Posted by The Encore on 7th on 10:13 AM
Knit the Bridge is a community-made public art installation on the Warhol/7th street bridge. It goes up on the weekend of
August 10th and 11th and comes down
September 7th and 8th.
The bridge will be closed on both of those weekends for the
installation and removal. There will be a community celebration on
August 25th from 3-7pm on the bridge. The bridge will also be closed for the party and the celebration is open to the public.
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> The artwork has been made by over 1,500 folks from SW Pa, kids,
seniors, and everyone in between. As it is a community-made artwork the
community is also responsible for maintaining it. We will be
inspecting and repairing the installation 3xs a day and also have a
hotline for folks to report damage.
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> Knit the Bridge Hotline:
412 208 4324
The 7th Street Bridge will be getting a new look in a few weeks, but it is not a new paint job. Knit the Bridge is a unique art installation scheduled to start August 10th. Keep reading to learn more. You can find out more information about this project by clicking the picture to the left.
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 10:34 AM
There are some great recipes that can help you beat the heat this summer. This Classic Fudge Pop recipe is delicious, and it will be nice and cold even on the warmest days. Keep reading below for the recipe, and you can check out
Home and Gardens for more information.
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 11:35 AM
Pittsburgh has a great art community. There are many art exhibits that open every weekend in Pittsburgh. Check out some of the great art museums in the city this summer! You can find out what exhibits are opening where in the blog below. For more information check out
Pittsburgh Arts.
Presented by the Fiberarts Guild Of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
April 19, 2013 to August 18, 2013
Fiberart International 2013 is the 21st triennial juried exhibition sponsored by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh. Chosen by a distinguished panel of artists and curators, Fiberart International 2013 will feature works by established and emerging artists and provides an opportunity to see current trends and innovations in this evolving medium. The exhibition includes works by artists from across the world.
Read more about Fiberart International 2013
Rites of Passage
Maggie Mills
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
In partnership with the Center for Emerging Visual Artists
April 19, 2013 to August 18, 2013
Through her oil paintings, the artist explores anxiety, nostalgia, and social and environmental themes. Mills received her BFA from Tyler School of Art and her MFA from The Pennsylvania Academy of The Fine Arts. In 2011, Mills was awarded a Career Development Program Fellowship at the Center for Emerging Visual Artists. She is currently working on a series of paintings documenting children's interactions with surrounding fragile ecosystems as part of a residency at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education in Philadelphia.
Read more about Rites of Passage
Coming Home
Kay Healy
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
In partnership with the Center for Emerging Visual Artists
April 19, 2013 to August 18, 2013
This life-sized fabric installation features three hand-drawn, screen-printed, sewn and stuffed fabric rooms. Each is based on descriptions of childhood homes in the Philadelphia area. The interviewees are from different neighborhoods, time periods, and cultural backgrounds, but the piece weaves together these distinct memories emphasizing the commonalities of the human experience to form a collective representation of home. Healy received a BA from Oberlin College, and an MFA from the University of the Arts in Book Arts and Printmaking.
Read more about Coming Home
30 : 2
Presented by Associated Artists of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
April 19, 2013 to August 18, 2013
30:2 is a group exhibition presented by Associated Artists of Pittsburgh. This survey style exhibit is a cross-section of the more than 600 members of the 102-year-old Pittsburgh institution. The selected works display the breath and complexity of AAP's diverse membership in the continually evolving organization. Three large upstairs galleries feature a variety of paintings, videos, sculptures and installations.
Read more about 30 : 2
Friday Nights at Guitar Center
Allison Kaufman
Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
In partnership with the Center for Emerging Visual Artists
April 19, 2013 to August 18, 2013
This looped video explores the impromptu in-store performances of predominately male customers at a musical instrument store. The artist examines issues of loneliness, the fantasy of rock stardom, the packaging and stereotyping of identities that American chain stores perpetuate, and the simultaneity of exhibitionism and vulnerability. Kaufman is a photographer and video artist living in New York City. She received a BFA in Film and Television Production from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, and an MFA in Photography, Video, and Related Media from the School of Visual Arts.
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 11:21 AM
Enjoy Pittsburgh’s own “green” concert series, where the summer sun powers the sound system! Concerts take place every Wednesday at 12:15pm in July and August in front of the Children’s Museum at the Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. This concert series is a project of the New Hazlett Theater, the Saturday Light Brigade, and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh.
July 3: Tom Roberts (ragtime and jazz) - Considered one of today’s leading exponents of early jazz piano, Tom Roberts has performed throughout the US and Europe, on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor, and has recorded over 40 CDs.
July 10: AppalAsia (Asian-bluegrass fusion) – AppalAsia combines influences of Appalachian and Asian music traditions with original composition and inspired improvisation to create their unique musical voice. Using erhu, dulcimer, banjo, and vocals, they create a cross-cultural musical experience that draws on a collaboration of traditions with an ear toward the future. For their Solar Concert Series appearance, AppalAsia will be joined by Jeff Grubbs on bass. Performing with AppalAsia for the first time, Grubbs will add a new depth to the ensemble’s music.
July 17: The Wreckids (folk-rock) - Big Snow Big Thaw is 2/3rds Pennsylvania bred and 1/3 Kentucky fed. They’ll be bringing their own brand of rootsy and americana originals for banjo, guitar and percussion, coupled with lively and beautiful vocal harmonies.
July 24: The Squirrel Hillbillies (acoustic country and folk) – From within the urban forest of Pittsburgh’s East End, the Squirrel Hillbillies emerge to share their eclectic mix of folk, country and blues. The duo has been writing, arranging and performing original music since 2010, with appearances at Three Rivers Arts Festival, Pittsburgh International Children’s Festival, Folk Alliance International, and Calliope: Pittsburgh’s Folk Music Society. Through collaborative, nonlinear songwriting process, duo partners Jenny Wolsk Bain and Gary Crouth draw from personal experiences, third-hand stories and vivid imaginations to craft songs that are unpredictable and quirky yet widely accessible. www.squirrelhillbillies.com
July 31: Mark Dignam (original contemporary Irish and folk) – Born in Ireland, Mark Dignam grew up in the Dublin suburb of Finglas, where his mother sang and filled his childhood home with song. In 1995, Mark released his acclaimed Poetry and Songs From the Wheel, named a top 10 Best Debut by Ireland’s Hot Press Magazine. Mark’s album, Box Heart Man, was selected as one of WYEP’s top picks for 2005. Mark has performed with The Swell Season, David Gray, Billy Bragg, Joan Armatrading, and Richard Thompson. When he isn’t touring with his band The House of Song, or at home with his family, Mark can be found in the studio preparing his highly-anticipated new album, Monumental Way, at Treelady Studios in Turtle Creek, PA. http://markdignam.com/
August 7: The Josh & Gab Show (anti-bullying kid rock) – Gab Bonesso is a nationally renowned comedian, performer and comedy writer. Josh Verbanets is an award-winning songwriter, singer and musician. Together, they have developed a unique and unforgettable live anti-bullying musical comedy program for students of all ages. Josh and Gab’s performances utilize humor, original songs, interactive exercises, and energetic storytelling in a fun and heartfelt educational program. Watch for Josh and Gab at a school, community center or family-friendly event near you in 2013! www.joshandgab.com
August 14: Members of Timbeleza (Brazilian batacuda drumming) – Timbeleza is a Pittsburgh-based ensemble that performs African influenced Brazilian percussive style music called batucada. Working closely with master drummers from Brazil, Timbeleza works to expand its repertoire and reach new audiences. Among its goals is exposing people to samba music invigorating the local community with its authentic music and performance style. http://timbeleza.org/#0f0/custom_plain
August 21: The Flow Band (reggae) - Pittsburgh’s premiere reggae dance band, The Flow Band has a legendary history of fusing neo-soul rhythms over tropical world beats. Formed in the 1980s, the five-piece Flow Band has opened for many acclaimed figures in reggae and African music, including Dennis Brown, Ziggy Marley, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Jimmy Buffet. They have received 15 awards, including Best Local Reggae Artist and Performance Band of the Year. http://myspace.com/daflowband
August 28: Crusic Percussion (percussion ensemble) – Crusic Percussion is a local percussion ensemble based out of Carnegie Mellon University. From 1920′s rags to 1990′s street drumming, their show has it all. They perform dynamic music with their own special twist.
More info can be found online at: http://solarconcertseries.org/
Have you ever heard of a "green" concert series. The sun powers the sound system in this unique concert. These concerts take place every Wednesday at 12:15pm in the summer. You can check them out at Buhl Community Park in Allegheny Square. You can find the schedule below so you can plan your next lunch break with some great music. Check out
Living Pittsburgh for more information.
Posted by The Encore on 7th on 9:58 AM
We hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July! What are you doing to celebrate?
