Events for 5/19/2013
Westminster Presbyterian Church Blood DriveWestminster Presbyterian Church [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 8am
Members of the community are welcome to join the congregation for a life-saving blood drive.
To donate whole blood, you must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with signed parental consent form) weigh at least 110 pounds and be in generally good physical health. There are also eligibility requirements with regards to health history, including medications you are taking and travel history.
For more information, call the Central Blood Bank at (866) 366-6771.
St. Margaret Foundation Fitness Classic 5K
UPMC St. Margaret [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 8:30am
The start and finish of the 5K run and walk are on the campus of UPMC St. Margaret.
This 3.1-mile flat course is certified by USA Track & Field, national governing body for walking and running sports.
The individual entry fee is $20 before May 8; the fee for a three-person running team is $50. Proceeds benefit the hospital. Call (412) 784-5169 to request entry forms.
Walk With Me Pittsburgh
Kennywood [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 8:45am
This one mile walk/wheel will raise funds for Easter Seals services, drive awareness of issues affecting the disability community and help to change the lives of individuals and families living with disabilities.
The registration fee of $35 includes an official Walk With Me t-shirt, all day admission into the park, light refreshments, entertainment, children's activities and more. For more information, call (412) 281-7244 ext 229.
A Tour Of Jewish Squirrel Hill
Jewish Community Center - Squirrel Hill [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 9am
Meet at the center for an open house tour of Squirrel Hill area synagogues and other Jewish landmarks.
Squirrel Hill is a residential neighborhood in the east end of Pittsburgh with a history dating to the 1760s. Squirrel Hill has had a large Jewish population since the 1920s, when Eastern European Jews began to move to the neighborhood in large numbers.
Guests are encouraged to ask questions and reminisce with fellow natives and newcomers alike. There will also be a scavenger hunt with prizes for guests with families. For more information, call (412) 521-8010.
The Pittsburgh Record & CD Convention
Doubletree Hotel Greentree [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 10am
This annual show features excellent national and local dealers offering thousands of LP's, 45's and CD's.
Many record collectors from Europe and the United States attend, as well as many record label owners, disc jockeys and musicians.
Admission is free. For further information please call (412) 331-5021.
Cookspeak
Pittsburgh Public Market [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 11am
Local chef Tom Totin, the voice behind the popular Pittsburgh podcast "Cookspeak", broadcasts his weekly show from Pittsburgh Public Market.
In "Cookspeak", Totin provides out-of-the box culinary commentary by an experienced cook who still loves the business in spite of itself.
Sarah Walsh, owner of Caffe D'Amore Catering. For more information, call (412) 281-4505.
Pune 52
Regent Square Theater [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 12pm
This 2013 Indian film plunges the audience into a devious realm where no one can be completely trusted, not even a spouse.
Private detective Amar Apte spends most of his time among the traitors and the broken-hearted. He investigates marital affairs but is blind to his own rocky marriage with his fed-up wife.
Presented as part of the Silk Screen Asian Film Festival, a unique program showcasing films and music with artists who have origins in Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines and other Asian nations. For more information, call (412) 322-4872.
Present Tense
Carnegie Museum Of Natural History [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 12:30pm
Beautifully shot and well acted, this 2012 film portrays the quiet desperation of a newly divorced, Turkish woman dreaming of starting over in America --- with only money, papers and a visa standing in her way.
Presented as part of the Silk Screen Asian Film Festival, a unique program showcasing films and music with artists who have origins in Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines and other Asian nations. For more information, call (412) 322-4872.
The Guardian
Melwood Screening Room [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 12:30pm
This 2012 Georgian film offers a captivating exploration into a country largely overshadowed by Russia.
As the newly independent country of Georgia is rampant with crime, ex-convict Gogliko watches over his godson Luka to prevent him from joining his family’s criminal ranks. Of course, the best of intentions are never enough --- and Luka’s interest in a forbidden romance complicate matters.
Presented as part of the Silk Screen Asian Film Festival, a unique program showcasing films and music with artists who have origins in Japan, China, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Korea, the Philippines and other Asian nations. For more information, call (412) 322-4872.
Walk 4 Friendship
Schenley Park [ venue info ]
5/19/2013 12:30pm
Join some new friends --- especially local children and young adults with special needs --- and immerse yourself is some of the great beauty of this 300-acre public park with its stream, skating rink, pond, playgrounds, footpaths, picnic areas, sports fields and a golf course.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Presented by the Friendship Circle, which is dedicated to helping children and young adults with special needs to become more fully integrated into the broader community. For more information, call (412) 224-4440.
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