Events for 5/28/2013
Tuesday BoostFirst Presbyterian Church Of Pittsburgh [ venue info ]
5/28/2013 12:25pm
First Presbyterian Church Of Pittsburgh's regular non-denominational service for downtown Pittsburgh's business community includes special music and hymn singing.
Each week includes a pastor offering a talk on issues relevant to living a person's faith at work.
For more details, call the church at (412) 471-3436.
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.
Marina & The Diamonds
Stage AE [ venue info ]
5/28/2013 7pm
A Welsh singer-songwriter of Greek descent, Marina Lambrini Diamandis performs pop music that ranges from keyboard-based ballads to more up-tempo new wave-style songs with full band backing.
Tickets are available from TicketNetwork through the link below.
Marina & The Diamonds
Stage AE [ venue info ]
5/28/2013 7pm
A Welsh singer-songwriter of Greek descent, Marina Lambrini Diamandis performs pop music that ranges from keyboard-based ballads to more up-tempo new wave-style songs with full band backing.
Tickets to this all-ages concert are available from Ticketmaster by calling (800) 745-3000.
St. Valentine Bingo
Saint Valentine Church [ venue info ]
5/28/2013 7:15pm
Gather in the church's historic Frawley 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) (412) 835-4415.
Slovak Bingo
Slovak Catholic Sokol Center [ venue info ]
5/26/2013 through 5/28/2013
Take part in some fun and exciting bingo on two floors and featuring a high-tech display board.
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.
Games are held Sunday afternoon and Tuesday evening. Proceeds benefit this nonprofit fraternal organization and its community projects. For more information, call (412) 488-7188.
Adrienne Borkowski: A Solo Exhibition
Trinity Gallery [ venue info ]
5/18/2013 through 6/23/2013
Local artist Adrienne Borkowski debuts her first solo exhibition, showcasing her painstakingly created collages.
The artist envisions an interior and creates the room to the most minute detail. These interiors have a Victorian feeling and an Old World appeal. They are mounted on wood and coated.
For more information, call (412) 687-2458.
National Hockey League Eastern Division Quarter & Semi-Finals
Consol Energy Center [ venue info ]
5/1/2013 through 5/30/2013
Pittsburgh very own Penguins are on the road to professional hockey's top prize.
Founded in 1967, the Penguins were one of the first expansion teams during the National Hockey League's original expansion from six to twelve teams.
Game dates and times are tentative. Tickets and related information are available from TicketNetwork through the link below.
Wetlands
Boyce Park [ venue info ]
5/9/2013 through 10/19/2013
Kids and teens will have fun with this program exploring the park's ponds, streams and lakes while discovering fascinating plant, animal and insect life activities.
Admission is free. Presented by the Allegheny County Parks Department. For more information, call (724) 733-4618.
A Kind Of Alchemy: Medieval Persian Ceramics
Frick Art & Historical Center [ venue info ]
2/23/2013 through 6/16/2013
This exhibition offers a beautiful and fascinating look at the diversity of ceramics made in ancient Persia (what is now present-day Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan).
Produced for both the luxury and middle-class markets, these vessels, bowls, pitchers and bottles reflect numerous cultural and artistic influences and an aesthetic sensibility that seems startling modern.
For more information, call (412) 371-0600.
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