Pittsburgh Challenge

Looking for an adventure?  Pittsburgh Challenge is the race where smarts can beat speed. It’s part clue solving, part strategy, part sped, and all fun. It’s like a 1-day Amazing Race.  Teams must solve clues and riddles which will lead them to certain checkpoints.  They must then strategize the best and quickest routes around the city (on your own two feet only!) in a race to the finish.  Check-in begins at 11am at the Buckhead Saloon, and the race starts at 1pm.  The finish line will feature cold water for the racers, food and drink specials, music, and of course the awards ceremony.  The winning team gets $200, but there are prizes for runner ups and even a costume contest!

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Cirque in the Strip

 

Have you seen the big blue and yellow tents in The Strip District?  If haven’t heard, the circus is in town! Cirque du Soleil’s trademark blue-and-yellow Grand Chapiteau (circus big top) is currently hosting “Totem,” Cirque’s newest show which traces the evolutionary progress of man from its amphibian state to its ultimate desire to fly.  If you have never seen a Cirque show, prepare yourself for unparalleled acrobatics and visually stunning effects.  Performances last until June 5th and tickets can be purchased online or at the tent.

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‘Chili with the Works’ Arts and Chili Festival

Looking for something to do this weekend? Check out the 2011 Arts and Chili Festival from 2pm-8pm! The festival will feature chili from the competitors in the “Best in the ‘Burgh” contest, the I Made It! Market, live music on the Town Square stage, a sidewalk sale and more!  So celebrate the break in the rain this Saturday and bring your appetite down to the Southside Works!

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Pittsburgh Marathon this Weekend!

The Pittsburgh Marathon begins this Sunday at 7am (6am for walkers).  Registration for the race has already closed, but the race is still in need of volunteers to man the water stations, give medical assistance, and to provide assistance in a variety of other areas.  Racers have 7 hours to complete the course, so expect traffic rerouting until at least 2pm.  For  a map of the race course, check out the Pittsburgh Marathon website.  Cheer on the runners and enjoy free entertainment at various locations throughout the race.  And if you are a runner this weekend, best of luck!

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Happy Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 9th! Looking for a great way to treat your Mom this Mother’s Day?  Pittsburgh has several great activities designed to make your Mother feel special and appreciated.  Get a jumpstart this Saturday at 2pm  and admire the beauty and elegance of spring wildflowers, shrubs, and plants with a Family Walkabout at Beechwood Farms  featuring an afternoon tea party as well.  Or celebrate with Mom out on the water aboard the Gateway Clipper dinner cruise featuring a delicious dinner buffet, live entertainment and a complimentary rose for all Moms!  Still looking for that perfect outing?  Find more fun activities just for Mom here. 

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Be Artsy in April!

There is a full weekend of arts events in Pittsburgh as April draws to a close.  The art starts this Friday, April 29th with downtown’s seasonal Gallery Crawl.   The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm, and patrons may start at any location. 

Then on Saturday, get out to the Lawrenceville neighborhood to experience Art All Night.  Art All Night is a free annual celebration of arts and community.  This year it will be held in the Iron City Brewery at 3340 Liberty Avenue where visual artists and performers will gather to provide you with nearly 24 hours worth of sensory overload.   The event starts at 4pm on Saturday and will last overnight into Sunday afternoon.

So go out, indulge you senses, and enjoy this great warm weather!

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Happy Easter, Pittsburgh!

 

The Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh downtown is having a special Easter buffet.  Patrons can enjoy a buffet with appetizers, omelets prepared by a chef, seafood station, carving board featuring Virginia Ham and roasted leg of lamb, assorted entrees and a dessert buffet. Brunch pricing is $34 for adults, seniors are $31, and children 5-12 are $17. All children 5 and under are free.
Brunch will also feature a one-of-a-kind Egg Hunt for the whole family, with prizes for both children and adults, taking place in the hotel courtyard. There will be two Egg Hunt events, one at 11:30 a.m. and the other at 1:30 p.m.
The Easter Bunny will be in attendance, presenting sweet treats to children and taking part in photo opportunities during the day’s festivities.
Reservations will be available every half hour starting at 10:00 a.m. To make a reservation, please contact the reservation line at 1-412-594-2251

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