A big three cheers for Fresh Heirlooms‘ owner Lindsay Woge for holding these classes for Lawrenceville girls in her shop. Stop by this Saturday 1-3PM to check out the fruits of their labors. 5218 Butler Street, Lawrenceville.
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Get Your Pajamas On!
These days it seems like everyone is abuzz with new art goings on in Braddock. This month has been especially rich because of the Matchwood Festival. Don’t miss the chance to spend the night in Braddock and see some great local filmmakers present their work at the Slumber Party Film Fest this Friday. Don’t forget your sleeping bag, socktopus, and to check out the Matchwood Festival blog.
What is the Matchwood Festival?August 08-30, 2008: Braddock PAThe Matchwood Festival showcases a unique trend of art in the public realm. Inspired by the anonymity of artist collectives and a non-hierarchical framework for the exchange and representation of ideas, Matchwood offers immersive events that involve the engagement of artists and audiences. The Festival consists of art openings, a lecture series, music and dance performances, a reading series, a unique book releases an avant-garde breakfast accompanied by a vintage cartoon screening. These weekend events match local artists with national artists, and integrate the audience to create collaborations, critical dialogue and improvisation.
New Pics from NAMU
More jump roping pictures from the New American Music Union
Jump Rope at the New American Music Union
These are the crappy camera phone pictures I took at New American Music Union (AE promises video from the concert will be posted 8/12/08) on the Southside this weekend. I’ll be posting better pics along with a picture of the (un)official NAMU Jump Rope Champion 7th grader Isaac who made it to 178 revolutions – soon. (click on the pics to see full-size) 
Jump rope history: On Friday night the Roots inspired my boyfriend Ryder to start jump rope dancing with a piece of rope he found by the exit. Soon he was surrounded by a group of cheering concert-goers. Our friend Matt grabbed the other end and soon people were jumping in – all in time to the music. A group of dedicated jump ropers developed, including Bruce and his friends. This pretty much lasted all night and continued the next night during Bob Dylan who was a little less danceable. Apparently jumping rope is a great way to make friends!
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Think Green at the Carnegie Science Center
The Carnegie Science Center offers a way to “learn the science behind sustainability” through it’s Think Green weekend starting with a Happy Hour this Thursday and culminating Sunday with a Farmer’s Market. Sandwiched in between are the Think Green Fashion Show and “Pittsburgh’s largest garage sale EVER,” the Think Green Flea Market – in honor of National Garage Sale Day. Continue reading