Yearly Archives: 2009

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday!

First Tasting of the Day at Stone Hill Winery

First Tasting of the Day at Stone Hill Winery

The almost husband (AH) had to head back to Pittsburgh Sunday morning but luckily I had lined up some friends to pick me up and visit the three remaining wineries on my itinerary.  AH and I ate breakfast at R&R Station in Mt. Pleasant.  The Trainwreck, a mixture of eggs, peppers, onions, cheese, ham, bacon, and potatoes was quite good and the AH dug his biscuits and gravy.  It was only after he abandoned me that I noticed the articles posted around about the paranormal activity that had taken place there over the years.  Luckily, Rachael and Ben (RK and BK) were right on time picking me up and whisked me away to the Stone Villa Wine Cellar. Continue reading →

Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour Tomorrow!

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Lawrenceville Artists’ Studio Tour
Tomorrow! 10AM – 6PM

The fifth annual Lawrenceville Artists’ Studio tour happens between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. and features 17 studios for visitors to tour at their leisure. (Artists: this is a great opportunity to network in Lawrenceville’s arts scene!).

>> Click here to watch a video slideshow for a sneak peek what you’ll see this year.

>> Click here to download a list of the artists along with a map of studio locations. (map can be difficult to download, maps are available at tour stops listed below)

The self-guided tour allows visitors to witness first-hand the creative process involved in the artists’ work–from woodworking and stained glass to painting and photography.The tour was organized and funded in part by the artist participants, sponsored in part by Lawrenceville’s Mainstreets Pittsburgh Program. For more information, contact Mary Coleman at Gallery on 43rd Street: 412.683.6488.  Also, check out new business Wildcard during their opening!

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Radio Round Up – October 16, 2009

Homewood Cemetery Walking Tour

  • Saturday, October 17, 2009 – 11am
  • 1599 S. Dallas Ave., Point Breeze. $5 donation. Reservations: 412-421-1822
  • Saturday, October 17 3:00-5:00pm
  • Paint your own beer stein, they will fire it, you drink East End Brewing Beer
  • Saturday, October 16, 2009
  • Westmoreland Community College in Youngwood
  • Speakers are from PA UFO Society, PA Bigfoot Society and more!
  • Saturday, October 17, 2009 7-10pm at PAA in Oakland
  • Beers by TRUB – Three Rivers Underground Brewers – Pittsburgh’s Home Brew Club

Dinner and a Movie – The Godfather

  • Hollywood Theater in Dormont has teamed up with the folks at Enrico Biscotti Co from the Strip District
  • $30 gets you a home made, family style delicious dinner AND a Screening of the Godfather
  • Sunday, October 18, 2009, 6pm
  • The city of Pittsburgh is giving away free tree seedlings at cityparks farmers markets next week.
  • Get your free tree seedling and help make Pittsburgh even greener.
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PA UFO Conference at Westmoreland Community College

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I swear I was going to post about this event before the UFO related news today.

What: UFO Conference

Host: The Pennsylvania Mutual UFO Network

Where: Westmoreland Community College, Youngwood, PA

Cost: $15 at the Door

Conference Agenda:

More Info: www.PAMUFON.com

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Free Trees — City of Pittsburgh Tree Giveaway

Monday, October 19
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Downtown Pittsburgh
Contact: Mayor’s Office of Sustainability at 412-255-2254

The City of Pittsburgh will be providing tree seedlings free of charge to City residents to plant in their yards. The week will kick-off with a give-away hosted by Mayor Ravenstahl at the City-County Building on October 19th. Tree seedlings will also be handed out at the various Citiparks Farmers’ Markets this week. The trees to be given away are smaller species. All events are on a “first come, first served” basis and will last until all of the trees have been distributed. The tree give-aways are generously supported by the Shady Tree Commission, Friends of the Pittsburgh Urban Forest, and Eilser’s Nursery.

Dates for Seedlings Giveaway:
Tuesday, October 20
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
18th and Carson Streets, South Side

Wednesday, October 21
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Carrick Shopping Center, Brownsville Road & Parkfield Street, Carrick

Thursday, October 22
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Immaculate Conception School parking lot, Cedarville Street & Friendship Avenue, Bloomfield

Friday, October 23
3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Allegheny Commons Park, (East Commons), East Ohio Street & Cedar Avenue, North Side

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