Tag Archives: Northside

“It’s like ‘Cheers,’ without the alcohol,”

That is how Holly Pultz describes North Side coffee shop Beleza in today’s Tribune Review.

“It’s like ‘Cheers,’ without the alcohol,” said Pultz, 64, of Allegheny West. “Everybody knows everybody else, and it’s full of interesting people with interesting ideas on life.”

Congrats to the whole Beleza crew for a successful coffee shop and a great write up in the Tribune Review.  Natalia wrote a blog post about Beleza last year and I have made a few stops there.  Actually, the last time I was there for a meeting it was so busy we couldn’t even find a seat.

The Trib article does a great job telling the story of how the coffee shop was started by sever friends who all moved to Pittsburgh together.

Another Reason to Visit Beleza…

The electric blue bathroom.  I have been wanting to write some blog posts about best bathrooms in Pittsburgh.  So I will start right here with Beleza.  Thanks for taking the time to decorate all areas of the coffee shop.

Photos are from Flickr – thanks to AlphaChimpStudio

Looking for more Pittsburgh coffee shops?  We have added a new category just for coffee shops.  Click here or look for “coffee shops” to your right under “food and drink”

Free admission for green drinkers at the Warhol

Nope, sorry, not a St. Patrick’s Day promotion. Pittsburgh Green Drinks is a monthly happy hour for anyone interested in the environment. This month’s Green Drinks is extra great. I have long been fascinated with Andy Warhol’s time capsules, so I think meeting a Warhol Archivist is a treat. Free admission to the Warhol is another great reason to go green this Friday.

Here are the Details:
WHAT: Green Drinks
WHERE: Warhol Museum
WHEN: Friday, March 16, 5:30-7:30
COST: Free Admission, Cash Bar
HOSTS: Matt Wrbican, The Warhol’s Archivist, Patty DeMarco, Executive Director of the Rachel Carson Homestead Association

Join us for a Green Drinks at The Warhol, where the exhibition, “6 BILLION PERPS HELD HOSTAGE! Artists Address Global Warming” is currently on view. Matt Wrbican, The Warhol’s Archivist and exhibition Curator, will discuss the exhibit, and its part in the Rachel Carson Centennial Celebration.

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Craft Factory

I was super sad that I did not get to make a stop at Handmade Arcade this year.  So I am happy to find out about the Mattress Factory’s CRAFT FACTORY this weekend.

Saturday, December 2nd
10am-5pm
Come to the Mattress Factory and shop one-of-a-kind items by artist from the local area. Craft Factory, sponsored by the Mattress Factory Shop, is an opportunity for local artists to display and sell their handmade crafts. Perfect for holiday giving, The Craft Factory puts the spirit of the DIY community in the spotlight. From Jewelry to clothing to books and more, there will be something for everyone at this alternative craft fair!

After you make your purchases stop by the holiday stamping table to decorate paper and wrap your presents.
Enjoy ARTLab hands-on art activities from 1 – 3 PM

Downtown Art in Public Places

Just released today: Pittsburgh Art in Public Places; Downtown Walking Tour

The Office of Public Art has published an exciting guide to art in public places in downtown Pittsburgh. No matter where you are downtown, you are steps away from experiencing a work of art. By taking this tour of four downtown neighborhoods, residents and visitors will experience remarkable artwork by some of the nationally & internationally recognized artists. Since many of the artists were inspired by our region when they created their pieces, the tour is also a great way to learn about Pittsburgh’s place in history. Explore the dynamic collection of art in public places in four downtown neighborhoods. Each tour takes an hour to 90 minutes.

There are three ways to get a copy of the tour:
1. Download a free copy: www.publicartpittsburgh.org

2. Visit the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council offices, 707 Penn Avenue, 2nd floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Open Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.

3. Call 412.394.3353 to have a copy shipped to you ($7 shipping/handling fee). To request more information, send an email to publicart@pittsburghartscouncil.org