Four Short Films by Pittsburgh Filmmakers – Sat. Dec. 3
There is a lot happening in the Pittsburgh filmmaking scene. We aren’t just talking about the big films – yes Tom Cruise has been in town. But there are lots of smaller projects happening here too. This Saturday, December 3…
BikeFest + Batman = The Batcycle
Bike Pittsburgh is celebrating all things bicycle in Pittsburgh from August 12-21, 2011. 10 days, 1 big bad fundraiser, 70+ bicycle events for cyclists of ever level, a photo contest and fun in the sun – thats BikeFest in a…
This Weekend, Party Like its 1984
Didn’t make it out to the Penn Brewery for their 80′s birthday celebration? Looking for more ways to celebrate the 80′s? You are in lucky. Two words – Purple Rain, Purple Rain! Yes, this weekend you can bask in the…
Blogging Batman In The Burgh
Batman is here, in case you missed it, or maybe you are reading this blog post from another city – the next batman movie “The Dark Knight Rises” is being filmed in Pittsburgh for the next few weeks. Lots of…
On Sat. May 21 – Fineview will be transformed to Spineview Movie Set
Another awesome collaboration to show off more of wonderful Pittsburgh! Saturday, May 21, 2011 – is the annual PopUp Pittsburgh – this is the annual project of the Leadership Pittsburgh students. Each year – PopUp Pittsburgh plans a big day…
Banff is Back- April 8, 9 & 10
I have a thing for sportsy, outdoorsy films – it is a pretty interesting way to get a little bit of the outdoors mixed in with a the story of interesting athletes. One of the neatest bars I have been…
Get Swept Away at the Science Center This Weekend
Kind of ironic that I am writing this post during one of the rare times that Pittsburgh is under a tornado warning. I have been talking about tornados recently – one of my dear friends just found out she will…
The Hollywood Pitch – Hollywood Returns to Pittsburgh for the Film Factory
This is one of my favorite events that I attended last year. I have long been a fan of Carl Kurlander and I think that the Film Factory is one of the most interesting projects in town. For the 2nd…
Those Summer Nights…
Image via Wikipedia You might be familiar with the Oaks Theater because they have been showing horror films this halloween season. Well the Oaks theater is back with even movie entertainment – the Grease Sing-A-Long. For a certain segment of…
Celebrate Gene Kelly's Birthday!
Image via Wikipedia Another fun Pittsburgh trivia fact is that Gene Kelly – the iconic American actor, dancer and singer in the rain – was born in the Highland Park neighborhood of Pittsburgh. The Kelly-Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty is…
Filmed In Pgh – What are your favorite movies with a Pittsburgh connection?
Image by j-fin via Flickr I have been wanting to do a series of posts (maybe even a whole blog) about movies with a Pittsburgh connection -filmed in Pittsburgh, written by Pittsburghers, Pittsburgh actors, etc. as there are lots of…
Groundhog Day at Regent Square Theater
Cover of Groundhog Day (Special Edition) Technically Groundhog day is February 2 – but Pittsburgh filmmakers is showing the film Groundhog Day this Sunday, January 24, 2010 – just in time to get you in the mood for the actual…
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