Events in Oakland - Central 
What We Collect: Recent Art Acquisitions, 2007-2012Hunt Institute For Botanical Documentation (CMU) [ venue info ]
3/22/2013 through 6/30/2013
This selection of recent acquisitions to the Art Department of the Hunt Institute, from the early 19th century through the present, will be placed in the context of the Institute's collection practices and the history of botanical illustration.
For more information, call (412) 268-2434.
Japan Is The Key
Carnegie Museum Of Art [ venue info ]
3/30/2013 through 7/21/2013
This exhibition presents highlights from Carnegie Museum Of Art’s significant collection of iconic Japanese woodblock prints in an entirely new way, uniting them with Carnegie Museum Of Natural History’s holdings of exquisite Japanese carved ivories.
These collections were formed in the early years of the 20th century, motivated by European and North American acceptance of Japan as an emerging modern power and the aesthetic appeal of Japanese art to artists and collectors.
For more information, call (412) 622-3131.
Garden Of Light: Works By Paula Crevoshay
Carnegie Museum Of Natural History [ venue info ]
4/13/2013 through 8/11/2013
Featuring nearly 70 fine art jewelry pieces by award-winning designer Paula Crevoshay, this exhibition showcases designs inspired by nature and created from precious raw materials, including gold, opal, sapphire, and incredibly rare conch pearls.
From a magnificent orchid pendant to a tiny spider pin, these one-of-a-kind pieces celebrate the beauty and interdependencies of the animal, plant, and mineral kingdoms.
For more information, call (412) 622-3131.
Butterfly Forest
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens [ venue info ]
4/20/2013 through 9/2/2013
Come to Phipps' historic Stove Room where fragrant, bug-frinedly blooms add an aromatic element to an already delightful experience.
Be sure to look out for yellow & black striped Zebra Longwings, orange & black western Pennsylvania Monarchs and more as you explore the garden.
For more information, call (412) 622-6914.
Associated Artists Of Pittsburgh Annual Exhibition
Carnegie Museum Of Art [ venue info ]
4/21/2013 through 6/23/2013
This exhibit showcases the work of artists living within 150 miles of the city.
Founded in 1910, Associated Artists Of Pittsburgh is the oldest and largest nonprofit visual arts membership organization in Pittsburgh. For more information, call (412) 622-3131.
Summer Flower Show
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens [ venue info ]
4/27/2013 through 10/6/2013
Be dazzled by glass creations made in here Pittsburgh as they shimmer and shine in the conservatory's gardens all summer long.
Each display incorporates delicate, dazzling and whimsical forms surrounded by colorful blooms.
For more information, call (412) 622-6914.
Saluting Service
Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall [ venue info ]
5/21/2013 7pm
Eighteen veterans making a difference through service in their Western Pennsylvania communities --- including local football legend Robert "Rocky" Bleier --- will be honored at this pre-Memorial Day celebration of all veterans of US military branches.
Outdoor picnic and entertainment begins at 6:00 p.m. and the indoor program will be held at 7:00 p.m. The program features the Trinity Jazz Orchestra with singer Adam Brock.
Admission is free. Presented by the Financial Planning Association Of Pittsburgh, a leadership and advocacy organization for those who provide, support and benefit from financial planning. For more information, call (412) 653-1054.
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.
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.
Party In The Tropics
Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens [ venue info ]
5/24/2013 7pm
Gather your friends and head to Phipps for a healthy dose of revelry and rejuvenation as the conservatory's Tropical Forest Conservatory transforms into one of the city's most unique nightspots.
This is no typical stroll through the gardens: At this reoccurring party, you can make Phipps' paradise your own as you indulge in sweet and savory morsels, mix your own cocktails, and dance to the beats of a live disc jockey all surrounded by lush greenery, rushing waterfalls and exotic plants.
This is an age 21+ event with proceeds benefiting the conservatory. For more information, call (412) 622-6914.
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