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Pittsburgh Twestival

This Thursday, folks from around the world will be gathering to support a great cause. The Pittsburgh Twitter community will be getting together at local bars, restaurants, bowling alleys, malls, movie theaters, parks etc… to raise money for Charity:Water.The event is being dubbed as a “Twestival“.Charity:Water is a non-profit organization that helps to bring clean, safe drinking water to those that cannot otherwise afford or obtain it. Let’s break the numbers down… 1.1 billion people don’t have clean drinking water. That is 1 in every 6 people. WOW!

The event, sponsored by BarkleyREI, an interactive agency in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, will take place at Downey’s House on Stubenville Pike in Robinson Township on Thursday, February 12th. From 6-9, you can enjoy food and drinks, live music courtesy of Juan Vasquez from Sauce.

Pittsburgh media has been picking up the event and local businesses have been graciously donating for the raffle. Some prizes include, a green membership from the Mattress Factory, Penguins tickets, T-shirts from Wear Pittsburgh and your’s truly, IheartPGH, artwork from local artists, Mandy McFadden Photography, Steel City Artist, Strawberry Luna and much, much more!

Do you want to get in on the fun? Do you want be part of the Pittsburgh Twestival and make a difference in someone’s life? There is still time to donate and reserve your spot for Thursday’s event. Click here to donate.

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Connect to the Pittsburgh Organizations via Social Media

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Social-Media-CampaignImage by Gary Hayes via FlickrPittsburgh Parks Conservatory is a non profit organization that supports the parks in the city of Pittsburgh. They have been doing some great things in Schenley Park. Pittsburgh Parks Conservatory has set up on Facebook and Twitter to make it easier for you to follow their good work. The Mattress Factory does a great job of updating their Twitter account too.

What other Pittsburgh Organizations are you following on Facebook and Twitter?

Are you involved with an organization in Pittsburgh and want to get started with some social media outreach? I would start by setting up a fan page on Facebook.

Follow IheartPGH on Facebook and Twitter too.

Want to Learn about Web 2.0?

The Greater Pittsburgh Arts Coiuncil is offering a workshop (and it is only $5)…

February 26, 2009 – Get a Plan: Online Social Media & The Arts

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What visitors are loving in Pittsburgh on Yelp

Yelp logo 2Image by sarabear via FlickrYelp.com is a great website where you can read and write reviews of local businesses (see my other post on Yelp here).  I was just looking around at some of the recent reviews in Pittsburgh here are some of the 4 and 5 star reviews from people who were visiting Pittsburgh.  Pittsburgh is not yet included on Yelp’s list of major cities, but I think we should work on that.  If you haven’t Yelped yet – start now.  And add IheartPGH as a friend too.

Pamela’s – Ryan from Oregon

…their pancakes are pure ambrosia.  I’ve never done cocaine, but I bet it feels like how Pamela’s pancakes taste.  Their homefries are excellent too.  They make great toast.

Moio’s Italian Pastry Shop – Kevin from Virgina

…their Tiramisu is out of this world so if you are leaving Pittsburgh or coming into Pittsburgh stop by Moios in Monroeville

Cafe Du Jour – Jonathan from California

…too bad i live almost 2500 miles away, or this would be my monthly chill hang for a european siesta. and it’s more than reasonable on price for what you get.

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Pittsburgh Tweet Up #2

For this month’s Tweet Up, we have joined forces with the Mattress Factory. Jeffrey Inscho has been instrumental in planning a Social Media Meet Up in conjunction with the opening reception for the MF‘s newest exhibit, PREDRIVE: After Technology. In order to become part of this event you will need to register here. Join us on Friday the 14th. from 8-10 pm to enjoy free beer, wine and apps as well as great art and good conversation. If you want more information check out Pittsburgh’s Tweet Up page and if you aren’t already following the Mattress Factory on Twitter, you can find them here: @MattressFactory.  Cheers!

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Public Art Gets into Google Maps

Google Street ViewImage via WikipediaThanks to Laura without Labels for blogging about this project today. Pittsburgh is one of those cities on Google Street View – basically google drove around the city taking panoramic photos of allmost every street and used fancy computer technology to stitch those photos together – you can drive down a street and check out a 360 view from the comfort of your own computer.

Well thanks to Roin Hewlett & Benn Kingsley’s Street With a View project there is a lot more to see on the Google Street View of Sampsonia Way – earlier this year they staged a scene for the street view photos.

Now when you take a tour of Sampsonia Way on Google Street view you will see all sorts of things from a giant chicken, to a parade with the Langly high school marching band.

Click here to check out the map.

Here is a video about the project:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIDGyRO6w2o[/youtube]

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