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It’s a Tree Burning, Bluegrass Jamming, Shovel Riding Kind of Weekend in Pittsburgh

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Happy New Year! Welcome to our first weekend list for 2013. Lots of fun in the snow, or possibly rain for this weekend – regardless of the weather – here are some unique events to check out all around Western PA this weekend.

You can hear us live on the radio with the WDVE morning show most Friday mornings at 6:45 am. Here are the details and links for the events we discussed this morning.

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January Ice Jam January 11 & 12, 2013 Butler Days Inn, Butler, PA Huge Bluegrass Festival – a new band performs every half-hour FREE Facebook Page
Annual Verona Christmas Tree Burning Friday, January 11, 2013 7pm Municipal Park on East Railroad St. Music & Free Hot Chocolate Yes, the fire department will be on hand to keep things undercontrol	DSCN4891 (Photo credit: sdbrown)
Ice is Nice Ice Skating in Pittsburgh Last weekend for skating on Penquins Pond at the Highmark Stadium Saturday is the Mascot Skate at Schenley Park
Beaver County Shovel Riding Championships Scheduled for Saturday, January 12, 2013 (could be rescheduled if there isn’t enough snow – call 724-770-2060 to check race status) Old Economy Park, just off Route 989 in Economy 8am Practice Runs 10am Competition Starts Read more about the event in the Post-Gazette	Photo from the Beaver County Tourism Website
Franktuary – Now Open in Lawrenceville The owners of Pittsburgh’s finest hot dog establishment located downtown, Franktuary, have opened a new location in Lawrenceville Hot Dogs, fancy pants cocktails, beer and draft kombucha

This Weekend in Pgh – German Traditions, A Secret Pinball Clubhouse, Historic Murals

Happy Friday – here is a list of the events we discussed on WDVE this morning. With Halloween and Election Day behind us we are officially in the holiday season. Our first, of what is sure to be many holiday events is the Historic Harmony German Christmas Market.

Thanks to the DVE Morning Show for letting us share a few events around town this weekend. You can hear our segment most Friday mornings at 6:45 am.

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Updated Events Calendar – an easy way to see whats happening in town & we now have an easy form to submit your events to the calendar
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Weekend Events

Oakland Chili Contest Friday, November 9, 2012 5-8pm $1 for Chili Samples at Participating Restaurants Vote for your favorites and you could win prizes too
after Hours @ The Library Friday, November 9, 2012 5:30-7:30pm Carneige Library on Smithfield Street Happy Hour benefit for the Library Includes drinks, snacks from Bar Marco
Historic Harmony German Christmas Market Saturday, November 10, 2012 & Sunday, November 11, 2012 Traditional German Christmas Market Food, music, horse drawn carriage rides Harmony Museum
Lawrenceville Pinball Classic Saturday, November 10, 2012 1pm-Midnight one day only pop-up pinball arcade experience located at 4115 Butler Street! a local pinball crew will open the doors to their secret clubhouse for the first time before the space gets gutted for renovation. Expect pinball machines from all eras, live DJs, contests for beginners, mini tournaments for players of all levels, and see some of the world’s best in professional pinball! FREE admission! Prizes! Food! Drinks available, and BYOB. Facebook Event
Traditional German Sauerkraut Supper Saturday, November 10, 2012 4:00pm – 6:00pm Zion Ev. Lutheran Church, 237 37th Street The dinner costs $8 per person, with all proceeds going to benefit the Lawrenceville United Summer Youth Programs will featured roasted pork loin, mashed potatoes, baked beans, sauerkraut, applesauce, red beets, and desert. Call 412-621-2760 for tickets.
Maxo Vanka’s Masterpiece: The Murals at St. Nicholas Church As part of the Three Rivers Film Festival Sunday, November 11, 2012 3pm Regent Square Theater Documentary about the Maxo Vanka Murals at St. Nicholas Church in Millvale	Maxo Vanka Murals, Millvale - 1 (Photo credit: the justified sinner)
Steel City Roller Derby – Battle of the Burgh Sunday, November 11, 2012 Doors open at 5pm, actions beings at 6pm Allegheny Avengers vs. Penn Bruisers

Blogging in the Burgh and a Ton of Fall Weekend Events

Happy Friday! Here is a round up what we were chatting with the WDVE morning show – links to some local blogs, the new book from the bloggers at EatPGH and even more great things to do this weekend in Pittsburgh. You can listen to IheartPGH live on the radio most Friday mornings at 6:45 am on 102.5 FM.

http://storify.com/iheartpgh/blogging-in-the-burgh-and-fall-weekend-events

Some Ice Cold Ways to Beat the Heat This Weekend in Pgh

Happy first weekend in July! Here is our list of weekend events that we shared on WDVE this morning. Here are some ways to keep busy, um, er, rather keep cool this weekend around Pittsburgh. Feel free to add other events we may have missed in the comments section below.

You can listen to the IheartPGH weekend picks on 102.5 fm most Friday mornings at 6:45 am.

TropiCurl – Curling Tournment

All weekend long @ Robert Morris University Island Sports Center (on Neville Island)
National Curling Tournament with 48 teams from US and Canada

@iheartpgh The public is welcome to come check it out free of charge.Plenty of curlers and volunteers around that can answer questions.

— Steve M. (@SteelCurlin) July 6, 2012

The RMU Hockey Rink Set Up for TropiCurl

Unblurred – Gallery Crawl Along Penn Ave.

Friday, July 6, 2012 (and the first Friday of every Month) 6-11pm
Free and open to all
Galleries and Businesses from 4800-5500 Penn Ave, stay open late, some stops offer free beverages
Facebook Event – http://www.facebook.com/events/118957978242505/

Tapped – Pop Up Beer Garden in Lawrenceville

Saturday, July 7, 2012, 3pm
Corner of Butler St. & 36th
Beer from Full Pint Brewing & East End Brewing. Food from Franktuary, PGH Taco Truck, Bar Marco, Fat Cat Baked Goods, and more.
Read about the Tapped Beer Gardens in PopCity here.
Facebook event – http://www.facebook.com/events/357887977610610/

Photo from 1st Tapped Event in the Strip District via Epic Development

Polish Hill Arts Festival

Sunday, July 8, 2012 – Noon-9pm
Polish Food from the Immaculate Heart of Mary church (come early – word on the street is the polish food sells out fast)
Live music all day
Arts, crafts and more
On Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Polish-Hill-Arts-Festival/180346282019834

Other Places to Keep Cool (with Air Conditioning)

The Steel City Improv Theater has shows on Friday and Saturday Nights, $5 a show, and I have confirmed they have working a/c
The Oaks Theater is Showing The Amazing Spider Man all weekend
Museums – This might be a good weekend to visit one of the many awesome museums in Pittsburgh

Flowers, Festivals and Ways to Celebrate Mom this Weekend!

It’s looking like another beautiful spring weekend in Pittsburgh – perfect for outdoor activities and to celebrate Mother’s Day! Here are the links for the events we shared on WDVE Radio this morning. Randy also mention that the Beach Boys will be in Pittsburgh this evening at the Benedum. Tickets are still available here.

St. Nicks Greek Food Festival – Last 2 days

51st Annual Greek Food Festival of deliciousness – located at St. Nicks (the very large church directly across from the museum.)
Friday May 11 & Saturday May 12 – 11am-9pm

Learn to Row and Paddle – FREE

Part of Great Outdoors Week 2012, the Three Rivers Rowing Association is offering free courses in rowing and kaying on Friday, May 11, 2012
Sessions at 6pm and 7:30pm at the Millvale Boathouse