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The Mattress Factory, Museums and Parties

I just returned home after a visit to the Carnegie Museum of Art for the Culture Club. As much as I love blogging about museums here in Pittsburgh – I had not been to the Carnegie in at least a year.  It was great to see the new exhibit – Biennial.  And another great thing about tonight’s Culture Club – is that the museum was open for free.

Pittsburgh has great cultural ammenities like museums – and thankfully they are open to everyone for free for different events through out the year.

Which brings me to the Mattress Factory.  Another amazing cultural amenity is the Mattress Factory which is a contemporary art museum on the northside.  Each year the Mattress Factory hosts an annual fundraiser called the Urban Garden Party – which is rumored to be one of the best fundraisers in town.  More on that below.

But in addition to a fancy fundraiser, the MattressFactory always opens the museum to the public for a free community day too – The Community Garden Party.  A free day, filled with extra fun activities for kids of all ages.

I stumbled upon the Community Garden Party a few years ago (maybe more than a few years ago because I think it was before I had started IheartPGH).  We has a lovely afternoon enjoying the museum and I came across one of my favorite art pieces at the museum – “Bob-ettes Feast” by Bob Sendell – you can see photos of the feast here.

The line up for the 2011 Community Garden Party:

The details on the 2011 Urban Garden Party:

  • Friday, June 17, 2011 7pm-11pm
  • Theme – From Hollywood to Paradise
  • Tickets are $90 ($200 for VIP) – available online here
  • headlining music performers — AndrewAndrew! ( iPad DJ duo from New York City) and Pittsburgh’s own Dr. Zoot.

Here is a little trailer for the party with photos from last years event

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbz8ooJr8iU[/youtube]

Read more about the party on the Mattress Factory blog here.

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Redd Up Thread Up is BACK!

In the Fall of 2010, Redd Up Thread Up raised nearly $300 for the Women’s Center & Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh. The event is back again for a warmer weather clothing swap and 100% of the proceeds will benefit East End Cooperative Ministries.

Pull out those too small (or too big) sundresses, shorts, sweaters, pants, jeans, tops, t-shirts, and whatever else you might find in your closet (that’s in decent enough condition for someone else) and bring your donations down to 120 Federal Street (Old Firewaters Pub across from PNC Park) Wednesday, Thursday or Friday this week from 6:00-9:00 p.m. then come back on Saturday between 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. to “shop” for new additions to your closet!

Tote bags will be available to purchase at the event and you can stuff in as many pieces as you can for $10 ($5 if you donate at least one bag of clothing). Everyone is welcome!!

Redd Up Thread Up is being held in partnership with The Mattress Factory and The Saxifrage School with event assistance by The Cotton Factory and others.

The North Shore will be bustling all week with Pirates games and foot traffic from the Arts Festival, so be sure to stop down!

Check out the event website for more information.

A Few Short Votes Can Put PGH On the Twitter Map

Shorty Awards

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Okay, Pittsburgh fans – we need to Pittsburgh on the Shorty Awards map.  The Shorty Awards are like the oscars of Twitter.  Each year they come up with a bunch of categories – and the winners are chosen by who gets the most votes.

This year I think we should create a Pgh category on the Shorty awards.

To nominate or vote for some one just post a tweet with the following info:

I nominate @TwitterUser for a Shorty Award in #PGH because [add reason here]

or

You can also send shorter votes like this: #shortyawards @username #PGH [add reason here].

You can always vote from ShortyAwards.com too.  Some things to keep in mind…

  • you must include a reason for your vote
  • you can only vote for one person/twitter user in a category – yes that means you will have to choose between Sally Wiggin Hair @sallywigginhair and Fake Julie Bologna @fakejulie and any of the other awesome Pittsburgh twitter users.

If we get enough votes on the Shorty Awards for category PGH – it could become an official category – if not maybe we can just plan our own PGHShortyAwards ceremony right here in Pittsburgh.

Also – while you are voting – we think you should cast a few votes for these Pittsburgh twitter users in the official categories

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Urban Garden Party Fancy and Free Events

urbangardenpartyFamily2010Over on the Northside, tucked into the Mexican War Steets is an old Mattress Factory that is now a museum which showcases works of art that incorporate the entire room.  From their website:

The Mattress Factory is a museum of contemporary art that exhibits room-sized works called installations. Created on site by artists from across the country and around the world, our unique exhibitions feature a variety of media that engage all of the senses.

Each June the Mattress Factory hosts an Urban Garden Party – a gala event to benefit the museum.  Tickets are still available.  Pittsburgh blogger James Foreman held a contest to win a ticket to the event – Win a Date With James.  While James’ date has already been selected – follow the Mattress Factory on Facebook and Twitter for more chances to win.

Urban Garden Party – Family and Community Day
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Rocking the Block Parties, Celebrating Saints – Radio Round Up – June 11, 2010

Most Friday mornings at 6:45 am, you can listen to IheartPGH talk live with Jim and Randy on the WDVE morning show about things to do in Pittsburgh on the weekend. Here is our list of events and links to more information for this weekend….

5-Alarm Chili Festival @ Nemacolin

  • Saturday, June 12, 2010 10am-6pm
  • A serious Chili festival – sanctioned by the International Chili Society
  • Participants can compete in three categories: Red Chili, Chili Verde and Salsa. Over $5,000 in cash prizes with a $2,000 prize to the 1st place Red Chili! Portion of event proceeds to benefit the Farmington Volunteer Fire Department!

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  • Saturday, June 12, 2010 Noon-6pm is the South Point Breeze Block Party
  • Family activities and live music.  Billy Price performs at 5pm

Rock the Streets – local music and more to raise awareness of homelessness in Pittsburgh

  • Saturday, June 12, 8pm-Midnight @ Shadow Lounge, Ava and the Waffle Shop
  • One big bad party to benefit CHS – Community Human Services
  • Attend the event at Shadow Lounge and Ave or have a waffle at the waffle shop – all proceeds benefit CHS
  • Great line up of local music – The Jim Dandies, Ben Hardt and lots more.

ROCK THE STREETS from ORIONVEGA on Vimeo.

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