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Weekend Events – Tar & Feathering, Beach Party, Rusted Root and Lots More

Another perfect August weekend in Pittsburgh.  We hope you will use Yinztagram to share your photos of how you are enjoying these last few weeks of summer in Pittsburgh.  (If you are asking “what’s Yinztagram?” right now you are missing out, or shall we say ‘aht – click here to read up on the app for putting more Pittsburgh in your photos.)

Here is a list of the events we shared on WDVE this morning.  There are lots of great ways to celebrate in Pittsburgh this weekend – kick off the weekend with the celebration of the Whiskey Rebellion at Wigle Whiskey’s tar and feathering party.  Then hit up one of the many festivals around town this weekend – everything from a beach a Bakery Square, Tomato & Garlic at Phipps and for the Renaissance Festival fans – The Renaissance Festival is back in town.

Inaugural Tar and Feathering Party

  • Wigle Whiskey
  • Friday, August 24, 2012
  • 6-9pm
  • Celebrate the Whiskey Rebellion with modern day (creative) interpretations of tar and feathering
  • Free to attend, $5 Wigle Cocktails, Food Trucks
Bikes, Beer & a Movie – Premium Rush

  • Friday, August 24, 2012
  • Join Iron City Bikes @ OTB at 8pm
  • Head to South Side Works to watch the 10:05pm showing of Premium Rush
  • Check out Iron City Bike on Facebook and Twitter @IronCityBikes
Horror Fan Flea Market

  • Saturday, August 25
  • 10am-2pm
  • Facebook Event
  • Hollywood Theater in Dormont
  • Followed by screenings of Don’t Look in the Basement and Demons
Bakery Square is Transformed into Bakery Beach 

  • Saturday and Sunday, August 25 & 26, 2012
  • Bakery Square becomes a beach with complete with sand and a water slide
  • Saturday – beach party
  • Sunday – Bakery Square Marketplace – IMadeIt Market brings in the crafty vendors
Shadyside Arts Festival

  • Saturday & Sunday, August 25 & 26, 2012
  • Walnut Street is closed to traffic
  • 150 artists from 30 different states
Mike Medved Band 

  • Saturday, August 25, 2012
  • Club Cafe
  • 7-9pm
Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival

  • Sunday, August 26, 2012
  • 11am-5pm
  • Phipps Conservatory
  • Farmers market including a roasting station with Phipps-grown garlic
  • Tomato contest
Start Up Drinks @ The Apple Store

  • Sunday, August 25, 2012
  • Network with other Pittsburgh entrepreneurs
  • 6-7:30 @ the Apple Store on Walnut St.
  • 7:30-9:30 @ Steel Cactus
Rusted Root at Hartwood Acres

  • 13th Annual Allegheny County Music Festival
  • Sunday, August 26, 2012
  • 5:00pm Opening Bands
  • 7:30pm Rusted Root
  • $20/car benefits Health and Human Services
Last Weekend for the Westmoreland County Fair

  • Fair runs though Saturday August 25, 2012
First Weekend of The Renaissance Festival 

  • First weekend is August 25 & 26

 

Let’s Get Tarred and Feathered

I am embarrased that I have not posted more about Wigle Whiskey here on IheartPGH.  Earlier this summer, the folks who own Wigle helped me to plan a tour and tasting of their fine facility as a going away party for a friend.  This was a tall order – I wanted the going away festivities to be something that would make my friend really want to stay in Pittsburgh.  Meredith, of of the family members that owns and operates Wigle, went above and beyond – the tour was fun, funny and educational – and a nice alternative to you usual going away happy hour.  And there was plenty of the happy hour spirits flowing – the tour starts with a cocktail and ends with a tasting.  Sign up at WigleWhiskey.com for an upcoming tour.  Tours fill up quickly.

But you don’t want to wait for the tour? Well you are in luck – the folks at Wigle are celebrating the whiskey rebellion with a free tar and feather party this Friday.

What does Wigle have to do with the Whiskey Rebellion?

Wigle Whiskey is named after Philip Wigle who was a key player in the Whiskey Rebellion. In 1794, Phillip Wigle defended his right to distill in a tussle with a tax collector. He unwittingly helped spark the Whiskey Rebellion, which pitted Pennsylvania distillers against George Washington’s troops.

Why Tar and Feathers?

Tarring and Feathering has historically been used to protest taxes in Europe and in America. During the Whiskey Rebellion, local tax collectors were tarred and feathered by Pittsburgh distillers. The distillers were living on what was considered the frontier and felt betrayed by their new government eastward. Pittsburgh was then the epicenter of American whiskey production and so was the hardest hit by the distillation tax enacted by Alexander Hamilton and George Washington.

Will there really be tar and feathers?

Think of it as a creative interpretation of tar and feathering – Wigle has invited the creative minds at the Mattress Factory, Attack Theater, Society for Contemporary Craft, Toonseum, Carnegie Library and the Carnegie Science Center to create a modern, safe, and presumably less messy  interpretation of tar and feathering.

Will I be able to drink whiskey at the event with out being tarred?

Yes!  The event is free and open to all. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase $5 whiskey cocktails and food from Pittsburgh food trucks, including the Pittsburgh Taco Truck, Franktuary and the Goodie Truck.

Wigle Whiskey Tar & Feather Party
Friday, Aug 24 from 6-9 PM
Wigle Whiskey Distillery, 2401 Smallman Street
Free Admission!
Facebook Event

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JOIN THE WHISKEY REBELLION II!

This just in from our friends at Harris Grill (and yes they are rebuilding and will reopen).  I think few people realize that the original whiskey rebellion started right here in Western, PA (check out the entire history here).  I don’t usually post political things on this website, however the people organizing this event are some big Pittsburgh lovers.  I have great respect for many of the businesses hosting this event, they are local businesses that continue to donate their time, energy and money to many organizations in the Pittsburgh area.

Celebrate Unity Night & Roll Back The Tax!

What Is It? A Celebration & a Fundraiser to Help Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation (FACT) Continue the Fight to Repeal the Allegheny County Drink Tax.

When Is It? Monday, February 11, 2008, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm

Where Is It? Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Avenue, Lawrenceville, (412) 688-8200

What’s Included? Craft-brewed beers from Penn Brewery, The Church Brew Works & Rivertown Pour House! Savory food provided by the cities best chefs & local entertainment playing original music including the NoDrinkTax Jig by Terry Griffith!

Participation? Tickets are $40.00 per person.

TICKETS: Tickets can be obtained through FACT’s Website, www.stopdrinktax.com, and in person at (The Church Brew Works 688-8200, The Priory 231-3338 & Penn Brewery 237-9400 in the North Side & via www.pennbrew.com )

A silent auction of great gift baskets will be a part of the evenings activities. Event proceeds are used to finance activities seeking the repeal of the 10% County Drink Tax.

JOIN THE WHISKEY REBELLION II!

In 1794, the people of Western Pennsylvania banded together to fight against an unfair and counterproductive tax on whiskey. In 2008, farsighted voting Americans in Allegheny County have united to demand the repeal of the unfair and counterproductive 10% Drink Tax. Friends Against Counterproductive Taxation (FACT) has been on the forefront of the fight against this tax, and has to date spent hundred of hours and thousands of dollars opposing the Drink Tax. While the Drink Tax has been passed into law, FACT continues the fight to repeal the tax in the courts and through the political process. This is the Kick off Party for Whiskey Rebellion II, and like those citizens of long ago, FACT and its members and allies will not quit and will not go away until the political leaders of Allegheny County listen to their voices!

For more information, visit the website, www.stopdrinktax.com