Entries from February, 2008

Invisible Children Benefit Show

Posted by Ryan on February 28th, 2008 filed in Uncategorized

The Creative TreeHouse will be hosting an art and music benefit for Invisible Children on March 9th. Invisible Children is an organization that was created to help raise awareness regarding the issues children of Northern Uganda are currently facing as a result of civil war. Invisible Children have helped developed and funded many programs over […]

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RIP Myron Cope

Posted by Ryan on February 27th, 2008 filed in Local News

Today, February 27th, 2008 marks the passing of beloved sports news caster Myron Cope. Myron Cope passed away today at the the age of 79 because of respiratory failure. Myron became notorious for the creation of the terrible towel during 1975’s NFL playoff game between the Steelers and the Baltimore Colts. Myron Cope is an […]

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March 20th Wear Your Favorite Sweater

Posted by Ryan on February 27th, 2008 filed in Culture, Events

March 20th will mark the 80th birthday of Fred Rogers, to celebrate his birthday a new YouTube video made by our friend Mr. McFeely encourages everyone to wear a their favorite sweater on March 20th.
The sweater event will cap off “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Days which will run March 15th - 20th and will […]

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Pittsburgh Sign Project

Posted by Ryan on February 25th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture, Websites

The Pittsburgh Sign Project is a project created through a grant to capture the signs that make up Pittsburgh through photographs. To collect photographs of the signs, the organizers are asking for submissions from local photographers. The photo collection will later be published in a book that will also reflect Pittsburgh’s 250 years.
If you’re a […]

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Urban Velo Bike Magazine

Posted by Ryan on February 18th, 2008 filed in Culture, Websites

Biking in Pittsburgh is becoming a huge activity among Pittsburghers, whether it is biking to work or biking on many of Pittsburgh’s city trails; biking is a new part of Pittsburgh. Local zine Urban Velo goes beyond Pittsburgh and covers the latest news, culture, and gear for bikers all over the world. Besides, running a zine Urban Velo also runs a […]

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Ron Mueck’s Invasion at the Warhol

Posted by Ryan on February 15th, 2008 filed in Art, Events

Images of Ron Mueck’s realistic sculptures are scattered throughout the internet, but now until March 30th Pittsburghers will get the opportunity to experience Ron Mueck’s work at the Andy Warhol Museum. This showcase is a truly amazing experience and will amaze any visitor with how realistic and life-like each of Mueck’s sculptures are. 
More info about the event can be found at Post-Gazette 

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Developing the Toys of Tomorrow

Posted by Ryan on February 13th, 2008 filed in Technology

Two new Pittsburgh start-ups are working hard to develop the best in robotic toys. Interbots and Bossa Nova Concepts; both spinoffs from Carnegie Mellon, are focusing on developing robots that will be family friendly and will have emotional response. The companies are both privileged to be part of Pittsburgh, as many investors and opportunities are available to new start-ups.
To read more about these two start-ups […]

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South Side Soup Crawl

Posted by Ryan on February 12th, 2008 filed in Culture, Events

The South Side Mid-Winter Soup Contest will be held this Saturday the 16th. For $5 and a donation of a can of soup to the Brashear Association Food Pantry you will receive admission to the event as you travel along East Carson street receiving soup from many of the participating restaurants and cafes. It is a great way to get to help out an organization […]

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oneUP Skate Shop Reopens

Posted by Ryan on February 12th, 2008 filed in Culture

Pittsburgh’s premiere skate shop oneUP has just recently reopened to the public at a new location. If you are looking for the latest skate gear and parts, then travel down to 1409 East Carson street in the South Side to find the new location of oneUP. 
Another skate shop to check out in South Side is HeadBoards which also offers snowboarding equipment and gear. If […]

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Local Motion Calling for Designers

Posted by Ryan on February 4th, 2008 filed in Art, Culture, Events

Local Motion is an annual event that gathers local designers, models and stylist, to show their work and talent in fashion design as well, raise money for Dress for Success. The event held last year at Hazlett Theatre, brought in 300 guests and raised $6,500 for Dress for Success’ organization which helps to provide woman with […]

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