EVENTS

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Exhibition: The Invisible Wounds Project
Oct
18
to Nov 22

Exhibition: The Invisible Wounds Project

This project touches upon the self as a wounded object which retains the memories and scars of past personal, familial and cultural trauma. In our artistic practice, the bodily sensations and semi-consciousness memories are embodied through the art and poetic processes. 

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Early Childhood Morning
Dec
4

Early Childhood Morning

Experience a fun and engaging morning with art activities, sensory play, and books to read. Spend time with your little learner exploring the vibrant world of birds in the National Aviary’s immersive habitats. 

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2024 Holly Jolly Holiday Party
Dec
8

2024 Holly Jolly Holiday Party

  • Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Shop in the North Pole village, get your picture taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy a hot cocoa or special holiday cocktail, and be sure to have the children visit the holiday mailroom to write a letter to Santa and send a card to our troops overseas!  

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Handmade Paper as Fiber Art: Explore the Art of Paper-Making with Trish Dodson
Nov
20

Handmade Paper as Fiber Art: Explore the Art of Paper-Making with Trish Dodson

  • University Museum, Sutton Hall, Indiana University of Pennsylvania (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

With over 30 years of experience in paper-making as an art form, Trish will share her journey and insights into the fascinating world of fiber arts. Participants will be invited to create their own handmade paper ornaments, with supplies available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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The Whiskey Smash
Nov
16

The Whiskey Smash

Sample and purchase whiskeys from your favorite Pennsylvania distilleries! We are featuring distillers from across Pennsylvania who are carrying on the tradition of whiskey distilling. Enjoy great food, live music, and a silent auction. The Whiskey Smash is named for the Whiskey Smash cocktail, which you can enjoy at the event.

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Meet the Weavers
Nov
10
Art

Meet the Weavers

The “Meet the Weavers” Red Brick Gallery Wine & Cheese reception for the Exhibit will be on Sunday, November 10 from 4 to 6 PM  – immediately following the 2 PM concert of the popular crossover group TAKE3 Trio –  “Where ROCK Meets BACH” 

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Sunday Series Artist Talks: Jessie Rommelt
Oct
27
Art

Sunday Series Artist Talks: Jessie Rommelt

Jessie received her BFA in Sculpture from Penn State University in 2011 with a minor in Art History. She has curated various exhibitions and advised on numerous arts projects and programs in the Pittsburgh region including as one of the founding members of VACE (Visual Arts Coalition for Equity).

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Benefit Auction 24
Oct
19
Art

Benefit Auction 24

Silver Eye Center for Photography’s Benefit Auction 24 features an extraordinary selection of contemporary photography and vintage treasures including many artists featured in exhibitions at Silver Eye.

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Whiskey Wednesdays
Oct
9

Whiskey Wednesdays

Join us on the second Wednesday of the month from May through October, 6 - 8 p.m., rain or shine. Enjoy our historical village, food trucks, music, lawn games, and more!

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Festival of Combustion
Oct
5

Festival of Combustion

Rivers of Steel's renowned Festival of Combustion, sponsored by United States Steel, returns to the Carrie Blast Furnaces on October 5, from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., with exciting new activities, performances, and collaborations. This unique event draws thousands of visitors of all ages to celebrate industrial arts and American craftsmanship through interactive workshops, trade demonstrations, guided tours, live music, fireworks, and more. Inspired by the iron-making heritage of this National Historic Landmark, the festival showcases an expertly coordinated iron pour by Rivers of Steel’s metal arts team, alongside guest artists from around the country. Additionally, a secondary aluminum pour features scratch molds created by festival attendees!

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Sogetsu Ikebana: Fundamentals & Techniques with Sogetsu Pittsburgh
Oct
5

Sogetsu Ikebana: Fundamentals & Techniques with Sogetsu Pittsburgh

Led by Sogetsu Pittsburgh’s founder and principal teachers Reiko Nakajima and Atsumi Sewell, this session will include an introduction to the modern Sogetsu school of Ikebana, a demonstration of the process and key techniques of crafting a basic ikebana arrangement, followed by participants creating their own arrangements with guided instruction and one-on-one feedback.

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Sunset Yoga in the Gardens
Sep
29

Sunset Yoga in the Gardens

Join us in the beautiful gardens at West Overton Village for a 45-min, all-levels yoga class with a relaxing sound bath after. Bring a mat, a blanket for under your mat, a drink, sun block, and maybe bug spray.

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80s Blingo
Sep
21

80s Blingo

Back to 80's Blingo will be held at the Punxsutawney Eagles on the second floor on Saturday, Sept. 21. Doors open at 2:30 p.m., games begin at 4 p.m. Come early so you can sit with your friends, grab some good food, listen to some totally awesome music, check out the purses and get ready to play! 

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