Events for November 2017
This is my list of events in the greater Pittsburgh area for the month of November 2017. Please make sure you double-check the details for anything you plan to attend in case of mistakes, typos or cancellations. Enjoy!
"NaNoWriMo". November is National Novel Writing Month! Throughout November, dozens of events will be held (especially at libraries) to encourage writers of all ages to take up the challenge and complete a first draft of a novel this month. Anyone can participate, it's free, and there's also a separate program for youth. Free workshops and write-ins will happen throughout the area. Check your local library calendar and the official NaNoWriMo website for details. https://nanowrimo.org/
Exhibit, “Worlds Within”, now through November 12 at two venues: Miller Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, Purnell Center for the Arts, 5000 Forbes Ave.; and Hunt Botanical Institute, Hunt Library, Carnegie Mellon University, 5th Floor. Hunt Institute gallery hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–noon and 1–5 p.m.; Sunday, 1–4 p.m. Miller Gallery hours: Tuesday–Sunday, noon–6 p.m. (closed Mondays and major holidays). Campus map here: https://www.cmu.edu/assets/pdfs/cmu_map_8.5x11.pdf “Worlds Within opens our eyes to the generally unseen world of plants and their internal architecture, textures, patterns and functions. It reveals repeating patterns in nature: generic structures and forms, which recur on a macro and micro scale. Worlds Within is a unique collaboration between the Hunt Institute and The Miller Gallery. The two venues, at either end of the Carnegie Mellon University campus, will be exhibiting work by British artist Rob Kesseler, alongside 19th-century botanical wall charts from Carl Ignaz Leopold Kny’s series Botanische Wandtafeln. Complementing the forms represented in these charts and photographs will be a selection of models of marine organisms made of glass in the 19th-century by Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka and made of glacite in the early 20th-century by Edwin H. Reiber. The work in the Hunt Institute offers a more comprehensive comparison between the micrographs and the historical charts and models, while the Miller Gallery exhibition features a fuller range of Kesseler’s recent art work. Both sections of this joint exhibition celebrate the extraordinary aesthetic interrelationships between historically different methods of visually interpreting the wonders of botanical phenomena, which are not readily visible to the naked eye. Viewers are encouraged to visit both venues to experience these stunning visual juxtapositions, in which the many complexities of representing plants are concentrated into mesmeric visual images and objects.” http://millergallery.cfa.cmu.edu/exhibitions/worldswithin/
“Classes at the Citizen Science Lab”, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, 1PM-3PM, Citizen Science Lab, Energy Innovation Center, 1435 Bedford Ave., Ste 132A, Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.thecitizensciencelab.org/events/ Terrific classes where students can work with research grade equipment to do unusual experiments you could never duplicate at home. We have found them thoroughly worthwhile. Each class is repeated over a 3 day series beginning on Saturday, with a new topic each week. November 1: Genetics; November 4, 6 and 8: Intro to Microbiology and Environmental Sampling; November 11, 13 and 15: Effects of Temperature on Bacterial Growth; November 18, 27 and 29: Glow Germ and Bacterial Transformation.
“Pittsburgh Police Chess Club”, Wednesdays at Carnegie Library Beechview, Thursdays at Carnegie Library Sheraden, 4PM. “Children and teens are invited to join an officer for weekly community chess classes. Develop your mind and practice problem-solving skills that apply off the chessboard too.”
“3Rs Book Club”, Wednesday, November 1, 7PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “Attention teachers and educators! Are you looking for exciting titles to share with your students? Then this is the book group for you! Teachers of all grade levels and homeschool educators are invited to join Dr. Nancy Hobbs and Myra Oleynik to discuss and recommend new or favorite Children's and Young Adult books that you are reading. No time to read? You can use this group as your guide to finding great books for your students.” https://www.ptlibrary.org/event/3rs-book-club/all/
“Talking Comics”, Wednesday, November 1, 3:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. Grades 6-8. “Do you love comics? Join us as we go beyond the page with discussion and creation in the library’s Maker Space. Book club books are available at the Children's Desk one month prior to the meeting. Registration for all clubs occurs when the book is checked out from the library.”
“Stop Motion Animation”, 4 Wednesdays, November 1, 8, 15, and 22, 4:30PM, Carnegie Library of McKeesport. Preregistration required; register online: http://mckeesportlibrary.org “November's after-school classes will introduce a new program called the "Stop-Motion Animation Station". After an introduction to the basics of animation, kids can plan their own stories on paper, then bring them to life through our software, backgrounds, and props. Who knows? We may have some future animators out there.”
“Otaku Lebo”, Thursday, November 2, 3:15PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. For middle and high school students. “Share your love of all things manga and anime and explore Asian popular culture. This month: Make Onigiri and Ouran High School Host Club”
“Inkspotters Teen Writing Group”, Thursdays in November (except Nov. 23), 4:30PM, Shaler North Hills Library, Glenshaw. “Do you write stories, fanfiction, poetry, or blog posts? Need help picking the perfect character names? Join our weekly writing group and meet other writers! Talk, work on an existing project, or try a writing prompt. No registration required.”
"What's Cooking?", Thursday, November 2, 3PM, Carnegie Library Sheraden, Pittsburgh. "Learn to feed yourself and your friends! Chop, dice and mince your way to culinary mastery — then eat what you cook! Ages 8 – 18."
“Club Otaku -Teen Anime Club”, Thursdays in November (except November 23, Whitehall Library, Pittsburgh. “Club Otaku is a meeting place for anime and manga fans to watch, read, and discuss anime and manga. As well as share your favorite fanfiction and fanart with your fellow otaku!”
“America and World War 1”, Thursday, November 2, 7PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ptlibrary.org/event/united-states-entry-ww1/ “For two-and-a-half years, Americans looked on in horror as the European war killed unprecedented millions. Then, the United States joined the fight, and the first American to die in the war would be the 1st Division’s Private Thomas Enright of Pittsburgh, PA. By early 1918, American fighting tipped the balance, broke the stalemate, and the Great War—the War to End All Wars—finally shuddered to a close. What followed was a peace so disastrous that it virtually guaranteed a resumption of war. This 'Peace to End All Peace' was known as the Versailles Treaty, which Woodrow Wilson negotiated in 1919. The end result was an impoverished, humiliated, but not entirely broken Germany, a Soviet Russia, and a newly isolationist United States. The stage was set for another World War far more catastrophic than the first. Come hear how the 20th century was born from this end of World War I.”
"City Theatre and PigPen Theatre Co.", Thursday, November 2, 6PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/made-local-city-theatre-pigpen-theatre-co/ "The ensemble PigPen Theatre Co., much like their captivating performances, defy simple explanations. They’re a band, they’re a theatre company, they’re individually artists, directors, musicians, storytellers, puppeteers, and all around magic makers. Join City Theatre, Pittsburgh Arts and Lectures, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in welcoming this band of creatives home to Pittsburgh for the local debut of their award-winning play, 'The Old Man and The Old Moon' (Nov. 11-Dec. 3 at City Theatre). In an evening of storytelling and song, they’ll explore their creative process and give a sneak peek into the magical world of PigPen Theatre Co. Perfect for curious students and adults alike."
“Project Owlnet”, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays until December 2, sunset to midnight, Sewickley Heights Borough Park, 40 State Rte 80, Sewickley, PA. Free. “The public is always welcome to come and observe the planned migration season owl banding sessions at Sewickley Heights Borough Park. Nets will be set up shortly before dark (around the time of official sunset), and they are checked for owls at least once an hour until midnight, when the nets are all closed. Weather permitting (there will no banding on nights with steady high winds or heavy rain), banding will take place this fall on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday nights from October 6 to December 2.” https://www.aviary.org/project-owlnet
"Adulting 101: Meal Prep", Friday, November 3, 4PM, and Saturday, November 4, 12:30PM, Carnegie Library West End, Pittsburgh. "No need to call mom for help! Each month a different presenter will help you brush up on the important life skills they don’t teach in school. Don’t know how to cook? This month you can learn how to dice, chop and simmer delicious meals at CLP-West End!"
“Hot Jam”, Friday, November 3, 6PM-9PM, Pittsburgh Glass Center, 5472 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “Hot Jam is a free open house featuring heat defying acts of art including live glassblowing demonstrations and a contemporary glass art exhibition. Fun for the entire family. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be onsite to welcome visitors and narrate the glassblowing demonstration.” https://www.pittsburghglasscenter.org/calendar/2017/11/3/hot-jam
“All Quiet on the Western Front”, Friday, November 3 through Sunday, November 12, New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh. Tickets here: http://newhazletttheater.org “The US Premiere adaptation brings to life the poignant novel of World War I by Erich Maria Remarque. Paul Baumer, a student of 19, shares the lives, victories, and tragedies of the young soldiers who faced German soldiers in the trenches of the Western Front.”
“Starlight Stroll”, Friday, November 3, 7PM, Audubon Greenway, 160 Magee Rd., Sewickley. Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://alleghenylandtrust.org/event/starlight-stroll-6/ “Ever wonder what our greenspaces are like after dark? Join our trained education staff as we stroll under the light of the full moon each month. Topics vary depending on the evening’s leader and can include nocturnal and crepuscular creatures, astronomy, lore and much more! Hikes run rain or shine for an hour each full moon. Great for families and community groups or as an extra credit activity for science classes.”
“Indian Vegetarian Demo”, Friday, November 3, 6PM-9PM, Market District, 100 Settlers Ridge Center Dr., Robinson Township. $40. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.marketdistrict.com/Events/Detail?id=c7b5b081-0c20-48b7-8d7c-4e59c1932c55 “Demonstration with Jayashree Iyengar owner of Popping Mustard Seeds. Join Chef Jayashree for a demo on Indian Vegetarian Cuisine! She’ll show you some traditional techniques and introduce you to an aromatic evening of flavor and fun. She will cook some small plates while discussing prominent spices that permeate the cuisines.”
“Pittsburgh Pet Expo”, Friday, November 3, 5PM-9PM; Saturday, November 4, 10AM-8PM; and Sunday, November 5, 10AM-5PM, David L. Lawrence Convention Center, 1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh. “Don’t miss out on the 2017 Pittsburgh Pet Expo! This year’s show will feature a wide array of activities, including grooming competitions, various dogs competitions, a dog tricks show, reptiles expo and much more. In addition to the competitions and activities, you can browse the pet products and services displayed by more than 200 vendors! “ New in 2017- a stingray view and touch exhibit and a cat show. Looks pretty fun! http://pghpetexpo.com
“Open Artist Studios at Radiant Hall Susquehanna”, Saturday, November 4, 11AM-6PM, 7800 Susquehanna St., Pittsburgh. Free. “Radiant Hall holds Fall and Spring Open Studios each year. They are opportunities for the public, patrons, friends, and family to tour our locations, meet the artists, and establish connections that can be beneficial to all. Artists will be present to show you their work spaces filled with tools, paints, pens, fabrics, items destined for sculptures, works for sale, and their creative spirit.” http://www.radianthall.com/news-blog
“Reclaim! 2017”, Saturday, November 4, 11AM-6PM, Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse, 214 N. Lexington St., Pittsburgh. $5-$10 requested donation per person. “Reclaim is a biannual event hosted by Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse since 2015. With the help of our sponsors, we have been able to host over 600 participants and reach our goal of diverting just over 14,000 pounds of usable materials through this event. Expired design samples often get thrown into the landfill when they go out of style – but they have plenty of creative life left in them! Through our Reclaim event we collect and process thousands of pounds of samples from local designers and architects, and add in an assortment of other surplus materials like trophy parts, paper, office supplies, odds and ends, and media. Then, we open the warehouse door and invite the public to take as much as they want for a $5-10 minimum donation per person. This bi-annual event is great for artists, crafters, educators, and DIY aficionados, but everyone is welcome to participate. Our unique and quirky retail shop will also be open during the event, and we hope that creative people who haven’t yet visited will take the opportunity to explore it.” http://pccr.org/shop/reclaim-2016/
“Teens Paint Minis”, Saturday, November 4, 1PM, Butler Library. Preregistration required; email pbess@bcfls.org. “Do you love tabletop rpgs or wargames? D and D? Pathfinder? It’s time to up your game and learn to pain your own miniatures. Join us as we all work to learn a new hobby to enhance our gaming. Each teen will receive their very own miniature at this paint and take program.”
Gandini Juggling Presents, “4 x 4: Ephemral Architectures”, Saturday, November 4, 8PM, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Tickets here: https://www.trustarts.org/production/54622/4-x-4-ephemeral-architectures “Formed by world-renowned jugglers Sean Gandini and Kati Ylä-Hokkala, Gandini Juggling is at the vanguard of contemporary circus, reinventing and reinvigorating juggling for the 21st Century.”
“Post Smart, Think Future”, Saturday, November 4, 1PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. Grades 6 and up. “Join us for a special Escape Room demonstrating how to escape the dangers of social media. Offered in partnership with the PA Department of Labor and Industry.”
“Full Moon Hike”, Saturday, November 4, 8PM, Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park, PA. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/sp-full-moon-hike/1798 “Who needs a flashlight when the moon is full and bright? Wear hiking boots or sturdy shoes, bring water and prepare to spend about two hours on the trail enjoying the outdoors by moon light. Flashlights are recommended in case of emergencies; however, it will be requested that you do not use them during the hike.”
“Mandarin Chinese Lessons”, 3 Saturdays, November 4, 11 and 18, 11AM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. Grades 2-8. Preregistration required; register at the circulation desk. “This free class offered by Barbara Chen, M. Ed. will combine Mandarin Chinese lessons and an extensive range of culture activities to make sure your children get the most out of their experience. It is designed with the idea that children learn best from the content which is relevant to their everyday lives. The basic pronunciation, meaningful characters, phrases, sentence structures, writing and cultures will be introduced in the program. Beginners are welcome.” https://www.ptlibrary.org/event/chinese-language/all/
"Historic Pittsburgh Fair", Saturday, November 4, 10AM- 2PM, Carnegie Main Library Oakland, Pittsburgh. "Celebrate our stories and preserve your memories! The event celebrates Historic Pittsburgh’s new website (http://www.historicpittsburgh.org) with a day full of activities for all ages. Play Pittsburgh trivia with Rick Sebak. Learn how to preserve your own family and historical materials. Stop by Home Movie Day. Explore historical treasures from the collections of Historic Pittsburgh’s partners which include local universities, museums, historical societies, libraries and non-profits. Grand opening of the Library’s REcollection Studio, a DIY digitization lab that is free and open to the public by appointment. Local professional archivists will be at the fair to provide one-on-one preservation and archiving advice, click this link to sign up for a session. Anyone with a love for Pittsburgh will find something to enjoy!" https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/historic-pittsburgh-fair/
"Pittsburgh Home Movie Day 2017", Saturday, November 4, 10AM-4:30PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "Have any old movies hiding in a closet or the attic? When was the last time you took a look at them? Disinter some of those old 8mm, Super 8mm and/or 16mm reels and drop by Pittsburgh Home Movie Day 2017 on Saturday, November 4. Film archivists will be available to give you free advice on the condition of your films, and, if possible, we’ll screen them for a local audience interested in YOUR celluloid memories! If you are bringing home movies to share, you’re encouraged to drop off your films between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm to have them properly inspected and assessed by archivists. Or just drop by after 12:00 pm and have a look at some of the personal treasures other folks in the region have brought to share with you. We’ll be screening continuously until 4:30 pm." https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/pittsburgh-home-movie-day-2017/
“The Great Pittsburgh Spelling Bee of 2017”, Saturday, November 4, 7PM, The Glitter Box, 460 Melwood Ave., Pittsburgh. Donations requested. $5 to enter. See entry form here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheGreatPittsburghSpellingBee/GreatPittsburghSpellingBeeOf2017Registration “The Great Pittsburgh Spelling Bee is a literary event created and run by Mark Sepe, Erin Oldynski, and Peter Kosloski to celebrate the archaic pastime of spelling words without the help of autocorrect. From our first start in 2013, we have been committed to giving the entirety of our proceeds to local charities or social service organizations such as the Literary Arts Boom and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center. As always, the winner receives $50 while second and third place get special prizes (they're great, we promise!). Entry is sliding scale $5-10 for participants and free for audience members (we won't argue with more donations however -- remember it all goes to a good cause!). Although this event is primarily for adults, all are welcome to participate! There will be both adult and non-adult drinks, snacks, and more. Doors at 6, spelling at 7.” http://pghspellingbee.tumblr.com
“The Great Pittsburgh Spelling Bee of 2017”, Saturday, November 4, 7PM, The Glitter Box, 460 Melwood Ave., Pittsburgh. Donations requested. $5 to enter. See entry form here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/TheGreatPittsburghSpellingBee/GreatPittsburghSpellingBeeOf2017Registration “The Great Pittsburgh Spelling Bee is a literary event created and run by Mark Sepe, Erin Oldynski, and Peter Kosloski to celebrate the archaic pastime of spelling words without the help of autocorrect. From our first start in 2013, we have been committed to giving the entirety of our proceeds to local charities or social service organizations such as the Literary Arts Boom and the Gay and Lesbian Community Center. As always, the winner receives $50 while second and third place get special prizes (they're great, we promise!). Entry is sliding scale $5-10 for participants and free for audience members (we won't argue with more donations however -- remember it all goes to a good cause!). Although this event is primarily for adults, all are welcome to participate! There will be both adult and non-adult drinks, snacks, and more. Doors at 6, spelling at 7.” http://pghspellingbee.tumblr.com
“Fall Foliage Hike”, Saturday, November 4, 2PM, White Oak Park, Administration Building, White Oak, PA. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/wo-fall-foliage-hike/1822 “Take a hike in the woods with a Park Ranger and experience the changing of the seasons. Learn why trees change color, what the different colors mean, and how other plant species like evergreens prepare for winter. Wear sturdy shoes (hiking boots are recommended), bring water and prepare to spend about two hours on the trail. Colors may vary rapidly, so come see the changes every week!”
“Star Party Hike”, Saturday, November 4, 7PM, Deer Lakes Park, 1090 Baileys Run Rd, Tarentum. $12 adults, $6 children. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ventureoutdoors.org/activities-calendar/?wppb=program&month=11&calyear=2017&=&tmpl=register&id=2774 “Join us for an evening hike at Deer Lakes Park followed by stargazing with the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) in a large open meadow with excellent views to all horizons. During the Star Party, members of AAAP will share their expertise and information on their telescope equipment. The hike will cover 3-4 miles with some hills.”
“Sound Series: SQÜRL featuring Jim Jarmusch and Carter Logan: Four Films by Man Ray”, Saturday, November 4, 8PM, Carnegie Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. $20 adults ($15 members), $15 students. https://www.warhol.org/event/sound-series-squrl-featuring-jim-jarmusch-carter-logan-four-films-by-man-ray/ “We welcome SQÜRL, featuring the iconic independent filmmaker and musician Jim Jarmusch and producer/composer Carter Logan. The band, self-described as a “marginal rock band from New York City who like big drums and distorted guitars, cassette recorders, loops, feedback, sad country songs, molten stoner core, chopped and screwed hip-hop,” began in 2009 and has released records on ATP and Third Man Records. In 2014, the group received the Cannes Soundtrack award for its score for the film Only Lovers Left Alive, a collaboration with Dutch lutenist Jozef Van Wissem. In this program, the band performs live scores to four films by Dada and surrealist artist Man Ray. The program features L'Étoile de mer (1928), Emak Bakia (1926), Le Retour à la Raison (1923), and Les Mystères du Château de Dé (1929).”
“Star Parties”, Saturday, November 4, dusk, Wagman Observatory, 225 Kurn Rd., Tarentum; and Saturday, November 11, dusk, Mingo Creek Observatory, 1 Shelter 10 Road, Finleyville. Free. “Come view the moon, planets and deep space objects in 2017. Scheduled public star parties are provided by the Amateur Astronomers of Pittsburgh. Observing will take place as long as there is a partly clear sky. Before starting out be sure and check the sky conditions. If the sky is overcast, or the forecast indicates rain, consider waiting for the next scheduled party (most are Friday/Saturday dual night events). If there are just a few scattered clouds with clear sky between, come on up. You can call the Wagman Observatory at 724-224-2510 or the Mingo Creek Park Observatory at 724-348-6150 to confirm sky conditions.” https://3ap.org/resources/star-parties/
“Nature at Night”, Saturday, November 4, 7PM, Jennings Environmental Education Center, 2951 Prospect Rd., Slippery Rock, PA. Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/nature_at_night#.WfUFX0zMyi4 “Explore the natural world at Jennings at night! Participants will experience firsthand how darkness affects their own senses, as they learn about the sensory skills and survival adaptations of nocturnal animals. Led by Jennings staff, the group will seek out and possibly observe the activities of these fascinating creatures. The walk will cover about a mile of varied terrain and pass through several different habitats, including the prairie, the forest, and an area influenced by beaver activity. The trail is rated 'easy,' for those who are able to travel the distance over sloping or uneven areas. Due to its nature, the program is not recommended for young children or for those who might be uncomfortable in darkness. It will be held outdoors under clear, rainy or snowy skies, and will begin at the Prairie Area and Trails parking lot."
"Teen Anime Club", Saturday, November 4, 3PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "Join fellow anime enthusiasts around Pittsburgh, where otaku and noobs alike come to hang out, explore Japanese culture, enjoy Anime, showcase cosplay, munch on Pocky and borrow from the largest manga collection in Allegheny County. Cosplay and digital drawing tools will be on hand to dig deeper into your fandoms!"
“Plaster Weekends”, Saturdays and Sundays, November 4 through December 31, 12:30PM-4:30PM, Carnegie Museum of Art, Heinz Architectural Center, 440 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free with admission. “Join gallery ambassadors in the Copy + Paste Copy Shop to create your own take-home plaster mold. This project is inspired monumental plaster cast collection in the Hall of Architecture. Get familiar with how these replica buildings were created Just drop-in. Bring your family and your imagination. We provide the materials.” https://cmoa.org/event/plaster-weekends/
“2017 Korean Music Festival”, Saturday, November 4, 7PM, University of Pittsburgh, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh. $10 adults, free for students and children. “The Korean Association of Greater Pittsburgh and the Korean Heritage Room Present the 2017 Korean Music Festival directed by Younga Reitz and Yong Chae Lee.” https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/event/concert-korean-music
“MUFON Pittsburgh Area UFO Conference”, Saturday, November 4, 9AM-8PM, Bishop Connare State Police Training Center, 900 Seminary Dr., Greensburg. http://mufonpa.com/wp1/?page_id=929
"Holiday Cookie Workshop", Saturdays in November, 11AM, Carnegie Library Sheraden. "Join us at CLP – Sheraden every Saturday in November for a holiday cookie workshop. Learn a new cookie recipe every week with Miss Natalie and Miss Carrie, take home recipe ideas, and enjoy cookies and coffee at the end of each workshop."
“An Evening at Mansfield”, Sunday, November 5, 4:30-7:30PM, Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park, PA. $2 per person. “In November of 1794, Federal troops were in the area, eager to arrest anyone who was suspected of participating in the past summer’s violence of the hated whiskey tax. Join the Miller family and their neighbors as they gather at Mansfield, the home of James Miller. This is the only day when you can see the Homestead illuminated by candlelight and cressets. Warm cider and cookies will be available in the barn.” http://olivermillerhomestead.org/special-events/
“Slovak Heritage Festival”, Sunday, November 5, 1PM-5PM, Cathedral of Learning Commons Room, First Floor, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Free admission. “The Festival will feature song and dance performances by professional artists from Slovakia, local performing groups, as well as educational lectures and displays, ethnic foods (halušky, pirohy, klobása and holupki) and pastries and vendors with merchandise from Slovakia. This year the local performers include the Pittsburgh Slovakians, Slavjane Folk Ensemble and the Pittsburgh Area Slovaks. The Slovak Heritage Festival will also feature the Singing Reviľák Family and Jozef Ivaška, well known musical stars in Slovakia. The Slovak Heritage Festival is free and open to the public.” https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/event/special-event-slovak
“Handbell Tapestry”, Sunday, November 5, 3PM, Heinz Memorial Chapel, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “A beautiful tapestry tells a story with color, texture, and complexity. It inspires the viewer to experience many different emotions. Sue Garton, handbell soloist, evokes these same feelings through music. Changing tones and techniques are interwoven to form an aesthetic whole. Expressive visual and aural artistry create an exciting musical design. The combination of sound and movement leads to an enchanting musical experience...truly a handbell tapestry.” http://www.heinzchapel.pitt.edu/events/handbell-tapestry
Talk, “Late Autumn Foraging for Edible Wild Plants and Mushrooms”, Sunday, November 5, 2PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. Free. “Nature continues to provide a cornucopia of wild edible foods even as the year draws to a close. Wild greens, roots, nuts, seeds, fruits, and edible mushrooms comprise the bounty that can be harvested into the colder months. Join Adam Haritan from LearnYourLand.com for a presentation at the Mt. Lebanon Public Library that will cover various topics related to late autumn foraging, including wild edible and medicinal plants; wild edible and medicinal mushrooms; nutritional benefits of wild foods; harvesting methods; drying and storing methods; medicine making; the sustainability and ethics of foraging; and much more. This presentation is sponsored by the Mt. Lebanon Nature Conservancy and will be part of their annual meeting. The event is open and free to the public. We hope to see you there!”
“Gimme Danger: Story of the Stooges screening with Jim Jarmusch”, Sunday, November 5, 2PM, Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. $15 adults, $10 members and students. Preregistration required; register online: https://cmoa.org/event/gimme-danger-story-of-the-stooges-screening-with-jim-jarmusch/ “Join CMOA and legendary director Jim Jarmusch for a screening of his new film Gimme Danger. A Q/A with Jarmusch follows.” http://www.gimmedangerfilm.com
“Guy Fawkes Night”, Sunday, November 5, 6PM, Hartwood Acres Park, 200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh. $15 for adults, free for ages 17 and under. Preregistration here: https://bacpgh.z2systems.com/np/clients/bacpgh/event.jsp;jsessionid=25772ADACC7251D357F3B182BEFA1FAD-n1?event=134 “Remember, remember the 5th of November, the gunpowder, treason and plot!" “Join us at Hartwood Acres Mansion Stables for a fun family event featuring a large bonfire topped off with Guy Fawkes, fair games, food, and more! 6PM-6.30PM Children are invited to Hartwood Stables to make a 'Guy" for the bonfire from old clothes, sack cloth, string and straw. 6.30PM Guy Fawkes Parade. Guy Fawkes will be paraded from the stables to the bonfire. All are invited to switch on your phone flashlight (torch) and follow on behind! Guy Fawkes will then be placed upon the top of the bonfire. 6.45PM The Bonfire will be lit! What is Guy Fawkes or Bonfire night? In the UK, for 400 years, bonfires have burned on November 5th to mark the failed Gunpowder Plot, in which In 1605, thirteen young men planned to blow up the Houses of Parliament. Among them was Guy Fawkes, Britain's most notorious traitor. Now Pittsburgh will join in the fun as we celebrate Guy Fawkes night at Hartwood Acres Mansion.”
“Owl Prowl”, Sunday, November 5, 5PM, Oliver Miller Homestead Parking Lot, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park; Saturday, November 18. 5PM, Boyce Park, Carpenter Log House Parking Lot, 675 Old Frankstown Rd, Pittsburgh; and Sunday, November 19, 5PM, Hartwood Acres Park, Mansion Parking Lot, 200 Hartwood Acres, Pittsburgh. $5. Free for ages 3 and under. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.alleghenycounty.us/parks/program-and-event-guide.aspx “Whooo? Whooo? Whooooo is out there? Come explore the wonderful world of owls! After a brief discussion, we'll go searching for owls. Be sure to bring a flashlight in case of emergencies, and be ready for a hike in the woods. Children under age 4 are free!”
“Pittsburgh Reptile Show and Sale”, Sunday, November 5, 9AM-3PM, Harmar House, 1321 Freeport Rd., Cheswick. $5 per person, free for kids 3 and under. “Thousands of animals and supplies all under one roof! Bring the family and don’t forget the camera! Buy direct and save, wholesale pricing!” http://pghreptileshow.com
“Slovak Immigrants to America”, Monday, November 6, 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. “Joe Bielecki will present a program about the history of Slovak immigration to the United States.”
“Scratch Program”, Monday, November 6, and Monday, November 20, 5:30PM, Carnegie Library Beaver Falls. Ages 8-12. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/code/events.cfm?curOrg=BEAVERLIBS#5259109 “Scratch helps young people learn to think creatively, reason systematically, and work collaboratively. Scratch is a project of the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at the MIT Media Lab, and is provided free of charge. With Scratch, you can program your own stories, games, and animations- and share with others in the online community.”
“The Life and Times of the Cassini Space Probe”, Monday, November 6, doors open at 6PM, presentation starts at 7PM, Carnegie Science Center, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/adult-programs-cafe-sci/?utm_source=suggestions&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=Programs%20Overview Presented by Dr. Scott Edgington, NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. “Cassini, orbiting Saturn for over thirteen years, revolutionized our knowledge of the Saturn system and informed us of new places to search for habitable environments. Cassini sent back its final bits of scientifically unique data on September 15, 2017 as it plunged into Saturn’s atmosphere and vaporized, thus satisfying planetary protection requirements. Join NASA scientist Dr. Scott Edgington as he discusses Cassini’s legacy of exploration and discovery. Edgington, who works for NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, will talk about how Cassini’s 22 orbits collected unique scientific data as the spacecraft roamed into unexplored regions between Saturn and its rings. These close orbits provided the highest resolution observations of both the rings and Saturn, and directly sampled ring particle composition, Saturn’s exosphere, and innermost radiation belts. Thanks to Cassini, Saturn’s gravitational field was measured to unprecedented accuracy, providing information on the interior structure of the planet, winds in the outer layers of Saturn’s atmosphere, and the mass distribution in the rings. The magnetic field was probed to give insight into the nature of the magnetic dynamo and offered new clues as to why the magnetic field exhibits little, if any, axial tilt. In its final five-and-a-half orbits, Cassini's ion and neutral mass spectrometer sniffed the exosphere and upper atmosphere for molecules that escaped the atmosphere itself, and water-based molecules originating from the rings. This presentation will emphasize Cassini’s final phase and mission end in addition to highlighting recent results from the Ring Grazing orbits.”
“Suffrage and Sappho: 75 Years of Wonder Woman”, Monday, November 6, 7PM, Monroeville Library; and Thursday, November 16, 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. Presented by Wayne Wise. “Wonder Woman first appeared in Sensation Comics in 1942. Since that time she has been recognized as the foremost female superhero, influencing generations of creators and characters. Join us for a presentation of her history, the background story of her creation, and the ongoing story of her influence, both in comics and the world.”
"Papermaking with Albert", Tuesday, November 7, 6PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "Join us for HOW, a series of hands-on workshops for adults and teens. Learn from skilled craftspeople. Dig in and try things out in a creative, supportive environment. Join us for one or all of these free programs. Materials provided. Join an artist from the Society for Contemporary Craft in forming handmade paper from leftover scraps and plant fibers. No registration is necessary for these sessions. Seating for all workshops is available to 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis. You’ll want to come early to be sure you MAKE it on time!"
“Screening and Discussion: Real Boy”, Tuesday, November 7, 7PM, Frick Fine Arts Auditorium, Schenley Dr., Pittsburgh. “"Real Boy", a 2016 documentary directed by Shaleece Haas, is an intimate story of a family in transition. As 19-year-old Bennett Wallace navigates early sobriety, late adolescence and the evolution of his gender identity, his mother makes her own transformation from resistance to acceptance of her trans son. Along the way, both mother and son find support in their communities, reminding us that families are not only given, but chosen. ‘Real Boy’ has screened at more than 70 festivals worldwide, received 20 awards and was broadcast on PBS’ Independent Lens in June 2017. Director Shaleece Haas will attend and answer student questions about the documentary.” https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/event/screening-and-discussion Trailer here: https://vimeo.com/134142788
“Anime Club”, Tuesday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 21, 3:30PM, Sewickley Library. “Love Anime? Join your fellow fans for your favorite anime movies and series. Plus snacks, crafts, games, and more! Newbies welcome! Open to all students in grades 6-12. No registration required.”
“Improv for Kids”, Tuesday, November 7, and Monday, November 20, 5:30PM, Northern Tier Library, Gibsonia. Ages 6-12. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/n/ntrl/ek.cfm “Theater games are for anyone looking to improve confidence, gain focus, and add positivity into their daily life. This workshop will allow children to unlock their creativity in a fun and supportive place. The session will begin with warm-up exercises and quickly move into team building and character development using a series of fun theater games. While having fun and making new friends, children will improve their listening skills, collaborate with peers, and spark their imaginations. No prior acting experience necessary, just bring a smile!”
“Clinic: Wildlife Tracking 101”, Tuesday, November 7, 7:30PM, LL Bean, 1000 Ross Park Mall Dr., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.llbean.com/llb/ods/33?nav=ftlink&STORE_CITY_STATE=[22]&EVENT_TYPE=[0]&EVENT_LEVEL=[0]&PRICE_RANGE=[0] “Ever wonder about the story behind that footprint you’ve seen while hiking? From identifying tracks and track patterns, to looking for chews and rubs, our experts will share tips and techniques to help uncover who’s responsible.”
“Toastmasters”, Tuesdays in November, 6:30PM, CC Mellor Library, Edgewood; and Thursday, November 9, 6:30PM, Carnegie Library Allegheny. “People who communicate effectively get ahead in life. Wouldn’t you like to develop this priceless skill? Now you can. Toastmasters will show you how to listen effectively, think on your feet and speak confidently. You will learn valuable leadership skills in a supportive non-intimidating environment. Are you ready to achieve your full potential? Come visit our Toastmasters club and see what we can do for you!”
“Girls Night Out-Mother Daughter Book Club”, Tuesday, November 7, 5:30PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. “Have fun discussing a new thought-provoking book each month with other moms and daughters who love to read! For girls, ages 10 - 13, and their moms. All book discussion books are available one month prior to the meeting in the Children's Library. Participants register for the book club when they check out the library book.”
"Meet, Play, Learn: Dungeons and Dragons", Wednesday, November 8, 5PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "Come play Dungeons and Dragons at the library! Bring a character and some dice or just your imagination. All experience levels are welcome. Please register beforehand by emailing Wren at mcgalliardw@carnegielibrary.org. Indicate your experience as a player, so that we can assign you to an appropriate table. If you are interested in learning how to be a Dungeon Master, let us know and we can help you run a game at this event!"
“Kids 3D Design”, Wednesday, November 8, Monroeville Library. Ages 8-12. Preregistration required; call 412-372-0500. “Learn how to use Tinkercad, design in 3D and then we will print your finished product! Every second Wednesday of each month.”
"Cookbook Club: My Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl", Wednesday, November 8, 6:30PM, Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/cookbook-club-kitchen-year-ruth-reichl/ "Join us for lively discussion of Ruth Reichl’s cookbook 'My Kitchen Year: 136 Recipes That Saved My Life'. When Gourmet magazine was shuttered in 2009, editor in chief, Ruth Reichl, turned to the kitchen. Reichl struggled with the immense and sudden change and found solace in cooking through the changing seasons. 'My Kitchen Year' is a collection of 136 recipes that represent a life’s passion for food. From the author of 'Tender at the Bone', 'Garlic and Sapphires' and 'Comfort Me With Apples' comes a work, part cookbook, part memoir that may be her most stirring work to date. Come ready to discuss the cookbook, the recipes you tried and sample a dish from My Kitchen Year prepared by library staff. Request a copy of My Kitchen Year or stop in at your local library and pick one up."
"Author Visit: Anika Thomas", Wednesday, November 8, 6:30PM, Carnegie Library West End. "Local author Anika Thomas will visit CLP-West End on November 8 to discuss her book 'Life in the Ghetto'. Published as part of the National Written and Illustrated by Awards Contest for Students in 1991, Life in the Ghetto was written and illustrated by Ms. Thomas when she was in high school. She’ll discuss the artistic process as well as the contest she entered and won. Anika grew up in the Hill District neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where she drew upon her experiences and her High School's classroom motto, 'I Can!' "
Mary Gabriel and Jonathan Sperber, “Love, Capital, and Writing Marx’s History”, Wednesday, November 8, 7PM, Carnegie Mellon University, Adamson Wing, Baker Hall 136-A, Pittsburgh. Campus map here: https://www.cmu.edu/assets/pdfs/cmu_map_8.5x11.pdf Free. “In 2011 Mary Gabriel’s best selling biography of Marx, ‘Love and Capital: Karl and Jenny Marx and the Birth of a Revolution’, was nominated for a National Book Award as well as a Pulitzer Prize. With Love and Capital Gabriel gives us a more complete picture of Marx, his family, and the revolutionary movements which Marx and Jenny helped to shape. Jonathan Sperber’s best selling 2013 biography, ‘Karl Marx: A Nineteenth Century Life’, was described by The Guardian as a ‘brilliant embedding of Marx in his times.’ Sperber used such texts as Marx’s high school essays as well as dozens of writings produced by Marx’s comrades and mentors to show to what extent Marx was a product of his moment. Ironically, perhaps, Sperber argues that Marx is not relevant to our own time. On the other hand, if Marx were not still relevant would Sperber have appeared on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart to discuss his book? Join us for this engaging event in which we will learn what it was like to research and write these biographies, and how two prize-winning historians can see the same person in such radically different ways.” https://www.cmu.edu/dietrich/humanities-center/center-events/marx-200-fall-events.html
"Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) – Family and the Holidays", Thursday, November 9, 5PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "The Teen Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) is a place where you can be yourself! We’re a group of LGBTQIA teens and allies who are having fun, being supportive, learning about local resources, and striving to make our community stronger."
“Learning Scratch”, Thursday, November 9, 5PM, Monroeville Library. Ages 8-12. Preregistration required; call 412-372-0500 ext. 123. “Learn Scratch and learn how to code! We will go through changing sprites, adding backgrounds, photos and music! Free!”
"Kristallnacht 2017 Commemoration", Thursday, November 9, 6PM, Heinz History Center, Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/kristallnacht-commemoration-from-berlin-to-pittsburgh "The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the Rauh Jewish History Program and Archives present a program in commemoration of Kristallnacht, the November Pogrom that swept across Germany on November 9 and 10, 1938, destroying synagogues and Jewish-owned property. Witness the story of a German-Jewish immigrant to Pittsburgh, Eric Moses, and his family members who remained in Berlin. An extensive collection of photographs, documents, and letters carefully filed by Eric Moses and kept for two generations form the basis of the program. The collection was acquired by the Holocaust Center and the Rauh Archives in 2016 from Doris Moses Kennedy, who will be in attendance."
"Kristallnacht 2017 Commemoration", Thursday, November 9, 6PM, Heinz History Center, Free. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/kristallnacht-commemoration-from-berlin-to-pittsburgh "The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh and the Rauh Jewish History Program and Archives present a program in commemoration of Kristallnacht, the November Pogrom that swept across Germany on November 9 and 10, 1938, destroying synagogues and Jewish-owned property. Witness the story of a German-Jewish immigrant to Pittsburgh, Eric Moses, and his family members who remained in Berlin. An extensive collection of photographs, documents, and letters carefully filed by Eric Moses and kept for two generations form the basis of the program. The collection was acquired by the Holocaust Center and the Rauh Archives in 2016 from Doris Moses Kennedy, who will be in attendance."
“The Craft of Chocolate from Bean to Bar: Tasting chocolate through its history and production”, Thursday, November 9, and Thursday, December 7, 5PM, Chatham University, Eden Hall Campus, Lodge Dining Area, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh. $35. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.chatham.edu/food-workshops/ “This session will provide an overview of the history, agriculture, and processing of cacao, with a hands-on component of cracking cacao beans, using a stone grinder to produce chocolate from cocoa nibs, as well as a tasting session of a variety of chocolate bars.”
“Behind-the-Scenes Experience at Old Economy Village”, Thursday, November 9, 6PM, Old Economy Village, 270 16th St., Ambridge, PA. $20. Preregistration required; contact Jason Weber at (724) 266-4500, ext. 101 or c-jaweber@pa.gov. “See behind the scenes at Old Economy Village. The focus for this event will be lighting. Travel through the village by lantern light and see various types of lighting that the Harmonists used. View artifacts in storage rarely seen by the human eye. The program will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. Light refreshments and non-alcoholic beverages will be served. Participants are permitted and encouraged to bring along their favorite beverage (alcoholic or otherwise) to enjoy afterwards!” http://oldeconomyvillage.org
Kyle Abraham Presents, “Abraham.In.Motion”, Friday, November 10 and Saturday, November 11, August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh. Tickets here: https://www.trustarts.org/production/53459/kyle-abraham-slash-abraham-dot-in-dot-motion “Pittsburgh native and MacArthur “genius” Kyle Abraham returns home to present a trio of work that draws inspiration from jazz and hip-hop to focus on racial injustice. Born into hip-hop culture in the late ‘70s and raised with an artistic upbringing including classical cello, piano, and the visual arts, his work approaches movement as a way to deeply delve into personal identity. The Quiet Dance, set to Leonard Bernstein’s ‘Some Other Time,’ is focused on isolation and a withering voice. Absent Matter looks at race through the lens of those who feel unacknowledged or without value. The original jazz composition is combined with samples from Common, Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar. Projecting charged images from apartheid-era South Africa to the death of Eric Garner, The Gettin’ is taut with electric tension. The piece highlights jazz artist Robert Glasper’s rendition of Max Roach’s work.”
Lecture: "Dark Galaxies and Integrated Knowledge: The View from 116 Megaparsecs Away", Friday, November 10, 3:30PM, 817 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. Presenter: Michael Weisberg, Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philosophy. “Astronomers believe that dark matter rings all luminous galaxies in gigantic halos. While this is widely accepted, these halos only account for a fraction of the total mass of dark matter believed to exist in the universe. Where is the rest? Is it possible to find it? And how can such a feat be possible? The search for dark matter provides an important case study of the use of models in science and of how knowledge can be integrated across multiple types of evidence. In this talk, Weisberg will describe a collaborative search for missing dark matter undertaken by philosophers and astrophysicists. He and his collaborators will defend the view that a large fraction of dark matter resides in dark galaxies, dark matter halos that either never possessed or have totally lost their baryonic matter at some time in the past. Finding these dark galaxies, which are invisible to any known detector, requires integrating knowledge across many scientific disciplines and modalities. Only through the use of multiple highly idealized models can we even begin to understand observations made through our telescopes. His talk will explore the nature of this integration and what it can tell us about the epistemology of science more generally.” https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/event/lecture-dark-galaxies-0
“Arsenic and Old Lace”, Friday, November 10 through Sunday, November 19, McKeesport Little Theater, 1614 Coursin St., McKeesport. $15 adults, $10 students. “Arsenic and Old Lace is a farcical dark comedy revolving around the Brewster family, descended from the Mayflower, but now composed of insane homicidal maniacs. The hero, Mortimer Brewster, is a drama critic who must deal with his crazy, homicidal family and local police in Brooklyn, NY, as he debates whether to go through with his recent promise to marry the woman he loves. His family includes two spinster aunts who have taken to murdering lonely old men by poisoning them with a glass of home-made elderberry wine laced with arsenic, strychnine, and "just a pinch" of cyanide; a brother who believes he is Theodore Roosevelt and digs locks for the Panama Canal in the cellar of the Brewster home; and a murderous brother who has received plastic surgery performed by an alcoholic accomplice, Dr. Einstein to conceal his identity, and now looks like horror-film actor Boris Karloff.” http://mckeesportlittletheater.com/?Show&ID=64
“Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab: 3D Printing 101”, Friday, November 10, 5PM, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to design and print on Fab Lab's 3D printers and explore the technology of 3D printing using a 3D printing pen. This introductory class is required in order to use the 3D printer during Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”
"Alternative Homecoming for Teens – Fantastic Beats and Where to Find Them", Saturday, November 11, 7:30PM-10:30PM, Carnegie Library East Liberty, Pittsburgh. Ages 14-18. Tickets $5. https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/alternativehomecoming/ "Step into another world full of adventure, excitement, and of course, fantastic beats! Dance alongside magical creatures and full-scale art installations as we take over the Library after dark. This event is open to all current high school students or teens age 14-18. Attendees may dress in casual clothes, formal wear, or full-blown cosplay. Light food and beverages will be provided. Alternative Homecoming is one of the biggest, most creative annual events for teens in the city of Pittsburgh, blending technology, literature, art, natural history, and civic engagement with the joy of a fun dance party!"
“Steel City Salutes the Troops”, Saturday, November 11, 10AM-2PM, Point State Park, 601 Commonwealth Pl., Bdg. A, Pittsburgh. Free. Come to Point State Park on Saturday, November 11 to celebrate local military history during Steel City Salutes the Troops! Numerous displays and other interactive stations will be shown during the event, giving attendees an up-close look at military equipment, personnel and history. The City of Pittsburgh's Veterans' Day Parade will start at 10:30am and will end right at the front of the park. http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/steel_city_salutes_the_troops_9428#.WfUGhkzMyi4
“Young Birder Get-Together”, Saturday, November 11, 10AM, Frick Environmental Center, 2005 Beechwood Blvd., Pittsburgh. Free. Ages 10-18 and parents. Preregistration required; register online: https://embed.showclix.com/event/birder-beginner-2017 “Are you between the ages of 10 and 18? Do you have an interest in learning more about the birds that call parks home? Join us for this beginner birding event! Join us and: Meet a screech owl and learn about this amazing nocturnal animal; participate in a beginning bird hike and learn the secrets of birding from seasoned birders; eat pizza and meet others interested in birds. This is a program for youth 10 – 18 and their parents/guardians. Please no younger siblings. Event is rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather!”
"30th Annual Holiday Train Display", Saturday, November 11 through Sunday, January 14, Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum, 5507 Lakeside Drive, Gibsonia. $8 adults, $4 ages 11 and under. The museum's main attraction is "a 40' X 100' scale representation of the tracks between Pittsburgh, Pa. and Cumberland, Md. set in the summer of 1952." http://wpmrm.org
"30th Annual Holiday Train Display", Saturday, November 11 through Sunday, January 14, Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum, 5507 Lakeside Drive, Gibsonia. $8 adults, $4 ages 11 and under. The museum's main attraction is "a 40' X 100' scale representation of the tracks between Pittsburgh, Pa. and Cumberland, Md. set in the summer of 1952." http://wpmrm.org
“Chocolate in the Kitchen: Learning tempering and molding to create sweet treats”, Saturday, November 11, and Saturday, December 9, 9AM, Chatham University, Eden Hall Campus, Lodge Dining Area, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh. $50. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.chatham.edu/food-workshops/ “This session will be focused on tempering chocolate to make two kinds of chocolate: chocolate bars and truffles. Participants will have a hands-on experience with tempering couverture chocolate and have the option to add ingredients of their choice. Participants will also learn how to make ganache with their choice of dairy or coconut milk to fill chocolate truffles. At the end of this session, participants will take home their own handmade chocolates, along with recipe cards and workshop notes.”
"Pittsburgh and World War I", Saturday, November 11, 10AM, Carnegie Main Library Lecture Hall, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "This talk traces the remarkable story of Pittsburgh during the Great War. Historian and archivist Elizabeth Williams, author of the book 'Pittsburgh in World War I: Arsenal of the Allies', will share her research about our city at this tumultuous time. With 2017 being the 100th anniversary of America’s entry into World War I, the program will also discuss resources available for research into WWI ancestors. This program is free and open to the public."
“Mushroom Walk at Robin Hill Park”, Saturday, November 11, 10AM, Robin Hill Park, 949 Thorn Run Rd., Moon Township. Free. “Meet Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Identifier Sarah Banach in the parking lot at Robin Hill Park.” http://wpamushroomclub.org/events/robin-hill-park/
“Fall Indonesian Music Festival”, Saturday, November 11, 2PM-8PM, Chatham University, Welker Auditorium, James Laughlin Music Hall, Pittsburgh. Campus map here: https://www.chatham.edu/about/campusmap.cfm Free. “Fall Festival of Indonesian music performed by musicians from University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University. Afternoon panel discussion and instrument demonstration will be followed by catered reception and gamelan orchestral performance.” https://www.chatham.edu/newsevents/events/details.cfm?eventID=19177
“Flag Ceremony”, Saturday, November 11, 12PM, Heinz History Center. “Gather in the History Center’s Great Hall for a very moving and patriotic flag ceremony. Join local veterans and museum visitors to help to unfurl a giant 36-foot American Flag. During the ceremony, participate in the National Anthem and a moment of silence for those who served our country. Then help to ceremoniously fold the flag with the help of fellow visitors.” http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/flag-ceremony-nov-2017
“German Christmas Market”, Saturday, November 11, 11AM-6PM, and Sunday, November 12, 11AM-4PM, Harmony Museum, 218 Mercer St., Harmony. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for students, free for children younger than six, including all-day access to the market, museum, entertainment and wagon rides. “The Harmony Museum’s annual WeihnachtsMarkt, a Christmas market in the German tradition that has become a major regional attraction, will be held on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 11 - 12th in the heart of Harmony’s National Historic landmark District. The festival has also become the museum’s prime annual fundraiser while presenting seasonal gift-shopping in a family-fun atmosphere. The thousands of visitors who attend each year find handcrafted and German imports. Artisans and vendors are chosen to participate based on the quality of their offerings; no stereotypical shopping mall festival stuff here. Entertainment, food and refreshments also reflect Harmony’s German heritage. The eight-site Harmony Museum is operated by Historic Harmony, a nonprofit, volunteer historical society and preservation advocate established in 1943. Almost 50 artisans and specialty vendors provide the market part of WeihnachtsMarkt. Museum quilters and weavers demonstrate their work.” http://www.harmonymuseum.org/Christmas-Market.html
Concert, "The Mark Perna Duo", Sunday, November 12. 2PM, Carnegie Main Library, Quiet Reading Room, Oakland, Pittsburgh. "The Mark Perna Duo (Mark Perna – bass and Eric Susoeff – guitar) will present a program of American jazz, featuring songs from the Great American Songbook. Bassist, trombonist and producer Mark Perna has performed with some of the finest performers in Pittsburgh and beyond, including Richie Cole, Emily Remler, Walt Harper, Reggie Watkins, Rodger Ryan, Matt Parker, Joshua Breakstone, Ron Affif, Leslie Smith, and Don Aliquo. He has performed at the Newport Folk Festival and Kerrville Folk Festival, and played on and produced albums for Pittsburgh jazz legend Don Aliquo. Since 2013, he has played trombone and bass in the improvisational klezmer band Klezlectic. He began playing bass in Richie Cole’s Alto Madness Orchestra in 2014 which began a musical relationship that has included hundreds of gigs and recordings, and many hours of road travel. He has also released many albums of his own music. We are pleased to have this very busy musician make time to bring his craft to the library! Check out his work at markpernamusic.com."
“Trash Test Dummies”, Sunday, November 12 through Sunday, November 19, various venues. Tickets $10.50 in advance or $12 at the door. https://trustarts.org/production/53537/trash-test-dummies “The Trash Test Dummies are skilled circus performers that can trash talk with the best of them, showcasing a stunning array of jaw-dropping acrobatics, juggling and stunt work. These dexterous dummies take the audience on a journey into their playful imagination, inviting them to take a fresh look at the humble household trashcan. Winners of the best children's presentation at the Adelaide Fringe Festival in 2015, the Trash Test Dummies are as full of laughs as their bins are full of surprises.” https://www.trashtestdummies.com
“Polishfest”, Sunday, November 12, 12PM-5PM, Cathedral of Learning Commons Room, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Free admission. “The festival will celebrate everything Polish, highlighting folk dances and music, Polish food from Myrna's Catering, cultural exhibitions and Gift Mart.” https://www.pittwire.pitt.edu/event/special-event-polish
"Mona Chalabi", Sunday, November 12, 4PM, Carnegie Main Library Lecture Hall, Oakland, Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/mona-chalabi/ "Mona Chalabi is a leader in data visualization and a fan favorite among data nerds and newbies alike. After working for a humanitarian organization, she saw how important data was, but also how easily it could be used by people with their own specific agendas. Since then, her work for organizations like Transparency International and The Guardian has had one goal: to make sure as many people as possible can find and question the data they need to make informed decisions about their lives." http://monachalabi.com/
“Sam Hazo and The Pittsburgh That Stays Within You”, Sunday, November 12, 2PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.ptlibrary.org/event/sunday-afternoon-sam-hazo/ “Join us for an evening with internationally acclaimed poet, Samuel Hazo and an exploration of the memories of our city. Samuel Hazo has written five editions of his memoir of 'The Pittsburgh That Stays Within You.' From the first edition of ‘The Pittsburgh That Stays Within You’, published in 1986 to the most recent edition published this September, Samuel Hazo has added new material so that the book itself is representative of the evolution of our city through time. One section of the book is devoted to Samuel's memory of the day that J.F.K. was shot and how with following hours and days both he, individually and the city, collectively have irrevocably been changed. A short film was made about this passage and will be a shown as a part of this program. In the words of Samuel Hazo ‘A city dweller named Aristotle remarked that a story should have a beginning, middle and an end. My memoir of Pittsburgh lacks a beginning and an end, but it assuredly has a middle. Commencing, as Aristotle would have approved, in the midst of things, it manages to stay right there. Since its unity is the unity of a single point of view entwined with anecdotes gathered haphazardly by the simple principle of addition, . . . it is what it is--a memoir that attempts to suggest that Pittsburgh did not arrive at its present status like Venus on the half shell, but that its present grew out of its past. That past exists in our collective memory if it exists at all. One of Aristotle's successors noted in passing that the past is all we have. He was only half right. We have the present that the past made possible. This memoir is one man's view of that possibility’.” http://samuelhazoauthor.com
“Mini Maker Faire”, Sunday, November 12, 12PM, Barnes and Noble, 800 Settlers Ridge Center Dr., Pittsburgh. “Join us for our 3rd annual Mini Maker Faire. Experience the latest in virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, pen-invent technology, robotics, coding, programming, and more!” https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061896345-0
“Jr. Students Active for Environment Club (SAFE)”, Monday, November 13, and Monday, November 27, 3:15PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “Grades 4 through 8. Second and fourth Mondays of the month. Right after school. Interested in learning more about the beautiful planet we call home? Join our Junior SAFE Club. Assisted by members of the PTHS SAFE Club, every session will explore a different environmental theme or issue. We’ll have lots of fun hands-on activities while learning about our world.”
“Homeschool Nature Adventures: Invasive Species”, Monday, November 13, 10AM, Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd., Sewickley. Ages 8-14. $15. Preregistration required; register online: http://fhnc.org/homeschool_programs.aspx
Talk, “Fireworks: The Science Behind the Magic”, Monday, November 13, 5:30PM, Duquesne University, Power Center, Ballroom Section C, Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh. Campus map here: http://www.duq.edu/about/campus/map-and-directions Meeting of the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. (There is a dinner after the lecture which requires reservations and payment.) http://www.ssp-pgh.org/ssp-monthly-meeting/ Presented by Howard Fry, Pyrotechnic Artists, Inc. “Anatomy of a fireworks shell, patterns and effects, methods of ignition, consumer and display fireworks, rules and regulations.”
"Author John Edgar Wideman, In Conversation", Tuesday, November 14, 7PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/john-edgar-wideman-conversation/ "John Edgar Wideman grew up in Pittsburgh, and has drawn on that experience in a number of critically acclaimed books, including Brothers and Keepers, Fatheralong, Hoop Roots, and his Homewood trilogy. He is a MacArthur Fellow and a member of the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and he has won the PEN/Faulkner Award twice and has been a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and the National Book Award. His newest book is Writing to Save a Life: The Louis Till File, which he published in 2016. A book signing will follow the event."
“Fall Local Author Forum”, Tuesday, November 14, 7PM, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. “Please join us for a panel discussion with some of our region's authors to learn about their writing process and work. Authors will be selling and signing their books. Light Refreshments. Anthony J. Basinski, The Trials of Lieutenant Morales (#3 in series). Kathleen Bowers: Sacred Silence. Linda Diesing, What Do Dogs Do When You Go Off to School? (illustrator Rachel Rodkey also attending). Sarah Ismail, Wheels on the Stroller (illustrator Hali Noelke, not attending). A. M. Rycroft, The Joy Thief. Christine Soltis: Transference. Cori Wamsley: Confessions of the Editor Brigand.”
“Ordinary Chemistry, Extraordinary Demos”, Tuesday, November 14, 7:30PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave, Pittsburgh. Free and open to the public. “Spectacular demonstrations will delight and enrich students, teachers, and the general public. Come learn about combustion, exploding balloons, flame tornadoes, methane mambo, thermite, breathing helium and SF6, and other spectacular scientific phenomena. You will sit at the edge of your seat and will see science in action.” http://www.ssp-pgh.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/FARADAY-SCHOOL-FLIER-JV-30th-2017.pdf
"From Slavery to Freedom: 2017 Heinz History Center Film Series", Wednesday, November 15, 5:30PM, Carnegie Library Homewood Auditorium. "The African American Program at the Senator John Heinz History Center, in collaboration with the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh-Homewood has teamed up with the John Edgar Wideman Experience (JEWE) celebration to host 'In Black and White', a film in two parts that features the works and interviews with two of Pittsburgh’s literary giants, August Wilson and John Edgar Wideman. Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner August Wilson feels his plays on Black history originate in 'the blood’s memory.' John Edgar Wideman draws on his own family’s experiences to explore the painful contradictions of contemporary black life. John Edgar Wideman will lead a discussion with the audience." https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/slavery-freedom-2017-heinz-history-center-film-series/
"Sewing with Ms. Lynn", Wednesday, November 15, 6PM, Carnegie Library Homewood, Pittsburgh. "Mrs. Lynn Adams will be here with sewing instructions for projects for people of all ages. Come and learn the basics of Machine sewing and work on projects."
“Containment Film Screening with Filmmaker Peter Galison”, Wednesday, November 15, 7PM, Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://cmoa.org/event/containment-film-screening-with-filmmaker-peter-galison/ “Join CMOA and the University of Pittsburgh for a screening of the film Containment. A Q/A with filmmaker Peter Galison follows. Can we contain some of the deadliest, most long-lasting substances ever produced? Left over from the Cold War are a hundred million gallons of radioactive sludge, covering vast radioactive lands. Governments around the world, desperate to protect future generations, have begun imagining society 10,000 years from now in order to create monuments that will speak across the time. Part observational essay filmed in weapons plants, Fukushima and deep underground—and part graphic novel—Containment weaves between an uneasy present and an imaginative, troubled far future, exploring the idea that over millennia, nothing stays put.”
“Bodies and Bones in Imperial Rome: What Biology and Chemistry Reveal about the Past", Thursday, November 16, 6PM, Duquesne University, Pappert Lecture Hall, Bayer Learning Center. Campus map here: http://www.duq.edu/about/campus/map-and-directions Presented by Dr. Kristina Killgrove, Assistant Professor of Anthropology, University of West Florida. Free and open to the public. “Scholars have been studying the Roman Empire (1st-4th centuries AD) for centuries, but historical texts and archaeological remains have one major flaw: by and large they reflect the lives of wealthy, elite men. In the last decade, however, thousands of skeletons of the lower classes of Imperial Italy have come to light. Romans two millennia ago could not have imagined the scientific advances available to archaeologists today, but their bones and teeth hold a world of information - what they ate, where they came from, and the diseases they suffered. This talk focuses on Dr. Killgrove's work with human skeletons from four different sites in Imperial Italy, first introducing the materials and methods of bioarchaeology and then discussing the results of her analyses within the context of what is currently known about everyday Roman life. By subjecting skeletons to modern scientific methods, it is possible to flesh out the historical record and allow the Romans to tell us about their experiences living and dying in the Empire.” http://www.duq.edu/assets/Documents/classics/_pdf/354675%20Classics%20Imperial%20Rome%20poster_11x17_final.pdf
“Third Thursday: Intimate Subjects”, Thursday, November 16, 8PM, Carnegie Museum of Art, 4400 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh. $10 adults ($8 for members), $5 students. Preregistration required; register online: https://cmoa.org/event/third-thursday-intimate-subjects/ “City of Play and slowdanger present an evening of interactions and immersive adventures, both real and virtual, that explore the meaning of intimacy. Galleries will be open all night as you play and discover. Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Members: Buy a ticket for our November Third Thursday at your discounted rate and receive one free ticket! Bring a friend this month! Surrogates: Become the pilot of a surrogate body and attempt to achieve a social mission as you literally take a walk in another person’s shoes. Body, my body: An exploration of the temporary and ever shifting nature of living within a body that is in a constant state of change and eventual decay. Through virtual reality technology attendees will get a visualization of the inner world of two beings connecting to each other virtually. Sole: Throughout the evening at varying times an attendee will be guided from the mass into a more secluded performance experience designed for one attendee. This attendee will be prompted with questions and choice making circumstances that will affect the contents and concepts the performing artist uses in the ensuing performance. Long spoons table: Find a way to feed with strangers according to an old parable about the afterlife. Small precious objects: A game of secret gifts.”
“So You Want to Be a Writer: A Fireside Chat”, Thursday, November 16, 7PM, Whitehall Library, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/W/WHITEHALL/EK.cfm?curOrg=WHITEHALL&curMonth=11&curYear=2017&SelectedDate=11/16/2017 “Whether you have a draft at the ready, or have yet to put pen to paper - we welcome your company! Local editors and publishers will share important dos and don'ts in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Come ask your burning questions and learn more about the writing, editing, and publication process.”
“Problematizing the Past: Complex Histories and Museum Collections”, Thursday, November 16, 5PM, Heinz History Center. $20 or $15 for members. Additional $3 fee applies to receive Act 48 hours. Preregistration required; register online: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/act-48-problematizing-the-past “Too often history is presented as a series of linear events, with limited scope for considering the multifaceted contexts and impact of historical decisions. Explore how social studies teachers can use archives and museum collections to disrupt traditional narratives and encourage students to delve further into the problematic past. Heinz History Center educators will share strategies used to complexify the past using museum and archival collections, ranging from deliberative decision making, to reframing events by examining the past as a series of choices and expanding the perspectives included in history.”
“Carnegie Science Center Fab Lab: Vinyl Cutting 101”, Friday, November 17, 5PM, 1 Allegheny Ave., Pittsburgh. $25. Preregistration required; register online: http://carnegiesciencecenter.org/programs/fablab-public-workshops/ “Learn to use the computer controlled vinyl cutter in Fab Lab Carnegie Science Center. This introductory class is required in order to use the vinyl cutter during Fab Lab Open Workshop (FLOW). Workshop is open to ages 8 and up. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult who also registers for the workshop.”
New Horizon Theater Presents, “The Girls of Summer”, Friday, November 17 through Sunday, November 19, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Ticket info here: https://www.newhorizontheater.org/current-production “The Girls of Summer is a unique insight into 1940s female baseball leagues, offering hope in the face of discrimination. This powerful drama centers on an all-negro female team who is being trained to compete against the Rockford Peaches, an all-white female team and champions of the AAGPBL (All American Girls Professional Baseball League). Only a few weeks before the exhibition game is due to take place, the team’s coach is found dead, leaving the girls to face this injustice alone, alongside tackling discrimination — both off and on the field. Racism, deceit, and betrayal are brought to light as this powerful drama unveils the hidden story beneath the surface. From the writer and director of Kings of Harlem and the long-running Off-Broadway hit Black Angels Over Tuskegee, playwright Layon Gray continues to expand African-American theater with his latest work The Girls of Summer, winner of the NAACP award for Best Play. The suspenseful drama captures an era in American history when women were called on to keep baseball alive as the men went off to fight in World War II.”
"Origami Club of Pittsburgh presents Fantastic Folding", Saturday, November 18, 12PM, Carnegie Library Squirrel Hill. "Explore the art of paper folding! Accomplished paper folders will demonstrate various techniques and help participants create origami forms. This program is for all ages."
“Write On: Pittsburgh’s Black Book Expo 2017”, Saturday, November 18, 10AM-2PM, Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh. $5. “"Write On" was founded by Sharise Nance, Robyn Greer and Bonita Penn. The purpose of the Write On First Annual Black Book Expo is to encourage aspiring authors to write their first book, learn the business of writing a book and give local authors a platform to showcase their talents while connecting with the Greater Pittsburgh Community. The goals of the Expo are to bring books, authors and the publishing world to the reading public. This event will showcase books from all genres and offer authors opportunities to promote their books to readers most likely to engage with them. Join us as we celebrate the power of sharing your story, connecting through words and how your next book can be the solution to someone's problem.” https://www.eventbrite.com/e/write-on-first-annual-black-book-expo-tickets-38541379303
“Bhangra in the Burgh”, Saturday, November 18, 6PM, Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall, 4141 5th Ave., Pittsburgh. $20 general admission, $10 ages 12 and under and students. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bhangra-in-the-burgh-xi-show-tickets-tickets-38838486960 “For the past 11 years, Bhangra in the Burgh has been Pittsburgh’s premiere philanthropic bhangra competition. It is one of the largest student-run non-profit events in the city of Pittsburgh and one of the most distinguished bhangra competitions in the circuit. Bhangra in the Burgh is a competition entirely run and managed by a board of students at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, leading up to the competition on November 18, 2017 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall. All of our profits are donated to the charity Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, and our goal is to support Pittsburgh and the Indian community by being a nonprofit and celebrating the rich and colorful cultural dance.”
“Native American Story Telling”, Saturday, November 18, 12PM, Latodami Nature Center, 575 Brown Rd., Wexford. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/np-native-american-story-telling/1710 “Storytelling is an ancient tradition for all peoples to pass on and strengthen knowledge, morals and cultural information to young and old. Lee Dingus of the Seneca Nation will tell stories of the region.”
“Snohomish Story Pole”, Saturday, November 18, 1PM, Latodami Nature Center, 575 Brown Rd., Wexford. Free. Preregistration required; register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/alleghenyparks/Activity_Search/np-snohomish-story-pole/1711 “Learn more about North Park's historically and culturally valuable Story Pole, one of the last surviving carved by Tulalip Chief William Shelton. Earl Dingus of the Cherokee Nation will discuss the Story Pole's history before and after its journey to North Park, and he will retell a story or two about the carved characters.”
“Mushroom Walk at Mingo Creek County Park”, Saturday, November 18, 10AM, Mingo Creek Park, 1 Ebenezer Bridge Rd., Nottingham Township. Meet Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club Identifier Jared White at the Ebenezer covered bridge near the East Entrance on Mingo Creek Road.” http://wpamushroomclub.org/events/mingo-creek-county-park/
“SOLE Defined”, Saturday, November 18, 7:30PM, Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Shady Side Academy Senior School, 423 Fox Chapel Rd., Pittsburgh. Tickets here: http://www.thehillman.org/shows/hillman-performing-arts-series/sole-defined “Transforming their bodies into human drums, the cast of SOLE Defined creates a 'percusical' – an action-packed fusion of acting, singing, percussive dance and multimedia. Translating global rhythms into movement, these unique artists fuse tap dance, sand dance, tapping on roller skates and body percussion to create a free-flowing conversation through music and movement.”
“4th Annual Treasures in the Archives”, Saturday, November 18, 10:30AM, Heinz History Center, Library and Archives Reading Room. Free (does not include museum admission). Preregistration required; register online: http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/events/treasures-in-the-archives-2017 “The History Center’s Detre Library and Archives cares for countless local voices from the past. Often captured on paper, in photographs, and on film, these voices are preserved as vibrant and thought-provoking portals into pieces of our region’s rich history. Join us for our fourth annual Treasures in the Archives, a special public program that will celebrate and explore a selection of these stories preserved in our collections. Members of the Detre Library and Archives team will share their own personal insights and professional reflections on their work with these materials. Attendees will also be treated to a close encounter with original records and photographs that provide captivating glimpses into the lives and experiences of Western Pennsylvanians.”
"New and Noted: Bernd Brunner", Saturday, November 18, 2PM, Carnegie Main Library Lecture Hall, Oakland, Pittsburgh. Tickets $5. https://www.carnegielibrary.org/event/new-noted-bernd-brunner/ Author Bernd Brunner will discuss his book, '"Birdmania". "There is no denying that many people are crazy for birds. Packed with intriguing facts and exquisite and rare artwork, Birdmania showcases an eclectic and fascinating selection of bird devotees who would do anything for their feathered friends. In addition to well-known enthusiasts such as Aristotle, Charles Darwin, and Helen Macdonald, Brunner introduces readers to Karl Russ, the pioneer of “bird rooms”, who had difficulty renting lodgings when landlords realized who he was; George Lupton, a wealthy Yorkshire lawyer, who commissioned the theft of uniquely patterned eggs every year for twenty years from the same unfortunate female guillemot who never had a chance to raise a chick; George Archibald, who performed mating dances for an endangered whooping crane called Tex to encourage her to lay; and Mervyn Shorthouse, who posed as a wheelchair-bound invalid to steal an estimated ten thousand eggs from the Natural History Museum in Tring. As this book illustrates, people who love birds, whether they are amateurs or professionals, are as captivating and varied as the birds that give flight to their dreams." http://www.berndbrunner.com/birds.htm
"Steel City Reptile Expo presents Snakes and Lizards and Turtles, Oh My!", Saturday, November 18, 3PM, Carnegie Library West End, Pittsburgh. Preregistration required; email westend@carnegielibrary.org. "Tom Kelly with the Steel City Reptile Expo will be bringing a variety of reptiles to the library for a hands-on, fun filled educational program for all ages. Have you ever wanted to hold a Bearded Dragon Lizard or feel how a snake moves through your fingers? This is your opportunity! All ages are welcome."
“No-Sew Saturday for Teens”, Saturday, November 18, 12PM, Moon Township Library. Preregistration required; call 412.269.0334 or visit www.moonlibrary.org. “Join us for two cute no-sew projects with a fall theme! Bring a sock with you (any color and pattern) and we'll provide the rest to make an adorable beanbag owl and a super sweet fox cup cozy! And we'll have a lunch of pizza and chips while we craft, so come hungry!”
“Lebo Comics Festival: Learn, Make, Play”, Saturday, November 18, 6:30, Mt. Lebanon Library, Pittsburgh. “Explore the history of comics with hands-on displays from Copacetic Comics and the Toonseum, get creative with comics and zine related art making and play with our green screen and face painting. Costumes admired but not required.” Lots of details for this event on their website: http://www.eventkeeper.com/mars/xpages/M/MTLEB/EKP.cfm?curOrg=MTLEB&curMonth=11&curYear=2017&SelectedDate=11/18/2017
“A Novel Event: Author Signing and Book Sale”, Saturday, November 18, 11AM-4PM, Carnegie Library Beaver Falls. “Meet Local Authors in various Genres. Purchase their books and get them signed. Great reads for you or gift giving. Author Panel Discussions throughout the day, learn more about the writing process and becoming published. A variety of raffle baskets to take chances on -- Always popular always fun. Cookies and Beverages will be for sale -- Cookie Table will have a variety of cookies to try. $5 a Bag you fill. All proceeds from the sale of cookies and raffle baskets support the Programs and Services of the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls.”
"Black Holes, Beakers, and Books: A Popular Science Book Discussion Group", Sunday, November 19, 3:30PM, Carnegie Main Library, Oakland, Pittsburgh. “Are you interested in exploring the vast mysteries of the cosmos, understanding human evolutionary history, or talking about the long-term future of the planet earth? These topics and more will be discussed in Black Holes, Beakers, and Books, a popular science book club that reads and discusses popular science books published within the last five years. This group meets every other month on the fourth Sunday from 3:30 – 4:30 PM in the Director’s Conference Room on the First Floor of the Main Library. November’s book selection is The Lion in the Living Room: How House Cats Tamed Us and Took Over the World by Abigail Tucker – An amusing exploration of cats’ transformation from wild animals to pampered domesticated pets, despite their apparent uselessness and the threats they pose to humans and birds. Cats in our homes number in the millions, while in native habitats, large felines struggle to survive. Please note the special date of this discussion, due to the Thanksgiving holiday."
“Giving Thanks on the Frontier”, Sunday, November 19, 1:30PM- 4:30PM, Oliver Miller Homestead, 1 Stone Manse Dr., South Park, PA. $2 per person. “The Miller family and their friends will gather to give thanks as a feast is prepared at the open hearth and bake oven. John McMillan, an 18th century Presbyterian minister who founded a number of churches in the area, will be on hand to conduct a short church service.” http://olivermillerhomestead.org/special-events/
“Strange Encounters of Pennsylvania”, Sunday, November 19, 2PM, Baltzer Meyer Historical Society, 642 Baltzer Meyer Pike, Greensburg, PA. Preregistration required; call (724) 836-6915. “UFO and Bigfoot researcher and author, Stan Gordon, will present an illustrated lecture and cover a history of UFOs, Bigfoot, and other strange incidents that have occurred in Westmoreland County and the surrounding Pittsburgh area. He will discuss the 1965 UFO crash-landing near Kecksburg, PA, as well as, the massive wave of activity that occurred in 1973. He will also be selling his DVDs and books. A question and answer session will follow.” http://www.baltzermeyer.pa-roots.com/Pages/calendar.html
"Thanksgiving Eve Concert", Wednesday, November 22, 7PM, Independent Methodist Church, 1921 New Butler Road, New Castle, PA Featuring Joanne McFarland, Vocalist; Chris Masi, Trumpeter; and Handbell Tapestry: Sue Garton, Ringer and Becky Sopher, Accompanist. http://www.inchurch.net/home
"Thanksgiving Eve Concert", Wednesday, November 22, 7PM, Independent Methodist Church, 1921 New Butler Road, New Castle, PA Featuring Joanne McFarland, Vocalist; Chris Masi, Trumpeter; and Handbell Tapestry: Sue Garton, Ringer and Becky Sopher, Accompanist. http://www.inchurch.net/home
“Pittsburgh Sports Fan Expo”, Friday, November 24 and Saturday, November 25, 10AM-6PM, Monroeville Convention Center, 101 Mall Cir. Dr., Monroeville. Admission $10, free parking. “Football, baseball and hockey. Exclusive memorabilia for purchase. Bring your memorabilia to get it authenticated. Photo and autograph opportunities with players. Sports equipment and supplies. Simulators, live demonstrations and seminars.” http://www.simoneventmanagement.com
“35th Annual Ohio Valley Lines Open House”, Saturdays and Sundays, November 25 through January 7, 12PM-5PM, 1225 Merchant St., Ambridge, PA. $6 requested donation. “ALL ABOARD!! Welcome to Ohio Valley Lines, a Model Railroad, Museum, and Library located in Ambridge, PA, just north of Pittsburgh. We invite you to visit us during our Open House on Saturdays and Sundays between Thanksgiving and the first weekend in January.” HO and N scale layouts. http://www.ohiovalleylines.org
“Suite Life: Billy Strayhorn Birthday Bash”, Saturday, November 25, 6PM VIP and 7PM General Admission, Kelly Strayhorn Theater, 5941 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh. Tickets here: https://kelly-strayhorn.org/events/10th-annual-suite-life-billy-strayhorn-birthday-bash/ “Featuring musical director Poogie Bell. “The 10th annual Suite Life is a musical tribute to the life and legacy of KST namesake Billy Strayhorn. Reared in Homewood, the legendary pianist, arranger, and composer studied music at an early age, then joined musical ensembles, performed on local radio, and wrote music, before making an indelible mark in the world of jazz. For decades, Strayhorn made essential contributions to The Duke Ellington Orchestra, sharing in a rich collaboration and shaping American songwriting and culture. This concert celebrates Strayhorn’s continued influence on artists today and works to ensure that his work inspires generations to come.”
“CSI: Library”, Saturday, November 25, 10AM grades 4-6, 1PM grades 7-12, Butler Library. Preregistration required; email tharkleroad@bcfls.org. “Join us for a day of criminal investigation. Learn about forensic techniques, including fingerprinting and blood splatter analysis.”
“Teen Reads for Everyone”, Saturday, November 25, 12PM, Carnegie Library Beechview. “Teens and adults are welcome to join in this month’s book discussion.” November’s book is “Symphony for the City of the Dead” by M. T. Anderson. http://mt-anderson.com/
"World Kaleidoscope Presents Many Nations", Sunday, November 26, 2PM, Carnegie Main Library Quiet Reading Room, Oakland. "Many Nations is a group of Native American people from different tribes who come together to teach about Native American culture and traditions through singing, dancing, drumming, and storytelling. Help us celebrate Native American History Month and enjoy a lively afternoon of music and dance!"
“Local Authors Event”, Sunday, November 26, 1PM- 3PM, Barnes and Noble, 5155 Route 30, Greensburg. “Stop into Barnes and Noble from 1 to 3pm for our local author event! Multiple local authors will be in store to sign and discuss their latest books. Join us to meet the authors, learn about their books, and pick up a copy for yourself. These books make great holiday gifts. The authors include Megan Pomputius, Richard Gazarik, Kevin Engle, J.P. Ronald, David Nabhan, and Michael W. Maurer.” https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780061896217-0
“Regeneration Patterns Following an F1 Tornado and Salvage Logging, Insights into the Resilience of Mixed Hardwood Forests”, Monday, November 27, 12PM, Carnegie Museum of Natural History Earth Theater. At the visitor desk, tell the attendant that you are here for the Moriarty Science Seminar Series. Admission to the seminar is free of charge. Presented by Kenneth Anyomi, Powdermill Nature Reserve, Carnegie Museum of Natural History. http://www.carnegiemnh.org/programs/lectures/moriarty/
“Lecture: More than Just Mosaics: The Ancient Synagogue at Huqoq in Israel's Galilee”, Monday, November 27, 7PM, 324 Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh. Free. “Jodi Magness from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, will speak about the excavations in the ancient village of Huqoq and the finds of Late Roman synagogue finds.”
“3D Printer Demonstration”, Wednesday, November 29, 2PM, Peters Township Library, McMurray. “Free class! Learn how a 3D Printer works and how objects are printed. Find out how to get your creations printed at the library.”
"Labs on Location: Metalsmithing with Lindsay for Teens", Thursday, November 30, 4:30PM, Carnegie Library Homewood. "Teens make something cool! Learn the art of metalsmithing and work with new tools with Lindsay Huffalo. All experience levels are welcome. Materials and equipment will be provided. For Teens in 6-12 grade."
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