What is it that the interns at IheartPGH spend most of their time doing all week? Well, aside from writing posts and helping to develop the web and social media content of IheartPGH, we take field trips and get out of the office and into the ‘Burgh frequently to check out what’s happening!
Just in the past two weeks we stumbled upon the Nathan’s Hotdog Eating Contest in Pittsburgh (Market Square) for the regional qualifier for the 4th of July competition in Coney Island.
Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest! Congrats to Marcos and Juliet, each with 30 hot dogs and… Read the rest
Treading Art has been putting together an amazing list of weekend events around Pittsburgh. Each week we will highlight one of those events here on IheartPGH and link you back over to Treading Art’s weekly events post.
This weeks Treader’s Choice event:
Wine & Cheese at the Carnegie Science Center
Friday, May 24th
21 + Wine and Cheese
For an after work treat enjoy live music, learn a thing or two about the chemistry of winemaking (while enjoying a glass) or get a lesson on creating mozzarella in the Science Center’s Kitchen Theatre.
Carnegie Science Center @ One Allegheny Ave… Read the rest
If you want to learn more about social media then this is the weekend for you.
This Saturday and Sunday is the 7th Annual Podcamp Pittsburgh – a free unconference where social media experts from Pittsburgh and beyond will be offering presentations and panel discussions on all things social media. There are lots of sesssions for every level. If you have been looking to learn more about how to use blogging, Facebook, Twitter, podcasts and a host of other tools to get better connected on the internet – then Podcamp is for you.
Podcamp starts Friday night with a happy… Read the rest
Unblurred – Gallery Crawl Along Penn Ave.
Friday, July 6, 2012 (and the first Friday of every Month) 6-11pm
Free and open to all
Galleries and Businesses from 4800-5500 Penn Ave, stay open late, some stops offer free beverages
Facebook Event – http://www.facebook.com/events/118957978242505/
Tapped – Pop Up Beer Garden in Lawrenceville
Saturday, July 7, 2012, 3pm
Corner of Butler St. & 36th
Beer from Full Pint Brewing & East End Brewing. Food from Franktuary, PGH Taco Truck, Bar Marco, Fat Cat Baked Goods, and more.
Read about the Tapped Beer Gardens in PopCity here.
Facebook event – http://www.facebook.com/events/357887977610610/
Polish Hill… Read the rest
Have you ever dreamed of celebrating Christmas Eve with the Steelers? If so, this year you might be able to make that dream a reality. Longstanding high-end Downtown retailer Larrimor‘s is giving away two tickets to the December 24th game against the St. Louis Rams!
To enter, all you have to do is visit Larrimor’s on Facebook, become a fan, and leave a comment on their wall answering the following question: In a dream world, what one person would you bring with you to the game and why? Larrimor’s will provide the tickets, but can’t guarantee your dream guest. Fans… Read the rest