Category Archives: Pro-PGH

Crafty Party

Pittsburgh is hosting the first ever Craft Congress this month. That means that all of the amazing people that organize craft fairs all over the US (like Handmade Arcade) are coming here to Pittsburgh to talk craft, and see that Pittsburgh is crafter heaven (DO NOT miss the Salvation Army Fabric Fair).
There is a big party that is open to the public, if you craft, like to buy crafts or like crafty people then you should attend.

Craft Congress reception
Saturday, March 31, 2007
7 – 9 p.m.
Artists Image Resource, 518 Foreland St. (Pittsburgh‘ s Northside)
Free
RSVP: craftcongress@ yahoo.com

Free Appetizers with the Downtown Neighbors Association

Every 3rd Thursday the Downtown Neighbors Association gathers for some neighborly conversation. This month join the DNA at the Sonoma Grill.  All are welcome to attend.  Cash bar, but appetizers will be provided.  Even if you don’t live Downtown you are welcome to attend and meet up with some of the great people who do.

Look for John Valentine, he is the executive director of the DNA, and knowledgeable about all things downtown Pittsburgh.  I just caught up with him on Friday and learned about some more of the great things that are happening downtown.  I have know John for the past 2 years and I think he is one of the best people to talk about why Pittsburgh living is great.

Thursday March 15th, 2007
5:30-8:00pm
Sonoma Grille
947 Penn Avenue

I need to try these

Why didn’t someone tell me about this sooner. I know that cupcake lovers and beer lovers read this blog. But I had to read it in the East End Brewing Newsletter. Cupcakes made with beer?!? AWESOME!

WOULD YOU LIKE SPRINKLES ON THAT PINT?
Black Stout makes a great cake – something East End Growler Customers learned back in December, with the introduction of Black Strap Stout Baking Mix in the brewery’s ever expanding gift shoppe. (Ok, so it’s
really just a “shop”… actually, it’s more like a shelf – or I should say “shelfe”?)
But like a wise man once said, “All that mixing can be really exhausting”. So we’ve worked out a way to save you the trouble… DOZEN is a new cupcake shop at Forbes and Murray in Squirrel Hill, and they’re introducing the BLACK STRAP STOUT cupcake this month, and featuring SIX PACKS of these little baked delights for
St. Patricks Day. BE SURE to tell them you heard about them from that guy at East End Brewing, and they might just bring some over for Growler Hours next week! http://dozencupcakes.com/

I think we may need to organize an IheartPGH cupcake party…

Last minute event for tonight – Aid for AIDS

I was just checking the IheartPGH email and found this event.  If you are looking for something fun for this evening…

Friday, March 9, 2007 is Aid for AIDS:  Multi-Cultural Performing Arts Fest, a benefit for Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force.
Performance of Bellydance, Flamenco, Indian Classical Dance, Rock (acoustic and electric), Electronica, Jazz/Blues and Comedy.  MC’d by Phat Man Dee!

8 p.m.-Midnight, $10 cover/donation, 21+ only (it’s a bar).
The Rex
Organized by Healing Arts By Amethyst and Friends.
412.225.3302
info@pittsburghbellydance.com

Full details is here: http://healingartsbyamethyst.com/AIDSevent.html

LunaFest: A Film Festival By, For and About Women

LunaFest: A Film Festival By, For and About Women

Presented by Chatham College

When: Tuesday, March 20th

Time: 6:30-9:00pm

Doors open at 6:30pm for a pre-screening reception during which women-centered organizations and businesses will table. Screening will begin at 7:00pm

Where: Eddy Theater , Chatham College

Cost: Free to all students with a valid school i.d. and Chatham faculty and staff; $5 for the public (all proceeds benefit the Cancer Fund and local nonprofit organizations)

RSVP: Space is limited. To reserve your seat, RSVP via LunaFest or kdeluca@chatham. edu

LunaFest is a national film festival created by, for, and about women. Chatham College is proud to host Pittsburgh ‘s only screening of LunaFest on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 from 6:30-9:00pm at the Eddy Theater on the Chatham College campus. Exploring a myriad of issues, from domestic violence to body image, a full listing of each documentary can be found at www.lunafest. org. The festival is free to college students and Chatham faculty/staff with a valid school I.D. There is a $5 admission fee for all external guests, with 100% of the proceeds donated to support the Breast Cancer Fund.