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Women Given their Due in the City of Champions

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Come support Pittsburgh’s female athletes! Women in Pittsburgh can do more for sports than root for the Steelers – just ask any of the 25 trailblazing honorees that will be celebrated by the Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) at their event on October 13, 2007 in honor of women in sports. The event, called Women in Sports: Leveling the Playing Field, will celebrate 25 Pittsburgh women for their contributions to the world of sports. Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton will join in on the fun as the special guest speaker for the evening. When: Saturday, October 13 Time: 6pm… Read the rest

I Made It! Market, Sat., Sept. 29, 12 – 5 pm, Brewhouse, 2100 Mary St., South Side

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Visit…the Brewhouse Support….Local Arts SHOP…the next I MADE IT! Market Who: 50 vendors and YOU! Where: the Brewhouse, 2100 Mary Street, Southside When: Saturday September 29th, 12-5pm Free Admission (Look for info. soon on the upcoming I Made It! Scary, October 27, 12 – 5 pm, Braddock) Handmade offerings include…dress-up pillows, plastic dinosaur jewelry, t-shirts, mix CDs, vintage inspired handbags, mosaics, hand-knit accessories, upcycled paper goods, ceramics, books, blown glass sculpture, lamps, kitchenware, dollhouse furniture, screen printed clothing, digital photographs, vegan baked goods, reusable coffee clutches, natural bath products, kimono wrist cuffs, custom sewn children’s goods, magnets, stickers, pendants, zines,… Read the rest

Learn to bellydance while balancing on top of glasses!(yep, you read that right)

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Sunday, September 16 10:30am-5pm(with a lunch break) The Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh(3827 Willow Avenue Pittsburgh PA 15234) Vegetarian bellydancer, Deniz, will teach a full day workshop! In this workshop you will learn how to dance on top of glasses!! You will also learn floor work, veil tricks, and more! It’s too good to pass up! Sign up soon! There will also be a show the night before at Altar Bar featuring 2 vegan bellydancers: Amethyst and Aviva. Other dancers include Astarte, Dharma, Christa, and Tavi. To see clips of Deniz, sign up for the workshop, etc please click the link… Read the rest

Pittsburgh Roller Derby – Night of the Living Demons

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The night you have been waiting for is almost here. This Saturday, September 8th is the Steel City Derby Demons Championship Bout. The Steel City Derby Demons are Pittsburgh’s all female roller derby. My good friend Pat Clark is volunteering his time as the announcer for this weekend match. I have read a number of rave reviews of the roller derby and if this is where Pat is spending his Saturday night, then you are guaranteed a good time. Pittsburgh Roller Derby 2007 Championship Bout Saturday, September 8th Bladerunners, Harmarville, PIttsburgh, PA Doors 5:30 / Game 6:30 *Kids 10 and… Read the rest

Happy Hour Squared – Live Music from Blindsider and Liz Berlin in Market Square

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Thursdays is the day for happy hour in Market Square. Thursday, September 13th is the final Live at the Square.  Stop by Market Square for a happy hour extraordinaire. Live music from local bands Blindsider and Liz Berlin.  Liz Berlin is a member of Rusted Root and she is a co-owner of the venue Mr. Smalls Fun House. Live at the Square Happy Hour in Market Square Thursday, September 13, 5:30-7:30 pm More Info: DowntownPittsburgh.com… Read the rest

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