EVENTS: 10 Ways to Enjoy July in Pittsburgh

It's Summer time and everyone is out and about enjoying the weather and each other's company.  But after a while, does going out to the same clubs/bars, drinking the same drinks, and doing the same weekend routines ever get....well....boring?  Luckily, there are TONS of things to do for the rest of month to shake up your weekend and weekday fun-time.  Make sure to check out the giveaway contest at the end of this blog entry!!

1 - Buy, Sell, Trade

For all you thrift store junkies and consignment connoisseurs, there is a brand new buy, sell, trade to pillage and enjoy!! Clothes Minded (right on Liberty Ave. in Bloomfield) was created by Josh Fedorski, who is also a screenplay writer and artist.  The shop carries men's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories and features names like Michael Kors, 7 For All Mankind, BCBG, and Bisou Bisou (to name a few).  It's part vintage and the other part NYC street style!  Check out their website here.  

2-  Gallery Crawl 

"When Worlds Collide" exhibit at the Shaw Galleries (picture taken from trustarts.org)

One of my favorite seasonal things to do in Pittsburgh!!  This Friday July 13th, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust will host it's Summer 2012 Gallery Crawl.  The best thing about this event?  IT'S FREE!  Get the entire Gallery Crawl schedule here.

3 - Celebrate Cosmo-Style 

(taken from trustarts.org)

After you're done checking out all the galleries in the Cultural District this Friday, come party with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust at their annual Cosmopolitan party!  This year's theme is "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles." Enjoy great music, food and drink from the city's hottest restaurants and bars, and fun themed activities!  Get your tickets here or at the Theater Square Box Office!

4 - Get Raw 

Raw Manicotti at Eden Pittsburgh 

Who knew raw food could look and taste this delicious?  Not only is Eden an amazing and innovative raw and vegetarian restaurant, it's also acts as a gallery for local artists.  This Friday, at 5pm, Eden will be launching their new Summer menu and new wall art!  Check out their Facebook page for more details! 

5 - Rock Out 

Feel like rockin out?  Come to 31st Street Pub this Saturday July 14th at 10pm for some serious heavy sounds!  Let the boys from Vega, Mount Carmel and Dazzeltine show you how it's done! Also, keep a lookout for info on the 1st Annual R.A.N.T Tour in Lawrenceville - coming soon! 

6 - Cruise the Classics

Picture taken from  http://www.pvgp.org/cruise/

The Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix celebrate Guardian Storage Solutions as a new sponsor with a Car Cruise at the Waterfront this Tuesday July 17th at the Waterfront from 5 -9pm.

7- Look & Listen 

Poster art by Joe Mruk

Come celebrate sight and sound to the new sounds from the pop-tastic bands Delicious Pastries, Satin Gum and Kid Brother at Thunderbird Cafe on July 20th at 10pm followed by a dance after party at Caliente in Lawrenceville.  Also coming soon, a special interview with Delicious Pastries.

8-  Be in Style

Celebrate the 1 year anniversary of Front Row Monthly magazine at Bakery Square! Enjoy Bakery Square's Street Party series SIP N STYLE at 6:30pm outside Coffee Tree Roasters.  Then at 8:30 the Front Row Monthly party begins with a fashion show featuring dueling DJs, great food, craft beers and a trunk show featuring Anthropologie, Free People, Jonano and more! Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door.  ENTER TO WIN TICKETS TO SIP N STYLE BY POSTING A PICTURE OF YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER OUTFIT ON MY FACEBOOK - THE BEST OUTFIT WILL WIN 2 TICKETS TO SIP N STYLE!!! 

9 - Laugh Out Loud

Comedian Gab Bonesso

In remembrance of the late comedian Nora Ephron, the Brillobox will be hosting a comedy night Tuesday July 24th at 8pm starring none other than Pittsburgh comedian Gab Bonesso.

10 - Party in Pink 

Pic Credits Here

Chelsea's of New York presents " The PINK Party with a Purpose 2012" along with Maniac Magazine and Clique Vodka July 28th at Villa Southside at 8pm.  Help support the Pittsburgh chapter of the "Go Red for Women" campaign with an all pink fashion show featuring brands from Chelsea's of New York and guest emcee Frank Murgia Pittsburgh's 50 Finest Alumni.  There will be a raffle featuring goodies from Sephora, Victoria's Secret, Massage Envy and more!  Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door.  Find your tickets here!  

DON'T FORGET TO POST YOUR FAVORITE SUMMER OUTFIT ON TO MY FACEBOOK FOR A CHANCE TO WIN 2 TICKETS TO SIP N STYLE!!! 

Hope you all have a great rest of your July!  Enjoy your Summer!!!! See you around! 

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Spring 2012 Gallery Crawl: My Favorite Galleries

Unleashed Content by Peter Bogers (Wood St. Galleries) 

One of the most exciting events in the city is the Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District.  The quarterly "Crawl" acts as one huge gallery opening for the galleries of the Cultural District as it showcases artists and performers from all over the area.  This Spring there were 23 galleries and venues that participated in the event.  Who knew there were so many galleries in that 3 block radius?  The Gallery Crawl is a very fun night - everything is free; drinks, sometimes food, and of the course the galleries and entertainment.  It's a great tradition Pittsburgh is making for the up and coming artists in this city.  The next Gallery Crawl will be July 13th - hope to see you all there!

Here are some of my favorite galleries:

SPACE 

The SPACE gallery featured work by Mark Boulos, Gerard Hoithuis, Folkert de Jong, Geert Mul, Marnix de Nijs, and Karen Sargsyan.

Untitled (Abroad Understanding) by Karen Sargsyan  at SPACE. 

Broken Slogan at Future Tenant feat. works by Arthur Mohagen III, Johnathan Chamberlain (also curator), and John Phillip Abbott. 

Cell Phone Disco   - This has been up for a while - but I still LOVE it!  

Girls N' Guns at 707 Penn Gallery 

Torso by 12th Grader Jackie Clarke at the Trust Arts Education Center

Religiously Bound by Tayaunna Jackson at the Trust Arts Education Center (I was able to meet and speak with Ms. Jackson who is in 8th grade, she explains that the piece represents the entry way to hell, and how that idea sways people on a daily basis - we are "religiously bound")  

MY FAVORITE:  Unleashed Content by Peter Bogers at Wood St. Galleries (It's a video chorus of YouTube videos of people crying, bungee jumping, yelling, dancing, ect.. all at once, it's VERY cool!!!)

JOIN ME ON THE NEXT GALLERY CRAWL JULY 13TH!!! 

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