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Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

This weekend: Living on the Fringe

Pittsburgh Fringe FestivalIf you are looking for experimental plays, one-person shows and performance art without a filter, the second annual Pittsburgh Fringe Festival comes to the North Side this weekend, May 8-10. If you are anything like me, I hadn’t heard about the Fringe last year when it took place in Shadyside. And, like so many of the more subversive events I find so fascinating in this city, I found out through old school word-of-mouth. So, after doing my own research, becoming involved and now preparing to participate in Pittsburgh Fringe, here is a quick and easy guide to what you need to know and what you can learn about this hidden Pittsburgh treasure:

A 5 Point Guide to the 2015 Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

1. Festival Details: For show descriptions, tickets and volunteer opportunities on the Fringe, please go to the official website: pittsburghfringe.org

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

 

2. Location, location, location: the North Side is hosting this year’s artists. Fringe Central is at Arnold’s Tea Room. Here you can see the entire layout: http://pittsburghfringe.org/images/map@2x.jpg

Map of the 2015 Pittsburgh Fringe Festival

3. Explore the Neighborhood: In between shows, please take advantage of all of our hosting establishments as seen in the map. From food and beverage to art, tattoos and recreation, find more of what they offer here:

4. Podcast: For a more personal touch , listen to an AP collection podcast with Pittsburgh Fringe Artistic/Executive Director, Dan Stiker, and  two Fringe artists (yes, one of them  is me!) here.

5. Social Media Stuff: Follow the Fringe on social media for updates, news, shares and retweets at the following: (and don’t forget to use the official hashtag #makeityourfringe)

And who knows? Once you experience life on the Fringe, you may be inspired to join us next year as the international Fringe phenomenon becomes a local staple for alternative creative practice. Hope to see you there!

See Santa and his 5 Penguins

My Santa picture, age 3Image by litlnemo via FlickrI think this is probably one of the most unique places to see Santa this holiday season. The National Aviary is the place to take the kids to see Santa this December. Each Saturday in December kids can have their picture taken with Santa Claus and one of the Penguins at the Aviary.

Saturday December 13 and 20
Pictures with Santa, treat, crafts and holiday fun
Kids $10, Adults $9, Santa and penguins $Priceless

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North Side Celebration in The Park – July 26, 2008

Thanks to Cosette from CosyMake for posting this great picture of the flyer for the North Side Celebration in the Park Flyer. She will be there selling some of her beautiful hand knit items. The festival is hosted by a North Side native Johnny Angel from Johnny Angel and the Halos.

Reasons to Celebrate in the Park:

Party Animals

Here are 2 upcoming events for animal lovers in Pittsburgh:

Cats & Dogs Opening at the Warhol
Saturday, January 12 is the Warhol Musuem’s opening of the newest exhibit – Warhol’s Dogs & Cats. Andy Warhol painted a number of his pets and has many works about his dogs and cats. On Saturday January 12, Animal Friends will have a dog, a cat and a bunny that are in need of adoption at the museum for the opening. Artists will be painting pictures of the animals and workshops are available for the kids.

Hoppy Hour
On Thursday, January 17th from 6-10pm it is another Bark and Brew Happy Hour for Animal Friends at The Hophouse. $5 cover benefits Animal Friends and gets you a free appetizer. $3 draft beers. Continue reading