Tattoos, Mini Ponies, Devo, Joe Grushecky, Stephen Foster (Radio Round Up – July 9, 2010)

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Here is the list of things we talked abbout on WDVE this morning. You can hear our weekend picks most Friday mornings at 6:45 on 102.5FM.

Links

  • Whatever It Takes –coming this fall – a gallery show of Pittsburgh sports memorabilia – share your photos of Pittsburgh sports t-shirts, tattoos and more.  Read more about the project on the Post-Gazette blog here.
  • PSAMP – Pittsburgh Sports and Mini Ponies – check out the Great Moments in Unlicensed Pittsburgh Sports Merch posts here

When a problem comes along, you must whip it…

  • Devo @ Trib Ampitheater
  • Friday, June 9, 2010, doors 5:30, show 7pm

Killer Joe – Joe Grushecky Goes to the Theater

  • Killer Joe is a play about a family that hires a hit man
  • 2 performances left
  • Friday and Saturday Night, 8pm @ the New Hazlett Theater
  • Live music by Joe Grushecky
  • Saturday night Night Closing Party with Performance by Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers

Oh Susanna! Celebrate Stephen Foster at Doo Dah Days

  • Stephen Foster aka the founder of Pop Music – best known for composing the song Oh! Susanna in 1848 happens to be from Pittsburgh and was born and  buried in Lawrenceville
  • Saturday, July 10, 2010, 11am-4pm
  • Tour the cemetery and musical performances

Venture Outdoors Micro Brewery Hike

  • Saturday, July 10, 2010 – 3pm
  • Hike through Frick Park, then head to East End Brewing for beer tasting
  • All participants will take home a growler of beer

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  • A new exhibit opens at the Sweetwater center for the Arts in Sewickly – all pieces are from local tattoo artists
  • Exhibit runs July 10 – August 20, 2010
  • Opening reception, July 10 – 8-10:30pm

Schenley Plaza Celebrates It’s One Millionth Visitor

  • Free Celebration – Sunday, July 11, 2010, 2-5pm
  • Music, kids activities, carosel rides, and prizes too
  • Read more about this history of Schenley Plaza here

How About A Bike Ride?