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Rahnd-up: Burgh Blog(h)s

– One of the Inner Bitch girls attends a lecture, wins a prize. I’m still waiting to see if she’ll share. She seems like a nice person, but I ain’t holdin’ my breath.

– Dish does a sort of Git Aht-ish type thingy, the main difference being there’s no booze listed, but plenty of Social Responsibility.

– Dear Pitt Girl: Just stop going to Craigslist. On second thought, don’t. You make the sacrifice so we don’t have to, and I appreciate it.

– Overheard In Pittsburgh: You mean like, ever? Then yeah, I have.

Aldo Coffee Company – A Coffee Shop with a blog

I first came across Aldo Coffee Company last year when I started IheartPGH.com, I didn’t link to Aldo because technically they are not in the city of Pittsburgh. Yes, work has called me outside of the city limits and I was in need of an urban haven. Aldo Coffee Company meets, actually exceeds, all of my requirements for a good coffee shop so it is worth mentioning. I darted into Aldo Coffee Company last week in search of the elusive free wireless connection, the barista’s weren’t sure if the telerama wireless had been converted in to free wireless. I opened up my computer and BAM – I am online. The owner came around and we started talking about blogs.

There are so many reasons that Aldo Coffee Shop is worth a visit, I need to make a list.

  1. Darn Nice People – I talked to the owner, I talked to the barista’s everyone here is super nice and helpful. A big thank you for the wonderful latte – which has a heart on top of the foam, which leads us to reason number 2…
  2. Latte Art – Art and Coffee shops go together
  3. Steelers Latte Art, oh yes, you read that correctly, Steelers Latte Art –
  4. Excellent Food Selection – as someone who spends many a meal time at coffee shops, I am always thrilled to find a place that has fresh food, salads, resonable portion sizes (yes you can order 1/2 sandwich!), and reasonable prices.
  5. Smoothies with REAL Fruit – This is a big one for me. I strive for 5 servings of fruits and vegetables every day. This has become even more difficult with the recent spinach ban. Many establishments have smoothies, few actually use fruit.
  6. Cannoli Bar – I am not even sure I like cannoli, but I really think I would like cannoli, and they have all sorts of custom made cannoli here.
  7. Support Local Businesses – They do, I had a great chat with the owner who was on his way to Squirell Hill for a coffee shop field trip.
  8. Free Wireless – Thank goodness, this is near impossible to find free wireless outside of the east end.
  9. The Aldo Coffee Co Blog – Web2.0 meets coffee shop – Even IheartPGH.com has been mentioned in the blog!
  10. Belly Dancing – Tomorrow (Friday) Night they have live Belly Dancing
  11. Take the T – Aldo is located right near the T-stop. Yeah for public transportation! A great destination for your next public transportation field trip!

So if you are a suburban resident, take a break from Starbucks and visit Aldo, I have yet to find a Starbucks that offers Belly Dancing. If you are a die hard urbanite and find your self stranded in Mt. Lebanon, you can find an urban haven at Aldo.

Wanted: anyone in Pittsburgh area who knew/met Nelson Eddy or Jeanette MacDonald

Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy in Rose MarieFor a documentary film about the lives of 1930s movie stars/singers Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy, I’d like to hear from anyone, particularly in the Pittsburgh area, who might have known or seen Nelson and Jeanette. This would include hearing them in local concerts, opera or nightclubs, anyone knowing them personally (especially since Jeanette was a Philly native and Nelson spent his teenage and early adults years in Philly and singing around Pennsylvania). I’m looking for friends, fans, co-workers, family and/or lovers…and annonymity is assured, if you prefer. Anyone whose parents or grandparents might have had a connection, particularly in Pittsburgh, should also contact me. Any help or leads will be appreciated, you can email me at sharonrich@aol.com. I was a good friend of Jeanette’s older sister Blossom (the 3rd MacDonald sister Elsie had a dance school in Upper Darby) and am the author of a duo-biography of the team, “Sweethearts,” in which I candidly discuss their off-screen romance. My website is: www.maceddy.com and you can also read the first chapter of “Sweetheartsâ€Â? at this link. Thanks for any help you can provide!

Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy Fans…we are calling you–oo–oo!

Jeanette MacDonald & Nelson Eddy in Rose MarieJoin us in Houston, PA on Saturday, May 20 for a Mac/Eddy afternoon! Our fan club event will include film clips, a Q&A session and a book signing with Sharon Rich, author of “Sweethearts” (the duo biography that discusses the team’s controversial off-screen romance) and several other books about MGM’s singing stars.

When: Saturday, May 20. Time: 1-4 pm. Refreshments served. Admission: $10.

Address: 405 Linda Lane, in Houston, PA, which is about 30 miles south of Pittsburgh in Washington County.

Directions: Route 79 South – Take Exit 41, turn Right
(Route 79 North – Take Exit 41, turn Left
Go to red light. Turn right on West Pike Street, go 1/2 mile
Turn Left onto McGovern Road and go thru 3 Stop Signs
Turn Right onto Linda Lane, go to top of hill. (405 Linda Lane)

Contact Barry Wood for directions only: 724-745-7713.

Tickets available at the door or at www.maceddy.com. For more information, visit the website. You can also read the first chapter of “Sweethearts” at this link.

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