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Accordion Pool Party in Lawrenceville

9 September 2009

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Image by gadgetgirl via Flickr On Saturday, September 12 from 3-7PM, Leslie Park swimming pool at 4700 Butler St. in Lawrenceville will thrum with activity-and not a drop of water.  The site will host Accordion Pool Party, an ethnic music and dance festival and quirky spectacle of culture and community pride.  The one-day event is a [...]

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Random Acts of Pittsburgh Kindness

31 July 2009

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Here are a few links and websites I wanted to share because Pittsburghers are nice people and a few clicks or dollars can go along way. First, I want to start by linking to this post on BikePGH – R.I.P. William Thomas, kid’s bike mechanic extraordinaire – this is a really nice post about a really [...]

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The World Pinball Championships are in Pittsburgh

14 August 2008

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Actually, I believe that the last 7 Pinball Championships have been held in Pittsburgh. PAPA stands for the Professional & Amateur Pinball Association. One of the reasons the PAPA tournament is here in Pittsburgh is because there is a dedicated Pinaball hall in Carnegie. The pinball facility suffered extensive damage after the [...]

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Immaculate Reception in the Final Four – Your Vote is Needed Now

25 February 2008

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Even if you only know a little bit about Pittsburgh sports history, you know that the Immaculate Reception is an important moment in Pittsburgh and American sports history. Well sports fans, the Immaculate Reception is in the final 4 for ESPN’s Greatest Sports Highlight. Currently, The Immaculate Reception is up against Miracle on Ice. The winner [...]

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I heart Greek Food Festivals

27 September 2007

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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 [...]

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Learn to bellydance while balancing on top of glasses!(yep, you read that right)

13 September 2007

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Sunday, September 16 10:30am-5pm(with a lunch break) The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh(3827 Willow Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15234) Vegetarian bellydancer, Deniz, will teach a full day workshop! In this workshop you will learn how to dance on top of glasses!! You will also learn floor work, veil tricks, and more! It’s too good to pass up! Sign up soon! There [...]

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