Art All Night Lawrenceville 2012 at Willow Street Development

Art All Night Lawrenceville 2012

It’s hard to believe it’s already been 15 years since the very first Art All Night event in Pittsburgh! This weekend, head over to Lawrenceville for 24 hours (actually 22 hours) of local art and music. This year’s location will welcome over 10,000 visitors to the 50,000 sq ft Willow Street Development (40th and Willow St. in Larryville) and the cost of entry is $0.00.

Art All Night is a vast display of artwork with over 1,200 pieces to explore. Each artist is allowed to submit their single best piece of work about anything. ANYTHING. This is a true art show with absolutely no boundaries. No Fees, No Jury, No Censorship. Attend with an open mind or stay home being bored.
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SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2012

Pittsburgh has worked hard to earn the Hollywood of the East title. From transforming into Gotham City for the latest installment of the Batman franchise, The Dark Knight Rises, to being home to superstars like Christina Aguilera and Wiz Khalifa. Pittsburgh certainly has established itself as a major hub for entertainment.

In the spirit of entertainment and the arts, Pittsburgh’s own theatre company, No Name Players, is continuing along with the idea of showing just how talented The Steel City truly is. On March 15^th and 16^th, they are hosting their Fourth Annual SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day at The New Hazlett Theater in the North Side.
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Kiss at Qdoba to Get a Free Burrito, Then Drink it Off at Mad Mex

Happy Valentine's Day Pittsburgh (pic via inorman88)

Boring Pittsburgh is celebrating a Mexican theme this Valentine’s Day, and you should too. Let’s start with the free food! Pittsburgh Qdoba locations will be participating in a nationwide promotion where customers who go into the location on Valentine’s Day give their significant other, family member, friend or even an understanding stranger a kiss, will receive a free entree with the purchase of one entree.
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Win Howard Stern’s Pittsburgh Photo at Whirl’s 10th Anniversary Party

Howard Stern's Pittsburgh Sunset Beth Ostrosky Photo for Whirl Magazine

Bid on Howard Stern's Pittsburgh Sunset Photo

Wednesday, October 12th is Whirl Magazine’s 10th Anniversary party and Pittsburgh native Beth ~~Ostrosky~~ Stern will be at the event to help raise money for Animal Friends. Beth O will be auctioning off a one-of-a-kind masterpiece photograph by world-renowned shutterbug Howard Stern (he took the photo during his last trip to the Burgh).

This black and gold Pittsburgh sunset can be yours for the right price! A perfect addition to your man cave, or your bathroom! The highest bidder will walk away with a professionally framed work of art, signed with ink by the photography genius himself. To see more examples of his camerawork, buy the latest issue of Whirl, or click here.

Bidding started on Tuesday at $350. All of the proceeds from the auction will go directly to Animal Friends. The two highest bidders will each win a 16×24 photo printed on metal. Ends on Wednesday, October 12 at 9:00 pm. Save animals! Click here to bid!

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Pittsburgh’s Great Race Recap 9/25/2011

Michael Sally's Great Race Recap in Boring Pittsburgh

This 2011 City of Pittsburgh Great Race Recap is brought to you by #BurghVerified runner @MichaelSally. He ran the 10K race, which started at 9:30am in Frick Park at Beechwood Boulevard. The course is 6.2 miles and takes runners down Forbes Avenue, through CMU, across Oakland, into Downtown, and finally ending at Point State Park. It’s interesting to note that within that distance, there are three major parks and five universities. By the way, there was also a 5K race that started at Atwood and Fifth at 8am.

Keep in mind that the pics/video were taken with a cell phone… while running. Observe the timestamps to see how long it takes to get to one side of town to the other by foot. Follow @MichaelSally for a good time! Continue reading + Discuss →