Events in Allegheny West 
Feminist And . . . Mattress Factory [ venue info ]
9/8/2012 through 5/26/2013
Hilary Robinson, an art professor at Carnegie-Mellon University, has curated this exhibition exploring feminism in relation to wide-ranging views on societal issues as expressed by women artists.
The goal is to present new work by women artists from throughout the world whose artistic practice shows that feminism is not a single-issue set of politics but will demonstrate that feminism is, in fact, multi-vocal, multi-generational and multi-cultural.
For more information, call (412) 231-3169.
Adventures With Clifford The Big Red Dog
Children's Museum Of Pittsburgh [ venue info ]
5/15/2013 through 9/2/2013
This fun, interactive exhibit brings the world of Clifford The Big Red Dog to life.
Begun in 1963, "Clifford The Big Red Dog" is a series of children's novels about a loveable red dog and his owner, 8-year-old Emily. The books formed the basis of a popular television series that began in 2000.
Board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to meet Clifford and Emily as well as their friends. At the exhibit you can take the ferry's wheel and operate the gauges; look for treasure; build a sandcastle or play in activities in Cleo's Backyard, designed especially for toddlers
For more information, call (412) 322-5058.
Tot Time
Children's Museum Of Pittsburgh [ venue info ]
5/28/2013 through 5/29/2013
Children ages 18 months through 3 years and their caregivers can learn through hands-on activities, songs and stories based on Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligence Theory.
The theory argues that intelligence, particularly as it is traditionally defined, does not sufficiently encompass the wide variety of abilities humans display.
For more information, call (412) 322-5059.
Mostly Sun Ra
New Hazlett Theater [ venue info ]
5/31/2013 8pm
OPEK, Pittsburgh’s most innovative collective of creative improvising musicians, perform Sun Ra’s music --- including several unrecorded compositions --- with their own unique musical stamp.
Herman "Sun Ra" Blount (1914-1993) was a prolific composer, musician and philosopher who preached awareness and peace above all. Sun Ra drew inspiration from ancient Egyptian cultures, spiritualism, and Afro-American history to create a repertoire encompasses the entire history of American jazz from ragtime to Free.
Tickets are available from ShowClix by calling (888) 718-4253.
Art Lab: Sculpting With Light
Mattress Factory [ venue info ]
6/1/2013
Celebrate the work of James Turrell by creating your own slides to project and explore light and how your can play with it and make art with this fabulously elusive material
Born in 1943, James Turrell is an American artist primarily concerned with light and space who is currently turning a natural cinder volcanic crater into a massive naked-eye observatory.
For more information, call (412) 231-3169.
Corningworks: Remains
New Hazlett Theater [ venue info ]
6/5/2013 through 6/9/2013
Beth Corning shines in this multi-disciplinary, one-woman show that takes the audience on an intimate journey through life’s lingering stages in all its joys and pains.
Presented by Corningworks, a vehicle for the multi-disciplinary dancetheater productions by choreographer Beth Corning that combine sophistication, clarity of theatrical concepts, visceral choreography and dynamic musicality. For show times and tickets, call ShowClix at (888) 718-4253.
Animal Rescue Day
National Aviary [ venue info ]
6/8/2013
Visit with representatives from a variety of dog/cat rescues, small animal groups and pet bird centers to learn about the education, training and adoption opportunities they provide.
For more information, call (412) 323-7235.
Art Lab: Motown Mixin'
Mattress Factory [ venue info ]
6/15/2013 1pm
Learn how to re-purpose, re-vamp and re-beautify old record covers into new and imaginary bands and songs.
Motown is a record company founded in 1969 in Detroit and is a variation of the city's nickname "Motor City." Motown specialized in a type of soul music crafting an ear towards pop appeal with distinctive melodies.
For more information, call (412) 231-3169.
Brunch At The National Aviary
National Aviary [ venue info ]
6/16/2013
Dine under the tent in the aviary's lush Rose Garden amid an uplifting backdrop of greenery and light, ambient music and appearances by some of your favorite feathered friends.
Feast on a delectable brunch prepared by local restaurant Atria's and finish with a stroll through the National Aviary to interact with some of the world's most unique and colorful species.
$30 adults; $15 children (ages 4 to 10), children under 4, free; $25 for avairy members. For more information, call (412) 258-9435.
Brunch At The National Aviary
National Aviary [ venue info ]
7/7/2013
Dine under the tent in the aviary's lush Rose Garden amid an uplifting backdrop of greenery and light, ambient music and appearances by some of your favorite feathered friends.
Feast on a delectable brunch prepared by local restaurant Atria's and finish with a stroll through the National Aviary to interact with some of the world's most unique and colorful species.
$30 adults; $15 children (ages 4 to 10), children under 4, free; $25 for avairy members. For more information, call (412) 258-9435.
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