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LUPEC 10th Anniversary Party

One of our favorite organizations here in Pittsburgh is celebrating a big anniversary this week.  LUPEC is short for Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails turns 10 this year.  LUPEC was founded here in Pittsburgh in March 2001 and there are now many LUPEC chapters around the country – classy cocktails are being celebrated in places like Boston – LUPEC Boston Denver – LUPEC Denver Seattle – LUPEC Seattle Chicago  – check out this Huffington Post article about LUPEC Chicago event Join them for an Anniverary Party – Speakeasy Style LUPEC 10th Anniversary Saturday, March 12, 2011 6-8pm… Read the rest

Spring Has Almost Sprung – Radio Round Up – March 19, 2010

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. Craft Night at Hack Pittsburgh Friday, March 19, 2010 – Doors open at 6pm, Crafting starts at 7pm Check out Pittsburghs first Hacker space, make some custom buttons or bring a craft project to work on and I am sure you will learn about 3d printing too Would You Be My Neighbor Day @ Pittsburgh Zoo In honor of Mr. Rodgers Birthday – Kids get in free Saturday, March 20,… Read the rest

Ladies, Endangered Cocktails, Doris Eaton

Image by sushiesque via Flickr LUPEC stands for Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails and they have been meeting in one form or another around Pittsburgh for the past 9 years.  Every year they plan an event to honor some distinguised women – this year they will be celebrating Doris Eaton. LUPEC always endeavors to honor the lives extraordinary women. For this event, they will pay tribute to the fascinating life of performer Doris Eaton, whose career began on the stage with the Ziegfeld Follies and whose legacy continues today at the age of 105 where she is… Read the rest

Art, Activism & Equity Symposium

Thanks to Liz Perry for sending me the info about this event. I have had the good fortune to meet a number of the presenters. I am going to attend to hear Faythe Levine and Liz Perry’s presentation. I have had the opportunity to get to know Liz over the past 3 years – she is an absolute expert in blogs and new media and a great person to talk with. Liz is also one of the forces behind Pittbsurgh Signs Project (I will post more on that I promise). Lots more info about this event is located here. A… Read the rest

Celebrate Women's History Month with LUPEC

Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails (LUPEC) has planned a variety of events throughout March in honor of Women’s History Month. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5: Women’s History: Making a Difference-A Woman’s Vision for Pittsburgh – LUPEC and the Frick Art & Historical Center present a conversation with four contemporary Pittsburgh women – Betty Esper, Peggy Finnegan, Cecile Springer, and Doris Carson Williams. Event includes discussion, specialty cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Frick Art Museum, Point Breeze. $8-$10. 7:00 p.m. SATURDAY, MARCH 8: Come support the Steel City Derby Demons, Pittsburgh’s all-female roller derby league, with LUPEC at the Firehouse Lounge.… Read the rest

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