August 2007
Ice Cream Time - Pittsburgh Style
Now that the summer is almost over I am determined to pack 3 months of summer fun into the last 10 days of extreme heat. Yesterday was a trip to the swimming pool. I was just over at a friends office trying to convince him that he needed to stop working and go get ice cream. Liz Perry has a great post over on Pittsburgh Metroblogging about Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor. Klavon’s is located in the...
Kegerator Art
I just received an email from Scott at East End Brewing with a picture of the first kegerator that I wanted to share.
A Kegerator is a used refrigerator that has been retrofitted with a beer tap on the exterior of the refrigerator connected to a keg on the inside-look ma no ice! In addition to the creative reuse of refrigerators, Sprague Farm and Brew Works will be serving their craft brews...
Radio Round-Up, August 24, 2007
Oakland Furniture Sale
Cheap Furniture, Recycling, Benefits Oakland Planning & Development Corp
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 10-8pm
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
A play at the City Theater
Friday @ 8, Saturday @ 5:30
A guy gets dumped and tries to figure out women
Hot House
Big Awesome fundraiser for Sprout Fund
Tons of people, music demonstration, drinks, food
Saturday 9-Midnight,...
PSL Summer Party and Fall Registrations
The Pittsburgh Sports League is a project of PUMP. Founded in 2000, thousands of people have participated in team sports over the past 7 years. Tons of different leagues - football, soccer, volleyball, kickball, bowling, darts. Put together a team or join as an individual. New this fall is fantasy football.
Fall registrations are going on now and some of the teams are already sold out! Visit...
Derby Days
Just wanted to post an advance warning for this event. Steel City Roller Derby Demons, Pittsburgh’s only all female roller derby league. Saturday, September 8th is the Championship Bout. Come watch two of the teams battle it out for the top title. For more information on the Steel City Derby Demons, and a history of Roller Derby’s check out www.steelcityderbydemons.com.
2007...
After the Party, Its the After Party
If you asked me what was the most fun Saturday night I had last year - it was, hands down the Hot House After Party at the Shadow Lounge. Hot House is the Sprout Funds big big annual fundraiser (see my write up about Hot House here). The Shadow Lounge is one of the best bar/club/lounge in Pittsburgh. Locally owned by The Justin Strong, Shadow Lounge is dedicated to making the neighborhood and...
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?
Nope sorry, not a post about Men vs. Women, not on this blog. The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? is a play. A funny play that ist at the City Theater for a few more days. I recently watched a few episodes of VH1’s The Pick Up Artists at the gym. I was laughing so hard I almost fell off the treadmill. So I thought this play looks like a good time.
The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron? Now playing...
Furniture Sale
Welcome students. I stopped in Oakland for lunch today (I think Oakland is the best neighborhood for lunch). Traffic, no parking signs, it all means that the students are moving in. Welcome to Pittsburgh. If you find yourself needing some furniture - look no further. The Oakland Planning & Development Corporation (OPDC) has got a great event for you. This weekend is their 2nd Annual...
Radio Round-Up - August 17, 2007
PodCamp Pittsburgh Free, Fun
Learn about all types of blogs, podcasts, video casts
Saturday @ Art Institute of Pittsburgh
Beer Hikes Saturday, 5:30 @ Boyce Park
Hike with Venture Outdoors, drink beer, eat tasty snacks
Meet Hatfield Street 4700-4800 Hatfield Street - Newest block of galleries in Lawrenceville
Block party from 11-5 on Saturday
Over 20 local businesses participating
Check out...
The Harris is on Hiatus
Just wanted to say hello to the good folks from the Harris Grill - and the amazing Pittsburgh Fire department. The Harris caught fire last weekend and will be closed for some time to rebuild. The Pittsburgh Fire department arrived lighting fast, the fire was brought under control quickly and thankfully everyone got out of the building with out any problems. This is sad loss for Pittsburgh’s...
Hot Times in the City
The Sprout Fund hosts their annual fundraiser on Saturday, August 25. Hot House is hot times in the city. This is one of THE BEST events I have attended in Pittsburgh. The Sprout Fund is the group behind many a cool project in Pittsburgh - remember those big inflatable sculpture from last summer - all part of the Sprout Fund’s public arts initiative. This party shows off a variety of the people...
Pee-wee on the Big Screen
This is quite the oposite end of the specturum from the documentary I wrote about last week. But I am sure there are some Pee-wee Herman fans in town. Pittsburgh Filmmakers will be showing Pee-wee’s Big Adventure this Sunday, 8pm at the Regent Square Theater.
(via iheartpgh.com)
Meet Hatfield Street
Lawrenceville is one of Pittsburgh’s most happening neighborhoods. Butler street has been booming with new businesses in the past few years. Well, there is a new street of businesses in Lawrenceville, Hatfield street is filling up with more great places to shop and see local art. Stop by this weekend for a Hatfield Street block party. Art & ‘Tique on Hatfield Street
At least 20 local...
Beer Hikes
Never fear, more beer is near. Last weekends Millvale Beer festival was great, here is another excuse to drink beer this weekend. The good folks from Venture Outdoors have their 3rd Beer Hike of the summer. Beer Tasting Hike
We’ll walk 2-3 miles of scenic trails and learn about the natural history of one of our local parks. The hike will be followed by an exotic sampling of hand picked beers....
Almost Live
The good folks from Direct Online Marketing are live blogging from the Marketing Conference.
(via iheartpgh.com)
Blogging Business Basics
The three Bs, that is what I will be talking about this Thursday. If you are interested in learning more, lots more about online marketing, then this is the conference for you. There will be experts there from Microsoft, Ebay and other online leaders to talk about the best in online marketing. Online Marketing: Innovations at Work
Thursday, August 16, 2007, 8:15-3:30
Cost: $149
Hilton Garden...
Honestly Rock and Roll
I am greatful for my friend Craig because he has introduced me to many great things that I now love dearly. Craig worked at Venture Outdoors and that is how I learned about Kayak Pittsburgh. Craig also introduced me to The Known World, honestly rock and roll is the tag line on their website and they are honestly from Pittsburgh. Turns out lead singer Nathaniel attended college with Craig and...
Honestly Rock and Roll
I am greatful for my friend Craig because he has introduced me to many great things that I now love dearly. Craig worked at Venture Outdoors and that is how I learned about Kayak Pittsburgh. Craig also introduced me to The Known World, honestly rock and roll is the tag line on their website and they are honestly from Pittsburgh. Turns out lead singer Nathaniel attended college with Craig and...
Barebones Productions Is Visiting Another Burgh
If you happen to be in Scotland this month, stop by the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Pittsburgh’s very own Barebones Productions is participating in this years festival with the play Cherry Smoke. Barebones Productions will be in Edinburgh through August 28th.
Barebones Productions: BarebonesProductions.com MySpace.com/baresboneproductions
(via iheartpgh.com)
Radio Round Up - August 11, 2007
Jim and Randy are interviewing Corey Feldman this morning. but they still had time for a short visit with IheartPGH, while I am not as cool as Corey, here is a run down of our top picks for this morning. Click on the title for more information about each event. Millvale Beer Festival Sat. Aug 11.
drink beer raise money to benefit Millvale flood recovery efforts
2 Sessions: 1-4pm, 6-9pm
Beers...
No Ipod Required
PodCamp Pittsburgh is back for a 2nd year. I had a great time learning about all things web at the first PodCamp Pittsburgh. PodCamp Pittsburgh is a FREE UnConference for anyone who want to learn more about blogs, podcasting and video casting. I was a little afraid that UnConference meant unorganized but I have to say that last years PodCamp Pittsburgh is by far one of the best...
Still En Vogue
It turns out that The Vogues, a pop/rock group from the 1960s who are famous for the songs Turn Around, Look at Me
Five O’clock Word - which was included in the soundtrack for the movie Good Morning, Vietnam
got their start right here in Pittburgh. The Vogues was founded by four friends who met in high school. In 2001 The Vogues were inducted into The Vocal Group Hall of Fame.
The Vogues, who...
Big Wheels
So its raining in Pittsburgh this weekend. We have had a pretty nice summer in the weather department, so I guess a little rain is not so bad and it is a great excuse to go to the movies. Check out this interesting flick at Pittsburgh Filmmakers - The documentary B.I.K.E follows a group of NYC artist-punks who create tall bikes by welding two bikes (one on top of the other) and joust in the...
Soulful Dance Party
The award winning, well I don’t know if it has actually won any awards, but it should win many awards, dance party Soucialism is back. After a hiatus the founders of this late night party are passing the torch to a new set of DJs who will continue to fill the White Eagle with soul music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Lace up your dancing shoes and head on down to the South Side and...
Soulful Dance Party
The award winning, well I don’t know if it has actually won any awards, but it should win many awards, dance party Soucialism is back. After a hiatus the founders of this late night party are passing the torch to a new set of DJs who will continue to fill the White Eagle with soul music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Lace up your dancing shoes and head on down to the South Side and...
Soulful Dance Party
The award winning, well I don’t know if it has actually won any awards, but it should win many awards, dance party Soucialism is back. After a hiatus the founders of this late night party are passing the torch to a new set of DJs who will continue to fill the White Eagle with soul music for your listening and dancing pleasure. Lace up your dancing shoes and head on down to the South Side and...
Beer for Millvale
So If you are like me you are anxiously awaiting the Steel City Big Pour in September so you can drink beer (lots of beer) for a good cause, luckily there is another beer festival this weekend.
The Millvale Brew Festival is this Saturday August 11. Lots of tasty beer, and for a good cause too…
Millvale was devastated by flooding from Hurricane Ivan in 2004 and is still recovering from the...
