April 2008
Free Kayaking on Friday →
Sunny days are here again. Okay, I know this week has been a bit chilly but Joe Dinardo says it is going to be 70 on Friday - which is perfect because Friday, May 2nd is opening day for …
Apr 30th
FREE ICE CREAM - http://tinyurl.com/5pgqau
Apr 29th
Dollar Cupcakes at Dozen in Sq. Hill on Wed. April... →
I have received some rave reviews from friends and family about the cupcakes at Dozen.  I have now received phone calls from some of these cupcake lovers to ask if I know if Dozen is open after 6pm…
Apr 29th
Pittsburgh is about the Neighborhoods - A... →
Chris Ivey is a Pittsburgh based filmmaker who has traveled around the world working on documentary films. Over the past 2 years he has been working on a film about East Liberty called East of…
Apr 26th
Radio Round Up - April 25, 2008 →
Urban Hike Crafton 3 hours of walking and talking history about Crafton Home of the area’s only 24 hour donut shop and childhood home of Bill Cowher FREE Saturday, April 26 - Meet…
Apr 25th
The Big Lebowski on the Big Screen →
For the fourth and final sunday of “calling all Coenheads” Pittsburgh Filmmakers is bringing The Big Lebowski to the big screen. The Big Lebowski Sunday, April 27, 2008 8pm at…
Apr 25th
More Hockey to Help you Throught the Weekend →
Just in case you aren’t following the NHL, the Pittsburgh Penguins have made it to the playoff and will be competing against the NY Rangers on Friday and Sunday. So if you are a die hard…
Apr 24th
Reminder - Art All Night is almost here →
It is art time again.  Saturday April 26, 2008 is the 11th, yes 11th, Art All Night.  Art All Night is literally art all night from alot of artists. On Saturday from 1-4 - Anyone can drop off…
Apr 24th
Urban Hike is Back - and in search of a 2 hour... →
I am sitting here looking out the window at SUNSHINE.  Last saturday was perfect weather - and I enjoyed walking around Lawrenceville on Saturday afternoon.  See my post about the Slaughterhouse…
Apr 24th
The Golden Yard | vintage fabrics, unique notions,... →
blogging crafty goodness and selling vintage fabric
Apr 23rd
Heart of Saturday Night - Now with extra fun... →
I have blogged about these events many times before.  These guys are fun, their parties are great.  What used to be called Soucialism is now the Vipers Soul Club.  The dance parties are now at the…
Apr 21st
The Slaugterhouse Gallery →
The Slaugterhouse Gallery Originally uploaded by IheartPGH (Click here to see more pictures…) What looks like a relatively innocent small storefront on Butler street in…
Apr 20th
Pittsburgh 150-250 Art Exhibit See how it was, See... →
Mark your calendars for this Pittsburgh art event! You don’t want to miss Pittsburgh 150-250: See how it was, See how it is. An art exhibit at Fein Gallery, April 25 through June 6, 2008….
Apr 20th
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Apr 18th
The Primary Pittsburgh Project →
The Primary Pittsburgh Project is a 5 day blogging project to highlight the best of what is happening in Pittsburgh across the blogs in Pittsburgh. It is kind of like bringing a little bit of I…
Apr 18th
Primary Pittsburgh Project: Emoticons →
The Primary Pittsburgh Project is a cross blog project to share the primary stories of why Pittsburgh is great in a 5 day blogging marathon before the PA Presidential Primary.  Please visit
Apr 18th
Radio Round Up - April 17, 2008 →
The guys at WDVE had me do a run down on Thursday this week - so we are a day early for the Radio Round-Up. Pittsburgh Signs Project Call for Photographs PittsburghSigns.org - website of…
Apr 17th
welcome back Harris Grill
Apr 17th
Welcome Back Harris Grill →
You could not asked for a nicer afternoon to reopen the Harris Grill. I have not had a chance to stop in yet but I have received emails from a few many fans of the Harris asking me to…
Apr 17th
Pittsburghs Signs Pictures Wanted →
A few years ago, on Penn Ave, just after you crossed Negly as you drive toward town there used to be this awesome Atari sign painted on the side of the building. It was by far a favorite…
Apr 17th
Map and compass scavenger hunt at Hartwood Acres →
Scavenger Hunts have been a popular activity so I thought this looked like a good event to post.  I am happy to learn that there is a Western PA Orienteering Club.  Grab your compass and some…
Apr 17th
Earth Day - Recycle your Jean, Sneakers, Eye... →
Tuesday, April 22 is a big big day here in Pittsburgh.  It is Primary election day and it is EARTH DAY.  Which provides an excellent excuse to think about recycling. I think this event, …
Apr 17th
Art, Activism & Equity Symposium →
Thanks to Liz Perry for sending me the info about this event.  I have had the good fortune to meet a number of the presenters.  I am going to attend to hear Faythe Levine and Liz Perry’s…
Apr 16th
Pirates Baseball 15 years & Counting →
bloging Pirates Baseball
Apr 14th
Bach Choir of Pittsburgh presents ‘The Promise of... →
Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, under the baton of Artistic Director Thomas Wesley Douglas, continues its 74th season with a not to be missed concert that examines the power of oppression and focuses on…
Apr 14th
“Hips, Rum and Rock n Roll” at Zombo Gallery,... →
Pittsburgh artist Eric Luden will be showing digital illustrations, paintings and show posters at the Zombo Gallery. His show titled “Hips, Rum and Rock n Roll” opens on April 12th…
Apr 14th
Pittsburgh Banshees Ladies Gaelic Football Club... →
The Pittsburgh Banshees held their first practice of the season on Sunday, April 6, 2008 at Carrick High School. Practice begins at 1:00 pm and is open to any woman interested in learning a new…
Apr 11th
Radio Round Up - April 11, 2008 →
Pittsburgh Banshees Ladies Gaelic Football Team Looking for new players, no experience necessary Hot Dog the Vote Franktuary has got election fever- check out…
Apr 11th
The Museum of the Mixtape →
Not only is this a great idea for an art exhibit, but I get to blog about a museum that I have not even been to yet and I get to talk about my favorite audio tape. The Tom Museum is puppet…
Apr 11th
Row, Row, Row Your Boat →
Want to learn about rowing, kayaking and dragon boats?  Stop by the Three Rivers Rowing Association’s Spring Fling on Friday to learn about all of the ways they can help you row, row, row…
Apr 10th
Block Party at the Union Project TONIGHT 5:30-7:30 delicious buffet ($5 for adults, $3 kids, under 6 free) plus crafts for kids. family fun
Apr 8th
Video Artworks by School of Art Students Shown on... →
EDITORS NOTE: This looks like an awesome event. More info is available at www.CaughtLooking.info PITTSBURGH - Students and faculty in the School of Art at Carnegie Mellon University…
Apr 8th
Making Cities Stick - Sticky Cities →
If you haven’t yet heard of GLUE than I am excited to share this with you. Abby Wilson who is from Pittsburgh and her friend Sarah Szurpicki is from Detroit (full dicloser - I have know Abby…
Apr 7th
Barackwurst or Hillbasa - both are delicious... →
Franktuary is getting into the political spirit. With the primary election just a little over 2 weeks away, Franktuary has cooked up a poll of their own. The Sausage Poll - from now…
Apr 7th
Thanks Pittsburgh Magazine →
Thanks Pittsburgh Magazine Originally uploaded by IheartPGH (Click here to see more pictures…) Someone sent me an email last week saying they read abouit I heart PGH in…
Apr 6th
Big Mama's House of Soul →
Big Mama was featured on the Today show. This woman is awesome - this is the type of business that makes Pittsburgh awesome.
Apr 4th
Banff Mountain Film Festival Returns to Pittsburgh →
You will have a hard time sitting still for this and that is a good thing.  After watching some of these films you will be wanting to head outside to hike/bike/ski/mountain climb/surf/bike/travel. …
Apr 3rd