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Merry Merry Christmas To You

My great Aunt Ruth used to just say Merry Merry.  We hope that you had a very Merry Christmas Day if you celebrate and continue to to enjoy the holidays for the rest of the week.  We saw this photo on Twitter at the beginning of December and I’ve been meaning to share this tweet and photo on the blog ever since (with the permission of the author). And a tiny family changed the worlds… @ East Cambridge instagr.am/p/SstWP-FvUq/ — Selena Schmidt (@selena_schmidt) December 1, 2012 We would love to see your Pittsburgh holiday photos too!  Please share in the… Read the rest

Four Things To Do This Week

Here’s your weekly events for your pre-holiday fulfillment. If anybody knows of a cool end-of-the-world party going on, let me know and I’ll write about it! eric@iheartpgh.com PGH Vinyl Con Happy Hour (21+) Wednesday, Dec 19 6p-12a Brillobox, Lawrenceville Drinks on the first floor, live DJ’s on the second, and vinyl vendors on the third! What more could you want? Oh yeah, there’s no cover. I’ll be there. More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/434313089960519/ It’s A Wonderful Life Tuesday, Dec 18 thru Saturday, Dec 22 Tue-Fri 8p, Sat 5p & 8p Regent Square Theater Bring your family to see this Christmas classic on… Read the rest

Four Things To Do This Week

Holiday Lunchtime Concerts Monday through Friday, Noon Fifth Avenue Place, Downtown Enjoy live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists as they bring the sounds of the season to life each day at Noon. Admission is free. More info, including this week’s line-up: 412-456-7800 The Den Monday, Dec 10 6p-7:30p Why should kids and teens have all the fun in the Library? Join the First Floor on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month (beginning October 22nd) for video games, board games, easy drop-in art projects, book discussions and more! Admission is free. More info: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/events/details.cfm?event_id=78061 Pittsburgh Moth… Read the rest

Latkepalooza

[note] Say hello to our new blogger Eric! He has been writing posts about events around town – keep an eye on IheartPGH for more upcoming events and event recaps.  Happy Hanukah! [/note] After a weekend of being sick I found myself at the Beth Shalom Preschool & Synagogue’s Hanukkah day one celebration, despite only having a periphery involvement with the organization. I, for one, didn’t even know what latkes were. (they’re delicious potato pancakes) But what I found was much more than a hilarious food-based pun: it was a community celebration steeped in tradition. Beth Shalom Preschool & Synagogue… Read the rest

Guide to Light Up Nights Around Western PA

Light up night means Downtown Pittsburgh will be hustling and bustling and basically looking like a city after 5pm. If the crowds aren’t for you – never fear – there are a bunch of light up night festivities happening in neighborhood business districts all around town.  You can get all of the Christmas-light filled fun with out the chaos. Know of other light up night events? Leave a comment below and we’ll keep updating the list. Thursday, November 15, 2012 Irwin Light Up Night 4pm-9pm Light Up Aspinwall 6pm-9pm LEBO Light Up Night on Washington Road 6-9pm Friday, November 16,… Read the rest

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