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Pittsburgh-inspired Buildings and Spaceships at WildCard in Lawrenceville

Ryder Henry's "Plasma Wing Schmatic"

Ok, full disclosure here. The artist in this show, Ryder Henry, is my husband. But hey, I’m not the only one who thinks his work is cool, the folks at WildCard in Lawrenceville decided to give him a show! And you should come out Friday, February 11th for the opening from 6-9pm at WildCard (4209 Butler Street). There will be free food, drinks and music!

“4 Lydia is, was, and will be a great space nation” will feature building and spaceship models made out of reclaimed materials, paintings of the models, and will be the first show incorporating sculpture at WildCard. For more info click here.

While you’re there, pick up something for your sweetie or BFF for Valentine’s Day. WildCard has a great selection of local, handmade gifts and cards!

RSVP for the opening on Facebook
WildCard on Facebook or website
4 Lydia Model City on Facebook or website
Ryder Henry’s website
Lawrenceville on Facebook or website

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/4-Lydia-Model-City/170870854686

A Spectacular Display of Fire, Molten Glass and Steelers Pride

What I heart about Steeler fans is that EVERYONE gets into it. Like the fact that the Pittsburgh Glass Center is blowing black and gold glass this Friday:
Special Glassblowing Demonstrations to Show Support for Pittsburgh
Steelers; Free to Public

WHO: Everyone is welcome

WHAT: Two Steelers-themed glassblowing demonstrations

WHEN: 6 – 7:30pm Hot blown and sculpted glass football helmet

7:30 – 9pm Blown Lombardi trophy and 3’ Steeler emblem hot poured in a
sand mold. Artists will attempt to create a spectacular display of fire,
molten glass and Steelers pride as they hoist the emblem into the air behind
the trophy while keeping the temperatures at 2,000 degrees.

WHERE: Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Avenue, Friendship, near the
corner of Penn and Negley Avenues

WHY: Pittsburgh Glass Center artists show support for Super Bowl-bound
Pittsburgh Steelers.

HOW: Free to the public. Those at home can watch online at:
http://www.ustream.tv/channel/pgc-hotjam

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Polish Festival and Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour

UPDATE – Artist Studio Tour is Saturday, November 13 – the Polish Fest is Sunday, November 14.

Between noon to five today SUNDAY head to the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland to check out the Polish Festival. There will also be crafts and music but who are you kidding? You know you’ll be there for the pierogi, haluski and stuffed cabbage. Want to walk off that full belly? Head to Lawrenceville for the sixth annual Artists’ Studio Tour. This free self guided walking tour lets you check out artists working in a variety of media. Download a map here or pick one up at Gallery on 43rd Street (187 43rd Street). Tour attendees can also pick up a coupon for a discount on Quantum Theatre’s production of When the Rain Stops Falling at the Iron City Brewery in Lawrenceville through November 21. This play has been getting rave reviews so don’t miss out!

Gallerycycle in Lawrenceville

So, you don’t actually crawl on a gallery crawl, but Bike Pittsburgh and Lawrenceville Corporation are hoping that you bike on this tour of 9 Lawrenceville galleries. Of course, for this Car Free Fridays event any means of transportation goes. Check out Lawrenceville’s new website for directions via bike, bus, or car. No matter how you get there, Gallerycycle will give you the chance to explore Lawrenceville Car Free. Download a map of participating galleries and look for the bike wheels out front. And if your looking for more ways to increase your cycling fun (and look great doing it) check out the Bridesmaid Dress Ride, a leisurely stroll on bikes, in dresses. This group ride is a chance to break out that lavender taffeta monstrosity that’s been dead weight in your closet for years. The Bridesmaid Dress Ride will be ending in Lawrenceville for Gallerycycle. RSVP for Gallerycycle and the Bridesmaid Dress Ride on Facebook! While your at it, become a fan of Lawrenceville and Bike Pittsburgh on Facebook.

I Heart (PLAN)PGH

: Image via Wikipedia

Did you know that the City of Pittsburgh is in the process of completing a comprehensive plan? Did you know that they want your opinion regarding an array of issues that affect your daily life? Would you like to see better signage when you are riding your bike? What about better public transportation? Do you spend more time on riverfront trails or in your local City park? Are you worried about living in the City and having access to quality education for your children? Or maybe you’d just like to have your recycling services increased. The City is addressing these and a whole range of other issues in its comprehensive planning process: PLANPGH. At the PLANPGH exchange you can take surveys, view documents and comment on plan drafts. There are also public meetings related to each of PLANPGH’s 12 components and a chance to take a survey for each. They’ve completed PRESERVE and OPENSPACE but you can still take the survey for MOVE and the Bicycle Route and Sign Network survey and sign up to be informed as the rest of the components unfold. Here are some fun facts from MOVE:

Of the total working age population of the City, 45% commute to work in ways other than driving alone (carpool, transit, bike, walk, etc.).
With about 1434 miles of streets in the City, that’s about 22.7 feet for each resident.
There are over 700 sets of City steps, many of which are shown on maps as streets. The nearly 44,000 step treads add up to a vertical rise of almost 5 miles!