Image via WikipediaSome of the blogs that I follow on a regular basis occasionally have a contest to  giveaway prizes to their readers.  I have been collecting a big pile of things to giveaway but I didn’t get a chance to post them before Christmas.  But that mean I can keep the giving going in 2009.

So for the first IheartPGH Giveaway – I have a free hair cut with Ellie at Dean of Shadyside Salon.  Ellie cut my hair last month and I must say I am happy with the hair cut. (It turns out to Dean of Shadyside).

There is one catch – you have to be a new customer to Dean of Shadyside, if you have been there already – sorry about that – I promise I have more giveaways sitting here on my desk that don’t have a catch.

To enter just leave a comment below or send an email to info@iheartpgh.com with the subject haircut.  I will collect entries through Noon on Thursday, January 15, 2009 and I will then randomly select a winner from the entries.    

You could not asked for a nicer afternoon to reopen the Harris Grill. I have not had a chance to stop in yet but I have received emails from a few many fans of the Harris asking me to share the news that the Harris Grill has reopened for business. I am very very happy to have the Harris Grill back.

If you are new to IheartPGH or to Pittbsurgh, the Harris Grill is a wonderful locally owned restaurant that has been closed since they had a fire last summer. The Harris is especially great for warm weather because they have two great big patios – that are perfect for outdoor dining and drinking. I did drive by at around 8pm this evening and there was even a line to get a table.

The Harris Grill is located on Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside.

More blog coverage of the reopening is available here and here

This is the last weekend for this Pittsburgh exhibit at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.  To celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250 the theme of this years show is
Pittsburgh through the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh Eye

( “Pierogi Lounge,” by David Watts – Photo from the Tribune Review)

Lots of paintings of local scenes, bridges galore,  a pickle and some giant pierogi.

Read what these bloggers are saying:

• ArtinPittsburgh
• Pittsburgh Art Galleries Blog

Hurry hurry – this exhibit closes March 9.

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
Corner of Fifth and Shady, in Shadyside
Gallery Hours:
Mondays: closed
Tuesday-Saturday: 10am-5pm
Sunday: noon-5pm

December is usually the rest season for the Pittsburgh Sports League. Never Fear! The good folks at the PSL have cooked up Wednesday Night Trivia to get you through the holiday season. Word on the street is that this is tricky trivia. Grab some friends and head on down to Buffalo Blues for Trivia Night.

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 will also be a show the night before at Altar Bar featuring 2 vegan bellydancers: Amethyst and Aviva. Other dancers include Astarte, Dharma, Christa, and Tavi.

To see clips of Deniz, sign up for the workshop, etc please click the link below:

http://healingartsbyamethyst.com/pittsburgh-bellydance-event.html

The Pittsburgh Sports League is a project of PUMP. Founded in 2000, thousands of people have participated in team sports over the past 7 years.  Tons of different leagues – football, soccer, volleyball, kickball, bowling, darts.  Put together a team or join as an individual. New this fall is fantasy football.
Fall registrations are going on now and some of the teams are already sold out!  Visit www.pump.org/psl.jsp for more info.

PSL End of Season Party – celebrate the summer season winners
Thursday,  August 30, 7pm
Buffalo Blues, Highland Ave, Shadyside