Entries from February, 2008
Invisible Children Benefit Show
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 […]
Read More >>RIP Myron Cope
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 […]
Read More >>March 20th Wear Your Favorite Sweater
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 […]
Pittsburgh Sign Project
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 […]
Urban Velo Bike Magazine
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 […]
Read More >>Ron Mueck’s Invasion at the Warhol
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
Developing the Toys of Tomorrow
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 […]
South Side Soup Crawl
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 […]
Read More >>oneUP Skate Shop Reopens
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 […]
Local Motion Calling for Designers
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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