Tag Archives: Strip District

The 3 F's – Fun, Festival, Free

This Saturday, May 17th is the Annual Venture Outdoors Festival. For one day – open up all of their activities for a free festival. If you have been wanting to try hiking/biking/climbing/kayaking – this is your chance to try it out for free!  This local blogger/college student is looking forward to finishing their exams and attending the festival before they graduate on Sunday.

WHAT: 8th Annual Venture Outdoors Festival

WHEN: Saturday, May 17th – 11:00 AM-6:00 PM

WHERE: Washington’s Landing near Millvale, along the Allegheny

WHO: Beginners & Experts – All ages and skill levels. Anyone interested in learning more about outdoor recreation in the region.

FORMAT: Day long FREE festival with tons of exciting activities for the whole family from kayaking, canoeing, fishing, yoga, biking, climbing and more! Also including boat shuttle, music all day from WYEP, and live music from 28 North, Euphonic Brew, and The Greens.

INFO: Call 412.255.0564

The Venture Outdoors Festival is also part of the 7th annual Great Outdoors Week (May 16 – May 25). Discover more outdoor adventures during GOW by visiting www.greatoutdoorsweek.org.

Rare Opportunity to Check Out My Favorite Dining Establishment

Succor Soiree
Monday, March 10, 5:30-7:30pm at Enrico’s, 2022 Penn Ave., Strip District
$15/person to benefit the Union Project
I know this is last minute notice but I wanted to share this invitation with Pittsburgh. On Monday night there is a little event to benefit the Union Project (which is one of my favorite places/organizations in Pittsburgh) at the Enrico Biscotti Company in the strip district – which is probably my most favorite place to dine in Pittsburgh. Enrico’s Cafe is a tiny little hidden cafe behind the biscotti shop on Penn Ave that has an amazing atmosphere, delicious food, open kitchen.

The cafe is usually only open for lunch, but on Monday they will be open for this special event. The event is only $15 and everything goes to support the Union Project. I will be there – I hope you will consider stopping by for a great event.

Another fun fact about the Enrico Biscotti Company is that it was the setting for the film The Bread My Sweet – which starred Scott Baio and was filmed at the biscotti co in 2001. The film was released on video under the title A Wedding for Bella. You can read my blog post about the film here.

If you can RSVP to hilary@unionproject.org if not please just show up!

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Fancy Pants Fundraiser

So I know some people have been looking for an excuse to go to a dress up party. Here is a perfect excuse – the folks at Gilda’s club have put together a fun evening of drinking and dancing at dejaVu. Gilda’s Club is a great organization that is here to support anyone who is impacted by cancer. The Western PA’s Gilda’s Club is relatively new to Pittsburgh and has a great new facility in the Strip District. I know Carly is working to make this a fantastic event.

Gilda’s Club – The Red Carpet Event (Click on the flyer for more details)
Saturday February, 23, 2008
8-Midnight, Open Bar 8-10pm
dejaVu Lounge, 2106 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

PGHflicks – The Bread My Sweet

One of the great things about holidays is that we usually get to catch up on some movies. I have been wanting to compile some reviews of Pittsburgh books and movies but there are some I haven’t seen in quite some time. I let my sister select the movie this evening and she suggested The Bread My Sweet. This is a delightful little movie that was filmed here in Pittsburgh in 2001. Scott Baio plays an executive/baker at the Enrico Biscotti company in the Strip district.
The film is filled with great views of Pittsburgh and the bakery. It is a little cheesy but a nice story and you just can’t not like Scott Baio’s character.

The movie was renamed “A Wedding for Bella” when it was released on video/DVD. The film is available on Netflix – add it to your list and let us know what you think.

What other movies filmed in Pittsburgh are your favorites – I am working on putting together a list. Please share.

Benefit Concert for Muscians in New Orleans

Randy Baumann from WDVE sent event to me and I am thrilled to share the information. Thursday night is a benefit concert for Tipitina’s foundation in New Orleans. Tipitina’s foundation has a great mission and I sure this is going to be a great event. I hope you will attend.
Thursday, November 29th
Altar Bar, Strip District

I love the poster for this event – I am going to have to email the guys at LotusForge and see what other poster masterpieces they have put together.

The mission of the Tipitina’s Foundation is to restore Louisiana’s irreplaceable music community and preserve the state’s unique musical cultures.