Picturing the Past

April 24 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

A fantastic new program for Junior Girl Scouts!

Girls will visit two great locations through this event:  Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and Silver Eye Center for Photography.

At Silver Eye, girls will learn how to capture the present through the lens of their camera, and work on the Camera Shots Junior Badge.  While visting Rivers of Steel, girls will catch a glimpse of the past, earning the Folk Art Junior Badge.

$39 / No Adult Fee

Price includes all program materials and both earned badges, as well as a fun patch from each site.  To reserve your spot, complete the Event Registration Form.  For more information, contact Heather Keefe, Program Manager at 1-800-248-3355, ext. 1705 or hkeefe@gswpa.org.

Hammer-In

April 17 at 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Come to Rices Landing and take a walk back in time.  Tours of the W.A. Young Foundry & Machine Shop and traditional blacksmith demonstrations throughout the day.  Learn about the foundry and line belt driven machinery. 

Auction of unique and special ironwork at 1:00 PM.  Picnic lunch available.  

Directions:  1-79 to Ruff Creek Exit, then east on Route 221 to Dry Tavern; follow to Rices Landing.  From east of Pittsburgh, 1-70 to Route 88 South to Dry Tavern, then east to Rices Landing.

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Mardi Gras Party

April 3 at 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM

The Bulgarian Center is hosting a Cajun Dance/Mardi Gras Party featuring live music by Grand Bon Rien, Cajun food from A Taste of New Orleans Cafe, and a cash bar. 

Come in costume and you could win a prize! Families are welcome.  Admission is $10; children under 12 are admitted free.

Where:  Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center, 449-451 W. 8th Avenue, West Homestead, PA

For more information, call 412-461-6188.

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Come Together for Haiti

March 20 at 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM

The Berlin International Group presents "Come Together for Haiti."  All artists are donating their time and talents to raise money for the ongoing needs of the Haitian Relief effort.  "Come Together" will feature performances by: Dwayne Fulton & Kingdom People (Christian), Jayna (Folk/Country), Soul Merchants (Rhythm & Blues, Soul and Funk), Basement Bros (Comedy Rock), Jessica Lee (Blues), The Defyants (80s 90s Grunge), Confluence (Jazz, R&B, Raggae), Code Whiskey (Rock), Z One Nation (Straight Reggae), The Dance Cafe Dancers (Hip Hop/Salsa), and special guest AAM Recording Artist Freestyle (The Next Jay-Z).

Where:  FATE Night Club and Ultra Lounge, 1650 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15222  412-918-1753, fatepittsburgh@gmail.com

Cost:  $10 at the door; cash only (no tickets)

For more information visit:  http://jazzburgher.ning.com/events/come-together-pittsburgh-music

All proceeds (100%) benefit the American Red Cross of Southwestern Pennsylvania Haiti Relief and Development Fund.

Rivers of Steel provides this information for the benefit of the organization hosting the event and our readers.  This listing is neither an endorsement nor co-sponsorship of the event.  Questions or comments about specific events should be directed to the hosting organization.  If you are interested in having an event listed, please contact us.

Picturing the Past

March 20 at 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

A fantastic new program for Girl Scout Cadettes!

Girls will visit two great locations through this event:  Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area and Silver Eye Center for Photography.

At Silver Eye, girls will learn how to capture the present through the lens of their camera, and work on the Photography Interest Project.  While visting Rivers of Steel, girls will catch a glimpse of the past working on the Heritage Hunt Interest Project.

$39 / No Adult Fee

Price includes all program materials and both earned badges, as well as a fun patch from each site.  To reserve your spot, complete the Event Registration Form.  For more information, contact Heather Keefe, Program Manager at 1-800-248-3355, ext. 1705 or hkeefe@gswpa.org.

Vecherinka

March 20 at 7:30 - 11:30 PM

An evening of song, dance, live music and tasty treats at the Bulgarian-Macedonian Center in West Homestead.  One-hour lessons begin at 7:30 PM.  Admission is $5 for members, $7 for non-members.  Visit www.bmnecc.org or call 412-461-6188 for more information.

Rivers of Steel provides this information for the benefit of the organization hosting the event and our readers.  This listing is neither an endorsement nor co-sponsorship of the event.  Questions or comments about specific events should be directed to the hosting organization.  If you are interested in having an event listed, please contact us.

Easter Egg Workshop

March 20 at 12:00 PM

The Ukrainian Orthodox League Chapter of SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church presents a Ukrainian Easter Egg Making Workshop.

Where:  SS Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 220 Mansfield Boulevard, Carnegie, PA

Cost:  $20, which covers all supplies needed to make your very own Ukrainian Easter Egg to take home!

Space is limited.  Call Michael at 412-527-5359 to make a reservation.

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Salsa Dance

March 13 at 8:00 PM - Midnight

The Bulgarian-Macedonian Center is hosting a Salsa Dance with music provided by DJ Jeff Shirey.  One-hour dance lessons begin at 8:00 PM. 

Admission is $6.

Where:  Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center, 449-451 W. 8th Ave., West Homestead, PA

For more information, call 412-461-6188 or visit www.bmnecc.org

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International Women’s Day

March 13 at 4:00 PM

International Women's Day includes fun games about Turkish food and language.  There will be free Turkish food in addition to surprise gifts.  Ladies only!

Where:  Turkish Cultural Center Pittsburgh, 3045 W. Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15216

 For more information, visit www.tccpittsburgh.org or email activities@tccpittsburgh.org

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Blues Dance

March 12 at 8:00 PM - Midnight

The Bulgarian-Macedonian Center is hosting a Blues Dance with music provided by DJ Ed Malloy.  One-hour dance lessons begin at 8:00 PM. 

Admission is $8 or $6 for students with ID.

Where:  Bulgarian-Macedonian National Educational and Cultural Center, 449-451 W. 8th Ave., West Homestead, PA

For more information, call 412-461-6188 or visit www.bmnecc.org

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Salsa Obsession Fridays

March 12 at 10:00 PM

Salsa Obsession Fridays will feature DJ Juan Diego playing the very best in Hip Hop Salsa, Shines, Cha Cha Cha, Soulsa, Merengue, Reggaeton, Bachata, Rumba, Argentine Tango, ZUMBA, and Hip Hop.  There will be lessons available at 10 p.m. with Kimberly Catlin.

Where:  FATE Night Club and Ultra Lounge, 1650 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA  15222

Cost:  $5

For more information, call The Dance Cafe Studio at 412-401-6499.

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TUVANFEST

March 12 at 8:00 PM

TUVANFEST Part 1:  Featuring ALASH, throat singers from Tuva, with special guests AppalAsia.  Presented by Calliope, Silk Screen Asian-American Film Festival, and Fluffy Gravy Foundation.

Where:  Istanbul Cafe, 4130 Butler Street, Lawrenceville

Cost:  $10 in advance/$15 day of show.  Tickets on sale at Paul's CDs, Caliban Books, Dave's Music Mine, The Exchange, Acoustic Music Works, and Istanbul.

For more information, visit www.alashensemble.com or call Istanbul Cafe at 412-683-1623.

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Common Canvas

March 11 at 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Mon.-Thurs. through August 12

In 1933, the administration of newly elected President Franklin Roosevelt launched an ambitious program to place murals and sculptures in post offices across the country.  To coincide with the national 75th anniversary of the New Deal, The State Museum of Pennsylvania brings together these same artworks for the first time in this special exhibition to offer a common canvas of Pennsylvania that has faded from the landscape, but not from memory.

Where:  The Bost Building, 623 E. 8th Avenue, Homestead, PA  15120

Hours:  10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday - Thursday

Cost:  $3.00 per person, no charge for members.

For more information call 412-464-4020 ext. 22 or visit www.riversofsteel.com. 

Bhangra Classes

February 23 at 7:00 PM, every Tuesday

The Union Project presents a new addition to the weekly lineup of community classes - a partnership with Anjali Soi to host classes that teach the bhangra, traditional Indian folk dance.  This energetic class will explore traditional bhangra steps as well as modern dance sequences to popular bhangra music and will offer a great aerobic workout.  Anjali studied at Pittsburgh's Natyabharati School of Dance for many years and has performed with Penn State University's International Dance Ensemble.

Classes are every Tuesday from 7:00 - 8:00 PM, beginning February 23, 2010.

Cost:  $10

Where:  Union Project, corner of Negley and Stanton Avenues, Highland Park/East Liberty.

For more information, contact Anjali Soi at pghbhangra@gmail.com

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Concerning the 1930s in Art

February 3 at 11:00 AM - exhibit open through May 16

Revisit the decade of the 1930s through the eyes of the artists who practiced during this tumultuous time in American history.  CONCERNING THE 1930s IN ART examines the era marked by the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl and the war in Europe.  Artists include Charles Burchfield, Doris Lee and Ben Shahn, among others.

Where:  The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, 221 North Main Street, Greensburg, PA

Hours:  Wednesday-Saturday, 11 AM - 5 PM; Thursday, 11 AM - 9 PM; closed Monday & Tuesday and most holidays.

For more information, visit www.wmuseumaa.org.

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