Monday, December 31, 2012
The downtown event promises a lot of fun and activities for visitors.
Ring in the new year with fellow Pittsburghers at Highmark's First Night Pittsburgh event. The family-friendly event is produced by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and sponsored by Highmark. First Night provides visitors the opportunity to ring in the new year while celebrating the arts—dance, music, theater, comedy, hands-on activities and more. Several of the city's theaters will be hosting a variety of performances. The event begins at 6 p.m. with the Dollar Bank children's fireworks display and a performance by American Idol finalist—and Washington County resident—Adam Brock & The Soul Band (at the stage on Seventh Street and Penn Avenue). A parade begins at 8 p.m. and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band will be performing at 10:45 p.m. on the …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
This event in downtown Pittsburgh promises a lot of activities, events and fun for those who attend.
Pittsburghers can ring in the new year with tons to do at Highmark's First Night Pittsburgh event. The event begins on Dec. 31 at 6 p.m., with several activities being held throughout downtown Pittsburgh. First Night is a unique, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration focused on the arts. Held in more than 200 cities worldwide, the Pittsburgh festival is centered in the Cultural District and is a production of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. First Night Pittsburgh has something for everyone, from children’s activities and performances by nationally known musicians, to installations by local artists and a spectacular fireworks finale. Visitors can enjoy swing dancing, juggling, arts and crafts, ice carving, a magic show, the First Night …
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Lighting installation designed to create solemn and peaceful memorial.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, Duquesne Light and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust have developed two temporary lighting projects that will be illuminated on Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District. The projections are designed to collectively create a space where people can gather and reflect on the enormity of this day and to pay tribute to the nearly 3,000 victims of the terror attacks and their families. Both installations will run Sept. 7 to 18 from dusk until midnight. The first projection, located on the 10th Street façade of the Courtyard Marriott, honors the heroes of United Flight 93 and the ultimate sacrifice they made on behalf of this nation just 80 miles east of Pittsburgh in …
Heidi Dezayas
1:24 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2011
From the Pittsburgh Port Authority: Complete detour information is posted at portauthority.org and available in special brochures at major schedule rack locations. First Night-related bus detours are scheduled to begin at approximately 10 a.m. and will be in effect through the end of service that night. Riders should allow for extra time when traveling on New Year’s Eve. more ›