Children's Museum Free Day - Dec 24

 

 
 
 

 

Take a break from holiday prep for some creative family time and take advantage of the Museum's free admission from 10 am to 5 pm on Dec 24th. This is a very good bargain. Admission is typically $13 for children and $14 for adults. Find out more 

 

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Noon Year's Eve at the Zoo

Ring in the new year Zoo-style with an event designed for the entire family.  Countdown to a noon ball drop, sign the Re-ZOO-lution banner, and enjoy entertainment at the Zoo

11 AM - 1 PM, December 31

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Free Tuesday Movies
at the Carnegie Library

The Downtown & Business Branch hosts free movies on Tuesdays starting at 12:15 pm. Please join us for this week's film! Find out more online, or call 412-281-7141.


This Tuesday - A Macy's Department Store Santa teaches everyone a lesson in love, faith and the value of imagination while proving in court that he is the real Kris Kringle. Starring Maureen O'Hara, Edmund Gwenn and Natalie Wood. (1947)

           

 

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Holiday Magic Laser Show

Carnegie Science Center -  all day, thru December 31

 
Experience the magic of the holiday season with a little science at this magical holiday laser show for the whole family. Featuring traditional holiday tunes from across generations to contemporary artists performing their personal favorites, this laser show is guaranteed to be a hit with all ages. Find out more

 Cost: $2 members | $8 non-members

 

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Chatham Baroque presents Paris in Pittsburgh
Dec 18-20

“One of Pittsburgh’s greatest treasures” says the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Chatham Baroque continues to excite local, national, and international audiences with dazzling technique and lively interpretations of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century music played on instruments of the period.

Not only are the musicians talented, they are good at providing historical and musical references for the pieces they perform. (I had the good fortune to attend one of their concerts and hope to attend this one.) The trio who play the baroque violin, viola da gamba, theorbo and baroque guitar tours nationally and internationally, and has recorded ten critically acclaimed CDs.

Ticket prices range from $10 to $27. Find out more, buy tickets


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It's a Wonderful Life
December 18-22

In the true spirit of holiday giving, Pittsburgh Filmmakers is offering free screenings of a holiday film classic -

December 18-22  at the Regent Square Theater at 1035 Braddock Ave. Bring your family to see this wonderful movie on the BIG screen… for FREE! 


Help support the East End Cooperative Ministry’s food drive by bringing a nonperishable or canned good.

Showtimes: Friday through Tuesday at 8:00pm and Saturday through Tuesday at 5:00pm.
412-682-4111 (showtimes hotline)

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Phipps Winter Flower Show
  Open now, closes Dec 24

The most magical time of the year arrives with the opening of Winter Flower Show and Light Garden bringing the familiar carol “Deck the Halls” to life, each of the changing exhibit rooms will embody the spirit of the holiday tune, complete with artful arrangements of LED lights.

The Winter Light Garden will sparkle with luminous orbs, trees and fountains of light. The Garden Railroad will be on view too, for a magical trip through the plots of nine fairy tales and fables brought to life with interactive buttons for children to push, and miniature living plants, shrubs and trees. Find out more


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Financial Aid Night

State Rep Dom Costa is hosting a Financial Aid Night for Students and Parents on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. 

 High school students and their parents are encouraged to attend this informative session to get a better understanding of the student aid process and how best to begin planning to fund their higher education. A student aid expert from PHEAA will be available to provide information.
Thurs, Jan 28, 2016, 6:30 PM
Sharpsburg Borough Building
1611 Main St, Pittsburgh, PA 15215
For more information, please call 412-361-2040.

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 Holiday Train Display
   6:00 PM | Monday Dec 14, 2015

 Come the sixth annual holiday train display!  The members of Penn Hills No.4 Volunteer Fire Department invite you to come take in the sights: a carnival, a drive-in movie, towns, farms, a coal mine, and much more!  Santa will be the very special guest  at 7 PM.
Find out more



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Saturday - Free Brown Bag Concert

 
 
 


Don't miss the annual Holiday Brown Bag concert!
The Opera's Resident Artists will present  a varied program of holiday favorites in solos, ensembles, and sing-alongs.
 
Free and open to everyone. Bring a friend and bring a lunch! Meet the Resident Artists afterward in an informal reception. Doors open at 11:30.

2425 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, 15222
 
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Highland Park Pottery Tour
Saturday and Sunday, December 12-13, from 11:00am to 5:00pm.

The public is invited to visit the homes of four Highland Park potters as well as the Union Project Ceramics Co-op for refreshments and to view and purchase pottery by local artists. No fees for the tour.
 
There is a also a preview at the Union Project at 801 Negley on Friday, Dec 11 from 6-9pm. $15 for one ticket, $25 for two. Tickets are limited.

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 Holiday Hints


Plastic light hangers tend to bend and break easily. Ditch the over-promisers and use office binder clips to easily – and evenly — attach holiday lights instead



 Give glitter the heave-ho with a lint roller. Glittery bows, crafts and holiday decorations have at long last met their match. A lint roller will remove glitter from everything from your floor to your clothes to your cat. Although...when I see glitter on someone else's clothes or in their hair, it makes me smile.
 

 

Zap sap with toothpaste. Selecting and decorating  a real Christmas tree is fun, but getting the sap off your hands afterwards is a different story. Fortunately, there’s a quick and easy solution: scrub your hands with abrasive toothpaste!

 

Use tinfoil to keep your fireplace clean - just like lining the bottom of your oven to make after-dinner clean up a breeze.  An especially good idea if you have pets that might want to explore the cold ashes! Just place a double layer across the bottom before you light a fire. Then, after everything’s cooled the next day, simply fold the ashes into the foil and toss it.

 

 

 

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Winter Fridays at the Frick

Dec 11 and 18; and Jan 8
5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

 

Wine and champagne cash bar

Staff art show/ sale in the Community Room

Brief gallery talks every half hour between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.at The Frick Art Museum

Exhibition Forbidden Fruit: Chris Antemann at Meissen at The Frick Art Museum

Enjoy the holiday tour, Setting the Table for Christmas at Clayton

View antique cars and carriages in the Car and Carriage Museum

Shop for distinctive gifts and special bargains in the Museum Store

Call 412-371-0600 to make dinner reservations for The Café

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WYEP's Holiday Hootenanny

7:00 PM: The Early Mays 
8:00 PM: The Holiday Hootenanny Band

Gifts will be collected for the Veterans' Leadership Program of Western PA  Suggested gift items: gas cards, grocery cards, winter accessories (scarves, gloves, hats), towels (for kitchen or bath)




 Thursday, December 10th 2015, 7 PM Stage AE 

TICKETS: $17 in advance, $22 at the door

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Buckle lights with binder clips.

Plastic light hangers tend to bend and break easily. Ditch the over-promisers and use office binder clips to easily – and evenly — attach holiday strands to your roof instead.

Shop the Museums

Find interesting items and support two of our nearby arts institutions at the same time. Check the links for hours and other info.

CMOA  - 4400 Forbes Avenue
(No entry fee and 30 min free parking)
CMOA info
 
 
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts - 6300 5th Ave
Center for the Arts info




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Holiday Home Tours


There are 4 home tours this weekend

- Saturday: Ben Avon, Zelienople
- Sunday: Cranberry, Brentwood

There's lots of info from Pittsburgh Magazine. Go to the link to Find out more.


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Lawrenceville Cookie Tour - Thurs - Sun

Visit 40 unique businesses along Butler Street for holiday shopping and sampling cookies! Collect the recipe cards as you go to make your own. There are also 14 “Take A Break” stops for you to enjoy a meal, coffee, or a cocktail!
For more information (including the different business’ locations and hours) download a map at Download a map here Other questions? Call 412-621-1616 x103

Tour hours are Thursday/Friday 10AM–8PM; Saturday 10AM–6PM; Sunday 11AM–-5PM each business maintains their own hours. On Saturday, Molly’s Trolley will be available to take tour-goers through Lawrenceville with bus stops near participating shops (Look for the giant gingerbread cookie signs and a stop numbers).

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2015 Holiday Arts Sale

December 4, 10am - 9pm

1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh  15233

 

   

Gifts from the Guild, the MCG Youth & Arts annual holiday arts & crafts sale, is this Friday between 10 am and 9 pm (in the ceramics studio). Proceeds benefit youth arts education. Find out more about the Guild and its programs for both youth and adults.

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Beaver Co. Festival of Trees

Help celebrate the 26th year of an exciting Holiday event that gives  joy and excitement to both young and old. You can have photos taken with Santa, visit the Candy Cane Lane gift shop and the Christmas store for gifts and treats. Proceed support the Beaver Co. Children and Youth Services Advisory Board in helping provide scholarships, coats, shoes, summer camps and additional support for children under the care of the Children and Youth Services Agency of Beaver County as well as the effort of the U.S. SARR Corps in the finding of missing children and adults who suddenly go missing and to return them home safely. All contributions are tax deductible.

Bradys Run Park is approximately one hour from Pittsburgh and the most expensive entry ticket is $5 - there are discounts for seniors and children. Find out more

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I Made It! Holiday Market

I Made It! for the Holidays :: November 27-28 :: Black Friday & Small Business Saturday :: Nova Place, North Side (formerly Allegheny Center Mall)
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Culture to Ketchup

 

 

 

Need a way to show off Pittsburgh to your Thanksgiving visitors? Try a 1920's style Trolley and experience Pittsburgh 2-hour historical tour on Saturday at 12:45 pm.

 

Tickets: $25 (adults), $5 (under 2 yrs), $15 (ages 3-12). Call 412-391-7433 for more info and reservations.

 

 

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Send a Letter to Santa

Searching for a memorable way for your child to send a letter to Santa in the North Pole this year? Kids are invited to drop off their letters to Santa in the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History. Just bring a letter to the special mailbox.

The touchable reindeer, Sven, will be keeping guard over the mailbox, so make sure to pet him a few times as a “thank you” for his hard work! Find out more


Friday, November 27–Wednesday, December 23
Discovery Basecamp, First Floor
Free with museum admission

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North Side Walking Tour: Stained Glass Friday, December 18, 12 -1PM

1. Tour begins at Calvary United Methodist Church
2. Buses to the North Side: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18
3. There is plenty of street parking near the churches; more details to follow in regards to free parking lots.
4. This walking tour is not strenuous and is wheelchair accessible. The majority of the tour will be spent in the churches.

 
Find out more about Pittsburgh Arts Council programs

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Enjoy Winter Fridays at the Frick  (6-9 pm) with

 

 - Special -themed cocktails and desserts in The Café
- Brief gallery talks every half-hour between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
- See Forbidden Fruit: Chris Antemann at Meissen
- The holiday tour, Setting the Table for Christmas at Clayton
- View antique cars and carriages in the Car and Carriage Museum
- Distinctive gifts at the Museum Store
 

 

Frick Friday begin November 27 and continue for 5 weeks. Find out more

 

 

 

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16 Tips For Families: Pittsburgh Light Up Night Survival

 
 



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WORD PLAY - Fri and Sat

Part This American Life, part stand-up comedy, WordPlay is a modern twist on the ancient art of storytelling. A stimulating experience that blends personal stories with a live music mash-up.

Actors, comedy writers, and everyday people read their own stories while a DJ spins a real-time soundtrack. Using anything from Bruno Mars to Bach.  DJ and producer work with each performer to develop the perfect music mix, creating a storytelling experience unlike anything out there today.

WordPlay will be held on November 20th and 21st. at Bricolage Production Company, 937 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh, PA. The show starts at 8:00pm with free drinks and games at “Happy Half-Hour” at 7:30pm. The November 20th performance will feature ASL interpretation by Heather Gray. Tickets to the show are $20. Suggested age is 18 and up.      Find out more and buy tickets.

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Saturdays with the Sugarplum Fairy

Bring little ones to dance with The Nutcracker's Sugarplum Fairy at this festive event. Phipps and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre are pleased to present Saturdays with the Sugarplum Fairy, 30-minute creative movement dance classes and story time sessions with a dancer in costume.

Activities are free with Conservatory admission and appropriate for comfortably-dressed children of all ages. Sessions will take place on both Sat., Nov. 21 and Sat., Dec. 5. No advance registration is required.


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SANTA ROCKS AT THE HARD ROCK CAFE!

What better childhood memory than sitting on Santa's lap and asking for that special gift. Take that memory a step further, and add the Hard Rock Cafe and a fun way to spend a morning with our favorite fellow in a red suit as Macaroni Kid presents Breakfast With Santa
Included: breakfast buffet - special goodies bag for kids - free train ride in the Station Square freight shops for the kids - free parking courtesy of Station Square - special Macaroni Kid craft.

 Donations will be collected for Toys for Tots.   Please donate a new & unwrapped toy.

Space is limited, so call the Hard Rock Café at 412-481-7625 and ask for Erica to save your family's spot now. Dates: December 6,7, 13, 14 and 20.  Find out more

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Local 913 Live: Dos Equis Singer/Songwriter Competition Winners Go to WYEP's Local 913 Live happy hour on November 19th at their studio at 67 Bedford Square, Pittsburgh,  15203. This month's happy hour will feature music from the top three winners of the Dos Equis Singer-Songwriter Competition that was held this summer. Doors open at 6:30pm and the performance starts at 7pm. Find out more Complimentary beverages from Dos Equis are available for guests aged 21+.The event is all ages, although ID is required for alcohol.   Contact the experienced agents at RE/MAX Realty Brokers with your questions about buying and selling real estate.

 x-speakers:
hear how their ideas have turned to action

 

 

 

The summer weather might be coming to an end, but efforts to bring you a successful TEDxPittsburgh are not.  Join x-speakers on November 22nd at 12 PM in the brand new Bakery Square 2.0. Some of the earlier TEDxPittsburgh speakers will discuss the progress of their big ideas since they spoke at TEDx.

Speakers include:
John Fetterman, Former Mayor of Braddock and current senate candidate – Class of 2013
Ian Rosenberger, Founder of Team Tassy and Thread – Class of 2014
Michelle King, The Learner Instigator – Class of 2015

 Tickets are  only $10. Register and Find out more

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Macaroni Kids has just posted their holiday activities guides - one for Christmas and one for Chanukah. Go to the link to join the organization (free!) and get copies of the guides. This organization provides info on a large number of activities for children.


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 ArtKids: Warp Weft Weave

 

 

 
Is your castle too drafty? Does it need something special added to a room? Learn how tapestries were more than just pretty wall-hangings in the middle ages. Explore the Frick’s tapestries and make a unique woven work of art to take home. Free. Find out more


Saturday, November 14
11:00–11:45 a.m.
                                       
Meet at The Frick Art Museum



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HANDMADE CARDS & GIFTS

Render handmade paper sheets, cards and gifts, embellished with vintage ephemeris, fabrics and fibers as well as natural pressed and dried plants. All assembles are "Wet on Wet" without any glue. What makes this all stick together? SCIENCE! Join in and learn all about fibers, collage, water systems in an all age appropriate family work shop. Registration is required.
November 14, 2015 11-2pm |All ages |All skill levels |$25
Instructor: Katy Dement
Trust Arts Education Center 805-807 Liberty Avenue | Pittsburgh, PA | 15222 

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BREW CINEMA in Dormont

Brew Cinema (hosted by Cinema 412) is a new monthly series highlighting a classic film partnered with a local brewery. 100% of the proceeds of each screening benefits The Hollywood and a local charitable partner (November's partner is Habitat for Humanity. Each event also features a limited edition screenprinted poster created for the film being shown.

Tickets $10, Posters $30, minimum donation required per brew. For more details:
 
Find out More, Buy Tickets There is also a monthly brunch and movie combo.
 
 
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Three Rivers Film Festival - thru Nov 15

Steeltown’s 7th annual event is part of the Three Rivers Film Festival celebrating independent filmmaking in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The event features the first Steeltown Indie Class, showcasing short projects made around the region and local filmmakers will share their experiences about making films here in Pittsburgh. Steeltown Indie offers educational and mentorship opportunities for local filmmakers as well cash grants to help make their projects happen.

Mon, Nov 9  at 7pm - Regent Square Theater

Go to the link for the complete Festival Schedule and info about each film
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Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour
   Sunday 10am -6pm

This November is11th consecutive year of opening up studios to the public for a free day of art and creative engagement. What started as a group of 10 artists, has grown into a community of over 45 participants. Every fall the tour educates visitors about different artistic practices and invites people to Lawrenceville to enjoy the neighborhood.

I plan to start my tour with a stop at La Gourmandine French bakery at 4605 Butler.


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WeihnachtsMarkt  in Harmony
           next weekend



Join juried regional artisans, and other vendors as they present a marketplace in the tradition of Germany’s famed Christmas markets, with quality artwork and handcrafted goods as well as German and other European imports plus entertainment and yummy foods in the old-town center of Harmony’s National Historic Landmark District.


My grandchildren loved the ride in the horse-drawn carriage to the sound of the bells on the horses' harnesses and the wonderful cookies at the bakery. Without small children in tow, you might want to try out one of the town's restaurants for brunch or lunch. Find out more
Saturday November 14th – 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday November 15th – 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

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Wings & Wildlife Art Show - Nov 7 & 8

The Wings & Wildlife Art Show return with vibrant wildlife art. This juried show and marketplace will include 46 locally and nationally known artists from 5 states working in paint, photography, jewelry, ceramics, wood, and more.



Wings & Wildlife was once a successful art show that started at the National Aviary in 1982; ran successfully for over 20 years, and then took a 10 year hiatus. Admission to the Show is free with Aviary admission.  Find out more

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