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This weekend: Living on the Fringe

If you are looking for experimental plays, one-person shows and performance art without a filter, the second annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival comes to the North Side this weekend, May 8-10. If you are anything like me, I hadn’t heard about the Fringe last year when it took place in Shadyside. And, like so many of the more subversive events I find so fascinating in this city, I found out through old school word-of-mouth. So, after doing my own research, becoming involved and now preparing to participate in Pittsburgh Fringe, here is a quick and easy guide to what you need… Read the rest

"Hips, Rum and Rock n Roll" at Zombo Gallery, Opening April 12, 2008 5:30-11:00 pm

Pittsburgh artist Eric Luden will be showing digital illustrations, paintings and show posters at the Zombo Gallery. His show titled “Hips, Rum and Rock n Roll” opens on April 12th from 5:30 to 11:00pm and runs through April 26th. Eric’s work is inspired by retro design, pin-up art and Southern California beach culture. His freelance work has been seen in various national publications and around the region in promotional posters for local bands and events. Zombo Gallery is located at 4900 Hatfield Street in Lawrenceville. There will be food, beer, wine and music by DJ Zombo.… Read the rest

MLK Day: Bookshelf Building

I think this looks like a great project to do on Martin Luther King Junior Day. The folks from the Sierra Club are great and this is a great project that will be used all over the city. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Bookshelf Building with the Sierra Club The Sierra Club, along with 250 adults, youth and familes, will be building and designing bookshelves that commemoratre the Civil Rights Movement. These bookshelves, as well as multicultural books, will be donated to local schools… Read the rest

New Cafe Opens on the Northside!!

NOTE: This was submitted to I heart PGH – I haven’t had a chance to stop by yet – but I am always happy to see a new neighborhood business. Please keep submitting your news and events! Hoi Polloi 1100 Galveston Ave. (Corner of W. North) 6 am – 9 pm (Mon – Sat) 2 pm – 9 pm (Sun) “We hope to be a positive part of the community and provide a place for neighbors to meet, chat, and relax. We hope to make wholesome food and quality coffee, teas, and juices available to our community and strive to… Read the rest

Steelers Withdrawal Hike

Thankfully, Venture Outdoors is here to help you make it through the bye week. Hike this sunday so you can eat wings and taco dip next Sunday. I am already signed up for the StepTrek, but this looks like my kind of hike. The folks at Venture Outdoors are great and very welcoming to beginners – no need to feel intimidated, everyone is welcome at their activities. Steeler Withdrawal Hike Join us for a hike that is sure to take your mind off the fact that your favorite Pittsburgh football team is on a… Read the rest

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