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Corpse Flower in Bloom at Phipps Conservatory

Pittsburgh is known for its history with zombies. Since Romero’s Dawn of the Dead, Pittsburgh has become the undead capital of the States. According to Zombiepedia (which is apparently a thing):

“Pittsburgh is often considered to be the most-likely ground-zero for the zombie invasion due to its rich history in both zombie folklore as well as pioneering in the field of actual lab creation of zombies.”

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Serious Steeler Fans & Activities for MLK Jr. Day – Radio Round Up (January 14, 2011)

And we are back!  Happy New Year!  We are honored to be back with another weekly Friday update on the DVE morning show.  (You can listen to us chat about weekend events Friday mornings at 6:45am on WDVE).  Here is what we talked about this week.  Check back soon – we are going to be giving away tickets to the Bon Jovi concert next week!

  • This is the perfect weekend to check out the gallery exhibit showing off the best of Steeler Nation
  • Amazing collection that looks at how Steeler’s fans celebrate their team – t-shirts, tattoos, and a reconstruction of Denny DeLuca’s Steelers den.
  • Miller Gallery – Located on Carnegie Mellon’s campus -right a the intersection of Forbes and Morewood (parking in the garage on Forbes is free on the weekends)
  • Gallery is open Tue-Sun, Noon-6pm
  • fun way to get out of the house with the kiddos
  • Saturday, January 15, 2011 Noon-2pm
  • Free activities for kids – decorate your own donut
  • Follow @DunkinPGH on twitter for updates and giveaways

Monday August 9 – Free Admission to Phipps

2010 Phipps Gargoyles & Agave
Image by saeru via Flickr

Admission to Phipps Conservatory is FREE on Monday, August 9, 2010 from 9:30am-5pm.   Free Admission day is made possible by the Buncher Family Foundation.

Its great to see free admission days like this – I know that admissions can add up for families and this is a great opportunity to head over to check out Phipps – you can stay for the day or just stop by and check out a few of the rooms.

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What Do Tequila, Yard Sales, Lawn Bowling Have in Common? (Radio Round Up – May 14, 2010)

phipps agave plant
Image by marshlight via Flickr
You can sample all of these and more in Pittsburgh this weekend – This is the weekend when Pittsburgh wakes up from its long winter nap. Lots of great reasons to get outside and check out the neighborhoods!  Lots of good – free (and low costs) ways to check out the city.

Agave Nights @ Phipps Conservatory

  • The agave plant at phipps is blooming – the agave plant can live for 100 years and only blooms once in its lifetime, currently the plant is growing 12 inches a day
  • Tequila is made from agave, Phipps is showing off the agave plant on Friday nights 5-9pm – the cafe will be serving margaritas and appetizers made with tequila

East End Brewing Keg Ride

  • Each year the folks at East End Brewing invite the community out to literally bike the first keg (or kegs) of pedal pale ale to the bar.
  • Friday, May 14, 2010, Meet @ the Brewery in Homewood at 6pm. Bike ride will be accessible for all levels of cyclist
  • Last year 500+ cyclists helped to bike the first kegs.
  • $10 to participate – the keg ride supports cycling charities – and your ride includes your first beer at the keg destination
    East end brew + bikes

    Image by michael and anna via Flickr

Regent Square Yard Sale Day

  • Saturday, May 15, 2010 – Neighborhood wide yard sale
  • Book sale at the Wilkins School Community Center
  • While you are in the neighboorhood – stop by the Frick Park Lawn Bowling courts on Reynolds St for the Frick Park Lawn Bowling Club open house

Radio Round Up – February 22, 2008

80s Bowling

  • Every Thursday night at Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville

Blogfest 13

  • Friday, Feb 22 5:30-9:30
  • Finnegan’s Wake near PNC Park
  • All local bloggers and podcasters are welcome

Dance Party – soul is back

  • Socialism is back as The Viper Soul Club
  • Saturday, Feb. 23 10pm @ The Shadow Lounge (Corner of Highland and Baum in East Liberty)
  • DJs Juddy & Gordy spinning.. 1960s R&B, Motown and Northern Soul

Venture Outdoors Hikes

  • Lots of Tasty Hikes this weekend and nexts
  • Soup, Hot Chocolate, Tea and more
  • Saturday, February 23 – Hot Chocolate Hike

Last weekend to check out Chihuly at Phipps

PUMP Quiz Night

  • Wednesday, Feb. 27, 7pm
  • Claddagh Irish Pub, Southside Works
  • Free, Teams of 4 bring your thinking cap