Happy New Year!

We hope everyone has a safe and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas!

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday!

Polar Express in Imax

Do you have children that you want to take out this Christmas?  Nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, or your own children will love The Polar Express in IMAX this winter!  Keep reading and check out the details below.

The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience

Event: The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience  
Location: Carnegie Science Center’s Rangos Omnimax Theater, 1 Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212  
Date: Tuesday, December 17, 2013 until January 1, 2014  
Time: 3:15 p.m.  
Cost: Adults $10, Children $8  
Description: Check out one of the greatest holiday books turned into a movie! This movie will not only make your child believe, it might make you believe in the magic of Christmas as well! Brought to you in the IMAX Theater, you’ll be transported into a new world. There are many other dates available to bring your child in to see this wonderful movie, so check it out on Carnegie Science Center’s website!

Let's Go Bucs!

It is never too early to start celebrating the Pirates.  Pirate Fest will be this Saturday and Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.  You can learn more in the blog below or at Living Pittsburgh.



PirateFest 2013– Indoor Baseball Carnival

Event: PirateFest 2013– Indoor Baseball Carnival
Location: David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2013 AND Sunday, December 15, 2013
Time: Saturday 12 p.m.- 7 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
Cost: Adults $12, Children under 14 $6
Description: Calling all Pirates baseball fans! This weekend current and former Pirates baseball players and coaches are having free autograph sessions and a Q&A session. For everyone who attends the event, you will be given a 2014 Pirates wall calendar, 2014 pocket schedule, and a PirateFest program! All fans can even participate with the players in versions of popular TV shows like “Let’s Make A Deal.” There will also be a pierogie eating contest, charity raffles, activities for children, and authentic game merchandise for sale.

There will be much more going on at this event so don’t miss out! Purchase your ticket now or find out more information at
the official Pittsburgh Pirates website.

Free Events in the City

Now that Thanksgiving is over, check out these great events that are happening around the city.  Most of these events are free or at discounted prices. They are great ways to bring your families together for the holidays!  Keep reading and check out Living Pittsburgh for more deals.



Thursday, December 5

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE

Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5

Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12

Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00

offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE

1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover

Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special

Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less

Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays

Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays

Friday, December 6

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Free Holiday Events in Sewickley - FREE

Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission

Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3

Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5

Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership

Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less

Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays

Saturday, December 7

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Handmade Arcade for the Holidays – FREE admission

Soergel Winter Celebration & Snowflake Festival – FREE admission

Free Holiday Events in Sewickley - FREE

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, December 8

2013 Lawrenceville Joy of Cookies Tour – FREE

Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House – FREE

Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE

Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs

Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6

Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches

Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less

Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Monday, December 9

AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials

Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE

Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people

Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays

Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less

Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Happy Thanksgiving!

How are you spending your Thanksgiving?  We hope you have a happy and safe holiday!

Organize Your Workspace

Are you looking for new creative ways to organize your work space?  Check out this article from Buzzfeed.  You can use everyday items to transform your workspace into a creative and productive sanctuary. 


1. Store small items in a spice rack.



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Just be sure to wash them thoroughly or your rubber bands will forever smell of cumin.

2. Never spill again with this portable drink holder.



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It clips onto the edge of your desk and will prevent the dreaded soy-latte-meets-MacBook-Pro disaster from occurring.

3. Keep papers and pens neat with an organizer made from an old frame.



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Directions here.

4. Turn a frame into a dry-erase to-do list.



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Here’s how.

5. Make these colorful organizers out of tin cans.



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Directions here.

6. Stack them to save space.



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7. Cover them in chalkboard paint for easy labeling.



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8. Happen to have a spare Slinky? Use it to hold your writing utensils.



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I mean who doesn’t have an extra Slinky or ten lying around?

9. Keep your cables neat with this desk-mounted organizer.



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It’s only $9.99 and you’ll never suffer the indignity of scrabbling around on the floor looking for the outlet again.

10. Attach a small hook underneath your desk to keep cords out of the way.



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Here’s how.

11. Label cords with bread tags.



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First you’ll have to eat a lot of bread, but we all make sacrifices.

12. Binder clips make great cord catchers.



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13. Trick out a file cabinet with squares of wallpaper.



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Fabric and contact paper work too.

14. Create a corner shelf with room for paper storage out of a magazine rack.



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Find out how here.

15. Use the sleeve from your morning coffee to ensure your earbuds don’t get tangled.



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You’ll have the best mornings ever now.

16. Keep loose papers out of the way by attaching clipboards to the wall.



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Directions here.

17. Use one to display your to-do list.



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This person clearly has no obligations at all.

18. Make over your desk chair.



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If someone tries to steal your chair, you’ll know. Here’s how.

19. Make a compact charging station out of a lotion bottle.



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Nobody will ever know what it used to be.

20. Store supplies in an under-the-shelf wine rack.



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Store wine there too. Directions here.

21. Line the back of a bookshelf with contact paper to give it some life.



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Find out how here.

22. Build your own bookshelf using crates.



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You can make it larger or smaller depending on your space restrictions. Find out how here.

23. This beautiful bookshelf is made from Ikea crates secured with binder clips.



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You might want to nail or screw it into the wall if you’re worried about stability. (We <3 Ikea to the moon and back but it’s not exactly known for its incredible show of strength.) Directions here (in Swedish).

24. Pegboards are great space-savers.



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Keep important reminders and photos you love at eye-level.

25. Attach baskets to pegboard for accessible paper storage.



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They’re easy to rearrange. Here’s how.

26. This keyboard memo pad makes taking notes and writing down important reminders (with a pen! In your hand!) easy and unobtrusive.



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Buy it here.

27. Keep small items in ice cube trays.



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You can swap out paper clips and brads for thread and beads, depending on your industry. Ice trays work well as dividers in drawers too.

28. Use a dishrack as a ready-made filing system.



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29. Decorate boring binders with iron-on transfers.



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They’ll make even your tax returns look pleasant and peaceful. Directions here.

30. Rolling file cabinets make it easy to rearrange your space quickly.



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Move them an inch or two every day and drive your annoying office-mate INSANE. Or just tuck them out of the way when you need to make room. Buy them here.

Events in the City

Are you looking for something to do after all the Halloween parties? Check out this great list of events happening throughout the city this week.  These events are free or discounted, and they are great for all ages.  You can learn more below or at Living Pittsburgh.



The following list is a compilation of many free and affordable weekly, monthly, annual, and one-time events in and around Pittsburgh. Be sure to check out the rest of the site for great deals on food & drink, daily activities, products and services.

If you know of any great events that are perfect for our calendar, please let us know!

Friday, November 1

2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8

Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission

Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3

Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5

Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership

Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less

Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays

Saturday, November 2

2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8

Family Fiesta: A Remembrance of the Dead and a Celebration for the Living - FREE (donations being accepted)

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, November 3

2013 Pittsburgh Pet Expo - FREE – $8

Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE

Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs

Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6

Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches

Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less

Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Monday, November 4

AcoustiCafe – FREE admission and drink specials

Totally Free Mondays at Steel City Improv Theater – FREE

Affordable Monday at South Side Works – Around $35 for two people

Salsa Mondays at Seviche – FREE, no cover

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Mondays – discounted movies on Mondays

Monday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Monday – $3 or less

Cheap Monday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Mondays

Tuesday, November 5

Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE

1/2 Off Tuesdays at The Mattress Factory - FREE – $7.50

2 for 1 admission to the Clayton – purchase one admission, get another FREE

Two for Tuesday at Color Me Mine – two paint for the price of one

Ceili Dance Lessons – FREE

JazzLive at the Backstage Bar – FREE

Tiny Tots at Romp N Roll Skating Rink – $5.00 for food, skating and skates

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Terrific Tuesday in the Cultural District - Around $30-$35 for two people

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays – discounted movies on Tuesdays

Tot Tuesdays at The Aviary - 1/2 off admission for children 5 and under w/ paying adult

Tuesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Tuesday – $3 or less

1/2 off Wine on Tuesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Cheap Tuesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Tuesdays

Wednesday, November 6

Community Night at the Union Project - Donation based

Ceramics Open Studio at the Union Project - $10

Yoga on Centre Pay-What-You-Can yoga classes – pay what you can

$1 Night at North Versailles Bowling Center – $1 games, food, drink & shoe rental specials

Pittsburgh Banjo Club Open Rehearsal – FREE

Mommy & Me Wednesdays at My Little Outback – $2 discount

Bluegrass Night at the Park House – FREE Bluegrass music

Dave & Buster’s 1/2 off game day – 1/2 priced games all day

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays – discounted movies on Wednesdays

Wednesday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Wednesday – $3 or less

1/2 off Wine on Wednesday – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Cheap Wednesday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Wednesdays

Thursday, November 7

Registration for Ice Skating Lessons at North & South Park Rinks - FREE

Play Date on Ice - $4.25

Entrepreneurial Thursdays at Little E’s – $5

Senior discount admission at Clayton – $5 instead of $12

Thursday Matinee at the Harris Theater – $5.00

offCenter at the August Wilson Center – FREE

1/2 off Wine on Thursdays – 1/2 price wine by the bottle or glass

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Salsa Thursdays at Bossa Nova – FREE, no cover

Pittsburgh Improv Jam Comedy Show - $3 plus $2.50 craft beer special

Thursday Funday Downtown – $20 to $25 per person for an ENTIRE evening out

Cheap Movie Deals Around the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – discounted movies on Thursdays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays – $3 or less

Thursday Wing Nights – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays

Cheap Thursday Taco Days – taco specials in the ‘Burgh on Thursdays

Friday, November 8

Good Fridays at The Andy Warhol Museum – 1/2 priced admission

Observatory SkyWatch at the Science Center – $1

Storytimes Around the City – FREE

Friday Night Improv at Studio Theater – $3

Salsa Fridays at Cabaret at Theater Square – $5

Kinder Klimb at REI – FREE with $20 LIFETIME membership

Line Dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge – FREE

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Friday – $3 or less

Friday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Fridays

Saturday, November 9

Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission

Saturday Nights at Swing City – $10-12

Saturday Light Brigade Radio Show – FREE

Sunday, November 10

Free Admission to the Zoo and PPG Aquarium - FREE

Designer Days 2013 - FREE admission

Free Sunday Afternoons at the Carnegie Library – FREE

Fifty Cent Sundaze at Arsenal Bowling Lanes – $6 plus .50 cent games, shoe rental and hot dogs

Starving Artist Sunday Supper at Brillobox - $6

Sunday Brunch Deals – affordable local brunches

Sunday Wing Deals – wing specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Cheap Burgers in the ‘Burgh on Sunday – $3 or less

Sunday Bloody Mary Specials in Pittsburgh – ‘Mary specials in the ‘Burgh on Sundays

Happy Halloween!

Have a great Halloween The Camelot!  Stay safe and have fun!

Movie Deals in Pittsburgh

Are you looking for a great night out, but you do not want to spend tons of money?  Check out these great movie theater deals throughout the Pittsburgh area.  There is something for you to do everyday of the week!  You can find more great deals at Living Pittsburgh.

If you want to catch a flick on the big screen in Pittsburgh without breaking the bank, look no further. We’ve gathered some great movie deals throughout the city most days of the week, and conveniently put them in one place for you. So save a few bucks at the movies and enjoy even more wonderful things that Pittsburgh has to offer with the money you have left over!
*Note – most of these specials include an extra surcharge for 3D and Imax, and do not apply on holidays.

Monday Specials:
South Side Works Cinema – $6 admission and concession specials. SONY pictures films are not eligible for Bargain Monday pricing for the first 14 days of release.
Waterworks Cinema – $5 admission for Mighty Movie Mondays and a free popcorn, which you can refill for only $1 (3D movies $3 extra)

Tuesday Specials:
Cinemark Theaters- Discount Tuesdays offers $5.50 admission at the Robinson Township location, and $5 admission at the Galleria Pittsburgh Mills and Monaca locations.
Destinta Theaters in North Versailles and Bridgeville – Tuesday Bargain with $6.50 admission.
The Oaks Theater in Oakmont – $5 admission and discounted concessions.

Thursday:
Harris Theater – $5 admission to the 5:30 matinees.

Every Day
Cinemark Theaters – Early bird 1st matinee showings are $5.75 admission seven days a week at their Robinson location. The same showing at Cinemark Theaters in Monaca and Tarentum are $5.

Columbus Day Parade in Bloomfield

What are you doing this Saturday?  Check out the Columbus Day Parade in Bloomfield!  The parade starts at 11am and lasts approx. two hours.  Keep reading and check out Living Pittsburgh for more awesome weekend events.

Event: Columbus Day Parade
Location: Liberty Avenue from Baum Boulevard to the Bloomfield Bridge in Bloomfield, Pittsburgh PA
Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013
Time: Starts at 11 am (lasts approximately 2 hours)
Cost: Free
Description: Celebrate Columbus Day weekend with Bloomfield’s annual Columbus Day parade on Liberty Avenue. The parade begins at 11 am. Great FREE family activity. The parade, will follow Liberty Avenue from Baum Boulevard to the Bloomfield Bridge.

Let's Go Bucs!!!

The Pirates are in the playoffs. After an amazing game against the Cincinnati Reds, the Bucs are now talking on the Cardinals in St. Louis.  Do you have a prediction for the game?  Check out NBC for more information.


You can’t predict baseball, but you can at least lay out the parameters. So let’s take a look at what the Pirates and Cardinals have in store for us in the National League Division Series.
The Teams
Pittsburgh Pirates (94-68) vs. St. Louis Cardinals (97-65)
The Matchups
Game 1 Today in St. Louis: A.J. Burnett vs. Adam Wainwright Game 2 Friday in St. Louis: Gerrit Cole vs. Lance Lynn Game 3 Sunday in Pittsburgh: Joe Kelly vs. Francisco Liriano Game 4 (if necessary) Monday in Pittsburgh: Undecided vs. Charlie Morton Game 5 (if necessary) Wednesday in St. Louis
Overview: 
These teams are certainly no strangers to each other, having battled all year for the NL Central crown. The Pirates won the season series 10-9, but the Cardinals took care of business against their other opponents better than the Pirates did, taking the flag. It did take work, however, as Pittsburgh was in first place much longer than the Cards were, with St. Louis only passing them up for good in mid-September.
But they are very different in terms of postseason experience. The Cardinals have been in the playoffs ten times in the past 14 years. The Pirates, as you may have heard once or twice, are back in the dance for the first time since 1992. Pittsburgh is the ultimate Cinderella story with a bandwagon of fans which grows by the day. St. Louis, it seems, is being cast as something akin to the Yankees this fall. That overdog team which is in it every year and which people are, quite frankly, getting a bit tired of seeing.
Thing is, though: such a narrative is fun and all, but it’s less than illuminating or explanatory. Only three games separated these two clubs. While most will favor the Cards and root for the Pirates, this series is anything but a mismatch.
Storylines

• Each of these teams has a legitimate MVP candidate: Yadier Molina for the Cards and Andrew McCutchen for the Pirates. Cardinals second baseman Matt Carpenter will likely have some votes thrown his way as well. But McCutchen may be the most likely to dominate in this series. He showed on Tuesday that being a playoff newbie meant little, reaching base in each of his first four plate appearances and scoring once. And he is probably champing at the bit for Game 1 to start: he has a career line of .429/.452/.750 against Adam Wainwright.
• That said, Wainwright has been dominant in his home park, where he will likely start twice if the series goes five games.  Pirates starter A.J. Burnett, however, is no great shakes on the road and has been blown up in Bush Stadium in the past.
• The Pirates like to run, especially with Starling Marte and McCutchen. Molina is one of the best in the business at gunning down base runners, however, so if Clint Hurdle is hellbent on making things happen on the base paths he could be in for a rude awakening.
• The Cardinals have some roster flux: closer Edward Mujica is on the playoff roster but he has lost his closer job after a miserable September. First baseman Allen Craig is off the roster with a sprained foot.  But one of the hallmarks of the Cardinals for the past several years has been team depth. Every time someone leaves the team or goes down there is always someone there to take their place and the team tends to not miss a beat. Here we have Trevor Rosenthal filling in for Mujica, and as we saw in last year’s playoffs, Rosenthal can be dominant. In for Craig: Matt Adams, who did nothing other than hit .284/.335/.503 with 17 home runs in 319 plate appearances in 2013. The Cardinals don’t rebuild, they reload.
• This series will be worth watching for the fans alone. PNC Park’s rowdiness clearly got the best of the Reds on Tuesday night and you can expect them to be just as crazy when this series gets to Pittsburgh over the weekend. Meanwhile, don’t think for a minute that the Cardinals’ self-proclaimed Best Fans in Baseball didn’t take notice and won’t do their best to amp up the noise a well. Between Cardinal red and Pirate black these games are gonna look more like college football crowds than baseball crowds.

Prediction
This series will be laden with more narrative storylines than any of the others this postseason, and most of them will put the Pirates in the more positive light. But ultimately, baseball games are decided on talent. While McCutchen is probably the best guy on the field in this series, this is not the NBA and one man can’t carry a team. Overall the Cardinals have the better lineup with fewer holes. They led the NL in on-base percentage, were third in slugging, were historically good hitting with runners in scoring position and led the league in runs scored. Even after Allen Craig went down in early September, the offense did not really miss a beat.
Meanwhile, the Cardinals rotation likely has the edge here too, if for no other reason than the Pirates best starter — Francisco Liriano — was used on Tuesday and will get only one start in this series. The Cardinals’ starters, meanwhile, combined for a 2.36 ERA in September. The Pirates probably have a slight edge in the bullpen and a huge edge in team defense, but I feel like the Cards have way too much firepower

The Rubber Duck Is Here

A giant rubber duck is coming to Pittsburgh as part of the Festival of Firsts.  However, everyone that floats on the river needs a party.  Check out the Rubber Duck Bridge Party this Friday with special hosts Mikey and Big Bob.



Launching the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts

Sixth Street Bridge
Friday, September 27, starting at 5:30pm

To launch the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will be closing the Sixth Street Bridge to welcome The Rubber Duck to Pittsburgh and to the United States for the first time. Festivities for the evening include the appearance of the 4-story high, three-story wide Rubber Duck, Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Night Market on the bridge with food and art vendors, and special guest appearances that are to be announced. Opening the event will be hosts Mikey and Big Bob from KISS FM with DJ Scottro playing tunes into the evening.

The Rubber Duck Bridge Party will run in tandem with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s Fall Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District - a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment. For more information regarding the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts, visit TrustArts.org/First.

Behind the Scenes at Heinz Field

Everybody has seen Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. You can not miss the bright yellow seats when you are driving over the Fort Pitt Bridge.  However, have you really ever "seen" Heinz Field?  Check out these great behind the scenes tours that are offered at the stadium.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.

Tours of Heinz Field provide guests with a behind-the-scenes look into the Great Hall, Clubs, Luxury Suites, Press Box, Field, South Plaza, and much more! Get up close and personal with this famous Pittsburgh landmark, and it’s affordable too! The tour is about 90 minutes long.
 
Walk-Up Tours
For Heinz Field walk-up tours you do not need to make a reservation in advance. The walk-up tour is designed for groups of less than 10 people.
 
September and October – Mondays and Fridays – 10 am only
Blocked off tour dates include August 29-30 due to the Rib Festival and September 2^nd due to Labor Day.
Tour prices are the same for walk-up and group tours. We do not have any group rates or discounted rates.
 
Adults = $7.00
 
Students/Children (ages 18 and under) = $5.00
 
Senior Citizens (ages 55 and up) = $5.00
** School groups only will receive one free adult chaperone for every 10 students you bring.
 
** Please note: If your bus driver(s) or school nurse(s) plan on taking the tour, you must include them in your total count.
For additional information, please visit the Steelers website.

The Best Burgers in the City

Are you a burger fan? There are burger deals every day in the city.  This list will make sure to satisfy your burger craving any day of the week. Keep reading to find out the deals of the day.  You can learn more at Living Pittsburgh.






Mondays

$1.00 burgers at Pleasant Bar in Pleasant Hills from 4-11:30pm. Go at the right time and get great drinks specials, too!

Michael’s Pizza Bar & Restaurant in the South Side offers $1 burgers on Mondays from 4-11pm. Toppings are .25 cents extra.

Tuesdays

Rock Room, a local favorite in the Polish Hill area of town, offers $2 burgers and .75 cent fries on Tuesdays from 8-10pm. During the last hour, you can also get $1 PBRs.

$1.00 1/2 lb Angus burgers at Bar Louie & Red Star Tavern from 5pm – close. (Toppings are .25 – .50 cents extra.) If you’re there from 5-7pm you can also take advantage of happy hour priced specials, including 1/2 off appetizers, all drafts are $3.00 (including crafts), $4.00 for all glasses of wine and $5.00 martinis.

$1.00 half pound burgers at Loose Moose all day in Baldwin. Hit their happy hour from 4-6 and you’ll also get any drink for 2 bucks!

Wednesdays

Coppertops in the South Side has a great burger special on Wednesdays from 4-10pm. All 20 of the 1/2 lb burgers on their Burger Board are $3 and served with fries and a pickle. All 24 draft beers are also $3 during the burger special.

Mulligan’s in West Mifflin has $1.50 burger night from 4pm to midnight. Cheese is and bacon are extra, but basic toppings are free. They also have $2.00 Miller Light drafts.

Thursdays

$1.00 burgers at Pleasant Bar in Pleasant Hills from 4-11:30pm. Go at the right time and get great drinks specials, too!

Monday – Friday

1/2 lb cheeseburger at McCormick & Schmick’s. This one is loaded with toppings and also comes with fries in a basket for only $3.95! The special is available in the bar during happy hour and requires a minimum $3.25 drink purchase per person. They also have a list of other great food items for $2.95-$5.95 and a few select drinks on special. If you go on a Monday to the South Side location, you can also catch a $6.00 flick at the SSW Cinema after your finished with dinner.

Don’t worry about driving or parking – take the bus. It’s easy! Use Port Authority’s Trip Planner to get a quick, customized route. Getting to these great wing nights couldn’t be easier!

If you know of any places in Pittsburgh that offer a special on great burgers, please let us know! (Full sized burgers for $2.00 and under, or offered with fries/side for $4 or less.)

New Way to Make Pasta

Have you always wanted to make homemade pasta dough, but you do not have the time to do it?  You can make this homemade dough in a food processor in two minutes with this great recipe.  Check out the Kitchn for more great recipes.

How to Make Pasta in the Food Processor

Makes about 1 pound pasta dough; enough pasta for 4-6 servings

What You Need

Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
Equipment
Measuring cups and spoons
Food processor

Instructions

1. Combine the flour and salt. Combine the flour and salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade attachment. Pulse a few times to combine.
2. Add the eggs. Crack the eggs on top of the flour.
3. Process for 30-60 seconds. Put the lid on the food processor and process for 30-60 seconds until the dough comes together into a rough ball.
4. If dry, add water. If the dough doesn't come together after a minute and looks like small pebbles or cous cous, add a teaspoon of water and process again. Repeat until the dough comes together.
5. If sticky, add flour.  If the dough is sticky and smears against the sides of the bowl, add a tablespoon of flour and process again. Repeat until the dough comes together.
6. Knead the dough into a smooth ball. Remove the dough from the food processor. Knead against the counter a few times until it comes together into a smooth ball.
7. Rest the dough for 30 minutes. Dust the dough with a little flour and place it in a small mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

International Village

Make sure to check out this great event this week in McKeesport, PA.  The International Village will be in Renzie Park at the Stephen Barry Field. It starts today and goes until Thursday.  You can experience food from 22 different countries, along with workshops and dance parties.  Keep reading to learn more.

International Village

Event: International Village
Location: Renzie Park – Stephen Barry Field – Eden Park Blvd, McKeesport, PA
Date: Tuesday, August 13 through Thursday, August 15, 2013
Time: 3pm-10pm
Cost: $2 + cost of food purchased
Description: The 54th Annual International Village features foods from 22 different countries, along with music and entertainment to enjoy along with the plethora of ethnic eats! New this year – enjoy ethnic workshops under the blue top pavillion from 3-6pm each day, and ethnic dance parties under the blue top pavillion from 6-10pm each night! For more information on the event, visit the International Village website.

Knit The Bridge

 

Knit the Bridge is a community-made public art installation on the Warhol/7th street bridge.  It goes up on the weekend of August 10th and 11th and comes down September 7th and 8th. The bridge will be closed on both of those weekends for the installation and removal. There will be a community celebration on August 25th from 3-7pm on the bridge.  The bridge will also be closed for the party and the celebration is open to the public.
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> The artwork has been made by over 1,500 folks from SW Pa, kids, seniors, and everyone in between.  As it is a community-made artwork the community is also responsible for maintaining it.  We will be inspecting and repairing the installation 3xs a day and also have a hotline for folks to report damage.
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> Knit the Bridge Hotline: 412 208 4324

The 7th Street Bridge will be getting a new look in a few weeks, but it is not a new paint job.  Knit the Bridge is a unique art installation scheduled to start August 10th.  Keep reading to learn more.  You can find out more information about this project by clicking the picture to the left.

Summer Living Guide for Pittsburgh

Make sure to check out the Summer Living Guide from Living Pittsburgh.  This blog below has some great summer events that are happening throughout the city.  There is something almost everyday, and there are things for all ages. Keep reading to learn more.

Summer is here and you won’t believe how many things there are to do, see, and enjoy around Pittsburgh and Allegheny County….without needing to spend a dime! To make things easy for you, we’ve put together this handy-dandy “Free Summer Fun Guide” filled with some of Living Pittsburgh.com’s FREE fun picks for this summer in the ‘Burgh. And keep in mind, this is just the free stuff! There’s plenty more low cost events and activities to do this summer, so be sure to check out our Events Listing for even more summer fun on a budget.

Keep checking back though (this guide included), because we add new free & affordable events, deals & bargains EVERY DAY during the week. If you’re new to Living Pittsburgh, here are some suggestions so you get the most out of the site and don’t miss a thing! The best way to keep current is to sign up for our daily emails (enter your email address to the right of this page, right below our Events Listing box), like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, and sign up for our weekly LP Newsletter.

Now, on with the summer fun!
Live Music

Deutschtown Music Festival - 40+ bands will rock Pittsburgh’s Northside at this FREE all day event!

Southside Works Summer Concerts – Enjoy free live music outside at South Side Works’ Town square this summer, going on now through September.

Mellon Square Summer Concert Series - Free noon concerts at Mellon Square to enjoy during your lunch hour downtown this summer. More info coming soon!

JazzLive at Katz Plaza – This fun free jazz concert series take place outside on Katz Plaza downtown throughout the summer months.

Reservoir of Jazz Series – Enjoy live jazz music in Highland Park this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Lunchtime Music Series at Schenley Plaza - Free lunchtime entertainment can be found multiple times per week at Schenley Plaza.

Bach, Beethoven and Brunch – You can pack your brunch and enjoy free classical concerts every Sunday morning at Mellon Park. More info coming soon!

Allegheny County Summer Concerts - Take advantage of free live music at Hartwood Acres and South Park all summer long.

Stars at Riverview – You can enjoy free live jazz concerts in Riverview Park throughout the warm summer months.

WYEP Final Fridays – Even more FREE live music this summer at Schenley Plaza! More info coming soon!

Monroeville Summer Concert Series – This find includes free live music, followed by a free movies in Monroeville Community Park.

Summer Jams on Walnut – These free annual block parties include loads of local live bands!
The Arts



Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District – The Gallery Crawl is a quarterly free showcase of art and entertainment.

Unblurred: First Fridays on Penn – The First Friday of each month, various galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts District showcase a variety of artwork and performances to view for free.

Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival - This premiere Pittsburgh event features free activities for the whole family, live music, art exhibits and so much more.

Taming of the Shrew presented by Poor Yorick’s Players – Bring a blanket, chair, or even a picnic to see Poor Yorick’s Players return in 2013 with their seventh season: All is fair in love and war!

Squonk Opera’s Go Roadshow - An amazing and spectacular performance unlike any other! Think circus meets performance art meets holiday parade – all for FREE! More info coming soon!
Dancing

Summer Soul Line Dance Classes - Experience not required for these free fun outdoor dance lessons.

Free Dance Lessons at Saddle Ridge - You’ll find complimentary line dancing lessons at Saddle Ridge on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Salsa Around the City - Salsa Pittsburgh offers Salsa dancing lessons all around Pittsburgh, many of which are absolutely free.
Movies

Cinema in the Parks – TONS of free outdoor movies in Pittsburgh’s local parks this summer.

Summer Movie Clubhouse – Not free, but for as little as 50 cents per movie, it’s pretty darn close!

Movies by Moonlight - Free flicks at the Tall Trees Amphitheater in Monroeville

Denis Theatre’s Last Saturday Cinema - Last Saturday Cinema is a FREE outdoor film series. Come experience great movies while surrounded by shops, bars and restaurants – just a few steps from the historic Denis Theatre.
Festivals



Pittsburgh Neighborhood Community Festivals - Various neighborhoods in Pittsburgh hold FREE festivals throughout the 2011 Summer and Fall season.

African Arts in the Park – Free cultural event at Point State Park this August. More info coming soon!

Lawrenceville Garden Tour - Find out how gardens grow on this FREE annual garden tour in Lawrenceville!

Three Rivers Regatta - This is the largest inland regatta event in the United States, and ALL activites and performances are free to attend.

Wings Over Pittsburgh – Celebrate patriotism, and enjoy this spectacular September show for free, oh- and parking is free too. More info coming soon!

A Fair in the Park - A Fair in the Park is an annual contemporary craft festival held in early September, presented by The Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh. The fair features high quality art and craft displays and demonstrations ,a concert weekend, a children’s activity and project area and a variety of Pittsburgh’s fabulous foods. More info coming soon!

South Side Works Exposed – This annual event has free live music, food vendors & lots of family fun activities.

Red, Ripe & Roasted: Tomato & Garlic Festival - Enjoy free admission to this yummy summer food festival AND Phipps Conservatory with your fresh produce donation this August. More info coming soon!

WYEP Summer Music Festival - Free summer music concert at Schenley Plaza, complete with kids activities and an indie craft marketplace.

Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix – check out the largest road race in the United States this summer… for free!
Family & Kids

Pittsburgh Spray Parks - Cool down this summer with these free city spray parks - no swimming required!

Roving Art Cart - Kiddos take can take advantage of free arts & crafts… in various locations around the ‘Burgh.

Blue Slide Park - Be sure to check out this great freebie for kids, as well as some of our other great free finds!

Reading Room at Market Square - Books aren’t free, but browsing is… and books are just $1-$2.

KidsPlay at Market Square - Free stories, crafts, treats, and special guests for kiddos at Market Square in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Mini Golf at Schenley Park - Play a round of mini-golf at Schenley Park’s ice skating rink, for a very affordable price!

Learn-to-Swim Camp - Free swimming lessons at select City of Pittsburgh pools this summer.

Swim Lessons at Allegheny County Pools - FREE swimming lessons for kids ages 5 and older. No pre-registration required!

Allegheny Observatory – Take a FREE tour of the Allegheny Observatory this summer and learn about celestial objects & more.
Sports & Fitness

Pirate $10 discount - Use your GE advantage card for $10 Pirates Sunday home games this summer.





Fish for Free - No fishing license required to enjoy fishing on these two specially designated days of the year.

Free Kayak and Stand Up Paddle Board Demos - Enjoy this free demo opportunity for a brief paddle on the Irwin Run Pond (Lagoon) of North Park Lake.

Yoga in the Park- Free Yoga for the fitness enthusiast, starting in June.

Tai Chi in the Park - Reduce stress and gain focus before the work week starts with FREE Tai Chi at Schenley Plaza