23 Rooms with a View--Working with Clayton

 

Join Emilia Boehm, curator of Clayton & the Car and Carriage Museum, for coffee and pastries and a behind the scenes look at Clayton. She’ll discuss the challenges and rewards of working with a 23-room, well-appointed, historic Victorian mansion. From the curious-finicky cabinets to the challenging painting installations and surprising finds in library books. Working with the collection at Clayton is often an adventure!

 

Email: info@TheFrickPittsburgh.org or phone 412-371-0600 to make a reservation

The coffee starts at 10 am on Thursday, 14 August and tickets are $8 for members; $10 for non-members.

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Designed to help children and parents facilitate a healthy transition to kindergarten, children entering kindergarten this fall and their caregivers are invited to take part in the 10th Annual Kindergarten…here I come!  Activities will include: Meet Mr. McFeely, Storytellers, performers and activities, Board a real school bus, Meet a crossing guard and Free books, t-shirts and more for kindergartners while supplies last. Find out more

 

Location: Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh,

When: Saturday, August 9, 2014; 9am until 1pm

Cost: Free for all children entering kindergarten and one parent

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BIKEFEST

With only two wheels, all of Pittsburgh is open to you.  It’s time for BikeFest in the city and this Friday, August 8th, is the 10th annual Kick Off parties!  BikeFest features 17 days of biking activities ranging from rookies to expert.  You can even rent a bike if you don't have one. Check here to find out more.

 

 

Kick Off night provides a a whole night of fun for anyone interested:

VIP Party:  6:00PM to 8:00PM, VIP guests will enjoy small plates by some of Pittsburgh’s best chefs including Justin Severino (Cure), Chad Townsend (formerly of Salt of the Earth), Kevin Sousa (Superior Motors), and Jamilka Borges (Bar Marco). Or grab a pie from Pizza Boat’s mobile wood-fired oven. Sip wine, local beer, and cocktails by Maggie’s Farm Rum. Fernando Martì on the 1s and 2s.”

Main Event Party:  8:00PM to 12:00AM, DJs Selecta, Edgar Um, MB, and Mary Mack will keep guest dancing all night long. The main party will also feature silent auction with dozens of desirable items like bikes, art, and much more. And of course, keep an eye out for Thick Bikes’ annual BikeFest Surprise. Three drink tickets are included in ticket price.”

 

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Ghosbusters Showing at Squaw Valley Park

Looking for a fun, nostalgic summer activity that you can share with everyone?  Tonight, for Movies in Squaw Valley Park, there will be a showing of “Ghostbusters.”  Bring the family!  Teach your millennial kids a lesson in film history while having fun.  Bring your date for a  movie under the stars!  Or just go in a big group and add a memory to this year’s Pittsburgh summer.

Place:  Squaw Valley Park in O’Hara

Time:  Starts at dusk

Movie:  Ghostbusters (PG)

Event Website

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National Night Out, Pittsburgh 2014 Safer Together Tuesday, August 5, 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

 

From ice cream socials and dessert parties to hot dogs and deejays neighbors across the City of Pittsburgh will host block parties and neighborhood festivals bringing residents together in safety and friendship.

 

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Household Chemical Disposal - Today

 

ACCEPTABLE ITEMS INCLUDE: aerosol cans, automotive fluids, motor oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze, brake fluid, batteries, chemistry sets, compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs), gasoline and kerosene, household cleaners, ammonia, drain openers, acid cleaners and oven cleaners.

Boyce Park, Ski Lodge parking lot

9am- 1pm

FEE: $2/gallon – Cash Only

Go to the event website for a complete list of acceptable/not-acceptable items and plan for the next collection on September 13.

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AUGUST 2

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

SEPTEMBER 13

ALLEGHENY COUNTY

OCTOBER 11

BEAVER COUNTY

Washington Wine, Jazz & Pops! Festival

Purchase of a ticket gets you access for two days that includes wine tasting from eight different wineries from Northwest, Southwest and Central PA (see our website for a complete list). Enjoy food vendors, specialty vendors, and an outstanding array of musical talent.  

Saturday, Aug 2 12:00p to 7:00p 

Sunday, Aug 3 12:00p to 5:00p

All proceeds of this two-day event will go to the Mental Health Association of Washington County. Located at the North Strabane Municipal Park.

 Price $20 in advance for both days; $25 at the gate for both days. Find out more

 

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