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

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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 –

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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

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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?

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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

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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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