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When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Gets Going … to a FREE Billy Ocean Concert at Rivers Casino

Thanks to the DVE morning show – I learned that Billy Ocean is coming to Pittsburgh this weekend. Billy Ocean @ Rivers Casino  Saturday, August 4, 2012 8pm FREE Here is a selection of Billy Ocean videos along with some of the tweets from Pittsburghers who are looking forward to the performance on Saturday night. http://storify.com/iheartpgh/billy-ocean-on-the-three-river… Read the rest

Dancin’, they’re dancin’ in the street – Jam on Walnut 2012

Last Friday night I stopped by the WYEP Summer Music Fest – holy smokes – what a crowd – Pittsburgh loves an outdoor concert. Schenley Park looked amazing and the entire lawn was covered with people.  It was a perfect Pittsburgh summer night. Thinking about the WYEP summer Music Fest and all of the other awesome outdoor concerts… I just can get the song Dancing in the Street out of my head today… Callin’ out, around the burgh Are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer’s here, and the time is right For dancin’ (and drinking) in the street… Read the rest

Hello Donny Showtunes Sing-A-Long – March 21st

A group of enthusiast karaoke singers and showtunes lovers has been working hard to make this event a reality.  If you love singing showtunes – then you are going to want to save the date for March 21st!   Hello Donny Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 9:30pm Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue From the organizer… Tired of the Cellblock Tango? Longing for the Heaven Hop? Just Can’t Help Loving that Man of Mine? We know It’s a Hard Knock Life. Well Good Morning Starshine – because things are Getting Better. And not just for the Ladies Who Lunch. Hello Donny is… Read the rest

Blue Slide Park = BEST PLAYGROUND EVER

You may have noticed some buzz on the internet about Mac Miller and his new song and album Blue Slide Park.  Mac Miller is a hip hop artist who is from Pittsburgh and has recorded a few songs about the area. Especially because it is the featured album in this weeks iTunes email: Thanks to Mac Miller for putting Pittsburgh and this park on the map.  While we were excited to see Blue Slide Park gain such national attention – a quick search of google revealed that there isn’t much online about the actual Blue Slide Park. For those of… Read the rest

Tree Pittsburgh Presents Arbor Aid 2011

Arbor Aid is an annual fundraiser for Tree Pittsburgh, an environmental non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the City’s vitality by restoring and protecting City trees.  This fundraiser has grown over the years into one of Fall’s more fun and unqiue events.  Art made from salvaged wood is exhibited, food and drink is plentiful, and entertainment this year is provided by Pairdown, and the Armadillos.  And the folks at Tree Pittsburgh know that to make it a true Pittsburgh celebration you need to include an epic Cookie Table … and a Hug a Tree Photo Booth.  So strap on your dancing… Read the rest

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