31st Latin American and Caribbean Festival

A Pittsburgh tradition since 1979, the 31st Latin American and Caribbean Festival will be held Saturday, March 31 at the William Pitt Union, Oakland.  The festival is a free cultural event, attracting thousands of individuals from a multicultural community.

Visitors will find booths offering the authentic cuisine of Peru, Cuba, Brazil, Columbia, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and Jamaica.  Enjoy local and international musicians, traditional dance, handmade arts and crafts, and children’s activities.  Among the over 30 organizations present will be many local language and service groups with a Latin American and Caribbean emphasis.  Learn to speak Portuguese, or where to go to Tango in Pittsburgh!

Saturday, March 31, 2012

noon until midnight
Free and open to the public

William Pitt Union, 3959 Fifth Avenue, University of Pittsburgh, Oakland
For more information, visit the Festival website.

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Ice Skating with the Mascots

Winter is here to stay and there’s no better way to celebrate then a trip to Schenley Park Skating Rink.  The rink is open daily throughout the winter and hosts a variety of special sessions such as Thursday Family Night, Adult Only Skating and College ID Discount Sessions.  Rent skates onsite or bring your own and take advantage of the rink’s skate sharpening service.

This Saturday, January 14^th, is a special day on the ice, as the rink presents WISH 99.7 Mascot Skate Day.  Take to the ice with a menagerie of favorite Pittsburgh area mascots from 1:30 – 3:30 pm.

Skating Fee: Adults - $4.00, Youth (17 and under) - $3.00, Senior Citizens - $3.00

Skate Rentals - $2.50
Skate Sharpening - $3.50

The rink is located on Overlook Drive in Schenley Park.  For hours and additional info visit the City of Pittsburgh website or call 412-422-6547.

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Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival

Sunday August 28, 2011

11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Come celebrate the bounty of summer at Phipps' Seventh Annual Tomato & Garlic Festival, highlighting two of summer's tastiest crops.  Enjoy an afternoon of tastings, live cooking demonstrations and kid’s activities.  Shop the Farmer’s Market and see what’s available at the Gardener’s Seed Swap.   All at the historic front lawn and Outdoor Garden of Phipps Conservatory in Oakland.

Bring a donation for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and receive free admission to the festival and to the Conservatory during Festival hours.

Directions and more at Phipps Conservatory’s website.

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New on the Market

A sampling of the properties our agents have listed in the past few weeks:

Bigelow Heights

746 Montclair

Wonderfully updated home close to everything.   New front porch and step, French doors leading from dining room to a new patio.

Contact:  Nancy Wright  412-508-0040  nancywright@remax.net

Mt. Oliver

158 Ormsby

Totally redone with bright open floor plan, gleaming hardwood floors, new kitchen and new bath.  Minutes to South Side and close to downtown, universities and hospitals.

Contact:  Esther Jarrett  412-889-8684  ekjarrett@yahoo.com

Squirrel Hill

5412 Beacon

Spacious 5 bedroom townhome, just steps from Schenley Park and close to universities, hospitals and shopping.  High ceilings, updated baths, hardwood floors, and much more.

Contact:  Kitty Onufer  412-480-3351  konufer@comcast.net

Oakland

4601 Fifth Avenue, Unit 228

2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in University Square, convenient to everything in Oakland.

Contact:  Jill Portland  412-521-1000  jillportland@remax.net

128 N. Craig Street, Unit 408

Lovely one bedroom, one bath condo unit in Park Plaza.  Original hardwood floors, secure and well-maintained building.

Contact:  Jill Portland  412-521-1000  jillportland@remax.net

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2011 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix

2011 marks the 29th consecutive year the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix has been run at Pittsburgh’s beautiful Schenley Park.  Held July 15 - 24^th, the Vintage Grand Prix is America’s largest vintage race and the only one run on city streets. The week-long events benefit charity as well as celebrating vintage cars. Funds raised will go towards programs for autistic and developmentally disabled individuals in the greater Pittsburgh area through the Autism Society of Pittsburgh and Allegheny Valley School.

The races at Schenley Park mark the end of a 10-day Race Week.  While many events have admission fees for participants, most of the events listed below are FREE to spectators, or request only a small donation.

Friday, July 15

Test & Tune at BeaveRun

Drivers tune their racers and practice on the BeaveRun MotorSports Complex. Free to the viewing public.

Saturday & Sunday, July 16-17, 9 am-5 pm

Historic Races at BeaveRun

Racing and related activities at BeaveRun MotorSports Complex in Beaver Falls, PA.

$15 per day or $25 for the weekend, kids under 12 are free. Proceeds benefit charity.

Monday, July 18, 5-9 pm

Invitational Car Show on Walnut Street

Rare, classic and exotic cars along Walnut Street in Shadyside.  Free to spectators.

Tuesday, July 19, 5-9 pm

Waterfront Car Cruise

Over 500 cars on display at the Waterfront in Homestead. $5 donation is requested.

Wednesday, July 20, 10:30 am-2pm

Downtown Race Car Parade & Display

50 cars will motor from the Spaghetti Warehouse in the Strip District through downtown Pittsburgh on their way to displays at the U.S. Steel Tower, PPG Place and Market Square.

Wednesday, July 20, 6-9 pm

Grand Prix Tune-Up at Bossa Nova

Benefit happy hour at Bossa Nova on 7th Street downtown. Live entertainment and silent auction.

$35 per person at the door includes tapas and two complimentary cocktails.

Saturday & Sunday, July 23-24

International Car Shows & British Car Day

Saturday, 11 am-4 pm, Sunday 9:30am-4pm

Over 2,000 classic, antique, and exotic vehicles at theSchenley Park golf course.

Vintage Race Practice and Qualifying Heats

Saturday, 9 am-5pm, Sunday 8:15-10:15am

150 vintage racers will compete o to quality for Sunday's featured races.

Races at Schenley Park

Sunday, noon-5pm

The big event ending the week’s festivities!

Check the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Website for more information on all events and directions.

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