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Way Better Than Light Up Night – Festival of Lights

In 2007, I think this was part of the Arts Festival or the Celebration of Glass but i can’t seem to find any pictures from this, there was an amazing display here in Pittsburgh where these photos were projected on a bunch of buildings downtown.  The event was so popular in 2007 they extended the display. The Festival of Lights is back to celebrate Pittsburgh’s 250, yes we are still celebrating. This festival is really impressive, fun to look at and FREE.

The festival kicks off this Friday, October 10, 2008  in Katz Plaza.
Pittsburgh Jazz Legend Etta Cox will be performing a free concert starting at 6pm. The lights will be turned on around 8:30pm.

Check out some more pictures here.

There isn’t much info up on the web about when and where the lights on the other buildings will be displayed.  I will update when I get more info.

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Links Worth a Look – October 3rd

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Links Worth a Look – October 1st

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Free Admission for Kids at PA State Historical Sites in August

Map of Pennsylvania, showing major cities and ...Image via Wikipedia I found this notice at the bottom of last weeks Governor’s newsletter.

Before sending the kids back to school, enjoy a day exploring Pennsylvania history. The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is offering free admission for children age 17 and under at its 24 historical sites this month. To receive free general admission, children must be accompanied by at least one paying adult. The offer is not valid for special events and programs.

The participating historical sites in Western PA are (click here to see all sites across the state):

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More Free Festivals of Fun

This weekend is packed full of free fun. For Friday head Downtown for the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District and Stay and Play in Market Square.

But there is much more happening this weekend all over town…

  • Shadyside – Rootz – Folk Music Festival
    • Saturday, Noon-10pm@ Mellon Park
  • East Liberty – E-Fest – organized by the Youth Business Initiative – activities for kids 12 and under
    • Sat. Noon-6pm @ Peabody High School Field
  • Southside – South Side Exposed – Artist market, music, food, sidewalk sales
    • Friday, Saturday and Sunday
  • Beltzhoover Community Festival
    • Satruday, 1:00 – 800 pm @ upper McKinley Park
  • Oakland – Schenley Plaza Kids Days
    • Sunday 2-4pm @ Schenley Plaza