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Rugby, Roller Derby, Pet Friendly Concerts and Contests Radio Round Up – June 18, 2010

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  • Friday, June 18, 2010, 7pm @ Founders Field
  • Pittsburgh Vipers vs. Boston Thirteens
  • FREE – bring your own cooler, snacks, etc.
Make a Mug for Dad

  • Family friendly workshop in the ceramics studio at the Union Project
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010 – 10am
  • $25/family
Love Your Pet – Pet Friendly Block Party at South Side Works

  • Saturday, June 19, 2010 5-11pm, FREE
  • This Saturday’s party at South Side Works is Love Your Pet Day
  • Pet owners and lovers are invited to bring their 4 legged friends for an outdoor concert
  • Treats for humans and pets alike will be available
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6:30 pm @ Romp-N-Roll skating rink in Glenshaw
  • Roller derby double header
  • The Blitzburgh Bombers vs North East Ohio Rock n’ Roller Girls from Akron, OH.
  • AND The Burning River Roller Girls from Cleveland are back in the ‘burgh for a rematch

Rocking the Block Parties, Celebrating Saints – Radio Round Up – June 11, 2010

Most Friday mornings at 6:45 am, you can listen to IheartPGH talk live with Jim and Randy on the WDVE morning show about things to do in Pittsburgh on the weekend. Here is our list of events and links to more information for this weekend….

5-Alarm Chili Festival @ Nemacolin

  • Saturday, June 12, 2010 10am-6pm
  • A serious Chili festival – sanctioned by the International Chili Society
  • Participants can compete in three categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Over $5,000 in cash prizes with a $2,000 prize to the 1st place Red Chili! Portion of event proceeds to benefit the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department!

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  • Saturday, June 12, 2010 Noon-6pm is the South Point Breeze Block Party
  • Family activities and live music.  Billy Price performs at 5pm

Rock the Streets – local music and more to raise awareness of homelessness in Pittsburgh

  • Saturday, June 12, 8pm-Midnight @ Shadow Lounge, Ava and the Waffle Shop
  • One big bad party to benefit CHS – Community Human Services
  • Attend the event at Shadow Lounge and Ave or have a waffle at the waffle shop – all proceeds benefit CHS
  • Great line up of local music – The Jim Dandies, Ben Hardt and lots more.

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World Records, Free Hot Dogs, and Rugby – Radio Round Up – June 4, 2010

Kayaking the Confluence
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Most Friday mornings at 6:45 am, you can listen to IheartPGH talk live with Jim and Randy on the WDVE morning show about things to do in Pittsburgh on the weekend.  Here is our list of events and links to more information for this weekend….

First Fridays on Penn Avenue

  • Galleries and more stay open late on Penn Ave
  • Stop the Sprout Fund for their Summer Social to learn more about some of their recent projects
Paddle at the Point – Pittsburgh to attempt to break the world record

  • Pittsburgh is the host city for World Environment Day – it is like the international version of Earth Day.
  • As part of the celebration Pittsburghers will try to break the world record for number of canoes and kayaks on the water at once
  • Saturday, June 5, 2010 – The rivers will be closed to boat traffic and filled with paddlers
  • The current record is 1,104 boats
  • Want to participate? – Register by Friday at 10 am
  • More info is available at PaddleatthePoint.com
  • Some of Pittsburgh’s favorite Mom bloggers are teaming up with the folks at Hewbrew National for a free picnic
  • Saturday, June 5 11:30am-3:30pm @ Highland Park Reservoir
  • Family fun in the park! Free hot dogs, kids activities and more

Artichoke Fest, Kaya Fest, Restaurant Week – Radio Round Up – May 27, 2010

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We are kicking off the weekend a day earlier this weekend. As we were putting this list together we came across an old article about snomageddon – and it is so great to see Pittsburgh emerging from the long, cold winter nap.  Here are just a handful of events to get you out of the house this weekend.

1st Annual Pittsburgh Artichoke Festival

  • Thursday, May 27, 2010, 5:30-7pm @ Elisco Advertising, 3711 Butler St.
  • All things artichoke – appetizers, pizza from Piccolo Forno, and desserts from Dozen Bake shop
  • FYI – Castroville, CA is the artichoke capital of the world – located just north of Monteray – you can stop and have some fried artichokes at the Giant Artichoke restaurant.

Local Restaurant Week – May 25-30

  • enjoy some of the best food in town
  • huge list of Pittsburgh restaurants are offering 3 course specials for just $20.10 and other specials too
  • A few on our list to check out – Vivo in Bellvue, Riverview Cafe in Lawrenceville, The Mighty Oak Barrel in Oakmont, and the Square Cafe in Regent Square.
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  • Starting Saturday, May 29 and every Saturday in the summer from 11am-5pm
  • Head up to Mt. Washington for a weekly artists market.
  • Saturday, May 29 – 12pm-3pm
  • Kingsley Association Community Center, 6435 Frankstown Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206
  • The event is sponsored by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Healthy snacks will be provided by Whole Foods.  For more information, visit www.ventureoutdoors.org or call 412.255.0564.
  • Saturday, May 29, 2010 3-:430pm
  • Offered in conjunction with Car Free Fridays and BikePGH!
  • Meeting Location: The clock on Washington Road in Mt. Lebanon (at the stair entrance to the “T”), across the street from Aladdin’s Eatery (630 Washington Road).
  • Tour Highlights: Karen Cahall, PHLF’s education coordinator and a Mt. Lebanon resident, will share information about significant historical events and current developments along Washington Road. You’ll tour the Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building and Public Safety Building and peek into lots of main street businesses. And, if you want, you’ll be able to climb the winding stairs up into the bell-tower of Southminster Presbyterian Church–and you’ll be able to find an image of a Bessemer Converter in the stained-glass windows. Mt. Lebanon was incorporated as a township in 1912, but the history of this South Hills community stretches back to the 1770s.
  • Fee: Free for everyone. The tour is limited to the first 25 people who RSVP by May 27.  RSVP: 412-471-5808, ext. 527, or marylu@phlf.org

What Do Tequila, Yard Sales, Lawn Bowling Have in Common? (Radio Round Up – May 14, 2010)

phipps agave plant
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You can sample all of these and more in Pittsburgh this weekend – This is the weekend when Pittsburgh wakes up from its long winter nap. Lots of great reasons to get outside and check out the neighborhoods!  Lots of good – free (and low costs) ways to check out the city.

Agave Nights @ Phipps Conservatory

  • The agave plant at phipps is blooming – the agave plant can live for 100 years and only blooms once in its lifetime, currently the plant is growing 12 inches a day
  • Tequila is made from agave, Phipps is showing off the agave plant on Friday nights 5-9pm – the cafe will be serving margaritas and appetizers made with tequila

East End Brewing Keg Ride

  • Each year the folks at East End Brewing invite the community out to literally bike the first keg (or kegs) of pedal pale ale to the bar.
  • Friday, May 14, 2010, Meet @ the Brewery in Homewood at 6pm. Bike ride will be accessible for all levels of cyclist
  • Last year 500+ cyclists helped to bike the first kegs.
  • $10 to participate – the keg ride supports cycling charities – and your ride includes your first beer at the keg destination
    East end brew + bikes

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Regent Square Yard Sale Day

  • Saturday, May 15, 2010 – Neighborhood wide yard sale
  • Book sale at the Wilkins School Community Center
  • While you are in the neighboorhood – stop by the Frick Park Lawn Bowling courts on Reynolds St for the Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club open house