Pittsburgh BlogFest 13

Get ready for the next round of that fine festivity we call the Pittsburgh BlogFest. BlogFest is an informal and friendly quarterly gathering of local bloggers, vloggers, podcasters, and anyone who enjoys life on the Internet. It’s more happy hour than meeting: No talks will be given, no credentials required. There may be nametags, but …

I’ll have what she’s having

SAVE $5 PER TICKET TO The Vagina Monologues. Mention the word "BLOG" when you call to purchase your tickets, and you’ll save $5 for each ticket. Tell them you read about the show on My Brilliant Mistakes. To make your reservation, call 412.431.2489 — this discount is available only for phone orders and sales at …

Special for those in the Pittsburgh, PA area

The tortilla soup at Mad Mex is really yummy. Spicy and thick, with chunks of chicken and bits of cheese on top. The crab cakes appetizer is even better. Big hunks of crab meat, clumped in some manner and lightly sauteed, and served on a bed of bean salsa. Mmm. Put those two together, wash …

South Side Mid-Winter Soup Contest

Red Lentil Soup, originally uploaded by R@punseLL. I received an email about an event next month that will both taste good and do good: The 4th annual South Side Mid-Winter Soup Contest presented by Iron & Glass Bank will take place on Saturday February 16, 2008 from 12 – 3 pm.  Dozens of South Side …

Pittsburgh-area Bloggers invited to “The Vagina Monologues”

UPDATE (January 2008): The blogger event took place, and boy it was fun! Thanks to all the bloggers who came to the show, and double thanks to those who blogged about it! You can find my notes on the show in the post "I’ll have what she’s having." UPDATE: Please tell other bloggers and post …

City Theatre open house and new season

A few weeks ago, City Theatre in Pittsburgh held an open house, including backstage tours and previews of plays in production. Theater is all about illusion, so it’s interesting to me that City Theatre is willing to show what goes on literally behind the scenes. I have a little more information about the workings of …

Fantasy football 2007: Week 2 wrap

Football and fantasy football are back in session, much to my glee. In past years as a fantasy football manager, I spent many, many hours pouring over player and NFL team stats, adding and dropping players, changing my lineup several times each week, and watching hours (days!) of TV coverage. This year I’m more laid-back. …

Upcoming in Pittsburgh: mad creation of art for 24 solid hours

Fun event coming up for artists, aspiring artists, and people who think they’re not artists but who are open to creativity: The 24 Hour Creative Marathon is a two-part event, beginning with a 24-hour artistic marathon and culminating in a gallery show and sale the following day. 24 Hour Creative Marathon Beginning Friday, September 28th, …

To do: Open House at City Theatre

Next Friday will be a busy one in Pittsburgh. In addition to the Gist Street Readings and the Pirates playing Chicago Cubs at home (Vintage Cap Night!), there’s this very fun event at City Theatre on the South Side: Fun-Festive-FREE-Fifth Annual Open House at City Theatre Friday, September 7 from 5 to 10 pm Behind-the-Scenes …

Promoting people who are not me

Dear everyone, including visitors arriving here from the Burgh Blog: I’ve little time to make fresh content for you today, but that gives me extra space to tell you to go see "The Missionary Position" at City Theatre on Pittsburgh’s South Side. It’s a funny play, ostensibly a satiric comedy about politics but really a …