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Lazy River, Cliffhangers remain closed at SandcastleVideo
This summer, Sandcastle’s Lazy River has been really lazy. The popular attraction, along with the water park’s Cliffhangers slides, have yet to open for the season. “In the off-season, we had such bad flooding, and then the water froze, which cracked the Lazy River’s fiberglass,” Tyler Saxon, sales and marketing...
Furry invasion closes in on PittsburghVideo
This weekend’s forecast in Pittsburgh: Partly cloudy with a chance of furries. Yes, it’s furry season again. The Anthrocon Convention — a gathering of adults dressed up as animals — invades Pittsburgh from Friday through Sunday at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Downtown. Many will arrive Thursday. Vendors will...
Justin Severino’s Larder restaurant to open inside East End Brewing Co.
Acclaimed chef Justin Severino is teaming up with Pittsburgh brewer Scott Smith to open Larder restaurant inside East End Brewing Company in Larimer on Friday. “We chose the name Larder because so much of what we do is preserving food and making food such as salami or pickles as well...
The Freeport Theatre Festival celebrates 30 yearsVideo
Inside this former machinery barn the magic of theater unfolds. The Freeport Festival Theatre has been presenting summer shows in this space in the Allegheny- Kiski Valley for three decades. It’s the mission of actors and married couple Rennick and Marushka Steele. The theater, nestled on the Steele Farm in...
Pine Township couple serve as witnesses for Pennsylvania LotteryVideo
Many people take the nightly Pennsylvania Lottery drawing for granted. Really, all you have to do is turn on your television and watch. Two people — one a witness, the other a Lottery official — stand behind several machines with numbered balls floating inside. The numbers pop up and are...
Yuengling Gold Rush 5K to be held Sunday morning on Pittsburgh’s North Shore
This is not your typical beer run. D.G. Yuengling & Son, America’s oldest brewery based in Pottsville, Pa., has partnered with CK Running to host the Yuengling Gold Rush 5K Walk and Run at 9 a.m. on Sunday. A portion of the proceeds benefit Team Red, White & Blue, to...
Stack’d Burgers in Oakland opens rooftop dining area
Stack’d Burgers has raised its game. The local burger chain recently opened a rooftop dining area at its Oakland location so guests can enjoy a custom-made burger and craft beer outside with a view. “It’s been a long time coming,” Samantha Barnes, Stack’d marketing manager, told the Tribune-Review on Thursday....
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 28-30
Welcome the warmer temperatures by getting out and doing something this weekend. Here are some suggestions. Be sure to mind the Parkway East closure during your fun. Have a drink at PNC Park Saturday is the second year for the All-Star Craft Beer, Wine and Cocktail Festival at PNC Park...
Comedian Dusty Slay coming to Pittsburgh Improv in Homestead
Get some laughs with comedian Dusty Slay who will be on stage July 18-21 at the Pittsburgh Improv in Homestead. Slay, who has appeared on “Comedy Central,” “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” and “Last Comic Standing” is known for his jokes about growing up poor, a love of country...
El Campesino to open restaurant at the Waterfront in Homestead
Enjoy some Mexican food at a brand new spot Saturday at the Waterfront in Homestead. El Campesino at The Waterfront will celebrate its grand opening. The fiesta includes drink tastings, specials and live music. “We’ve been getting calls from excited patrons since the day we announced El Campesino was joining...
Time’s running out for treats at Schorr Family Bakeries in Pittsburgh
The clock on the wall shaped like a slice of bread represents the end of an era. It’s time to stop baking. For 45 years, the Schorr family has been kneading dough for their community bakeries with locations in Pittsburgh’s Observatory Hill and West View locations. Saturday will be the...
Jay Leno coming to Rivers Casino
Comedian and late night television show host Jay Leno will bring his act on Sept. 19 to the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh’s Event Center this fall. The award winning funnyman and late night television host has earned the highest consecutive ratings, two Emmy Awards, a TV Guide Award, an induction into...
Vicki Lawrence, ‘Mama’ keep Palace Theatre audience laughing
Vicki Lawrence and Mama had the sold-out crowd laughing hysterically, and at times on their feet applauding loudly, on Sunday afternoon at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. “Vicki Lawrence and Mama — A Two Woman Show” is an hour and a half of Lawrence sharing stories of her life from...
Check out an experience at Carnegie Library Oakmont, among others
Take more than books with you from the Oakmont Carnegie Library. You can now check out an experience. An experience kit is available at select libraries around Allegheny County, including the Oakmont location. The libraries have partnered with the Senator John Heinz History Center and its “Affiliate Program” to offer...
Laugh it up at Steel City Improv
Have a few laughts at Steel City Improv Theater’s “A Good Night Out,” a monthly show that blends interesting stand up and characters. For just $10, you can listen to comedians at 9:30 p.m. at the theater Saturday on Ellsworth Ave. in Shadyside. SCIT ran an update on the stage...
Pittsburgh ‘Underwear Bike Ride’ promotes positive self-image
You don’t have to get dressed up for this event. In fact, you are encouraged to not wear much. The Pittsburgh Underwear Bike Ride is Thursday. Held the last Thursday of every month from May until October, the event is about having fun and promoting a positive self-body image, said...
Rick Sayre to speak at genealogy conference in Pittsburgh
Rick Sayre, a genealogy expert, is the speaker for this year’s Western Pennsylvania Genealogical Society conference. The free event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland. Sayre is a researcher and instructor in genealogical topics. He coordinates a course on using...
‘Stranger Things’ actress in Pittsburgh, will toss first pitch at Pirates game
Don’t be alarmed if you notice strange things going on in Pittsburgh Friday. “Stranger Things Night” at PNC Park is upon us. The Pirates evening is inspired by Netflix’s original science fiction series created, written and directed by the Duffer Brothers. The Pirates host the San Diego Padres at 7:05...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: June 21-23
It’s the first weekend of summer, and the rain is supposed to push on out of here. Here are some things to do. Pittsburgh’s own Donnie Iris and the Cruisers and The Clarks both perform Saturday — at separate venues. Tough choices for true Yinzers. Iris, a local favorite, will...
In the end, injury forces Sewickley bicyclist to stop cross-country journey
This incredible cross-country bicycle journey is over, a little sooner than expected. Christian Echavarria of Sewickley had to get off the bike he planned on riding 3,070 miles. He stopped pedaling near the 1,800-mile mark. He was participating in the Race Across America when so-called saddle sores became so bad,...
Pittsburgh’s Trusst Brands lingerie company launches new collection
The right fit is it. Just ask Sophia Berman, founder of Pittsburgh-based Trusst Brands, a company she started because she saw a huge need in the market for a new bra technology that actually supported breast weight effectively. “So many women I knew were fed up with pain points caused...
Disc jockey Pauly D to perform at Rivers Casino
Let this guy spin some tunes for you. Disc jockey and reality TV star DJ Pauly D will bring his musical talents to The Event Center at the Rivers Casino Pittsburgh on the North Side at 9 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets start at $30. Known for his role on the...
‘Let’s Move’ at Phipps Conservatory this summer
Get moving at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens beginning Monday. “Let’s Move Pittsburgh Summer Fun Days” are five days where young and old can participate in games and crafts as well as fitness activities. The initiative is about developing healthy habits because Phipps is committed to leading children toward a...
Q&A with Vicki Lawrence as she brings ‘Mama’ to Greensburg
She’s made us laugh for decades, first on the “Carol Burnett Show,” then on “Mama’s Family,” and now, in person, at The Palace Theatre in Greensburg. Vicki Lawrence — actress, comedian and singer — brings everyone’s favorite senior citizen, “Mama,” to the stage for the performance of “Vicki Lawrence &...
Tickets on sale for annual Steel City Big Pour
The annual Steel City Big Pour beer, food, art and music festival returns this year with new times. The event offers guests an opportunity to sample varieties of craft beer and food on Sept. 28 at Construction Junction in Pittsburgh’s East End. Some of the brewers include All Saints Brewing...
