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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.
Season’s Greetings Saturdays
Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin
Bushy Run Battlefield Christmas Sale
Bring your holiday spirit and buy a gift for that special person.
Bushy Run Children's Christmas Party
CALL THE MUSEUM OFFICE FOR RESERVATIONS (724) 527-5584.
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.
Season’s Greetings Saturdays
Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin
2024 Holly Jolly Holiday Party
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!
Sensory Friendly Time
Explore the National Aviary during a sensory-inclusive experience, designed for those with sensory processing needs to make the most of their trip.
Season’s Greetings Saturdays
Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin
Season’s Greetings Saturdays
Get your wish list and cameras ready… Santa and his penguin helpers are coming to the National Aviary! Saturdays before Christmas, visitors will have the opportunity to take photos with Santa AND an African Penguin.
National Aviary: Winter Camp, Ages 6-8
Campers will learn how birds survive the winter and discover what makes birds so extraordinary through guided learning sessions, interactive activities, and up-close encounters!
National Aviary: Winter Camp, Ages Ages 9-12
Campers will learn how birds survive the winter and discover what makes birds so extraordinary through guided learning sessions, interactive activities, and up-close encounters!
Horror Realm Convention
If you love horror, you should definitely go to Horror Realm convention in Pittsburgh. It’s the ultimate destination for fans of scary movies, books, games, and more.
Handmade Paper as Fiber Art: Explore the Art of Paper-Making with Trish Dodson
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.
Weave-a-Thon 2024
Weavers will design and weave dish towels, which will then be available for sale in CC’s Store beginning the following day.
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.
COLONIAL COCKTAIL HOUR
A night filled with frolicking and fun, food, drinks, games, door prizes, and more! Come dressed in your best pirate and wench finery!
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”
Reception: Cory Bonnet: WORK(s)
Join us as we present new work from artist and preservationist, Cory Bonnet who paints contemporary nostalgic scenes of industrial Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.
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).
Mad About Art - The Genesis Collective - Art Gala & Fundraiser
Get ready to immerse yourself in a world of art, music, and community support. This event is your chance to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts, discover new talents, and contribute to a great cause.
Game Changers: Sports Museum Program to Examine the Evolving Story of Women in Sport
The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum at the Heinz History Center will explore the evolution and meteoric rise of women’s sports with a distinguished panel of athletes, coaches, and industry experts.
Player Piano Concerts
DeBence Antique Music World will be hosting monthly 'concerts' on our player piano, highlighting unheard gems from our piano roll library.
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.
Unity Cemetery and Chapel Commemorative Exhibition Reception
In honor of the 250th Anniversary of Unity Cemetery and Chapel, local artists have been invited to capture the beauty and historic essence of the cemetery and chapel through their artwork.
Opening: 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.
A Closer Look: New Acquisitions in Context
Join us for a happy hour gathering to explore the Museum’s most recent acquisitions with Chief Curator Jeremiah William McCarthy.
BELONGING & RADICAL HOSPITALITY
Join Pittsburgh Public Theater Associate Artistic Director, Sarah Cain, in conversation with Mixed Blood Artistic Director Mark Valdéz, as they discuss advocacy, justice, and belonging in the next age of the American theater.
Unity Cemetery and Chapel Commemorative Exhibition
In honor of the 250th Anniversary of Unity Cemetery and Chapel, local artists have been invited to capture the beauty and historic essence of the cemetery and chapel through their artwork.
The Silence of the Lambs Cage Night
Join us in celebrating Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall & Museum’s brush with classic cinematic horror at The Silence of the Lambs Cage Night.
Spoons Carving Series with Teresa Audet
In this series of workshops students will learn how to use a carving gouge and whittling knife to create several types of spoons.
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!
JAZZ CONCERT SERIES October 9: Sam Brooks
Jazz is back for another fantastic season at The Westmoreland!
In Conversation with Anila Quayyum Agha
Arist Anila Quayyum Agha and Chief Curator Jeremiah William McCarthy will discuss the artist's captivating work and the creation of this exhibition.
Germans to America: Explore Your German Heritage
Explore German heritage at this discussion-based, hands-on program at West Overton Village presented in partnership with the Heinz History Center. Learn about the documents and artifacts in your own home and the stories they tell.
Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours
Join us for the Historic Pithole City Lantern Tours and experience history as it comes to life! Visitors will walk the former streets of the legendary oil boomtown, meeting some of Pithole's most famous historical figures along the way.
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!
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.
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.
Afternoon delight concert with bluegrass band, Gravel Lick
A bluegrass and 1970s music concert will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 22 at Ford City Memorial Park.
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!
Intro to Geometric Bead Weaving with Kathryn Shriver
Intro to Geometric Bead Weaving is an all-levels workshop which will introduce participants to the basics of off-loom sculptural geometric beadwork.