Saint Patrick’s Day With Ceann
Today is the real day of Saint Patrick’s day and what better way to celebrate then then with local Irish rock band Ceann! The band will be performing at the Hard Rock Cafe in Station Square tonight at 8pm. Catch up with the band and show them your Irish spirit!
“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Days UPDATE
The Post-Gazette has compiled a list of events that will be occurring for “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Days. The events; which begin on March 20th, honor Fred Rogers who would have been celebrating his 80th birthday.
Update:
A “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Days website is now up with complete details on the event.
Iron City Beer’s Grand Comeback!
Iron City beer has been brewing for almost 150 years, and this year will mark a new campaign from Iron City to gain national popularity. Blog Drink Iron City has been keeping up with Iron City’s move to change the way they do business. One of the changes that will be noticed is the new packaging for all Iron City products. There is also new partnerships with local businesses to have easier access to Iron City beer, so expect Iron City at all of your favorite bars. The new campaign is a contribution with Pittsburgh 250.
Now all that is needed is a new Iron City website!
Also for you tech lovers Diggnation features IC light on episode 68!
Mod Cloth
The Pittsburgh online boutique ModCloth was recently mentioned in Pop City. The company, which was founded by two graduates of CMU, started the business selling retro-inspired clothing as a hobby. Thanks to technological aids they’ve been very successful, and today they’re looking to expand and hire more employees.
CMU Sneakerology 101
Street fashion magazine Hypebeast posted an article today about CMU’s offering of a Sneakerology course. The course focuses on the roots of sneaker culture and the influences that have changed the way sneakers are perceived in the world. To study sneakers, the course refers to sneaker websites and the book Where’d You Get Those. The course offers a midterm of designing your own sneakers incorporating the trends and knowledge learned throughout course.
FIRST Robotics Competition On Friday
Back in February I mentioned FIRST robotics — a youth robotics competition aimed at promoting engineering and science fields. The six weeks of intense robot building are over and the Pittsburgh regional will be held this weekend. The fun starts Thursday (March 15th), continues on Friday, and then concludes with a tournament and awards ceremony on Sunday. Taking place in the Petersen Events Center, the event is free and open to the public.
Neighborhood Pride and Cupcakes
Coco’s Cupcakes will be hosting a neighborhood pride event tomorrow; Friday, March 6th. Coco’s will be preparing cupcakes that will represent many of the neighborhoods in Pittsburgh, each having a unique taste to the neighborhood.
The event is in partnership with Neighbor Teaze, t-shirts that represent many of the Pittsburgh neighborhoods (more coming soon from them) with the name of the neighborhood and a reference relating to that neighborhood. Check them out today and represent your neighborhood!
Todd Hryckowian’s mention of the event on the Flickr Pittsburgh group.
Fashion Retailer Grows Downtown
Today’s Post-Gazette has a piece on Downtown Chick retailers of the kind of haute couture that, let’s be honest, you really can’t afford. Located in the Clark Building downtown, there is both a physical store and a (more successful) online operation. They employ aggressive national advertising, a staff of 30, and the kind of models I have absolutely no chance with. It’s a splash of New York style right here in the city of bridges.
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 in Acholiland, Uganda that help to provide education to victimized children.
The evening will include live music, art, food, and screening of the Invisible Children documentary. There will be a cover charge of $10 and merchandise from Invisible Children will be available at the event.
Read more about the event on the Creative TreeHouse’s blog post
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 important figure in Pittsburgh and to the many Steelers fans throughout the US. He will be truly missed but never forgotten.
