Category Archives: East

Unheard, Uncommon, Unboring

The Union Project (my favorite community center/cafe) is hosting their annual holiday kick-off this Saturday, Dec 3.  Just $20, which is a steal, the evening includes performances by

  • Centro Flamenco de Pittsburgh
  • The Pentecostal Temple Mass Choir
  • The Oriental Star Dancers
  • El Coro Latino Americano
  • The First United Methodist Church of Pittsburgh Bell Choir

There will also be a live auction for some excellent items – another great place to do good while doing your christmas shopping.

Saturday December 3
7-10pm
The Union Project, Corner of Stanton & Negly in Highland Park
The Union Project has a number of other events as part of this years unwrapped celebrations.  Click here for the Unwrapped website.

Cupcakes about to hit Pittsburgh

Dozen Cupcakes is opening in Squirrel Hill in December! We are a cupcake cafe with a casual modern style. Run by two native Chicago boys, Dozen Cupcakes is bringing the happiness of cupcakes to Pittsburghers. We already started catering and you can get cupcakes now! But you have to order a minimum of 1 dozen until we open the store. Then you can come in for just one or two or any amount you want.

Check us out on the web at www.dozencupcakes.com. Holiday orders being taking now.

We are hoping to be open on the 15th December. Watch for our opening day and be one of the first to be in line!!

dozencupcakes.com

info@dozencupcakes.com

Coming Soon!!

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.

East End Brewing Charity Open House

Just received this from our friend Scott at East End Brewing. An awesome event for a good cause. I am supposed to work on Nov. 4 but I may need to find an excuse to attend this.

East End Brewing Charity Open House: Nov 4th, 2-5pm – Just 20 bucks at the door gets you a pint glass for 3 hours of tastings, as many as 8 East End Beers, tasty eats from your favorite local tap spots… did I mention beer? We’ll be releasing The Ugly American for the very first time this day! And the best thing is, all proceeds go to PLEA – a very worthwhile local charity serving families of kids with developmental challenges.

Bring a friend, bring your thirst, and you can even bring a beer to share.

Le Mix Antique Store in Reqent Square

Mixing it up in Regent Square at Le Mix on Braddock Ave

Le Mix Antique Store in Reqent Square

Update October 3, 2108: Le Mix is still mixing it up in Regent Square and you can follow Le Mix on Facebook here.

Sunday was one of those gorgeous autumn-in-the-city days that just begged for a meandering walk. Being relatively new to Regent Square, I took my time going up Braddock, making mental notes about shops that were closed on Sundays and checking out the ones that were open.

One place that stood out, in particular, was Le Mix (1115 1/2 S. Braddock Ave.), a fantastic and quirky little shop jammed full of gifts and antiques at just about every price range. It’s a great store for an hour or so of browsing, and I ended up walking out with two very random but already beloved items: a hand-blown glass ashtray and a map of the world circa 1626. Highly recommended for collectors, antique buffs, or anyone who likes picking up random curiosities.

For those of you who aren’t familiar with Braddock Avenue in Regent Square, it’s a really nice little area with locally-owned businesses that are off the beaten path, including a movie theater that features a range of foreign, independent, and classic films. Frick Park is also nearby, as well as a host of cafes and restaurants. Definitely, a neighborhood to consider when planning an afternoon or evening out. The main business district is accessible from Downtown, Oakland, and Braddock via the 61B, as well as the Parkway East via the Edgewood/Swissvale exit.