The Cirque has come to town!

(Note from Lindsay – Thanks to Lauren for checking out Cique du Soleil and providing this write up – it is my fault it didn’t get posted sooner.  The tickets for this performance were provided to IheartPGH from Cique du Soleil) With the ongoing uncertainty of the late spring weather, theater and art aficionados, families, and the average more

Donut Day, Free Concerts and Kayaking (Radio Round Up for June 3)

Friday is National Donut Day Free donut with any beverage purchase at Pittsburgh Dunkin Donut locations First Fridays on Penn Avenue (forgot to mention this on DVE – but definitely worth a stop this eve) Galleries and Businesses along Penn ave stay open late the first Friday of every month – free activities for all – check out more

Urban Hike Heads to South Oakland

Urban Hike is one of our favorite Pittsburgh organizations.  Every month or so the Urban Hike organizers plan out a hike through a different neighborhood.  There is always a great crowd of people and some local experts.  The hikes are free and move at a leisurely pace.  There are usually some stops for water along the way and those who choose more

Help me build a Pittsburgh Summer List

I am having a hard time getting my brain around the fact that summer is here.  I have been out of town for much of may – and it seems like spring just merged into summer. I have also been inspired by reading some other works and I am thinking about a little blogging challenge for the summer.  I would like to compile a big list of things more

Meet Your Farmer Happy Hour – June 13

One of the things city dwellers haven’t thought much about for years is where  our food comes from.  A few years ago I would have answered that question with the Giant Eagle or back in the day The Food Gallery – does anyone else remember that grocery store – it was located where the Shadyside Market District is now located. Anyhow – we are learning more

Infographic – Why Buy Local?

One of the things I mentioned in the post about KayaFest – was supporting local businesses like the BigBurrito restaurants because they support good things in Pittsburgh. Thank you to my friend Tara (who runs Daffodil Vintage – an online vintage shop that is based here in Pittsburgh) for sending me this infographic on buying local.  Lots more info more

Nonprofit Laws You Should Know

Thought this would be of interest to some of our readers who are interested in non-profits and how they work.  The Young Nonprofit Professionals Network is hosting a workshop on nonprofit laws. YNPN Pittsburgh Presents: Nonprofit Laws You Should Know REGISTER NOW!May 25, 2011; 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Allegheny HYP Club, 619 William Penn Place, Downtown Cost: more