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Monster Trucks, Improv and more ways to beat the winter Blues (Radio Round Up 2/19/2011)

Grave Digger 7 with part of its body missing

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Here is a run down of what we talked about on WDVE this morning.  You can listen to IheartPGH on WDVE FM 102.5 at 6:45 am on Friday mornings

No Soup for You! Sadly, the South Side Soup Contest is already sold out but there are a ton of other things happening in town this weekend.  While the soup might be sold out here is a different way to beat cabin fever – the Monster Truck Jam is in town this weekend and tickets are still available for all four shows.

History Uncorked

  • Friday, February 18, 2011  6:30-10:30pm
  • Annual fundraiser for the History Center
  • Tickets are $50 ($25 for History Center Member)

Salsa Fridays

  • Salsa dancing, not salsa for chips
  • Every Friday night at the Cabaret Theater
  • Doors open at 9:30, Lessons from 10-10:30

Looking for more ballroom dancing – check out Absolute Ballroom – classes for all levels

Steel Town Film Factory – The Hollywood Pitch

  • Saturday, February 19, 2011 – 11am
  • Watch the 10 finalists pitch their screen play ideas to the all star Hollywood panel of Pittsburgh connected judges
  • Great way to see the behind the scenes on how movies go from idea to reality

Pink the Pete

  • Watch the Pittsburgh Women’s Basketball team take on West Virginia
  • Saturday, February 19, 2011 – 2pm
  • Tickets are $5 and $1 from each ticket goes to the Susan G. Komen Foundation

Steel City Improv Jam

  • Join the funny folks at Steel City Improve for a free performance – you can participate too or just watch
  • Every Saturday Night, 6:30pm
  • Steel City Improve Theater (look for the blue door) 808B Tripoli St. on the North Side

Steel City Derby Demons – 2011 Season Opener

  • Double header with Buffalo’s Queen City All Stars and Youngstown’s Little Steel Roller Girls
  • Saturday, February 19, 2011, 7pm
  • Romp and Roll – located on Rt. 8 in Glenshaw

Blues for Food 2011

  • An afternoon of live blues music to benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
  • Sunday, February 20, 2011 1-7:30pm
  • Domenico’s Restaurant in Cranberry
  • $10 for adults, kids are free

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