If you are within 60 or so miles of the junction of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers to form the Ohio, and you have a blog or read blogs (you know who you are: you’re reading this), please take note: We are planning an event that you must attend. WHAT: Pittsburgh Blogfest WHEN: Thursday, October …
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Wrap it up, I’ll take it
Today’s lesson, regarding The History of Paper and Papermaking: Corrugated Paper Products In 1856, Englishmen, Healey and Allen, received a patent for the first corrugated or pleated paper. The paper was used to line tall men’s hats. However, this was not the corrugated cardboard we know today. On December 20, 1871, Albert Jones of New …
Gist Street Reading, October 1
The skinny on this month’s reading, from Gist Street’s Sherrie: Toi “Guggenheim” Derricotte and Cathy “Coming in from New York City” McKinley. Poetry and Non-fiction. A power-duo of literary accomplishment. 305 Gist Street. James Simon’s Sculpture Studio. Readings begin at 8:00; socializing begins at 7:30. $3 suggested donation. Homemade bread. Cookies. Possibly the final fantastic …
Fun stuff far away: special screening of The Incredibles
I’m on the wrong coast for this event, but it sounds like an unbeatable night. Special Screening of The Incredibles to Benefit The Emery Education Foundation Wednesday, October 13, 2004 6:00 PM Hosted by Pixar Animation Studios 1200 Park Avenue Emeryville, CA $150 per person Wine Reception, Silent Auction, Tours RSVP by October 6, 2004 …
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Ready for my closeup, part 2
Tomorrow, at the bright and chipper hour of 9am, I’m going to be in a TV studio smiling nervously, sweating, and shaking ever so slightly. This will be because I’ll be backstage at KDKA’s Pittsburgh TODAY Live with Jennifer Antkowiak, waiting to talk about the upcoming Book Boot Camp we’re running at Fat Plum. I …
Hecklers needed
As I mentioned over at Sticky Notes, I’ll be venturing out into public this week. Thursday evening at 7pm, I’ll be speaking at the Barnes & Noble in Cranberry Township, on Rt. 19 near I-79. The event is “Your Own Words,” a monthly meeting organized by the store. It’s described as “a hybrid between book …
The modern alternative to the midlife crisis: Long Live Rock! concert
Fun event announcement from my friend Julie Long: Some men buy themselves a sports car when they turn forty. My husband decided to give himself a rock-n-roll fantasy. His basement band Midlife Crisis is playing at the Byham Theater on his birthday, July 29th. And just to make sure they can fill the joint, they’ve …
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Gist Street Cookout!
The annual, not-to-be-missed Gist Street Cookout is approaching: It’s summer! The corn is over knee-high, and the basil plants have decided they’d like to stay for awhile. That means it’s time to fire up the grill for the annual cookout extravaganza. SATURDAY, July 17th in the backyard of the studio. SATURDAY. This year, we’re featuring …
…and his heart was going like mad and yes I said yes I will Yes.
How to celebrate Bloomsday (June 16) in Pittsburgh: The James Joyce Society of Pittsburgh is presenting a reading (in three concurrent sessions) of Ulysses: Join us for a reading of James Joyce’s Ulysses the most famous novel of the 20th century, that made a Dublin day – June 16, 1904 – immortal…at FINNIGAN’S WAKE 20 …
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Things to do in Pittsburgh when you’re dead
I’m not actually dead, nor even resting, unfortunately. But I may be dead by the this time next week, given the full slate of activities I have lined up. Local folks might want to join in (for the activities, not the dying of exhaustion bit): Thursday, June 3 Geek Night the 35th, Church Brew Works, …
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