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Guide to unique, interesting, and fun classes and workshops in Pittsburgh

School may be out for the summer but there’s still plenty of opportunity to get your learn on. From day-long workshops to weekly evening classes, there’s tons of chances to try something new or pick up long-forgotten hobbies once again. Knitting/crocheting Whether you’re picking up a pair of needles for the first time, looking to perfect your purling skills, or ready to make the perfect pair of socks, a knitting or crochet class is a great opportunity to pull out the yarn and needles. The following locations offer a variety of classes for all skill levels. Dyed in the Wool… Read the rest

A Weekend of Comfort Food Events – BBQ, Chili, Mc & Cheese & More –

Even if the weather outside isn’t so frightful – we have hit the long winter slump.  But there is a weekend full of comfort food events from BBQ to Mac & Cheese to Chili to help you make it through.  Here is a round up of the events we shared on the WDVE morning show today. Two New BBQ Joints in the Burgh Union Pig & Chicken opens on Highland Ave YinzBurgh BBQ now open on Baum and Morewood Bistro to Go Culinary Open House – Learn to Cook German Food for Free Bistro to Go is located on East… Read the rest

Register Now for the Mac & Cheese Cook-Off

I know there are a few folks that read this blog that LOVE mac and cheese.  The Carnegie Library in East Liberty is hosting a Mac & Cheese Cook-off on Saturday, February 25, 2012. Think you have the best mac & cheese recipe in town – you can enter to win fame and prizes too. Registration is required. Judges for the event include: Danielle Brendel: Retail Manager of Sweet Tammy’s Bakery Megan Lindsey, Co-owner of the Franktuary Hot Dog Truck More details and registration information available here. Related articles The World’s Best Mac and Cheese (whitehothair.com) 3 Tips for Making… Read the rest

Was it Professor Plum, with the Candlestick … in the Library?

One of my all time favorite movies is Clue – yes the Clue with Mrs. White, Professor Plum and the singing telegram – so I love that the upcoming fundraiser at the Carnegie Library includes a live action version of Clue.  This Friday, September 23, its After Hours @ the Library.  The Carnegie Library has been hosting these occasional fundraisers at different Libraries around town – this week the After Hours party is at the library in Oakland. For $25 you can support the library, have some snacks, enjoy some drinks, listen to the musical stylings of Joy Ike AND… Read the rest

Drinking in the Library – Friday, May 20

Yes, the Library with books – the actual Carnegie Library on Carson St. – which should not be confused with the bar named “The Library” which is also on Carson St.  just a block away.  The bar has drinks but not many books. On May 20 you will be able to drink in the actual library library – for their Deconstruction Party.  A fundraiser to benefit the library and a chance to check out the acutal library building which is over 100 years old. Late Night @ The Library: Deconstruction Party Friday, May 20, 2011, 7 – 10 PM Carnegie… Read the rest

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