Tuesday, August 30, 2011

2011 South Park Rib & Wing Challenge This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not the 2011 South Park Rib and Wing Challenge?

Event: 2011 South Park Rib & Wing Challenge
Location:
Allegheny South Park Fairgrounds
Date:
Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, 2011
Time:
Saturday & Sunday noon until 10pm, Monday noon until 8pm
Cost:
$8 pre-sale, $10 at the door*
Description:
Enjoy live music, a children’s zone, crafter’s market, Wild World of Animals shows, an activity tent, pony rides, a petting zoo and lots more. The South Park Rib and Wing Challenge has some of the best BBQ’s from all over the country.  Come out to taste the perfection that these ribbers and wingers are preparing and you decide who will take home the Challenge’s 1st place trophy. For additional information, please visit their website.

Information courtesy of: http://www.livingpittsburgh.com/2011/08/2011-south-park-rib-wing-challenge-pittsburgh-festiva/

Thursday, August 25, 2011

Looking For Something To Do? Check Out The ToonSeum!

Located in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the ToonSeum is a must see! Admission for children 12 and under is free while adults and children over 13 are just $4.00. 

The mission of the ToonSeum is to celebrate the art of cartooning. Their goal is to promote a deeper appreciation of the cartoonists and their work through hands-on workshops, community outreach, cartoon-oriented educational programming, and exhibitions of original cartoon art. Pittsburgh's Museum of Cartoon Art, is one of only three museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to the cartoon arts. The ToonSeum features exhibitions of original comic and cartoon art, with new exhibits every two months.

For more information please visit: http://www.toonseum.org/about_us.html

Friday, August 19, 2011

The Burgh, Exposed: Fall in Pittsburgh: Some stuff to do

Fall is almost here.  Don’t worry, we’ve found some cool things to keep you busy this fall thanks to The Burgh, Exposed.  Check out the links for some fun events coming this fall:

Let's face it. Fall is coming.

Let's also face this: fall in Pittsburgh is great. I would be content if the only season we had here was fall.

I digress.

Here's some of my personal recommendations of things to do in Pittsburgh this fall:

The Burgh, Exposed: Fall in Pittsburgh: Some stuff to do

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Improvements to the CMU Bakery Square Shuttle

Some changes have been made to the CMU shuttle service and we wanted to update all of our CMU students, employees, and affiliates.

We also have the Bakery Square (Google Headquarters) and PTC Shuttles (Pittsburgh Technology Center) which are buses dedicated to transporting CMU affiliates between campus and those locations.  Improvements have been made to the Bakery Square Shuttle which will provide another transportation opportunity to campus for affiliates who reside in the Shady Avenue and Fifth Avenue areas.

Check out all the details on the CMU Shuttle and Escort website!

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Renters insurance and 4 reasons you need it

If you don’t have renters insurance yet, read this article.  It’s cheap and can be a life saver.

If you're renting for the first time, or have been renting for years without insurance, you'll want to consider purchasing some insurance. MSN.com debunks four myths about renters insurance, which just might persuade you to buy a plan:

Renters insurance and 4 reasons you need it - MSN Real Estate

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Dark Knight Filming at Heinz Field: Extras Needed! in Boring Pittsburgh

Want to be an extra in the new Batman movie?  All you have to do is what Pittsburgher’s do best: be a football fan!  Check out the link for more details if you’re interested in participating Saturday.

Not only is Batman making a movie in the Burgh, he’s going to film it in Pittsburgh’s favorite place, doing Pittsburgh’s favorite thing! The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to shoot a scene at Heinz Field and they want to fill the stadium with Steelers fans like YOU! For yinzer comic book fans this is a dream come true. The only thing that could make August 6, 2011 any better is if Troy Polamalu throws on a Gotham Rogues uniform and plays strong safety for the cameras.

Dark Knight Filming at Heinz Field: Extras Needed! in Boring Pittsburgh