Category Archives: Strip District

Tree Pittsburgh Presents Arbor Aid 2011

Arbor Aid is an annual fundraiser for Tree Pittsburgh, an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the City’s vitality by restoring and protecting City trees.  This fundraiser has grown over the years into one of Fall’s more fun and unqiue events.  Art made from salvaged wood is exhibited, food and drink is plentiful, and entertainment more

$5 Movies and More!

Do you know about $5.00 Bargain Monday at the South Side Works Cinema? You should! All day, every Monday, movie tickets to just about any film is $5. This includes new releases, so make sure you buy your tickets early to ensure your showing doesn’t sell out. Some restrictions apply, for instance, Sony Pictures films are not eligible for Bargain Monday more

Right By Nature brings Organic to the Burgh

To Pittsburgh’s surprise and pure enjoyment, an organic market just opened on Smallman Street a few weeks ago. The shop, which is 2 city blocks, has everything from fresh baked good (the most delicious chocolate chip pecan cookies), produce ranging from vegetables to exotic fruits, flower arrangements, cleaning products and prepared foods. Right By more

Wheeling Through History

Image via Wikipedia This is a steal, maybe I should say steel, of a deal – plus they even have bikes and helmets for you. The Young Preservationists are a great group – looks like an awesome way to spend a Saturday morning in Pittsburgh. I like that they have 3 different tours – a great opportunity to check out a neighborhood that may be new to you. Young more

Good Nights States featured at Spin Magazine.com and Gooskis

A huge congratulations to Pittsburgh based band Good Night States on being featured on Spin Magazine.com’s BuzzCatcher – click here to read the whole review.  Here is what Spin offered as a recommendation for Good Night, States… Recommended if you like… The New Pornographers, The Boy Least Likely To, Wilco You can also check out Good Night States more

The 3 F's – Fun, Festival, Free

This Saturday, May 17th is the Annual Venture Outdoors Festival. For one day – open up all of their activities for a free festival. If you have been wanting to try hiking/biking/climbing/kayaking – this is your chance to try it out for free!  This local blogger/college student is looking forward to finishing their exams and attending the festival more

Rare Opportunity to Check Out My Favorite Dining Establishment

Succor Soiree Monday, March 10, 5:30-7:30pm at Enrico’s, 2022 Penn Ave., Strip District $15/person to benefit the Union Project I know this is last minute notice but I wanted to share this invitation with Pittsburgh. On Monday night there is a little event to benefit the Union Project (which is one of my favorite places/organizations in Pittsburgh) more