Mary Pickels stories, Page 25
Penn Taproom & Kitchen opens in Downtown Pittsburgh
Penn Brewery is launching its newest location, a taproom and kitchen at 432 First Ave. in downtown Pittsburgh. “The Penn Taproom & Kitchen will be the only spot to serve its own craft beer within a four-block radius, and it’s the only brewery taproom in downtown Pittsburgh. It’s the perfect...
Mushroom Rally go-karting coming to PittsburghVideo
Described as ‘Go Karting with a twist,’ Mushroom Rally is planning to race into Pittsburgh. Apparently inspired by the popular video game series Mario Kart, the rally holds no affiliation with the game, noting on its website, “We are not associated with Nintendo® or Mario Kart.” The races, held in...
Ligonier’s Soup’s On sold out again
As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, Ligonier’s Soup’s On is enjoying a boon in the number of participants lining up with their ladles. The event, sponsored by the Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce, has 23 restaurant and merchant pairings, up from 20 last year, says Scott Haines, chamber executive director....
Matt Maeson, NEEDTOBREATHE making tour stop at Palace Theatre
Indie, acoustic and rock. Music fitting all of those bills will fill The Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg, on March 13, as singer/songwriter Matt Maeson and the band NEEDTOBREATHE perform in a 7 p.m. concert. American Songwriter describes Maeson as blending “giant pop hooks, foot-stomping nods to roots...
Butler man takes ‘Naked and Afraid’ on the road
A Butler man, Jon Hart, is channeling Adam, along with several other men and some Eves, wandering the globe sans clothing as survivalists on the current season of Discovery Channel’s “Naked and Afraid.” Partners, typically a male and a female who meet on the show, will travel to sites including...
Westmoreland Cultural Trust interim CEO shares stories of female Marines
Current Westmoreland Cultural Trust interim CEO and retired Marine Nancy P. Anderson will showcase her book, “The Very Few, The Proud Women in the Marine Corps, 1977-2001,” at 6:30 p.m. March 19 at the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Her appearance in Village Hall is part of the campus’ Women’s...
St. Patrick’s Day means celebratory cocktails, green or not
Planning a St. Patrick’s Day party or outing and thinking green beer? Meh. So last year, and every year before it. Take a step up, and mix a few colorful cocktails, pleasing to the eye and the palate. Fine Wines & Good Spirits has come up with a few recipes...
Pie in the sky, Caliente Pizza & Draft House again top among pizzamakers
Caliente Pizza & Draft House, with several Pittsburgh locations, continues its roll of bringing home pizza competition accolades. Another Great Year at the International @PizzaExpo! Thank You To Everyone Who Has Supported Us. We Already Can't Wait Until Next Year!!??? pic.twitter.com/3e9U5G7kS1— Caliente Draft House (@calientepdrafth) March 9, 2019 Nine Caliente...
Dunkin’ adds a little flavor o’ the Irish
Acknowledging the season of St. Patrick and all things Irish this month, Dunkin’ returns its Irish Creme-flavored coffees and espresso drinks to the menu, after a five-year absence. The Irish Creme flavor will be available in hot, iced and frozen coffees, as well as the brand’s handcrafted drinks, throughout March...
Revel rolls out St. Patrick’s welcome mat with ‘Kegs and Eggs’ party
Revel restaurant in downtown Pittsburgh will kick off its St. Patrick’s Day festivities early, with “Kegs and Eggs” from 7-9 a.m. on March 16, followed by a day-long celebration at the 242 Forbes Ave. site. Billed as a parade pre-game, the breakfast includes a two-hour open bar with well spirits,...
BowieLIVE brings British glam rocker’s music to Irwin’s Lamp TheatreVideo
A love of David Bowie’s music, and a common denominator of residing in Pittsburgh, led five musicians to form the tribute band BowieLIVE. Those musicians will take the stage at Irwin’s Lamp Theatre for the first time at 8 p.m. March 16. Lead singer Chris Theoret has the voice and...
Pittsburgh’s Nate Walker nails audition on ‘American Idol’
Pittsburgh’s own Nate Walker is making some musical waves on “American Idol,” nailing his audition on the popular show on Sunday night. And fans are responding. I would buy tickets for a Nate Walker concert right now #AmericanIdol— Becca Brown (@BeccaBTalksTV) March 11, 2019 The 18-year-old’s performance of A Great...
Nelly, TLC and Flo Rida bring the party to KeyBank Pavilion in AugustVideo
Grammy winning singer Nelly, known for hits ranging from “Hot in Here” to “Just a Dream” and “Cruise,” along with TLC and Flo Rida,will perform on Aug. 8 at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown, Washington County. All Billboard chart-topping musicians, the three performing groups will tour North America together throughout the...
WQED’s ‘The Great Ride’ follows cyclists on 335-mile bike trail to Point State ParkVideo
WQED’s new documentary, “The Great Ride,” will explore a destination on many bikers’ and hikers’ bucket lists — the entire 335 miles of the C&O Canal Towpath (Washington, D.C. to Cumberland, Md.) and the Great Allegheny Passage (Cumberland, Md. to Pittsburgh). The 60-minute film premieres at 8 p.m. March 14....
‘Meatball bomb’ offers DiAnoia’s Eatery diners a hearty National Meatball Day dish
While spaghetti and meatballs is a classic Italian dish, DiAnoia’s Eatery thinks National Meatball Day (March 9, if you’re wondering) deserves something a little, well, more. Presenting the “meatball bomb,” taking the Italian eatery’s family meatball recipe to another level by encasing it in pizza dough and two layers of...
Chrissy Teigen raves about pizza spot in visit to Lawrenceville
Never at a loss for words, model, mom, cookbook author and Paramount Network’s “Lip Sync Battle” co-host Chrissy Teigen has a few delicious things to say about her Wednesday visit to Driftwood Oven , 3615 Butler St. in Lawrenceville. “Also I had 4 pieces of INCREDIBLE PIZZA at driftwood kitchen...
Country music star Jamey Johnson plays the Palace April 5Video
A mountain of a man with a big mane of hair and a deep, drawling voice, Jamey Johnson will bring his country music to Greensburg’s Palace Theatre, 21 W. Otterman St., for a 7:30 p.m. April 5 concert. Special guests for the show will be announced. Doors will open at...
Auto knitter creates socks with the turn of a crankVideo
Textile artisan Cody Edgar, 28, of Lowhill, Washington County, draws an audience of fascinated crafters when he demonstrates his auto knitting machine. Edgar uses the auto knitter to make some of the products he sells through his business, Lanificae Textiles. Lanificae, he says, is a Latin word meaning something sturdy...
National Cereal Day: Pick your favorite and just add milk
Today is National Cereal Day. Whether you eat it straight out of the box or from a big bowl brimming with milk, cereal lovers, today is your lucky day. Speaking of lucky … fish out the colorful marshmallow shapes from your special edition Lucky Charms. Limited edition St. Pat's @LuckyCharms?...
Tired of tires? Jacobs Creek Watershed Association will pay for them
Jacobs Creek Watershed Association is sponsoring “Tired of Tires,” its first illegal dump site competition, throughout March. Organizations and individuals are invited to collect tires from illegal dump sites and turn them in to the association’s collection site. According to association representatives, no questions will be asked. “Selfies” are requested...
Fort Ligonier introduces new, rare artifacts with coffee lecture
Fort Ligonier’s director of history and collections, Erica Nuckles, will introduce rare artifacts Fort Ligonier is adding to its French and Indian War collection with a coffee lecture at 2 p.m. March 17 in its Center for History Education. Fort Ligonier was the successful bidder on several lots last September...
Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art hosts Ligonier Easter egg hunt
Children of all ages are invited to hop on over to the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley, 1 Boucher Lane and Route 711 South, on April 13, for the museum’s third annual Easter egg hunt. The 1 p.m. event will be held rain or shine. Eggs will...
Lowber VFC beats back winter with inaugural chili cook-off
Lowber Volunteer Fire Company will hold its inaugural “Chili Cook-Off in the Yough Valley” from noon-4 p.m. March 16 at its hall and club, 386 Lowber Road. A $1 admission fee entitles visitors to sample chili created by 16 cooks. The admission fee also qualifies as one People’s Choice Award...
Latrobe watercolorist discusses craft, demonstrates technique at SAMA program
Latrobe watercolorist Peg Panasiti will discuss her technique and give a painting demonstration at noon March 21 during the Lunch a l’Art program at the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art at Ligonier Valley in Ligonier Township. Panasiti is a painter with four decades of working in watercolor, according to the...
Greensburg area artist plans solo civic center exhibit
Local artist Sarah Hunter will present the solo exhibition “Unbalanced Harmony” at the Greensburg Garden & Civic Center, 951 Old Salem Road, throughout March. The exhibit consists of paintings Hunter completed during the last year, including pieces from her newest “Memory Series.” An opening reception from 6-8 p.m. March 5...
