Category Archives: Visual

Meet Hatfield Street

Lawrenceville is one of Pittsburgh’s most happening neighborhoods. Butler street has been booming with new businesses in the past few years.

Well, there is a new street of businesses in Lawrenceville, Hatfield street is filling up with more great places to shop and see local art. Stop by this weekend for a Hatfield Street block party.

Art & ‘Tique on Hatfield Street
At least 20 local businesses and artists from Lawrenceville will come together on the 4700-4800 block of Hatfield Street from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. on August 18 to showcase all that Lawrenceville has to offer.

“Art & ‘Tique on Hatfield” is free to the public and will feature fine art, antiques, clothing, food, music, and live performances in a block party setting. The celebration is the result of a collaboration between the Hatfield Street Galleries: DNA Blue Collar Gallery, The Society for Cultural Exchange, Trinity Gallery, and Zombo Gallery.

Via 16:62 Design Zone, Digging Pitt

No Ipod Required

PodCamp Pittsburgh is back for a 2nd year.  I had a great time learning about all things web at the first PodCamp Pittsburgh.  PodCamp Pittsburgh is a FREE UnConference for anyone who want to learn more about blogs, podcasting and video casting.  I was a little afraid that UnConference meant unorganized but I have to say that last years PodCamp Pittsburgh is by far one of the best conferences/workshops I have ever attended.

If you don’t know what a podcast is or you have your own podcast there is something for everyone.  There will be some podcasting and blogging experts from around the country and some local pod celebrities as well.  Everyone last year was extreamly friendly and the conference is pretty laid back.

Check out PodCampPittsburgh.com for a complete schedule of activites and to sign up.

What: PodCamp Pittsburgh
When: August 18-19, 9-4
Where: The Art Institute of Pittsburgh

Moving Art – Call for Submissions.

Well the art itself isn’t moving, the art is on buses that are moving. Now entering it’s second year – Art in Transit works to put artwork on the buses in the places where you usually find advertisements.

This picture is one of the designs from Art in Transit 2006.

Anyone can submit a design for the 2007 project – they are looking for transit themed art. Submission deadline is August 14, 2007. More info on the project and pictures of last years work are available at ArtInTransit.org.

Here is the segement that OnQ did about the Art in Transit project…
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Wine with Warhol

Every Friday is Good Friday at the Warhol Mueseum. The museum stays open late, admission is half price and there is a cash bar in the entrance way.

The last Friday is an even better than most Fridays – Wine Tasting at the Warhol Cafe.  For just $12 you get to sample 4 wines and tasty treats.  This in no boxed wine and american cheese.  The good folks from Big Burrito are the brains behind this so you know this is going to be some good food and wine.


(Photo Credit: PENFAN *heart* FLICKR)
Friday June 29
5:30 – 7:30pm
Wine Tasting in The Warhol Café
Tickets $12; includes Museum admission

Join The Warhol and big Burrito on the last Friday of every month for ongoing Good Fridays wine tastings. Socialize in the company of Andy Warhol’s famous celebrity portraits and sample four unique wines along with cheeses, fruits and other ideal wine accompaniments.. For more information or reservations (walk-ins are welcome), email wine@bigburrito.com.

Here is another review of the Warhol Wine Tasting.

3 Courses for $30 with a side of Lights

If you have not made a trip downtown after dark I don’t know what you are waiting for. There is an AWESOME light display being projected on 5 different buildings downtown.

Even better, next week is Pittsburgh Restaurant Week (Mon-Thurs) – participating restaurants are offering a 3 course meal for $30.

This is all part of the Pittsburgh Celebrates Glass! I don’t really know what dining has to do with glass, but this is a great idea and a great way to check out some of the top chefs in Pittsburgh.

Visit www.PittsburghCelebrates.org for an updated listing of all participating Restaurant Week restaurants.

Here are my top picks from the list:

  • Nine on Nine, Downtown – I haven’t been there yet but I have heard rave reviews, so this seems like a good time to check this place out.
  • Kaya, Strip District – Everyone needs a little bit of Caribean this summer
  • Six Penn Kitchen, Downtown – Located right in the middle of everything and I LOVE the pretzel appetizer and the roof top bar.
  • Bonna Terra, Sharpsburg – Chef Douglas Dick was named 2007 Chef of the Year and they are know for using local ingredients

Just a quick reminder to check before you go because some of these places are closed on Monday.

Which ones would you recommend and why?