WineFest"alcular" Pittsburgh
March 19, 2016 (Sat) from 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
David L. Lawrence Convention Center
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Cost: Online: $35/Admit 1 and/or $50/Admit 2 All Tickets $40 at the Door
Entertainment/Hospitality
Tickets go on sale Jan. 27 for “Alec’s Playlist,” a special Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concert on April 16 featuring actor, director and producer Alec Baldwin and music director Manfred Honeck.
The program will feature music by Ludwig van Beethoven, Hector Berlioz, Igor Stravinsky and Gustav Mahler.
Baldwin will host the evening, and talk about his favorite moments in music, how and why classical music is important to him, and how pieces of music have transformed moments in his life.
The actor spent time in Pittsburgh last year film “Concussion” with Will Smith.
The concert will start at 8 p.m. April 16 at Heinz Hall, Downtown. Admission is $25 to $105.
For more info go to pittsburghsymphony.org
01/21 2016
Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs
January 30
– May 22
In the new exhibit Pterosaurs: Flight in the Age of Dinosaurs, rare fossils, life-size models, and hands-on interactives bring these ancient animals to life.
They flew with their fingers. They walked on their wings. Some were gigantic, while others could fit in the palm of a hand. Millions of years ago, the skies were ruled by pterosaurs, the first animals with backbones to fly under their own power
The City of Pittsburgh offices will be closed on Monday, January 18, 2016 in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 19, 2016.
Refuse
Refuse, bulk waste and recycling collection will not take place on Monday, January 18, 2016. The Department of Public Works has released the following schedule for the week. For example:
If your scheduled day of collection is Monday, January 18, you will be serviced on Tuesday, January 19. If your collection day is Tuesday, January 19, you will be serviced on Wednesday, January 20.
…and so on.
Citiparks
Several Citiparks facilities will adjust operating schedules on Monday, January 18, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Closed Facilities:
- Citiparks' 10 recreation centers and 14 Healthy Active Living centers for seniors
- Oliver Bath House indoor swimming pool
Open Facilities:
- Mellon Park Tennis Center (regular operating hours)
- Schenley Park Skating Rink (Sessions: 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. and 4 – 6:30 p.m.)
01/10 2016
All Proceeds Benefit Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh
Thursday, February 25, 2015
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m
Oakland Location: Peter’s Pub (116 Oakland Ave)
The Oakland Business Improvement District and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership with sponsorship from Dollar Bank, have joined forces to raise funds for Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh by simultaneously hosting Drink for Pink events.
Both locations will include Pittsburgh celebrity bartenders – a unique twist on the Drink for Pink theme. We'd love to see you there! Last year, we raised over $7,000! All proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Pittsburgh.
Spend Smart while Eating Great!
A record of 22 restaurants have teamed up to provide $6 lunches for six days, allowing you to save on lunch without compromising taste. Take advantage of this deal, and you can also enter to win FREE LUNCH FOR A MONTH along with other great prizes from participating Oakland retail businesses.
Enjoy a Meatless Monday option thanks to the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurants Program — the Oakland Business Improvement District’s way of helping to reduce the impact on the environment.
This event is funded by the Oakland Business Improvement District with additional support provided by Sustainable Pittsburgh
Just Eat It explores the topic of why we throw nearly 50% of all food into the trash. Join us to view this documentary, which brings farmers, retailers, inspiring organizations, and consumers to the table in a cinematic story that is both educational and entertaining. Snacks will be provided, and there will be plenty of time for conversation.
EEFC & 412 Food Rescue
Saturday, February 13th, 6 PM
Repair the World: Pittsburgh
6022 Broad Street Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (click for map)
This event is FREE, and RSVPs are not required!
This family-friendly event will include a photo booth, face painting, children’s activities, plus music provided by DJ Nice Rec. Attendees can also participate in a chance auction with prizes donated by local businesses and arts organizations. The menu includes light fare and sweet treats from our Co-op Café, and adults 21+ can purchase a wristband for access to the open bar featuring wine and craft beer from East End Brewing Company. All proceeds benefit the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank.
Hosanna House
807 Wallace Avenue
Wilkinsburg, PA 15221
Green Roof Walking Tour: OaklandOctober 6 @ 4:00 pm – 6:45 pm
Grab your sneakers and get ready to breathe in some fresh fall air while exploring four of Oakland’s coolest green roofs. Co-hosted by the Pittsburgh 2030 District, this walking tour offers you a unique chance to see four green roofs in Oakland. That’s four tours in one!
The tour will begin at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum and will continue on to University of Pittsburgh’s Posvar Hall. From there, head to Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and finally ends just before sunset at Carnegie Mellon University’s Hamerschlag Hall.
Christopher Columbus’ ships are sailing back into town.
Replicas of the Nina and Pinta, which drew crowds when they were docked on the North Shore in 2012 and 2009, will be returning to Pittsburgh on Sept. 30.
The ships, which are operated by the Columbus Foundation, will be docked at Station Square in the South Side and will be open to tours from Oct. 1 to 12, before leaving in the early morning of Oct. 13.
The Nina replica was built completely by hand, without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.”
Admission for self-guided tours of the ships is $8, $7 for seniors and $6 for students 5 to 16. Children 4 and younger get in for free. The ships will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. No reservations are necessary.
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30-minute guided tour with a crew member should contact them directly
For details, go to ninapinta.org
Oakland was recently selected as a focus district for participation with the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant Program. A new initiative by Sustainable Pittsburgh, this performance program provides recognition for southwestern PA restaurants who have implemented environmentally and socially responsible practices into their business operations. With its unique development of actions aimed at integrating economic, environmental and social equity factors, the Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant designation enables restaurateurs to see the lasting value in operating in socially and environmentally responsible ways, while saving money and increasing business.
Keep Calm and Rock Away The Blues!
Saturday October 17, 2015, 4:00 pm to midnight (On the last day the old bridge is open to the public and closes FOREVER!)
KidsPlus Pediatrics Kids Zone: 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Rock away the blues at 4:00 pm with Pittsburgh country rockers North of Mason-Dixon and at 8:00 pm Pittsburgh rock legend Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers. Milly hits the stage at 7:30 pm.
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he party culminates with a Raffle Drawing for the honor of pushing the plunger and imploding the bridge.
OPEN FOR TOURS IN PITTSBURGH
WhenSep 2 – 8, 2015
WhereHeinz Field, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, United States (map)
DescriptionThe USS LST 325 will be docked across from Heinz Field on the river. She will be OPEN for tours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the last guest admitted at 5:00 p.m. The Pittsburgh area produced over 265 LSTs for WWII. Come support local and National history at the USS LST 325! Admission is $10 per adult and $5.00 per child.
Invidual-Block-Party-South-Oakland.pdf
Please see attached the flier for the Be A Good Neighbor Block Party to be held in the Niagara Parklet in Oakcliffe on Wed September 9, 2015 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. We hope you will be able to share it with South Oakland students and long-term residents to invite them to attend!
As you are aware, this is an important part of the “Be A Good Neighbor” initiative, and the objective for these neighborhood meet and greet events is to encourage relationship building and conversations between students with their long-term resident neighbors as well as with leaders of the Oakland and Pittsburgh communities on a range of topics related to being a good neighbor.
We look forward to seeing you there!
In 2014, the OBID will unveil the first installation project for Innovation Oakland, slated to be constructed in the open plaza at the corner of Forbes Avenue and South Bouquet Street in the heart of Oakland’s retail district. The site has been generously donated by the University of Pittsburgh and grant support for the project has been provided by UPMC, Pitt, Carlow University, the Duquesne Light Corporation, the Heinz Endowments and the Richard King Mellon Foundation. As the showpiece for Innovation Oakland, the Forbes Plaza project calls for the construction of a series of elements that have been designed to showcase what a 21st century space will look like.