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  • Iconography Class with Immanuel Icons Studio Starts February 7

    Iconography Class with Immanuel Icons Studio Starts February 7

    Simeon Larivonovoff at Artisan (Photo Credit - Artisan's Facebook Page)
    Simeon Larivonovoff at Artisan (Photo Credit – Artisan’s Facebook page)

    I have been meaning to write about these iconography classes ever since I met the artist last year at the PULSE Alternative Gift Market.  There was also a recent gallery display of incredible iconography during the last First Fridays on Penn avenue.  Artisan hosted a show of works by the Russian Icon painter Simeon Larivonovoff.  I’ve included a short documentary about Simeon Larivonovoff below. I really enjoyed seeing these icons and reading more about the process.  Even if you don’t have an oOrthodox background, it is fascinating to see the time and effort that goes into creating these works of art.

    Today seems like a most appropriate day to post about iconography.  Merry Christmas to everyone who is celebrating Orthodox Christmas today.  I will be spending this weekend making and eating pierogi with my father and his cousins who all grew up celebrating Orthodox Christmas.

    Pittsburgh Iconography Classes with Immanuel Icons

    The spring session for the Immanuel Icons class starts in February in Highland Park.  Details and registration information is available online here.

    Saturday Spring Iconography Class:  approximately every other Saturday morning for 8 sessions, 9:30-12:30, $200
    February 7, 21, March 7, 21, April 25, May 2, 16, and 30

    Students will work on a simple bust of a saint or angel.  To prepare their own board and drawing for the saint of their choice, they may take the two Fall Workshops listed below (optional).  Otherwise, a choice of two saints will be presented on the first day of class and students will use the teacher’s drawing and a purchased board.  $75 materials fee, for first-time students.

    If you are interested – Immanuel Icons will be offering a summer iconography intensive from August 3-9, 2015.

    Classes are taught by Randi Maria Sider-Rose who has been writing icons for over 15 years and has studied iconography around the globe.

    You can follow Immanuel Icons on Facebook here.

    Read more about local Pittsburgh iconography in this Post-Gazette article – Orthodox icons are seen as ‘theology in color’ (April 4, 2010)

    a little icon of Saint Veronica (Photo credit - Immanuel Icons Facebook page)
    a little icon of Saint Veronica (Photo credit – Immanuel Icons Facebook page)

    Documentary: The Russian Icon Painter

    Pittsburgh filmmaker Julie Sokolow made this documentary about  Simeon Larivonovoff, this film was a finalist for the Life In A Day documentary film project.

  • Still looking for a summer internship? We’re looking for an Events Editor!

    Still looking for a summer internship? We’re looking for an Events Editor!

    We’re looking for a summer intern (can continue into the fall as well) to take control of our events calendar.  There are so many amazing, awesome, cool events happening around Pittsburgh and we can’t keep up.

    We’re looking for a blogging, social media rock-star (or wanna be rock-star) to take the rains of the events section of IheartPGH.

    Event Editor Responsibilities include…

    • review and approve submitted events
    • clean up the events calendar – help make this page look awesome – you don’t have to know how to code, but a willingness to learn more about WordPress and wordpress plugins will be helpful.
    • curate event categories – what are we missing? what can be improved?
    • Explore partnerships with other organizations that are looking to promote events around Pittsburgh
    • attend 1 event per week and write a blog post about it
    • share photos on Instagram, Facebook, Google+, Tumblr, Pinterest
    • help us build the ultimate guide to promoting your event in Pittsburgh
    • determine the best ad strategy for the events calendar
    • 1 meeting per week – you will work from home, your favorite coffee shop, and events around town

    You should apply if…

    • you love Pittsburgh or you are new to town and want to learn more about Pittsburgh
    • you like meeting new people
    • you want to learn about social media, blogging, local media, event planning
    • you are ok being paid in coffee, free tickets and free sandwiches (past IheartPGH interns have used this opportunity to land jobs at some work places like here and here)

    So you want to apply to be the first IheartPGH Events Editor?  Follow these instructions….

    1. Find an interesting event happening in Pittsburgh in June and submit it to the events calendar.  Take notes on the submission process.
    2. Like IheartPGH on Facebook and Follow @IheartPGH on Twitter
    3. Send an email to events@iheartpgh.com with your name, your favorite blog, 3 ways we can improve the events submission process, a link to your favorite Pittsburgh blog that is not IheartPGH.

  • Jeremiah’s Place – Pittsburgh’s First Crisis Child Care Center

    Councilwoman Natalia Rudiak stopped by Jeremiah’s Place this evening and shared this photo:

    This has been on our list of ideas to share – this creative solution to a common problem is the result of lots of cross sector communication.

    JeremiahsPlaceSMALL-50956_900x480Jeremiah’s Place is a brand new non-profit that is just opening in Pittsburgh.  Jeremiah’s Place is what is referred to as a crisis nursery – a safe place that offers last minute child care to families that need help in an emergency situation. (more…)

  • Networking With a Few Good Women – Propelle Happy Hour Thursday 11/14

    Networking With a Few Good Women – Propelle Happy Hour Thursday 11/14

    One of the things that I am occasionally asked about is how to connect with other people in Pittsburgh.  Yes, Pittsburgh often seems like a super friendly place to be, but sometimes – and especially for those who are new to Pittsburgh – it can feel like it is hard to break into a new group of people.

    If you are looking to connect with some impressive, inspirational, creative women in Pittsburgh – than Propelle is a great place to start.

    Propelle was founded by three Pittsburgh women who wanted to create a group, a website and a series of events to help other women connect, network and propel their dreams forward.

    Click here to learn more about the Propelle founders.

    NHHemailwithplaneEvery 3 months, Propelle hosts a networking happy hour to give women in Pittsburgh and opportunity to meet, learn (and have some fun).  This Thursday, Propelle celebrates their 2nd anniversary with a happy hour at Savoy in the Strip District.  Anyone is welcome to attend.  Tickets are $5 online and $10 at the door, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting a local charity.  Previous Propelle events have sold out, so it is a good idea to buy your tickets ahead of time.

    See who is attending and join the conversation on Facebook here.

    Propelle Happy Hour Details

    This month at Propelle, we’re focusing on work-life balance and how scheduling “you” in is a top priority. Meet other women who understand the juggle of entrepreneurship, relationships, family and are doing it as a solo-preneur. You are guaranteed to make a connection or five who get it.

    Where: Savoy Restaurant ( 2623 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 )
    When: Thursday, November 14th from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
    RSVP: Tickets are $5 in advance and $10 at the door.

  • Save the Date to Help Save Christmas

    Save the Date to Help Save Christmas

    CHS shaped cookies, yes there will be cookies
    CHS shaped cookies, yes there will be cookies

    This is an important Save the Date post.  I say important because it is about an important cause and it is a fun event!

    2013 Cookies and Cards Fundraiser
    Wednesday December 4, 2013
    6-8pm
    Houghs in Greenfield
    RSVP on Facebook  

    For the past 2 years, I’ve joined a great crew of Pittsburgh bloggers to help the Pittsburgh Nonprofit Community Human Services raise funds to provide holiday gifts and cheer for some of our fellow Pittsburgh residents who really wouldn’t have much during the holiday season.

    2012 – A Huge Success

    Last year, we set a lofty goal of raising $5000 in donations and gift cards to help CHS provide a little something for the folks they work with.  Thanks to the generous donations and kind hearts of Pittsburghers – we raised $8500 – which allowed CHS to provide something for over 400 people.

    2013 – We need your help!

    I’m setting the goal for 2013 at $10,000 and I’m going to need your help to get there.

    I’m on my way to the planning meeting for the December event this evening and I am going to have an online fundraising page to share with you shortly.  You can read more about why I’ve been supportive of CHS here.

    I hope that you will plan to attend this fun event – who doesn’t like to get together and eat holiday cookies – and that you will bring your friends along too.

    If you would like to help in planning and promoting the December 4 event – we are always looking for help and donation of raffle prizes.  Please drop me an email (lindsay – @Iheartpgh.com) and I’ll keep you in the loop.