Events Happening Today 
The Mom ConDoubletree Hotel Greentree [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 8:30am
This conference is designed to inspire, empower and connect Pittsburgh moms.
The day features dynamic speakers, opportunities to connect and network with other moms, pampering from local vendors and free goodies and giveaways.
To see the conference schedule, buy tickets or for more information, visit www.themomcon.com.
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.
Bethel Park Computer & Electronic Recycling
Bethel Park Independence Middle School [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 3pm
Residents and businesses are welcome to bring their old electronics, especially computers, for a day of recycling.
Hard drive destruction available for $10 per drive --- watch your hard drive being destroyed by our state of the art crusher.
Presented by the school's student-run World Savers Club and Commonwealth Computer Recycling. For more information, call (866) 925-2354.
Andrew Carnegie Prize In Mind & Brain Sciences
Carnegie Mellon University [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 4pm
Leslie G. Ungerleider --- chief of the Laboratory Of Brain & Cognition at the National Institute Of Mental Health --- receives the first Andrew Carnegie Prize In Mind & Brain Sciences during a ceremony in the university's engineering building.
Ungerleider, an experimental psychologist and neuroscientist, is well known for a neurobehavioral theory identifying two cortical visual systems in the primate brain, one for object recognition and one for visuopatial perception. This theory has revolutionized the way we think about the functional architecture of human vision and exemplifies Ungerleider's ability to integrate psychology and brain research. Her work has set high standards for the entire field of cognitive neuroscience and has significantly advanced the understanding of brain functions and their relevance to public health.
The prize, funded by the Carnegie Corporation Of New York as part of its centennial celebration, recognizes trailblazers in the mind and brain sciences whose research has helped advance the field and its applications. The prize and foundation are named after Pittsburgh industrialist Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919). For more information, call (412) 268-6094.
VisitPittsburgh Summer Spotlight
Senator John Heinz History Center [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 4:30pm
Join VisitPittsburgh --- the county's tourism and convention agency --- for a preview of this summer's happenings and the business opportunities that come with them.
The fee is $25. For more information, call (412) 281-7711.
Global Challenges & Local Impacts: Women's Rights
Union Project [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 6pm
Join Global Solutions Pittsburgh, local experts and community members for a panel discussion about gender-specific violence directed towards women and the efforts taking place around the world to create gender equality and protect women's rights.
Global Solutions Pittsburgh envisions a future in which nations work together to abolish war, protect our rights and freedoms, and solve problems facing humanity that no nation can solve alone. For more information, call (412) 471-7852.
The Den
Carnegie Library Of Pittsburgh [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 6pm
Grown-ups are welcome to tap into their inner child by stopping by the library's Quiet Reading Room to play games or take part in an art project.
Admission is free. For more information, call Holly at (412) 622-3151.
St. Victor Parish Bingo
Saint Victor's Catholic Church [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 6:30pm
Gather in the church's parish hall for a fun and exciting night of bingo.
Bingo is a game of chance played with randomly drawn numbers which players match against numbers that have been pre-printed on 5-inch by 5-inch cards. The winner calls out the word "Bingo!" to alert the other players and caller of a possible win.
Proceeds benefit the church. For more information, call (724) 265-2070.
Saint Gabriel Bingo
Saint Gabriel Of The Sorrowful Virgin [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 7pm
Gather in the church's parish hall for a fun and exciting night of bingo.
Bingo is a game of chance played with randomly drawn numbers which players match against numbers that have been pre-printed on 5-inch by 5-inch cards. The winner calls out the word "Bingo!" to alert the other players and caller of a possible win.
Proceeds benefit the church. For more information, call (412) 881-8115.
Pittsburgh Improv Jam
Cabaret At Theater Square [ venue info ]
5/23/2013 10pm
Improv comics from all over Pittsburgh take the stage performing unscripted scenes in this fast and frenetic improv jam.
The show features randomly-generated teams and truly unpredictable comedy that the audience can watch --- or even sign up to perform.
Admission is $3 at the door. For more information on this age 21+ show, call (412) 325-6769.
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