the Union Project. Rather than reading about why I think the Unoin Project is worthy of your Saturday Night and your donation – click here to see read some other reasons why people love the Union Project.

Since we are in the holiday shopping season – I thought I would highlight a few of the silent auction items that would make great gifts.

Jet Blue airline vouchers – perfect if you need a little break from this snow
$75 Gift Certificate to Bona Terra – I have heard great things about this place. Read more about Bona Terra’s use of local food here.
Tree of Llife Platter from Riverside Design

Click here to see some of the other items in the silent and live auction. I hope to see you at the Union Project tomorrow night.

Check out some of the pictures from Unwrapped 2007 here.

I heart PGH Holiday Gift Guide – Click here to see more holiday gift suggestions. Click here to learn more about loving PGH by shopping PGH.

Art Meet Farm: Saturday in Sewickley

Maya — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:13:31 +0000

Tomorrow, Saturday, Sewickley will be offering up all things I love in Pittsburgh. An art show and farmers market, as well as a separate flea market/children’s festival.

The Sewickley Farm Show Art Exhibit Opening Reception will take place tomorrow from 10am – 5pm at the Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop, 549 Beaver Street.

Ten local artists were assigned to ten local farms

to create new work inspired by the landscape, the families and the food of our farming community. And stroll down to St. James Parish Farmers Market on September 6th for local food sampling and plenty of fall familiy activities.

Also going on is Day on the Lawn: A Day for Missions, Family Festival and Sale at the Sewickley Presbyterian Church, 414 Grant Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

Saturday, September 6, 2008

10AM – 3 PMRain or Shine!

Household goods, Books, Electronics, Jewelry, Toys, Furniture, Antiques, Sporting Goods, Plants and more for sale!

Food concessions, homemade baked goods and deli

Children’s Activities – Petting Zoo & Pony Rides

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Author Lecture: Timothy Keller, The Reason For God

Lindsay — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:15:28 +0000

While I heart PGH is happy to answer lots of questions about Pittsburgh – questions like the reason for pierogi are more what this website is about. The Reason for God is a book and this event came to me from a Pittsburgh native and a good friend who is working on the publicity for the event. She only send me the best of the best in books and events so it comes with a major recommendation. The CCO is a great organization also based in Pittsburgh that helps to connect students and churches. More info about this event and the CCO is available here.

The CCO Presents An Evening with Timothy Keller, author of “The Reason for God”

When: Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA*
Cost: Open to the public and free of charge

Doubting your doubts?
Why does God allow suffering in the world? How could a loving God send people to Hell? Why isn’t Christianity more inclusive? How can one religion be “right” and the others “wrong”? Why have so many wars been fought in the name of God?

If you or your friends ever struggled with any of these questions, you won’t want to miss this event.

As the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, Timothy Keller has compiled a list of the most frequently voiced doubts skeptics bring to his church as well as the most important reasons for faith. His book, The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism, peaked at #6 on the New York Times Bestseller List. In his book, Dr. Keller “addresses each doubt and explains each reason, using literature, philosophy, real-life conversations, and reasoning to explain how faith in a Christian God is a soundly rational belief, held by thoughtful people of intellectual integrity with a deep compassion for those who truly want to know the truth.”

Join the CCO in welcoming Dr. Timothy Keller to the Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland, situated between the campuses of Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2008. The event is free of charge, so bring your friends—skeptics, believers, cynics, and doubters alike!

For more information about this event, please contact Scott Calgaro, Director of Conferences & Events, CCO (scalgaro@ccojubilee.org or 412.363.3303 x109).

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Dr. Timothy Keller attended Bucknell University, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and Westminster Theological Seminary. He was ordained by the Presbyterian Church of America and served as a pastor in Virginia for nine years, while also serving as director for church planting for the mid-Atlantic region. As the founder of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, he started his congregation with a few dozen people in 1989. It now draws over five thousand weekly attendees who meet in three Manhattan locations. Redeemer has begun a movement of church planting across America and throughout major world cities. Many pastors model their churches on Redeemer and Keller’s thoughtful style of preaching. Dr. Keller lives in New York City with his wife and sons. For more information, visit www.redeemer.com.

Greek Food is Good Food

Lindsay — Fri, 02 May 2008 03:17:25 +0000

It is the most wonderful time of the year in Pittsburgh, and I am talking about more than the weather. It is time for the annual Saint Nicholas Greek Food Festival of deliciousness. I heart ethnic food festivals as much as I heart PGH. These food festivals are the big part of what make Pittsburgh great – people volunteering their time, to benefit their communities and to serve really great food.

St. Nicks is probably the biggest and tastiest of the food festivals in the area. There is often a line, but it is worth the wait. There is seating in the very large gymnasium and under the tent outside which is right on Forbes Avenue, just across from the Carnegie Museum of Art.

As if the food was not reason enoug to attend, you could run into your favorite Steeler. From The Burgh Blog -Troy Palamalu attended the Greek Food Festival last year.

The Festival runs Sunday May 4 to May 9, 2008. More details, a menu and pick up order form are available here.

Festival Hours:
Sunday:
Noon to 8:00 PM

Monday – Thursday:
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Friday:
Lunch: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Dinner: 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM

New Monthly Beer Tasting at The Warhol

admin — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 02:42:58 +0000

This is a nice twist on an already great idea. Big Burrito has been hosting wine tastings at the Warhol for years. They are spicing things up a bit with new beer tastings. Even better they are kicking off this new event with the folks from Church Brew Works. My friends from New York City came to Pittsburgh last weekend – one of our many stops on Saturday was the Church Brew Works which they now call the beer church. I am a fan of the beerimisu event if our server said it wasn’t made with beer. Beer tasting and beer prizes – this is a great idea for happy hour!

Friday, March 14, 2008, 5:30 and 7:30 PM

Join The Warhol and big Burrito as we kick off a new series of Good Friday events.

On the second Friday of every month, a regional microbrewery will be presented by the brewers themselves or their distributors. The ticket price includes a smattering of beer snacks and full admission to the museum.

The beer tastings kick off on March 14. Meet the Church Brew Works Brewer Brant Dubovich and Tony “The Beerman” Knipling, Specialty Brand Manager of Vecenie Distributing. On exhibit for the evening will be Celestial Gold Pilsner, Pipe Organ Pale Ale, Pious Monk Dunkel and ThunderHop IPA. Church Brew Works prizes will also be given out to lucky participants.

Brad Yoder & Veggie Dogs

Lindsay — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 03:07:37 +0000

Brad Yoder is back for another lunch time performance at Franktuary.

Friday, March 7, from noon to 1:30 pm

More info – www.bradyoder.com.

No meat on Friday – not a problem…

Lenten Special

You still have a few more weeks to enjoy a veggie dog with homemade tartar sauce and a side salad – our Lenten Special – for just $4.50. Includes a bottled beverage. Don’t forget our other options: new salads, fruit shakes, soups, and pierogies!

Fish Fry Season – who has the best fish fry in Pittsburgh?

admin — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:44:09 +0000

While I was not raised Catholic, I have come to appreciate the tasty annual tradition of the Fish Fry. Friday, February 8 marks the start of the annual fish fry season. Luckily, the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper has a complete list of local fish fries. So, I am on a quest to find out who has the best fried fish in Pittsburgh – please share your favorites – I would like to try to feature a different fish fry each week.

Check out the Post-Gazette’s article on Fish Fries here.

New Guild Studio’s Holiday Open House

Lindsay — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 06:50:45 +0000

I was already going to post about this event because anything that is happening in Braddock is usually worth a visit. So when I received this email from the Deputy Mayor of Braddock I knew it would be worth a look. A chance to do some holiday shopping in Braddock (and not the mall) in another plus.
I then looked up the website for New Guild Studios – www.newguildstudio.com
New Guild Studio is definitly worth a visit – they specialize in religious art – restoration or construction of some large scale pieces.

I have always wondered who works on these types of things, especially after a visit to St. Nicholas Church – if you haven’t stopped in there yet – the murals are AMAZING.

New Guild Studio Holiday Open House
Sat. Dec. 1 & Sun. Dec 2. 11-6
700 Braddock Ave.

I heart Greek Food Festivals

Lindsay — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:18:34 +0000

I really do heart food festivals. I love LOVE love food festival food. I love that the proceeds benefit some great charity. I love that people donate their time to work at the food festivals. I love the ice tea in a carton that you can always find at the greek food festival in Oakland. It is kind of like visiting a real life my big fat greek wedding. And last year I even met a friend of a friend who met her husband volunteering at greek food festival. So if you are one of the few singles that wrote letters to the Post-Gazette about being single in Pittsburgh maybe it is time to volunteer at a greek food festival.

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Ladies Philoptochos (friends of the poor) Society Greek Food Festival
Tue. October 2-Thurs. October 4
Lunch 11:30am-2pm, Dinner 4:30-8pm

Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church
123 Gilkeson Road
Mt. Lebanon, PA 15228
Click here for more info.