Friday, June 1, 2018

June/July Preview

Summer Safari: Live Wild at the  Pittsburgh Zoo-July 27, 2018


Enjoying the lions, elephants and giraffes  and more of the African Savanna, marine life of PPG Aquarium and the Water’s Edge with cocktails, food and music, sounds like a perfect evening adventure. Summer Safari is an adult exploration of  wild life from around the world and a great way to "play" and support the zoo.  

Grab some safari attire and join me on Friday, July 27, 2018  from 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm  or at 6:00 pm with a  VIP ticket, at  Summer Safari. For tickets go to     http://www.pittsburghzoo.org/Event-Summer-Safari.

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The Art of the Brick-Lego Art Exhibition (Nathan Sawaya)-

Carnegie Science Center-June 22- January 7, 2019




Lego’s are not just for kids anymore. Artist Nathan Sawaya’s medium is the common building blocks known as Legos. He turns them into amazing works of artistic expression and encourages all to create in this exhibit.

Join me at the Carnegie Science Center from June 21-Aug 30, 2018 and enjoy the world’s largest  Lego art exhibition. For tickets go to carnegiesciencecenter.org.


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Florida bound/Lauderdale by the Sea/Underwater Experiences 

 



Why not try a summer Florida vacation? The off season offers less crowds and better hotel prices.

 I recently discovered a quaint area to relax, Lauderdale by the Sea, just 7 miles north of Fort Lauderdale and a great boutique hotel located  on the beach, The Plunge Beach Hotel. I decided to go back to explore and try snorkeling and diving because this  area  boasts of a great off shore coral reef about ¾ miles from the beach and a nearby SS Copenhagen ship  wreck which is located in only 15-30 feet of water. 

Join me in trying a summer Florida excursion with  new underwater experiences at Lauderdale by the Sea.


Blog Post on area  Day 289 here
Blog Post Day 290 here 

Brigadoon Pittsburgh CLO- July 17-22, 2018-Benedum



Brigadoon is a classic musical about two American gentleman on vacation in Scotland who discover a mythical Scottish village that appears only for a day every 100 years!  During their exploration they find love but love in this mysterious world has a price. I remember watching the movie Briagdoon as a child  and being mesmerized by Gene Kelly’s dancing and the dreamlike scenes in this world.
Join me in visiting this mysterious Scottish village from July 17-22 ,2018 at the Benedum Center. For tickets go to pittsburghclo.org.

Blog Post here

Bellevue Wine and Art Crawl and Art Days- Explore a Local 

Area- July 19 and  July 20, 2018


Volant Winery featured this year 



I grew up near  the bough of  Bellevue, just 6 miles north of  Pittsburgh. Like many Pittsburgh  neighborhoods, it’s buzzing with new restaurants and stores. On July 19th the town is hosting a Wine/Art Crawl  where you can enjoy wines from Volant Winery as you  stroll 24 locations  along the main street of Bellevue.  The Hermann Museum (318 Lincoln Ave) is your first stop to pick up your passport to explore local artwork, enjoy fine wine, and music provided by DJ Mark. Several food trucks will also be on site and many of the restaurants will remain open.


Join me to explore the revitalization of a local are and enjoy fine wine, dancing and art at the Wine and Art Crawl  from 6 pm to 9 pm on July 19th  and  Art Days on July 20, 2019. Tickets for the Wine/Art Crawl  are 25$ in advance 30$ at the door.  For more information  go to http://northsuburbancoc.org/ .

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Immersive Encounter-The Clearing-  June 14-July 15, 2018-


Bricolage Theater




In this quest for new things I came across Bricolage Theater which is synonymous with adventures theater. The Clearing is a personal immersive theater experience where you are part of the story. I have no idea what it feels like to be in the story but I am ready to explore an my first  immersive encounter (IE)  and venture into The Clearing

Join me in The Clearing from June 14-15,2019 at Bricolage Theater. For tickets go to http://www.bricolagepgh.org/

Blog Post here

William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged) comedy

May 31 – July 1, 2018  O’Reilly Theater  












The Reduced Shakespeare Company  brings a comic  parody of  Shakespeare’s most famous characters and speeches in William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play (abridged). I think this will be the kind of Shakespeare that everyone can enjoy.  It’s a three man show of  quick changes, wit, and more,  as the tales of this  notable writer are told.  

Join me for this “National Lampoon type” night of Shakespeare at the O’Reilly Theater  from May 31-July 1, 2018. For tickets go to www.ppt.org 

Blog Post Here

Pandas 3D - June 8-21,2018-Rangos Giant Cinema at Carnegie Science Center


Pandas are adorable and in  3D,  on this giant screen, their cute factor should be off the charts!  This 3D film  follows these captive- born pandas' journey back into the wild.  I can’t wait  to visit the Sichuan mountains and enjoy these beautiful animals with this 4K digital technology.

Join me for another immersive nature adventure  with Pandas 3D at the Rangos Giant Cinema. For tickets and times go to carnegiesciencecenter.org. 

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    On Your Feet- June 12-17, 2018-Pittsburgh CLO -Benadum Theater


As an 80’s girl, I loved dancing to the beat of Emilo and Gloria Estefan. That Cuban rhythm just makes you want to move! The musical, On Your Feet  tells how this pair overcame adversity to land “on their feet” in the music business. I am sure that I will be either on my feet or moving in my seat during this show!

Join me for On Your Feet  and experience a night of rhythmic pop music and inspiration  from  June 12-17, 2018 at Benedum Theater.  For tickets go to.pittsburghclo.org.

Blog Post Here