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The Shadow Lounge

Just a few years ago, before Whole Foods, East Liberty was not a destination for many people. Now Highland Avenue’s activity expands beyond shadyside and the Shadow Lounge sits in the middle of this new found nighborhood at the corner of Highland and Baum Blvd. I am so glad Pittsburgh has Justin Strong who opened the Shadow Lounge 5 years ago to provide a coffee shop and performance space because there was no other place for performers. The Shadow Lounge hosts a whole range of music and performances. By far the best late night place in Pittsburgh (I was there… Read the rest

Run Baby Run

Run Baby Run – not just song lyrics! Run Baby Run is a one day political workshop for anyone that has ever thought about running for office or wants to learn more about local politics. The workshop is geared to give the a non-political person the tools and info needed to plan and run a successful campaign. The Sept. 17th workshop is for women only. The state of PA is far behind the other states in terms of elected women officials. Stay tuned as more workshops may be available. For more info visit Run Baby Run – http://www.run-baby-run.com… Read the rest

Sept. 17th – Dragon Boat Festival

We have dragon’s on these rivers. What is a dragon boat? – A 40 foot long boat with a dragon’s head on the front, powered by 20 paddlers and a drummer on the back. Sept. 17th is the 4th Annual Dragon Boat Festival @ South Side River Front Park Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival Website – http://www.pittsburghdragonboatfestival.org/ Teams will compete all day and there will be food and activities to learn about Chinese and Pan-Asian cultures in Pittsburgh. Can’t Make the Festival: Check out Three Rivers Rowing Asociation for Dragon Boat outings (and other opportunities to get on the water) Three… Read the rest

Hot Dogma

Hot Dogma is a reason to go downtown for lunch. Located in the basement of Trinity Cathedral – Hot Dogma serves up hot dogs, salads, fruit shakes, and more. Another reason to love Hot Dogma is that they have free wireless internet. The entrance to the place is on Oliver Ave – across from what used to be Lazarus. Visit their website for more info: Hot Dogma – www.hotdogmapgh.com Check out this article about Hot Dogma from the Post Gazette – http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04302/402845.stm… Read the rest

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