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Seven Awesome in Events on Saturday September 7

With labor day behind us and the school season in full swing it feels like the summer has come to an abrubt end.  Fortunatly, Pittsburgh is hopping this weekend with activities for all ages.  This upcoming weekend is packed full of great things that show off our fine city.  We’ve also got a code for you to save 50% on tickets for the Thrival Music Festival.  Here are 7 events happening in Pittsburgh this Saturday, which happens to be September 7th. 1. Pittsburgh GiveCamp 2013 Technically this starts on Friday night and runs all weeekend.   GiveCamp is a weekend workshop… Read the rest

This Weekend in Pgh – History UnCorked, Beer Hike, Roller Derby, Empty Bowls and More!

The last few weekends of winter!  Spring is almost here (just a reminder that it is spring forward weekend and you’ll loose an hour of sleep on Saturday night).  There are lots of events to distract you from these last few winter days. There are just 75 days until primary election day in Pittsburgh! On May 21, 2013, Pittsburghers will cast their votes for mayor, city council, school board and more.  Please make sure you are registered to vote and learn about the candidates before election day. cellhelmet on Shark Tank Pittsburgh startup cellhelmet which makes cases for iphones will… Read the rest

Bocce in the Burgh

Last weekend was all about pinball.  This weekend… its all about bocce.  The Heinz History Center hosts the 2nd Annual Bocce Tournament and celebration of all things italian. The tournament raised funds for  Italian American Endowed Fund.  The history center will be setting up 2 bocce courts in the parking lots at the corner of Smallman and 12th Street. There will be italian food and music from Pure Gold, Vito DiSalvo & Daniella Pasquini and Jimmy Sapienza’s Five Guys Named Moe.  You can read more about the Bocce Tournament in the Post-Gazette and the Tribune Review. 2nd Annual Bocce Tournament… Read the rest

This Weekend in Pittsburgh – Mmm Bop, Bocce and Gene Kelly's Birthday (Radio Round Up Aug. 20, 2010)

Image by calebwilkerson via Flickr Here is the list of things we talked about on WDVE this morning. You can hear our weekend list most Friday mornings at 6:45 on 102.5FM. Mmm Bop in the Burgh Hanson @ Carnegie Music Hall Friday, August 20, 2010 – 7:30pm Flock of Cycles Monthly bike ride around the burgh Meet at Dippy the Dinosaur in front of the museum in Oakland Everyone is welcome – easy flat ride for those that are new to cycling in the city Ribs on the River with Donnie Iris Saturday, August 21, 2010 Rib Fest and Live… Read the rest

Radio Round Up – April 2, 2010: Geek, Green and Spring Things

Image by IheartPGH via Flickr Here is what we discussed on WDVE today – you can listen to IheartPGH chat with Jim and Randy of the DVE morning show most Friday mornings at 6:45 am. Geek Arts/Green Innovators Festival This months First Friday on Penn Ave has a giant art and enviroment festival Friday, April 2 5-11pm – Start at Pittsburgh Glass Center Demonstrations, Activities, Live Music, Food, Wine, Fashion Show, Art and More – see what is happening with geek and green in Pittsburgh Stop by The Cotton Factory HQ on Penn Ave for extra special t-shirts not available… Read the rest

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