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The 2013 Pittsburgh Cinema in the Park series kicks off on Saturday

Image courtesy of Pittsburgh Citiparks

The Dollar Bank Cinema in the Park series resumes for the 2013 season this Saturday, June 8 at dusk. The free event, hosted at various local city parks, invites movie-goers to lay back, relax, and enjoy weekly movie screenings.

The series features both kid-friendly G- and PG-rated flicks, such as Finding Nemo and Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax, as well as popular PG-13 films like The Dark Knight Rises, The Hobbit, and The Hunger Games.

Guests are asked not to bring alcoholic beverages, but snacks, drinks, and chairs and blankets are encouraged.

Flagstaff Hill also has a Wednesday night concert series before the movie starts with musical performances from 7-8 p.m.

Inclement weather may cause cancellations, so visit the Cinema in the Park website or call 412-422-6426 for more information.

Check out the movie listings below or click on the map for a list of film dates and locations.

Click for an Interactive map of Pittsburgh Cinema in the Park movie dates and locations.

Arsenal Park
Location: 39th and Butler Streets, Lawrenceville
Dates: Fridays, June 14 – August 30, 2013
Time: Dusk

June 14- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)

June 21- Hook (PG)

June 28- Thunderstruck (PG)

July 5- Hotel Transylvania (PG)

July 12- The Goonies (PG)

July 19- Rise of the Guardians (PG)

July 26- Finding Nemo (G)

August 2- ParaNorman (PG)

August 9- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)

August 16- Jumanji (PG)

August 23- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

August 30- Chimpanzee (G)

Brookline Memorial Park
Location: Oakridge Street, Brookline
Dates: Thursdays, June 13 – August 29, 2013
Time: Dusk

June 13- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)

June 20- Hook (PG)

June 27- Thunderstruck (PG)

July 4- Holiday – no movie

July 11- The Goonies (PG)

July 18- Rise of the Guardians (PG)

July 25- Finding Nemo (G)

August 1- ParaNorman (PG)

August 8- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)

August 15- Jumanji (PG)

August 22- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

August 29- Chimpanzee (G)

Schenley Park
Location: Flagstaff Hill
Dates: Sundays and Wednesdays, June 9 – August 28, 2013
Time: Dusk

Wednesday Night Concert Series at Flagstaff Hill
Come early to enjoy mid-week musical performances.
Time: 7-8 p.m. (before the movies begin at dusk)

June 9- The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)

June 12- The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13) Concert: Jeff Bush

June 16- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)

June 19- Men in Black (PG-13) Concert: ’Lamint

June 23- Hook (PG)

June 26- Jack Reacher (PG-13) Concert: Patti Spadaro Band

June 30- Thunderstruck (PG)

July 3- The Dark Night Rises (PG-13) Concert: Muddy Kreek Blues Band

July 7- Hotel Transylvania (PG)

July 10- The Vow (PG-13) Concert: Swing Nova

July 14- The Goonies (PG)

July 17- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13) Concert: Savvy Band

July 21- Rise of the Guardians (PG)

July 24- The Tuskegee Airmen (PG-13) Concert: theFIVE6

July 28- Finding Nemo (G)

July 31- The Hunger Games (PG-13) Concert: Shinizyn

August 4- ParaNorman (PG)

August 7- Lincoln (PG-13) Concert: Bobby Short Band

August 11- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)

August 14- The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 (PG-13) Concert: Bridgette Perdue

August 18- Jumanji (PG)

August 21- Skyfall (PG-13) Concert: The Grid

August 25- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

August 28- The Avengers (PG-13) Concert: Daniels & McClain

Grandview Park
Location: Bailey Avenue, Mt. Washington
Date: Saturdays, June 8 – August 31, 2013
Time: Dusk

June 8- The Pirates! Band of Misfits (PG)

June 15- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)

June 22- Hook (PG)

June 29- Thunderstruck (PG)

July 6- Hotel Transylvania (PG)

July 13- The Goonies (PG)

July 20- Rise of the Guardians (PG)

July 27- Finding Nemo (G)

August 3- ParaNorman (PG)

August 10- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)

August 17- Jumanji (PG)

August 24- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

August 31- Chimpanzee (G)

Highland Park
Location: Reservoir Drive
Dates: 3 Mondays, June 17, July 15 and August 19
Time: Dusk

June 17- Hook (PG)

July 15- Rise of the Guardians (PG)

August 19- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

Riverview Park
Location: Observatory Hill
Dates: Saturdays, June 8 – August 31, 2013
Time: Dusk

June 8- American Graffiti (PG)

June 15- The Amazing Spider-Man (PG-13)

June 22- Men in Black 3 (PG-13)

June 29- Jack Reacher (PG-13)

July 6- The Dark Knight Rises (PG-13)

July 13- Psycho (PG-13)

July 20- The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (PG-13)

July 27- The Tuskegee Airmen (PG-13)

August 3- The Hunger Games (PG-13)

August 10- Lincoln (PG-13)

August 17- Casablanca (PG)

August 24- Skyfall (PG-13)

August 31- The Avengers (PG-13)

West End- Elliott Overlook Park
Location: Elliott Overlook
Dates: Tuesdays, June 11 – August 27, 2013
Time: Dusk

June 11- Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted (PG)

June 18- Hook (PG)

June 25- Thunderstruck (PG)

July 2- Hotel Transylvania (PG)

July 9- The Goonies (PG)

July 16- Rise of the Guardians (PG)

July 23- Finding Nemo (G)

July 30- ParaNorman (PG)

August 6- Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax (PG)

August 13- Jumanji (PG)

August 20- Jack the Giant Slayer (PG-13)

August 27- Chimpanzee (G)

Fun in the Snow! (Radio Round Up for Jan. 13)

Happy New Year! There were a few comments yesterday on Facebook and Twitter about the January slump – hopefully you will find one of the following events a good reason to get out of the house and enjoy January in Pittsburgh. Here is a round up of the events we shared on the DVE morning show today.

Snow Shovel Riding Championships

Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012 @ Noon – weather permitting
Old Economy Park

Mascot Skate @ Schenley Park Skating Rink

25th Annual Mascot Skate – who knew pirate parrot was that old?
Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012
1:30-3:30pm

Volunteer for MLK Day of Service

Monday, January 16, 2012
Habitat for Humanity and Pittsburgh Cares have organized a huge day of volunteering.
300 volunteers with almost 20 projects across the city
Details are available here

Free Family Fun for MLK Day

Science Center – Free Admissions
Glass Center
MLK Jr. Day in Schenley Park – Free skaring, snowshoeing, arts and crafts
August Wilson Center – Free Admission

Pittsburgh Restaurants Week

January 16-22, 2012
Over 30 participating restuarnts are offering super deals on 3 course meals

New Restaurants to open in Pittsburgh in 2012

Check out a run down of 5 new places that will be opening soon in Pittsburgh here.

Classic Movies This Weekend

Gone with the Wind – Sunday @ the Hollywood Theater in Dormont

An American in Paris – Saturday Cinebrunch @ the Oaks Theater in Oakmont

New Mini Golf Course Opens in Schenley Park

As if you needed another reason to love Schenley Park. The parks, oh the parks. One of the reasons Pittsburgh continues to be rated as an awesome place to live is our parks.

Schenley Park just added more fun for the summer season – today, June 16 – the mini golf course opens at Schenley Park.

Schenley Park Mini Golf Course Website

Location: Schenley Park Skating Rink

Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 4-9 p.m., Saturday-Sunday, 1-9 p.m.

Cost: $4 adults/$3 children

Information: 412-422-6547

The mini golf course idea was the result of an audit of the Schenley Park skating rink audit from Controller Michael Lamb’s office in 2010. The idea is to come up with a way for the facility to be used year round. Read more about the audit from the Post-Gazette here.

Urban Hike Heads to South Oakland

Urban Hike is one of our favorite Pittsburgh organizations. Every month or so the Urban Hike organizers plan out a hike through a different neighborhood. There is always a great crowd of people and some local experts. The hikes are free and move at a leisurely pace. There are usually some stops for water along the way and those who choose go out for some snacks at the end.

Urban Hike South Oakland

When: Sunday June 5th, 9:45am

Where: Dinosaur Park, Map

What: Urban Hike adventure in South Oakland

Who: Come one and all, and bring friends

Facebook Event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168674839858971

More details on the meeting place:

We got some much appreciated technical help to more exactly pinpoint the meeting location for Sunday’s hike. Check out the Map.
We are meeting at the playground in Schenley Park officially called Anderson Park (affectionately referred to as “Dinosaur Park”). If you look at the crazy intersection between Panther Hollow Road and Boulevard of the Allies, there is a spur that comes off Panther Hollow Road right at that junction. The spur ends in a cul de sac that abuts the Boulevard. There is playground next to the spur (if you go to the satellite view you should see it) and there is free parking along the road there. We will be gathering right next to the playground, where the road meets the cement path leading into the park.

Check out our previous posts about urban hike here.

Snowing and Sled Riding in the ‘Burgh

: Image via Wikipedia

Before I get started, there has been a pretty lengthy debate as to whether riding a sled in the snow is termed as sledding or sled riding. Now, I never considered the term sled riding EVER to be incorrect since I’ve grown up in either central/western PA my entire life. As soon as I went to college, though, things changed. For example, here’s a conversation I had with my friend from New Jersey:

Me: “Hey Brian! Do you want to go sled riding with us on Flagstaff Hill?”

Brian: “. . . What? You mean sledding.”

Me: “No. I definitely meant sled riding.”

Brian: “No. Sled riding doesn’t make sense. You meant sledding.”

Me: “You ride on a sled… which is why it’s called sled riding. We’re going sled riding.”

After a long-winded discussion and bringing in a few of our friends, it was decided that Western PA people didn’t know what they were talking about and sled riding was incorrect.

So what is it? Are you going sled riding or sledding?