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This Weekend in Pittsburgh: Holiday Lights, Beardfest, Sloth Day and 2 New Restaurants

Here is our weekly round up of events we share on WDVE – Friday Mornings at 6:45 am.

Light Up Night 2007

Light Up Night 2007 Image by michaelrighi via Flickr

Light Up Night(s) 2011

  • Bridge Party
    • Friday on the Roberto Clemente Bridge
    • Johnny Angel and The Halos, No Bad Juju, Fireworks Celebration
  • Rink at PPG Opens
  • 2nd Annual Horse-Drawn Carriage Prade
    • Saturday @ 6pm
    • 100 Carriages
  • Charity Event with Moscow Mule
Beardfest
  • Friday, November 18, 2011 8pm
  • Future Tenant Gallery
  • “A celebration of the art of facial hair” to raise awareness and funds for prostate cancer in honor of Moovember

Sloth Saturday
  • Saturday, November 19, 2011 is International Sloth Day
  • Pittsburgh Aviary
  • Sloth activities for the whole family
Animal Friends’ Pet Photos with Santa
  • Saturday, November 19  from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm @ Animal Friends
  • Bring your pet to Animal Friends for photos with Santa and receive three – 4” X 6” prints for just $10 that will be mailed to your home. Advance registration is not required.
  • Cats and bunnies must be in carriers and dogs on a leash. People- and pet-friendly animals only (Sorry – looks like you can’t bring your sloth for a photo with Santa).
Polish Hike
  • sad that you missed last week’s polish fest – have no fear!
  • Saturday, November 19, 2011 – join Venture Outdoors for a 4 mile  hike
  • followed by a polish feast at Harrison Hills park
Bakery’s Cooking
  • Saturday, November 19, 2011
  • 5-8pm @ Bakery Square
  • Local chef’s will teach you how to prepare your holiday favorites
  • Purchase tickets online for $10 here ($12 at the door – cash only)
  • Saturday, November 19, 2011
  • 5:30-8:30pm @ Saddle Ridge in Station Square
  • Sponsored by Pittsburgh Rugby Club
  • The Rugby Club will be collecting non perishable food items for the Greater Pittsburgh Food Bank
New Restaurants that Opened this Week!
  • Verde on Penn Ave
  • The Porch on Forbes Ave in Schenley Plaza – right in the heart of Oakland

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Rugby, Roller Derby, Pet Friendly Concerts and Contests Radio Round Up – June 18, 2010

Detroit Derby Girls vs. Steel City Derby Demon...
Image by colin j. via Flickr
  • Friday, June 18, 2010, 7pm @ Founders Field
  • Pittsburgh Vipers vs. Boston Thirteens
  • FREE – bring your own cooler, snacks, etc.
Make a Mug for Dad

  • Family friendly workshop in the ceramics studio at the Union Project
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010 – 10am
  • $25/family
Love Your Pet – Pet Friendly Block Party at South Side Works

  • Saturday, June 19, 2010 5-11pm, FREE
  • This Saturday’s party at South Side Works is Love Your Pet Day
  • Pet owners and lovers are invited to bring their 4 legged friends for an outdoor concert
  • Treats for humans and pets alike will be available
  • Saturday, June 19, 2010, 6:30 pm @ Romp-N-Roll skating rink in Glenshaw
  • Roller derby double header
  • The Blitzburgh Bombers vs North East Ohio Rock n’ Roller Girls from Akron, OH.
  • AND The Burning River Roller Girls from Cleveland are back in the ‘burgh for a rematch

Fairs, Flowers and Flea – Radio Round Up – April 16, 2010

BT SmallHere is the list of things we discussed on WDVE this morning.  You can hear our weekend picks Friday morning at 6:45 on 102.5FM.

Since your dad was a lad…Gus and Yia Yai’s Ice Balls

  • Check out some of the local businesses along Butler St.
  • Friday – Sunday, April 16-28, 2010
  • Raffles, prizes, and more
  • Stay dry with an umbrella from Here You Go – http://1000umbrellas.org/
  • annual spring celebration at Carnegie Mellon
  • Check out the buggy races on Saturday morning 9am-Noon
  • Creative and handcrafted carnival games on the midway
  • Follow spring Carnival on twitter @cmucarnival and check out the live webcams at SpringCarnival.org
  • Pittsburgh’s Annual Earth Day celebration
  • hikes, yoga, kids activities and more
  • Saturday, April 17, 2010 11am-4pm – FREE!

Pittsburgh Flea Opening Day

  • Sunday, April 17 is the first Sunday for the brand new city flea market in the Strip District
  • Outdoor flea market will be open every Sunday from 8am-3pm – rain or shine
  • Antiques, treats, vintage and handmade items

Register to Vote!

  • Monday, April 19, 2010 is the last day to register to vote before the May primary elections. Click here to register to vote now.
  • Click this link, answer the questions, print the form – all of your info will be included, sign your name and mail it in.

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

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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
  • In honor of Mr. Rodgers Birthday – Kids get in free
  • Saturday, March 20, 2010
  • Saturday, March 20, 2010 – 1-5pm
  • Join the Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation for a walking tour of the county office building and former jail building

New Episode of Should I Drink That & Giveaway

  • Our favorite award winning beer drinkers are back with a new episode – this month they are interviewing Lew Bryson – A Pennsylvania craft beer expert – they have some info on PLCB raids in Philadelpia and a movement to change the state liquor laws
  • Also enter to win a $50 gift card to Pipers Pup and a subscription to Pittsburgh Magazine
  • In celebration of women’s history month – LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) will be showing a documentary about Perel Mesta at the chapel at Homewood Cemetary
  • Perle Mesta was US Ambassador to Luxembourg in the 1950s, she was know as the hostess with the mostess for throwing lavish parties, her favorite drink was champagne and she is buried in Homewood cemetery.
  • Sunday, March 21, 2010 – 2pm @ Homewood Cemetery
  • Facebook Event – http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=381067855776
  • Pgh Filmmakers and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership have teamed up to show some favorite urban romances
  • March 19-25, 2010 they will be screening When Harry Met Sally and Breakfast at Tiffany’s
  • March 23, 2010 Noon-8pm
  • Ben & Jerry’s Forbes Ave. Sq. Hill

Bald Heads, Shamrocks, Doga and More – Radio Round Up – March 12, 2010

Leading the St. Patrick's parade
Image by talkradionews via Flickr
Here are the links for this weekend, you can listen to us most friday mornings at 6:45 am – we catch up with with Jim and Randy on WDVE about things to in Pittsburgh!  A thanks to the kind folks at Oh Yeah! Ice Cream (follow them on twitter @oysocial) for coffee and brainstorming on this weekends list.
  • To help raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation which supports kids with cancer – Bill Toland will be shaving his head
  • Make a donation or post a tweet about the event and win an I Shamrock PGH t-shirt
  • Sunday, March 14, 2010 – 2pm, Meet @ Calico Jacks on the North Side
  • Hash House Harriers, 4-5 Mile Run or Walk with beer stops along the way
  • Benefits the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
  • Wear a green dress

Dog + Yoga = DOGA

  • Sunday March 14, 3pm @ Animal Friends
  • Yoga and meditation for you and your dog
Minty Margarita at Mad Mex

  • 2 of the best things every combined in to one awesome drink – the Mad Mex Margarita meets the Shamrock Shake
  • Lots of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at all of the Pittsburgh area Mad Mexs locaitons (Oakalnd is still out favorite :))
Carnegie Museum is Free on Thursday Evenings in March
  • Museum is open until 8pm on Thursdays
  • Free admission after 3:30 pm
  • March 15-19, 2010 – Drop off sweaters at the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership