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Pittsburgh-inspired Buildings and Spaceships at WildCard in Lawrenceville

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… Read the rest

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… Read the rest

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… Read the rest

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)… Read the rest

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… Read the rest

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