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Git Aht! – Things To Do This Weekend

(Things to do while preparing your ball for it’s big night…)

Friday, December 1
Exposure: Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m., Cub Havana, Shadyside
The monthly photography show opening run by the Pittsburgh chapter of photo-sharing web site flickr shows us the work of local amateur photographer and professional social worker Todd Hrcywoin Hrwkowian Mellencamp Hryckowian. Even though he’s got a last name like line 6 of an eye chart, Todd’s work is a treat, he finds things that some of us may never even get the chance to see. His job sometimes takes him into parts of town that…

Hmmm… Well, parts of town that aren’t necessarily the garden spots, parts of town where you could end up with a bad case of lead poisoning, and that lead gets into your system at a high rate of speed indeed.

This is not an indictment of any neighborhoods that don’t exist under a different name in any other city in the world, some of them worse, some of them better. The thing is, they’re there, and they have kids in them, and those kids sometimes get into trouble, sometimes on their own, sometimes through no fault of their own, and Todd is one of the selfless people that goes in to do something about it. It’s admirable and altruistic.

And these neighborhoods sometimes have incredible scenes, incredible things painted on walls, incredible denizens who are willing to pose for Todd, and snap he does, for our benefit.

So ok, enough of that. Let me just also point out that the openings are usually pretty well attended, filled top to bottom and side to side with good techno and trance music, and lots of beer and booze. And hell, that little part of Ellsworth has a bunch of bars, so you can do your own mini-bar-crawl and never have to go more than, say hundred feet or so.

Art Opening: Tria Prima, 7:00 p.m., 5151 Penn Gallery, Friendship-ish
Painter Fabrizio Gerbino gets shown at 5151 for te next month or so, and tonight’s opening reception means what? Say it with me, just like we’re on some twisted, evil version of Romper Room: “Food/Beverages provided”.

Yeah, you know what that means, and yeah, you could just show up for the booze ‘n eats, but Gerbino’s work has been hailed as “poignant, sad and not a little beautiful,” which is kinda like that girl you dated in college who wore black all the time and just a little too much eyeliner. Not quite enough to be a goth, but within emo’ing distance of it. Anyway, the sample of Gerbno’s work that I have seen promises a good show, and I’d say check this out..

Saturday, December 2
Craft Factory, 10:00 a.m., Mattress Factory, North Shore Side
Lindsay dropped a dime on this the other day, but it’s cool so I’m re-dropping it. Handmade crafts, one-of-a-kind items, Jewelry,clothing, books and the proverbial “and more”. They’ll have hands-on activites, and when you’re done with your shopping, you can wrap your own gifts at their wrapping and stamping station. It’s perfect for the holiday season, if that’s your kind of thing. Personally, I’m getting everybody gift cards from Giant Eagle so I can rack up the bonus gas.

Because I’m cheap, that’s why. Or thirfty. No, cheap’s the right word.

Sunday, December 3
Steelers Breakdance Party/Movie Filming, Pre-Game, Gold Lot 1, Heinz Field
Yeah, all right, here’s the headline (all caps theirs):

FIX THE STEELER SEASON WITH A BREAKDANCE PARTY WITH PRIZES!

At this point, sure, why not? To quote the General with the southern accent at the end of WarGames, “I’d piss on a spark plug if I thought it’d do any good!”

No, I’m not sure what it means either, but it sounds really cool coming from Barry Corbin.

Trans Siberian Orchestra, 3:00 and 7:30 p.m., Mellon Civic Arena, Uptahn
Personally, I think they should bring the house with them on tour.

Oh, and say Hi to my mom if you see her because she’ll be there. She loves people from Siberia*.

(*Yes, I know.)

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Got an event planned? Would you like a whole flock of yinzers with disposable income to show up? Let Git Aht know by sending the electronic mail to gitaht@gmail.com.

Craft Factory

I was super sad that I did not get to make a stop at Handmade Arcade this year.  So I am happy to find out about the Mattress Factory’s CRAFT FACTORY this weekend.

Saturday, December 2nd
10am-5pm
Come to the Mattress Factory and shop one-of-a-kind items by artist from the local area. Craft Factory, sponsored by the Mattress Factory Shop, is an opportunity for local artists to display and sell their handmade crafts. Perfect for holiday giving, The Craft Factory puts the spirit of the DIY community in the spotlight. From Jewelry to clothing to books and more, there will be something for everyone at this alternative craft fair!

After you make your purchases stop by the holiday stamping table to decorate paper and wrap your presents.
Enjoy ARTLab hands-on art activities from 1 – 3 PM

Cookies anyone?

The International Cookie Festival is a great way to get to know your nieghbors here in Larryville. Everybody is open, lots of holiday cheer! So stop by, munch a cookie, and say hello!

From the website:

Sample holiday cookies and knock out your holiday shopping list in one fun-filled weekend during the International Cookie Festival Thursday, November 30 through Sunday, December 3, 2006 in Lawrenceville.

To see who all is invloved, check out the website.

Do I need a sleeping bag for PodCamp Pittsburgh?

Nope, no sleeping bag needed. You don’t even need an Ipod for PodCamp.

PodCamp Pittsburgh is the 2nd PodCamp ever and people from all over will be coming here to Pittsburgh to learn about every thing pod. More than PodCasting, PodCamp will be talking about blogs, podcasting, internet video and more. I will be there talking about blogs and more blogs. And it is all FREE(thanks to some awesome sponsors)! This is a really cool unconference, which means it is a conference that is run by the people. The other great thing is that lots of the super stars of the PodCasting world are coming right here to Pittsburgh for the event.
What is PodCamp?

PodCamp is a FREE UN-CONFERENCE for people who create, enjoy or are interested in learning more about the following: blogs, vlogs, audio podcasts, web video, content networks and new media monetization. Show up, meet people, make connections!

Want to help? Volunteers and Sponsors are still needed. Drop me an email lpa (at) spreadshirt.com if you are interested.

Git Aht! – Things To Do This Weekend

(Quick Note: I’m involved with lawyers this week, for various and sundry reasons, and because it lies outside his jurisdiction, His Honor can’t help. Whatever, Git Aht’ll be slightly truncated this go ’round. I realize how much people will enjoy that. All right, get on with it…)

(Things to do while keeping your mouth shut for like 6 more days, dude, seriously, just 6 more days…)

Friday, November 3
Seeing Red, 7:00 p.m., 5151 Gallery, Friendship-ish
So red is associated with anger, passion, danger and the Kansas City Chiefs. Three of those four will be prominent in this show which opens at the 5151 tonight, and as you should all be well aware by now, art openings usually involve food and drink, tonight provided by Bella Roma and East End Brewing. So there’s that. Plus, all proceeds from any sales go towards charity, which we’re greatly behind here at Git Aht, especially if said charity is, y’know, Git Aht. But oddly, none of the artists decided to throw me a couple bucks. Which is good, probably, because we’d just spend it on cocktails.

What’s the show about, you may ask? (Or you may not, and I’m ok with that, but I’m gonna tell you anyway.) Artists were invited to expound upon the theme of “Red” and use it to express their feelings on all manner of issues contemporary, but it ends up focusing on – guess what? Politics! ‘Tis the season, after all. Speaking of which…

Lemme get Swifty for a second and make a Modest Proposal: nobody can spend any money on campaigns ever. How’s that? If you want to run for office, you and your opponents get X amount of donated time on television, X amount of donated time on radio, and X amount of donated inches (huh-huh-huh… I said “inches“) in print. No friggin’ junk mail, no friggin’ telemarketing. And everything has to be proven facts backed up with documentation, not hearsay or puffery. Just a thought.

And to complete the Swiftitude – if that doesn’t work, we eat them. Who’s with me? Anyone? No? Ok, then. Never mind.

Unblurred, 6:00 p.m., Union Project, Friendship-ish
The Union Project honors one of their own with an evening of stained glass restoration demonstrations, The Olga Watkins Trio, appetizers and drinks. Union Project’s a good gig, a good thing, a good place. Plus, they host Rib Cook Offs. Ribs.

Brazilian Night, 10:00 p.m., Shadow Lounge, ‘Sliberty
“How many’s a Brazilian? That’s like a lot, right?”

Afro-Brazilian percussion descends upon Shadow Lounge tonight with Nation Beat performing. Special guest percussionist (being a drummer in a former life, I love the Latin Percussion) Jorge Martins joins the band, but won’t be allowed to smoke inside the building. Nobody is, but that’s ok. The fresh air’ll do ya good.

Saturday, November 4
Three Rivers Film Festival, All Day, Various Venues
The Three Rivers Film Festival opened Wednesday and continues for a couple weeks. Most of these will be films you’ve never heard of, unless you’re like, a total film nerd like my friends Mike and Brian, who dig the artsy and the fartsy. You know what I’m talking about – purple cows falling out of the sky for no reason, nonsensical plots, and sometimes, y’know, not the best actors in the world. But you come across some gems every once in a while, and the Fest is no exception. Check out the full schedule by clicking the link type thing above.

Guinness Oyster Festival, Noon. Mullaney’s Harp & Fiddle, The Strip
oysters
Oysters. And Chocolate. And Guinness. And a Baby Boom next July/August.

Bands all day, oysters served in every was imaginable, and Guinness. This is so big, it’ll be inside the restaurant and outside in a tent. Don’t worry about the cold, you’ll be looped and horny and won’t care.

Sunday, November 5
Bark In The Park, 9:00 a.m., Animal Friends, North Hills
Jimmy Krenn lends his talents to AF for a variety of events including a pledge walk fundraiser, canine demonstrations, food, live music, and the chance to meet your next pet, who will love you unconditionally and then poop on your floor. There ‘s metaphor for marriage there, I think, but I’m not sure. It’s early and I’ve gotta go get ready to deal with lawyers.

I’ll do my best to update this as events warrant, but that’s all for right now. The state rests.

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Got an event planned? Would you like a whole flock of yinzers with disposable income to show up? Let Git Aht know by sending the electronic mail to gitaht@gmail.com.