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Missing Goats, Profiteroles, Zombie Moms, and Progressive Dinners

What is that called when a bunch of seriously good things collide?  The opposite of a perfect storm? Maybe we should be calling it a perfect artistic storm for Lawrenceville artists Gab Cody and Sam Turich.  The duo have been receiving major accolades lately for their work on Fat Beckett, which just had its world premiere at Quantum Theatre.  Add to that their Lawrenceville hit Mombies is screening at the Sprout Fund’s Tenacity tomorrow night.  And the Kickstarter launch of their new project – Progression – a narrative film based on the Lawrenceville progressive dinner. Fat Beckett: (Pittsburgh now– Luxembourg… Read the rest

Local Honey, Now WITH Pollen

Did anyone else see the article from Food Safety News making the rounds on Facebook about how most mass produced honey doesn’t actually contain pollen? Well, if you found that as disturbing as I did, you might be looking for a few good local sources to buy your honey from now on.  Here are a few ideas, and there are loads of other farms and resources out there. Buy local honey from Steffes Wood Apiary (Aliquippa, PA) right now at Gallery on 43rd Street in Lawrenceville.  Why not stop down from December 1 through 4th when you can also enjoy… Read the rest

Yinz Luv ‘Da Buccos, I Heart Jim Shearer

Jim Shearer, the mastermind behind the web-series “Yinz Luv ‘Da Guins” and “Yinz Luv ‘Da Stillers,” is answering a question he’s been asked ever since he started his homemade, YouTube sports shows three years ago: Do yinz luv ‘da Buccos? The answer is “yes.” In his Opening Day: Yinz Luv ‘Da Buccos exhibit on display at Wildcard through the month of April, Shearer pays homage to the Pittsburgh Pirates of his youth (back when it was somewhat customary to end a season with more wins than losses) in a series of portraits of beloved players. Using the same art tools… Read the rest

Pittsburgh-inspired Buildings and Spaceships at WildCard in Lawrenceville

Ok, full disclosure here.  The artist in this show, Ryder Henry, is my husband.  But hey, I’m not the only one who thinks his work is cool, the folks at WildCard in Lawrenceville decided to give him a show!  And you should come out Friday, February 11th  for the opening from 6-9pm at WildCard (4209 Butler Street).  There will be free food, drinks and music! “4 Lydia is, was, and will be a great space nation” will feature building and spaceship models made out of reclaimed materials, paintings of the models, and will be the first show incorporating sculpture at… Read the rest

Polish Festival and Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour

UPDATE – Artist Studio Tour is Saturday, November 13 – the Polish Fest is Sunday, November 14. Between noon to five today SUNDAY head to the Cathedral of Learning in Oakland to check out the Polish Festival. There will also be crafts and music but who are you kidding? You know you’ll be there for the pierogi, haluski and stuffed cabbage.  Want to walk off that full belly?  Head to Lawrenceville for the sixth annual Artists’ Studio Tour. This free self guided walking tour lets you check out artists working in a variety of media.  Download a map here or… Read the rest

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