Events in Central Business District 
Kevin Turner: New WorkSociety For Contemporary Craft Satellite Gallery (One Mellon Center) [ venue info ]
3/25/2013 through 6/2/2013
On display are incredible pieces of porcelain created by artist Kevin Turner that are delicate, light and airy.
Kevin Turner is an artist and professor at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania. His work often refers to the characteristics of the landscape, as well as the xenomorphic images and shapes created upon it, or the fingerprint, so to speak, that is left behind.
This satellite gallery is located inside the building's subway station. For more information, call (412) 261-7003.
Tuesday Boost
First 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.
Youth Drop-In
Gay & Lesbian Community Center [ venue info ]
5/31/2013 7pm
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender teens (along with their straight friends) are welcome to this informal night of games, conversation and friendship is a safe environment.
For more information, call (412) 422-0114.
Spring Planting Workshop
Point State Park [ venue info ]
6/1/2013 2pm
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette garden columnist Doug Oster offers tips on improving soil, growing from seed and transplants, creating raised beds and other helpful skills.
The fee is $35. Presented by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. For more information, call (412) 263-1302.
National Sibling Leadership Network Conference
Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh Downtown [ venue info ]
6/6/2013
Anyone who has a disabled brother or sister is welcome to this conference where they can hear from national experts on the latest in sibling services and supports, learn about new research initiatives and participate in sibling and disability advocacy efforts.
The Sibling Leadership Network provides siblings of individuals with disabilities the information, support and tools to advocate with their brothers and sisters and to promote the issues important to them and their entire families.
Participants will also have an opportunity to learn about resources, share stories, network and gain insight on sibling experiences. For more information, call (312) 996-1002.
Ignite Possibilities 2013
Rivers Club (One Oxford Centre) [ venue info ]
6/6/2013 4pm
Take part in the region's largest annual celebration of entrepreneurial achievements of young people.
Meet some of the areas brightest middle and high school entrepreneurs and see what makes their businesses succeed and watch many of them receive seed money and perhaps a trip to the national young entrepreneurs business plan competition New York City.
Admission is free. For more information, call Carla Jackson at (412) 325-0139.
Three Rivers Arts Festival Artist Market
Gateway Center & Plaza [ venue info ]
6/7/2013 through 6/16/2013
Discover hundreds of artists offering original, handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces of art at both Gateway Center and Point State Park.
Artists are selected through a rigorous jury process in a wide variety of media, from jewelry to paintings.
Admission is free. Presented as part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. For more information, call (412) 471-3191.
American Hero #4
Gateway Center & Plaza [ venue info ]
6/7/2013 through 6/16/2013
Using hair as a tool to explore African-American cultural identity, artist Hugh Hayden has created a unique sculpture --- a first generation Ford Mustang decorated with synthetic hair and paint.
Inrtodued in 1964 by the Ford Motor Company, the Mustang created the "pony car" class of American automobiles ---sports car-like coupes with long hoods and short rear decks. This installation features a racing stripe out of cornrows creates a new reading of a familiar piece of American history that attempts to symbolically assimilate minority cultures into mainstream society.
Admission is free. Presented as part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. For more information, call (412) 471-3191.
Floating Echo
Point State Park [ venue info ]
6/7/2013 through 6/16/2013
Come to the park to see a truly unique piece of art --- a transparent inflatable statue of Buddha sitting in lotus on the water.
Gautama Buddha (563 BCE - 483 BCE) was a sage in ancient India who believed that a balance between indulgence and self-mortification leads to wisdom. Through the statue one can see the nature, landscape and architecture around the water. Its subtle presence embraces and reflects the surroundings, both natural and man-made. It is seeming present and absent at the same time.
Admission is free. Presented as part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. For more information, call (412) 471-3191.
AcoustiCafé
Gateway Center & Plaza [ venue info ]
6/7/2013 through 6/9/2013
Enjoy some local up-and-coming artists performing their music.
AcoustiCafé is a volunteer promotional organization founded in the late nineties by Pittsburgh songwriters Mark Willson, Jerry Baum and Cherylann Hawk.
Admission is free. Presented as part of the Three Rivers Arts Festival, a project of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. For more information, call (412) 471-3191.
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