Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Be Artsy in April!

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There is a full weekend of arts events in Pittsburgh as April draws to a close.  The art starts this Friday, April 29th with downtown’s seasonal Gallery Crawl.   The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm, and patrons may start at any location. 

Then on Saturday, get out to the Lawrenceville neighborhood to experience Art All Night.  Art All Night is a free annual celebration of arts and community.  This year it will be held in the Iron City Brewery at 3340 Liberty Avenue where visual artists and performers will gather to provide you with nearly 24 hours worth of sensory overload.   The event starts at 4pm on Saturday and will last overnight into Sunday afternoon.

So go out, indulge you senses, and enjoy this great warm weather!

Thursday, April 21, 2011

Happy Easter, Pittsburgh!

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The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh downtown is having a special Easter buffet.  Patrons can enjoy a buffet with appetizers, omelets prepared by a chef, seafood station, carving board featuring Virginia Ham and roasted leg of lamb, assorted entrees and a dessert buffet. Brunch pricing is $34 for adults, seniors are $31, and children 5-12 are $17. All children 5 and under are free.
Brunch will also feature a one-of-a-kind Egg Hunt for the whole family, with prizes for both children and adults, taking place in the hotel courtyard. There will be two Egg Hunt events, one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 1:30 p.m.
The Easter Bunny will be in attendance, presenting sweet treats to children and taking part in photo opportunities during the day’s festivities.
Reservations will be available every half hour starting at 10:00 a.m. To make a reservation, please contact the reservation line at 1-412-594-2251

Friday, April 15, 2011

Cook with Class






Ever dream about becoming a professional chef?  Well, you don't have to change careers to cook like a pro!  Why not pick a free Saturday morning and take a non-professional culinary class at Le Cordon Bleu as part of their Chef's Series.  Upcoming classes include Appetizer Appreciation, Fresh Mozzarella, and Tex-Mex Cuisine.  Check the Downtown Pittsburgh Events page to find out more or to sign up for classes.

Friday, April 8, 2011

Downtown Comedy


Have you laughed today?  Why not top your next Thursday evening off with a night of comedy at the CLO Cabaret in the heart of the downtown action.  Part of the CLO's Late Night Cabaret Series, the Pittsburgh Improv Jam is a weekly improvisational comedy show featuring both seasoned and amateur improvisers and comedians from Pittsburgh's theatrical community.  The fun starts at 10pm every Thursday and tickets are just $3.00 at the door.  Or for the brave of heart, show up early at 9:30pm and you can sign up to be in the show!
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