Events Happening Today 
Wedneday Gallery TalkAndy Warhol Museum [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 11am
Join Andy Warhol's nephew Donald for his weekly talk about his uncle's career and family history.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was a painter, printmaker and filmmaker who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became famous worldwide for his work as a painter, avant-garde filmmaker, record producer, author and public figure known for his membership in wildly diverse social circles that included bohemian street people, distinguished intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy aristocrats.
For more information, call (412) 237-8300.
Shop Featured Artist: Amber Coppings
Pittsburgh Center For The Arts [ venue info ]
5/4/2013 1pm through 6/30/2013 5pm
Stop by the center's gift shop to see a special display of local artist Amber Coppings' textile designs.
Hand- and machine- sewn applique details are art-inspired, geometric and are handcut from pieces of organic cottons, bamboo rayons and cotton jerseys that are hand-dyed with shibori techniques or digitally designed by Amber Coppings in her Lawrenceville studio. This allows for the most artistic expression and enhances the handmade nature of each individual piece. Other items being featured are hand-dyed infinity scarves, lightweight "Suzi" Hoodie Cape Vests and sumptuous handbraided organic cotton belts with vintage buckles.
Sale proceeds benefit the artist and the center. For more information, call (412) 361-0873.
Farmers At Phipps
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 2:30pm
Come to Phipps' historic and sustainably managed front lawn to stock up on organic and Certified Naturally Grown fruits, vegetables and more from local farms.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Phipps. For more information, call (412) 622-6914.
Buddhist Vesak Celebration
Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 3pm
Join the Buddhist Society Of Pittsburgh for their annual celebration honoring Siddhartha Shakyamuni Buddha's birth, enlightenment and parinirvana ("complete awakening").
Siddhartha Shakyamuni Buddha (563 BCE - 483 BCE) was a spiritual teacher from the Indian subcontinent, on whose teachings Buddhism was founded. Buddhists have celebrated Vesak for nearly 2,600 years. Buddhism is practiced around the world by many traditions and the Buddhist Society Of Pittsburgh brings many of these diverse traditions together for this unique annual event. Various Buddhist groups from the area will offer their own ceremonies, chants and prayers to share their loving kindness for the world.
Highlights of the event will include chanting, offerings, sutra recitation, a dharma talk, group meditation, and a short walk to the Allegheny Landing to offer blessed waters with the wishes of world peace.
Admission is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call Bhante Pemaratana at (724) 295-2525.
Shadyside Business Networking Happy Hour
Steel Cactus Restaurant [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 6pm
Take part in an exciting business to business happy hour networking event.
This will be an opportunity to meet, share ideas and exchange leads with other area businesses and professionals.
Presented by Network Out Events, an organization that hosts business networking events for professionals who want to expand their network and create new business opportunities in an inclusive, structured and enabled social setting. For more information, call (412) 980-2720.
Everclear
Stage AE [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 6:30pm
A "new" revived version of the classic 1990s band performs their garage-punk style of alternative country-rock music.
Tickets are available from TicketNetwork through the link below.
The Tenors
Byham Theater [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 8pm
This impressive quartet of gifted Canadian vocalists perform a mixture of classical and pop songs with the style of opera singers.
Tickets are available from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust by calling (412) 456-6666.
Pittsburgh Tattoo Works
Sweetwater Center For The Arts [ venue info ]
6/7/2013 8pm through 7/18/2013 10:30pm
This exhibition features new and innovative artwork from local tattoo artists that will include sculpture, oil paintings, sketches, drawings and more.
For more information, call (412) 741-4405.
Pittsburgh Banjo Club
Allegheny Elks Lodge #339 [ venue info ]
6/19/2013 8pm
Stop by for the Pittsburgh Banjo Club's regular rehearsal and enjoy their wonderful music for free. Food and Refreshments are available.
Founded in 1988, the Pittsburgh Banjo Club is an all-volunteer band and organization that uses banjos, trumpets, tubas and bass to perform popular music from the 1920s and 1930s.
Call (412) 321-1834 for more information. Reservations for groups is suggested.
What We Collect: Recent Art Acquisitions, 2007-2012
Hunt Institute For Botanical Documentation (CMU) [ venue info ]
3/22/2013 through 6/30/2013
This selection of recent acquisitions to the Art Department of the Hunt Institute, from the early 19th century through the present, will be placed in the context of the Institute's collection practices and the history of botanical illustration.
For more information, call (412) 268-2434.
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