Yearly Archives: 2009

Radio Round Up – September 11, 2009

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  • Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 3-7pm
  • Leslie Park Pool, Butler Street Lawrenceville
  • 20+ Accordion players, ethnic dancers, local food and more – in an empty swimming pool
  • More info at accordionpoolparty.org
  • Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009
  • Elks Club – North Side
  • $5 gets you in the door – Chili, cornbread and $.25 drafts
  • Mellon Park, Fifth Ave and Shady Ave
  • 2009 is the 40th Anniversary
  • September 11th-13th in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh.
  • Friday 1-7 pm, Saturday 10 am-7 pm, Sunday 10 am-5 pm
  • Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 – 9am
  • Meet at Station Square Bessemer Court
  • Organized by the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area
  • Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 11am – 5pm
  • 40th Anniversary
  • Tickets are $20
  • Self-guided tour of 13 homes
  • Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009
  • Should I Drink That – Pittsburgh’s best beer podcasters
  • Theater Square Cabaret
  • Kayak Pittsburgh, downtown location
  • September 14-18, 2009
  • Must have valid student ID
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Next Best Thing to Heinz Field – Places to Watch the Steeler Game in Pittsburgh

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UPDATED 9/15 – Added Mullaney’s Harp and Fiddle in the Strip District.

We have been doing a lot of talk about best places to watch the Steelers outside of Pittsburgh – new places are being added to the Steeler Bar Map daily! But we wanted to find out where Pittsburghers in Pittsburgh watch the game. Here are the suggestions we have recieved:

Bellevue

Millvale

Lawrenceville

  • The Thunderbird Cafe – Robert says “The Thunderbird (in Lawrenceville) is a cool place with a good beer selection, a friendly crowd and a huge projection screen to watch on. Good times.”
  • Round Corner Cantina – Christina says “their kitchen opens tonight too! Mexican food, yummy cocktails + Stillers = <3 <3”

Mt. Washington

Station Square

South Side:

Greenfield

East Liberty

  • AVA – Sarah says “AVA for the taco wings”

Shadyside

Bloomfield

  • Matt says “anywhere in Bloomfield, especially at Captain Bloomfield’s sidewalk living room in the 4500 block of Liberty Ave”
  • Nico’s Recovery Room – Henry says “I dont live in the burgh anymore, but Nico’s recovery room is defiantly the best place to go in the EastEnd. For one thing you get to whatch the game whist rubbing elbows with people that have been fans since the iron curtain days, and there’s the free Isaly’s BBQ sandwiches (or other regionally appropriate fare) free at the half!”

Strip District

Greensburg

Greentree

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Johnny Cash Day 2009 – Walk the Line with Chili, Cornbread and $0.25 Draft Beer

The time has come once again to celebrate the life and music of the late Johnny Cash. This year’s 4th annual Johnny Cash day will be held at the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks #339 in the Northside from 6pm – 1am on September 12, 2009.

A $5 cover includes music, chili and cornbread, $.25 draft beer, whisky specials, door prizes, raffles, and good times to boot.

Live musical tribute by the Beagle Brothers and special guests. Proceeds benefit the Elks’ home care fund. For more information, e-mail johnnycashday@gmail.com.

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Accordion Pool Party in Lawrenceville

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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 also a catalyst for a more lasting civic endeavor, Pool Planning Workshops to involve residents in shaping the future of the Leslie Park Pool site.

Accordion Pool Party involves about 20 seasoned Pittsburgh accordionists and 30 costumed folk dancers performing in the empty pool a mix of genres including Cajun, tango, polka, French, Israeli and Balkan music. Special guest Guinea West African Drum and Dance Ensemble will open the program.  The event will be emceed by Michael “Zombo” Devine.

The event will also feature refreshments courtesy of the Estelle S. Campbell Boys and Girls Club (neighbors to Leslie Park Pool), and light fare by Lawrenceville’s eclectic cafés and restaurants.  Several eateries will also host busking accordionists on the day of the event. There is a $5 suggested donation for the event.  Visit  http://www.accordionpoolparty.org/ for more information.

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