Yearly Archives: 2009

Urban Chickens

Urban Chickens, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.

Just one of the many interesting things to see on the urban hike in Bellevue/Avalon. We just left the Mount Assisi Convent where we saw an interesting library and the chapel that has very modern architecture. Take a look at twitter.com/iheartpgh for more pictures from the hike.

Jam On Walnut

Dig out your Doc Martens and flannel shirts for a 90s flashback at this weekend’s Jam On Walnut.

The second in a series of three block-party concerts this summer, Saturday’s show will feature local indie-rock band Donora followed by the Gin Blossums.

The show starts at 7pm and will wrap up around 11pm. The stage will be outside Doc’s (intersection of Bellefonte and Walnut Streets) in Shadyside.

Wristbands are $2 and drink specials include $2.50 Miller Lite and $3.50 Heineken during Happy Hour (7-8:30pm), $3.50 Miller Lite and $4.50 Heineken later in the evening (8:30-11pm).

All proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Are you the next David Letterman? Waffle Shop Guest Host Challenge

contest

As you probably know I am a huge fan of the Waffle Shop – what started as a class poject for some student on community interaction has become a year round project. Each weekend The Waffle Shop, located at the corner of Highlnad and Baum in East Liberty opens its doors for a live talk show and they serve waffles.

On Saturday, August 1 – they are holding another Guest Host Challenge – you can compete agianst others to win the title of Talk Show Host. Here are the details – if you want to compete – sign up by July 29.

WAFFLE SHOP is an unusual late-night waffle emporium in Pittsburgh’s East Liberty neighborhood that celebrates the lives and stories of its customers through the production of a weekly talk show on the premises.

We are looking for energetic and engaging Pittsburghers to compete live on SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 at 10 PM for a chance to be a special host of an upcoming episode of the Waffle Shop Talk Show. Contestants will be asked to interview a variety of guests and will be judged on their hospitality, riveting interview skills, and flexibility with
unexpected obstacles (and visitors).

The top three winners will host upcoming shows this summer and fall.

Please contact us at: jonrubin@mindspring.com by July 29th and tell us briefly what would make you a great host for our show. Include your name and contact information.

This August our talk show will start streaming live over the internet. For more information and videos of past episodes, please visit
www.waffleshop.org.

Soergel's Corn Roasts Starts This Weekend!

: Image by swanksalot via Flickr

Corn one of the best foods of summer, it is right up there on my lists of favorites near Italian ice.

Soergel’s Orchards will be roasting corn every Sunday from July 27 to September 20. Soegel’s is a quick drive from Pittsburgh – just head north – it is right near the Wexford exit. There are lots of things for kids to do too – a petting zoo and more. Continue reading →