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Pitt-starter: Pittsburgh Alternate Histories Book

Pitt-starter is our occasional series about local crowdfunding projects on websites like Kickstarter. You can see our past Pitt-starter posts here.

Pittsburgh artist and author (and DJ) Matthew Buchholz is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund his new Pittsburgh Alternate Histories Book, “Pittsburgh in Olden Times.” Buchholz published Alternate Histories of The World in 2013; the book is available on the Alternate Histories website and Amazon (pro tip – if you order the book from the Alternate Histories website you will receive a signed or personalized copy from the author).

Photo Credit: Alternate Histories Website.

Not familiar with the book? You may have seen some of the Alternate Histories prints on the walls the Independent Brewing Company in Squirrel Hill. Take a look at this blog post on the Alternate Histories website to learn more about the installation at The Independent Brewing Company. It is great to see that many of the frames are from Pittsburgh Center for Reuse.

(If you are a fan of beer and local food, be sure to sign up for The Independent Brewing Company’s email list, an occasional, humorous look at what’s on tap and on the menu. While writing this post, I was inspired to stop in there on Tuesday for dinner, and the guest at the table next to me had such a good time at The Independent’s Dancing Gnome Beer Dinner on Monday, he was back for more on Tuesday.)

Kickstarter for Alternate Histories of Pittsburgh Book

If you would like to pre-order a copy of the Pittsburgh Alternate Histories book or pick up one of these Monongahela Monster t-shirts, head over to Kickstarter and back this project. The project has already met the initial goal of $4000. There is a new stretch goal and eight days left to contribute.

Follow Alternate Histories on Facebook, Twitter @AltHistories & Instagram for more.

Don’t Miss the next In Bed by Ten Dance Party

Be sure to check out DJMB at the next In Bed By Ten Dance party on October 21, 2018 – $10 donation at the door will benefit RAINN – the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network. You can learn more about In Bed by Ten in our post about the July dance party.

In Bed By Ten: A Monthly Dance Party for a Good Cause

Update 2/22/2019: Learn more about In Bed By Ten here.

Do you like to dance but hate to stay up late? In Bed by Ten is the answer to all of your dance party scheduling problems.

What is In Bed By Ten?

Each month, In Bed By Ten hosts a dance party at Spirit in Lawrenceville. There is a $5 cover charge that is donated to a local nonprofit. DJ MB plays the best, most danceable songs from 6-9pm, by 9:30 pm you are on your way home and can be tucked into bed at the reasonable hour of 10 pm.

Last year, In Bed by Ten, raised over $16,000 for Pittsburgh charities. Interested in having an In Bed by Ten support your nonprofit? Fill out this form to apply.

July’s In Bed by Ten to Benefit Prevention Point Pittsburgh

Date: Friday, July 13, 2018

Time: 6-9pm

Location: Spirit Hall, 252 51st Street, Pittsburgh PA 15201 (Lawrenceville)

Benefits: Prevention Point

Learn more about In Bed by Ten Dance Party

Website | Facebook Page | Twitter @inbedbyten | Instagram

You can sign up for the In Bed by Ten email list here.

In Bed by Ten is hosted by Design Crush and DJ MB. DJ MB is also the creative force behind Alternate Histories, you may have seen these prints hanging at t. (Be sure to check out Alternate Histories July two for one sale!)

March Monster Madness: Will Godzilla be the beast that beats them all?

If basketball isn’t your thing, there are some other interesting ways to join in on the March Madness craze this year. Pittsburgh artists and author, Matthew Buchholz, has been sharing monsters through his creative cards and prints which you may have spotted around town. Buchholz is bringing the big monsters to the bracket with March Monster Madness, a daily match-up of famous monsters and zombies face off each day to see who will move to the next round. Each weekday you can vote for the winner of each battle on the Alternate Histories website. Share your thoughts on your pick for the day and you could win a prize. Follow the March Monster Madness via Alternate Histories on Facebook and Twitter @AltHistories for updates on each battle.

Here are the current standings in Monster March Madness:

Round 1: Godzilla vs The Giant Octopus: GODZILLA
Round 2: Nosferatu vs The Deadites: NOSFERATU
Round 3: Flying Saucers vs The Blob: FLYING SAUCERS
Round 4: Ro-Man vs Lobo: RO-MAN
Round 5: Gamera vs Graboids: GAMERA

Interested in more monster history? Before Kellyanne Conaway introduced us to the concept of “alternative facts,” Buchholtz published a fictional history book Alternate Histories. You can order a signed copy of Buchholz’s book from the Alternate Histories website. The book is also available at Wildcard in Lawrenceville and Amazon.

More ways to celebrate March Madness in Pittsburgh:

Vote for your favorite fish fry in The Incline’s Fish Fry Bracket.
Stop by Everyday Cafe in Homewood to submit your bracket before Thursday and you could win $25 gift card to the cafe.

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