February 2008
Pittsburgh National Adult Baseball Association →
The Pittsburgh NABA is an 18 and over Wood Bat League, and is affiliated nationally with the National Adult Baseball Association (NABA).
All fun and games →
All fun and games
Originally uploaded by IheartPGH (Click here to see more pictures…)
The logo man bobble head is just one of the many fabulous prizes at the PUMP…
GLUE - Great Lakes Urban Exchange →
GLUE = Great Lakes Urban Exchange. Awesome project to connect tools, resources and ideas of similar cities, including Pittsburgh in the Great Lakes region.
East of Liberty Part 2 →
Chris Ivey is an film maker who works on documentarys around the world, but calls Pittsburgh home. Chris has been working on capturing the story of East Liberty for a few years now. I was luck enough to catch a glimpse of some of the raw footage a year or so ago when Chris happened to bring his laptop into the Shadow Lounge. There has been a lot of talk about East Liberty lately, especially...
URGENT - The Immaculate Reception needs your vote for ESPN’s Greatest Sports Highlight http://iheartpgh.com/?p=774
Immaculate Reception in the Final Four - Your Vote... →
Even if you only know a little bit about Pittsburgh sports history,
you know that the Immaculate Reception is an important
moment in Pittsburgh and American sports history.
Well sports fans, the Immaculate Reception is in the final 4 for ESPN’s Greatest Sports Highlight. Currently, The Immaculate Reception is up against Miracle on Ice. The winner will be announced on Tue 2/26 - so click here to...
Photo Trivia →
Photo Trivia
Originally uploaded by IheartPGH (Click here to see more pictures…)
So I am still waiting for an answer to the last photo trivia but here is another picture to identify. Where is this located?
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Cooking Light names cities that best fit its... →
Pittsburgh is named number 13 on Cooking Light’s top 15 cities for cooking light in the US
Sharon "Mama" Spell →
Performer, Comedian, Artist - Mama is origionally from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, but now calls Pittsburgh home. Mama has performed all over Pittsburgh and now she performs all of the country - so even if you aren’t in PGH - some PGH can come to you.
Your Inner Vagabond →
Coffee house and lounge in Lawrenceville owned by two world travelers. Located on Butler Street.
Friday Fun - Blogfest 13 at Finnegan’s Wake and the ImadeIt Fashion Show at the Brewhouse http://iheartpgh.com/?p=771
Friday Fun - Blogfest 13 at Fi… →
Friday Fun - Blogfest 13 at Finnegan’s Wake and the ImadeIt Fashion Show at the Brewhouse http://iheartpgh.com/?p=771
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Radio Round Up - February 22, 2008 →
80s Bowling
Every Thursday night at Arsenal Lanes in Lawrenceville
Blogfest 13
Friday, Feb 22 5:30-9:30
Finnegan’s Wake near PNC Park
All local bloggers and podcasters are welcome
Dance Party - soul is back
Socialism is back as The Viper Soul Club
Saturday, Feb. 23 10pm @ The Shadow Lounge (Corner of Highland and Baum in East Liberty)
DJs Juddy & Gordy spinning.. 1960s...
Tasty Hikes →
Oh I know it is cold outside - you want to stay inside, eat pizza be lazy. Venture Outdoors has the solution - hiking with treats. So now can enjoy the great outdoors and some tasty treats. You will feel better if you get some fresh air. Here are just a few of the upcoming hikes. Venture Outdoors has many other trips - snow shoeing, skiing, camping, and more - details are available at...
The Wild Party is a dance party →
What used to be the amazing underground dance party Socialism is now back in action as The Viper Soul Club this Saturday night at the Shadow Lounge.
Vipers Soul Club presents: THE WILD PARTY
10pm SAT. FEB 23
The Shadow Lounge – smoke-free dance floor!
5972 Baum Blvd (S Highland & Baum)
DJs Juddy & Gordy spinning 1960s R&B, Motown and Northern Soul
More Info:...
The Greatest Music Collection in the World - for... →
Did you know that Pittsburgh is unofficially home to the largest collection of recorded music in the world? It’s true – but not for much longer. Paul Mawhinney, owner of Record-Rama Sound Archives, has been collecting records for about 60 years. His collection is comprised of over 3 million records and 3 hundred thousand compact discs, spanning many decades and genres. While operating the store in...
Smarty Pants →
PUMP (Pittsburgh’s leading group for young professionals and young thinking Pittsburghers) is bringing back their ever popular quiz night.
The PUMP quiz nights in December were a huge success, standing room only.
PUMP Quiz Night is Back!
Wednesday, February 27, 7:00 PM
Claddagh’s Irish Pub, South Side
Bring a team of four of your brightest friends and test your mettle against our brainy, yet...
Blogfest 13 →
Pittsburgh Blogfest is an occasional gathering of Pittsburgh bloggers for some blog chat and beers. Pittsburgh blogfest celebrated its 3rd birthday in November.
Pittsburgh blogfest has been frequented by some of Pittsburgh’s best bloggers and some celebrity bloggers too. (Scobeleizer and Andrew Stockey have stopped by in the past).
This is a free event and all are welcome to stop by.
WHAT:...
I Made It! Fashionable - February 22 - Brew House... →
I Made It! Market is teaming up to raise funds for the Brew House Association with a Fashion Show/Dance Performance and Indie Craft/Clothing Market at the Brew House (2100 Mary Street, South Side) on Friday, February 22.
7:30 pm: doors open
8 pm: fashion show… followed by a performance by Jazzercize Troop Radical Pittsburgh
9 pm- midnight: DJ J. Malls of The Big Throwback
Craft...
Photo hunt →
Photo hunt
Originally uploaded by IheartPGH (Click here to see more pictures…)
Where is this? There are a couple of clues in the picture that may help.
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Green Drinks tonight at Bossa … →
Green Drinks tonight at Bossa Nova - 5-8pm www.greendrinks.org
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Hiking, Whiskey and Bagpipes →
I am a big big big supporter of Venture Outdoors - this organization exists to get anyone and everyone outside. This is my kind of hike - one that includes Whiskey and a bagpipe player. Whiskey Tasting Hike *New Date*
Explore the highlands of Mount Lebanon on a hike through little known Bird Park. We will take a frosty walk for one hour, returning to a leader’s house for a sampling of whiskey to...
Cold Hearted Love →
Just in time for Valentine’s Day the Should I Drink that Team has put together some thoughts on some lovely beers with miserable names.
Check out their latest podcast - Love Stinks - where they review the following beers - Rogue’s Brutal Bitter, Erie Brewing Misery Bay IPA, Bells Two Hearted Ale
If you haven’t had a chance to visit & listen to Should I Drink That - you should - Sick Puppy...
Great Valentine’s Day Date ide… →
Great Valentine’s Day Date idea - stop by the Pittsburgh Glass Center to make glass flowers - http://iheartpgh.com/?p=747
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Happy Snow Day →
Happy Snow Day
Originally uploaded by IheartPGH (Click here to see more pictures…)
This handsome snow man was just standing on the corner smiling at everyone. I am glad someone took the time to put him together.
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The correct answer is Kassab’s! →
Congratulations to Becca at Venture Outdoors for being the first to correctly identify the location of this picture.
This is the mural at Kassab’s on Carson Street in the Southside. The beef schwarma was delicious.
Should I post more picture trivia?
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Where is this? →
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Where is this?, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
This is on the wall of a Pittsburgh establishment. Guess where?
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I went to the theater and a fight broke out →
So just when I think we may be starting to hit a midwinter lull in activities, let me qualify that by saying that a lull means there are like 3 less cool things to do each week in Pittsburgh - I get an email about this awesome theater production.
I am not going to lie, I am personally not crazy about the theater, I like theater, but it rarely makes the top of my list - mostly because I don’t like...
SOUPer Soup Saturday →
For $5 and a can of food you can spend the afternoon sampling soup all over the South Side. On Saturday, Feb. 16 pick up your bracelet at one of these 3 locations and spend the afternoon strolling the South Side and sampling soup.
South Side Works (2629 East Carson St.)
91.3fm WYEP (67 Bedford Square)
The Brashear Association (2005 Sarah St.)
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Hello City →
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Hello City, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
Pittsburgh at night.
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Buy Handmade →
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Buy Handmade, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
I have often blog about this event so I thought it would make sense to post a picture from the event.
The great hall at the union project is filled with crafters and...
Radio Round Up - February 8, 2008 →
Who has the best Fish Fry in Pittsburgh
Fish Fry season starts today
Which one is your favorite?
Knit and Crochet Festival
4th Annual Festival of all things fiber
Sat & Sun
Check out my pictures of the Pittsburgh cape from last year
More crafts at the IMadeIt craft sale - Saturday at the Union Project
Blues for Food
$10 + a can of food get you 6 hours of Blues
Sunday, Feb...
Twitter Updates for 2008-02-07 →
share your Pittsburgh love - we want to know your best PGH Valentine ideas - http://iheartpgh.com/?p=745 #
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Knit and Crochet Festival & The Pittsburgh Crochet... →
All the cool kids are knitting these days. Thank goodness, I have actually been knitting since I was 10 but now all of my friends have asked for knitting lessons. I attended this event last year - if you like visiting one of Pittsburgh’s local knitting shop then you will love this festival. The Pittsburgh Knit & Crochet festival is a ball of fun. 30+ vendors selling all sorts of yarn and...
Fish Fry Season - who has the best fish fry in... →
While I was not raised Catholic, I have come to appreciate the tasty annual tradition of the Fish Fry. Friday, February 8 marks the start of the annual fish fry season. Luckily, the Pittsburgh Catholic Newspaper has a complete list of local fish fries. So, I am on a quest to find out who has the best fried fish in Pittsburgh - please share your favorites - I would like to try to feature a...
Valentine’s Day Date - These Flowers Never Die →
Thanks to the IheartPGH reader who submitted this great Valentine’s Day date.
Stop by the Pittsburgh Glass Center on Thursday, February 14th to make your own flower out of glass.
(Photo Credit: Sgt. Pepperedjane)
Valentines Day Flower Making for Couples
Couples can stop in and make a beautiful glass flower for just $25 per flower. A truly unique date and this flower will last forever. This...
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...
Blues for Food →
6 action packed hours of Blues music - Just $10 and a can of food. Great event to benfit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Here is the line up:
The Rhythm Hawks
The Lids
The Bootleg Brothers
Johnny B. & the Accelerators
Eugene & the Nightcrawlers
The Jimmy Adler Blues Band
Blues for Food
Sunday, February 10, 1-7pm Domenico’s Ristorante, Rt. 19 North Cranberry
More...
What is the best way to spend Valentine’s Day in... →
You tell me - please leave a comment with your best of Valentine’s Day in Pittsburgh - the event or activity doesn’t have to be on February 14th.
What is the best Valentine you have ever received? If you could give Pittsburgh a Valentine - what would it be?
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I Made It! Mine ::: Feb. 9 →
Pittsburgh’s only Indie Craft Market offers Sweet Presents for Valentine’s Day
Join us at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave. in Highland Park from 12 - 5 pm on February 9.
More than 50 local vendors offer unique handmade goodies for you and your sweetheart…. and don’t forget something for mommy. www.myspace.com/imadeitpgh www.unionproject.org
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Pittsburgh Lovers Wanted -... →
I am looking to recruit a few good people to help with IheartPGH. I think it would be great to have some additional perspectives on this blog. You can write about anything you want, it doesn’t have to be just events. I would like to get some event follow up posts going too. If you are into photography, it would be great to have some posts of local photographs. (more…)
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Twitter Updates for 2008-02-05 →
excited for Super Tuesday - Parti Gras at Mad Mex & Election Returns at Shadow Lounge http://iheartpgh.com/?p=727 #
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The Wolfe Tones Fundraiser At Finnigan’s Wake →
The Pittsburgh Banshees are a Gaelic (Irish) Football team. They are teaming up with The Pittsburgh Celtics and the LAOH Division 11 to bring The Wolfe Tones to Pittsburgh!
Date: Tuesday, February 26, 2008.
Time: 7pm
Where: Finnigan’s Wake 20 General Robinson St. Pgh, PA 15212
Cost: $25
The proceeds of ticket sales go to help fund our football teams in our upcoming season. We compete against...
Scrabble man →
Scrabble man
Originally uploaded by IheartPGH
@ the Library on Carson Street
Kaya →
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Kaya, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
Is awesome
Kaya →
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Kaya, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
The bar
More coca cafe →
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More coca cafe, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
Coca cafe →
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Coca cafe, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
In lawrenceville
Dave and Andy’s →
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Dave and Andy’s, originally uploaded by IheartPGH.
Best ice cream ever
From the heart of PA… →
I have finally figured out how to add this design to the IheartPGH shop.
Until Feb. 7 - Save 14% on all orders over $18.00 - use coupon code Love308 at checkout.
