BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NakYouOut//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NakYouOut X-ORIGINAL-URL:http://www.nakyouout.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NakYouOut X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130621T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204540 CREATED:20130515T151729 LAST-MODIFIED:20130515T151729 UID:14198-1371855600-1371870059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Mattress Factory Urban Garden Party DESCRIPTION:     Click Here To Purchase Tickets   Go back to a time when clothes were a little flashier\, hair was a little funkier and 45 rpm was the only speed in town. Marking the museum's 35th year in Pittsburgh's North Side and looking ahead to our fall exhibition\, Detroit: Artists in Residence\, the Mattress Factory presents Soul Factory: Motown at the Museum. Co-Chairs Anne + Anuj Dhanda invite you to groove on over in your hippest rags for the museum's annual fundraiser\, headlined Vancouver-based DJ The Gaff. This year's funk fest will feature over 40 of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants and caterers\, pop-up performances by live entertainers including Kierra Darshell's Divas of Drag and DJ Zimmie\, a silent auction of one-of-a-kind artwork\, a Motown photo booth and dancing.   All proceeds from ticket sales for the Urban Garden Party benefit the Mattress Factory’s artistic programs\, exhibitions & education outreach. LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/mattress-factory-urban-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130522T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130515T124344 LAST-MODIFIED:20130515T124344 UID:14163-1369263600-1369278059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:ART21: James Turrell In Spirituality DESCRIPTION: Join The Mattress Factory for a screening of Art21's Spirituality episode featuring James Turrell\, then hear about how the artist is connected to the Mattress Factory from co-director Michael Olijnyk.  This event is free and open to the public. LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art21-james-turrell-in-spirituality/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130514T121731 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T121731 UID:14105-1370646000-1370656859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:WATER WORKS DESCRIPTION:   Laura Phillips / Laurie Trok   "works on paper by laura phillips an exploration of how to live with water and color as my tools. time\, change\, growth\, distance and space my subjects\, my friends\, and sometimes my enemies." -LP   Laurie Trok creates action drawings with India ink and water and then cuts each piece by hand. These works play with flow\, time\, decision\, chance\, and controlled chaos. LOCATION:3634 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/water-works/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130526T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130514T110956 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T110956 UID:14086-1369584000-1369602059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Cartoon Legends: 65 Years of Reuben Awards DESCRIPTION:   PURCHASE VIP TICKETS HERE   The ToonSeum\, Pittsburgh’s Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art will be exhibiting seven decades’ worth of original art from cartooning’s highest honor\, The Reuben Award.   In May of 1947\, Milton Caniff became the first artist formally honored by the National Cartoonists Society as the “Cartoonist of the Year.” The trophy was a silver cigarette box\, engraved with Billy DeBeck’s Barney Google and Snuffy Smith characters. The Billy DeBeck Memorial Award continued until 1953. The following year\, the honor was renamed the “Reuben Award” after Rube Goldberg\, who designed the unique statuette that has been handed to some of the greatest cartoonists who have ever lived\, including Al Capp\, Walt Kelly\, Hal Foster\, Charles Schulz\, Jeff MacNelly\, Bill Watterson\, Jim Davis\, Cathy Guisewite and 50 others since 1946.   The exhibit is a collaboration between the National Cartoonists Society\, The ToonSeum and the San Francisco-based Cartoon Art Museum. The exhibit\, which is curated by Joe Wos\, Andrew Farago and Brian Walker\, was put together from the two museums’ collections and pieces from private collectors.   This is the first time in the organization’s history that original art from these legendary artists has been assembled in one exhibition. Rare works seldom seen by the public from artists such as Gary Larson of Far Side\, Charles M. Schulz of Peanuts\, and many more will be displayed.   The exhibit is part of a celebration of comic and cartoon arts as the National Cartoonists Society brings their annual conference to Pittsburgh for the first time.   “We are honored and excited to bring this one of a kind exhibition to Pittsburgh\,” said ToonSeum Executive Director Joe Wos. “In many ways this exhibit is the very reason museums such as the ToonSeum and San Francisco Cartoon Art Museum exist. These are our old masters\, pop icons\, and true\, living legends.”   A special VIP fundraising opening reception will take place on Thursday\, May 23rd as part of a weekend-long celebration of the comic and cartoon arts. VIP tickets also include reserved seating for panel discussions on Sunday\, May 26th\, a signed limited edition print\, meet and greet\, and much more!   The ToonSeum’s first annual Pittsburgh Comic Arts Festival will take place on Sunday\, May 26th\, featuring over 70 participating cartoonists. Join the ToonSeum in recognizing their contributions to the cartoon world!   Admission to the ToonSeum is 5 dollars for adults\, 1 dollar for children 6-12 and free to children up to age 5.   About the Reuben Awards: The annual Reuben Awards is often referred to as the “Oscars of Cartooning.” The Reuben Awards weekend is an annual gala event\, which takes place at various locations throughout the United States and North America. During the formal\, black-tie banquet evening\, the profession's highest honor\, the Reuben Award\, is presented to the Outstanding Cartoonist of the Year. The Reuben is chosen by a secret ballot of the members. Cartoonists in various professional divisions are also honored with special plaques for excellence\, honoring the year's outstanding achievements in all areas of the profession. Excellence in the fields of newspaper strips\, newspaper panels\, TV animation\, feature animation\, newspaper illustration\, gag cartoons\, book illustration\, greeting cards\, comic books\, magazine feature/magazine illustration\, online comics\, and editorial cartoons are honored in the NCS Division Awards. These awards are voted on by specially formed juries overseen by various NCS Regional Chapters. A cartoonist does not need to be a member of the NCS to receive one of the Society's awards.   Prior to 1983\, the Reuben Awards Dinner was held in New York City\, usually at the Plaza Hotel. Since then\, the event has expanded into a full weekend and is held in a different city each year. Recent Reuben locations have included New Orleans\, Los Angeles\, and Boston. The 2013 Reuben Awards Weekend is being held in Pittsburgh\, PA.   We hope that you'll consider adding them to your calendar of events\, have a nice evening. LOCATION:945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/cartoon-legends-65-years-of-reuben-awards/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130510T165534 LAST-MODIFIED:20130510T165534 UID:14051-1370556000-1370566859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Spring Fundraiser PCA DESCRIPTION: For this year’s Annual Spring Fundraiser we will be returning to the beautiful Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. The evening will feature a cocktail reception that will include access to the latest exhibit that the Center for the Arts has\, Fiberart International 2013. This exhibit is a global showcase that features top fiber artists from around the world\, including artists from Hungary\, Italy\, Poland\, Argentina\, Japan\, Canada\, Sweden\, France\, and the United Kingdom\, and ranging in age from 27 to 77.   Light appetizers will be provided by local Highland Park favorite E2.   We will also be holding a silent auction\, so be sure to look for your chance to win one of three great Pittsburgh-themed baskets!   We are honored to announce that one of our longterm foundation supporters has pledged to match\, dollar for dollar\, up to $10\,000 that we raise at the Spring Fundraiser and in our holiday giving campaign.   Cocktail attire is suggested.   Purchase tickets here. LOCATION:6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/spring-fundraiser-pca/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130606T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130607T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130509T175432 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T175432 UID:14033-1370563200-1370584859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Kaleidoscope presented by RAW Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION: RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights up and coming creatives in visual art\, film/video\, fashion\, music\, HMU artistry\, photography\, and performing art.   For more information go to   Tickets: $10 Pre-sale $15 at the Door Ages: 21 and up event   Featured Artists Include the following:   VISUAL ART: Rachna Radar Jake Corrick JulZCah Marsha Lee Moore Alyssa Clifford Morgan Mikula Danielle Rode Alessandra Sulpy Jamie Apgar Ross Kennedy   FILM: Jack Webb   MUSIC: $ñ€åK¥m¡K€ Matthu Stull (http://www.rawartists.org/hampsterzes)   ACCESSORIES: 3D Mark   FASHION: Keith Bloom II VRNAQLR Charles Ryan Suits   PHOTOGRAPHY: Makinde Photography Amanda M. Williams Formato Fotografia Miser Photography Danielle C Head   PERFORMANCE ART: Joanna Abel and 3rd Street Belly Dance PLAY Parlour Resident DJ: Mad Tom Brown Resident Hosts: Kellee Maize and Knowledge Build Resident Installation Artists: The Locomotive Explosive (http://www.rawartists.org/the-locomotive-explosive)   What is RAW? RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art\, film\, fashion\, music\, hair & makeup artistry\, photography\, models and performing art.   RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools\, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they can be seen\, heard and loved. RAW educates\, connects and exposes emerging artists in 54 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.   What Can I Expect? RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening\, musical performances\, fashion shows\, a pop-up art gallery\, performance art and featured hairstylists and makeup artists. These artists are all local\, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.   RAW events feature a cash bar for cocktails while you enjoy the night. Dress code is fashionable attire\, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity! Don't miss out on the biggest collection of artists in one venue in Pittsburgh!   Tickets on sale right now at:   Help us Support Local Artists! LOCATION:1916 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/kaleidoscope-presented-by-raw-pittsburgh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130509T142139 LAST-MODIFIED:20130509T142139 UID:13985-1368280800-1368302459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Spring Sketch Crawl DESCRIPTION: Join the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust for a 6 hour drawing marathon! Participants are invited to draw what they see on their journey through some of Downtown scenic plazas. Attendees must bring their own preferred art supplies\, sketch book and lunch. Rick Antolic\, accomplished artist and illustrator\, will be on-hand at each scheduled location to assist with sketches as needed. Registration is free beginning at 10 a.m. at The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Education Center\, 805-807 Liberty Avenue.   Please note: children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. LOCATION:Penn Avenue & Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/spring-sketch-crawl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130601T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130508T122031 LAST-MODIFIED:20130508T122031 UID:13912-1370124000-1370138459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Naked Geometry (& Friends!) Art Party DESCRIPTION: Naked Geometry is throwing an art party to thank everyone for supporting his work!   The event will be free\, be full of amazing art\, have food and drinks\, and the amazing musical stylings of Miguel Sague\, conguero extraordinaire.   It will be held at the Brighton Heights Java House where there is excellent coffee\, smoothies\, and awesome affordable sandwiches.   Naked Geometry will be showing brand new work\, older work printed full size and will have the full line of laser-cut and laser-etched goodies.   Featuring art by:   James Gyre (Naked Geometry) Laura Gyre (Iron City Alchemy) Matthu Stull Matt Hunter Sean Athey Alberto Al-Marzaa Niffer Blue (Trilodeon)     Live music by:   Miguel Sague III LOCATION:3619 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/naked-geometry-friends-art-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130518T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130506T124935 LAST-MODIFIED:20130506T124935 UID:13891-1368925200-1368943259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Videodrome: Who Framed the Fifth Barbarella? DESCRIPTION:   The most visually stimulating night in Pittsburgh.   Come thru for a night of some of the best music/visuals pgh locals have to offer.   Visuals: KYLEtheSAINT   Music: damtombrown   with special guest KEEB$     Media social commentary using: The Fifth Element (Luc Besson 1997) Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (Robert Zemeckis 1988) Videodrome (David Cronenberg 1983) Barbarella (Roger Vadim 1968)   Jameson drink specials $4\, 10-12PM LOCATION:146 44th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/videodrome-who-framed-the-fifth-barbarella/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130511T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130506T120302 LAST-MODIFIED:20130506T120302 UID:13878-1368298800-1368316859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Get Patched DESCRIPTION: SO COME GET PATCHED All patches will be $10   They will have prints available this day only $3 a piece and 2 for $5   So\, not a patch chap? Also available\, hand pulled Tees!!! Bring a shirt to this event and they'll "screen" it back to you by next week! For only $10   These hand drawn hand pulled designs have been brought to you by the hard work and dedication of Kara Zuzu and Kyle Anthony Adams! So come celebrate with them!   They will have a Donated case of Red Star Kombucha and a case of Beer donated by Nakturnal. In addition they encourage you to bring any adult beverage you'd like. LOCATION:5169 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/get-patched/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130504T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130504T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130429T150255 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T150255 UID:13814-1367708400-1367722859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Opening Reception: "Toys in the Attic" Recent works by Alessandra Sulpy DESCRIPTION:   Alessandra Sulpy is a 27 year old painter and educator\, having taught drawing and painting at universities in Pennsylvania\, Utah\, Indiana and Florence\, Italy. While originally from NJ\, Alessandra attended the Maryland Institute College of Art for her BFA in Painting\, and Indiana University for her MFA.   For the past few years\, Alessandra has been creating an imaginary world peripheral to ours where the basic structure of life and vitality is redefined. While many of her paintings are tongue-in-cheek or mischievous\, they express an interest in what occurs\, that which really lives\, behind a turned back.   In Sulpy's oil paintings\, humans and objects do not follow typical roles of our reality\, and often their characteristics blur together. An interest in humanity caught in a falsified existence: uncomfortable poses in yearbooks\, mannequins\, dolls\, vintage cheesecake pornography\, dated trinkets. These beings resemble humans\, yet no longer reflect humanity. Conversely\, the objects in the paintings typically take on a greater personality than mere objects often these are toys\, souvenirs\, and cheap doodads that are typically cast off over time. It’s the blending of these two ideas that creates what Alessandra call the "Chimera"\, a sentient entity with a spark of life. Their plane of existence is Sulpy's peripheral world; a mostly jocular (but sometimes spooky) place inhabited by beings between identities.   Alessandra\, on her work:   "In each body of work\, my ultimate goal is to show the atypical beauty or winsome characteristics of oft forgotten items or places\, and to treat these objects to new vivacity."   The Gallery 4 is committed to redefining the nature of a conventional gallery. They feature works from a variety of national artists and local talent. They also carry a variety of limited edition toys and clothing. Fine art should be within the reach of everyone\, and at The Gallery 4 they are making this a reality. LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/opening-reception-toys-in-the-attic-recent-works-by-alessandra-sulpy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130518T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130426T115258 LAST-MODIFIED:20130426T115258 UID:13777-1368925200-1368943259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Metal Sinferno!! DESCRIPTION:   Come on and feel the Noize!!!   DJ Kali KO KAT will spin a killer mix of your favorite head-banging Metal anthems.   Everything from classics to the obscure. Heavy metal\, hair metal\, death metal and more...   Awesome live Metal band at 11pm: Solar Burn Free music player widget at ReverbNation.com   Prizes will be awarded to the most metal and rocked-out attendees! The best dressed male and female attendees shall win a gift certificate for a hair cut with Leeann at Lunasea Salon and Spa on the South Side and a bottle of Jack Daniel's Whiskey.   Artists and vendors LOCATION:146 44th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/metal-sinferno/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130425T152304 LAST-MODIFIED:20130425T152304 UID:13761-1367618400-1367636459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Lady Luck DESCRIPTION:   Opening Reception for the Month Long Exhibit\, LADY LUCK NEW WORKS BY LAURA PETRILLA AND KATE BURGESS   Kansas Dan performs at 8:30pm Bill Earl 10:15pm   Lady Luck has a pair of aces. Two women exhibit new works influenced by the golden age of America and love. Professional Tattooist\, Kate Burgess is a hopeless romantic whose whimsy and idealism seeps into her traditional tattoo style. The art translates beautifully whether on paper or skin. Laura Petrilla captures the essence of people on a daily basis as an editorial and commercial photographer. It is with her personal project that she channels classic 50’s style photography and transform the modern day pin up girl into a flashback for the future.   IN THE BASEMENT THERE IS MORE!   Stuff N Such Society "The Art of Collectible Culture" (Basement of Most Wanted Fine Art)   Opening Reception for the Month Long Exhibit STEEL CITY SECRET CINEMA II – 80’S HORROR MAY 3\, 2013 7PM TO 10PM Free Event   Steel City Secret Cinema presents new pieces from a dozen local artists\, with a 1980s horror film theme. Funds benefit The Hollywood Theater in Dormont as well as The Toonseum in Downtown Pittsburgh. Artists include Matt Ryan Tobin\, Gwen AP\, Kelly Blevins\, Kristopher Boban\, Adam Chizmar\, Dave D’Incau Jr.\, Matt Denton\, John Galo\, Emily Gwynne\, Michael Koehler\, David Slebodnick\, Seth Storck\, Jordan Taylor\, and Jonathan Trueblood. LOCATION:5015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/lady-luck/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130427T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130428T140059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130424T135244 LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T145111 UID:13748-1367092800-1367172059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art All Night Sweet 16 DESCRIPTION:   Art All Night turns Sweet 16! Take a stroll into Lawrenceville to celebrate the arts and community. Daylight\, black of night\, or wee hours of the morning: you can stop in and see the show. Come for the art on display\, stay for the live art created before your eyes\, for the art you can make\, the music\, the performances\, and children's activities!   Art All Night is FREE to attend and FREE to participating artists. YOU ARE THE ARTIST. They want you to submit ONE of your works of art. Early online registration will be available in early April at www.artallnight.org. Artists submitting work must show a photo ID during both registration and pickup. All artwork must arrive ready to hang or otherwise be displayed. As always: No Fees\, No Jury\, No Censorship!   Here's the Breakdown: Art Drop-Off - 10AM through 2PM on Saturday **The Show! - 4PM on Saturday through 2PM on Sunday** Children's Activities - 4PM through 8PM on Saturday\, 10AM through 2PM on Sunday Art Pick-Up - 2:30PM - 5:30PM on Sunday   THEY NEED VOLUNTEERS. Donate TWO hours of your time and you will still have 20 hours of it left to enjoy! There's plenty of prep work leading up to the event\, a quick clean up period after it\, and so many ways to volunteer during. Volunteer your time and be a part of something that embraces and promotes art in everyone. Keep Art All Night free for all! Volunteer registration will be available on the webpage in early April.   THEY NEED DONATIONS. You can donate time by volunteering\, but you can also donate in-kind (supplies\, materials\, food for volunteers) and with tax-deductible monetary donations. Email us at info @ artallnight.org to find out what we need and how YOU can ensure this event runs smoothly.   Visit their website at www.artallnight.org Follow on Twitter @ArtAllNight Share your photos in their Flikr stream or group  Follow their instagram account   #ArtAllNight #ArtAllNightLawrenceville #ImAnArtAllNighter LOCATION:97 40th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-all-night-sweet-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130513T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130513T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130423T161957 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T161957 UID:13725-1368482400-1368500459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art for Change Auction DESCRIPTION:   A Benefit for Persad Center   To purchase your ticket on line click here. Tickets are discounted to $75.00 through April 30 (Regular price is $85.00)   Their Signature Event Presented by UPMC:   Art for Change Auction   Persad’s signature event is both a verbal and silent auction featuring over 200 works of art including paintings\, photography\, sculpture\, furniture and jewelry.   New this year!   Underwriters will enjoy exquisite dining and complimentary cocktails in our VIP lounge from 6 – 8 p.m.\, plus reserved seats for the verbal auction.   Electronic bidding with hand-held devices will allow you to follow and bid on all of the silent auction pieces from the palm of your hand. Increase your bid with the tap of a finger\, roam freely\, and watch the excitement build as they climb to meet out fundraising goal.   To view some of the amazing artwork being auctioned at this year’s event go to their website here.   New Orleans Raffle!   They are having a very exclusive raffle for Art for Change this year.   Only 100 tickets will be sold for this raffle.   Valued at Over $5\,000   Tickets are $75. Winner will be pulled at the auction on May 13. Winner need not be present at time of drawing.   Experience the southern flavor of New Orleans by staying near the heart of the French Quarter and enjoying a six-course dinner with wine pairings at the famous Zagat-Rated Commander’s Palace Restaurant.   Three night stay in a standard guest room at the Renaissance Pere Marquette in New Orleans Daily breakfast for two VIP admission for two including skip-the-line status to the Preservation Hall of Jazz Six-course dinner with wine pairings for two at Commander’s Palace Restaurant Round-trip coach class airfare for two to New Orleans\, LA*   *from any American Airlines destination with the contiguous U.S. and Canada   Complimentary booking   They would like to thank their sponsors:   Title Sponsor – UPMC   Signature Sponsor – PNC   Leadership Sponsors – Ernst & Young LLP First Niagara Bank Foundation Giant Eagle Foundation   Venue Sponsors – Akoya BNY Mellon Fifth Third Bank McGrogan Family   Participating Sponsors – Alpern Rosenthal Buchanan Ingersoll and Rooney PC Comcast First Commonwealth Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Little’s of Pittsburgh Studio Booth   Additional Sponsors: Alphagraphics\, Barefoot Wine and Bubbly\, City Paper\, Clique Vodka\, Comcast\, DDI Inc\, Ernst & Young LLP\, First Commonwealth\, Fifth Third Bank\, Giant Eagle Foundation\, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield\, Lendable Linens\, Penn Brewery\, OUT On Line\, Three Rivers Auction Company\, Victoria’s Linens\, Village of East Side Shopping Center\, Walnut Capital\, Wigle Whiskey\, WQED Multimedia LOCATION:980 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-for-change-auction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130510T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130510T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130423T160755 LAST-MODIFIED:20130423T160755 UID:13723-1368223200-1368234059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:POSSIBLE Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:   “To achieve the impossible; it is precisely the unthinkable that must be thought.” - Tom Robbins   Possible is a collection of works that aim to question the bounds of impossible material construction and physicality in art making. These selected pieces stretch the limits of the medium they were created with\, using traditional materials in nontraditional ways and using nontraditional materials to create something truly magical. The creators of these works activate their media in unexpected and newfangled ways.   This grouping of artists works in all realms of the art world. Together\, they interweave paintings\, sculptures\, drawings\, and photographs and represent the physical manifestation of the journey of an artist through fantasy\, reality\, and the space in between. Through masterful craftsmanship\, optical illusion\, and creative engineering\, this group of artists attempts to succeed in making the impossible possible.   Possible is a group show featuring works by:   Aimée Burg | Nick Conti | Julianna Dail | Natalie Grandinetti | Michelina Hewitt Judith Klausner |Sean O’Connor | Staci Offutt | Jessie Rommelt | Caridad Sola Matthew Torti Natalia Zubko   Show concept by Natalie Grandinetti and Staci Offutt. The work will be available by appointment May 3rd - 13th\, please email UnSmoke@gmail.com.   UnSmoke Systems Artspace\, a project of Braddock Redux\, is a former Catholic school building that has been repurposed into a gallery/events venue and artist studio spaces. Inspired by the industrial character and the historical importance of Braddock\, UnSmoke Systems seeks to further open the community to those with unconventional and forward-thinking notions about the reuse of urban space and to help reinvigorate this once-bustling town. LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/possible-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130429T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130429T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130422T155300 LAST-MODIFIED:20130422T155300 UID:13687-1367276400-1367283659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Inch By Inch- Closing Party/Mocktail Happy Hour DESCRIPTION:   This'll be your last chance to check out the INCH BY INCH\, BLOCK BY BLOCK button show before it comes down. They will have some light food and a mocktail happy hour.   As of this time there are still some prizes in the gumball machine including Spak Bros gift certificates\, stuff from Mind Cure Records\, Roboto books and of course lots of cool buttons. Bring some quarters.   Also this is Mike Q. Roth's end of the road being on the Roboto Board of Directors\, so come talk to him about other cool projects that he can get involved in to fill up my schedule. LOCATION:5106 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/inch-by-inch-closing-partymocktail-happy-hour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130518T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130519T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130418T161230 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T161230 UID:13660-1368892800-1368997259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:PGH PHOTO FAIR DESCRIPTION:   Pittsburgh’s Second Annual Art Fair for Photography is a two day event that will host twelve internationally known dealers to exhibit museum-quality prints and photo-based art spanning the history of the medium\, from nineteenth-century vintage prints to contemporary photography\, as well as photographic books and photo-based magazines.   EXHIBITORS: Aperture Foundation\, New York Blind Spot\, New York Gary Edwards Gallery\, Washington DC Gitterman Gallery\, New York Higher Pictures\, New York L Parker Stephenson Photographs\, New York Next Level Projects\, London Only Photography\, Berlin Sasha Wolf\, New York Spaces Corners\, Pittsburgh Stephen Bulger Gallery\, Toronto Winter Works on Paper\, New York   ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INCLUDE:   PGH SNEAK PREVIEW 10X10 AMERICAN PHOTOBOOKS   10x10 American Photobooks is a multi-platform photobook event with a reading room\, online component and publication that presents American artists’ photobooks from the last 25 years. The project will preview in New York and Pittsburgh and then travel to the Tokyo Institute of Photography in September 2013. For more info\, visit their website.   HOURS: Saturday\, May 18: 12-6pm Sunday\, May 19: 11am - 5pm   Free & open to the public LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/pgh-photo-fair-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130516T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130516T223059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130418T155630 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T154524 UID:13656-1368743400-1368757859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Next Level Magazine & PGH PHOTO FAIR Launch Party DESCRIPTION:   Sheyi Bankale of Next Level Magazine and Evan Mirapaul of PGH Photo Fair combine forces to throw a "Thank You PGH" Party. Join them to welcome all of the people who made the Pittsburgh issue of Next Level a success from funders to artists and writers. This event is also in celebration to launch the weekend of PGH Photo Fair. With food and drinks provided by a host of the best local brands\, you are sure to experience an epicurean evening. DJ Soy Sos will set the mood with his musical stylings.   Friend them on Facebook for updates about the party and the fair.   Event details for the PGH Photo Fair can be found here.   Thanks to Clique Vodka\, Penn Brewery\, and Salt of the Earth for their support! LOCATION:6101 Penn Avenue 2nd Floor, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/pgh-photo-fair-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130420T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130420T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130418T154904 LAST-MODIFIED:20130418T154904 UID:13654-1366498800-1366509659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Live//Direct DESCRIPTION:   Julie Mallis and Darrell Kinsel will be curating a show at Evoler Tattoo Arts titled Magic Organs Presents: Live // Direct. The show features an exhibition of 9 visual artist\, 2 MC's\, spoken word performance\, and a DJ showcasing a wide range of work. All of these artists involved are currently based in Pittsburgh\, PA. They will also be featuring a few creative guests from the Baltimore based artists collective Cre3sol Stew. The show is an effort to present a platform for artists of different backgrounds and varying styles to connect. Their goal is to also provide their audience with a variety of options and opportunities to invest into local artists.   VISUAL ARTIST Kuwame Naeem Martinez-White Sheba Gittens Julia Cahill Devon Gandy Dean Cercone Stephanie Tsong Magic Organs - live set   MUSIC ARTISTS Mars Jackson Loft Music by Mars Jackson   Shad Ali Learn how to get your music heard at ReverbNation.com   DJ Zan Naz   With Special Guest: CrE3sol Stew LOCATION:1009 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/livedirect/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130517T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130517T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130412T145132 LAST-MODIFIED:20130514T155219 UID:13575-1368831600-1368846059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:8 x 8 Photo Party DESCRIPTION:   Silver Eye Center for Photography invites you to the first 8 x 8 PHOTO PARTY.   What is 8 x 8? It's a fabulous social gathering\, an exhibition and sale of hundreds of 8 x 8 inch square photographs submitted from around the world\, and a festive celebration of the artist in all of us!   Ease into the evening with the Not So Square Cocktail Reception at 7 pm\, which includes an hour of delicious\, light hors d'oeuvres and cocktails provided by Wigle Whiskey. And you'll be able to preview and purchase great artwork from the 8 x 8 exhibition (only $20 per photo) before the crowds arrive!   At 8 pm\, the event swings into high gear with the electrifying beats of DJ Nate Da Phat Barber\, a sampling of food\, wine\, beer\, and spirits from top local restaurants and purveyors\, vintage-themed photo booths\, and much more.   All proceeds from the 8 x 8 PHOTO PARTY directly benefit Silver Eye Center for Photography\, Pittsburgh's nationally-acclaimed non-profit space for contemporary photography.   Advance tickets are $25 for the Not So Square cocktail reception from 7 - 8 pm\, and includes the cost of admission for the rest of the evening. General admission tickets can be purchased in advance for $15.   Tickets can be purchased online until 12 noon on the day of the event here Tickets will be available at the door on the night of the event for $20 (beginning at 8 pm).   ---   Call for Entries   Interested in submitting your photograph to the 8 x 8 PHOTO PARTY exhibition and sale? Check out the call for entries at http://silvereye.org/8x8CallforEntries.pdf\, and then simply submit your registration form and digital image to 8x8submissions@silvereye.org.   Deadline for submissions is Saturday\, May 4\, 2013\, 11:59:59 pm EST.   LOCATION:1015 East Carson Street , Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/8-x-8-photo-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130502T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130503T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130412T122957 LAST-MODIFIED:20130412T122957 UID:13573-1367539200-1367560859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Expressions presented by RAW DESCRIPTION:   Get your tickets here.   Featured Artists Include the following:   VISUAL ART: Phillip Seth Christopher Boring Rebecca Weaver Brett Guerra James Guentner Schmiedlin Nat Chamberlin Casey Worthing Whitney Seanor Courtney Holdrieth   MUSIC: Tracksploitation   Mega-Def   MAKEUP ARTISTRY: Stani Molly Hanley   FASHION: Nicolette Romero Milk & Tinder Grand Scheme PGH farESH BRand   HAIR: Nikki James Yanna   PHOTOGRAPHY: Glenn Isenberg Rob Seanor Scarlett Sagraves Angie Candell   PERFORMANCE ART: Continuum Dance Theater   DJ: Mad Tom Brown   Host: Kate Magoc   What is RAW? RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art\, film\, fashion\, music\, hair & makeup artistry\, photography\, models and performing art.   RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools\, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they can be seen\, heard and loved. RAW educates\, connects and exposes emerging artists in 54 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.   What Can I Expect? RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening\, musical performances\, fashion shows\, a pop-up art gallery\, performance art and featured hairstylists and makeup artists. These artists are all local\, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.   RAW events feature a cash bar for cocktails while you enjoy the night. Dress code is fashionable attire\, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity! Don't miss out on the biggest collection of artists in one venue in Pittsburgh!   Help us Support Local Artists! LOCATION:1916 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/expressions-presented-by-raw/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130419T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130420T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130412T112344 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T122633 UID:13552-1366412400-1366437659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:BUNKERprojects PRESENTS! DESCRIPTION:   7 HOURS MULTI-SENSORY EXPERIMENTAL INTERACTIVE ART /// MUSIC   ***COCKTAIL HOUR 7-8*** feat. 2 signature BUNKERprojects cocktails Made with bitter shrub provided by WILD PURVEYORS\, a local market on 53rd and Butler\, sourcing PA meats\, cheeses\, and produce from sustainable family farms.   This event sponsored in part by the Sprout Fund.   All proceeds will benefit... BUNKERprojects: Experimental Gallery and Residency   feat. MOON BABY (Special Guest Host)   ART   ALISON TAN LIZZEE SOLOMON ABBIGAEL BEDDALL DANA LYNN HARPER JULIE MALLIS IAN BRILL ANNALISA BARRON ANNA BREWER SHARK ARM STUDIOS STEPHANIE ROSS   MUSIC   OUAIS   ELLEN SIBERIAN TIGER Skeleton by Ellen Siberian Tiger   MAZA BLASKA Storyteller by Maza Blaska   DEAN CERCONE cirrus by DEAN CERCONE   THE RIVETERS   GANGWISH We Move by GANGWISH   DAZZLETINE Skin Period [Single] by Dazzletine   SNEAKY MIKE Mickey's by Sneaky   DJ PETE BUTTA   GUSTO LOCATION:6119 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/bunkerprojects-presents/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130412T105226 LAST-MODIFIED:20130412T105226 UID:13548-1366326000-1366333259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Alabaster Blast DESCRIPTION:   Fe Gallery is pleased to present Alabaster Blast\, an exhibition of contemporary fiber arts\, in conjunction with the 2013 Fiber Arts International. Curated by Fe founder Jill Larson\, Alabaster Blast features over a dozen internationally renowned fiber artists\, many of whom will be shown in Pittsburgh for the first time. Jill Larson chose to curate this exhibition in memory of the late Jacqueline Ruyak\, a freelancer writer\, art critic\, and fiber arts aficionado. Larson first met Ruyak when she reviewed a 2005 exhibition at Fe Gallery\, and the pair subsequently developed a meaningful professional and personal relationship.   All of the artists featured in Alabaster Blast have been highly endorsed by Ruyak\, and many were her close personal friends. The participating artists include: Jozef Bajus (Buffalo\, NY); Lesley Dill (Brooklyn\, NY); Anna Divinsky (Pittsburgh\, PA); Ildiko Dobesova (Czech Republic); Silvia Fedorova (Slovakia); Lorraine Glessner (NYC); Amy Helfand (Brooklyn\, NY); Andrea Mastrovito (Italy); Iveta Mihalikova (Slovakia); Cyrilla Mozenter (Brooklyn\, NY); Priscilla Otani (San Francisco\, CA); Blanka Sperkova (Czech Republic); and Laura Tabakman (Pittsburgh\, PA).   Alabaster Blast opens on Thursday\, April 18 and will remain on view through May 18\, 2013. LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/alabaster-blast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130419T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130420T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130411T162817 LAST-MODIFIED:20130417T123058 UID:13462-1366419600-1366437659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Projekt 50/50 Heads Will Roll DESCRIPTION:   Projekt 50/50 "Heads Will Roll" is 50 Mannequin Heads by 50 artists.   Sponsors Grand Scheme Frown Crown The Printing Post Root174 PGH Taco Truck Pabst Blue Ribbon Fukuda. BarMarco   Music Provided by: Jx4   and Hank D LOCATION:4016 Butler St., Pittsburgh, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/projekt-5050-heads-will-roll/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130412T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130412T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130408T120406 LAST-MODIFIED:20130408T120438 UID:13425-1365807600-1365818459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Closing Reception of Gallery Show at Trundle Manor DESCRIPTION:   The first ever gallery show at Trundle Manor is featuring Sara K. Diesel.   Join them for the closing reception.   Sara’s artwork will enshroud the bottom floor of the Manor during the opening with refreshments provided for guests and a meet and greet with the artist.   LOCATION:7724 Juniata St , Pittsburgh, PA, 15218, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/closing-reception-of-gallery-show-at-trundle-manor/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130418T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130405T163106 LAST-MODIFIED:20130405T163106 UID:13411-1366320600-1366329659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Share: A Storytelling Potluck DESCRIPTION:   In conjunction with our current exhibition\, “Feminist and . . . “ we will gather around the table to focus on the “. . .” part of the conversation.   This democratic evening will give everyone presenting the same restrictions of time (6 minutes) – to be strictly followed. Sharers will tell stories about life-changing experiences (including Tavia LaFollette\, founder of Firefly Tunnels and former Mattress Factory curator recently returned from travels through Israel and Palestine)\, cutting edge artwork (including current “Feminist and . . . “ artist Julia Cahill) and thought-provoking ideas (including Anupama Jain from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History to talk about “Empowering Women” an exhibition about female artisans creating grassroots cooperatives). Stories will be shared and this will set the scene for a rich conversation over a shared meal. Participants will bring a dish to share. We will listen and learn from each other.   Program is FREE\, but registration is required. Please email felice@mattress.org or call (412) 231-3169 to register.   LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/share-a-storytelling-potluck/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130404T102746 LAST-MODIFIED:20130404T102746 UID:13402-1365289200-1365303659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Salon Show 2013 DESCRIPTION: "Salon Show 2013" opens Saturday\, April 6th\, 2013 and runs through Saturday\, April 27th\, 2013. The opening reception will take place Saturday\, April 6th\, 2013 from 7-11PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4. The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM .   The Gallery 4 has entered it's 3rd year of business and are so pleased to have been able to work with so many talented artists. In keeping with this tradition\, The Gallery 4 has hosted a salon style competition to search for up and coming artists. Artists whose pieces reflect the gallery's particular aesthetic were selected to take part in a juried group exhibition. Artists will then be appointed and presented with the opportunity to hold their own exhibition at The Gallery 4. Selection was determined at the The Gallery4 's discretion and dependent on skill level\, design sense\, originality\, polish\, and personal taste. After reviewing hundreds of works from talented artists (both local and afar) skilled in a broad spectrum of disciplines\, The Gallery 4 is proud to exhibit these pieces in a unique exposition which celebrates our 3rd Anniversary. The Gallery 4 presents The 2013 Salon Show.   This years exhibit will showcase the following artists:   Liz Afif\, Andrew Beck\, John Paul "Jay Cee" Calandra\, Richard Claraval\, Hannah Clark\, Lyman Dally\, Thom Delair\, Abby Diamond\, Marion DiQuinzio\, Brian Gonnella\, Ryder Henry\, Paul McMillan\, Ned Porter\, Michael Rutushin\, John Speaker\, Alessandra Sulpy\, and Lauren Toohey.   Along with welcoming all the newcomers\, a few familiar faces (Nat Chamberlin\, Brian Holderman\, Matt Hunter\, and Anthony Purcell) will be returning to share some of their current works. LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/salon-show-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130712T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130402T164408 LAST-MODIFIED:20130402T164408 UID:13392-1373664600-1373677259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District DESCRIPTION:   The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm\, and patrons may start at any location.   TEXT “CRAWL” TO SMASH (76274) to receive special exclusive offers and more!   Wood Street Galleries\, 601 Wood Street Power Pixels 2013 Miguel Chevalier Two new self-generative video installations including the world premiere of his latest work\, "Digital-Archi" (Meta Cities).   SPACE\, 812 Liberty Avenue Romper Room Guest curated by Ladyboy Jen Cooney\, Jae Ruberto\, Jacob Ciocci\, Matt Barton\, Thad Kellstadt\, Jim Lingo\, and Ladyboy Romper Room - blanket forts\, cubby holes\, night lights\, clubhouses\, burnouts\, hippies\, hangouts in the woods\, glow sticks\, sweet jams\, jam jigglers\, schralping\, cosmic cats\, impossibles\, glitches\, munchies\, diamonds\, sasquatch\, joy rides\, cocoons\, etc.   Music by DJ Dave Zak   Human Touch Project The Human Touch Project is the newest body of sculptural work currently under development by artist Phoenix Savage. Human Touch is a participatory project translating the aesthetics of physical and ethereal human connectivity.   Tito and Exchange Way Cell Phone Disco A surface that visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobile phone. Several thousand lights illuminate when you make or receive a phone call in the vicinity of the installation.   Shaw Galleries\, 805 Liberty Avenue 2nd Annual Bad Art Sale! Bad art\, picture frames\, mats\, art books\, gently used art supplies...All at rock bottom prices!   Trust Arts Education Center\, 805-807 Liberty Avenue   Peirce Studio (Lower Level):   Continuum Dance Theater Excerpts of THE MOVEMENT. Created by Sarah Parker\, THE MOVEMENT exposes the duality between versions of ones’ self; revealing an autobiographical examination of the distinction between public lives and what lies beneath. 6pm\, 7pm\, 8pm   Third Floor:   Celebration Associated Artists of Pittsburgh\, Showcasing AAP's members' work   Fourth Floor: Pittsburgh Print Group Exhibit examining the end of time Carnegie Library Button-making: We supply the materials\, you supply the creativity! Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra (E.L.C.O.) Music from Beck's brand-new\, only-available-as-sheet-music album\, Song Reader\, as well as high-energy\, rhythmically charged interpretations from their contemporary alt-classical repertoire. 6:15pm\, 7:15pm\, 8:15pm   Harris Theater\, 809 Liberty Avenue Harris Theater Short Films Official selections from the 2012 Three Rivers Film Festival competitive shorts program. All Filmmakers are regional artists.   Tiny Harris Gallery Loren Kantor Original prints from carved woodcuts & linocuts inspired by classic films.   811 Liberty Avenue Arcade Comedy Be among the first to visit the brand new Arcade Comedy Theater in the Cultural District\, which will feature Pittsburgh’s best improvisational\, sketch and alternative comedy year-round! Pop-up games\, performances and mini-workshops will be held throughout the evening. Time to Play!   Catholic Charities Susan Zubik Welcome Center\, 212 Ninth Street Creative Reuse During the fall of 2012\, students at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild took part in a unique after-school art course\, creating art from materials supplied by the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.   Awesome Books\, 929 Liberty Avenue Part of Project PopUp: Downtown Moon Calling\, an exhibition of paintings by Richard Rappaport A gifted portraitist\, Rappaport's images work their emotional force on the subjective sensibility of the viewer.   937 Liberty Avenue   2nd floor: Six x Ate: Sound\, Time\, Space SIX x ATE features the work of local artists who have participated in an ongoing dinner and lecture series of the same name.   3rd floor: Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Lobby:   Twinning Photography The first of a series of exhibitions trying to twin one hundred Africans with their African American lookalikes.   Toonseum\, 947 Liberty Avenue Visit the new StarKist Charlie's Hall of Legends. This new exhibition presents original pieces from the ToonSeum permanent collection\, featuring some of the world's most iconic cartoon characters.   August Wilson Center for African American Culture\, 980 Liberty Avenue   Glamazonia by Mario Epanya This glorious showcase of beauty features over 30 images of Black women from contemporary full color photography to vintage black-and-white images\, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Diaspora. The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936 This stirring exhibition\, on loan from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and presented in collaboration with the Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, explores the courage and triumph of athletes who boycotted\, participated in\, or were barred from the Games.   Pittsburgh: Reclaim\, Renew\, Remix Their core exhibition dedicated to honoring and preserving Black culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This modular exhibit uses imagery\, film and oral history narratives to explore communities\, cultures\, and innovations   Tonic\, 971 Liberty Avenue\, 2nd floor Gallery - NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Work from artist Keith Schmiedlin Live music by Nameless in August   Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council\, 810 Penn Avenue\, Suite 200 Art on the Walls Steel-Life II: photo assemblages Fran Gialamas Archival-flash-backs of men and women steel workers—their neighborhoods\, homes and the mills. The work reflects the steel industry in its heyday. Found images seduce the viewer’s eye and memory. The past is layered with the present in counterpoint to create a quiet industrial beauty.   Bend Yoga\, 808 Penn Avenue\, 2nd floor Join Bend Yoga for free yoga at 7:00pm. Pre-registration is recommended by emailing mcallan@bendyoga.com.   709 Penn Gallery\, 709 Penn Avenue Fabrizio Gerbino New works by the Italian-born artist\, now well-known for his paintings\, drawings\, and installations inspired by the post-industrial landscape of Pittsburgh\, where he has lived for nearly a decade.   707 Penn Gallery\, 707 Penn Avenue Craig Freeman: Cartoon Nihilism Explores themes of nihilism\, depression\, and suicide through the cartoon world.   131 Seventh Street Symbiotic Collusion Part of Project PopUp: Downtown AC/VC: Appalachians in Charge of Visual Culture Derek Reese   Project Pop Up: Night Market 3 Once again bringing together some of Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors\, artists\, and desserts to an indoor market.   Backstage Bar\, 655 Penn Avenue Symphony of Colours Kim Freithaler\, June Kielty\, Nadya Lapets and Vickie Schilling Live Music by Jason Kendall Duo   Dream Cream Ice Cream Parlor\, 539 Liberty Avenue Part of Project PopUp: Downtown More than just a great place for a scoop. A portion of designated flavor sales will be contributed to causes in exchange for community service of the recipient\, aka “the dreamer.”   Robot Repairs\, 210 Sixth Street Part of Project PopUp: Downtown Is your robot experiencing technical difficulties? Consider visiting this place for a potential fix.   Boutique 208\, 208 Sixth Street Part of Project PopUp: Downtown A retail boutique featuring handmade wares from local artisans.   Verve Wellness\, 142 6th Street kNot Dance POLYMORPHIA--From parasitic wasp to infected caterpillar and from blindly following routine to desperately struggling to break free\, kNot Dance explores the life process from bug to human. Performances at 7:30\, 8:30 & 9:30.   Arthur Murray Dance Studio**\, 136 Sixth Street (above Melange Bistro) - NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Free Dance Lessons and Demos: Swing at 7:30pm. Bachata at 8pm. Salsa at 8:30pm. LOCATION:Penn Avenue & Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gallery-crawl-in-the-cultural-district-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130420T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130420T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130401T155518 LAST-MODIFIED:20130401T155518 UID:13360-1366498800-1366509659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Associated Artists of Pittsburgh 102nd Annual Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:   This survey exhibition celebrates 102 years of exceptional art by members of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh (AAP)\, the largest visual arts organization in the Pittsburgh region\, and one of the oldest and largest in the nation. Founded in 1910 to foster a love of fine arts\, the AAP enhances the region’s cultural vitality and promotes visual arts excellence by showcasing artists’ work through contemporary exhibitions\, providing community-based education programs\, and facilitating a broad dialogue to engage artists with one another and the community.   This year’s centennial exhibition presents work by artists living within 150 miles of Pittsburgh\, and is juried by chief curator of the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland\, David Norr. LOCATION:4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/associated-artists-of-pittsburgh-102nd-annual-exhibition-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130407T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130407T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130401T151255 LAST-MODIFIED:20130401T151255 UID:13350-1365368400-1365379259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:NOISE V3 Featuring White Wives DESCRIPTION:   They are bringing NOISE to the Commonwealth Press Warehouse\, featuring White Wives. Additional music performance by The Wakening\, live painting by Mike Egan\, interactive screen printing with CW Press\, sound art installation by Maurice Rickard\, and a crowd sourced favorite show flyer wall. Libations donated by Straub Brewery. Powered by Wall-to-Wall Studios.     LOCATION:2315 Wharton Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/noise-v3-featuring-white-wives/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130401T115653 LAST-MODIFIED:20130401T115653 UID:13310-1365199200-1365206459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The Surreal Banana Peel: Whimsical Collage Wizardry DESCRIPTION:   April art show: The Surreal Banana Peel: Whimsical Collage Wizardry by Joel Brown. The show will be on display at East End Book Exchange throughout the month of April. The opening is free and open to the public. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.   Joel Brown is a Bloomfield resident and PGH area native with a life-long history of dreaming cosmic dreams at night and a penchant for channeling their spontaneous brilliance into dayworld acts of art. While majoring in two dimensional media from 2003 to 2007\, Joel cultivated the magic methods of collage and now continues an immersion in bizarre art by working at the Warhol.   LOCATION:4754 Liberty Ave , Pittsburgh , PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-surreal-banana-peel-whimsical-collage-wizardry/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130329T122414 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T122414 UID:13242-1367011800-1367024459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Adult Arcade DESCRIPTION:   Gallery Crawl on April 26.   ADULT ARCADE is a new media installation with a variety of lights\, sounds\, and visual experiences to be enjoyed by the public. The installation will be composed of a variety of organically textured paintings\, large geometric sculptures\, robotic lasers and disorienting soundscapes.   LOCATION:707 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh , PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/adult-arcade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T193059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130329T121309 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T121309 UID:13241-1367011800-1367019059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Summer Flower Show: Meet the Artists DESCRIPTION:   Catch a special preview of Summer Flower Show as you stop in each display room to chat with the talented glass artists whose work will be featured in this dazzling new exhibit. Enjoy a bite to eat at Café Phipps and grab a glass of wine for your stroll through the gardens to make it the perfect night out! Artist meet-and-greets are included in the price of admission\, which costs $15 for adults\, $14 for seniors and students\, and $11 for children (two – 18). Members and kids under two enter free.   Featured Artists   Jenn Figg and Matt McCormack\, working as a team\, will exhibit passion flower vines and blooms made of glass alongside living plants in shades of purple\, blue\, yellow and white.   Daviea Davis\, a frequent instructor for Phipps\, will present gorgeous stained-glass towers lit from within\, revealing beautiful patterns set to complement orange\, pink and purple flowers.   Travis Rohrbaugh and Christopher Hofmann from Pittsburgh Glass Center will debut a large articulated glass wooly mammoth skeleton encircled by lush\, prehistoric-looking plants.   Nikolaj Christensen\, a Philadelphia artist working out of Pittsburgh Glass Center\, will display a variety of vases in the Sunken Garden and black obsidian rock outcroppings in the Fern Room.   Jason Forck\, a Pittsburgh Glass Center instructor and youth education coordinator\, will feature large papery textured Chinese lantern seed pods among coral\, orange and pink blooms.   Diane Taninecz\, an artist engaged in the pâte de verre technique\, will sprinkle her intricate Queen Anne’s lace-inspired glass flowers among purple\, white\, pink and yellow blooms.   Gary Guydosh of Gallery G Glass Studio will present abstract birds\, water lilies and reeds placed alongside unusual tropical plants. He will also display an 8 ½-foot glass sunflower.   Steven Sadvary\, a local mosaic artist\, will surprise Edible Garden guests with a sparkling glass tower.   Lisa Platt\, board president of the Craftsmen’s Guild of Pittsburgh\, will exhibit her whimsical glass and mixed media works in the Welcome Center Gallery. LOCATION:One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/summer-flower-show-meet-the-artists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130426T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130329T115751 LAST-MODIFIED:20130424T142247 UID:13239-1367011800-1367024459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District DESCRIPTION: The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm\, and patrons may start at any location.   TEXT “CRAWL” TO SMASH (76274) to receive special exclusive offers and more!   Wood Street Galleries\, 601 Wood Street Power Pixels 2013 Miguel Chevalier Two new self-generative video installations including the world premiere of his latest work\, "Digital-Archi" (Meta Cities).   SPACE\, 812 Liberty Avenue Romper Room Guest curated by Ladyboy Jen Cooney\, Jae Ruberto\, Jacob Ciocci\, Matt Barton\, Thad Kellstadt\, Jim Lingo\, and Ladyboy Romper Room - blanket forts\, cubby holes\, night lights\, clubhouses\, burnouts\, hippies\, hangouts in the woods\, glow sticks\, sweet jams\, jam jigglers\, schralping\, cosmic cats\, impossibles\, glitches\, munchies\, diamonds\, sasquatch\, joy rides\, cocoons\, etc.   Music by DJ Dave Zak   Human Touch Project The Human Touch Project is the newest body of sculptural work currently under development by artist Phoenix Savage. Human Touch is a participatory project translating the aesthetics of physical and ethereal human connectivity.   Tito and Exchange Way Cell Phone Disco A surface that visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobile phone. Several thousand lights illuminate when you make or receive a phone call in the vicinity of the installation.   Shaw Galleries\, 805 Liberty Avenue 2nd Annual Bad Art Sale! Bad art\, picture frames\, mats\, art books\, gently used art supplies...All at rock bottom prices!   Trust Arts Education Center\, 805-807 Liberty Avenue   Peirce Studio (Lower Level):   Continuum Dance Theater Excerpts of THE MOVEMENT. Created by Sarah Parker\, THE MOVEMENT exposes the duality between versions of ones’ self; revealing an autobiographical examination of the distinction between public lives and what lies beneath. 6pm\, 7pm\, 8pm   Third Floor:   Celebration Associated Artists of Pittsburgh\, Showcasing AAP's members' work   Fourth Floor: Pittsburgh Print Group Exhibit examining the end of time Carnegie Library Button-making: We supply the materials\, you supply the creativity! Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra (E.L.C.O.) Music from Beck's brand-new\, only-available-as-sheet-music album\, Song Reader\, as well as high-energy\, rhythmically charged interpretations from their contemporary alt-classical repertoire. 6:15pm\, 7:15pm\, 8:15pm   Harris Theater\, 809 Liberty Avenue Harris Theater Short Films Official selections from the 2012 Three Rivers Film Festival competitive shorts program. All Filmmakers are regional artists.   Tiny Harris Gallery Loren Kantor Original prints from carved woodcuts & linocuts inspired by classic films.   811 Liberty Avenue Arcade Comedy Be among the first to visit the brand new Arcade Comedy Theater in the Cultural District\, which will feature Pittsburgh’s best improvisational\, sketch and alternative comedy year-round! Pop-up games\, performances and mini-workshops will be held throughout the evening. Time to Play!   Catholic Charities Susan Zubik Welcome Center\, 212 Ninth Street Creative Reuse During the fall of 2012\, students at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild took part in a unique after-school art course\, creating art from materials supplied by the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.   Awesome Books\, 929 Liberty Avenue Part of Project PopUp: Downtown Moon Calling\, an exhibition of paintings by Richard Rappaport A gifted portraitist\, Rappaport's images work their emotional force on the subjective sensibility of the viewer.   937 Liberty Avenue   2nd floor: Six x Ate: Sound\, Time\, Space SIX x ATE features the work of local artists who have participated in an ongoing dinner and lecture series of the same name.   3rd floor: Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Lobby:   Twinning Photography The first of a series of exhibitions trying to twin one hundred Africans with their African American lookalikes.   Toonseum\, 947 Liberty Avenue Visit the new StarKist Charlie's Hall of Legends. This new exhibition presents original pieces from the ToonSeum permanent collection\, featuring some of the world's most iconic cartoon characters.   August Wilson Center for African American Culture\, 980 Liberty Avenue   Glamazonia by Mario Epanya This glorious showcase of beauty features over 30 images of Black women from contemporary full color photography to vintage black-and-white images\, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Diaspora. The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936 This stirring exhibition\, on loan from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and presented in collaboration with the Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, explores the courage and triumph of athletes who boycotted\, participated in\, or were barred from the Games.   Pittsburgh: Reclaim\, Renew\, Remix Their core exhibition dedicated to honoring and preserving Black culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This modular exhibit uses imagery\, film and oral history narratives to explore communities\, cultures\, and innovations   Tonic\, 971 Liberty Avenue\, 2nd floor Gallery - NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Work from artist Keith Schmiedlin Live music by Nameless in August   Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council\, 810 Penn Avenue\, Suite 200 Art on the Walls Steel-Life II: photo assemblages Fran Gialamas Archival-flash-backs of men and women steel workers—their neighborhoods\, homes and the mills. The work reflects the steel industry in its heyday. Found images seduce the viewer’s eye and memory. The past is layered with the present in counterpoint to create a quiet industrial beauty.   Bend Yoga\, 808 Penn Avenue\, 2nd floor Join Bend Yoga for free yoga at 7:00pm. Pre-registration is recommended by emailing mcallan@bendyoga.com.   709 Penn Gallery\, 709 Penn Avenue Fabrizio Gerbino New works by the Italian-born artist\, now well-known for his paintings\, drawings\, and installations inspired by the post-industrial landscape of Pittsburgh\, where he has lived for nearly a decade.   707 Penn Gallery\, 707 Penn Avenue Craig Freeman: Cartoon Nihilism Explores themes of nihilism\, depression\, and suicide through the cartoon world.   131 Seventh Street Symbiotic Collusion Part of Project PopUp: Downtown AC/VC: Appalachians in Charge of Visual Culture Derek Reese   Project Pop Up: Night Market 3 Once again bringing together some of Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors\, artists\, and desserts to an indoor market.   Backstage Bar\, 655 Penn Avenue Symphony of Colours Kim Freithaler\, June Kielty\, Nadya Lapets and Vickie Schilling Live Music by Jason Kendall Duo   Dream Cream Ice Cream Parlor\, 539 Liberty Avenue Part of Project PopUp: Downtown More than just a great place for a scoop. A portion of designated flavor sales will be contributed to causes in exchange for community service of the recipient\, aka “the dreamer.”   Robot Repairs\, 210 Sixth Street Part of Project PopUp: Downtown Is your robot experiencing technical difficulties? Consider visiting this place for a potential fix.   Boutique 208\, 208 Sixth Street Part of Project PopUp: Downtown A retail boutique featuring handmade wares from local artisans.   Verve Wellness\, 142 6th Street kNot Dance POLYMORPHIA--From parasitic wasp to infected caterpillar and from blindly following routine to desperately struggling to break free\, kNot Dance explores the life process from bug to human. Performances at 7:30\, 8:30 & 9:30.   Arthur Murray Dance Studio**\, 136 Sixth Street (above Melange Bistro) - NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Free Dance Lessons and Demos: Swing at 7:30pm. Bachata at 8pm. Salsa at 8:30pm. LOCATION:Penn Avenue & Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gallery-crawl-in-the-cultural-district-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130412T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130413T100059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130329T114355 LAST-MODIFIED:20130329T114355 UID:13237-1365807600-1365861659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Vintage Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:   Celebrate the '60s in style. Vintage Pittsburgh is special two-day event at the History Center in conjunction with the 1968: The Year That Rocked America exhibition\, presented by UPMC Health Plan. '60s Fashion Show   Mod\, rock\, hippie\, yippie. How have '60s styles influenced today's trends? This fashion show\, presented in partnership with ModCloth and Yelp!\, will showcase more than 100 mod\, boho\, and "Mad Men"-chic pieces from locally and nationally recognized retailers\, including ModCloth\, Hey Betty\, Haute Vibe\, Highway Robbery\, TranquiliT Reclaimed Vintage\, and Lana Neumeyer.   The event will be emceed by Tribune-Review Fanfare columnist Kate Benz and entertainment will be provided by DJ Gordy G. of Title Town.   Admission to the '60s Fashion Show is $30 for regular visitors and $15 for History Center members. Admission includes one drink ticket\, light refreshments\, and access to the History Center's 1968: The Year That Rocked America exhibition from 5-7 p.m. Attend the '60s Fashion Show on Friday evening and receive $5 off regular admission for Saturday's festivities (valid after 11:30 a.m. only).   All fashion show proceeds benefit the History Center's exhibits and educational programming. Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer   Saturday\, April 13 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.   Shop the Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer vendor fair for vintage and vintage-inspired fashion\, housewares\, vinyl\, decor\, artwork\, accessories and collectibles.   All six floors of the museum will come alive during this special event:   Agent 99: Pittsburgh native and actress Barbara Feldon will discuss her famous role as Agent 99 on the television show "Get Smart\," which was among the top-rated shows in 1968.   Herbie the Love Bug: Take photos with "Herbie\," one of the original Volkswagen Beetles from the popular 1968 movie\, "The Love Bug."   Vintage Styling & Preservation: Learn how to properly style and preserve your vintage pieces in sessions with History Center conservation specialists.   Admission Saturday’s Pittsburgh Vintage Mixer event is free with regular History Center admission\, which is $15 for adults\, $13 for seniors (age 62+)\, $6 for students and children (age 6-17)\, and free for children (age 5 and under).   Early Bird Special: Show up between 10 and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday\, April 13\, and receive half-price admission. And don’t forget\, if you attend the '60s Fashion Show on Friday evening\, you receive $5 off regular admission for Saturday's festivities (valid after 11:30 a.m. only). LOCATION:1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/vintage-pittsburgh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130326T161742 LAST-MODIFIED:20130326T161742 UID:13196-1365256800-1365278459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:EARTH DAY at the Mattress Factory DESCRIPTION:   Celebrate Earth Day early at the Mattress Factory! From a backyard composting workshop with the Pennsylvania Resources Council and a rain garden demo with The Urban Gardeners\, to an ArtLab that shows you how to turn the beautiful patterns in leaves and herbs into prints\, they will have something for Earth lovers of all ages.   Visit their website for details and registration info. And don't forget that MF has two outdoor garden spaces! Garden Installation by Winifred Lutz is a living work that changes with the seasons. GardenLab@510 is a sustainable garden project by Rose Clancy at 510 Sampsonia Way that will take form this spring and summer. LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/earth-day-at-the-mattress-factory/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130328T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130328T193059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130326T155000 LAST-MODIFIED:20130326T155000 UID:13188-1364513400-1364513459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Tahrir DESCRIPTION:   L.M. Bogad guides the audience through the conflicting and haunted memories of his five-week journey in the streets of revolutionary Cairo. He navigates a torture-state in its death-throes\, watches babies riding tanks\, hears a rumor of "Zionist sharks\," and deciphers ancient Pharaonic hieroglyphic totalitarian propaganda.   He encounters an "Economusician" who "keeps score" in the class struggle with musical scores\, taking note of\, and making notes from\, rising inequality\, plummeting wages\, and other indicators of oppression. He releases revolutionary footnotes from their subtextual prison. He guides the audience through an exercise of "Possible Pasts\," to explore\, through gaming\, what might have been.   The performance begins at dusk\, with an ironic/symbolic ritual to Prevent the Sunset.   Please call (412) 231-3169 to purchase tickets (advanced purchase recommended). LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/tahrir/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130407T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130322T123011 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T123011 UID:13109-1365292800-1365307259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Bloom DESCRIPTION:   Feel that? Its getting warmer...spring is coming and not a second too soon. Say goodbye to the winter blues and come get down at James St for the next seasonal Showcase...BLOOM.   This time they are going to throw a little curve into our usual art and music set up by pairing up bands and live artists to share the stage. In addition they will have a regular gallery set\, vendors\, etc.   Get tickets here   Featuring Music by...   The Glorious Veins (NYC)     Blue Redshift     Chicos Quintet     and Echo Jade   Live art by... Seth Leibowitz Sam Thorp Devin Dysart Matt Hunter   Additional Art by.... Pierce Marratto Matt Gondek Justin Wujcik Aimee Manion Dan Vogel Dustin Medvid James & Laura Gyre jamie Zbrzezny Morgan Mikula and T.J. BC One   With Support from Brighton Music Center   LOCATION:422 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/bloom/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130322T121223 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T121223 UID:13103-1365285600-1365296459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Faster than Walking DESCRIPTION:   Faster Than Walking\, an interactive multimedia installation comprising new work by Lindsey Peck Scherloum and painting by Sarah Leavens. The event also includes pie baked in Braddockʼs community brick oven at the UnSmoke site.   Stand by the road and hold out your thumb. It sounds easy\, but hitchhiking is a world of danger\, exhaustion\, freedom. To bum a ride is to give in to fate— and participate in a great American tradition. This exhibit is a series of installations using photography\, video\, sculpture and painting to explore the freedom of travel and the emotional impact of the US highway system. The exhibit documents ten years of hitch-hiking in America with evocative experiential pieces that bring intimacy with strangers\, as seen through profiles of people who pick up hitch-hikers; and a sense of the spaces we ignore while traveling in cars. At a time when environmental impact and carbon footprints are in public debate\, car culture\, and the environments created to support it\, still dominates American lifestyle. Fusing narrative and images in multimedia environments the audience can enter\, artists Lindsey Scherloum and Sarah Leavens collaborate on installations designed specifically for the gallery at UnSmoke Systems.   Live music provided by Toys Du Jour -   Lindsey Peck Scherloum works in sculpture\, photography installation and performance that explores human relationships with objects and the impact of space on emotion and behavior. Her work blends visual and written narrative with interactivity on environmental and temporal levels\, and likes to explore the spontaneous reactions created by public settings. She holds a BA in art and anthropology from NYU's Gallatin School of Interdisciplinary Study\, and an MFA in creative writing from Chatham University. She has shown in Gallery A and Edward Thorpe Gallery in New York City\, Garage Gallery in Rockville\, MD\, Transmission Gallery in Albany\, CA and Most Wanted Fine Art in Pittsburgh. Past projects have also included the Traveling Puppet Fias Co. (2004) and The Mississippi River Project (2008). Her work has appeared recently in Weave Magazine\, Mudthroat Records\, The Fourth River and Hot Metal Bridge. For more information visit her website.   Sarah Leavens is a writer and visual artist interested in the overlap between images\, words\, and acts of creating. Content and context. Gray area. Flux. Leavens is the current “Out of the Forge” writer-inresidence in Braddock\, PA. Her recent work has appeared in Stone Highway Review\, The Diverse Arts Press and Blast Furnace and is forthcoming from Weave and So to Speak. She received her MFA in Nonfiction and Poetry from Chatham University in 2012 and her BFA in oil painting from Wittenberg University in 2006. She teaches visual art and writing in Pittsburgh. Read more on her website.   UnSmoke Systems Artspace\, a project of Braddock Redux\, is a former Catholic school building that has been re purposed into a gallery/events venue and artist studio spaces. Inspired by the industrial character and the historical importance of Braddock\, UnSmoke Systems seeks to further open the community to those with unconventional and forward-thinking notions about the reuse of urban space and to help reinvigorate this once-bustling town. For more information\, please visit their website. LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/faster-than-walking/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130322T113512 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T121743 UID:13099-1365202800-1365213659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Four Suites DESCRIPTION:   Works by Susan Constanse\, Jean McClung\, John Morris\, and Laurie Trok   Four Suites is composed from the works of four like-minded artists\, creating in a rich variety of medias. Common threads in the suites are found in the use of found objects and images\, and a sense of experiment with their respective medias. The presentations vary from static pieces to installed works that are dependent on environment.   In Four Suites\, artists Susan Constanse\, Jean McClung\, John Morris and Laurie Trok will exhibit works that reflect their own personal interactions and interpretations of place\, real or imagined. The artists share an approach to their practice\, where the works are developed in thematically related groups. There is no concrete completion\, but an evolution from suite to suite that reflects the artists' individual journeys. The works manifest an internal dialog\, an interplay between the artist\, their environment and their compulsion to create.   Whether through the use of light and environment\, or through the application of materials\, the works present complex layers. Inspirations vary from found figurative images and objects to non-objective assemblage. Place is acknowledged in subtle relationships between the artists and their environment.   Runs April 6-26 Opening Reception: April 6\, 7-10PM Closing Reception: April 26\, 7-9PM LOCATION:4919 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/four-suites/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130329T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130329T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130322T104228 LAST-MODIFIED:20130322T104228 UID:13069-1364594400-1364601659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Basement Miracle DESCRIPTION:   Seven Masters of Fine Arts candidates present final work in their thesis exhibition "Basement Miracle".   ARTISTS: SCOTT ANDREW\, FELIPE CASTELBLANCO\, CRAIG FAHNER\, STEVE GURYSH\, LUKE LOEFFLER\, DAN WILCOX\, ERIN WOMACK   OPENING RECEPTION MARCH 29\, 6-8pm\, Miller Gallery\, CMU   ARTIST CRITIQUES APRIL 4\, 6-9pm: Special Guest : Steve Deitz\, President and artistic director of Northern Lights. Artists: C. Fahner\, S. Gurysh\, L. Loeffler\, D. Wilcox   APRIL 18\, 6-9pm: Special Guest: Daniel Baumann\, co-curator of the 54th Carnegie International at the Carnegie Museum of Art. Artists: F. Castelblanco\, S. Andrew\, E. Womack   ABOUT THE ARTISTS   SCOTT ANDREW creates immersive environments that generate confrontational and absurd experiences with characters culled from parallel universes. His opulent fantasies draw from prelapsarian longing\, fetish\, and kitsch by recycling fashion\, mythology\, and items from his grandma's attic.   FELIPE CASTELBLANCO creates participatory experiences and coexistent (if sometimes contentious) encounters across vast distances\, through urban interventions\, video\, and networked installations. He is currently developing a body of work that imagines air as a material embodiment of the public sphere.   CRAIG FAHNER is a sound and media artist whose radical uses of media and technology facilitate unlikely participatory experiences.   STEVE GURYSH creates time-based and sculptural media that explore economies of energy\, cycles of technological advancement and obsolescence\, as well as sincere attempts to encounter the miraculous.   LUKE LOEFFLER works with sculpture and code in response to the consumption\, influence\, and politics of personal technologies\, exploring the gap between our desires reflected through our tools and the disappointing reality they can unintentionally engender.   DAN WILCOX is an astronaut. His recent research and experience on a simulated Mars mission in the Utah desert laid the groundwork for a concept album and astronaut rock opera\, robotcowboy: Onward to Mars\, that viewers will encounter in this exhibition.   ERIN WOMACK creates multimedia artworks that embody a series of imagined worlds\, creating a framework for mapping consciousness and reflecting the chaos of the human experience.   For more details\, visit their website. LOCATION:2000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/basement-miracle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130404T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130322T103915 LAST-MODIFIED:20130403T123147 UID:13090-1365120000-1365141659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Marvel Presented by RAW Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:   Get your tickets here.   RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights up and coming creatives in visual art\, film/video\, fashion\, music\, HMU artistry\, photography\, and performing art.   For more information go to RAW's website.   Featured Artists Include the following:   VISUAL ART: D.S. Kinsel everyday balloons Angel O'Connor Abby Diamond Lauren Toohey Jay A. Grassel Elizabeth Fortunato Ricky Pirozzi Brian Holderman Jason Woolslare Mike Ramsey   MUSIC: 8cylinder Sun Turret   MAKEUP ARTISTRY: Moriah Moore Laura Mushenheim   FASHION: ArieBella Couture Manolache + Brieger   ACCESSORIES: RELD by Sarah Jane Sindler   HAIR: DeAndre Stevenson Wendy & Lyndsay   PHOTOGRAPHY: Ve.Jay.Broyld.Sr Derrik Hubenthal Anne Michele Lyons Tori Krout   FILM: Dan Meyers   PERFORMANCE ART: Serotonin   INTERACTIVE ART: James Simon   Host: Knowledge Build and Kellee Maize DJ: Mad Tom Brown   What is RAW? RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art\, film\, fashion\, music\, hair & makeup artistry\, photography\, models and performing art.   RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools\, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they can be seen\, heard and loved. RAW educates\, connects and exposes emerging artists in 54 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.   What Can I Expect? RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening\, musical performances\, fashion shows\, a pop-up art gallery\, performance art and featured hairstylists and makeup artists. These artists are all local\, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.   RAW events feature a cash bar for cocktails while you enjoy the night. Dress code is fashionable attire\, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity! Don't miss out on the biggest collection of artists in one venue in Pittsburgh!   Help us Support Local Artists! LOCATION:1916 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/marvel-presented-by-raw-pittsburgh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130319T154609 LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T154609 UID:13040-1364079600-1364086859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"42.8864° N, 78.8786° W" Exhibition Opening and Reception DESCRIPTION:   The Brew House Gallery and its residency program\, Distillery 7\, are proud to present 42.8864° N\, 78.8786° W—an exhibition of work from 10 of Buffalo's finest artists in a range of media—which opens with a reception in the Brew House gallery\, Space 101. This exhibition\, so named as they are the GPS coordinates for the city of Buffalo\, New York\, is a result of a cross-city partnership between Distillery 7\, in Pittsburgh\, and The Buffalo Arts Studio (B.A.S.) for an extensive engagement with four interactions over the six-month period. Participants in the each of the programs will have the opportunity to meet and exhibit their work in the partner city.   Those missing the opening may see 42.8864° N\, 78.8786° W\, Wednesday–Saturday\, March 27–May 4\, noon–4 p.m. Admission is free.   The Buffalo artists include: Catherine Willett\, Jody Selin\, Karen Buchner\, David Buck\, Dennis Barraclough\, Fotini Galanes\, Dennis Bertram\, Kathleen Sherin\, Hyeyoung Shin\, and Deborah Stewart. On June 8\, 2013 the Distillery 7 will present an exhibition of their own artwork at The Buffalo Arts Studio entitled\, "40.425503° N\, 79.976156° W" (the coordinates for Pittsburgh\, PA). This year's Distillery is facilitated by Kara Skylling and Jill Larson. LOCATION:2100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/42-8864-n-78-8786-w-exhibition-opening-and-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130406T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130318T154856 LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T154856 UID:13021-1365289200-1365296459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Evolution: Opening Night DESCRIPTION:   You are cordially invited to join Matt Gatto for the opening of his first solo gallery show. With this current body of work he is highlighting the relationship between the industrial and natural world. Through combining industrial materials that have been manufactured from resources taken from the earth with sections of trees he has returned the now industrialized materials to a natural form. The addition of lighting elements to these pieces serves to emphasis the great triumph of industrialization\, the electric light and its effect on the mood and atmosphere of our world. By using discarded materials he also intends to bring to the forefront the great tragedy of industrialization which is waste. LOCATION:4747 Hatfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/evolution-opening-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130514T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130514T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130318T151259 LAST-MODIFIED:20130429T121813 UID:13008-1368540000-1368565259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Museum Day 2013 DESCRIPTION:   As part of Art Museum Day 2013\, The Warhol is offering FREE admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday\, May 14. Be sure to check out the special exhibition Regarding Warhol: Sixty Artists\, Fifty Years and participate in The Factory\, the lively\, hands-on studio program.   LOCATION:117 Sandusky Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-museum-day-2013/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T233059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130318T143518 LAST-MODIFIED:20130318T143518 UID:12999-1364079600-1364095859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Rustbowl DESCRIPTION:   The Monalloh Foundry present RUSTBOWL- an evening of music\, poetry and puppetry.   As Monalloh's third showcase\, RUSTBOWL will feature musical acts: André Costello and the Cool Minors\, Chet Vincent & Molly Alphabet and Faithful Sinners; poetry by Michael Simon\, Brian DiSanto and Lucy Goubert; and a live puppet show by Zach Dorn.   Featured artist\, Joe Mruk will reimagine the space as a landscape of twisting steel and branches. This RUSTBOWL spawns a myriad of creative talents with their own homespun magic that should not be missed.         LOCATION:4314 Main Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/rustbowl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130330T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130330T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130315T112444 LAST-MODIFIED:20130327T134041 UID:12964-1364688000-1364698859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:TBA/BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) DESCRIPTION:   Co-organized by Patrick Quinn and A. Bill Miller\, TBA/BYOB will be a user-generated\, ad-hoc exhibition\, inside and outside of the building\, presenting as many GIFs\, MOVs\, and other various movement-based media as possible.   BYOB is a series of one-night exhibitions hosting artists and their projectors. Since 2010\, BYOB events have occurred in cities all over the world.   All artists are welcome to participate. Interested artists (especially those who do not have access to a projector) are encouraged\, but not required\, to contact Patrick Quinn in advance at aduulterie@gmail.com.   Confirmed local\, national\, and international artists include: Kevin Clancy | Julie Mallis | Dan Wilcox | Isla Hansen | Craig Fahner | Steve Gurysh | Felipe Castelblanco | Luke Loeffler | Carl Bajandas | Elizabeth Buschman | Lucia Nhamo | Jingjing Chen | Matthew Torti | Amalia Ulman | Daniel Temkin | David Dao Ellena | Morgan Higby-Flowers | Jon Cates | Alfredo Salazar-Caro | Kevin Carey | Shawne Holloway | Anthony Dunn | Bryan Peterson | Nick Kegeyan | A Bill Miller | Patrick Quinn | Daniel Mazzocco | Jenna Kelly   TBA/BYOB will also feature music by Yxu (Braddock\, PA)\,   SON OF DAVID (Pittsburgh\, PA)\,   and dither d00m (Chicago\, IL).   For more information\, please visit their website.   BYOB (BRING YOUR OWN BEAMER) is an idea by Rafael Rozendaal. The first BYOB was organized by Anne De Vries & Rafael Rozendaal in Berlin.   UNSMOKE SYSTEMS ARTSPACE\, a project of Braddock Redux\, is a former Catholic school building that has been repurposed into a gallery/events venue and artist studio spaces. Inspired by the industrial character and the historical importance of Braddock\, UnSmoke Systems seeks to further open the community to those with unconventional and forward-thinking notions about the reuse of urban space and to help reinvigorate this once-bustling town. For more information\, please visit our website at http://www.unsmokeartspace.comor email unsmoke@gmail.com. LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/tbabyob-bring-your-own-beamer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130324T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130312T163420 LAST-MODIFIED:20130312T163539 UID:12928-1364086800-1364104859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Behind the Mask! A Sado-Masquerade DESCRIPTION:   The 5th Installment of Behind the Mask is here and its right around the corner!   Looks Like Shadow Lounge wants to go one more round before it goes and so for the last time at Shadow Lounge Behind The Mask returns!. Come out and say goodbye to shadow lounge with the final Behind The Mask to held in those walls...its short notice but you know its going to be Amazing!!!   Join them for a masked night of intrigue\, eroticism\, art\, entertainment\, and dancing. If you didn't know these are the last days of our beloved Shadow Lounge So Come show your support and your dark side!   This is a welcoming environment and safe environment where participants can explore their encounters with each other\, artwork\, local djs (hip-hop/trance-hop/reggae/dance)\, sexy activities\, and celebrate their individuality and personal seduction.   MASK Required! Participants without masks will be provided ones at the door upon arrival. Costuming is highly recommended and masks required.   Onsite activities and engagingly interactive entertainment will include:   Hosted By: Dr. Strange K.    Mind Blowing Bondage Performances and demonstrations:   The 3rd live body painting competition with two returning champions Seth Leibowitz & Olga Brindar. Both using a live canvas to create masterful works of art onsite!   Paddling Booth/Room (taking the kissing booth concept to a new level) with some new additions\, toys and such ;)   Featuring custom made behind the mask toys by MAXIMUS LEATHER WORKS   Private Photo Booth for self-documenting the evenings encounters with old and new friends\, run by our good friend Mia Donna Maneer   Face and body painting to adorn attendee’s bodies by the amazingly talented Lauren Tooey and\,   A couple hidden surprises behind the event planners masks.   $10 - at the door with mask/costume $15- at the door without mask/costume LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/behind-the-mask-a-sado-masquerade-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130311T172010 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T172010 UID:12894-1363395600-1363395659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Give it Back: A Cancer Benefit DESCRIPTION:   This is it\, YOUR time to shine!   The Electronic Music Community has given you some of the best DJs\, Bands and Events!! Even if you are not an active member\, you can still think of a time when YOUR EMC has gone ABOVE and BEYOND to bring you a day/night of AMAZING MEMORIES! Whether it was in the 80's\,90's\, '00s or the NEW AGE\, There has been at least one event that made you thankful for MUSIC and ART!   This is a call out TO YOU!   "At the end of 2012 I had a conversation with a friend expressing his concerns for his mom\, who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Without ANY health insurance Mama Bear is having a hard time with paying for healthcare and maintaing her lifestyle as she goes through treatment to fight the cancer" T.J. Talent buyer/Artist Manager BC1 of a Kind   "Recently My Mother was diagnosed with Stage-4 Lung Cancer which has spread to her bones. In addition\, last week we found out she has a tumor in her brain. She has NO Health Insurance. Now\, a little about him; He run's G.O.D Audio/Visuals\, Pittsburgh's Lighting and Laser Company. He has donated COUNTLESS hours to bringing you ONLY THE BEST he have to offer. More times than few\, he does so for little to nothing\, for the BETTER of the event. He LOVEs making people smile\, and making everyones night LIGHT UP!   They are reaching out the ALL ELECTRONIC/BAND Communities to JOIN FORCES FOR THIS EVENT. Put EVERYTHING aside\, and GIVE IT BACK" Bear Bridegum of G.O.D/Bro Code Promotion   Be\, Now Rise Up Come Together Give IT Back   G.O.D Visual Productions is bringing out EVERYTHING in their Arsenal\, to ADD to the ALREADY AMAZING LIGHTING at Exit Nightclub (1630 Smallman St Pittsburgh PA)   DJS! Live ART! TONS OF RAFFLES! Silent Auctions! Kissing Booth! Wandering Magician! Photo Booth!   This low price has been put in place to encourage you to participate in the silent auction/raffles/donate during the event   They have a lot of amazing things to raffle off including Tickets to upcoming events\, Limited edition art\, gift certificates to some of their favorite food spots\, Hoops\, Glove Sets\, Handmade Clothing/Jewelery AND SO much more!!!   ALL Raffle/Auction Proceeds and Donations will go to: The Gerri Bridegum Cancer Rehabilitation Fund   IF they SELL OUT the Venue\, they WILL Make An Additional Donation To: UPMC Cancer Center   They will be running a "Kiss for the Cure" Kissing Booth! 2$ Ticket Gets you a KISS ON THE CHEEK with COLORED LIPSTICK! A KISS YOU CAN WEAR ALL NIGHT! Show it Off! Show The Love! EVERYTHING Made at the booth WILL DONATED! Stop By and Say Hi To The Gals AND Guys at the Booth!   Art work will be auctioned off throughout the evening with all proceeds going to the cause.   Art work donations from:   Technicolor Coffin Naked Geometry Jason Furda Erin Cooper Pierce Marratto Jamie Zbrzezny Brad Bianchi Ryan Taylor   LINE UP:   7up (Steel City Funk)   Eviction (Audiophile)   Sneaky Mike {Master of Ceremonies} (Brokewhore Records)   The Assassins (1337)   Get Nasty (BC1)   Baloo (G.O.D/Bro Code)   James Gyre (Obvious) LOCATION:1630 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/give-it-back-a-cancer-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130320T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130320T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130311T162135 LAST-MODIFIED:20130311T162135 UID:12888-1363816800-1363827659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Slaughterhouse Arts DESCRIPTION:   An art show just for you and the coming of Spring!   RELDmetal - rings and earrings Hannah Michael Galvin - mixed media art Lauren Stauffer - inspired fashions Dean Cercone - beautiful paintings Jesse Sindler - origami lanterns   This is a public event\, please invite your friends! Refreshments! Music! Art! You! LOCATION:5136 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/slaughterhouse-arts/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130225T112538 LAST-MODIFIED:20130225T112610 UID:12628-1362189600-1362207659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Wickerman Burn Benefit DESCRIPTION:   A wonderful dance party to benefit the art grants for the Wickerman Burn June 2013!   Featuring special performances by $neaky Mike\, BassMint\, dj yr life & more.         LOCATION:6119 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/wickerman-burn-benefit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T030059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130222T192811 LAST-MODIFIED:20130228T103343 UID:12605-1362193200-1362211259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:AFTAKRAWL DESCRIPTION:   DOMINANT FORCE AND URBAN ELITE GALLERY PRESENT AFTAKRAWL! (AFTER UNBLURRED)   An exciting and diversified group of artists showcasing new artwork in Pittsburgh's alluring new party hot spot! 10 Artists and 8 dj's/producers will unleash inspirational and beautiful art and music to feast your eyes and ears on!   Live performances and DJ sets from   MAGGZ Astral Swing by Maggz & Omari T   SPAED HIGH ART by SPAED   MR. OWL   SHISA   MOEMAW NAEDON   ERIC D   DONNY JEPP   INFINITE DREAMSTATE   Artwork by   LIZZEE SOLOMON SETH STORCK NATALIE GABLE LYNN RATKOVICH MARK MURDZAK SEAN REVES JASON FURDA AMANDA JANE JESSICA HEBERLE SHAWN MOZOLOK LOCATION:311 S. Craig Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/aftakrawl/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T073000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T203059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130222T145720 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T145720 UID:12598-1362141000-1362187859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Bodycast DESCRIPTION:   SOLD OUT   An Artist Lecture by Suzanne Bocanegra starring Frances McDormand.   'Bodycast' was developed by New York-based performance and installation artist Suzanne Bocanegra and is performed by her and Academy Award-winning actress Frances McDormand. Bocanegra spent time in a body cast from ages 13–15 due to scoliosis\, an experience that influenced her development as an artist and a woman. Through McDormand\, the body cast becomes a vehicle for the discussion of notions of female beauty in the history of art and in life.   Part artist talk\, part performance\, part essay\, part live video installation\, 'Bodycast' allows Bocanegra\, channeled largely through McDormand\, to tell a tale of ancient Rome\, Texas rose queens\, scoliosis\, Scottish tartans\, the history of how artists are taught to make art\, and how all of us are taught to look at it. Its debut performance is at Carnegie Museum of Art on March 1. It will have its New York premiere at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in the fall.     LOCATION:4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/bodycast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130302T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130222T143922 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T143922 UID:12595-1362178800-1362207659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION:   Monk's Place- LUPEC presents: Salon des Femmes de la Yinz Join LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) from 6 pm - 10 pm at Monk's Place\, 3634 Penn Avenue\, for an all-local-women-artists exhibition. Let's toast to our local women artists and celebrate LUPEC's ongoing efforts to dismantle the patriarchy. This exhibition is the kick-off event for LUPEC's Women's History Month programming and will include classic cocktails and light snacks. All proceeds from art sales go directly to the artists.   Pandemic at Brillobox 9:30pm-2am ($5 cover) 21+ Balalaika Serenade Go get down and march to the beat of Serbian Brass\, Russian Gypsy Guitar\, Bulgarian Chalga\, Albanian Tallava\, Cumbia\, Bhangra\, Tropical Bass\, Bollywood\, Arabic Pop\, Afrobeats\, Reggaeton\, Baile Funk\, Gypsy Brass\, Tecno Brega\, Thai Pop\, and a lot more Global Ruckus. Plenty of drinking\, dancing\, stomping and yelling.   Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space 7pm-10pm “Heaven Didn’t Want Them: New Works by Christian Breitkreutz and Mike Egan” Runs to March 24th.   Garfield Artworks 7pm-10 pm Spooky Kids Show. A collaboration of Alan Faler\, Devin Bank\, Robert Revay and Autumn Hallas - people who don't have much in common but happen to make lots of art. Depictions of reality filter through their twisted brains\,and out comes this nifty show of paintings\, photography and sculpture. Donation requested.   Artisan 7pm-10pm Artisan Presents Tintype Photography by Jason Snyder Jason Snyder uses a process discovered in the 1850's. Tintype photographs\, despite their name\, don't involve the use of tin at all - they are made directly on aluminum plates inside of the camera\, yielding a unique\, one of a kind image using what is known as the Wet Collodion process. The plates are dried and varnished to protect them\, ensuring their longevity. You end up with a unique image rendered in silver. Jason will be displaying his work and doing live demonstrations. You can also have your picture taken right in the gallery!   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination 7pm-10pm Don't Miss the Closing reception for "Spaz" & "Spazimon"! Featuring a retrospective of past and present work by Spaz and a collaboration between Spaz and Melissa Ciccocioppo from 2 to 3-D. Musical Guests the amazing sing-a-long artists: the Allegheny Bilge Rats Shanty Choir and Special Guest Star: G-L-O-R-I-A.   Law office of Richard J. Walters and Adjacent Downstairs Artspace a/ka The Dance Emporium 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM Dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon.   Studio 5013 features paintings by Louise Criss.   Most Wanted Fine Art 6pm -11pm Fit to Print: a group show of Master Printers Opening Reception for the Month Long Exhibit New Knees performs at 9pm and Grand Snafu performs at 9:30pm. Large Prints presented by world famous rock poster printers Strawberry Luna\, Woodblock super stars Tugboat Print Shop\, Lithographs from Texas based Vermillion Press\, and More   Stuff N Such Society "The Art of Collectible Culture" Free Event -6pm to 10pm. March 2\, 2013 7pm -10pm Free Event Opening Reception for Pittsburgh Punk Rock a month long group exhibit. Pittsburgh is part of Punk Rock History. Curator Steve Cetra is an unofficial Pittsburgh Punk Rock Historian chronicling the Steel City’s underground music contributions. This show collaboration features art from Zach Schweitzer \, graphic designer and band member in Steel City Slingers and Photo Joe and the Negatives. Josh Carter\, former tattoo artist and current drummer for Highway 13. Lynn Ratkovich \, art teacher and artist from Siren studios. Dougie Duerring\, photographer as well as pieces from members of the “Turbojugend Iron City (TJ IRON CITY) “ which is the Pittsburgh chapter fan club for the death punk band “Turbonegro” from Norway. “Turbonegro means “fast and black”\, which their music is. Stuff N Such Society is a new art and retail venue. Specializing in relics that mirror the ways music\, sports\, and entertainment have shaped our national memory. Visitors can purchase whimsical items like vintage and antique toys\, collectible magazines\, records\, Movie/Tv/Music memorabilia\, comics\, posters and more!   Check out Awesome Books\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   ARTica 6pm-10pm GO-GO GA/GI! Get Info on next month's Geek Art/Green Innovator's Festival and lots of other "Cool Stuff" at Pittsburgh's most eclectic antique emporium. It's our Annual Indoor Flea Market. Outrageously low prices. You can still Find "it" at ARTica! Open Saturday\, too from noon to 6 pm. or by appointment.   Assemble: A Community Space for Arts + Technology 6pm-10pm A group exhibition about personal identity\, community\, & recognition\, featuring diverse regional & international artists. featured artists: brittany mcbryde [film] [pittsburgh] daniel klein [paper] [pittsburgh] diana gilon [multimedia] [new york] patricia ezratty-bailey [photography] [new york] tony haddad [performative storytelling] [tel aviv]   Toro’s Tavern Friday Night Stand Up Comedy from 9pm -11pm $2\,3\,5 drink specials from 5pm - 10pm   Artists in Mission Gallery 7pm-11pm Art exhibit & Musicians' jam session - everyone welcome! Free food and drinks!   That’s Sharp Boutique The cold is a good reason to add more interesting\, cool and stylish sweaters\, to your winter wardrobe. As a matter of fact\, Come check out the winter inventory period. At That's Sharp Boutique\, you will get an additional 25% off of already marked down clothing. This includes Womens\, Mens and juniors clothing. This offer does not include jewerly. That's Sharp welcomes you!   BFG Cafe 6pm-10pm Beautiful pieces available so check it out! Come hungry and order from a fabulous Greek menu.   Old Saxifrage 7pm-11pm Small abstract works by Laura Phillips and Laurie Trok address inevitable change and the passage of time. Inspired by journaling and poetry\, Phillips and Trok use imagery and text to create works that document personal struggles and fleeting moments. Opening reception: 7-11 PM Show runs March 1pm-8pm.   Commonplace at Voluto 6pm-9pm There will be pie day Friday. Heather Tauk is our artist for February   Pittsburgh Glass Center 6pm-9pm Hot Jam. Heat defying acts of art including glassblowing and flameworking demonstrations. Plus\, explore Eunsuh Choi’s new exhibition\, “Consciousness.” This event is free and open to the public.   Verde Mexican Cantina "Local artist Gabe Felice's vibrant mural accompanies crafty margaritas and Mod Mex cuisine." Dinner begins at 5pm every night\, with Happy Hour from 5pm-7pm Monday thru Friday. Join them for brunch on Sundays from 11am-2pm!   LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-10/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130222T133236 LAST-MODIFIED:20130222T133236 UID:12586-1364058000-1364068859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Mean Girls Artist Talks DESCRIPTION:   Mean Girls is a traveling exhibition curated by Jill Larson and in partnership with Strong Women Strong Girls. The exhibit examines the dynamics of bullying which starts at an early age on the playground and continues through higher education and into the work place. Bullying between females take place every day in many forms- from physical violence to verbal abuse\, cyber-bullying\, and even cell phone apps created for the specific purpose of bullying.   Artist Talk by exhibiting regional artists: Vanessa German\, Jenn Gooch\, Randie Snow and Sonja Sweterlitsch   LOCATION:812 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/mean-girls-artist-talks/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130323T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130219T170846 LAST-MODIFIED:20130319T172126 UID:12529-1364083200-1364083259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Swan Day Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:   Get your tickets here.   No Name Players presents the 5th Annual SWAN Day Pittsburgh event!   There is no other event like it in Pittsburgh! In one evening\, you will experience WORLD PREMIERE MUSIC\, DANCE\, POETRY\, THEATRE\, FILM\, FASHION\, and VISUAL ART by more than 50 local female artists.   These new works will be INSPIRED BY INTERVIEWS with women and girls from the Pittsburgh area\, ranging in age from 9 to 65.   SWAN (Support Women Artists Now) Day is an international holiday honoring women in the arts. In 2012\, SWAN Day co-founder Martha Richards named No Name Players one of seven international SWAN Day partners\, alongside producers in Kenya\, Bulgaria\, New York\, Massachusetts\, Connecticut\, and Florida.   SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2013 will also boast a fabulous PRE-SHOW RECEPTION featuring a champagne toast sponsored by Perle\, hors d’oeuvres graciously provided by big Burrito Group\, Atria’s\, and Blue\, live music\, and more! It will also feature a screening of the SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2013 interview footage that inspired this year’s artists. The reception begins at 6:00pm. Tickets for the reception must be purchased in advance.   In addition\, No Name Players will be giving away items generously donated by ModCloth\, Salon Vivace and more!   SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2013 is for mature audiences.   BUT WAIT\, THEY ARE NOT DONE YET...   Announcing SWAN DAY JR!   For the first time\, in addition to the evening performance\, No Name Players will be presenting a SWAN Day event geared toward and dedicated to cultivating an appreciation for the arts in a younger audience.   The first annual installment of SWAN Day Pittsburgh Jr. will be presented at 1:00pm on the afternoon of March 23rd and will feature performances by Pittsburgh’s emerging young female artists as well as select professional women from Pittsburgh’s artistic community! Tickets for SWAN Day Pittsburgh Jr. are $5 cash at the door. Doors open at 12:30pm. This performance will be appropriate for audiences aged 10 and up.   SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2013 Media Sponsor: WYEP   SWAN Day Pittsburgh Sponsors: WomenArts\, ModCloth\, Atria's\, big Burrito Group\, Perle\, Blue\, and Salon Vivace. LOCATION:6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/swan-day-pittsburgh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130307T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130308T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130219T164713 LAST-MODIFIED:20130306T203317 UID:12525-1362704400-1362726059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:RAW Pittsburgh Presents: GENERATION DESCRIPTION:   RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights up and coming creatives in visual art\, film/video\, fashion\, music\, HMU artistry\, photography\, and performing art.   For more information go to RAW's website.   Tickets on sale now here.   Featured Artists Include the following:   VISUAL ART: Ashley J. Hickey Brad Bianchi DJack Joe Deck Johnross Matty Freebles Melissa Ciccocioppo Murdzak Pierce Marratto Pretty Macabre Dolls Theodore Bolha   MUSIC: Universal Beat Union   Stranded Aliens   MAKEUP ARTISTRY: Eric Hargrove Maggy Pawlesh   FASHION: A&B Styles Makayla Wray   HAIR: A. Michelle Stylez Jameson Leigh   PHOTOGRAPHY: David Kelly Julia Ann Kathryn Stabile Tommy V Photography   FILM: Jake Mulliken   PERFORMANCE ART: A Faye Penni Patches Pixie Laine   Host: Knowledge Build and Kate Magoc   DJ: Mad Tom Brown   What is RAW? RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art\, film\, fashion\, music\, hair & makeup artistry\, photography\, models and performing art.   RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools\, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they can be seen\, heard and loved. RAW educates\, connects and exposes emerging artists in 54 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.   What Can I Expect? RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening\, musical performances\, fashion shows\, a pop-up art gallery\, performance art and featured hairstylists and makeup artists. These artists are all local\, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.   RAW events feature a cash bar for cocktails while you enjoy the night. Dress code is fashionable attire\, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity! Don't miss out on the biggest collection of artists in one venue in Pittsburgh!   Help us Support Local Artists! LOCATION:1916 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/raw-pittsburgh-presents-generation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130218T162329 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T163000 UID:12457-1362182400-1362193259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art for Animal Friends DESCRIPTION:   Opening Reception for Pittsburgh Punk Rock a month long group exhibit.   Punks for Pets. Pittsburgh Punk Rock Artists present art for Animal Friends.   New Knees performs at 9pm and Grand Snafu performs at 9:30pm on MWFA Stage   Curator Steve Cetra is an unofficial Pittsburgh Punk Rock Historian chronicling the Steel City’s underground music contributions. This show collaboration features art from Zach Schweitzer \, graphic designer and band member in Steel City Slingers and Photo Joe and the Negatives. Josh Carter\, former tattoo artist and current drummer for Highway 13. Lynn Ratkovich \, art teacher and artist from Siren studios. Dougie Duerring\, photographer as well as pieces from members of the “Turbojugend Iron City (TJ IRON CITY) “ which is the Pittsburgh chapter fan club for the death punk band “Turbonegro” from Norway. “Turbonegro means “fast and black”\, which their music is. 50% of sales go to Animal Friends with the rest going to the artists.   LOCATION:5015 Penn Ave , Pittsburgh , PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-for-animal-friends/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T190059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130218T153036 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T171526 UID:12442-1361656800-1361664059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:35th Anniversary Bash: Tom Sarver's Art Olympic Theatre DESCRIPTION:   The Mattress Factory 35th Anniversary Bash continues with Tom Sarver’s Art Olympic Theatre.   Watch three teams of artists led by Julia Cahill\, Nina Marie Barbuto and Christiane Leach compete to build sculptural installations while you enjoy food and beverages\, audience participation games and music. During the closing ceremonies their special guest judges announce the winning installation.   LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/35th-anniversary-bash-tom-sarvers-art-olympic-theatre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130221T223059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130218T144454 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T144856 UID:12425-1361493000-1361503859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Oh Snap! Launch Party DESCRIPTION: FREE launch party of "Oh Snap! Your Take on Our Photographs"   Eat: Free snacks Drink: Full Bar with Great Lakes Brews and Cocktails Dance: DJ Gordy G (of Title Town) TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party - LIVE MIX Volume 1 (June 30\, 2012) by Title Town Soul & Funk Party on Mixcloud Create: Light graffiti\, digital photo booth images\, and more See: Your pics in their ongoing web/gallery photo project   Share your photos now at ohsnap.cmoa.org LOCATION:4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/oh-snap-launch-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T213000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130224T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130211T184304 LAST-MODIFIED:20130215T154157 UID:12363-1361673000-1361689259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Someday Is Today DESCRIPTION:Someday Is Today is a charity event and chance auction.   The Cause   The LLS is the world's largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia\, lymphoma\, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma\, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world and provides free information and support services. In the organization's 60+ years\, the LLS has invested more than $875 million of funds to develop new cancer treatments. In the past 12 years alone\, half the cancer therapies approved by the FDA were developed with research supported by LLS. Blood cancer research has been a gateway to new therapies for all cancers. For more info\, check out the website.   The Talent   Robin Vote - This quartet describes their sound as having roots in the panic\, existential tumult\, and doom-folk scenes. And if you mix that with skiffle and fairy-tale\, you get a sort of glam-jazz. What does that actually mean? Well\, you'll have to go find out!     El Chupacabra - This group includes members of several local bands and is sure to be crowd pleaser! Playing as El Chupacabra they showcase cutting-edge jazz-based hip-hop and funk.   Cutups - As a resident DJ at Lazercrunk and Fuzz\, Cutups loves to push new forms of electronic bass music onto Pittsburgh dance floors. For this event he'll be spinning a fun mashed up selection of dance party jams of all styles\, from the past and the future. (http://cutupsmethod.com/)   Rolling Ruler - A collaboration between Vasculator (Void Tactical Media) and Luke Owens (Technoir) is always certain to result in some strange noise (http://rhinoplex.org/vasculator & http://technoiraudio.com/)   The Goods   Each attendee will receive a complimentary auction ticket for paying the $5 cover and additional tickets will be reasonably priced (tbd).   Many thanks to these local businesses for their generous donations:   Legume - $100 gift card Yoga Hive - a free class + t-shirt Tazza D'oro - a $10 gift card Evolve Modern Hairdressing - a free haircut Capristo Salon & Wellness Spa - free manicure Spak Brothers - $40 Gift Card Zenith - free brunch for 2 720 Records - TBD Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Garden\, Inc - 4 Passes Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra - 2 Passes Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History - 4 Passes Pittsburgh Pirates - 2 tickets   In addition to the following local talents:   Several Conclusions - custom made cigar box boxset Prometheus Burning - CDs Donora - TBD Joy Ike - TBD Jason Baldinger - 4 books of poetry Sonja Sweterlitsch - a sitting and portrait painting of the winner Chriss Glauthier - a painting Tara Jackman - baked goods Nikki Teladictorian - Unlucky Doll Art Emily Rice - TBD Bree Chumley - framed photograph print of Coney Island   LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/someday-is-today/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130301T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130211T145107 LAST-MODIFIED:20130304T193120 UID:12342-1362178800-1362196859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Salon des Femmes de la Yinz DESCRIPTION:   Even though it is estimated that 51% of all working visual artists today are women; only 5% of the art currently display in American museums is by women. So to bring awareness to this inequality and to right this wrong: LUPEC brings you a show of art by local feminist artists who may someday end up in the history books themselves. Each of these talented and Classy Art Broads will be celebrated in honor of LUPEC's Classy Art Forebroads. Expect to see some amazing art and delicious and rare cocktails.   A sample of confirmed artists include: Randie Snow\, Lauren Toohey\, Masha Fikhman\, Lauren Jurysta\, Beth McClone\, Laurie Trok\, Sam Thorp and many many more.   Gallery Opening: Friday March 1st 6pm- to 11pm.   LUPEC (Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails) works tirelessly in a world of beer and pre-packaged CHEXTM mix to breed\, raise and release cocktails that are endangered or even believed to be extinct in today's society. LUPEC continues the 150 year American tradition of dangerous women calling themselves Ladies and getting together in groups\, clubs\, and societies to work undercover while chipping away at the patriarchy.   LOCATION:3634 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/salon-des-femmes-de-la-yinz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130208T151850 LAST-MODIFIED:20130208T151850 UID:12300-1361037600-1361048459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY: Saturday Crafternoons DESCRIPTION:   Wonder what it's like to be an artist or work in a museum? Join us this week\, as we welcome artists and educators from the Mattress Factory Museum to our Saturday Crafternoons! Create your own installation box and imagine what it might be like to be an artist at the Mattress Factory! All materials provided.   Saturday Crafternoons:   Wanna get your craft on? Join Assemble on the weekends for Saturday Crafternoons! On Saturday Crafternoons\, local artists and crafters facilitate kid-focused craft workshops and other creative activities with educational components. Crafternoons are always drop-in events\, meaning that kids (and grown-ups too!) can stop by to complete a project or participate in a fun activity and leave whenever they need to. Always fun\, always free! LOCATION:5125 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15224, Select a Country: URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/saturday-crafternoons/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130205T154016 LAST-MODIFIED:20130205T154016 UID:12228-1361037600-1361048459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Lab DESCRIPTION:   Mattress Factory will be sharing a little slice of its creative projects with The LAB and Assemble at 5125 Penn Ave.   Make your own installation box and imagine what it might be like to be an artist at the Mattress Factory. LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-lab/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130223T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130204T172017 LAST-MODIFIED:20130218T162027 UID:12210-1361658600-1361674859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Urbanist PGH Launch & TEDx Grandview After Party DESCRIPTION:   Go help them celebrate the first release of URBANIST PGH and the success of the first TEDxGrandviewAve conference for a night of food\, drinks\, music\, art\, and more from some of their favorite Urbanist friends! Mingle with TEDx speakers and see firsthand the innovation that's taking place in PGH!   FOOD: Bar Marco\, Salt of the Earth\, Franktuary\, Fukuda\, El Burro\, Bluebird Kitchen\, Marty's Market\, & Round Corner Cantina   DRINKS: Full Pint\, PGH Winery\, Stir Society\, and Red Star Kobucha   MUSIC: Titletown TITLE TOWN Soul & Funk Party - LIVE MIX Volume 1 (June 30\, 2012) by Title Town Soul & Funk Party on Mixcloud   Art: Mean Girls\, SPACE   Get your tickets here. LOCATION:812 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/urbanist-pgh-launch-tedx-grandview-after-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130215T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130215T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130204T165252 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T165252 UID:12206-1360969200-1360980059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"The One that Got Away"- Art Show DESCRIPTION:   Artists: Justin Cooper\, Meghan Olson\, Jaci Rice\, Tom Sarver\, Kara Skylling   A small and diverse group of established and emerging Pittsburgh artists were challenged with visually portraying their notions of the nostalgic and universal theme\, "The One That Got Away." Conjured to the surface and set on display in the comfortably atmospheric Gallery of the Brew House Association\, viewers connect with a variety of familiar and unfamiliar stories. LOCATION:2100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-one-that-got-away-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130212T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130212T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130204T164615 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T164615 UID:12204-1360706400-1360706459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Charlie Atlas DESCRIPTION:   CHARLES ATLAS has been active as a filmmaker and video artist since the 1970s. He has made pioneering media/dance works\, multi-channel video installations\, feature-length documentaries\, video art works for television and live electronic performances.   His recent projects include the solo shows: The Illusion of Democracy at Luhring Augustine Bushwick and Discount Body Parts at De Hallen Museum in Holland; live performance/installations: In Residence at the 2012 Whitney Biennial and The Pedestrians\, in collaboration with Mika Tajima/New Humans at The South London Gallery; and Ocean\, a film of Merce Cunningham’s epic dance at the Walker Art Center. Atlas has received a Guggenheim Fellowship\, three “Bessie” (New York Dance and Performance) Awards and was the 2006 recipient of the Foundation for Contemporary Art’s biennial John Cage Award. LOCATION:5000 Forbes Ave , Pittsburgh , 15219 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/charlie-atlas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130204T151421 LAST-MODIFIED:20130204T151421 UID:12186-1361059200-1361073659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art of Atila Ozer DESCRIPTION:   The Art of Atila Ozer will open February 11th with a reception featuring Deniz Cil on the 16th at 7pm. Cil is managing editor of the Journal of Conflict Resolution and the niece of Atila Ozer and will speak on behalf of the late Atila Ozer.   Ozer was a top international cartoonist who spent his life creating intriguing\, meaningful cartoon art\, while also educating others on the craft. Ozer’s illustrations commented on world peace through the symbolic iconography of cartoons and depicted the medium’s powerful language. His research\, presentations\, and articles emphasized cartoon art’s place in international culture as a means of communication. As a member of the Turkish Cartoonists Association (FECO) since 1975\, Ozer certainly helped put Turkey on the map as a force in the cartoon art community.   The exhibition which runs through April\, is supported in part by The American Middle East Institute. The American Middle East Institute is an independent\, non-profit organization headquartered in Pittsburgh\, Pennsylvania\, that is focused on building business\, educational and cultural ties between the United States and the countries of the Middle East. We believe these kinds of connections represent a powerful form of diplomacy and bridge-building.   Get tickets for the reception here   LOCATION:945 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-of-atila-ozer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130210T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130210T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130201T110032 LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T110032 UID:12135-1360540800-1360551659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:An Introduction to Improvisation Freejazz with Taylor Knight DESCRIPTION:   A monthly open introductory workshop for experiments in the basic principles in The Pillow Project's Freejazz methods. This course is intended for anyone with absolutely any level of experience/inexperience in physical movement of any kind.   [ THE TEACHING PHILOSOPHY ] Freejazz is accessible to absolutely anyone with any range of motion; An organic method of physicalizing music as a jazz musician plays the moment\, directing individuals to be deliberately and fully ‘non-fictional’ of how they move\, where they are at\, the circumstances they are in and who they are.   Studying freejazz is to reveal our individual instincts\, intentions\, awareness\, and strengths through original movement creation\, without an emphasis on having a technical body or employing a traditional vocabulary of learned sequencing and shapes.   The Pillow Project works with\, studies and teaches the freejazz philosophy across disciplines and mediums\, having applied acoustics\, projected components\, site-specific locations\, human physiology and psychology to the explanation of how and why music is perceived through the mind and body. Components of the freejazz method have been taught to children\, seniors\, non-dancers\, musicians\, individuals with limited motion\, as well as professional dancers and performing artists.   Seasonal workshops\, classes and immersion studies ask the student to identify with\, adapt\, and clarify their natural disposition with the present circumstance. Participants are encouraged to collaborate with new artists\, create site-specific work around the city\, learn to actively observe\, openly communicate with one another\, and to take risks together as performers\, as musical composers\, and as expressive artists of this time. LOCATION:214 N. Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, 15208 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/an-introduction-to-improvisation-freejazz-with-taylor-knight/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130209T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130210T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130201T104643 LAST-MODIFIED:20130201T104643 UID:12133-1360458000-1360472459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:SECOND SATURDAYS at The Space Upstairs DESCRIPTION:   The Space Upstairs welcomes local music friends and guests to this very special SECOND SATURDAYS filled with physical-Freejazz\, real-time collaborations and the debut of new SECOND SATURDAY host Zëk Stewart (as our regular host and Artistic Director of The Pillow Project\, Pearlann Porter\, will be simultaneously jazzing from Paris for the next 3 months).   Also featured this month will be new conceptual multimedia work by the resident artists at The Space Upstairs\, the premiere of several short dance-for-the-camera works\, and vertical chalking by Jordan Bush.   $10 suggested donation at the door   The SECOND SATURDAYS jazz-happenings are an original creation for igniting a new movement of live\, physical-jazz in Pittsburgh... sharing dance\, light and music together in a truly unique jazz-lounge/performance-gallery atmosphere. Every second Saturday of the month features an evening open to the public of ongoing improvisational performances\, live multimedia experimentation's and honest\, spontaneous\, jazzed expressions of the moment. LOCATION:214 N. Lexington Street, Pittsburgh, 15208 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/second-saturdays-at-the-space-upstairs/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130131T172636 LAST-MODIFIED:20130131T172636 UID:12125-1359756000-1359766859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Shaw Galleries: A New World Will Be Revealed DESCRIPTION:   A new world will be revealed...as they unroll nearly 40 feet of Keith Stromp's incomparable 4\,500 ft. imaginary map in a very special two-day exhibit\, "Keith Stromp: The T.E.W.E.L.\,"   In 1982 Keith Stromp found a creative way to while away the long hours he spent working as a security guard. He began to work on what he called “The T.E.W.E.L\," an acronym for “The East West Express Line.” It was a map of an imaginary railroad Stromp envisioned that traveled across the country\, from Eastern shores to the Westernmost states.   Drawn in ballpoint pen and color Sharpie markers on graph paper\, it was to be only a few feet long. Well\, over 20 years and countless hours later it is 4\,500 feet long\, comprising some 19\,500 ft. of track drawn over 18 rolls of graph paper. And not only that\, Stromp’s map has come to depict much more than a cartographic view of the United States as he sees it. While “The T.E.W.E.L" often crosses through real cities\, like Portsmouth\, N.H.\, and Pittsburgh\, PA\, at other times Stromp has taken “The T.E.W.E.L" to places only imagined\, such as The Emerald City from the Wizard Of Oz.   Stromp is currently working on roll 19\, with the goal of creating a map that will be a mile long\, once completed! LOCATION:805 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/shaw-galleries-a-new-world-will-be-revealed/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130405T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130129T173123 LAST-MODIFIED:20130129T173123 UID:12087-1365199200-1365206459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Anonymous Bodies II art collective - "Mash-Up Body" DESCRIPTION:   Get your tickets here.   KST PRESENTS Mash Up Body   Mash Up Body is a new performance installation choreographed by Kate Watson-Wallace\, created in collaboration with musician Christopher Sean Powell (ManMan)\, dramaturge Jaamil Kosoko\, and dancers Devynn Emory\, Jasmine Hearn\, Cori Olinghouse\, and Marjani Forte.   Mash Up Body is a meditation on multi-layered identity\, and the many attentions and influences they have in their bodies. Part runway\, part club\, part proscenium\, this experience is a series of confessionals. In it\, we become you\, and each other. This performance is an experiment in becoming fierce\, fragile\, unadorned. They are inside a dream. The logic is new to them. They use their bodies as channels to conjure memories of each other\, and play people they are not. 8 PM Curtain \, 7 PM Mixer. LOCATION:5941 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/anonymous-bodies-ii-art-collective-mash-up-body/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130315T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130128T174131 LAST-MODIFIED:20130313T123711 UID:12052-1363392000-1363402859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Attack 2 DESCRIPTION:   After the success of the first show\, they have decided to do another\, and now it looks like this will become a biannual event with a spring and fall show.   The Art Attack is a charitable event\, that features live art creation\, and music.   ART ATTACK 2 benefitting the Western PA Humane Society   Attending Artists: Josh Suchoza\, Jason McGarry\, Jason Angst\, Meliora Angst\, Nathan Mould\, Joe Baker\, Sam Thorp\, Michael Patrick\, Michael Galone\, Jared Altamare\, Ross Kennedy\, Phil Seth\, Donnie Toomer\, Emil Paternoster\, Andy Shingleton\, Bill Gilliland\, Shannon Daley\, Whitney Schiller\, Steph Sciullo\, Lauren Toohey\, Peter J. Larkin III\, Lindsey Cook\, Kati Zmenkowski\, Brittney Werner\, Shawn Coss\, Sean McCarthy\, Andy Yoder\, and Jon Orr.   DJs: Rob Chilldren DJ Nielson Nuke Knocka   $5.00 Donation at the door.   The event is open for all to attend\, come out and meet some great artists\, donate to a good cause\, enjoy some killers DJs\, and get served by some most excellent bartenders! LOCATION:4016 Butler St., Pittsburgh, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-attack-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130215T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130216T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130128T165616 LAST-MODIFIED:20130130T123411 UID:12030-1360980000-1360998059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:2 Legit DESCRIPTION:   2 Legit "BassCellar2.0"   Your Maestro's for the evening will be   **Bachelors Of Science** (First Pgh Performance) San Francisco\,CA Drum and Bass   **Divine Elements** (DJ SET) Los Angeles\,CA Drum and Bass   **PLS DNT STP** Philadelphia\,PA Dub Step   **Cynik Lethal Ft. Hyjax**(Live-First Pgh Performance) BC1 of a Kind Future Bass Step This is not a DJ Performance this will be done live   **Moti**(First Pgh Performance) Street Ritual BC1 of a Kind Future Bass/Glitch HOP   **Tenova and Nice Nate** Special blend tag set Legions of Dance/Wonderland WV Progressive House/Electro   Time slots 9-945 tenova and nice nate 945-1030 MOTI 1030-1115 Cynik Lethal ft. Hyjax 1115-12 Divine Elements DJ SET 12-1 PLS DN STP 1-2 Bachelors of science   Visuals and art Provided by Will McLaughlin and the BC1 Artist Check Will's art out here   Lighting by Lab Therapy   Lasers by G.O.D.   Art by: Naked Geometry Matt Hunter Steven Yeager   No hard copy tickets will be available. For every ticket purchased through Inticketing.com a Tree will be planted!!!   LOCATION:1630 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/2-legit-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130128T131218 LAST-MODIFIED:20130128T131218 UID:11987-1359774000-1359788459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Tebtacles and Cottontails DESCRIPTION: Check out Kara Zuzu's all new art  after the gallery crawl on Friday. LOCATION:4121 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/tebtacles-and-cottontails/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130207T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130207T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130122T165102 LAST-MODIFIED:20130206T113331 UID:11879-1360285200-1360285259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:RAW Pittsburgh Presents: Discovery DESCRIPTION:   Tickets on sale here!   Check out performing and visual arts\, musicians\, filmmakers\, photographers\, make up & hair artists and fashion designers all in one event.   For more information check out RAW's website.   Featured Artists Include the following:   Visual Art: Jesse Buman Kathryn Carr Gabe Felice Matt Gatto Matt Gondek Brian Gonnella Kevin John Graham James Gyre JMALMAL LinShuttr Jason Sauer Emily Young   Performance Art: Casey Hallas The Dahlia   Film: Brian Cottington   Fashion: Elaine Healy Streetheart   Hair: Crystal Madae Stephanie Truchan   Makeup: Dinessa Belli Brazil Raine   Photography: Duerring Photography Nicole Jarock   Music: Crome Baby Jesus Morgantics   ____________________________________________________________ Host: Knowledge Build DJ: Mad Tom Brown   What is RAW? RAW:natural born artists is an independent arts organization that hand-selects and spotlights independent creatives in visual art\, film\, fashion\, music\, hair & makeup artistry\, photography\, models and performing art.   RAW's mission is to provide up-and-coming artists of all creative realms with the tools\, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity so that they can be seen\, heard and loved. RAW educates\, connects and exposes emerging artists in 54 artistic communities nationwide through monthly showcase events. Join us in celebrating the work of these artists.   What Can You Expect? RAW events are multi-faceted artistic showcases. Each event features a film screening\, musical performances\, fashion shows\, a pop-up art gallery\, performance art and featured hairstylists and makeup artists. These artists are all local\, hand-picked talent who have been chosen to feature at RAW.   RAW events feature a cash bar for cocktails while you enjoy the night. Dress code is fashionable attire\, so dress for the occasion and get ready for an artistic circus of creativity! Don't miss out on the biggest collection of artists in one venue in Pittsburgh!   LOCATION:1916 Smallman St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/raw/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130201T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130122T110404 LAST-MODIFIED:20130122T110712 UID:11830-1359763200-1359774059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Opening for 'Spaz' & 'Spazimon' DESCRIPTION:   "Spazimon" is a collaboration between Spaz and Melissa Ciccocioppo\, and "Spaz" is a retrospective of past and present work by Spaz! This exhibition will be up through March 1\, 2013.   The opening reception musical special guest star will be North Star (holy folk) who will sing and play her ukelele. Also featuring folk songs with Stewart James\, and thrash violin by Joey Molinarno!   “Spazimon” is an exploration in 2 and 3 dimensions of creatures which exist in our minds.   Spazimon is about the roots of pokemon. The yokai. The hundreds of Japanese spirits. The idea that anyone can give birth to their own unicorns or Pikachu and these things embody all the wonder of fantasy and play for adults who never lost a sense of wonder. Most\, if not all\, of them are peaceful and non-violent\, and every single one of them radiates pure joy. One look at any of them will bring a smile to your face. Life shouldn’t be so serious all the time. There should be plenty of room for fun and imagination\, and the Spazimon reflect that.   The idea for Spazimon came one day while Melissa and Spaz were drinking coffee at Crazy Mocha. Spaz showed Melissa a drawing of a cute little bumblebee/bunny creature he did the prior night. They decided it looked like a silly Pokemon and thus\, the term Spazimon was born. Within a couple of weeks he had drawn over 150 of them. Since Melissa loves a challenge when it comes to sculpting\, she felt inspired and decided to take a shot at replicating them in polymer clay. It was a huge success. This show will display 20 sculptures plus all of the original 2D drawings. Also showing is a retrospective look at Spaz’s drawings from 20 years ago to the present day. LOCATION:5006 Penn Ave , Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/opening-for-spaz-spazimon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130220T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130220T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130121T165857 LAST-MODIFIED:20130121T165857 UID:11819-1361397600-1361397659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Make + Break Mixer DESCRIPTION:   Make new friends; make new things! Join the Pittsburgh Technology Council for an Art + Technology happening at Assemble\, a community space for arts + technology in the Penn Avenue Arts District. Get ready for an interactive night of making\, breaking\, and reinterpreting art and technology. Featuring themed stations -- including electronics\, soldering\, programming\, soft circuits and more – you can make while you mix – and get connected in the Art + Tech community.   Don’t miss this chance to show your skills\, and discover the fun of DIY!   Time: 5:00 – 5:30 pm: Registration & Reception 5:30 -- Welcome from ASSEMBLE and PTC 5:30 – 7:00 pm – Making and Breaking / Mixing and Mingling over light food and drinks.   Cost: $25 Member | $40 Non-Member Register Online.   You must pre-register. Space is limited!   snacks + apps provided by: Lucca Ristorante LOCATION:5125 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15224, Select a Country: URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/make-break-mixer/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130125T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130125T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130121T161113 LAST-MODIFIED:20130121T161621 UID:11807-1359153000-1359165659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Front Street with Sara McCool DESCRIPTION:   As part of the Six x Ate Gallery Crawl show\, video artist Sara McCool will be hosting a live performance of her talk show Front Street. Individuals are invited to come and join McCool on her furry pink couch to talk about current issues in arts and culture or whatever is on their mind. Front Street is taped in McCool’s apartment in the Friendship neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Past guests have included Justin Strong from the Shadow Lounge\, Nina Barbuto from Assemble Gallery\, artist Ayanah Moor and comedian Davon Magwood.     Check out more of Sara McCool on Vimeo. LOCATION:2nd Floor, PIttsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/front-street-with-sara-mccool/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130202T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130118T153621 LAST-MODIFIED:20130118T154229 UID:11785-1359824400-1359842459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:I Made It! Mine DESCRIPTION:   It's time again for I Made It's annual Valentines Day LOVEFEST!!   I Made It! Market is Pennsylvania's nomadic indie-crafts marketplace. IMI partners with local craftspeople as well as community\, arts and non-profit organizations and community groups to raise awareness and funds for their causes\, and to make an impact in the communities we share. They provide opportunities for local artisans to bring their wares to market.   Check out the participating artists here.   They will have sweet handmade gifts for your honey. Find them at the SouthSide Works in the former Joseph Beth Bookseller across from Sur La Table. LOCATION:428 S. 27th St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/i-made-it-mine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130125T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130125T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130117T134914 LAST-MODIFIED:20130117T135122 UID:11739-1359153000-1359165659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District DESCRIPTION:   Art. Music. Dance. Architecture. Film. Networking. Fun. FREE!   The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm\, and patrons may start at any location.   2013 Gallery Crawl Schedule:   January 25 April 26 July 12 September 27   TEXT “CRAWL” TO SMASH (76274) to receive special exclusive offers and more!   Wood Street Galleries\, 601 Wood Street Power Pixels 2013 Miguel Chevalier Two new self-generative video installations including the world premiere of his latest work\, "Digital-Archi" (Meta Cities).   SPACE\, 812 Liberty Avenue Romper Room Guest curated by Ladyboy Jen Cooney\, Jae Ruberto\, Jacob Ciocci\, Matt Barton\, Thad Kellstadt\, Jim Lingo\, and Ladyboy Romper Room - blanket forts\, cubby holes\, night lights\, clubhouses\, burnouts\, hippies\, hangouts in the woods\, glow sticks\, sweet jams\, jam jigglers\, schralping\, cosmic cats\, impossibles\, glitches\, munchies\, diamonds\, sasquatch\, joy rides\, cocoons\, etc.   Music by DJ Dave Zak   Human Touch Project The Human Touch Project is the newest body of sculptural work currently under development by artist Phoenix Savage. Human Touch is a participatory project translating the aesthetics of physical and ethereal human connectivity.   Tito and Exchange Way Cell Phone Disco A surface that visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobile phone. Several thousand lights illuminate when you make or receive a phone call in the vicinity of the installation.   Shaw Galleries\, 805 Liberty Avenue 2nd Annual Bad Art Sale! Bad art\, picture frames\, mats\, art books\, gently used art supplies...All at rock bottom prices!   Trust Arts Education Center\, 805-807 Liberty Avenue   Peirce Studio (Lower Level):   CONSOL Energy Hot Spot Re-energize with this Pittsburgh-based producer of coal and natural gas. Continuum Dance Theater Excerpts of THE MOVEMENT. Created by Sarah Parker\, THE MOVEMENT exposes the duality between versions of ones’ self; revealing an autobiographical examination of the distinction between public lives and what lies beneath. 6pm\, 7pm\, 8pm Third Floor:   Celebration Associated Artists of Pittsburgh\, Showcasing AAP's members' work Fourth Floor:   Pittsburgh Print Group Exhibit examining the end of time Carnegie Library Button-making: We supply the materials\, you supply the creativity! Eclectic Laboratory Chamber Orchestra (E.L.C.O.) Music from Beck's brand-new\, only-available-as-sheet-music album\, Song Reader\, as well as high-energy\, rhythmically charged interpretations from their contemporary alt-classical repertoire. 6:15pm\, 7:15pm\, 8:15pm Harris Theater\, 809 Liberty Avenue Harris Theater Short Films Official selections from the 2012 Three Rivers Film Festival competitive shorts program. All Filmmakers are regional artists.   Tiny Harris Gallery Loren Kantor Original prints from carved woodcuts & linocuts inspired by classic films.   811 Liberty Avenue Arcade Comedy Be among the first to visit the brand new Arcade Comedy Theater in the Cultural District\, which will feature Pittsburgh’s best improvisational\, sketch and alternative comedy year-round! Pop-up games\, performances and mini-workshops will be held throughout the evening. Time to Play! www.arcadecomedytheater.com   Catholic Charities Susan Zubik Welcome Center\, 212 Ninth Street Creative Reuse During the fall of 2012\, students at Manchester Craftsmen's Guild took part in a unique after-school art course\, creating art from materials supplied by the Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse.   Awesome Books\, 929 Liberty Avenue Part of Project PopUp: Downtown Moon Calling\, an exhibition of paintings by Richard Rappaport A gifted portraitist\, Rappaport's images work their emotional force on the subjective sensibility of the viewer.   937 Liberty Avenue   2nd floor:   Six x Ate: Sound\, Time\, Space SIX x ATE features the work of local artists who have participated in an ongoing dinner and lecture series of the same name. 3rd floor: Pittsburgh Playwrights Theater Lobby:   Twinning Photography The first of a series of exhibitions trying to twin one hundred Africans with their African American lookalikes. Toonseum\, 947 Liberty Avenue Visit the new StarKist Charlie's Hall of Legends. This new exhibition presents original pieces from the ToonSeum permanent collection\, featuring some of the world's most iconic cartoon characters.   August Wilson Center for African American Culture\, 980 Liberty Avenue   Glamazonia by Mario Epanya This glorious showcase of beauty features over 30 images of Black women from contemporary full color photography to vintage black-and-white images\, celebrating the beauty and diversity of the Diaspora. The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936 This stirring exhibition\, on loan from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and presented in collaboration with the Holocaust Center of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh\, explores the courage and triumph of athletes who boycotted\, participated in\, or were barred from the Games. Pittsburgh: Reclaim\, Renew\, Remix Our core exhibition dedicated to honoring and preserving Black culture in Southwestern Pennsylvania. This modular exhibit uses imagery\, film and oral history narratives to explore communities\, cultures\, and innovations Tonic\, 971 Liberty Avenue\, 2nd floor Gallery - NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Work from artist Keith Schmiedlin Live music by Nameless in August . Urban Pathways 6-12 Gallery\, 914 Penn Avenue The Heart is Lonely… Student artwork based on the works of Jacob Lawrence; plus Ceramics & Photography. Poetry Slam at 6pm & 7:30pm\, plus the Sounds of Steel steel pan band   CAPA\, 111 Ninth St. Future Memories\, Future Myths Works by CAPA Visual Arts students\, curated by Rafael Abreu-Canedo Abby McGeehan\, Assan Jackson\, Brianne McKaine and Adam Linn\, Elan Kandel\, Libby Musacchio\, Maddi Johnson\, Miller Goughneour\, Miller Schulman\, Ron Turner\, Sara Gaitens\, Stacey Thomas\, Todd Koger\, Tyler Sing Interpreting the world around them\, navigating the past and the present\, these young and talented minds are not satisfied with the one-size-fits-all culture that is being handed down to them.   Future Tenant\, 819 Penn Avenue Best of Arbor Aid with Tree Pittsburgh A best-of collection of works created from reclaimed and urban wood that focuses on the theme of Story/Legacy.   Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council\, 810 Penn Avenue\, Suite 200 Art on the Walls Steel-Life II: photo assemblages Fran Gialamas Archival-flash-backs of men and women steel workers—their neighborhoods\, homes and the mills. The work reflects the steel industry in its heyday. Found images seduce the viewer’s eye and memory. The past is layered with the present in counterpoint to create a quiet industrial beauty.   Bend Yoga\, 808 Penn Avenue\, 2nd floor Join Bend Yoga for free yoga at 7:00pm. Pre-registration is recommended by emailing mcallan@bendyoga.com.   709 Penn Gallery\, 709 Penn Avenue Fabrizio Gerbino New works by the Italian-born artist\, now well-known for his paintings\, drawings\, and installations inspired by the post-industrial landscape of Pittsburgh\, where he has lived for nearly a decade.   707 Penn Gallery\, 707 Penn Avenue Craig Freeman: Cartoon Nihilism Explores themes of nihilism\, depression\, and suicide through the cartoon world.   131 Seventh Street Symbiotic Collusion Part of Project PopUp: Downtown AC/VC: Appalachians in Charge of Visual Culture Derek Reese   Project Pop Up: Night Market 3 Once again bringing together some of Pittsburgh’s most creative independent vendors\, artists\, and desserts to an indoor market.   Katz Plaza\, 7th St. and Penn Avenue Steel Town Fire Pittsburgh’s premier Fire Art performance wows the crowd with dancing and intricate moves on poi\, snakes\, swords and other burning props. 6:30\, 7:30\, and 8:30pm.   Backstage Bar\, 655 Penn Avenue Symphony of Colours Kim Freithaler\, June Kielty\, Nadya Lapets and Vickie Schilling Live Music by Jason Kendall Duo . Dream Cream Ice Cream Parlor\, 539 Liberty Avenue Part of Project PopUp: Downtown More than just a great place for a scoop. A portion of designated flavor sales will be contributed to causes in exchange for community service of the recipient\, aka “the dreamer.”   Robot Repairs\, 210 Sixth Street Part of Project PopUp: Downtown Is your robot experiencing technical difficulties? Consider visiting this place for a potential fix.   Boutique 208\, 208 Sixth Street Part of Project PopUp: Downtown A retail boutique featuring handmade wares from local artisans.   Verve Wellness\, 142 6th Street kNot Dance See excerpts from kNot Dance's newest work!   Arthur Murray Dance Studio**\, 136 Sixth Street (above Melange Bistro) - NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE Free Dance Lessons and Demos: Swing at 7:30pm. Bachata at 8pm. Salsa at 8:30pm.   ALL INFORMATION AND LOCATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE! LOCATION:Penn Avenue & Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gallery-crawl-in-the-cultural-district-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130110T173114 LAST-MODIFIED:20130110T174134 UID:11627-1358636400-1358647259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Variations on Vision: Exercises in Conditioning Perception DESCRIPTION:    Programmed by Taylor Stanton\, a video artist and filmmaker from Washington\, DC attending Oberlin College   Pierre Hébert describes his film Around Perception as an exercise “for the eye and against the eye” of the viewer. Variations on Vision is an exploration of Hebert’s use of the word exercise to characterize the function of film. Included in the program are films and videos that operate as exercises in perceptual (de-)engineering; these works dismantle the viewer’s conventional understanding of space and\, ultimately\, reality. Featured in the program is the first section of Stan Brakhage's Scenes from Under Childhood shown on 16mm film.   Attendees over the age of 18 will also receive FREE admission to “DETOUR presents: Poupon” a music showcase featuring Toronto-born DJ/Producer Poupon. The showcase will take place after the screening at the same location.   Doors open at 6pm\, show starts at 7pm.   LOCATION:6119 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/variations-on-vision-exercises-in-conditioning-perception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130118T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130118T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130108T170319 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T170319 UID:11557-1358550000-1358560859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Best of Arbor Aid Opening DESCRIPTION:   Future Tenant\, in collaboration with Tree Pittsburgh\, is proud to present some of the best pieces from Arbor Aid 2012. Curated by the Visual Programming Manager\, Cheli Kahn\, the Future Tenant staff picks from Tree Pittsburgh's annual fundraiser this past November will be featured at the space in an exhibit that will run from January 18- February 3\, 2013! To kick off the show\, there will be an opening reception where they are featuring a brand new selection of complementary Straub beers and sugar cane sodas thanks to Vecenie Distributing Co. and Straub Brewery. LOCATION:819 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/best-of-arbor-aid-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130108T143459 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T143459 UID:11533-1358636400-1358647259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Words for Poems DESCRIPTION:   Words for Poems explores abstract visual language in five parts. Influenced by abstract poetry and asemic music\, Laurie Trok created a temporary site-specific installation entirely from cut paper while at an Artist in Residence program at the Vermont Studio Center.   Words for Poems will remain on view at Fe Gallery through Friday\, January 25.   Using nontraditional drawing tools like mops\, brooms\, and air\, Laurie Trok created works on paper in ink and cut them from the page. As she created more\, she hung them differently each day\, forming them into sculpture\, cutting them into pieces to construct small works\, and floating them from the wall - creating vast shadow narratives. Light and time brought them to life. As they were able to interact daily this way in the space\, they became language\, and she began to treat them as texts for poetry. While they are poems\, they are also questions: What could be? What would happen? How do you? Why? What would you do differently? Within those questions lies the poetry. LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/words-for-poems/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130119T183059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130108T125248 LAST-MODIFIED:20130108T125248 UID:11501-1358625600-1358638259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Christine Frechard Gallery: Fundraising Art Show DESCRIPTION:   Christine Frechard Gallery is proud to sponser an opening night event with artist Marco Brun to raise money for homeless children's education fund. The Homeless Children's Education Fund is a group that provided advocacy\, community engagement\, and direct service probrams that support the education of children and youth experiencing homelessness in Allegheny County. You can see more of their missions and events on thier website.   Marco Brun was born in Belgium in 1978 and has been painting for 15 years in various venues in Belgium and Italy.   This is Marco's fourth show in Pittsburgh.   General exhibition of Marco's work is schedulted for January 12-30th Tuesday-Saturday from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm   Check out Marco's work on his website. LOCATION:5871 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15217, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/christine-frechard-gallery-fundraising-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130111T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130111T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130107T122939 LAST-MODIFIED:20130107T122939 UID:11452-1357952400-1357963259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Evolver OnSIGHT Art Night DESCRIPTION:   Join Evolver Tattoo Art Gallery's for their first showcase of 2013:   Feat. Sculptor Talon Smith DJ James G *house*techno*bass*   Refreshments and beverages served   Check Nakturnal's review of Evolver and its OnSIGHT Art Nights   Additional venue Info can be found here LOCATION:1009 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/evolver-onsight-art-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130113T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130104T173929 LAST-MODIFIED:20130104T173929 UID:11444-1358042400-1358060459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Behind the Mask, Sado-Masquerade DESCRIPTION:   The 4th Installment of Behind the Mask is here!   Join us for a masked night of intrigue\, eroticism\, art\, entertainment\, and dancing. It will be cold outside in the ‘burgh\, but we can promise you will be warm inside and out by the end of the night.   This is a welcoming environment and safe environment where participants can explore their encounters with each other\, artwork\, local djs (hip-hop/trance-hop/reggae/dance)\, sexy activities\, and celebrate their individuality and personal seduction.   MASK Required! Participants without masks will be provided ones at the door upon arrival. Costuming is highly recommended and masks required.   Onsite activities and engagingly interactive entertainment will include:   Hosted By: Dr. Strange K.  Sounds By: DJ Dan Dabber     DJ Noetik     DJ Vex     Mind Blowing Bondage Performances: #1 Joining us for the first time! HOUSE OF DEVILL! #2 Returning our good friend THAi 13   Other tantaliz ing Performances by -HOX WAX BY Sara May Slaughter aka SEROTONIN -Dance performance by Shrimp Scanty .... and more   - The second live body painting competition where local artists display their talent on live models\,   - Paddling Booth/Room (taking the kissing booth concept to a new level) with some new additions\, toys and such ;)   - Featuring custom made behind the mask toys by MAXIMUS LEATHER WORKS www.maximusleather.com   - Private Photo Booth for self-documenting the evenings encounters with old and new friends\, run by our good friend Mia Donna Maneer   - Face and body painting to adorn attendee’s bodies by the amazingly talented Lauren Tooey www.laurentoohey.com\, and   - A couple hidden surprises behind the event planners masks. LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/behind-the-mask-sado-masquerade/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130112T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130113T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130104T171956 LAST-MODIFIED:20130109T115538 UID:11442-1358038800-1358060459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Winter SOLSTICE DESCRIPTION: The time has come for the next installment of the seasonal art and music showcase! This time around they decided to move venues but the premise is still the same - bring together some of the best music\, art\, and local business to highlight what the city\, and the region\, has to offer. Shine your dancin' shoes and shake off those winter blues.   Buy Tickets Here   Music by ---------------   Jazzam   The Fleeting Ends   Chris Vipond and the Stanley St Band Learn how to get your music noticed at ReverbNation.com   Gypsy and his Band of Ghosts   Art by------------------ Pierce Marratto Justin Wujcik Ryan Keene Jamie Zbrezni James Gyre Will McLuaghlin Dustin Medvid Hope Keshavarz Dan Vogel Matt Hunter Brad Bianchi Devin Dysart Niffer Desmond   Live Art by------------------ Steve Yeager Daron Eichenlaub Matt Hunter   Business Support by------------ Brighton Music Center The Zen Den South Hills Power Yoga Trilodeon Iron City Sound   Iron City Sound\, presented by Iron City Beer\, fosters the advancement of local musicians\, spotlights regional and national acts in Pittsburgh and blends our hometown music culture and Iron City Beer into one mighty\, satisfying groove.   IC Light and Iron City will be on special for $3 bottles from 9-11pm!   Like Iron City Beer on Facebook for a chance to win tickets to upcoming Iron City Sound events\, including Solstice! LOCATION:1602 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/winter-solstice-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130105T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130105T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20130102T155942 LAST-MODIFIED:20130102T155942 UID:11376-1357430400-1357444859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"Genexodus" Opening DESCRIPTION: The Gallery 4 presents "Genexodus" A Paper Cutting Show by Theodore Bolha "Genexodus" opens Saturday\, January 5th\, 2013 and runs through Saturday\, January 26h\, 2013 at The Gallery 4 . The opening reception will take place Saturday\, January 5th\, 2013 from 7-11PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4. The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM . Theodore Bolha is a native Pennsylvanian from Westmoreland county; born 1980 in Latrobe. At a very young age\, Theodore was mesmerized by watching his mother sketch flora and fauna from memory. This experience fostered a creator/creative relationship in Bolha's blossoming mind. Around the age of nine\, he taught himself basic human and animal anatomy and decided in his early teen years that he would pursue a living in art. After graduating from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor's degree studying graphic design\, Bolha worked as a freelance designer and then as a full time designer for a local safety company. Then\, in 2008\, Theodore decided it was time for a dramatic change - a change that would eventually lead him to discover his talent for paper cutting and it's efficacy as his new medium. Although this is Bolha's first solo exhibition; his proficiency in transforming a plain parchment with delicate incisions is unparalleled. With boundless patience\, Theodore sculpts immaculate silhouettes of vining plant roots\, lively animals\, and sinuous nerve endings using only his hand and a razor. Delicate\, complicated patterns and repeating fractals dance from his blade\, and with the addition of a light source\, disperse these labyrinthine figures in luminous splendor. As these remarkable pieces are hand-cut and one of a kind\, chance and skill play a dynamic role in the finished piece - mistakes aren't part of the process; but rather adaptation\, natural selection. And thus\, "Genexodus" becomes the culmination of Theodore's love of nature\, his striking finesse with a stylet\, and the realization of images possessed by a meditative aura nearing psychedelic. Bolha\, on the works: “The title 'Genexodus' came to me after realizing that the body of work I had accumulated is all loosely based on my thoughts and feelings of how things change; the process of entropy – how all things depend on the deconstruction of another\, the same way I deconstruct a piece of paper to create. In this fashion\, the use of the words genesis and exodus (combined) doesn’t imply religious connotations alone; but while I cut I go into a meditative state and that has become something akin to religion for me.” “The paper cut titled Flora Fauna features a dear skull (among other pareidolia one might perceive) set amongst a swirling blaze of growth that near completely consumes it from sight – also the most time consuming piece I’ve done to date. Working on the piece\, I was transported to a frame of mind that could be described as prehistoric. That’s where the light sculptures come in - they remind me of what it must have been like to see the fire’s light playing on the walls of caves while those people began to articulate their world through images.” LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/genexodus-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130109T183059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121229T213419 LAST-MODIFIED:20121229T213419 UID:11322-1357774200-1357774259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:PGH Photo Fair DESCRIPTION: PGH Photo Fair\, through the auspices of Fugitive Vision\, LLC\, is sponsoring six talks on photography at a variety of venues in Pittsburgh on the 2nd Wednesday of every month leading up to the fair this Spring. The series aims to augment the already rich art and photography scene in Pittsburgh with speakers who will focus on the state of the art\, collecting\, and connoisseurship.   Early this month\, they invited Marvin Heiferman from New York to speak at the 2013 Carnegie International Apartment. It was a stimulating talk about visual literacy and his new book\, Photography Changes Everything\, published this year by Aperture & The Smithsonian Institute.   The next guest speaker is Deborah Bell\, the Vice President Specialist of the Photographs Department at Christie's Auction House in New York City. Ms. Bell came to Christie's from a long career as a dealer of 19th and 20th century and contemporary photography\, specializing in works by masters such as Irving Penn\, August Sander and Bill Brandt\, and publishing numerous catalogues for exhibitions in her eponymous Chelsea gallery. During more than 30 years in the field\, she has also worked at the Walker Art Center and with the photographs collection of the Canadian Centre for Architecture.   Ms. Bell will share highlights from recent and upcoming sales at the auction house\, compare her experiences working as a dealer with her new challenges at Christie’s\, and shed light on big changes that are presently reshaping the business of buying and selling art photography as collections from the 1970s and 80s appear on the market.     LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/pgh-photo-fair-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130104T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130104T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121229T212606 LAST-MODIFIED:20121229T212606 UID:11320-1357344000-1357358459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Get Drawn DESCRIPTION: Stuff n Such Society\, the underground hotspot for memorabilia\, kicks off the new year with an event worth remembering. There will be a whole new stock of pop culture collectables available for buy and trade. New art will be on display from International artists Sylvia K. and Sarina Meester.   Local artist Sam Thorp will be drawing live and on the spot to benefit the Pittsburgh Women and Girls Foundation. The suggested donation for a 9x12” sketch is $10. The Artists: Sylvia K is a citizen of Italy\, France & USA. Her drawings have amazing wit and charm. Samples can be seen here   Sarina Meester is from the Netherlands and works professionally as a designer for major companies\, but she still makes time to create art dedicated to her love for music. Her portfolio site is here   Sam Thorp is form Pittsburgh\, PA and has many art shows here as well as around the world. Her work is mainly figurative with a strength in color and portraiture. Her work can be seen here.   The Charity: The mission of the Women and Girls Foundation (WGF) is to achieve equality for women and girls\, now and for generations to come. Our vision is for women and girls in Pennsylvania to have equal access\, opportunity\, and influence in all aspects of their public and private lives. To realize this vision\, the organization’s active work is focused on developing the female leaders of tomorrow and advancing women’s rights today through advocacy\, coalition building\, and grantmaking.     LOCATION:5015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/get-drawn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130104T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130104T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121218T134940 LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T161357 UID:11222-1357344000-1357358459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The Healthy Artists Movie Poster Exhibition DESCRIPTION: *Free opening night event includes: debut of posters from 20 Pittsburgh artists - music from the Harlan Twins - health care talks - food and drink - announcement of winners*   The Healthy Artists Movie Poster exhibition runs from January 4th-25th 2013 at Modern Formations Gallery\, with the opening night event set for January 4th from 7-11pm. Join us!   The Artists:   Crystala Armagost - Stephanie Armbruster - David Bernabo - Seth Clark - Doug Dean - Corey Escoto - Jenn Gooch - Mundania Horvath - Megan Kopke - Jasen Lex - Jing Liu - Jeremy Marshall - Steph Neary - Ben Quint-Glick - Jim Rugg - Abby Ryder - Andy Scott - Lizzee Solomon - Laurie Trok - Hyla Willis   The Judges:   Nicholas Chambers - Milton Fine Curator of Art at the Warhol Museum Eric Skillman - graphic designer for The Criterion Collection Lisa Smith-Reed - producer of the Steeltown Film Factory Brett Yasko - Director of Design for MASS MoCA   Description:   Inspired by a love of classic movie posters and Criterion Collection DVDs\, the Healthy Artists team is mobilizing 20 Pittsburgh artists to design a poster for their documentary series. Healthy Artists is a free to watch\, online documentary series in which artists discuss their lives\, their work\, and their experiences with the current health care system. Many artists work nontraditional and freelance jobs that do not provide health insurance. We try to give a voice to the struggle many artists face in obtaining access to affordable\, quality health care.   The Healthy Artists Movie Poster Exhibition bridges the gap between artists\, college students\, and health care advocates and educators. In collaboration with Be Well! Pittsburgh (Health Care Options for the Uninsured) and the University of Pittsburgh’s Original Magazine\, the Healthy Artists team will host an opening night event of food\, drink\, and music from the Harlan Twins\, at which health care advocates will speak\, and the top three winners of the exhibition will be announced. The exhibition panel includes representatives of the Criterion Collection\, Warhol Museum\, MASS MoCA\, and Steeltown Film Factory.   LOCATION:4919 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-healthy-artists-movie-poster-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121220T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121220T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121217T143706 LAST-MODIFIED:20121219T115443 UID:11120-1356040800-1356058859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Vegan Christmas Art Party DESCRIPTION: 'Tis the season for closing a 2 month showing at Eden in Shadyside with a Christmas Partaaay featuring seasonally appropriate vegan food\, some smooth holiday jams provided by Little Big Man and an end of the night no-holds-barred art auction! Music will start around 8 and the auction will begin at approximately 9:45. BYOB!   LOCATION:735 Copeland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/vegan-christmas-art-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121203T133416 LAST-MODIFIED:20121203T133416 UID:10945-1354924800-1354935659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:GHOSTS Art Show Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: Featuring new work by... Dave Bernabo Danny Devine Ben Filio Mark Mangini Chris Mucci Talon Smith Jim Storch Emily Zuzack The show runs through December 28th\, 2012. LOCATION:4919 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/ghosts-art-show-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121206T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121206T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121203T131959 LAST-MODIFIED:20121203T131959 UID:10943-1354838400-1354849259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Adam Robinson Criscuolo DESCRIPTION: Please join the Brew House Association for an artist talk with 2012 featured artist Adam Robinson Criscuolo Also featuring a live musical performance by Tim Ball   Refreshments will be provided. LOCATION:2100 Mary St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/adam-robinson-criscuolo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121203T125235 LAST-MODIFIED:20121205T144224 UID:10933-1354921200-1354935659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred Shop-A-Thon DESCRIPTION: December's Unblurred party at Tee Rex is your last chance at one-of-a-kind hand printed apparel priced to move before the holidays. Other gift options will also be available from local vendors.  Tee Rex's featured non-profit is Pittsburgh's Center for Creative Reuse. Don't forget the while-u-wait tee printing station for all your last minute gifting needs!   Featured Guests :   Apoidea's bees craft seasonal raw western Pennsylvania nectar\, which is used to create a variety of local herb infused honeys and healing beeswax balms. Natasha Fialkov is the owner and maker at Luxe Fibre Eco-friendly luxury hand knitted and crocheted wearables. She even spins and dyes her own yarns! If you're looking for art and craft supplies\, fabric\, yarn\, sewing notions\, office supplies\, paper\, or weird\, interesting\, or rare objects to incorporate into your artistic or practical project you'll love the shop at Pittsburgh's Center for Creative Reuse! They also host hands on creative arts programs and classes around the Pittsburgh region.   The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project is always in need of new or gently used totes. Please also think about bringing a donation of canned goods\, hygiene products or pet goodies with you to help those and their furry friends in need. Now is the most important time of year to donate. Any donation enters you for a chance to win a free tee from Tee Rex's shop! LOCATION:5440 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-shop-a-thon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121215T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121216T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121203T105040 LAST-MODIFIED:20121212T114423 UID:10903-1355616000-1355634059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Music | Art | Fashion with Claude VonStroke DESCRIPTION:   Birthed from Pittsburgh’s own bass-music collective\, Obvious – showcases a glimpse into MUSIC|ART|FASHION from the perspective of the local underground. The evening-long event features segments from each spectrum of the scene’s creative underbelly\, spread amongst the campus of Mr. Smalls Theatre. Each portion of the night is highlighted by Pittsburgh-based contributors in their respective realms – ranging from projection\, installation\, and traditional art pieces to an exclusive fashion show presented by a careful selection of the city’s emerging designers.   The closing of the event is headlined by none other than dirtybird Records head-honcho\, Claude VonStroke\, who has staked his claim as one of the prominent figures in House music today. Support will be supplied from the promising Pittsburgh bass producer\, Buku\, following the momentum from his slew of upcoming releases.   Buy tickets here!   ART: Casey Hallas Will McLaughlin Anthony Cerilli Jason Furda James Gyre Seth Storck Moze   FASHION: Elaine Healy Makayla Wray Alex Beitler Romina Vairo     CLAUDE VONSTROKE:   Buku:   Gusto:   LOCATION:400 Lincoln Ave., Millvale, PA, 15209, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/music-art-fashion-with-claude-vonstroke/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121129T114522 LAST-MODIFIED:20121129T114522 UID:10877-1354921200-1354935659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Evolutionary Art Faire DESCRIPTION:Join the community of Garfield on the evening of December 7th for Pittsburgh's first ever Evolutionary Art Faire! What kind of world can we create together- and how will we evolve? During this 2012 holiday season\, we should celebrate the endless potential of the human spirit to forge a brighter future. The first of its kind\, this is a holistic venue of artists\, healers\, mystics\, crafters\, performers and earth pioneers collectively sharing their amazing wares. Get ready for a magical evening of fun\, gifts and learning in the creative wealth of your own community! Together we can Live\, Love\, Evolve.   Invite friends and RSVP to our Facebook page!  Check out the new website for the EAF featuring all the local talents and partners! It's rich with visuals\, information and flyers galore! LOCATION:4931 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/evolutionary-art-faire/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121129T112839 LAST-MODIFIED:20121129T112839 UID:10875-1354924800-1354932059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Printwork 2012 :: Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: Artists Image Resource and juror Nicholas Chambers would like to congratulate the following artists who make up the PRINTWORK 2012 exhibit. The exhibition celebrates an exceptional group of artists working with printmaking in different ways. The artists were chosen from applicants all over the US.   Lynn Sung Hae Baik Kristy Hughes Marie Bukowski Katie Kaplan Lisa Bulawsky Louise Kohrman Kay Campbell Michael Loderstedt Tom Christison Jessica Machacek Erin Close Michael Marshall Pamela DeLaura Sean Morrissey Mandy Fitzgerald Rhea Nowak Karla Hackenmiller Dennis Olsen Michael Hegedus Jim Rugg Glenn Hess Lenore Thomas   The exhibition runs December 7\, 2012 through January 31\, 2013.   Artists Image Resource (AIR) is an artist run\, non-profit printmaking studio located in an urban neighborhood on the Northside of Pittsburgh\, PA. The studio serves as a broad-based print and imaging resource whose purpose is to integrate the creation of fine art printwork with innovative educational programs that explore the creative process. Nicholas Chambers\, an art historian and curator\, is the new Milton Fine Curator of Art at The Andy Warhol Museum. Prior to his appointment at the Warhol\, Mr. Chambers was curator of contemporary international art at the Queensland Art Gallery\, a major museum with holdings ranging in date from the 1800s to the present in Brisbane\, Australia. LOCATION:518 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/printwork-2012-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121128T151531 LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T151836 UID:10869-1354924800-1354939259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Beautiful Dreamers DESCRIPTION:   In Beautiful Dreamers\, painter Sonja Sweterlitsch presents sixteen large-scale portraits honoring young Pittsburgh women who are making a positive impact on the city. These young women have chosen Pittsburgh as their home and seized a variety of exciting opportunities here\, highlighting what this city has to offer young professionals\, and presenting positive role models to women and girls.   Beautiful Dreamers opens on Friday\, December 7th with a reception from 7-11pm\, and runs through January 12. Fe Arts Gallery will also be hosting an evening of music with singer-songwriter and Beautiful Dreamer\, Joy Ike on Friday\, December 14th from 8-10pm.   Sweterlitsch’s sixteen collaborators/ portrait subjects are:   Julia Erickson\, Principal Dancer\, Pittsburgh Ballet Theater Tara Gainfort\, Arts Advocate Heather Hackett\, Manager\, Gateway Center Crazy Mocha Casey Hanner\, Lead singer of Donora Kathryn Heidemann\, Director of the Masters of Arts Management Program at Carnegie Mellon University Joy Ike\, Singer-songwriter\, voted Pittsburgh City Paper’s “Best Solo Artist” for the fourth year in a row Dr. Cindy Lisica\, Adjunct Professor\, Dept. of East Asian Languages & Literatures\, University of Pittsburgh; Project Archivist\, Andy Warhol Museum Kellee Maize\, Rapper; Founder and C.E.O. of Nakturnal Toby McHenry\, Biologist Laura Miller\, “Secret Agent L\,” the international kindness movement Nami Ogawa\, Designer and Founder of ZETO clothing Katie O’Malley\, Host of Pens TV\, Pittsburgh Penguins Larkin Page-Jacobs\, Journalist\, Blogger\, Host of “All Things Considered” for WESA/NPR Dr. Kiran Perkins\, MD\, OBGYN\, Mercy Medical Center Angela Seals\, Program Manager\, Childrenʼs Museum of Pittsburgh Kate Stoltzfus\, Co-founder of Propelle for women entrepreneurs; Founder/Editor of Yinzpiration.com; Digital Strategist\, Plumb Media   LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/beautiful-dreamers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121130T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121130T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121128T142740 LAST-MODIFIED:20121128T142835 UID:10858-1354312800-1354330859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:I Made It! for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:   It's the sixth annual holiday market featuring 90+ local artisans. Saturday brings TAPPED pop up beer garden and Santa. Find I Made It! Market at Bakery Square Friday\, November 30th from 5pm - 10pm & Saturday\, December 1st from 11am - 6pm. Meet the wonderful artists here.   In addition to the I Made It! Market: Santa will be on-site on Saturday from 12pm - 3pm! There will also be a special RED lighting of Bakery Square's Google building for World AIDS Day. http://www.facebook.com/PittsburghRED TAPPED is bringing a holiday version of their pop-up beer gardens to a great day of crafts and fun. As always they will have Full Pint beer and Bar Marco will be bringing a warm festive cocktail with delicious food and treats from TAPPED friends to add to the mix! Check out some more information about this particular event here.   Come out to Bakery Square to get a jump on all of your holiday shopping and support local artists! LOCATION:6425 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/i-made-it-for-the-holidays-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121208T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121208T190059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121128T112952 LAST-MODIFIED:20121205T152009 UID:10824-1354982400-1355011259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Handmade Arcade 2012 DESCRIPTION:   Marking its 9th anniversary\, and its third appearance at Downtown’s centrally located and eco-friendly Convention Center\, Handmade Arcade is guaranteed to be the shopping experience of the 2012 holiday season—with 150 innovative craft vendors from Pittsburgh\, the region and the country coming together for the market’s largest show to date.   Pittsburgh’s first and largest independent craft fair\, Handmade Arcade was founded to provide grassroots\, independent crafters with an opportunity to show and sell their wares to the public\, and to create an annual alternative to traditional craft and fine art fairs in Pittsburgh. Every year\, the event’s planning group receives more than 300 applications from around the region and country\, which are carefully reviewed by a volunteer committee as well as by guest jurors including artists from the Pittsburgh community.   This year\, Handmade Arcade will feature vendors from more than 15 different states\, including: New York\, Ohio\, Indiana\, Maryland\, Michigan\, California\, Washington\, West Virginia\, Illinois\, Virginia\, South Carolina\, Tennessee\, Kentucky\, Washington\, D.C.\, Massachusetts\, Vermont\, and New Jersey.   Complete list of vendors here!     Reflecting Handmade Arcade’s staunch make-it-yourself mission\, the December 8th event will also feature the burgeoning Hands-on Handmade Arcade activity area\, where shoppers of all ages and backgrounds can participate in engaging art and craft activities led by local artists and arts organizations.   Situated adjacent to the vendor displays\, Hands-on Handmade will offer a variety of short and day-long drop-in projects\, such as craft demonstrations\, mini-tutorials\, make-and-take activities\, craft competitions\, performance pieces\, and large-scale art installations.   This event is free to the public\, though those wishing to beat the crowds and shop one hour before the event opens to the public may purchase an Early Birdie pass here. LOCATION:1000 Ft. Duquesne Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/handmade-arcade-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121127T160325 LAST-MODIFIED:20121127T160325 UID:10805-1354917600-1354932059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:2012 Open Studio Day | Human Relations | CMU School of Art DESCRIPTION: The School of Art's annual Open Studio Day offers a special behind-the-scenes look into their studios and work.   3rd + 4th floors\, College of Fine Arts Open to the public   EVENTS: ART SALE | STUDIO TOURS | GAME ARCADE | VIDEO SHOOT | VIDEO SCREENING | FOOD + DRINK   animation | comics | digital sculpture | drawing | hydroponics | neon | paintings | photography | prints | performance | video | more   ...................................................................................   Putting on their blazers\, studying organizational behavior\, shaking hands\, swapping numbers\, and managing interpersonal relations in style.   Sign up for an "informational" tour of the studios when you arrive or just get down to business with them by the water cooler .   Organized by the 2013 Senior class. LOCATION:5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/2012-open-studio-day-human-relations-cmu-school-of-art/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121207T203059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121126T112001 LAST-MODIFIED:20121126T112001 UID:10714-1354919400-1354930259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"Night/Light" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: James Gallery Presents “NIGHT/LIGHT”\, Fire Drawings by Paul Chojnowski   Chojnowski has been burning images into wood and paper as a means of drawing for nearly two decades. During that time he has continued to refine and at the same time experiment within this unpredictable undertaking. Using propane torches\, he burns\, scorches\, and re-burns\, sometimes sands and scratches the surface of paper or wood trying to coax from it simple images.   NIGHT/LIGHT includes examples of two ongoing series of works: Nocturnes and Narratives. The Nocturnes are inspired by walking after dark in the light filled streets of American cities like Boston\, New York and Pittsburgh. His intent with this series has always been to capture a memory\, a fleeting moment of what he saw from the corner of his eye. Visually\, his subject is light: taxi headlights reflecting off wet pavement\, glowing shop windows and dazzling neon or looking down at busy streets from a hotel window.   Exhibition continues through Saturday\, January 5th\, 2013 LOCATION:413 South Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/nightlight-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121202T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121202T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121119T132017 LAST-MODIFIED:20121119T132239 UID:10614-1354489200-1354500059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:A Royal Portrait Exhibition DESCRIPTION:   The GLCC proudly presents a collaborative effort between the visual art community and the drag performance community. “Drag” can be understood gender bending or gender illusion entertainment that has the power to question\, to liberate\, and to push boundaries\, much like the power of art. Art and drag are both concerned with aesthetics and transformation. Visual artists and drag performers operate on the fringe of society\, giving them a unique perspective to explore their creativity and expression. Pittsburgh is lucky to have such a rich and talented drag community as well as a talented and rich art community. In this show\, Drag Queens and Kings have collaborated with visual artists to create “royal” portraiture.   Most of the artists and drag performers are from Pittsburgh with a few imports from Cleveland\, Philadelphia\, and Erie. Proceeds from the sales will benefit the artist\, the performer\, and the GLCC itself. Everyone is encouraged to attend the opening in drag.   The exhibition will be running from December 2nd - January 27th. The opening is free and open to everyone. Refreshments will be served. LOCATION:210 Grant St. , Pittsburgh, 15219, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/drag-queens-and-kings-as-portrayed-by-local-pittsburgh-artists/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121123T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121123T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121119T121031 LAST-MODIFIED:20121119T121031 UID:10595-1353686400-1353704459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Family Day at the Mattress Factory DESCRIPTION:  Need a break from the holiday madness? Come to the MF on November 23rd for Family Day! Sip hot chocolate\, explore the galleries and take part in hands-on activities for the entire family. And you can always get some Black Friday shopping done in the MF Shop (members will get a special 20% discount all day).  FREE with paid admission! But hey\, you might qualify for free admission too! Are you a Point Park\, CMU or Pitt student? Bring your ID and check out the gallery at no cost. For a discounted admission\, show your Access EBT card or prove that you are a resident in the 15212 zip code.  LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/family-day-at-the-mattress-factory/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121117T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121117T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121114T125638 LAST-MODIFIED:20121114T125638 UID:10498-1353193200-1353204059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Sweetness and Light DESCRIPTION:   Sweetness and Light\, a collaborative installation by artists Keith Lemley and Taryn McMahon.   Artists Keith Lemley and Taryn McMahon are merging two ongoing bodies of work\, Lemley’s Dreams of an Ideal and McMahon’s Every Flower is Susceptible of Cultivation\, to create a collaborative installation at UnSmoke. This exhibition intermixes the artists’ shared interests in the tension between natural and manmade constructions. Imagining the fate of a place that has been abandoned and reclaimed\, McMahon and Lemley visualize a post-apocalyptic flower garden with neon light\, screen-printed and cut Mylar and paper\, and other found objects. The resultant installation\, entitled Sweetness and Light\, creates hybrid forms of simulated biological systems and idealized archetypes of industrial design.   Check out more of Keith Lemly here and Taryn McMahon here!   UnSmoke Systems Artspace\, a project of Braddock Redux\, is a former Catholic school building that has been repurposed into a gallery/events venue and artist studio spaces. Inspired by the industrial character and the historical importance of Braddock\, UnSmoke Systems seeks to further open the community to those with unconventional and forward-thinking notions about the reuse of urban space and to help reinvigorate this once-bustling town. LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/sweetness-and-light/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T080000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121112T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121112T142816 LAST-MODIFIED:20121112T142816 UID:10395-1352725200-1352757659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Attack 2012 DESCRIPTION: Live art creation\, with some of the many talented Pittsburgh artists\, also live DJs.   At the event all of the attending artists will be painting to help out some great local charities. Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC\, The Animal Rescue Leage\, and the annual Thanksgiving Dinner put together by the Bloomfield Sandwich Shop.   Attending Artists: Jason Angst\, Joe Baker\, Mike Beatty\, Bryan Bell\, Alanna Butler\, Shannon Daley\, Masha Fikhman\, John Freyvogel\, Mike Galone\, Bill Earl G illiland\, Erin Hosfield\, Ross Kennedy\, Peter Larkin III\, Seth Leibowitz\, Emil Paternoster\, Michael Patrick\, Jason McGarry\, Sarah Miller\, Ollie\, Steph Sciullo\, Whitney Schiller\, Phil Seth\, Alysa Sheats\, Josh Suchoza\, John Shook\, Sam Thorp\, Kati Zmenkowski\, and the artists of Specter Studios.   DJs: Kemist\, Dysklexic   Special Thanks to Artist & Craftsman Supply! LOCATION:4016 Butler St., Pittsburgh, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-attack-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121201T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121201T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121112T140634 LAST-MODIFIED:20121112T140731 UID:10389-1354406400-1354417259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Anthony Purcell's "The Sepia Show" DESCRIPTION:   The fine folks at the Gallery 4 are pleased to present the opening of local artist\, Anthony Purcell's "The Sepia Show". The show is a collection of original paintings by Anthony\, the subjects of which are victorian-era portraits (including some big names from bygone days - Carnegie\, Ford and Sarah Bernhardt). Each portrait is embellished with surrealistic elements and set amidst crisply detailed Victorian wallpapers and backgrounds. You may have seen Anthony Purcell's work throughout the city as well! In addition to showing in galleries he is an active mural artist.   The opening for the event will be on December 1st at The Gallery 4 in Shadyside. The show will run at the Gallery until December 29th or until the Mayan end of the world on the 21st. Check out this great local artist online HERE!   LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/anthony-purcells-the-sepia-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121113T183059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204541 CREATED:20121108T111402 LAST-MODIFIED:20121108T111402 UID:10272-1352844000-1352849459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:KIMSOOJA: Fall 2012 Art Lecture Series DESCRIPTION: Kimsooja is an internationally acclaimed\, Korean-born\, multi-media artist who lives and works in New York City\, Paris and Seoul. Her work combines performance\, video\, and installation\, addressing issues of the displaced self. Besides taking us on her journey\, Kimsooja’s work is an invitation to question our existence\, and the major challenges we are facing in this era.  For more information about Kimsooja\, check out her website LOCATION:5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh , PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/kimsooja-fall-2012-art-lecture-series/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121110T183000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121111T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121106T141903 LAST-MODIFIED:20121107T163036 UID:10292-1352590200-1352610059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Arbor Aid 2012 DESCRIPTION: Arbor Aid 2012 at The Wheel Mill\, Pennsylvania's First & Only Indoor Bike Park! Tickets here   6:30-8:00pm: Soil Mixer   Featuring Cocktails\, Food from Local Favorites\, Art Demos\, Music from Jenny Morgan\, and Artwork from Salvaged Wood   Adjacent parking reserved for Soil Mixer attendees.   8:00pm-Midnight: Main Event - Just $30 in advance!   Featuring Local Snacks and Libations\, Hug A Tree Photo Booth\, Music from Valeria y Lucia and Lone Pine String Band\, and Artwork from Salvaged Wood   Free nearby parking and bike valet.   Food & Refreshments by: Full Pint Brewing\, Iron City Brewing\, East End Brewing\, Allegro Hearth\, Whole Foods\, Kaleidoscope Cafe\, Wild Alaskan Grille\, Coffee Tree Roasters\, Giant Eagle\, and Philly Pretzel Company.   PLUS\, Arbor Aid's FAMOUS COOKIE TABLE!!! Dozens\, and dozens\, and dozens\, of cookies!     LOCATION:6815 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15208, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/arbor-aid-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121110T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121111T180059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121106T130014 LAST-MODIFIED:20121106T130014 UID:10266-1352563200-1352674859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Arts and Crafts Spotlight DESCRIPTION:  You will enjoy: -Marcy Bates & her famous upcycled book art -Mel Luke and her shirts with the teeth -Lisa Parker and her one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces -Amber Coppings and her homemade mittens\, scarves and hats! -AngelLeigh Designs -NEL Photography -DutchShazzy & Samantha Braga -FREE hot beverages to warm you up!   This is a two day event! Doors are open BOTH Saturday 11-6pm AND Sunday 12-5pm. For more information\, check out Fe Gallery's Facebook page  LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/arts-and-crafts-spotlight/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121108T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121108T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121029T135017 LAST-MODIFIED:20121029T135017 UID:10050-1352415600-1352422859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:I Made It! Workshops: Marketing for Success & Styling Your Space DESCRIPTION: Join them on Thursday\, November 8th from 6 pm – 8 pm at The Quiet Storm\, their WORKSHOP SPONSOR\, for two exciting workshops - Marketing for Success and Styling Your Space. Register for this event below.   Your $30 registration fee includes both workshops and delicious (veggie) eats from The Quiet Storm.   REGISTER HERE   Styling Your Space with April McBain   April McBain of No Good Riding Hood\, a local designer and visual artist has been turning trash into treasure and windows into wonderlands in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. Join her as she shares her secrets for creating an unforgettable space on a next to nothing budget!   Marketing for Success with Carrie Nardini   Carrie Nardini is the Director of I Made It! Market and a "market-ress" for 14 years. A long time maker\, she will work with artists to put together a plan not only for marketing themselves for events but to keep that momentum going long after a face to face meeting with a customer. Carrie will give tips on marketing your business for success this holiday season.   The Quiet Storm is located at 5430 Penn Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA 15206. Visit The Quiet Storm to learn more about them LOCATION:5430 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/i-made-it-workshops-marketing-for-success-styling-your-space/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121029T131016 LAST-MODIFIED:20121029T131016 UID:10040-1351893600-1351922459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Ublurred DESCRIPTION: Venues are listed geographically\, from nearest to furthest from downtown.   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am ($5 cover) This month's party falls on the DAY OF SOULS and they will remember all dj's who have departed PANDEMIC. The party will still go on with plenty of BALKAN BOUNCE\, GYPSY BRASS\, CUMBIA\, BHANGRA\, CHALGA\, REGGAETON\, DANCEHALL\, MERENGUE\, BACHATA\, AFROBEATS\, AZONTO\, HIP LIFE\, RAI\, DABKE\, KLEZMER\, ARABIC HIP HOP\, BOLLYWOOD BREAKS\, TALLAVA\, RUSSIAN SKA\, and as always way more styles of music than we can describe. follow them on twitter @pandemicpgh   Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) … 7-10pm … "The Good Fight: New Works by Christian Wolfgang Breitkreutz". From the show's description: "The Good Fight is a visual exploration of the war that we must all fight to truly find peace. While everyone’s fight will certainly be different from one another\, the work created for this show serves as a glimpse into the artists struggle against evil. We cannot afford another day lost behind blinded eyes. This is a call to arms to do battle against the trumpets of evil sounding off in our brains! We must all rally behind one another to keep fighting The Good Fight." Exhibit runs until the 25th. 412-362-0274.   Artisan (5001 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Artisan Presents Caldwell Linker is a self taught documentary photographer. For the past 15 years Caldwell has primarily focused on the queer and trans community with special attention to performance\, day to day life\, portraiture and activism. Based in Pittsburgh for the past 6 years\, recent work has focused on the lives of LGBTQ folks locally.   Imagebox (4933 Penn) … 7-10pm … KALEIDOSCOPE: Photographs transformed into Kaleidoscope-like images by Andrew Karaman. These images play with common structures and natural forms and converts them to geometric wonders of the imagination. Look closely and you may recognize something familiar.   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Closing reception for "Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Artists II" A Group Exhibition with Aaron Regal\, Alan Faler\, Andy Warhol\, Anna Bender\, Anna Halasz\, Christina Springer\, Christine Bethea\, Christopher Catone\, David S. Berger\, Bonnie Gloris\, Don Dixon\, Doug Cooper\, Ed Parrish Jr.\, Elizabeth Blair\, Erin Bechtold\, Esther Phillips\, Hyla Urbany\, Irma Freeman\, James Wheatley Brindle\, Jessica Kalmar\, John Graves\, Joseph Shirk\, Judith A. Ruszkowski\, Judith Sullivan\, June Edwards\, Katy DeMent\, Lyn Ferlo\, Mandy Kendall\, Matthew R. Day\, Michele Kranik\, Michael Rosella\, Rahim Ali\, Rana Ryan\, Robbie Ali\, Ruthanne Bauerle\, Robert M. Revay\, Sara Beck Sweeney\, Sheila Ali\, Tim Fabian\, Vaughn Washburn\, Vincent Eirene\, Virginia Mullins\, Wendy Osher and Will Halim! Multimedia performance\, the group is called Trillium Ensemble and TBA.   LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/ka THE DANCE EMPORIUM (5005 Penn Ave) 1ST FRIDAY UNBLURRED HABEAS CORPUS MILONGA (930 PM - 1:30 AM) For information contact rjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771   Studio 5013 features Studio 5013 features glassworks by mosaic artist Daviea Davis.   Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) … 6PM TO 11PM "A Year in A Life" new works by Nina Sauer and Ryan Dunmeyer Ryan Dunmeyer\, fly fishing guide\, reptile biologist\, and ex gator wrassler\, will be showcasing nature photography taken through the course of his adventurous day. Nina Sauer explores the grandeur in small daily moments through a series of mixed media pieces. Artworks by Mary Sauer also on display. Free Wine Tastings by Wilhelm Winery. Musical Act TBA 9pm FREE Event #MOSTWANTED5015\, 412-328-3747   Stuff N Such Society "The Art of Collectible Culture" | 5015 Penn Ave (Basement) | | Free Event -6pm to 10pm. Psychikos: Visions of the Mind and Soul by Jacqueline Druga Jacqueline Druga is a native of Pittsburgh and is a bestselling apocalypse author. She also is a musician\, artist and filmmaker. Although a lot of what she writes is end of the world\, her art is on a different level. Many call it the ‘twisted’ art\, because many are images sewn together to create a story via the whole picture. Where image ends the next begins. In 2002\, people began coming to Jacqueline to have her draw these pictures because they believed they held not only inner truths about themselves\, but a look into the future. While Jacqueline doesn’t call them\, ‘Psychic Art’ many do Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   5108 Penn Selena Shaffer Presents a variety of artists to showcase their work   ARTica (5110 Penn) ... 6-10pm ...They got a shop "face lift" from designer Joesph Hall. Come see his vision for ARTica and the holiday season! They're celebrating with store-wide savings and lots of new "Cool Stuff" at Pittsburgh's most eclectic antique emporium. Find "it" at ARTica! Open Saturday\, too from noon to 7 pm. or by appointment. 412-596-6521   Tugboat Printshop will be showcasing their original woodblock prints in front of the storefront at 5116 Penn Avenue on Friday\, November 2nd. Since 2006\, Tugboat Printshop has travelled the country selling their work from a Lawrenceville home studio. For more information and a sneak peek\, please visit their website here   Assemble: A Community Space for Arts + Technology (5125 Penn) … 6-10pm … Fun interactive experiences for all ages.   Toro’s Tavern (5128 Penn) Artist Victoria Maze will present work and there will be two special musical guests performing\, singer-songwriter Leslie Addis and Tom Snodgrass. Torro’s also features $5 drink specials and Red Stripe Beer Special. Hungry? Their kitchen has just what you’re looking for!   BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) ... 6-10pm ... Go and check out the works on display and enjoy the food that’s always available for you.   Tee Rex Syndicate (5440 Penn) ... 6-9pm ...Visit our open store during November's Unblurred party and get prepped for the holidays. East End Brewing will be there in the flesh to quench the thirst that shopping their store will bring\, along with local belly dance instructor and performer Jennifer Marino. The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project will be accepting donations of totes and non-perishables while also receiving 10% of the nights apparel purchases as their featured non-profit.   Commonplace at Voluto (5467 Penn) … 6-9pm … They will be having pie day Friday.   Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Hot Jam + The Art & Science of Glass. The Carnegie Science Center will be there demonstrating the science of glass while PGC shows the art of glass with fiery demonstrations. This is also the last chance to cast your vote for your favorite American president in “American Idols.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/ublurred/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121029T113540 LAST-MODIFIED:20121029T113540 UID:10002-1351980000-1351994459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Wilkinsburgh Art Show DESCRIPTION:   A group show of Wilkinsburg artists. Local artists Tradeshirt (hand-dyed silks and ceramic bangles) and Paper Breakfast (fine printed cards and journals) will have handmade items available for sale. Drinks\, music and dancing too! Dress warmly\, as the space is not heated. LOCATION:754 Rebecca Ave, Wilkinsburg, PA, 15221, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/wilkinsburgh-art-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121029T105455 LAST-MODIFIED:20121029T105617 UID:9994-1351983600-1351994459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Silver Bullet Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:   A Custom Pinball Machine and other New Work by Brian Holderman.   The Gallery 4 is pleased to welcome back Brian Holderman. Brian is a Pennsylvania native and Pittsburgh-based artist and designer. His design works can be seen throughout our city in the form of murals\, posters\, screen-printed apparel\, and vibrant graphics for specialty shops\, upscale markets\, edgy restaurants and multiple citywide events. His fruitful commissioned works are matched equally to the myriad fine art shows and exhibits in which he's been involved\, including galleries across the U.S. and beyond: Pittsburgh's Mattress Factory and Andy Warhol Museum; OH NO! Doom Gallery in Chicago; Giant Robot in San Francisco\, Gallery Nucleus in L.A\, and DRAFT 5 Clothing Exhibition in Kobe\, Japan among others.     Check out more of Brain Holderman here! LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/silver-bullet-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121026T213000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121027T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121026T111233 LAST-MODIFIED:20121026T111233 UID:9976-1351301400-1351317659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Culteria DESCRIPTION:It's time for a very spooky dance party at your favorite dive bar!   Featured music by DJ Zan Naz\, DJ Nate Da Phat Barber\, Timbeleza\, Chrome Sparks and Tracksploitation.   Artists include Jmalmal\, Di-ya Battad\, Ben Tabas\, Kevin Ramser\, Audra Wist and featured artist Lizzee Solomon.     LOCATION:4016 Butler St., Pittsburgh, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/culteria/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121022T151741 LAST-MODIFIED:20121022T151741 UID:9867-1351893600-1351904459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Autumn Haitian Art Market DESCRIPTION: Love Haitian art? Interested in seeing something new and exciting? Look no further than Bakery Square this November 2nd\, 3rd and 4th where Friends of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer Haiti will be "popping up" with an Autumn Haitian Art Market.   The weekend event will begin with a reception on Friday evening\, November 2\, from 6:00-9:00 p.m. featuring light food and drinks. Enjoy the sounds of Verna’s Caribbean Steelband\, as they play live on both Friday evening and Saturday afternoon. All proceeds and donations support The Friends of Hôpital Albert Schweitzer in their work for Haiti.   Come peruse the selection of Haitian art and metal work. Everything that is on display will be available for sale -- perfect if you're looking for that special something to invigorate your home décor for fall\, or as a special gift for the upcoming holiday season.   The Market will be open at Bakery Square on the following days/hours: Friday\, November 2\, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday\, November 3\, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday\, November 4\, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm   Please park in the FREE Bakery Square Parking Garage\, located behind the event space complex. LOCATION:6425 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/autumn-haitian-art-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121027T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121027T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121022T130124 LAST-MODIFIED:20121025T110416 UID:9827-1351368000-1351389659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The First Quadrennial Artist Image Resorce DESCRIPTION:   Performances By: Andrew Edmonds Vinyl Showcase James Hart of the Harlan Twins Josh Verbanets of MOIP BoyscoutofaMerica- Phily based project from Kyle Lambert\, fusing electronics and synth sound to create atmospheric Electro.   AND A VERY SPECIAL AFTER PARTY: Psychic Boots Album Release\, everyone who comes will receive either a poster or a free cd. Rosenwasser by Psychic Boots URSA MAJOR AND LAZER BACKGROUND (from Philly\, ex-Armchairs) VISIT THE “DO I REALLY NEED A PHOTO ID TO GET IN TO THIS PLACE” BOOTH AND MAKE YOUR OWN PHOTO ID AND OTHER UNNECESSARY PAPERS.   GET YOUR FAVORITE CAUSES TATTOOED BY AMAZING ARTISTS ON-SITE SO EVERYONE KNOWS THAT YOU BELIEVE IN SOMETHING\, OR AT LEAST YOU’LL APPEAR THAT WAY.   VISIT THE AMERICAN DREAMING RING-TOSS TENT AND SEE IF YOU CAN WIN BIG PRIZES RELEVANT TO YOUR PARTICULAR CLASS\, SOCIAL STRATA OR AT LEAST THE DELUSIONAL OR ASPIRATIONAL POSITION THAT YOU THINK YOU HAVE IN SOCIETY.   OCCUPY SOMETHING.   DISCUSS SOCIAL JUSTICE ISSUES RELATING TO POWER AND POLITICAL INEQUITIES.   VISIT THE SHOOTING GALLERY OF POLITICAL GAMESMANSHIP AND TAKE HOME TROPHIES BASED ON YOUR ABILITY TO HIT TH EMARK AND MAKE THINGS STICK.   VISIT THE SUPERSIZED SUGAR SHACK AND CHOOSE FROM A VARIETY OF HUGE SNACKS AND FOOD ITEMS WITH ABSOLUTELY NO NUTRITIONAL VALUE WHATSOEVER. SOME MA EVEN BE ILLEGAL TO CONSUME IN THIS STATE.   HAVE A TEA PARTY AND DISCUSS TOO MUCH GOVERNMENT\, TOO LITTLE GOVERNMENT\, SOCIALISM\, CAPITALISM AND OTHER MASHED UP POLITICAL\, RELIGIOUS AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. HALF LIES AND HALF TRUTHS.   ATTEMPT TO DECIPHER WHO’S LYING AND WHO’S TELLING THE TRUTH AT THE ELECTION YEAR MEDIA BOOTH. WHICH STATEMENTS ARE HALF LIES AND WHICH ARE HALF TRUTHS? EXPLORE THE LINE WHERE THE MEANS JUSTIFY THE ENDS\, WHERE DECEPTION BECOMES A NOBLE ACT IN THE MINDS OF THE MANY OR THE MINDS OF THE FEW AND WHERE IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT YOU SAY BECAUSE NO ONE HAS ANY EXPECTATION THAT ANYTHING WILL COME OF IT ANYWAY.   THROW DARTS AT THE WALL OF BALLOONS TO REVEAL YOUR FORTUNE FOR THE FUTURE—DO YOU WIN—DO YOU LOSE—DO YOU GET LAID OFF—DO YOU GET PAID—THESE AND OTHER FUTURE SECRETS WILL BE REVEALED.   MAKE T-SHIRTS AND POLITICAL POSTERS DISPLAYING YOUR INNERMOST THOUGHTS ABOUT ISSUES RELEVANT TO YOU. THE ENTIRE EXTRAVAGANZA IS ANCHORED BY AN EXHIBITION OF PHENOMENAL WORK DONATED BY SOME OF THE MOST EXCITING ARTISTS AND ENTREPRENEURS WORKING IN THE REGION AND BEYOND—ALL OF THIS WORK WILL BE RAFFLED OFF FOR $5 TICKETS AT THE END OF THE NIGHT. YOU MAY REMEMBER THESE RAFFLES IN THE PAST—THIS IS A CRAZY OPPORTUNITY TO OWN SIGNIFICANT WORK BY SIGNIFICANT ARTISTS FOR NEXT TO NOTHING.   VISIT THE PRINT WHEEL OF DEATH AND RELAXATION—SPIN THE WHEEL TO WIN A PRINT.   SEE A VARIETY OF BANDS\, GUESTS AND PERFORMERS PERFORMING WORKS OF DIVERSE CONTENT AND SIGNIFICANCE (OR NOT). GROOVE TO AN OPEN JAM SESSION LATER IN THE EVENING.   THIS IS A FUNDRAISING EFFORT BY ARTISTS IMAGE RESOURCE SO BRING LOTS OF LOOSE CASH—YOU KNOW\, DISPOSABLE INCOME—AND THROW A COUPLE OF BUCKS AT EACH FREAK SHOW BOOTH AND TIP JAR IN THE CARNIVAL. BUY RAFFLE TICKETS. BUY ART. AND GIVE MONEY WHENEVER POSSIBLE.   PEANUTS\, POPCORN\, GRILLED FOOD. PARTAKE OF THE HARVEST FESTIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA OF GRILLED AND NON GRILLED FRUITS\, VEGETABLES\, MEATS\, GRAINS AND BAKERY ITEMS. BRING A PIE AND GET SOMETHING FOR FREE.   BRING LOOSE CASH\, FRIENDS AND ALL OF YOUR FRUSTRATION\, CURIOSITY\, POSITIVE ENERGIES AND THOUGHTS ABOUT DEMOCRACY\, EUITY\, JUSTICE AND THE US ELECTORAL COLLEGE AND JOIN US FOR THIS EXTRAVAGANZA OF POLITICAL DYSFUNCTION.   SPECIAL GUESTS\, 2011-2012 RESIDENT PROJECT ARTISTS MICHAEL BUDAI AND ROBERT WILLIAMS AND ARTISTS’ COOPERATIVE “JUSTSEEDS”   HANDS ON ACTIVITIES AND FAMILY FRIENDLY SHENANIGANS HAPPEN FROM 4PM TO 7PM.   BANDS\, PERFORMANCES\, DANCING AND OTHER ADULT ACTIVITIES FROM 7PM TO 10PM. LOCATION:518 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-first-quadrennial-artist-image-resorce/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121026T130000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121026T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121022T124438 LAST-MODIFIED:20121023T101018 UID:9825-1351270800-1351303259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:20th Annual Meeting of the Marked DESCRIPTION: Pittsburgh's Tattoo Arts Celebration October 26-28\, 2012   Meeting of the Marked 2012 Friday\, OCT 26th: 1PM-10PM Saturday\, OCT 27th: 12N-10PM Sunday\, OCT 28th: 12N-7PM   Under 18 MUST be accompanied by an adult. MUST be 18 to get tattooed. Under 14 admitted free!   Thursday OCT 25 SafeArt Works BBP Seminar Interstate Room 1-5PM   Ron Meyers-Realism in Tattooing Seminar Interstate Room 7-9PM   Friday OCT 26 Tattoo Room & All Exhibits Open 1PM-10PM   Contest Registration 6:30-7:30PM   Lucky the Painproof Man Sideshow Performance 7PM   Contest Judging (Full Back\, Full Sleeve\, Portrait/Realistic\, Traditional) 8PM   Tattoo of the Day Contest 10PM   For the rest of the schedule\, check out the website LOCATION:500 Mandfield Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15205, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/20th-annual-meeting-of-the-marked/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T213059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121019T144910 LAST-MODIFIED:20121030T131301 UID:9760-1351891800-1351906259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Harvest Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Sprout\, neighbors\, friends\, current\, and past projects for an open house at their offices.   Enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks while listening to live entertainment from Lungs Face Feet and DJ Edgar Um. Guests can meet board members and staff to learn about Sprouts programs and discover recent projects funded by Sprout's Seed Award!       LOCATION: 5423 Penn Avenue , Pittsburgh , PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/harvest-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121026T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121026T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121018T113904 LAST-MODIFIED:20121105T110331 UID:9718-1351285200-1351306859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Hybrids: Chuck Olsen's Paintings DESCRIPTION:Opening reception: Friday\, October 26\, 2012/5pm-9pm Special musical interlude/730pm-8pm   Exhibition continues through December 1\, 2012 With new works by gallery artists   Hours of operation are: Monday-Saturday/9pm-5pm   The exhibit will include a number of different paintings by Chuck Olsen. Olsen has his Master's Degree in Painting from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He also attended the Tyler School of Arts in Philadelphia. Since then\, he has had a number of group and solo exhibitions. He is also a professor in the Fine Arts department at Saint Frances University in Loretto\, Pennsylvania.   "These visual constructions\, made of acrylic paint\, collage materials\, and charcoal\, are "hybrids" influenced by objects taken from the historical to the industrial. I am fascinated with history and how the exploration of its objects\, places\, and documents yield new and exciting form. Perhaps there is irony here in that modern art\, within its own history\, often rejects the past in order to create the new. I find that the sciences do this as they must in the name of progress but the arts are free to accumulate from all of human experience to find new\, inspiring language. My passion for this is in my use of color\, contrasts\, and movement set up within a direct\, compositional confrontation with the viewer.” –Chuck Olson   James Gallery's Facebook Page   LOCATION:413 South Main Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15220, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/hybrids-chuck-olsens-paintings/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121020T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121020T180059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121018T112211 LAST-MODIFIED:20121018T112211 UID:9737-1350741600-1350770459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Lawrenceville Artists' Studio Tour 2012 DESCRIPTION: Visit artists in their studios where they create and work. Many will be demonstrating their craft and all are eager to answer questions about their work. This year there are 14 studios with 17 artists on this self guided tour. It is a free\, family friendly event so plan to spend the day in Lawrenceville.   For a complete list of participating studios and to download a map\, visit Lawrenceville’s website. Maps will be available at Lawrenceville coffee shops as well. LOCATION:Pittsburgh , PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/lawrenceville-artists-studio-tour-2012/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121102T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121103T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121017T110052 LAST-MODIFIED:20121030T131524 UID:9684-1351900800-1351922459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Dia de Los Muertos Art Show & Celebration DESCRIPTION: Dia de los Muertos is a celebration of expression in many ways. Not only is it dedicated to remembering and honoring those that have passed before us\, it is also centrally focused on the artistic expression of the living through the creation of ofrendas\, costumes\, cooking etc. Featuring art work from Seth Leibowitz\, Zane Leibowitz\, Lauren Toohey\, Zena Ruiz\, Jason Monsterhands McGarry\, Matthew Robert Macri\, Danielle Graham Robinson\, Laura Petrilla\, Brian Gonnella\, Sean Dontknowvan and more. Guaracha Latin Dance Band gonna get the night started 9-11pm!   And DJ Vex 11-2 am!! LOCATION:649 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/dia-de-los-muertos-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121020T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121020T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121015T122538 LAST-MODIFIED:20121015T122538 UID:9597-1350770400-1350781259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Featured Artist Exhibition - Adam Robinson Criscuolo DESCRIPTION: Selected artworks of Adam Robinson Criscuolo will be on exhibit at the Brew House Association from October 20\, 2012 through December 1\, 2012. Criscuolo is a regionally based artist practicing in wood\, stone\, plastics\, and glass. He is selected as one of three featured artist exhibitions of the gallery for the 2012 calendar year. The artist's background in technical theater comes through in his new untitled sculpture series\, which incorporates dramatic light sources\, and accumulations of tempered glass remnants.   Opening reception takes place on October 20\, 2012 starting at 6:00pm\, and ending at 9:00pm. Food and beverages are provided at the opening reception. LOCATION:2100 Mary St, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/featured-artist-exhibition-adam-robinson-criscuolo/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121117T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121117T140059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121009T112150 LAST-MODIFIED:20121114T140617 UID:9440-1353164400-1353178859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Holiday Arts & Crafts Flea Market DESCRIPTION: Get some holiday shopping done and support a nonprofit independent theater!   Friends of the Hollywood Theater presents a holiday arts & crafts flea market\, including a bake sale and raffle. They'll also have the concession stand open. Admission is free and so is parking at the meters on Potomac Avenue or any of the public lots nearby.   If you would like to sell handmade holiday items or have gently used holiday themed items that you'd like to find a good home for\, please email treasurer@thehollywooddormont.org for a registration form. Table fees are $15 for the lobby\, $10 for the theater and $5 for the basement. Vendors must bring their own tables and chairs.   Space is limited to crafters\, artists and amateurs. No professional vendors\, please.   Proceeds of the table registration fees\, bake sale\, raffle and concessions benefit Friends of the Hollywood Theater. LOCATION:1449 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15216, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/holiday-arts-crafts-flea-market/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121013T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121013T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121008T130807 LAST-MODIFIED:20121008T130807 UID:9387-1350172800-1350172859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Octoberfest DESCRIPTION:   Join Touchfaster in celebrating the changing seasons by bringing together some fantastic local talent in music\, art\, and business.   Art by:Pierce Marratto\, Jared Lampman\, Dan Vogel\, Niffer Desmond\, Hope Keshavarz\, Matt Hunter\, Gabrielle Fischer\, Amy Wincek\, Justin Wujcik\, Matt Gondek\, Dustin Medvid.   And music by:     Tarra Layne:   SleepyV:   TRACKSPLOITATION:   The Ruckus Brothers: LOCATION:422 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/octoberfest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121006T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121006T170059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121001T113741 LAST-MODIFIED:20121001T113741 UID:9298-1349539200-1349557259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Vehicular Abstraction: A Juried Art Car Exhibit DESCRIPTION: Vehicular Abstraction is a free 4-hour art car exhibit and community event with the focus on licensed\, registered\, and insured vehicles that artists have permanently altered. These are not parade floats or puppets; the unique aspect of this medium is that they bring a rt every day to the city streets. Celebrity Judges\, Live art performances\, Local vendors tables\, food sales\, and children’s activities will also be happening as part of the event. The outdoor exhibit is suitable for all ages and includes indoor art displays at participating Penn Ave Art Galleries. To register a car\, sponsor the event\, register as a vendor\, donate a car to art\, perform or just ask a question contact:mostwantedfineart@yahoo.com CHECK OUT THE CARS HERE! LOCATION:5015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/vehicular-abstraction-a-juried-art-car-exhibit/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121005T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121006T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20121001T113508 LAST-MODIFIED:20121003T151714 UID:9284-1349474400-1349496059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION: Venues are listed geographically\, from nearest to furthest from downtown.   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) / 9:30pm-2am ($5 cover) Pandemic @ Brillobox Juddy's Last Dance As many know Dj Gentleman Juddy is one of the originators of the PANDEMIC SOUND SYSTEM and has been been a resident dj/host for almost 7 years. It brings great sadness to inform you that he will be departing this great city and Oct 5 will be his last Pandemic. Have no worries THE PARTY WILL STILL COMMENCE with more BALKAN BEATS\, GYPSY BRASS\, BAILE FUNK\, DANCEHALL\, BHANGRA\, CUMBIA\, KUDURO\, BOSNIAN HIP HOP\, CHALGA\, GREEK BOUZOUKI\, RUSSIAN GYPSY\, TURKISH REGGAETON\, AUREG GUITAR FUNK\, BOLLYWOOD BREAKS\, and much much more.   Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) … “Looking Deeper: The Artwork of Aimee Manion" Aimee Manion’s work explores both the depths of the Universe and the subatomic world\, sewing them together with organic elements and movement. She incorporates ideas about alien life and cosmic biology\, as well as quantum physics and organic chemistry. It’s an exciting time to be alive right now – scientists are generating a variety of amazing images that are changing the way we see the Universe\, and changing how we understand our place within it. Learn more about her art here   IMAGEBOX (4933 PENN AVE) 7PM-10PM CLOUDS AND THINGS THAT FLOAT AND DO NOT FLOAT - Paintings and works on paper by Juliet Pusateri. These works explore landforms\, cloud forms\, and tiny lights. Her process involves drawing by sewing or tearing paper\, creating an irregular or clumsy interpretation\, as in a memory. She is interested in natural phenomena and the fantastic elements of folktales   GARFIELD ARTWORKS / 6-10 pm PITTSBURGH VS. CLEVELAND. 10 artists from Cleveland and 10 more from Pittsburgh exhibit their work side by side in harmony. San Francisco electronic musician Moldover will perform several short sets to entertain the crowd. Donations requested. 412-361-2262 Learn more here   Artisan (5001 Penn) / 7-10pm Artisan Presents: “And the Walls Come Down” – A selection of work from the newest edition to Artisan\, Joe Baker. Joe has been a tattoo artist for over ten years and has finally left his fortress of solitude to join the Artisan family. Through oil paint and a unique take on watercolors the show highlights beauty in death and the morbidity of life with a delightful twist. This is Joe’s first solo art show as well as the first time he will loosen his grip on his original pieces and make them available for others to add into their art collections.   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) 7 - 10 PM / The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination\, 5006 Penn Avenue. They will be celebrating our 3rd birthday with an opening reception for "Pittsburgh by Pittsburgh Artists II" A Group Exhibition. Pittsburgh Musical Guests Jim Skiff & TBA.   LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/ka THE DANCE EMPORIUM (5005 Penn Ave) 1ST FRIDAY UNBLURRED HABEAS CORPUS MILONGA / 930 PM - 1:30 AM Come join us as we dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to Alternative music and groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For information contactrjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771   Studio 5013 features "Take Off Your Masks" and "Four Abby Lee Millers." Acrylic and screenprint on canvas by Paulette Poullet. paulette.poullet@gmail.com.   Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) … 6PM TO 11PM “Press Kings”\, new works by Jason Sauer\, John Lysak\, and Scott Frish. Alumni Master Print Makers of Stonepress Additions\, Seattle Washington reunite and present their latest works. In addition Jason Sauer will display his sculpture made from his demolition derby art car. “In The Wake of Giants” performs at 9pm. FREE EVENT Learn more about it here #MOSTWANTED5015\, 412-328-3747   Assemble: A Community Space for Arts + Technology (5125 Penn) … 6-10pm … How do you connect to the earth? The GAIA Harmonic project is interactive art shows that will take place at assemblecommunity space for art and technology in October 2012. 2012 is themilestone inan evolutionary process for the planet and us. It is an age of light. The frequencies of the planet are shifting. We can interrupt this frequency through light and sound. These new frequencies can help us understand our multidimensional life on the planet. The Gaia Harmonic Project explores ways people can attune themselves simply through awareness and in some way remember their connection to the earth each other and all that is. Learn more on their website Curator: Bobbi Williams; Artists: Miguel Sague\, Niffer Desmond\, Matthew Robert\, Marci\, and Bobbi Williams. Opening night performances by Spirit Child from New York City and Kellee Maize. Fun interactive experiences for all ages.   SPECIAL 2 DAY UNBLURRED! Winebiddle and Penn   SATURDAY Oct 6\, 2012 NOON TO 4PM ART CAR SHOW: Cars decorated\, adorned and displayed along The Penn Ave Arts District. Colored and customized\, come see automotives turned into art and the art of the automotive. Includes vendors\, food\, and children’s activities. Free to observe\, Free to participate. email mostwantedfineart@yahoo.com for info or click here   Stuff N Such Society "The Art of Collectible Culture" | 5015 Penn Ave (Basement) | Check out their Facebook page | Free Event -6pm to 10pm. Stuff N Such Society presents a variety of Automobile Art with Cosmic Car Paintings by Tate Hudson\, Pittsburgh Pin up Photographs by Kahmeela Adams\, as well as an exhibit of Vintage Car Advertisement Art from the 50’s-70’s.   Roboto (5106 Penn Ave) An Art Opening About Billy - 7:00 Daniel McCloskey's new book\, A Film About Billy\, has been over 8 years in the making and took a lot of growing as a person and a creator. This month-long art exhibit at the Mr. Roboto Project with feature art from the novel\, and show some of McCloskey's creative process. You will see first drafts\, related writings\, and drawings from his time in Tokyo and back at the Cyberpunk Apocalypse writers' co-op.   Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   ARTica (5110 Penn) / 6-10pm In honor of ART Car event\, they're sponsoring "Pizza"-- a local car artist from the Hill District. Come see his coup and the usual Cool Stuff at Pittsburgh's most eclectic antique emporium.. Find "it" at ARTica! Open Saturday from noon to 7 pm. or by appointment. 412-596-6521   Toro’s Tavern (5128 Penn) Torro’s features $5 drink specials and Red Stripe Beer Special. Hungry? Their kitchen has just what you’re looking for!   Pittsburgh's Society of Sculptors presents: Sculptoberfest ICAG (5020 Penn Ave) 7-10pmThis is a one night show\, highlighting current work of members of the Society of Sculptors. The Society was one of the founding organizations in the formation of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts and is one of the oldest groups promoting sculpture\, locally\, regionally and nationally.   BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) / 6-10pm A fantastic show at the BFG Cafe\, 5335 Penn Ave. See wonderful artwork displayed on every wall in the cafe. They are all available for purchase. Come hungry too\, John has the best Gyros and Greek Pizza in the city. Don't miss this fabulous show. Come hungry and order from a fabulous Greek menu.   Tee Rex Syndicate (5440 Penn)/ 6-9pm Visit their open store and get your holiday shopping started early (meaning Halloween of course!) Paintings and upcycled items from Chuck Amok\, snuggly crochet wear by Nina Ramone and our friends from Penn's Corner CSA will all be there. Don't forget their ever-evolving racks of tees\, hoodies\, kids items and $5 bins! TeeRex Syndicate 5440 Penn Avenue Pittsburgh\, PA 15206   Commonplace at Voluto (5467 Penn) / 6-9pm They will be having pie day Friday.   Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) / 6-9pm Hot Jam. Cast your vote for your favorite American president in the new exhibition by John Moran called\, “American Idols.” Watch fiery glassblowing demonstrations and see a preview of the Three Rivers Film Festival. This event is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201 or check out their website LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-9/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121005T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121005T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120926T102525 LAST-MODIFIED:20120926T102525 UID:9244-1349472600-1349481659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:2012 PSA Annual Exhibition DESCRIPTION: Art lovers of Pittsburgh will be able to size up Pittsburgh Society of Artists once again with this annual exhibit coming right on the heels of their highly successful exhibit “scapes” showing at Panza Gallery through October 13\,2012.   PSA today consists of more than 300 artist members who live within a 150-mile radius of Pittsburgh and are creators who use all varieties of visual arts media. PSA was officially chartered in 1967. Its Mission Statement reads: Pittsburgh Society of Artists is dedicated to the vitality and growth of the visual arts in the Pittsburgh area. Formed for the specific purpose of exhibiting original works of art by its members\, Pittsburgh Society of Artists has as its goals the encouragement and support of art in all its forms\, the fostering of a true appreciation of art\, and the furtherance of social activity and good will among its members and the people of Pittsburgh.   For more information about “2012 PSA Annual Exhibition” or the Pittsburgh Society of Artists\, please visit the PSA Web site at www.pittsburghsocietyofartists.org. LOCATION:519 East Ohio Street , Pittsburgh, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/2012-psa-annual-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121001T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121001T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120925T150058 LAST-MODIFIED:20120925T150058 UID:9229-1349128800-1349139659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:VIA 2012 | 3D Burns! Screening DESCRIPTION: FESTIVAL PASSES AND ADVANCE TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE Individual event tickets on sale now. RSVP to full festival here ------------------------------------------------ 3D Burns! curated by Michael Mallis & Katie Torn 3D computer graphics software is commonly thought of as a tool for commercials and blockbuster films. The artists exhibited in 3D Burns! use the latest technology to create personal experimental art works. Within experimental 3D are a wide range of styles and ideas from abstraction to photorealism to cartoons to video game aesthetics. The artists are internationally recognized for their innovations to the medium. They have been exhibited and screened work at Sundance Film Festival\, PBS\, MTV\, MOMA New York\, SIGGRAPH\, Hirshhorn Museum\, the Andy Warhol Museum\, LACMA\, Museum of Natural History in New York\, Philadelphia Museum of Art\, Museum of Contemporary Art Barcelona\, Museum of Contemporary Arts Novi Sad Serbia and Ottawa International Animation Festival. ------------------------------------------------ BRENNA MURPHY Gift Tapes\, 2011\, 3:13 mins In 2011\, Gift Tapes released a batch of cassettes from Spare Death Icon\, Million Mists and Matt Carlson clothed in Brenna's computer generated effigies. Brenna developed a graphic language to correspond with the respective sonic palettes of the three musicians\, branding each tape with its own emblem. These videos bring the project's visuals and sounds together to offer a glimpse into the warped portal of Pacific Northwest psychedelic synthesis. swervly from Brenna Murphy on Vimeo.   CLAUDIA HART Dark kNight (Pop Version 02)\, 2012\, video installation Hart's response to Chirstopher Nolan's 2012 film\, The Dark Knight Rises\, depicting the attempt of one of her avatars to break free of the simulated world behind the screen. In creating Dark kNight(spelling intentional)\, 2012\, Hart felt it was time to begin a migration out of the sanctuary cocoon of her earlier automatons. She represents the attempt of a defiant automaton to break free of the simulated sanctuary world behind the screen. The popular Christopher Nolan Dark Knight Rises is a film about escape from imprisonment and the powers that deem who is and isn't to be imprisoned. With the film's two highly independent\, physically athletic and defiant female characters\, both of whom have escaped their own entrapments\, Hart was immediately prompted to envision her own restless\, racially-hybrid female avatar trying out various strategies to escape virtuality. In the video we see her hurling herself against the screen; swinging from her feet by a rope and hitting the screen full body; catapulting like a human cannonball into the screen; and as seen here\, swinging with a rope by her hands and hitting the screen with her feet--all seen at various speeds. Hart claims the mythological source for the figure\, besides Nolan's Batman\, is the chained Prometheus\, bound by the Olympian gods for bringing fire to humankind. Artistically she is inspired by Michelangelo’s Dying Captives\, who appear to struggle in their efforts to release themselves from their prisons of stone.   DUSAN LAZIC Initiation\, 2011\, 1:23 mins Fragments of memory are constantly interfering among each other. Human mind is constantly intending to make an order from all the things stored inside. Inner combining of memories and inspirations is one way to start a creative process. Some are fresh and defined still in their original shapes\, while others less important are blurry and unreadable. There is also a subconscious part of memories\, which a person doesn't recognize\, and it plays an important role in the mind. All those pieces are constantly interfering with each other\, which leads to new parts. A person is often only partially aware of this process. Mind Interiors from Dusan Lazic on Vimeo.   HOOLIGANSHIP Faketrap\, 2010\, 4:20 mins A camera searches for some warmth it lost. Screen memory keeps getting in the way. alone with the moon from hooliganship on Vimeo.   JAMES DUESING Oral Fixations\, 2005\, 7 hour video installation Collaborators: Jessica Hodgins\, computer scientist Bum Lee\, artist Moshe Mahler\, artist Jay Oberski\, actor Sang Il Park\, computer scientist David Tinapple\, artist A single channel video installation that evolves over a seven hour time period. The project is a darkly humorous look at a habit of endless consumption and the resulting accumulation of waste. A narrative gradually emerges from the on-screen action that depicts a large mouthed character who dances while flossing its one protruding tooth. A conveyor belt regularly delivers factory-farm fresh hams that the character delights in taking one large bite from and then tossing aside. Over the duration of the piece the hams begin to pile up in the room until at the end of seven hours the room is filled with the refuse of this gluttony. The viewer is encouraged to revisit the piece periodically throughout the day and see how the discarded hams build an oddly humorous environment of waste around the character.   JEREMY COUILLARD My Apocalypse Fantasy\, 2012\, 10 mins Made with Cinema4d and narration from xtranormal.com. The viewer is lead through various dreamlike landscapes revolving around a psychedelic castle while a robot shares her vision of survival in an apocalyptic future. Black Hole Memory from Jeremy Couillard on Vimeo.   JONATHAN MONAGHAN Dauphin 007\, 3:11 mins Referring to the heir-apparent to the French throne\, Dauphin 007 is a short animation which draws on elements and narratives surrounding French monarchy and mixes them with contemporary iconography. With an almost irreverent use and misuse of these references the film attempts to create an absurd reality that is both familiar and alien at the same time.   KATIE TORN The Calm Before the Storm\, 1:38 mins\, video installation A virtual installation assembled of advanced 3D animation and digital video. The viewer experiences the virtual installation through a screen\, which becomes a window to a world that mirrors our own\, but is distorted in order to express a psychological state of anxiety and excess caused by capitalist culture. The view through the screen moves around an architectural structure composed of vegetation and garbage; outdated electronics\, PVC pipes\, toys\, and art objects. The structure is an island of capitalist debris\, referencing the build up of plastic and chemical waste in the North Pacific and Atlantic oceans. On top of the structure is an idealized American female head that bobs up and down\, controlled by mechanics of the architecture. The placement of the head on top of the structure relates the structure and waste beneath to the current state of the human body\, as it tries to adapt to the toxic environment that it has created. As a gestalt the installation is a monument to the confused and immature identity of the USA. Let Them Eat Cake from Katie Torn on Vimeo.   ZEITGUISED QCC\, 2010\, 2:03 mins An Art series that abstracts comic characters in simulated photographs of surreal sculptures. The sculptures show signs of genetic mutation and Nano technological manipulation and Grey Goo as the contemporary material for cultural auto-immune diseases. Peripetics from ZEITGUISED on Vimeo.   MICHAEL MALLIS Gold Standard Stockpile video installation inside the PNC Bank Vault A satire on the recent popularity of converting one’s life savings into precious metals. The American news media creates hysteria around hyperinflation and a lack of security in the Dollar\, while claiming to promote values of patriotism and self-reliance. The same companies that profit from the hysteria are major sponsors of the news media. The video installation takes the message and rebrands it towards a younger audience by using a children’s T.V. show aesthetic. Pittsburgh Wing Ding Miracle from Michael Mallis on Vimeo. LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/via-2012-3d-burns-screening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121001T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121001T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120924T143252 LAST-MODIFIED:20120924T143252 UID:9170-1349128800-1349136059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Pittsburgh Emerging Arts Leaders Happy Hour at Verde DESCRIPTION:   Join fellow arts leaders for drinks and conversation at Verde! Talk goals and current projects\, share success stories\, and make connections with other folks helping to shape Pittsburgh's art scene.   How could this great event be even better? How about some happy hour specials? • Enjoy Verde's normal happy hour specials ($5 Casa Verde margaritas)\, extended past 7 pm • Treat yourself to appetizers at 10% off • Try a Special Quantum Theatre cocktail at $1 off   See you at Verde! LOCATION:5491 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/pittsburgh-emerging-arts-leaders-happy-hour-at-verde/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121003T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121003T190059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120924T141213 LAST-MODIFIED:20120924T141213 UID:9155-1349298000-1349305259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:FREE RADical Days Art Fair and Pittsburgh Gives Day of Giving DESCRIPTION:   Join them from 5 pm until 7 pm on Wednesday\, October 3 for the MCG Jazz and MCG Youth RADical Days Art Fair and make your gift to Day of Giving while you're there!   Make a donation of more than $25 while you're there at the Guild and receive a special gift courtesy of MCG Jazz & Youth!   Expand your creative horizons with hands-on projects and studio demonstrations — get your photo taken in their photo booth\, help silkscreen a T-shirt in their design studio\, and watch a teacher throw a pot on the wheel!   Drop into the MCG concert hall for JazzMagic. Master magician Paul Gertner blends jazz with close-up magic (shows 5:30 & 6:30pm) for two enchanting performances.   Stop by their dining hall and let Bidwell Training Center’s culinary arts students make you a flamin’ banana foster or other fun food!   Visit their gift shop for a special festival sale featuring orchids\, gift baskets\, original artwork and more. LOCATION: 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15233, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/free-radical-days-art-fair-and-pittsburgh-gives-day-of-giving/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120929T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120929T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120920T121007 LAST-MODIFIED:20120920T121007 UID:9008-1348959600-1348970459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:SIDELUCK Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION:   New York\, London\, São Paolo\, Milan\, Los Angeles\, Mexico City\, Copenhagen\, Seville\, San Francisco\, Bogotá\, Los Angeles\, Stockholm\, Nairobi\, Paris\, Chicago\, Berlin\, Montrèal and now . . . The Burgh!   Please join them on Saturday\, September 29th for the launch of SLIDELUCK Pittsburgh!   What is Slideluck? Slideluck is a New York City-based\, non-profit arts organization that provides an opportunity for artists and arts-appreciators to gather around food\, friends\, and artwork for an unforgettable night. The evening begins with a bountiful potluck dinner and then the lights are dimmed\, the crowd is hushed\, and a spectacular slideshow showcasing the work of 20 local artists commences . . .   7PM Potluck | 9PM Slideshow | After party to follow   Submission details can be found on http://tinyurl.com/d6v79vg LOCATION:1931 Sidney Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/sideluck-pittsburgh/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120928T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120928T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120919T125223 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T125223 UID:8981-1348876800-1348876859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Artistic Integrity DESCRIPTION:   From installations\, to mixed media\, D.S. Kinsel is a man that uses any outlet possible to bring his art to the world with passion\, creativity\, and clarity.Capital Grille will be supplying the food so make sure you’re in there!   More on D.S Kinsel click here! LOCATION:717 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/artistic-integrity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121006T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20121006T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120919T123206 LAST-MODIFIED:20120925T183740 UID:8977-1349564400-1349578859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:It's a Long Way to the Top...If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll DESCRIPTION:   "It's a long way to the top..." Michael Walsh is exhibiting recent works from an ongoing visual dialogue in series of three dimensional objects that begins with the movement\, line\, and composition of his letter-based art roots but transcends this; pushing forward into a group of objects that is yet to find classification. Unlike other artists who tread the beaten-path\, Michael pushes the envelope as a relevant contemporary artist by using his roots to propel him into new and engaging genres and exploring a variety of three-dimensional mediums. Expanding from the metal sculpture he is most known for\, Walsh also experiments with an assortment of materials including but not limited to polystyrene\, resin\, acrylic\, plaster\, enamel\, and most recently 3D computer printing. This past summer\, Michael designed "The Cosmic Carousel"\, an interactive aluminum sculpture with the ability to spin from kinetic energy applied by willing participants\, documentation of the project will be on display along with his collection. The project made it's debut at the infamous festival of outsider art and radical self-expression\, Burning Man in August 2012 in Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada.   "It's a Long Way to the Top...If You Wanna Rock 'n' Roll!" opens Saturday\, October 6th- October 27th\, 2012 at The Gallery 4. The opening reception will take place Saturday\, October 6th\, 2012 from 7-11PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4. The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM .   For more on Michael Wash click here! LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/its-a-long-way-to-the-top-if-you-wanna-rock-n-roll/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120924T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120924T190059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120917T153726 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T130728 UID:8840-1348520400-1348527659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:I Made It! Market: Holiday Kick-Off Event DESCRIPTION:   I Made It! Market is beyond excited to announce their partnership with Quiet Storm\, their new WorkShop Series sponsor!   I Made It! will be offering a variety of workshops ranging from crafty tutorials to canning to business skill building. These workshops will all take place at Quiet Storm\, a favorite spot for veggie fare.   Join them on Monday\, September 24th from 5 – 7 pm at Quiet Storm for the Holiday Market Kick-Off Event where you are invited to come and hang out\, get a little crafty\, and check out two mini-workshops: Styling Your Space and Marketing for Success.   Styling Your Space Facilitator: April McBain of No Good Riding Hood\, a local designer and visual artist has been turning trash into treasure and windows into wonderlands in the Pittsburgh area since 2008. Join her on September 24 as she shares her secrets for creating an unforgettable space on a next to nothing budget!   Marketing for Success Facilitator: Carrie Nardini is the Director of I Made It! Market and a "market-ress" for 14 years. A long time maker\, she will work with artists to put together a plan not only for marketing themselves for events but to keep that momentum going long after a face to face meeting with a customer. Join her on September 24th for quick tips on marketing your business for success this holiday season. LOCATION:5430 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/i-made-it-market-holiday-kick-off-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120922T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120923T040059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120917T144346 LAST-MODIFIED:20120919T151259 UID:8821-1348340400-1348387259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Cohesia: A Day of Art & Music DESCRIPTION:     The name Cohesia comes from the word cohesion\, which means uniting or sticking together. That is exactly what this event is all about. It's going to be an all day gathering of like-minded artists coming together to display and sell their art and network with one another. The event will consist of all forms of art including\, but not limited to\, visual (photography\, painting\, graphic design)\, music\, dance\, jewelry\, fashion\, sculpture\, glasswork\, pottery\, etc.   The whole event will be filmed and photographed by several people in an effort to put together a Pittsburgh Art Portfolio and posted to the Cohesia blog.   The day will start off as an art exhibit from 3:00-6:30. During this time\, any clothing venders that have merch for sale will have a table to present their current line. This entire portion of the day we will also be grilling food\, DJ's cuttin up\, alcohol\, and door prizes.   ***There will be a limited amount of alcohol available\, but guests are welcome to bring their own. 21+ / ID required to drink. Due to it being an all ages event\, there will be wristbands for legal drinkers***   Please email cohesiaconcept@gmail.com if you are interested in being a part of Cohesia.   SPONSORS: -WRK Clothes - OneUp Skate Shop - Frequently Fly Clothing - Elevator Music Team   FILM CREWS/PHOTOGRAPHERS: - ZIGGAPALOOZA FILMS - Mitchell Taylor Wirtz Photography - Guest Room Productions - Chandon Photography   ARTISTS: Brian Gonnella\, Adam 'Fargo' Bartron\, Mario Quinn\, Masha Fikhman\, Foose\, Jamie Apgar\, Terrel Crawford\, Rachna Rajen\, Cait Sethman\, Mitchell Taylor Wirtz\, Nikki O'Brien\, Amanda Moore\, Sean Kramer\, Leila Harvard\, Heather Kamanu'iu Froman\, Court Ratliff\, Zack DeFelice   MUSIC SETLIST: - DJ Dizazter : 3:00pm - 3:45pm - Nikki O'Brien : 3:45pm - 4:15pm - DJ AfterThought : 4:15pm - 5:00pm - DJ BlackListed : 5:00pm - 5:45pm - DJ Johnny Manila : 5:45pm - 6:30pm **ALL PERFORMANCES STARTING AT 6:30PM WILL BE ON SIDE 1 OF THE ART HOUSE** - The Marbits : 7:00pm - 7:30pm - Latecomer : 7:30pm - 8:00pm - JP : 8:00pm - 8:30pm - Shaggy Rogers : 8:30pm - 9:00pm - Fortified PhonetX : 9:00pm - 9:30pm - Yung Rellz : 9:30pm - 9:50pm - Landon Thomas : 9:50pm - 10:10pm - Young Pilots : 10:10pm - 10:30pm - H&T : 10:30pm - 11:00pm - 1's & 2's : 11:00pm - 11:30pm - 30Realm : 11:30pm - 12:00pm   STAY AND HANG OUT AT THE ART HOUSE FOR THE AFTER PARTY!   Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com   LOCATION:5903 Stanton Avenue, Highland Park, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/cohesia-a-day-of-art-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120929T110000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120929T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120911T141103 LAST-MODIFIED:20120911T141103 UID:8688-1348930800-1348970459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Squared DESCRIPTION:   Join them as they reimplement Art Education in schools with budget cuts   Interactive Performances throughout the days and nights (Audience participation encouraged) by over 80 Artists in the following media:   Illustrations (Hand Drawn and Digital)   Culinary Art- Chocolate covered cheesecake pops. cake pops\, and cookies(specialties)   Vioce Over   Corporate Entertainment- Music: Piano\, Guitar\, Mandolin\, Harmonica\, Ukelele;   Other: Mime\, Juggler\, Entertainer\, Motivational Speaker\, Laughter Workshops   Modeling (Commercial\, Print\, Acting\, Beauty\, Fashion\, Events\, Swim Wear\, Calendar & Promotional)   Melted Vinyl Record Art   Airbrush Art (canvas art\, product airbrushing\, body painting\, mural size art\, airbrush on *item of choice)   Custom Sculptures   Oil Paintings   Surrealist Art (Sculptures\, Paintings\, Poetry & Philosophy\, Graphics)   Videography   Makeup and Special Effects art (from fashion\, wedding\, and commercial makeup to prosthetics for aging and prop creation)   Hairstyling   Writing (political\, poetry\, philosophical\, article\, editorial & non fiction)   Jewelry Design (diamond & metal cast\, stone\, shell\,Wire\, bead\, Clay\, Bone\, and Feather)   Chain Mail (Hand Crafted) - vests\, armor trinkets\, keychains\, jewelry   Graphic Design (Billboards\, Business cards\, flyers\, door hangers\, direct mailings\, web-based ads\, logos\, etc.)   Website Design   Hand Painted Black and White Photography   Tattoo Art   Architectural Design   Two full days of art\, September 29th & 30th! LOCATION: 222 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-squared/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120904T133700 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T133700 UID:8481-1347145200-1347159659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY: "Allegory and Archetypes" Opening DESCRIPTION:   The Gallery 4 presents "Allegory and Archetypes" Retrospective Works by Chris Savido. Join them for the Grand Opening/Artist Reception where you'll have a chance to meet artist Chris Savido\, enjoy refreshments\, cocktails and hors d'oeuvres\,   And of course\, view Chris's amazing and vividly detailed works! LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/allegory-and-archetypes-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120904T131007 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T131007 UID:8474-1347055200-1347066059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Miss L Photography Presents: The 12 x 12 Show DESCRIPTION: Miss L Photography is excited to announce their 2nd gallery showing at MissL's studio!   The theme for this particular show is based around a 24 hour challenge. 24 photographers have been given an hour in a day at random in which they had to create new work that is inspired by that particular time of day. The possibilities are endless with each photographer bringing their own unique perspective to the project! LOCATION:3702 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/miss-l-photography-presents-the-12-x-12-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120908T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120904T130113 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T131048 UID:8471-1347055200-1347084059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:September Unblurred DESCRIPTION: Venues are listed geographically\, from nearest to furthest from downtown.   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am ($5 cover) Another monthly installment of DRINKING\, DANCING STOMPING YELLING with your good friends at PANDEMIC...   PANDEMIC SEPTEMBER SOUNDKLASH   with the Original Pandemic Sound Systember   Residents DJ/Hosts...GENTLEMAN JUDDY and PANDEMIC PETE: Balkan Beats\, Gypsy Brass\, Baile Funk\, Cumbia\, Tropical Bass\, Bosnian\, Hip Hop\, Afropop\, Chalga\, Thai Pop\, Turkish Reggaeton\, Egyptian Pop\, Syrian Dabke\, Brazilian Psych\, Albanian Tallava\, Serbian Turbo Folk\, and much\, much more.....     Pittsburgh Beautification Project Studios / Warehouse (4810 Penn) 6-11pm Andy Scott\, Steph Neary\, and Dean Cercone- Paperworks in relation to the 2012 Pittsburgh Zine Fair.   Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) … 7-10pm … Two openings in one night! "A Moment in Time: New Works by Ron Copeland" and "Seeking Higher Ground: Works by Steve Ehret" Exhibit runs until Aug. 28. 412-362-0274 modernformations.com   Garfield Artworks \, 4931 Penn Ave. // 7-10 pm SYMBIOSIS. 8x10 photographic collaborative works by Andrew Rabb and Mycela Rue addressing the relationship between humans and their environment. Runs until Sep. 29. Donations requested. 412-361-2262. www.garfieldartworks.com   Artisan (5001 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Artisan Presents "The Process of DIY" --A selection\, both old and new\, from the collected stencil work of brothers Derek and Andrew Nelson will be displayed along with skateboards\, bikes\, and other artifacts produced in their process of pursuing the DIY ethos and post-capitalist politics. The two brothers produce work that is both personal and political\, multiple and singular\, isolated and interconnected\, refined and raw. This will be their first joint show   Imagebox (4933 Penn) … 7-10pm … WHEN DID YOU COME TO BED? Paintings by Brandt Dykstra. "These paintings are the result of my sleep deprived first year of fatherhood. They are colorful\, humorous and nightmarish dreamscapes of the modern condition. Reflected in these works is the guilt I feel for bringing such a beautiful person into such an imperfect world."   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... In collaboration with Pittsburgh Filmmakers\, the IF Center presents the closing reception for Guest Curator Sue Abramson's "Through the Pinhole". A Group Exhibition including Artists: Allen Benson\, Bryan Conley\, Chad Djubek\, Alex Gelatt\, Elizabeth Raymer Griffin\, Julie Gonzalez\, Laura Jean Kahl\, Karen Kaighin\, Mandy Kendall\, Bob Kubiak\, Christina Labrise\, and Sarah Shank. Musical Performance by Paul Labrise\, Laura Jean Kahl and the Community Capoeira Angola of Pittsburgh.   LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/ka THE DANCE EMPORIUM (5005 Penn Ave) 1ST FRIDAY UNBLURRED HABEAS CORPUS MILONGA (930 PM - 1:30 AM) Come join us as we dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon\, and . For information contact rjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771   Studio 5013 features How to Win Friends and Influence People. Yarn\, wood and video installation by Kate Hansen. k8hansen.com   Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) … 6PM TO 11PM “10 Minutes”\, will feature the work of Carina Wachsmann and Martina Biccheri. “10 minutes” presents the human body as a design in space but also a portion of time. The obvious intimacy of the subject matter hopes to break the viewer from their daily meditative state to look into and beyond the image to consider what can be done in 10 minutes time. A good conversation? A passionate kiss? A life altering decision? Maybe\, all that\, and more. Also on view\, Sam Thorp will be presenting the newest series dealing with peeling back the layers and the act of revealing one's self.   Free Wine Tastings by Wilhelm Winery. Musical Act TBA 9pm www.most-wantedfineart.com   MOST WANTED FINE ART 5015 PENN AVE\, PGH PA 15224 #MOSTWANTED5015\, 412-328-3747   Stuff N Such Society "The Art of Collectible Culture" | 5015 Penn Ave (Basement) | www.facebook.com/StuffNSuchSociety | Free Event -6pm to 10pm. Opening Reception for Awkwardly Elderly\, a group show by curator\, Jean D. LinShuttr Prophete.   Artists display illustrations of an older generation and transform everyday situations into graphic works of art. This group exhibit is organized by curator Jean Linshuttr Prophete and will include new works by him as well. “Awkwardly Elderly" shows both the comedy and grace in growing older.   Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   5108 Penn Selena Shaffer Presents a variety of artists to showcase their work   ARTica (5110 Penn) ... 6-10pm ...Meet Guest Artist\, LaVerne Kemp; hear about the art kids created at Winchester Thurston and her show "Messages From the Cloth." Plus shop "80% New September." We're brought in a whole gaggle of cool stuff! Plus we're Open Saturday from noon to 6 pm. 412-596-6521   Assemble: A Community Space for Arts + Technology (5125 Penn) … 6-10pm … Assemble Daily News is a pop-up community newspaper covering neighborhood life in microscopic detail. For the month of September\, journalist Eric Lidji will use sketches\, captions and maps to report on hundreds of small revelatory moments occurring within a mile and a half circle around Assemble. It’s shoe-leather reporting\, applied to daily life. Fun interactive experiences for all ages. assemblepgh.org   Toro’s Tavern (5128 Penn) Multimedia artist Danielle Robinson brings her unique blend of recycled materials\, found objects and other media on canvas. Torro’s also features $5 drink specials and Red Stripe Beer Special. Hungry? Their kitchen has just what you’re looking for!   BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) ... 6-10pm ... Susan Wagner presents a retrospective show at the BFG Cafe 5335 Penn Ave with works from artists who have shown in the past and a few new artists too. An eclectic and wonderful collection of paintings\, drawings and photography plus hand made jewelery and purses. Also appearing is Pittsburghs No 1 psychic Bobbie Jean will be giving readings from 6 to 8 and there will be a performance artist too! Don't miss this fabulous show. Come hungry and order from a fabulous Greek menu.   Tee Rex Syndicate (5440 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... During September Unblurred we are opening our doors to a bunch of well-known peeps doing awesome things around PGH including Handmade Arcade\, My Goodies Vegan Bakery and Persad Center. Don't forget our ever-evolving racks of tees\, hoodies\, kids items and $5 bins!   Commonplace at Voluto (5467 Penn) … 6-9pm … we will be having pie day Friday. Artist showcased is Marralynn Jacobi.   Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Hot Jam. Free open house featuring heat defying acts of art in Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of the-art glass studios. Plus\, cast your vote for your favorite American idol. For the 2012 election season\, John Moran introduces “American Idols\,” a first time installation of busts of all 43 U.S. presidents. This event is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.   Sandidge Photography (5515 Penn) … | 6-9:00pmAhmad Sandidge\, principle photographer at Sandidge Photography will be showing his series of 20x30 photographs of musicians. Ahmad has a variety of subjects including Chris Botti\, Sean Jones\, Garry Bartz\, Pharaoh Sanders\, Les Nubians\, Ursala Rucker\, etc. His focus is to bring out the music in an image.   Kelly Strayhorn at Alloy Studios (5530 Penn) … 7pm First Friday Dance Part-ay/Open House @ Alloy Studios (5530 Penn Ave at Stratford) 8-10pm   After you grab dinner or check out the galleries on Penn\, head down to the Alloy Studios for a special First Friday Dance Part-ay (it rhymes!). Featuring the dance instructors of the Alloy School's Fall semester\, this is your chance to cut a rug AND learn more about our dance classes! Hip Hop\, Breakdance\, Salsa/Merengue\, Belly Dancing and more - free refreshments!   Shadow Lounge (5972 Baum Boulevard) Lyfe Music Group presents The End of Summer Concert [Hip-Hop Showcase] 21+ Over | $10 Cover | 10p-2a AVA Ready or Not Fridays with DJ Vex [Classics\, Hip-Hop\, Soul\, Reggae] 21+ Over | No Cover | 10p-2a   LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/september-unblurred/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120904T122713 LAST-MODIFIED:20120904T122713 UID:8466-1347058800-1347066059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Feminist and...Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:   Six women artists from diverse backgrounds will create the newest exhibition of installation art at the Mattress Factory. "Feminist and…"\, curated by Dr. Hilary Robinson\, explores feminism through the perspectives of women artists from throughout the world.   Artists: Julia Cahill\, Betsy Damon\, Parastou Forouhar\, Loraine Leeson\, Ayanah Moor\, Carrie Mae Weems   Carolyn Perteete\, jazz vocalist\, along with Chris Parker on guitar and James Johnson on percussion\, will be performing during the opening!   $12 (MF members\, CMU\, Pitt\, and Point Park students FREE w/ID)   "Feminist And…" was made possible by generous support from Agnes Gund\, the National Endowment for the Arts\, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts\, and a grant from Investing in Professional Artists: The Pittsburgh-Region Artists Grant Program. The Mattress Factory’s artistic program is supported by the Allegheny Regional Asset District\, The Heinz Endowments\, Roy A. Hunt Foundation\, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and Mattress Factory members.   Find out more here: www.mattress.org LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/feminist-and-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120831T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120831T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120827T132857 LAST-MODIFIED:20120827T132857 UID:8401-1346454000-1346464859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Readymade Post Apocalypse DESCRIPTION: A Night of Found Object Art Presented by Kyle Anthony Adams   This is the second in the series of found object art.   With the works of: Kyle Anthony Adams\, Casey Hallas\, Tom Brown\, Brett Guerra\, Brittney Werner\, Kara ZuZu and Mark 3D Dobosh   You might find your self asking "what is Found Art"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Found_art LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/readymade-post-apocalypse/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120826T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120826T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120822T111309 LAST-MODIFIED:20120822T155512 UID:8356-1345996800-1346025659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Steel City Sunset Party DESCRIPTION: Music • Art • Yoga   Bring blankets\, friends & food/drink to the hillside overlooking downtown!   Yoga @ 2 PM DJs + live lyricists all day   No alcohol or glass bottles • City park ordinances apply   Music Line Up:   12:00-1:00 DJ Chico [electro/ d & B] 1:00-2:00 C/B Radio [cosmic disco] 2:00-2:45 Nice Nate [yoga music] 2:45-3:30 Fortified Phonetx [live hip hop] 3:30-4:15 DJ Hana [Groovy House] 4:15-5:00 Chris Nature [indie\, funk and breaks] 5:00-5:45 DJ Phiction [Breaks] 5:45-6:30 Aaron Clark [Special all-vinyl house set!] 6:30-7:15 DJ Strobe [House] 7:15-Sunset Still Rob G [House]     Local artisan vendors:   Leigh Campbell Sean Swiger Mark Murdzak Christie Vanorsdale and Kyle Darville Lee's Tees   "Official" Afterparty will be at Havana on Shiloh St\, until 2am.   There will be an eclectic group of awesome DJs playing\, including Chris Nature and Rob G at this awesome chill lounge with a fully stocked bar. So now your day doesn't have to end at sundown :)     Food vendors include Dozen Bakery Dessert Truck Here are a couple artists from the lineup!   Fortified Phonetx   DJ Hanna   Chris Nature   Nice Nate   DJ Strobe Peak Hour Tracks & Sets by djstrobe   Aaron Clark LOCATION:510 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/steel-city-sunset-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120825T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120825T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120820T150824 LAST-MODIFIED:20120828T154640 UID:8331-1345942800-1345942859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Sinferno 3 Anniversary Bash DESCRIPTION:   Yahoo!! Come out and celebrate 3 glorious\, fun and crazy years of Sinferno Hanging Garden on Saturday August 25th.   Upstairs will be the legendary DJ Zombo of Zombo's Record Party spinning his wild mix of underground and classic dance floor gems. (www.Zomboworld.com). New to Sinferno this month\, Janet Granite will be hosting Drag Queen Roller Bingo. Do not miss your chance to win fabulous mystery prizes! At 11:30pm\, the Hot Metal Muses will enchant you with their seductive tribal belly dance moves.   Downstairs will have the most awesome DJs Reich and Eclipse spinning the best ever mix of new and classic goth and industrial. Be sure to also feast your eyes on the stage for smokin' hot CAGED Go Go Dancers.   Christian Breitkreutz is their featured artist this month. His original artwork is nothing short of jaw dropping. He will be selling original paintings and prints that would make a fabulous gift or decor for any home. For a sneak peek and more info\, check out www.christianbreitkreutz.com   Listen to DJ Reich's music here   Listen to DJ Eclipe's music here   Check out what the Hot Metal Muses can do! LOCATION:146 44th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/sinferno-3-anniversery-bash/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120928T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120928T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120815T124848 LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T124848 UID:8272-1348867800-1348880459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District DESCRIPTION:   "The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and are FREE and open to the public. The event is ongoing between 5:30 and 9:00 pm\, and patrons may start at any location."   Taken from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust website       Here's a short clip of what to expect! LOCATION:Penn Avenue & Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gallery-crawl-in-the-cultural-district-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120901T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120901T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120814T145211 LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T145211 UID:8248-1346540400-1346554859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"Allegory and Archetypes" Retrospective Works by Chris Savido DESCRIPTION:   The Gallery 4 is proud to present "Allegory and Archetypes" Retrospective Works by Chris Savido   "Allegory and Archetypes" opens Saturday\, September 1st - September 29th\, 2012 at The Gallery 4. The opening reception will take place Saturday\, September 1st\, 2012 from 7-11PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4. The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM .   Born in September of 1981\, Chris Savido is a Pittsburgh Pennsylvania native. As a child\, Chris compulsively tried to replicate the world around him and interpret the world in his head with pencil and paint. By drawing and studying diligently on his own and in numerous classes\, Chris improved and expanded on his natural abilities. By high school Chris was painting commissioned murals and producing a continuous flow of airbrush work and making his own jewelry. After high school Chris attended Syracuse University where he majored in Illustration with a heavy dose of painting\, metal smithing\, and photography. In May of 2003\, Chris earned his BFA in Illustration\, packed up his drawing board and moved to New York City where he began illustrating\, designing and working as a bench jeweler.   The end of 2004\, brought Chris global media attention when his "controversial" Bush Monkeys painting\, was taken off the wall during an opening at the Chelsea Market in New York. This life-changing event was eye opening for Chris in his understanding of the true power of images and ideas. Soon after\, Chris was introduced to New York based artist agent Les Barany. Barany subsequently added Savido to his impressive roster of artists and photographers. In 2007 Chris was chosen to take part in the Carnivora: The Dark Art of Automobiles in CPop Gallery in Detroit curated by Barany; Chris's work was featured alongside artists H.R. Giger\, Patrick Byers\, Glenn Barr\, and Ron English among many others. In 2008\, Chris took part in New Blood Rising At Fuse Gallery in New York City\, another group show curated by Barany. Most recently Savido's work was on display at Crest Hardware's Art Show in Brooklyn\, NY a festival/art market showcased in a hardware store in the summer of 2011.   Today\, Chris lives in his hometown of Pittsburgh where he spends the majority of his time creating jewelry\, painting commissions\, and designing for Gristle High Fashion Statements\, his own line of accessories and apparel.   Allegory and Archetypes represents a decade of work by painter\, illustrator\, and metal smith Chris Savido. This body of work is comprised of images and objects influenced by Pop Culture\, Counter Culture\, and Urban Culture. Occult symbolism\, religious iconography\, and sacred geometry are re-occurring themes and inform most\, if not all of the compositions. A dreamscape where Sesame Street meets Elm Street; the images are vibrant\, at times horrific and open to a wide range of interpretations.   "The mind is a projector\, reality it’s projection." LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/allegory-and-archetypes-retrospective-works-by-chris-savido/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120830T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120830T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120814T144133 LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T144133 UID:8241-1346367600-1346378459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Project: Lido Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: The exhibition "Project: Lido" brings together an eclectic mix of artists\, patrons\, professionals\, and community members. Hang out at LESLIE Park Pool for a twilight celebration where hundreds of attendees will convene for an evening of ephemeral art\, exceptional conversation\, and evocative music by Edgar Um. It’s a backyard garden party/ international gallery opening in the heart of Pittsburgh’s most vibrant neighborhoods.   Project: Lido\, curated by Amanda Donnan\, produced by the Lawrenceville Collective\, features immersive installations across all media in the decommissioned Leslie Park Pool. Located in the bustling neighborhood of Lawrenceville\, the site is an enchanted urban ruin with a rich history and unparalleled character.   This exhibition brings together thirteen artists from diverse backgrounds\, all of whom have ties to Pittsburgh\, for a multisensory outdoor gallery experience. From organic sculptures to sound and video projects\, the artists reimagine the purpose and perception of a public space to transform the former pool site into an interactive and groundbreaking exhibition.   Featuring the work of: Nina Marie Barbuto\, Chris Beauregard\, Brian Brown\, Felipe Castelblanco\, Nayda Collazo-Llorens\, Cara Erskine\, Suzie Silver with Scott Andrew\, and Harrison Apple\, Tobias Madison\, Stephanie Ross\, and Shaun Slifer/Jessica McPherson.   Taken from the Italian word for “shore\,” the word “lido” is a commonly used vernacular in the UK to glamorize an everyday public pool. The artists restore the dynamic to Leslie Pool through a series of ambitious works that will be on view for a very limited duration.   Funded and supported by the Heinz Endowments Small Arts Initiative\, PA Council on the Arts\, Pittsburgh Filmmakers/Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Special thanks to: Lawrenceville Corporation\, Pittsburgh CitiParks\, Pittsburgh Department of Public Works\, and Mattress Factory. LOCATION:4700 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/project-lido-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120818T233059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120814T125721 LAST-MODIFIED:20120814T125721 UID:8226-1345330800-1345347059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Fruition DESCRIPTION:   Work dealing w/ mental illness by David Alan Flynn & Cézanne Reesor and music by Jack Mclaughlin.       Here's Jack Mclaughlin performing at the Orbis Cafe April 14\, 2012! LOCATION:5720 Friendship Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/fruition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120816T193000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120816T193059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120814T102159 LAST-MODIFIED:20120815T114056 UID:8200-1345159800-1345159859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Never Forget: A Performance by Dani Lamorte DESCRIPTION: Never Forget is a performance which delves into the ways the imagery and rhetoric of September 11\, 2001 are projected onto the bodies of people who are visually identified as "dangerously brown". Mixing video footage from the World Trade Center attacks with actions of traditional Middle Eastern hospitality\, Pittsburgh-based artist Dani Lamorte hopes to render\, via performance\, a real-time example of our culture's problematic deployment of the terrorist / heroes narrative. More than a look at Islamophobia and racial discrimination\, Never Forget is a foray into Lamorte's own inability to conjure a clear memory of 9/11\, separate from the replayed news reels and revisionist speeches of neo-colonial politicians. As the images of 9/11 continue to slide further and further from their originating events\, and deeper into hyperbole and legend\, this work hopes to evaluate and critique how\, when\, and where we have deployed these images. Dani Lamorte is a Pittsburgh-based daydreamer\, recontextualized to appear as an artist. His intermedia work explores concepts in cultural discourse\, mass media messaging\, and social justice. Strongly influenced by Fluxus and anti-art movements\, Lamorte attempts to create work which is confrontational\, irreverent\, and relevant to global contemporary society.   More info on the artist ::http://www.danilamorte.net/   For more info on this piece\, read this introductory essay! LOCATION:5125 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/never-forget-a-performance-by-dani-lamorte/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120801T103024 LAST-MODIFIED:20120803T110312 UID:8058-1344121200-1344135659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:ʺRants, Rambles, Cries, & Quotesʺ New works by Mike Bartek DESCRIPTION:"'Rants\, Rambles\, Cries\, & Quotes' is a show I've devoted to compiling and regurgitating quotes\, cliches\, words of wisdom\, hardships\, my own thoughts\, and ramblings in a cohesive and comprehensive manner. I have tried to execute them in a way as to reflect what is being said. The imagery amongst the pieces are relevant in that they might be an image I've seen repeatedly since I was young. Mainly graphic and overall pretty two dimensional these images found their way into my life by me growing up skateboarding\, riding bikes\, music\, and being in and out of tattoo shops since long before I was old enough to get one. Another reason why I paint a good bit of 2D and bold graphic imagery is because it lends itself to\, or goes hand in hand with the signage and commercial art I spend most of my time doing and appreciating. Many of the quotes come from old outlaw country songs telling stories of an America we know little about\, a few are from music i grew up listening to\, famous american writers\, and even the Big Book itself. All are Americana that I feel is being lost in the fast-paced\, disposable lifestyle and society we have built for ourselves. There are also a number of paintings that contain no words. Some of these pieces I've categorized as textural studies and have a description as to the motives behind them. Lastly there are a few pieces that have no words and are not part of the textural studies. These I felt stood well on their own and like the textural ones\, the rants and or rambles might be found in the title of the work."- Mike Bartek   The opening reception will take place Saturday\, August 4th\, 2012 from 7-10PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4. The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM . LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/%ca%barants-rambles-cries-quotes%ca%ba-new-works-by-mike-bartek/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120730T162534 LAST-MODIFIED:20120801T141551 UID:8018-1344110400-1344132059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Videofestival DESCRIPTION: A video and media festival open to submissions:   1) Original film or video projects 2) Your favorite VHS tape 3) Youtube links you think are cool   Send submission inquiries to rockingpittsburgh@gmail.com subject line videofestival. Organizers reserve the right to NOT show something if it is too offensive to the public.   BYOB   Come through and watch on different viewing stations set up throughout the gallery. LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/videofestival/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120730T151830 LAST-MODIFIED:20120801T131944 UID:8002-1344103200-1344124859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:AIR Garage Sale and Show DESCRIPTION:Artists Image Resource (AIR) provides educational and creative print and imaging services to the Southwestern Pennsylvania region. AIR provides an active and vital imaging laboratory to support artists and facilitate creative activity.   AIR's printmaking facilities to independent artists and artists in residence. It’s mission is to integrate the creation of fine art prints with educational programs that explore the creative process. AIR’s primary activities are to initiate and facilitate projects with professional artists and to create active laboratory environments where artists\, students and the public interact.   The Garage Sale runs from 2-5pm and anything goes. You might see more than prints here! The exhibits run from 5-8pm. See work done by AIR's Summer Interns as well as people who support AIR year around.   There will be food\, art\, and "stuff" from other people's garages! LOCATION:518 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/air-garage-sale-and-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120811T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120811T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120730T143023 LAST-MODIFIED:20120730T143023 UID:7990-1344726000-1344736859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Carnival Show DESCRIPTION:   Come out on August 11th for a night of merriment when over 15 artist carnies bring the midway to Braddock with playable art pieces\, stick joints\, performances\, and a sugar shack. Wonder in amazement at the psychic booth\, take aim at the shooting gallery\, or test your skill at tipsy bottles. Fun times! for the whole family.   Artists: Liz Heller Mary Tremonte Alex Williams Carolyn Kelly Jake Reinhart Teresa Martuccio Jenn Cooney Mike Budai Bill Rodgers Jacob White Heather White Jennifer Rockage Colin Matthes Adrienne Rozzi Andrea Danielson Paul Bergeron Caldwell Linker   LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/carnival-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120728T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120728T203059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120719T121350 LAST-MODIFIED:20120719T121350 UID:7721-1343511000-1343521859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Timeless Exhibition Opening DESCRIPTION:   The Timeless Exhibition Opening is a juried exhibition proposing that there is no time limit to the life of a vision. This exhibition offers the opportunity to the membership to exhibit works that have been completed at anytime in the artist's careers. The art works being displayed may have been exhibited previously. Artists are encouraged to submit work that reflects the member artists’ past and an example of the continuing creative strength of the Associated Artists of Pittsburgh.     To learn more about this exhibition and to RSVP to the event check out the official Facebook page.     LOCATION:1015 East Carson Street , Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/timeless-exhibition-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120810T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120811T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120716T132109 LAST-MODIFIED:20120716T132109 UID:7602-1344643200-1344657659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Solstice DESCRIPTION:   Support Local Art\, Music\, and Business! On that note...   It's time for the next installment of Touchfaster's seasonal art and music showcase featuring...   MUSIC BY: Steel Town Soul     The Wiley Coyotes   The Wheals      White Like Fire     Latest tracks by White Like Fire   Tracksploitation     Latest tracks by Tracksploitation   The Grifters      Jared Just       VISUALS BY: Pierce Marratto Morgan Mikula Laura Gyre Matty Freebles Linze Secreet Dustin Medvid Ross Kennedy Terrell Michael Jen Callahan Hope Keshaverz Courtney Koslof Ryan Keene Anthony Craig PARIS   Plus live painting by James Gyre and live sculpture by Devin Dysart.   The Franktuary truck will also be in attendance\, so go hungry!   Sponsored by Brighton Music Center! LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/solstice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120720T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120720T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120716T124331 LAST-MODIFIED:20120716T124331 UID:7595-1342825200-1342836059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:pARTio! DESCRIPTION:   Join Fe in a summer celebration of art & entertainment while helping to support their mission. pARTio! will feature performances Cyborg Cabaret and Robotcowboy\, plus an appearance by DJ Zombo! Seize your final chance to check out their current interactive exhibition: ROUS // Robots of Unusual Size\, and get the first glimpse of their newly updated courtyard space.   PLUS: Support Fe with a donation of $10 and you'll receive a refillable\, limited-edition Fe beer glass\, plus a special gift!   Tickets are $10 for students with valid ID   http://cyborgcabaret.org/ http://robotcowboy.com/ http://zomboworld.com/ http://fegallery.org/ LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/partio/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120804T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120712T103050 LAST-MODIFIED:20120712T103050 UID:7531-1344117600-1344128459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Day DESCRIPTION: Pittsburgh Society of Artists presents the 2nd Annual ARTday with PSA   The event was created to give tribute to\, and offer appreciation for\, the diverse and extraordinary talent of PSA artist members and their creativity. It is a time to provide enjoyment to members\, friends and the public and to celebrate the joy and meaning that art brings to the world. See hands-on demonstrations by PSA artists. Musical members will also be sharing their performing talents.   Various media will be on display\, including prints\, paintings\, drawings\, fiber\, jewelry\, glass\, sculpture and more. All works will be for sale. Art may be purchased directly from the artist. The event encourages all members to be actively involved by exhibiting artwork and engaging in on-site arts activities.     The event is FREE to the public.   Pittsburgh Society of Artists presents “ARTday with PSA” Saturday\, August 4\, 2012 from 6:00PM-9:00PM Sunday August 5\, 2012 from 12:00PM-5:00PM           LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-day/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120710T102233 LAST-MODIFIED:20120711T143150 UID:7404-1342224000-1342245659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Stephanie Armbruster: Liminal Spaces DESCRIPTION: The College Inn Project and Bar Marco family invite you to celebrate the opening of LIMINAL SPACES: New site-specific paintings by Stephanie Armbruster.   MUSIC will be selected and mixed by Paul Fleetwood throughout the event. PARTY!   Come smell the textural complexity\, taste the dimensional subtlety\, and get up close and personal with these big beautiful paintings.   More about Steph! http://stephaniearmbruster.com/home.html   Check out some tunes by Paul Fleetwood! Paul Fleetwood - Live @ Blackout (06.16.2012) by Paul Fleetwood LOCATION:2216 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/stephanie-armbruster-liminal-spaces/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T213000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120709T113641 LAST-MODIFIED:20120709T113641 UID:7379-1342229400-1342245659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Return to Red DESCRIPTION: Return to Red: A Sexy Dance Party!   Come dressed in whatever makes you feel sexy and feel free. No restrictions\, no limitations\, no requirements (just please keep it legal). Be warned there will be dancing\, lots of dancing!   Sounds provided by the illustrious J. Malls from Title Town Latest tracks by jmalls   Live performances by the eclectic hip-hop fusion band People In The Red Balloon   Burlesque Performance By Elizabeth Couteau of the Bridge City Bombshells   Tabling by Pittsburgh NORML   Artwork on display by Cry Squid from J&S Glass   **Performances start at 11pm | Door prize raffle drawing at 12am LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/return-to-red-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120708T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120708T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120703T111247 LAST-MODIFIED:20120703T171049 UID:7314-1341763200-1341795659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Polish Hill Arts Festival DESCRIPTION:   This year\, Polish Hill’s festival weekend falls a bit earlier. Saturday\, July 7 will be the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church festival\, and Sunday\, July 8 is the Polish Hill Arts Festival. This is a kid-friendly\, relaxed\, and quirky street festival. They’re happy to be in their fifth year\, and proud to be hosting another great event!   The arts festival takes place in the intersection of Brereton and Dobson streets. They have 30 artists and craftspeople selling their work. There will be free hands-on art activities from Little House\, Big Art\, which will be offering face painting\, pottery wheel demos\, and more. Cartoonist Andy Scott will have a group art project that anyone can work on\, and the Carnegie Library will have a small craft project\, street chalk art\, and library card signup.   They’re excited to have a late addition to the festival program: readings by Lori Jakiela\, poet Bob Pajich\, and Dave Newman. The program will include poetry and prose\, and will take place in the back room at Gooski’s bar from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.   And they have eight musical performances\, all very different\, all very good:   12:15 – 1:00 Zout (klezmer)   1:15 – 1:45 The Committee for Getting Attention (solo folksinger)   2:00 – 3:00 Dragging the Stone Big Concept Band w/ Steve Pellegrino (“Americana with a twist and modular music”)   3:15 – 4:15 Truth and Rites (reggae)   4:30 – 5:30 Timbeleeza (Brazillian samba drumming)   5:45 – 6:45 The Frantic Heart of It (pop/punk)   7:00 – 7:45 Lungs Face Feet (Cumbrian-influenced brass band)   8:00 – 9:00 Jayke Orvis and the Broken Band (country / roots / Americana)   And there’s great food — the Immaculate Heart of Mary church is serving up Polish food (come early\, ’cause it’s so good they will run out!). There will be Thai food from Steve Bland\, including chicken on a stick and veggie options (Steve was at the festival last year\, and people loved his cooking). There are other vendors with vegetarian and vegan food\, and the Franktuary truck will be at the festival from 4-9 pm. Oh\, and Ben and Jerry’s is sending their cart.   LOCATION:Brereton & Dobson St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15219, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/polish-hill-arts-festival-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120706T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120706T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120703T103852 LAST-MODIFIED:20120703T172019 UID:7295-1341612000-1341630059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION: Monthly art crawl!   Venues are listed geographically\, from nearest to furthest from downtown.   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am … Special | Farewell set by DJ HATES YOU PANDEMIC w/ Dj's Pandemic Pete and Gentleman Juddy bringing the Balkan Beats\, Gypsy Brass\, Russian Ska\, Casio Cumbias\, Bhangra\, etc.   Pittsburgh Beautification Project Studios / Wherehouse (4810 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... TEACHER VS. SPIDER the psychic works of Pittsburgh artist Gabe Felice...also on display the work of resident studio artists: Dean Cercone\, Sigh v. Meltingstar\, Bob Ziller and Katy Dementt and much more   Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) … 7-10pm … "Nostalgia Melancholia\,” new Works by Crystala Armagost and Ashley Androykovitch. Opening night includes a live musical performance of the paintings’ titles\, and “90s scrunchy-styley” hairdos and free art haircuts. Thru July 20. 412-362-0274.     Garfield Artworks (4931 Penn) ... 7 - 10 pm MATT SUSKO: He takes awesome colors or pictures that inspire him and makes them into his own style of patterns and even new images. Music by Steve Chab and Josh Raynor\, readings by Dave Matthews\, and cool merch for sale too. Donation requested. 412-361-2262.   Imagebox (4933 Penn) … 7-10pm … “Coney Island Mardi Gras” photographs by David Grim. Images from the 2009 Mermaid Parade in Coney Island. A preview for those with the courage and tenacity to travel to NYC in the beginning of summer.   Artisan (5001 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... featuring new paintings by Phil Seth\, with musical guest Tracksploitation\, beer tasting by Full Pint Brewery and clothing from Forbidden Ink.   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Closing Reception for James Shipman\, a 30 year Retrospective of Wall Work. Musical Guests Jenny Morgan & Friends.   LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/ka THE DANCE EMPORIUM (5005 Penn Ave) 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM SOUND / EARTH / FLOWER featuring Music\, Ceramics\, and Ikebana w/Steve Sciulli\, April West\, Reiko Nakajima Experience Japanese culture through the art of Sogetsu floral design\, with REIKO NAKAJIMA\, floral arrangement demonstration will begin at 7:30 pm; APRIL WEST will be showcasing Raku fired ceramic vessels designed specifically for Ikebana; STEVE SCIULLI (Ploughman’s Lunch)\, a member of the International Shakuhachi Society will complete the evening by adding the traditional sound of the Japanese flute with refined technology\, see: www.lifeinbalancemusic.com and http://www.facebook.com/events/194369604025179/ 9:30 PM - 1:30 AM II ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA ALTERNATIVE AND CLASSIC TANGO MUSIC 1ST FRIDAY UNBLURRED HABEAS CORPUS MILONGA (9:30 PM - 1:30 AM) Join as they dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For information contact rjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771   Studio 5013 features "I Was a Child Actor." Acrylic on wood by Kirsten Ervin. kirstenervin@hotmail.com   Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) … 7-11pm … Mia Donna\, Michelle Lyons & Frank Knezevich (of Grand Snafu) | Voodoo and The Blues bring Evil Dollies and Creepy Clowns to life. Special performance of Poi Dancing by Sirkus Days 8pm | Grand Snafu Performs at 9pm. (other acts TBA) FREE | Free Wine Sample   Stuff N Such Society "The Art of Collectible Culture" | 5015 Penn Ave (Basement) |  | Free Event - 6pm to 10pm | Opening Reception for MOVIE MADNESS. The Pittsburgh 48 Hour Film Project presents 48 pieces of movie collectibles\, memorabilia\, and movie themed art by local artists.   Mr. Roboto Project (5106 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... LOOK AT MY FACE!!! Works in ceramic by Lizzee Solomon. On view until the end of June. "A showcase of ceramic masks looking at YOU and just YOU. This series is inspired by everything gross\, campy\, and alien."     Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   ARTica (5110 Penn) ... 6-10pm ..."Born on the Fourth of July!" A Savings Sale-athon. If it's on the sidewalk\, its an eye-popping 50%-75% OFF Anyone who can can twirl a baton...gets 10% OFF any non-sale item! Sale entire month of July! OPEN SATURDAY\, too. (412)596-6521   Assemble: A Community Space for Arts + Technology (5125 Penn) … 6-10pm … Paper News: I Am the Printing Pressa community minded\, co-creative visual exhibit of Pittsburgh artist Sam Perry sponsored by area nonprofit\, New Sun Rising\, and Zola LLC. Its focus is authorship in public\, private\, sacred\, and profane contexts and will include discussion groups\, original art\, and a literature. Performances throughout the evening and the month. Fun interactive experiences for all ages. July 6-27th   5450 Modern (5450 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... midcentury-modern furniture\, art photography\, more.   Commonplace at Voluto (5467 Penn) … 6-9pm … they will be having pie day Friday again\, and they will be featuring work by artist Chris Mucci.   Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Hot Jam. Free open house featuring heat defying acts of art in Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of the-art glass studios. Plus\,“10 Years of Bottles & Bobs\,” an exhibition by Australian artist Nick Mount. This event is free and open to the public. More info: 412-365-2145 x201   Yoga Hive (5491 Penn Avenue) 80's night at Yoga Hive. It's vinyasa yoga to their favorite 80's mix with Stefani Rose. Dress in your best 80's yoga outfit\, bring your friends and get ready to shake your ass-ana. 6pm sharp.   Sandidge Photography (5515 Penn) … | 6-9:00pm |The Caribbean.... as photographed by Ahmad Sandidge. They will be showing large 20x30 prints of Ahmad Sandidge\, photographer\, photos of his study of St Croix\, St Thomas\, Nassau\, and Havana\, Cuba\, . His photos depict the day-to-day life of people eking out a living in the various islands of the Caribbean. Also included in this work are examples of the colonial influences in the architecture and culture of the islands.   Kelly Strayhorn at Alloy Studios (5530 Penn) … 7-9pm … Get your groove on at The Alloy Studios\, just named the best Dance School/Studio by Trib Total Media 2012 Readers' Choice Awards! Join them for an open house for class samples and info about their Summer 2012 semester: Bhangra\, Belly Dancing\, Modern\, Salsa/Merengue. Also\, take advantage of their Open House exclusive - $60 for a 4 session Class Card! | Light refreshments will be served.   Union Project (801 North Negley Avenue) Relative Positions. RELATIVE POSITIONS is a multi-disciplinary live performance event that will occupy Highland Parks’ favorite community building\, Union Project\, on July 6th from 6pm to 10pm. Over twenty artists – choreographers\, musicians\, writers/poets\, installation artists\, and visual artists – are being commissioned to create work in the building site. Each artist\, or group of artists\, presents a 5-20 minute piece\, which continues on a loop through the evening. For a complete listing of Artists involved\, please visit shanasimmonsdance.com. The tours will be semi-guided for the audience to experience the space and the artists in a comfortable explorative way. Audiences have a choice in their experience: staying in one area to view one piece multiple times\, or moving through the venue at their own pace. The development of Relative Positions is supported in part through a residency at Kelly Strayhorn Theater and a project stream grant awarded by the Heinz Endowments. THE HEINZ ENDOWMENTS SUPPORTS EFFORTS TO MAKE SOUTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA A PREMIER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK\, A CENTER FOR LEARNING AND EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE\, AND A REGION THAT EMBRACES DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION.     LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120713T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120714T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120702T134554 LAST-MODIFIED:20120711T140829 UID:7276-1342227600-1342238459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh DESCRIPTION: Come by plane…come by train…come by automobile and party in the Pittsburgh Cultural District!   The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is the vehicle that brings you the best of touring Broadway\, performing and visual arts\, urban revitalization\, arts education\, as well as the hottest event of the summer - Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh! Your ticket to Cosmopolitan Pittsburgh is all-inclusive and gives you an evening of fun\, food\, and entertainment:   •Travel around the Gallery Crawl prior to the start of this fantastic party\, VIP ticket holders can stop at exclusive gallery hot spots along the way for specially designed food and drinks •Climb aboard the main event and enjoy appetizers from some of Pittsburgh's finest restaurants •Satisfy your inner cosmopolitan with sensational cocktails •Inflight entertainment includes psychic readings\, dance lessons\, live bands and more. •Dance until midnight at the underground discotheque station   GET TICKETS HERE   Located at Bally's Building (former health club located next to the Renaissance Hotel) LOCATION:119 6th Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/cosmopolitan-pittsburgh-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120706T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120707T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120702T131821 LAST-MODIFIED:20120703T161538 UID:7274-1341615600-1341716459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Only Skin Deep DESCRIPTION: Oil Paintings inspired by the Pittsburgh Tattoo culture lovingly crafted by artist Phil Seth. Also featuring live music from time traveling dj duo Tracksploitation and clothing from Forbidden Ink.   Tracksploitation: LOCATION:5001 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/only-skin-deep/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120630T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120630T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120627T161557 LAST-MODIFIED:20120627T161557 UID:7221-1341093600-1341100859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Layers Closing Reception DESCRIPTION: The Gallery 4 is hosting a closing reception for "Layers". This will be the last chance for the public to see the wonderful artwork done by Miller McCormick.   There will be complimentary refreshments provided by Gallery 4 and the event is open to the general public.   "Miller McCormick is a Designer\, Illustrator and a Pittsburgh native. He recently received his BFA in Graphic Design from the Pennsylvania State University and is currently devoted to freelance work and entrepreneurial ventures. His body of work is recognized for its strong sense of concept and eccentric aesthetics. McCormick's images are powerful\, provocative\, and full of whimsy. He challenges conventional image-making by blurring the lines between digital construction and handcraft. Inspired by (insert historic-perverted-pop art presidential themes here) ephemera\, McCormick never fails to incorporate a personal touch\, and always keeps it a little funky."   To read more on McCormick click here LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/layers-closing-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120707T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120707T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120625T143810 LAST-MODIFIED:20120720T150900 UID:7169-1341702000-1341705659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"Strange Wonderland" by Nat Chamberlin DESCRIPTION:    The Gallery 4 is proud to present    "Strange Wonderland"    New works by Nat Chamberlin    The opening reception for "Strange Wonderland" will take place Saturday\, July 7th\, 2012 from 7-11PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4.    The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM.   Nat Chamberlin is a Painter and Illustrator\, born and raised in Pittsburgh\, PA. Nat has been drawing since she was a child and is mostly a self-taught illustrator. She briefly attended The Art Institute of Pittsburgh to further her studies as an artist. Her works are a distinct mix of cute and creepy\, charming and gloomy: darkly themed\, macabre images of whimsical creatures rendered in a colorful pallette with tight lines. Chamberlin draws inspiration for her moody\, adorable ghouls from her myriad interests in horror movies\, fashion\, monsters\, weird dreams\, heavy metal\, punk rock\, opera\, classical music\, and her collections of morbid oddities and antiques. Her work is further galvanized by her admiration for pop art icons such as Andy Warhol\, Mark Ryden\, Alexander McQueen\, Buff Monster\, Tara McPhearson and Elizabeth McGrath; her style is sometimes drawn into comparison with that of artist Camille Rose Garcia. Although this will be Chamberlin's first solo exhibition\, she has presented paintings on canvas as well as custom vinyl toys in group exhibitions at SlaughterHouse\, New Amsterdam Lounge and Zombo galleries in Lawrenceville.   Nat on Strange Wonderland:   "Most of the ideas for my work just appear; sometimes I'll be in a deep sleep and a character or two will appear in my dream and I'll have to roll myself out of bed immediately and sketch them out (sometimes they don't let me sleep at all!). Sometimes I'll just sit down and sketch and before I know it there are 10 new characters in front of me\, it just comes naturally. My art does not reflect my life on the surface\, but I can look at each painting and remember what I was thinking when I created it. Most of my work does not have any deep meaning\, I prefer that the viewer make their own assumptions and I let my thoughts remain a mystery to them."   www.natchamberlin.com    www.facebook.com/natchamberlin   The Gallery 4 continues to redefine the nature of a conventional gallery. They feature works from a variety of national artists and local talent. They also carry a variety of limited edition toys and clothing. Fine art should be within the reach of everyone\, and at The Gallery 4 they are making this a reality.   LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/strange-wonderland-by-nat-chamberlin/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T100000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120624T160059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120620T115845 LAST-MODIFIED:20120620T115845 UID:7117-1340546400-1340568059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:2012 yART Sale DESCRIPTION:"The yART Sale is all about ART and BARGAINS. The yART Sale will include art\, art supplies\, art making equipment\, art books & magazines\, seconds\, slightly damaged or imperfects and discontinued lines\, brought to you by PF/PCA's community of artists."   For more information http://pittsburgharts.org/2012-yart-sale LOCATION:6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/2012-yart-sale/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120623T150000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120623T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120618T153107 LAST-MODIFIED:20120620T154941 UID:7024-1340478000-1340496059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Fe Gallery's Bar (Brick) Que DESCRIPTION: Come be a part of Lawrenceville's history!   Join Fe Gallery on Saturday\, 6.23.12 from 3pm to 8pm to enjoy a free community cookout and seize your chance to buy and decorate a brick that will become a permanent part of their brand new courtyard!   Not only will you be helping Fe Gallery\, beautifying the community\, and leaving your mark\, but everyone who purchases a brick will get a free VIP ticket to their July 20th garden reveal party! Bring your family and friends to enjoy this one-of-a-kind opportunity!   Bricks are $50 each. They accept cash\, Paypal\, and all cards For more info\, please visit www.fegallery.org!     LOCATION:4102 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/fe-gallerys-bar-brick-que/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120622T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120622T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120615T110818 LAST-MODIFIED:20120615T110818 UID:7007-1340406000-1340416859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Casey Hallas: Light and Loss DESCRIPTION:   Gallerist\, visual and media artist Casey Hallas' first solo exhibition. Light and Loss will explore Casey's artmaking process through experimentation in digital art\, video and traditional media.   For more on Casey Hallas\, click here!   Check out the Rocking Horse Artspace website here! LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/casey-hallas-light-and-loss/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120606T135328 LAST-MODIFIED:20120606T135438 UID:6824-1339196400-1339210859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art Opening: "Layers" by Miller McCormick DESCRIPTION: Miller McCormick  is a Designer and Illustrator and a Pittsburgh native. He recently received his BFA in Graphic Design from the Pennsylvania State University and is currently devoted to freelance work and entrepreneurial ventures. His body of work is recognized for its strong sense of concept and eccentric aesthetics. McCormick's images are powerful\, provocative\, and full of whimsy. He challenges conventional image-making by blurring the lines between digital construction and handcraft. Inspired by (insert historic-perverted-pop art-presidential themes here) ephemera\, McCormick never fails to incorporate a personal touch\, and always keeps it a little funky. When not designing or illustrating\, McCormick can be found designing or illustrating; so get ready\, this self-starter is on the rise. With "Layers"\, Miller wishes to reveal to the viewer a unique image making process which he has developed and refined in recent years. His tools are simple: an outdated scanner/copier\, a well worn light table \, and ink printing overlays. As each layer of ink is laid down for the final print\, so too are the principles of his process: Though Miller is a thorough designer\,  he allows chance and serendipity to form the central vision.  Physically overlaying the images allows for further experimentation as incidental marks and flaws enhance the character of each piece. Lastly\, the use of found materials\, elements of collage\, and other hand embellishments distinguish Miller's finished works. LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-opening-layers-by-miller-mccormick/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120615T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120529T155635 LAST-MODIFIED:20120601T143957 UID:6585-1339801200-1339815659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:ALICE AT THE FACTORY: The 2012 Urban Garden Party DESCRIPTION: This year the Mattress Factory will be celebrating its 15th Garden Party and 35th year on the North Side!   Each year\, the Mattress Factory’s Urban Garden Party becomes the talk of the town as more than 1\,200 attendees turn out to help support the museum’s mission in a festive\, celebratory atmosphere. The Urban Garden Party is the Mattress Factory's signature fundraising event each year with all proceeds benefiting the organization's education and artistic programming that have pushed the envelope for more than three decades.   Susan and Scott Lammie\, Senior Vice President UPMC Insurance Services Division and Chief Financial Officer UPMC Health Plan\, will chair the event.   You can find more information and buy tickets here. Tickets have sold out prior to the event for the last two years\, so purchase your tickets early!   The VIP Pre-Party with a new exclusive lounge starts at 6pm and tickets are $250. The main event is from 7pm-11pm\, tickets are $95.   Check out the performers:   DJ Zimmie Latest tracks by DJ Zimmie   Mr. Owl Latest tracks by MR. OWL   DJ Spaed Latest tracks by DJ SPAED LOCATION:500 Sampsonia Way, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/alice-at-the-factory-the-2012-urban-garden-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120603T023059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120529T111420 LAST-MODIFIED:20120530T172258 UID:6563-1338681600-1338705059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Inner Divinity Costume Party for the Evolver Convergence DESCRIPTION: On the evening of June 2nd\, join the converging transformational Evolver tribes for an evening of otherworldly music\, performance\, ideas\, art\, and alchemy. The Wherehouse Art Studio will be transformed into the Elysian Fields and welcome your radiance with luxuries including fresh flowers\, a glittering spread of delicious edibles\, exotic performers\, fantastical chill spaces and endless spontaneity.   Expect to be greeted by glowing emanations hailing from the heights of Olympus to the valley of the Ganges in this mystical realm where strange gods and goddess\, legendary heroes\, and prankster pixies dance\, joke and play.   Come dressed as an expression of your sacred self -- show off your Buddha belly\, your Thor muscles\, your Isis eyes!   If you're in need of inspiration for your costuming join the Party at 8 pm for the preparatory face and body painting dress-up session\, or come already costumed in a far-out fashion that expresses your Inner Divinity for the official start of the party at 9 pm.   PURCHASE TICKETS HERE   To Volunteer email: sweetsongofjoy@gmail.com   Music line-up:   9:00 - 9:30 - Miguel Sague III of Guaracha 9:30 - 10:15 - Dr. Zayaz & Mr. Dug     10:15 - 11:00 - Vox Lumina     11:00 - 11:30 - Kellee Maize     11:30 - 12:15 - Chaibaba Slow-Brewed by chaibaba     12:15 - 1:00 - Lungs Face Feet     1:00 - 1:45 - James Gyre Latest tracks by james gyre     1:45 - 2:30 - DJ Open Source Code Latest tracks by Naiad Daiad   Body Painters: Magenta (all the way from San Francisco!) Jennifer Cowen Zack Ramey   Massage Therapists: Jeanine Massung of Zen Den Massage Caitlin Martinez   Installation Artists: Sophie Batchelor Laurie Shapiro Zev Rekhter   Artisan Vendors: Niffer Desmond Hannah Thompson         LOCATION:4810 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/inner-divinity-costume-party-for-the-evolver-convergence/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120527T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120527T180059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120524T151657 LAST-MODIFIED:20120524T161612 UID:6543-1338156000-1338156059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Big Wigs Pop-Up Party and Drag Queen Photo Show DESCRIPTION: Pittsburgh welcomes royalty...   B!G W!GS ART SHOW celebrates larger than life characters with larger than life portraits of national and local drag queens. Many of these photos have never been exhibited or published before and feature haunting images of RuPaul's Drag Race winners: Tyra Sanchez and Sharon Needles! 12 different\, giant photographs make up the queens court including images of Alaska Thunderfvck 5000\, Marsha Mellow\, Veruca LaPiranha\, Bunny Bixler and many others. Press night-opening reception includes appearances by several featured queens as well as Pittsburgh's chic-est freaks and trendsetters.   "UDU Girl" fills the open air gallery with chill rhythms and a cool summer vibe. Surprise guests and pop-up performances that will get you in the mood for PR!DE. *Remember it was a drag queen who started the Stonewall uprising and the current movement towards LGBTQ equality so come out and pay homage to these queens and be a B!G W!G yourself!   *Currently seeking sponsorship support for an after party since no one has to work Monday.   Thank you. LOCATION:1111 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/big-wigs-pop-up-party-and-drag-queen-photo-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120524T145142 LAST-MODIFIED:20120529T141853 UID:6540-1338674400-1338685259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:AIR Opening: 3 Exhibitions DESCRIPTION: Exhibition Hours: Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm – 10pm and by appointment   Food & Drink: Light snacks upstairs Franctuary Hot Dog truck downstairs (Complimentary hot dogs for the first hour) Beer and Soda   Music: DJ - Pandemic Pete from 7 - 9 Latest tracks by PANDEMIC PGH     Details: AIR is hosting a special event to celebrate the simultaneous opening of three exhibitions. Exhibitions include new work by Resident Artists Tresa Varner and Abby Franzen-Sheehan\, and guest artist Tina Brewer. Additionally\, artists from CAPA High School will present an installation comprised of sculpture\, print\, collage and painting.   Resident Artists Tresa Varner and Abby Franzen-Sheehan Each year\, AIR invites select artists to develop new projects at the print studio on Pittsburgh’s Northside. As they explore creative ideas and complete new work\, Resident Artists have full access to the printmaking shops and equipment at AIR\, and are provided with materials and staff assistance.   Long-time colleagues Tresa Varner and Abby Franzen-Sheehan have extensive experience working collaboratively and have worked in residence at AIR throughout 2011. Using shared source material\, old engravings\, photographs and patterns\, Varner and Franzen-Sheehan have created paintings and prints that explore opposing human instincts\, balance and the search for grace.   Tina Brewer\, Guest Artist Tina Brewer has been working in residence at AIR over the past year\, exploring a project investigating the African Diaspora. Ms. Brewer has been learning printmaking processes and incorporating them into her quilt-making. Brewer developed symbols representing movements along Slave Trade Routes and is printing the symbols on fabric for use in quilts\, which will be exhibited at the August Wilson Center in 2013.   Ms. Brewer states\, “My work stands as symbol of exploration; acknowledging the existence of African signs\, symbols and their many contributions to the decorative arts\, in architecture as well as the fiber arts.”   This project has been partially funded by the Black Arts Initiative Project of The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowments.   CAPA student project Three students from the 2012 graduating class at CAPA High School will exhibit an installation that explores the intersection of skateboarding and art. The students\, David Love\, Emmett Ryan and Maxwell Snyder work in a variety of media\, including sculpture\, painting\, printmaking and collage.     About AIR: Artists Image Resource is an artist run print and imaging laboratory that integrates the production of fine art printwork with innovative educational programs that explore the creative process. AIR’s primary purpose is to create new work that explores the role of the artist in this culture and supports and challenges inquiry and voice in communities. LOCATION:518 Foreland Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/air-opening-3-exhibitions/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120602T213059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120523T120921 LAST-MODIFIED:20120523T120921 UID:6501-1338674400-1338687059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The Brew House Association Featured Artist Series presents: New Drawings by Lindsey Landfried DESCRIPTION: The Brew House Association Featured Artist Series presents:   New Drawings by Lindsey Landfried   Landfried's work records lines of imagined text represented through the tactile quality of a single mark\, the connecting loop. Using traditional writing materials\, she repeats this mark to form patterns\, networks\, and color fields that suggest a complex landscape of illegible information. For Landfried\, the loop captures rhythm\, sound\, and the visual noise that accompanies urban life. The resulting drawings are both very small and wall scale\, referencing seismographs\, echocardiographs\, printers\, and computers capable of nearly infinite reproduction. Her work suggests the compression and overlapping of parallel time and the often ubiquitous experience of displacement.   Please come for an opening with the artist on June 2\, 2012 from 6 p.m.-9:30 p.m.   The Brew House proudly recognizes their donors who made this exhibition possible through their 2011 Pittsburgh Foundation Day of Giving donations.   Here is some of Lindsey's work from 2011!       LOCATION:2100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-brew-house-association-featured-artist-series-presents-new-drawings-by-lindsey-landfried/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120601T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120523T114238 LAST-MODIFIED:20120530T102505 UID:6486-1338588000-1338602459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Jump for June @ Unblurred DESCRIPTION: TEEREX AND THE COTTON FACTORY FOR UNBLURRED Local screen printers open for sweet sale on Friday\, June 1.   Gourmet cupcakes and handmade wares combine with graphic tees for a perfect mix of sugar and spice at Unblurred. Attendees can add a unique flair to their wardrobe with affordable\, hand-printed tees by local designers. June’s fundraiser tee for Rabbit Wranglers will be available. A portion of the sales for this bunny tee will benefit http://rabbitwranglers.org. New 2012 designs will also be available\,and all 2011 tees will be $10.     June 1st special guests will include:   That’s what She Thread -Seamstress Megan Wagner will showcase her handmade wares. Aprons that look like sweet summer dresses\, embroidered fabric napkins\, baby items and accessories in an impressive array of new and repurposed vintage fabrics will be for sale. www.ThatsWhatSheThread.net/   CakeEaters Sweet Shoppe -Back by popular demand\, Jess Wagner will bring summer inspired cupcakes and fruit-themedboozy treats for purchase. A delectable vegan choice for egg and dairy-freefans will be available too. www.facebook.com/CakeEatersPgh   Frack Pittsburgh fights big oil and gas companies by educating the public and holding our officials accountable. Their main focus is on turning seats in the PA state Legislature and educating the public andtheir officials about why Pennsylvania must have a moratorium on drilling. http://the-league-of-activists.com/   Alongwith these special guests\, the Franktuary will bring gourmet hot dogs for purchase.   The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project is always in need of new or gently used totes. Donations of tote bags\, canned foods\, hygiene products or pet goodies will be accepted. Anyone who donates will be entered to win a free tee from the shop. tote4pgh.blogspot.com/       LOCATION:5440 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/june-unblurred/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120608T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120522T104233 LAST-MODIFIED:20120522T104233 UID:6432-1339196400-1339210859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:"Layers" New works by Miller McCormick DESCRIPTION: The opening reception will take place Friday\, June 8th\, 2012 from 7-11PM and will be opened to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4.   The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Friday 1- 8PM .   Miller McCormick is a Designer and Illustrator and a Pittsburgh native. He recently received his BFA in Graphic Design from the Pennsylvania State University and is currently devoted to freelance work and entrepreneurial ventures. His body of work is recognized for its strong sense of concept and eccentric aesthetics. McCormick's images are powerful\, provocative\, and full of whimsy. He challenges conventional image-making by blurring the lines between digital construction and handcraft. Inspired by (insert historic-perverted-pop art-presidential themes here) ephemera\, McCormick never fails to incorporate a personal touch\, and always keeps it a little funky. When not designing or illustrating\, McCormick can be found designing or illustrating; so get ready\, this self-starter is on the rise.   With "Layers"\, Miller wishes to reveal to the viewer a unique image making process which he has developed and refined in recent years. His tools are simple: an outdated scanner/copier\, a well worn light table \, and ink printing overlays. As each layer of ink is laid down for the final print\, so too are the principles of his process: Though Miller is a thorough designer\, he allows chance and serendipity to form the central vision. Physically overlaying the images allows for further experimentation as incidental marks and flaws enhance the character of each piece. Lastly\, the use of found materials\, elements of collage\, and other hand embellishments distinguish Miller's finished works.   To see more of Miller McCormick's work\, check out: http://millermccormick.tumblr.com/   The Gallery 4 continues to redefine the nature of a conventional gallery. We feature works from a variety of national artists and local talent. We also carry a variety of limited edition toys and clothing. Fine art should be within the reach of everyone\, and at The Gallery 4 we are making this a reality. LOCATION:206 S. Highland Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/layers-new-works-by-miller-mccormick/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120518T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120514T105458 LAST-MODIFIED:20120514T105458 UID:6153-1337378400-1337389259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:MakerDate DESCRIPTION:Pre-sale tickets are available here! Assemble's first annual fundraising event\, MakerDate 2012 is an auction pairing skill seekers with opportunities to learn something new. This event will also feature a raffle of of original art objects and handmade crafts.   It is their belief that curiosity breeds creativity\, and intrigue is best satisfied through hands-on activities. This event takes the concept of date auctioning and re-dresses it with a purpose. While it is always a possibility\, they are not here to find love. Rather\, MakerDate seeks to pair skilled creators with those that want to learn something new. MakerDate will give attendees the chance to bid on “dates” to take place within 30 days after the event with artists\, crafters\, or technologists who will work with the winning bidders to make art\, a personalized piece of technology\, or teach them a creative skill.   Participating Makers: Bill Moore - Filmmaking Ben Saks  - Indoor rubber powered airplane building Erika Johnson - Microscopic media Sam Thorp  - Figure drawing Bek Winters - Local food sourcing and preservation Casey Droege - Strategic intuitive life-planning Beano Gee - Watercolor and digital art Diane Meyer - Shibori cloth dying TeeRex/Cotton Factory - T-shirt printing Brandon Barber of Laser Lab Studio - 3D modeling and sculpture Carl Bajandas - Arduino Encyclopedia Destructica - Zine making Blaine Siegel - Guerrilla art installation Deanna Mance - Kitchen printmaking   Deejay: Jay Malls (I Dig PGH\, Title Town)   Live Performance by: Mrs. Paintbrush (Grand Buffet)   Emcee: Davon Magwood     For more information on Assemble\, please visit www.assemblepgh.org or www.facebook.com/assemblePGH.   Special thanks to MAYA Design for their support.   Check out "Breakfast in the Trees" by Mrs. Paintbrush! LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/makerdate/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120509T115320 LAST-MODIFIED:20120509T115600 UID:6130-1336773600-1336784459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:VOICE OF RATIONAL BEING DESCRIPTION:   Join UnSmoke Systems Gallery for the opening of (Voice of rational being)\, a two person exhibition featuring the work of Aaron Meyers and Justin Sorensen. The opening will include a continuation of Meyers' performance piece\, It Must Be Nearly Finished.   Both Meyers and Sorensen investigate existential questions through their processes. Their final products include meticulously crafted sculptures\, drawings\, videos\, photographs\, and ephemeral actions. Meyers' and Sorensen's works are not only united by their conceptual questions\, but also by their minimal\, poetic aesthetics. LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/voice-of-rational-being/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120511T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120507T145049 LAST-MODIFIED:20120508T123630 UID:6091-1336771800-1336788059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Recreation/Renewal/Rebirth DESCRIPTION: Pittsburgh Society of Sculptors Exhibition   In this exhibition sculptors are exploring the theme of transformation on a variety of levels. Some artists have created a second life for materials that were previously discarded\, or had a previous life in nature\, such as wood\, stone\, metals\, or other natural materials. This theme might also apply to a personal rebirth or one with a global perspective. Cash awards will be presented. Juror Lori Nix is an accomplished non-traditional photographer.   ALSO OPENING AT THIS TIME:   Lenses and Filters: A View Through the Needle's Eye presented by the Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh   2012: The End of Time presented by Pittsburgh Print Group   TONE IT UP! presented by the Pittsburgh Society of Artists   Selected Shorts videos by Andrew Batista\, Andrew Kelemen and Matthew R. Day   -If you cant make it to the opening be sure to stop in and see the shows which run until July 22\, 2012! LOCATION:6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/recreationrenewalrebirth/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120502T101022 LAST-MODIFIED:20120503T130929 UID:5948-1336172400-1336183259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The Rocking Horse Open SIDE 2 DESCRIPTION:Rocking Horse Artspace SIDE 2 invites artists to submit up to 3 pieces of work to their second semiannual open show. Submission cost is $5 a piece. Artwork will be juried by gallery members and guest judge Zombo (Michael Devine ) for consideration of a Rocking Horse award (ceremony Winter '12).   Artists must drop off artwork on sat April 28th 2pm - 4pm sun April 29th 1pm - 6pm (The Day After Art All night). mon April 30th 6pm - 8pm   ART MUST BE READY TO HANG. For submission questions please contact rockingpittsburgh@gmail.com   Any type of art will be considered\, any written work\, media\, music\, sculptural\, and video\, the more unusual the better\, any questions regarding this\, PLEASE SPEAK UP & ask.   Do you live out of state and care to participate? If you're willing to pay for shipping both ways they are willing to hang it and make sure its taken care of and returned to you.   Download submission form: rockinghorsemedia.com/RockingHorseSubForm.pdf   fri May 18th 6pm - 8pm sat May 19th 2pm - 6pm sun May 20th 2pm - 6pm   LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-rocking-horse-open-side-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T203059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120501T130932 LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T130932 UID:5968-1336168800-1336177859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Breath & Shadow Opening Party DESCRIPTION:   "A human being is only breath and shadow" -Sophocoles     At Espresso A Mano - May 1st - June 30th Works on paper by Laurie Trok. Using breath to control the flow of ink and water on paper\, Trok creates visual maps of her breath. She then carefully extracts these forms\, containing their energy in time and space. She then explores the way they interact with each other and the shadows they create.   LOCATION:3623 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201-1801, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/breath-shadow-opening-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120504T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120501T112353 LAST-MODIFIED:20120501T112353 UID:5945-1336168800-1336186859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION: The first Friday of each month\, from 6 to 11pm\, various galleries and venues in the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Avenue) open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances.   ⋆ = venue will be also open Saturday\, 1pm to 4pm   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am … Again this month they have a heavy Balkan Theme. Dj Timov always brings the best balkan brass\, gypsy turbo folk\, macedonian hip hop\, russian ska and of course "moonshine slivovitz". They will also throw down some Casio Cumbias\, Turkish Psych\, Brazilian Baile Funk\, Gypsy Punk Dancehall\, Baile Balalaika\, Turbo Folk Bhangra\, and many more.... GET FOLKED!!!   Pittsburgh Beautification Project Studios (4810 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Work by resident studio artists Katy DeMent\, Dean Cercone\, James Shipman\, Sigh Meltingstar\, and Bob Ziller.   ⋆ Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... "Eyes Right: New Mixed Media Work" Tate Hudson displays collage work composed of salvaged wood\, discarded images\, paper\, and paint. Through the manipulation of these materials\, and the use of color\, the artist creates a surreal environment that places the viewer in a unique meditative setting. Exhibit will be on display until May 18. 412-362-0274. http://modernformations.com/   Garfield Artworks (4931 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... YOU=LOVE. Presenting and reading the release of new children's coloring book "When Animals Agree: You=Love!" written by T. Klinkhamer and illustrated by Dean Cercone. Also a You=Love installation by creator T. Klinkhamer. Live performances to be announced. Donations requested. 412-361-2262 or http://garfieldartworks.com/   Artisan (5001 Penn Ave) ... 7-10pm ... work by Michael Patrick. http://artisantattoogallery.com/   ⋆ The law office of Richard Walters (5005 Penn)\, starting 9:30pm. Join them as they dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For info\, 412-721-7771.   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Featuring "Science FIction Cityscape & Spaceships" by Ryder Henry & "Bionic Beings: Medical\, Mechanical & Botanical" by Suzanne Trenney. Special musical guest: Ben Shannon.   Studio 5013 features Sara Rekrut’s “Untitled\,” an aluminum\, steel\, wood and fiber installation. http://sararekrut.com/   ⋆ Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) ... 6-11pm ... works of artists Jon Howe and Pittsburgh own Lauren Toohey. And hear the sounds of Raymond Morin\, Grand Snafu and Hard Money.   Mr. Roboto Project (5106 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... Live music from Heartless\, Enabler\, Neon Warship\, Cop Problem\, Wrought Iron.   ⋆ ARTica (5110 Penn) ... 6-10pm ... Their window installation for May is "Mother and Child." See the many renditions of mothers and their little ones in a myriad of mediums and process from religious to hilarious.Enjoy the usual amazing mixture of art\, collectibles and antiques some 1/2 off!   Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   ⋆ Assemble (5125 Penn) ... 6-11pm ... "Animals Eating Animals." The nature of our existence depends on a force both violent and necessary—the obligation to consume one another for the purpose of our continuing survival. From the tiniest organism to the largest mammals\, all living things must endure this cycle. This collection of work by Ross Hardy\, Joe Mruk\, and Jordon Wong is an examination of the ongoing cycle of consumption observed by all animals. Thru May 26. 412-432-9127 or http://assemblepgh.org/   Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (5321 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... photo work by students of Carlow University's Center for Global Learning\, from their recent trip to Eastern Europe for a Holocaust Remembrance.   ⋆ BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... opening for "Images" by LJ Swietch. His work is mainly computer graphics and he'll have some paintings displayed as well.   Neighborhood Learning Alliance (5429 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Think you know what it takes to graduate? Join NLA and area high school students for an interactive artistic demonstration of a journey through high school. Learn about the very real barriers to graduating and find out what small steps you can take today to help make sure that more city youth are graduation ready!   Voluto Coffee (5467 Penn) ... The Commonplace Coffee Co. will be taking over at Voluto and they will be serving Pie and Coffee in the evening may 4th as a special event for unblurred.   ⋆ Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Gardens of Glass Spring Studio Sale + Hot Jam. Beautiful glass flowers and more will sprout up at PGC this weekend for the Spring Studio Sale. Local glass artists will sell handmade work at all prices. Plus live glassblowing demonstrations will be ongoing and “Aspire: A Retrospective of Young Talent” will be on view in the Hodge Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. For more info\, 412-365-2145 x201. http://pittsburghglasscenter.org/.   Yoga Hive (5491 Penn / Glass Lofts) ... Join them for regularly scheduled class from 6-7:15 pm. Next month: stay tuned for Yoga Dance Party: shake your best down dog with a super fun playlist to go along with your yoga practice. Namaste\, yinz!   Prep for Unblurred at Verde (5491 Penn). They are going to have a special spiced lager from East End Brewing in addition to our margarita happy hour from 5-7pm.   Alloy Studios (5530 Penn Ave at Stratford Ave) ... 6-9pm ... Get moving and stop by Alloy Studios for 30 minute classes -- Salsa/Merengue\, Bhangra\, Belly Dancing and more! All ages and experience levels. Light food and drinks. FREE.   The Waffle Shop (124 S.Highland) will be open from 11pm-3am. Come in for their specials and to be on the live streaming talk show. LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120429T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120425T153559 LAST-MODIFIED:20120425T153559 UID:5918-1335628800-1335672059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Pyrotopia DESCRIPTION:     Watch the flames come to life at Pittsburgh’s first festival of fire and electrical arts!   Hosted by Phat Man Dee and Andrew the Impaled. Music by DJ Zombo.     NOON-5pm: Kid's activities presented by the Children's Museum and the Carnegie Science Center     Special afternoon activities for children featuring: • Black Light Bubble Art • LED Lanterns • Learn how fireworks get their color     8pm-MIDNIGHT: Main event     Featuring: • Fire spinners and dancers from Steel Town Fire • Fire hooping by Daniel Lewis (aka Apex) • Fiery Flamenco Dancing by Carolina Loyola-Garcia • Flaming Simon and Pyrostomp\, created by Eric Singer • A six-foot tall Tesla Coil built by Pittsburgh engineer Mark Barlow • Demonstrations of fire-related arts\, including glassblowing and metal casting • Ground-effect fireworks by Pyrotecnico of New Castle • EL-wire costumes and LED art • An extra-special lighting of the Carrie Blast Furnace complex by Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area     Pyrotopia: Festival of Fire Arts from Pyrotopia on Vimeo.     Major funding for Pyrotopia is provided by a Seed Award from the Sprout Fund and a Small Arts Initiative grant from the Heinz Endowments. Funding from the Grable Foundation will support daytime educational and DIY arts programming for children\, family-oriented activities and promotion geared to bring families to the event.     For information on parking and the location click here     LOCATION:880 East Waterfront Drive, Homestead, PA, 15120, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/pyrotopia/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120428T160000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120429T140059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120424T151323 LAST-MODIFIED:20120424T151323 UID:5890-1335643200-1335722459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art All Night DESCRIPTION:   It's time to celebrate Art All Night's 15th Anniversary! From Saturday to Sunday\, daylight or wee hours of the morning\, you can stop in and see the show. Come for the art on display\, stay for the live art created before your eyes\, for the music\, the dance and theater performances\, and children's activities!   To submit ONE of your works of art for FREE\, registration will be available in early April at www.artallnight.org. Artists submitting work must show a photo ID during both registration and pickup. All artwork must arrive ready to hang or otherwise be displayed.   Schedule of Events:   Art Drop-Off - 10AM through 2PM on Saturday The Show! - 4PM on Saturday through 2PM on Sunday Children's Activities - 4PM through 8PM on Saturday\, 10AM through 2PM on Sunday Art Pick-Up - 2:30PM - 5:30PM on Sunday     LOCATION:40th and Willow Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-all-night-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120423T171024 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T171024 UID:5858-1335571200-1335582059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Cyborg Cabaret DESCRIPTION:        The Cyborg Cabaret explores human\, robot\, and cyborg relationships in a variety show format featuring everything from cutting edge metal machines to cardboard-suited meat bags. Expect tear-jerking vignettes\, frequent non-sequiturs\, and lots of humor through avant art-meets-science theater.   A first of its kind\, this interdisciplinary show features talents from CMU's Robotics Institute\, School of Art and the larger Pittsburgh community. We live in a world of technological artifacts and connectivity\, already romantic partners; interdependent\, disruptive and enabling. Our Cyborg Cabaret explores this relationship at its source by leveraging collaborations between the arts\, robotic and technological fields. Don't forget your power plugs!   Acts by: Heather Knight (co-director)\, Dan Wilcox (co-director)\, Julia Cahill\, Riley Harmon\, Golan Levin\, North Star and David White.   Sound by SCSI & the SCMS (Margaret Cox\, Michael Johnsen and Matt Wellins) and DJ Zombo and co-sponsored by VIA.   Illustration by Valerie Schoman!     You can purchase your tickets here   ADV: $8 - Student\, $12 - General\, $15 VIP DOS: $10 - Student\, $15 - General\, $20 VIP     LOCATION:6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/cyborg-cabaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120423T163237 LAST-MODIFIED:20120423T163237 UID:5852-1335562200-1335574859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Gallery Crawl DESCRIPTION:     The Gallery Crawl is a free quarterly showcase of art and entertainment in the heart of the Cultural District. All events take place at a variety of galleries and spaces and is open to the public. The event is ongoing and patrons may start at any location.     Wood Street Galleries   Global Navigators Peter Bogers and Guido van der Werve Part of the Distinctively Dutch Festival Global Navigators explores and embodies our fascination with global cultures through various media\, forms and processes.     SPACE - 812 Liberty Avenue   Global Navigators Marc Boulos\, Gerard Holthuis\, Folkert de Jong\, Geert Mul\, Marnix de Nijs\, and Karen Sargsyan Part of the Distinctively Dutch Festival Global Navigators explores and embodies our fascination with global cultures through various media\, forms and processes.   Music by DJ Soy Sos   WYEP Music Station WYEP Live Remote Broadcast outside of SPACE     Tito and Exchange Way   Cell Phone Disco A surface that visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobile phone. Several thousand lights illuminate when you make or receive a phone call in the vicinity of the installation.     803 Liberty Avenue   VIA Presents Gentrification Battlefield Jeroen Beekmans and Joop de Boer & Coen Rens of Golfstromen Part of the Distinctively Dutch Festival Elderly inhabitants of Amsterdam-Noord fight for possession against advancing hipsters and yuppies. By presenting the process of gentrification as a real battle\, the game provides insight into the political and social complexities of the Netherlands.     Shaw Galleries—805 Liberty Avenue   Degas: The Monotypes A selection of heliogravure prints after Edgar Degas' famous monotypes\, from a rare edition posthumously printed in 1948 by Les Ateliers G. Bouan & Dreux-Barry\, Paris.     Trust Arts Education Center—805-807 Liberty Avenue   Peirce Studio (Lower Level): Pittsburgh Public Schools All-City Music Showcase PPS solo and small group performances. Also featuring Pittsburgh Westinghouse Academy hip hop performance “Blow Ya Mind.”   3rd & 4th floors: Pittsburgh Public Schools All-City Visual Arts Showcase All-City K-12 Visual Arts and Cultures Exhibitions     Harris Theater—809 Liberty Avenue   Harris Theater Short Films Pittsburgh Filmmakers presents locally made short films shown on a loop throughout the evening. Tiny Harris Gallery: In a Different Light by the artist collective\, Ag Works.     Catholic Charities Susan Zubik Welcome Center—212 Ninth Street   MCG Youth and Arts Program Founded in 1968\, Manchester Craftmens Guild Youth & Arts’ mission is to educate and inspire urban youth through the arts.     937 Liberty Avenue   1st Floor: Bricolage 5:00pm to 7:00pm Train Station Bricolage is turning its theater into a train station for its upcoming play Dutchman. Experience the atmosphere\, enjoy the buskers\, and even add some "graffiti" to the wall.   2nd floor: Strange Radiance Emily Newman and John Pearson Artists from Pittsburgh and Los Angeles\, whose visual language orbits each other and collides at points\, collaborate to create a video installation.     943 Liberty Avenue   Path: Installation by Elin Hansdottir A special maze-like installation incorporating light and space. Held over from “Long are the Days\, Short are the Nights\,” an exhibit at Wood Street Galleries.     Toonseum—945 Liberty Avenue   Grand opening of the Sprout Fund Comics Courtyard Join us for the grand opening of the ToonSeum's new outdoor comics reading area! Free comic books\, entertainment and more!   Will Eisner's New York Rarely seen original works are featured in this remarkable exhibition celebrating one of comics most iconic and legendary creators.   Lou Scheimer Gallery at the ToonSeum: This #*?! Isn't Very Funny: Comics and Drawings by Jim Rugg An exhibition of acclaimed comics artist Jim Rugg in his first solo exhibition! Exhibition is recommended for adults only.     Tonic—971 Liberty Avenue\, 2nd floor Gallery. NOT UNIVERSALLY ACCESSIBLE   It Is What It Is People. Art. Music. Drinks. Food.     August Wilson Center for African American Culture—980 Liberty Avenue   Theater: Pittsburgh Public Schools All-City Music Showcase All-City Culturally Responsive Arts Education Performing Ensembles Concert and Exhibit   Strength in the Struggle: Civil Rights A new exhibition featuring two distinct displays: 381 Days is a Smithsonian Institution exhibit about the genesis of the Civil Rights Movement. Bridge Builders is a local exhibit celebrating influential African American women involved in the women's movement during 1967-1987.   Josh Gibson: Negro League Legend Features a 100-year timeline and photographs of the life of the Negro League baseball player and his continuing legacy.   Pittsburgh: Reclaim\, Renew\, Remix     CAPA Gallery—111 Ninth Street   Art as a Record and Reflection of Time Student work circles the perimeter of the gallery to represent a literal and conceptual timeline\, highlighting major art movements and significant historical events from the Stone Age to present day.     Urban Pathways 6-12 Gallery—914 Penn Avenue   SPRING IT! Urban Pathways Charter School student artwork showcase\, with a special Poetry Extravaganza from 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Sounds of Steel Pan performances: 5:30pm to 6:30pm and 7:30pm to 8:30pm.     Future Tenant—819 Penn Avenue   Broken Slogan Featuring work by Jonathan Chamberlain\, John Phillip Abbott\, and Arthur Mohagen III. Each artist's work maintains a rich visual vocabulary incorporating the use of text\, both as image and subject.     Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council—810 Penn Avenue\, Suite 200   Art on the Walls Digital and mixed media artist\, Gwyn Rohrer\, focuses her work on the feminine and female struggles through the use of the human body\, landscapes\, sewing\, embroidery\, and fabric patterns.     709 Penn Gallery—709 Penn Avenue   Girls ‘N’ Guns Rachel Nieborg and Ine Mulder Part of the Distinctively Dutch Festival The famed “still life” of old masters is reinterpreted by two young Dutch artists. Working with a metronome to fine tune the precision timing\, one would literally shoot a gun while the other shot photographs.     707 Penn Gallery—707 Penn Avenue   Global Navigators Guido van der Werve Part of the Distinctively Dutch Festival Global Navigators explores and embodies our fascination with global cultures through various media\, forms and processes.     Katz Plaza—7th St. and Penn Avenue   Live Music by The Color Fleet     Backstage Bar—655 Penn Avenue   I Want to Ride My Bicycle A large triptych bicycle painting\, created by kids at The Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and facilitated by Bob Ziller during his artist residency in March 2012.   Live Music by Cool Breeze\, 5:30pm to 7:30pm     Verve Wellness—142 Sixth Street\, Third Floor   kNOT Dance Presents One Lonely House (Preview of a Work in Progress) What connections do we make with others\, only to open our door to feel like one lonely house on the hill? See\, feel\, and hear the connections between individuals in this sneak preview: 7:30pm\, 8:30pm\, and 9:30pm.     Heinz Hall Garden—corner of Penn Ave. and 6th St.   5:30pm to 6:30pm In celebration of opening night of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Paris Festival: The City of Light (April 27 – May 13) enjoy live Parisian street music in the Heinz Hall Garden with beautiful waterfall display and Arpeggio steel sculpture by British artist Angela Conner. *Please note that in the instance of inclement weather\, this event will be cancelled.     LOCATION:Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gallery-crawl-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120418T141440 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T141443 UID:5823-1335567600-1335578459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Faces of Cameroon DESCRIPTION:   Cameroon Football Development Program (CFDP) and Dan Speicher are proud to present photos and stories from our first full year of sport for development programs in the West African nation of Cameroon.   The evening promises: -Light refreshments and spirits featuring Tub Gin -Photography and art sale -Great raffle prizes from local businesses -Afrobeats spinning all night   Suggested Donation $5 at the door.   CFDP is a sport for development program leveraging the game of soccer to promote leadership\, life skills\, and HIV education.   LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/faces-of-cameroon/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120421T120000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120422T180059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120417T152616 LAST-MODIFIED:20120418T125822 UID:5787-1335024000-1335132059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:PGH Photo Fair DESCRIPTION:   PGH Photo Fair is the first annual art fair in Pittsburgh promoting the discussion of photography within the contemporary and fine art market. PGH Photo Fair will host six to eight internationally known dealers to exhibit museum-quality prints and photo-based art spanning the history of the medium\, from 20th Century vintage prints to contemporary photography and photographic book art. The two-day event will be held in the ballroom of the former YMCA in Pittsburgh’s historic East Liberty neighborhood.   The Photo Fair is completely free and open to the public on both Saturday and Sunday!   Saturday's show runs from 12pm-6pm\, and Sunday's show runs from 11am- 5 pm!   Exciting exhibitors at the event include: Aperture Foundation\, NYC: www.aperture.org Aperture\, a not-for-profit foundation connects the photo community and its audiences with the most inspiring work\, the sharpest ideas and with each other—in print\, in person\, and online. Proceeds from the sales of our prints and portfolios benefit the artists\, help maintain the quality of Aperture’s publications and programming. Aperture will present the work of Sarah Palmer\, recipient of the 2011 Aperture Portfolio Prize Gitterman Gallery\, NYC : www.gittermangallery.com Gitterman Gallery from New York will have a broad selection of mostly vintage black and white photography by artists from the 1930s through to contemporary. The gallery will highlight work by New York photographer Gita Lenz (1910 - 2011) from the late 1940 - early 1960s and work by Chicago based photographer Kenneth Josephson from the 1960s and 70s. L. Parker Stephenson\, NYC: www.lparkerstephenson.com L. Parker Stephenson is a photography dealer based in New York\, specializing in avant-garde and classic photographs of the 20th century. She also represents a select number of contemporary artists whose work is inspired by these traditions. The gallery will be exhibiting young documentary photographer Raphaël Dallaporta as well as the photo-montage work of avant-garde photographer\, Maurice Tabard. Stephen Bulger Gallery\, Toronto: www.bulgergallery.com Stephen Bulger Gallery in Toronto is Canada’s go-to destination for photographs\, hosting approximately ten exhibits per year and representing many leading photographers and important estates. The gallery will be exhibiting new work from Alison Rossiter’s series\, “Lament\,” unique vintage prints by Dave Heath from the late 1960s\, and colour photographs by Scott Conarroe. Stephen Daiter Gallery\, Chicago: www.stephendaitergallery.com Chicago’s Stephen Daiter Gallery specializes in 20th and 21st century European and American avant-garde\, contemporary and documentary photographs. The gallery represents a wide range of work from the Institute of Design as well as the Photo League and the New York School. They have published more than thirty catalogues\, many of which contain original scholarship. The gallery will have available several vintage photographs of 1940s Pittsburgh by Alfred Watson at the fair. Spaces Corners\, Pittsburgh: www.spacescorners.com Founded in 2011\, Spaces Corners is Pittsburgh’s first book shop dedicated to the photographic book as a contemporary art object. Spaces Corners will feature many of 2011’s critically acclaimed photographic books from notable indie publishers including MACK\, London\, The Ice Plant\, Los Angeles and J&L Books\, Atlanta as well as an assortment of rare collectibles and small-run artist books.     Don't miss out! Grab your friends and come on out for a great\, art filled day! For more information\, check out www.pghphotofair.com.   LOCATION:120 South Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/pgh-photo-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120420T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120416T171158 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T171158 UID:5768-1334955600-1334966459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Herself in Time DESCRIPTION:     Herself in Time is a photography installation celebrating women\, self-exploration\, the history of self-portraits in photography\, and the uniqueness of Rea Coffee House.   Herself in Time is an exhibition of women self-portrait photography with artists from the 1920's to today. The exhibit is site-specific to the Rea Coffeehouse\, which has been abandoned for the last decade. Viewing Rea as a self-portrait of Chatham\, with its rich history and graffitied walls\, the artist hopes to raise awareness about the space in order to get it running as an unconventional art gallery on Chatham’s campus for future exhibitions.   The exhibit will run April 20-April 26.     LOCATION:1 Woodland Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/herself-in-time/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120427T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120416T153634 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T153656 UID:5764-1335567600-1335578459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Faces of Cameroon: An Evening of Art and Music DESCRIPTION:     Cameroon Football Development Program (CFDP) and Dan Speicher are proud to present photos and stories from their first full year of sport for development programs in the West African nation of Cameroon.   The evening promises:   · Light refreshments and spirits featuring Tub Gin   · -Photography and art sale   · Great raffle prizes from local businesses   · Afrobeats spinning all night     CFDP is a sport for development program leveraging the game of soccer to promote leadership\, life skills\, and HIV education.   **Please consider donating your old (working) digital camera to help our management team continue to document progress and share stories of youth in Cameroon.     LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/faces-of-cameroon-an-evening-of-art-and-music/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T140000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120409T175922 LAST-MODIFIED:20120411T113907 UID:5705-1334426400-1334448059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Chili with the Works DESCRIPTION:     It's the third year Made it! Market is partnering with Chili with the Works. Get ready for Spring by warming your belly with chili samples from the best chili makers in the 'burgh and shop from 55+ of your favorite returning and new emerging handmade makers.   Stroll the outside chili festival where more than 20 local restaurants will offer tastes of their best\, slowest cooked\, flavorful chili with the best offering judged by you! There will also be live entertainment throughout the day.     Meet the Artists:   AngelLeigh Designs Apoidea Aunt Carol’s Gourmet Dips Beauty and the Bead Bel Monili by L.Marlane Bobbie Fox\, Inc Brain Sink Bridget’s Apothecary Cake Eaters Sweet Shoppe Cenzo Design Cha-Ching Coin Jewelry Changes Jewelry Christian Breitkreutz/Cupcake Mountain DivineWorks Djoi Jewelry Designs DSH Woodworks Duncan’s Homemade Dog Treats E-a-poo’s Elizabethklevens.com Erika Originals Erose Designs European Egg Art Fancy Pants Crafts Fighting Spirit Fresh Heirlooms Freshwater Designs Go Carr Go Art Studio Holden Allan Intentional Stones Jen Townsend Jewelry Joyful Noise Studio judith browne calligraphy Julé Jewelry Katie Jaxx Kreepy Doll Factory Lazypeas Little Green Suitcase Modern Mercantile My Salvation Natchez Trace Walking Sticks Neighborhood Blonde Now or Never Fashions Océanne party paper scissors Pocketsize Productions Pretzel Crazy Rebecca Photography Recycled Reads Red Robot Design & Illustration Road to the Lake House Rockyn Robyn She’s So Pretty SheaMoí Naturelle™ SMD Jewelry Spare Room Workshop Steel City Cotton Works The Loom Works The Surreal Banana Peel TipsyCycling Textiles\, Treats\, and Temporary Tattoos Tray Me Two Crow Studio Una Biologicals Vehement Romantic Whimsical Wonders Wired Wood-N-You Like It WRRYFree Skin Care LOCATION:428 S. 27th St., Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/chili-with-the-works-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T223059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120409T142206 LAST-MODIFIED:20120409T142531 UID:5692-1334358000-1334370659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Crunchy DESCRIPTION:   Crunchy is Pittsburgh artists Brian Bullets and Matt Gondek's take on the cartoons we all grew up watching. Both artists will lend their particular style to a variety of pieces.   Brian Bullets' drawings and paintings revolve around a fictional cartoon character named Tyrone who consistantly gets into trouble when he's not selling hot-dogs from his hot dog cart after being fired from Guardian Storage facilities. Other cartoon characters are attracted to hanging out with him as you will see in the exhibit. Brian is an independent filmmaker and video artist as well as the owner of the Drawing Room Tattoo Parlor and Art Gallery Located on Butler St. In Lawrenceville.   Matt Gondek's pieces revolve around a fictional cartoon character who has recently retired but has been a special guest star on dozens and dozens of cartoons. You'll be able to see various stills pulled directly from cartoons he appeared in such as Aqua Teen Hunger Force\, the Flinstones\, and Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids. Matt is a freelance illustrator who was voted best local Pittsburgh Artist for 2011. He also owns a clothing company called the Wonderful Life.   So stop in at The Rocking Horse Artspace to support Brian and Matt's creativity as part of Pittsburgh's local art community!     LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/crunchy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120405T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120404T110807 LAST-MODIFIED:20120404T142853 UID:5628-1333663200-1333843259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:GA/GI Fest DESCRIPTION: The Geek Art/Green Innovators or GA/GI pronounced (GAH-gee) Festival began in 2010 as a key event of World Environment with numerous partners and supporters who were willing to give a first time event a second look. GA/GI was organized as celebration of the creative spirit that binds the eco\, art and technology industries. In order to encourage collaboration GA/GI selects projects that are often newly formed or in-progress to allow its participants to showcase or test market their product or program. This along with the inclusion of more advanced organizations and projects\, allows for an event that features the "best of all possible worlds."   Nurtured in community settings (Bloomfield\,Garfield\, Highland Park and East Liberty) and with support of several east end universities and numerous businesses in the Pittsburgh region\, GA/GI was and continues to be the only event of its kind in the city of Pittsburgh!   Thursday\, April 5 - GA/GI kick-off with Toonseum\, @ 113 N. Pacific. Pittsburgh\, PA 15224 (Starts at 6PM)   Friday\, April 6 - GA/GI @ Unblurred Art Crawl on Penn Avenue (6PM - 10PM)   Saturday\, April 7 - Union Project's Monster Open House (9:30AM - 8PM)   LOCATION:Butler Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gagi-fest/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120407T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120403T143504 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T143629 UID:5602-1333839600-1333854059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Between Day Jobs & Hangovers DESCRIPTION:   Come out and join the party! Shutterclank's issue #3 release party and photo exhibition is this Saturday!     This great event will feature the works of: Bill Daniel Joe Williams Tommy Sussex Jake Reinhart Chris Schuster   DJ set for the event will feature the sounds of Shawn Watson\, and free beer will be provided thanks to the one and only Brillobox!     Don't miss this awesome release party for the third issue of Shutterclank!   LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/between-day-jobs-hangovers/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120406T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120406T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120403T140156 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T140156 UID:5604-1333749600-1333767659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION:The first Friday of each month\, various galleries and venues in the Penn Avenue Arts District open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances. This year it also includes the 3rd annual Geek Art/Green Innovators Festival.   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am … Pete and Juddy present another installment of drinkin dancin stompin and yellin. Spring is upon us and we are celebrating with drinks and music from all over the world (especially the balkans).   Pittsburgh Beautification Project Studios (4810 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... 'Obatala\,' mixed media by Bat Saint Chip. Plus work by resident studio artists Katy DeMent\, Dean Cercone\, James Shipman\, Sigh Meltingstar\, and Bob Ziller.   Optimus Tech (4820 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Open house. Optimus Technologies designs and manufacturers fuel system retrofits that enable and optimize performance of cleaner burning fuels in traditional engines. Tonight\, see one of their fossil fuel systems and meet the men that built it. And special guest: robot designer and sculptor Donald Jones.   Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... "Eyes Right: New Mixed Media Work" Tate Hudson displays collage work composed of salvaged wood\, discarded images\, paper\, and paint. Through the manipulation of these materials\, and the use of color\, the artist creates a surreal environment that places the viewer in a unique meditative setting. Exhibit will be on display until May 18th. 412-362-0274  Website   Garfield Artworks (4931 Penn) … 7-10pm ... UNRAVELING: a theme explored in abstract and personal ways through paint\, mixed-media\, installation\, sound art and fabric manipulation. Featuring artists Lynn Ratkovich\, Monica Cervone McElwain\, Kelly Jane Walker\, Jamie B Miller and Bevin Baker\, this show inaugurates Siren Studio\, an artist-run association devoted to promoting creativity of local artists with a studio\, gallery exhibitions and events inspiring individual and community growth. Music from DJ Mosaic. Donation requested. Runs through April 29. Website 412-361-2262   Artisan (5001 Penn Ave) ... Water color paintings by husband and wife tattooists Jason Lambert and Cara Cable. In their words: "our art is directly related and influenced by tattooing. Tattoos both japanese and western were originally rooted in illustration\, and our art is based in this tradition. when people see our work we hope that it inspires them to get tattooed. we are in love with the rich history and magic of this ancient art." More at www.blackcattattoos.net   At the law office of Richard Walters (5005 Penn)\, starting 9:30pm. Join them as they dance to Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For info\, 412-721-7771.   Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) ... 7-10pm .. Featuring "Futuristic City" by Ryder Henry & "Bionic Beings" by Suzanne Trenney. Musical Guests (with Projections): Universal Beat Union and the Rusty Nail.   Studio 5013 features Sarah Wojdylak’s “Untitled\,” a reclaimed materials and digital photography installation recounting the six-month journey of a mysterious and rare illness. Website   Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) ... Thurs April 5th\, 7pm-10pm\, Pop Culture Collectibles and Artwork\, accompanied by Grand Snafu. ...Friday April 6th 6pm-10pm\, "Paper Trail" An Exhibition of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania students and faculty. Juried by Courtney Bryan\, Scott Porcelli and Justus Cotterill\, printmaking MFA Students at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Grand Snafu performs at 9pm. ...Sat April 7th\, 12-4pm\, Pop Culture Collectibles and Artwork; 7pm-11pm In The Wake Of Giants\, performs new music. Website 5015 412-328-4737   Quantum Theater (at Waldorf School\, 201 S.Winebiddle) ... Just off Penn\, now through April 22\, "The Electric Baby." The Baby is fragile yet powerful. His tale of urban folklore connects his Romanian mother and his Nigerian father with colorful Pittsburghers. Watch for the coupons being distributed at GA/GI! For various times and tickets: 1.888.718.4253.   Mr. Roboto Project (5106 Penn) ... 7-9pm ... Mirrors and Scribbles\, New canvas and paper works by Jim Storch.   Artica Gallery (5110 Penn) ... 7-9pm ... Meet Morgantics\, ARTica's "Doorway DJ" for the evening as he sends his techno sound explosion down Penn Avenue.   Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   Secret Reactions (5116 Penn) ... 6-10pm ... Darrell Sarka Workman and friends creates oscilloscopes from TV's and giant collage formed with hundreds of tiny hand cut papers; also work by Autumn Zwigel.   Assemble (5125 Penn) ... 6-10pm ... "Post-Digital Explorations: Material Inconsistency" by Benjamin Rice. This series of design experiments explores the possibility of an architecture that lacks permanence and stability - constructs that attempt to move beyond typical notions of kineticism and flux\, and into a realm that is fleeting and provisional.   Group Against Smog & Pollution (GASP)\, at 5135 Penn Avenue ... 6-10pm ... will be projecting recently-discovered cartoons and a short film that their nonprofit made 40 years ago. GASP recently moved to Penn Avenue but has a long history of fighting for cleaner air in the region.   Catapult (5139 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... new mixed media collages and drawings by Laurie Trok.   Toonseum Mini Convention (113 N. Pacific and other locations) ... 6-9pm ... First in a series of cartoon specific events being organized in Pittsburgh! Toonseum is offering animated displays\, cartoon and illustration vendors\, projections\, kid-toon activities and lots\, lots\, more! Website   Pitt Mobile Science Lab (Penn at Pacific) ... 5-9pm ... Come see and experiment with the wondrous scientific materials that kids in middle school get to see\, but adults usually don't. Its all packed in an awesome 80-foot long\, retrofitted trailer!   Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (5321 Penn) … 6-9pm … Art based on scientific explorations of the fossil record\, by 5th-grade students at the Environmental Charter School.   BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) ... 6-10pm ... "Gather Round the Fire's Green". SpeakLife Storytellers Adam Keene\, moderates an evening of shared eco story-telling and other green adventures at Penn Avenue's favorite Gyros place that's part art gallery and an eating emporium.   Edge Studio (5411 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... L.J. Swiech creates high-impact\, digital prints by painting with robots. Gordon Kirkwood photographs lightning bolts\, and high voltage Kirlian photos of everyday objects. Music by Tabla Plus Two.   5426 Penn ... 6-9pm ...Artist Jessica Rutherford creates jewelry from plastic and glass that can not be recycled in Allegheny County. She's joined by performance painter Kevin Wenner\, who will be working in a large format painting on cargo paper.   Quiet Storm (5430 Penn) ... 10am-11pm ... All new art work from Ryan Lammie\, Jason Rosemeyer\, Daniel Shapiro\, Melissa Babyak\, Gabe Felice\, Dean Cercone\, Danny Devine and more. Complimentary punch and snacks. Open late with half-price appetizers.   Tee Rex Cotton Factory (5440 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Spring is coming and that means one thing: First Friday Unblurred parties are back in full swing! We are kicking off in conjunction with the best of eco-technology and the arts during the GA/GI Festival. Attendees can add a little local flair to their warmer weather wardrobe with our irrationally affordable selection of unique\, hand-printed tees by local designers. Featured guests include: Elizabeth Klevens is a new local glass artist who incorporates recycled materials into her craft; chefs from E2 in Highland Park will be here to give you an idea of some of their simple yet delectable eats and tell you about their Kickstarter; plus gourmet Hot Dogs to satisfy your savory cravings for purchase from our friends at Franktuary. 10% of our sales this night will be donated to our featured non-profit this month: Hack Pittsburgh.   5450 Modern (5450 Penn) … new shop\, featuring midcentury furniture will be open 6-10pm.   Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) ... 6–9pm ... March of the Fashionistas. You'll see all that's fun and funky at GA/GI's newly formatted fashion showcase. Pittsburgh's hottest eco\, tech and vintage inspired clothing designers and boutique owners will showcase their clothing\, their own creations or share trendy fashion tips. Plus live glassblowing demonstrations will be ongoing and “Aspire: A Retrospective of Young Talent” will be on view in the Hodge Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. Website   Verde (5491 Penn) ... 6pm-12am ... wonderfully executed and flavorful food with Latin origins that's authentic. One of the largest tequila selections in Pennsylvania. Verde hosts: "The Black and Gold City Goes Green." Pick up new info on how to "green" you home.   Kelly Strayhorn Theater's Alloy Studios (5530 Penn) ... 7-9pm ... Besame! The group specializes in Latin American music\, with special emphasis on the sounds of Colombia. Their unique musical combination includes the talents of Jorge Delgado\, Paul Cindric and Melissa Alliston and Roger Day. LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120406T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120406T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120403T134539 LAST-MODIFIED:20120403T134539 UID:5597-1333749600-1333760459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Tee Rex Spring Swing DESCRIPTION:Spring is coming and that means one thing: First Friday Unblurred parties are back in full swing!  It's kicking off in conjunction with the best of eco-technology and the arts during the GA/GI Festival. Attendees can add a little local flair to their warmer weather wardrobe with the irrationally affordable selection of unique\, hand-printed tees by local designers. All 2011 tees will be $10!!! There will also be several guests who will provide crafts\, food and information on local non-profits that will rock your socks off!   Featured guests for this event include:   -Elizabeth Klevens is a new local glass artist that incorporates a bunch of recycled materials into her craft. She'll be here displaying her many mosaic pieces including a few garden sculptures to get you ready for spring! Elizabeth has a special place in her heart for bikes and it shows in her art. Nature and animals are a great passion also and are reflected in many of her pieces. Creating unique quality pieces of art for people to wear or to treasure in their homes is a goal for Elizabeth. Website   -Located in Highland Park\, E2 is the first restaurant of Chef Kate Romane. Offering rustic Mediterranean fare\, the menu is small but ever changing and features local produce and locally produced goods whenever possible. A chef or two will be here to give you an idea of some of their simple yet delectable eats and tell you about their Kickstarter. Taste buds be warned. They'll be kicking off their much anticipated Kickstarter campaign live! The campaign is a fundraiser to renovate E2's event space. Be the first to see their video made by documentary filmmaker Erin Preston. Additional rewards will be available only to those who donate during the event. Website   -Brassero Grill brings selections that include the finest ingredients from the streets\, to the most high Mexican cuisine kitchens delivered to you in a simple concept of a taco or burrito. Their trailer will be outside and ready to feed you for the entire event! Website   -Gourmet Hot Dogs to satisfy your savory cravings for purchase from our friends at Franktuary (Veggie options also available). They'll be dropping in periodically through the evening! Website   -Homemade sweets from the Goodie Truck will be for sale beginning at 7:30pm. They are Pittsburgh's only mobile bake shop\, serving up fresh-baked nostalgia - just like mom! During the summer make sure to try their Home-Made Ice Cream Sandwiches with assorted flavors daily. Twitter | Facebook   10% of our sales this night will be donated to our featured non-profit this month:   -Hack Pittsburgh - a community-based workshop that allows members to come together and share skills & tools to pursue creative projects. Individual and group projects include electronics hacking and development\, robotics\, high-altitude ballooning\, uav/drones\, art/tech fusion and much more\, limited only by imagination. Come talk to HackPittsburgh members\, explore some of their projects\, and learn how you can become involved in the DIY/Maker movement! Website   And of course:   -While-you-wait tees! $5 gets you a brand new tee with one of many transfer designs to choose from\, pressed right before your very eyes. Talk about instant gratification.   -And who could forget the yummy East End Brewery beer?? Website   -The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project is is always in need of new or gently used totes. Please also think about bringing a donation of canned foods\, hygiene products or pet goodies with you to help those and their furry friends in need. Any donation enters you for a chance to win a free tee from their shop! Website LOCATION:5440 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/tee-rex-spring-swing/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120413T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120402T104934 LAST-MODIFIED:20120402T104934 UID:5559-1334354400-1334365259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Broken Slogan DESCRIPTION: Broken Slogan features new works by Arthur Mohagen III (Milwaukee)\, Jonathan Chamberlain (Pittsburgh) and John Phillip Abbott (Albuquerque).   Once broken\, slogans become poetic fragments\, splintered memories. In pieces they can carry new meaning\, sit sideways\, be read backwards. Broken Slogan will spotlight the relationships between pop and text\, fashion and language\, design and idiom. The exhibition will showcase paintings\, drawings\, and objects which incorporate\, recontextualize\, and appropriate text. World Famous musical act - Delicious Pastries - will stage a performance the night of the opening\, starting at 9pm\, adding their pop sound to the conversation.   Opening Reception April 13th\, 6 - 9pm (followed by music with Delicious Pastries) Gallery Crawl April 27th\, 5:30pm - 9pm Gallery Hours: Thurs - Sun\, 12 - 4pm through May 5th   Something Else! by pghmusicreport LOCATION:819 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/broken-slogan/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120330T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T000059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120328T141854 LAST-MODIFIED:20120416T132430 UID:5543-1333148400-1333166459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Future Tenant's 10th Birthday Party & Extra Fancy Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: Join Future Tenant as they celebrate their tenth anniversary with their biggest fundraiser party yet - featuring new work from CMU's MFA students in their exhibition EXTRA FANCY!   The price of admission gets you: Free food (sponsored by Quiet Storm\, Giant Eagle\, and others) Open Bar (featuring Straub Beer\, Woodchuck Hard Cider\, Clique Vodka\, Wigle Whiskey\, and FUZE) Non-alcoholic beverages sponsored by FUZE An original (FUZE-inspired) artwork by local artist Darrell Kinsel Live Music from Lungs Face Feet The musical stylings of DJ SoulStrings & VJ nox Balloon bending\, air brush tattoos\, and a BOUNCY CASTLE courtesy of Mike the Balloon Guy Access to one of the greatest art auctions you've ever seen A preview of new artworks by CMU's 1st & 2nd year MFA students in their spring show Extra Fancy and so much more!     Get your tickets now! https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/228493   Sponsors: Bakery Square\, Fuze\, Nakturnal\, Straub Beer\, Woodchuck Hard Cider\, Clique Vodka\, Only in PGH\, Giant Eagle Market District\, Quiet Storm\, VIA\, Round Corner Cantina\, Mike the Balloon Guy\, Lucci's Pizza\, Wigle Whiskey\, Pop City Media\, City Paper Pittsburgh\, Clique Vodka\, Square Cafe\, Legume\, and MORE!   -------------------------- Art Auction: Participating Artists:   Nick Marino Robert Raczka Bryan Lauch Kelly Blevins Dino Calvitti Joel Brown Moshe Sherman Katrina Kopeloff Nate McDonough Kara Krawczykiewicz Eric Luden Stephanie Neary Nicole Czapinski Lizzee Solomon Stephanie Garrison Adam Poole Riley Harmon Kristen Lauth Shaffer Julie Mallis Allison Welch Terez Iacovino Audra Wist Jillian K Marini Eric Greisinger Matt Susko Elizabeth Brophy Shawn Atkins Jiyoo Jye Elissa Mallis   --------------------------   EXTRA FANCY OPENING RECEPTION 1st and 2nd year MFA students from Carnegie Mellon take over the massive\, unfinished first floor of Bakery Square for their annual exhibition. New work by: Scott Andrew\, Carl Bajandas\, Elizabeth Buschmann\, Felipe Castelblanco\, Oreen Cohen\, Craig Fahner\, Steve Gurysh\, YunMi Her\, Luke Loeffler\, Holli McEntegart\, Dan Wilcox\, and Erin Womack.   EXTRA FANCY EVENTS & GALLERY HOURS On view through April 13 FREE + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC   ARTIST CRITIQUES + PUBLIC Q&A Tuesday April 3\, 6-9pm Thursday April 5\, 6-9pm   GALLERY HOURS Tuesdays + Thursdays\, 5-9pm Weekends\, 2-9pm   ------ CONNECT ------- http://twitter.com/SOA_CMU www.facebook.com/CMUSchoolofArt www.cmu.edu/art LOCATION:6425 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/future-tenants-10th-birthday-party-extra-fancy-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T233059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120320T114630 LAST-MODIFIED:20120320T114630 UID:5420-1332547200-1332559859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Folktastica 12.0 DESCRIPTION: Stop in at the Rocking Horse Artspace with a $5 donation to enjoy Live Folk Music w/ VJ Kyle the Saint. Featuring Casey Hallas\, Christopher Hannigan\, Jody Perigo & Laura Totten\, Broken Fences\, and Mike Marra! LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/folktastica-12-0/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T170000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120320T114119 LAST-MODIFIED:20120320T114119 UID:5453-1332622800-1332637259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:SNAPSHOT: One Week Show DESCRIPTION: A group exhibition featuring painting by Mariana Escribano\, sculpture by Dee Briggs\, and photography by Ross Mantle.   SNAPSHOT features the work of three artists who are all passing through time and space together in Braddock. They each have taken a snapshot of their work through the lens of their relationship to Braddock and the Mon Valley. Escribano\, a native of Mexico City\, currently lives in Braddock\, Briggs' steel sculptures were fabricated in our community\, and Mantle has worked extensively in the Mon Valley and previously exhibited in our space.   The event is the first of the season at UnSmoke Systems Artspace and will feature free drinks and wood-fired pizza baked in Braddock’s community pizza oven. After the opening\, SNAPSHOT will be available to view through April 1st by appointment only.   Mariana Escribano lives and works in Mexico City\, where she has painted since 1996. The last seven months\, she has created a new series of paintings while living in Braddock\, PA\, directly across from the last major steel mill in Pittsburgh\, the Edgar Thompson Works. Combining fragments of figures found in the industrial landscape around her\, with abstract backgrounds and grids\, she fuses abstract and figurative art\, creating a new post-abstract post-figurative art. Her work has been exhibited in various museums and galleries in Mexico\, Spain\, and Canada.   Dee Briggs lives and works in New York and Pittsburgh primarily in the area of sculpture. Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania and educated as an architect Briggs works primarily with building materials and has a particular focus on steel. In 1986\, at the age of 17\, she moved from this area to New York City in the midst of the collapse of the steel industry. The industrial landscape of Western Pennsylvania and the materials made here left a lasting impression on Briggs and have become central to her art practice. Her work included in SNAPSHOT is made of steel and was fabricated in Braddock.   Ross Mantle splits time between his native Pittsburgh\, Pa. and Brooklyn\, N.Y. He is a graduate of Ohio University and his photographs have appeared in publications including Bloomberg Businessweek\, Monocle\, The FADER\, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Ross' work often focuses on contemporary American life with particular interest in the Rust Belt. Mantle’s photographs included in this exhibition are from the early stages of a new project with the working title\, California\, Pa. The work is about the facades we create to disassociate from the unsettled\, fragile spaces that we live in\, fight against and attempt to control.   LOCATION:1137 Braddock Avenue, Braddock, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/snapshot-one-week-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120331T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120319T175750 LAST-MODIFIED:20120328T173058 UID:5449-1333234800-1333249259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Just My Imagination: New Works by Danny Devine DESCRIPTION:     "Just My Imagination" opens Saturday\, March 31st and will run till April 28th. The opening reception will be open to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4.   The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1- 8PM .     Danny Devine   Danny Devine is a Pittsburgh native with a degree in Fine Arts from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Danny is a prolific illustrator and professional muralist with a background in street art. In the Summer of 2008 Danny held a solo show at Future Tenant gallery titled "Ain't to Proud to Beg\," featuring a wall-to-wall installation with assemblages of his illustrations and writings. Also in 2008\, Devine self-published and illustrated a graffiti inspired coloring book of letterforms called "Alphabetistics." Since 2008 Danny has busied himself with a number of group and pop up shows throughout Western Pennsylvania and has worked extensively on public murals for the city of Pittsburgh. Most recently\, in January\, Devine wrapped up another solo show in Pittsburgh - "Heaven with the Lid Off" at Blasfome's Flagship Store . In the Autumn of 2011\, Devine contacted The Gallery 4 about hosting the finale of a year long project which would come to feature an astounding body of work - 365 pieces\, of varying size and scope\, painted and illustrated one per day.     Danny\, on Just My Imagination:   "'On February 22\, 2011\, I started an ambitious project to create a new drawing every day for a year. Referred to as my 'draw 365 project'\, it lasted through thick and thin\, heartbreak and romance\, and travels and triumphs. Quickly after the start\, the project started to dominate my existence. What I thought was an easy endeavor led to challenging myself as an artist and more importantly as a person\, to adequately tell a story about my day to day life and thought process of a working artist in Pittsburgh\, PA. On Saturday March 31st\, with the help of the amazing individuals at Gallery 4\, I will show the finalized project. "     The Gallery 4 continues to redefine the nature of a conventional gallery. They feature works from a variety of national artists and local talent. They also carry a variety of limited edition toys and clothing. Fine art should be within the reach of everyone\, and at The Gallery 4 they are making this a reality.     LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/just-my-imagination-new-works-by-danny-devine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120323T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120319T141722 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T141722 UID:5421-1332540000-1332547259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Reception: The You Inside of Me DESCRIPTION: The You Inside of Me is brought to you by artists Jonathan Armistead\, Agnes Bolt\, Sung Rok Choi\, Jesse England\, Riley Harmon\, Oscar Peters\, and Nina Sarnelle   "Here it comes again. This group of seven artists are certainly not bound by convention\, and enjoy ruffling sensibilities\, and posing awkward questions with their work. They each have very different practices\, but what unites them is the exploratory nature of their approach\, their irreverent attitude\, the critical rigor which they have developed in their three years at Carnegie Mellon\, as well as the mutual respect and the supportive bond which they have formed\, through the highs and lows of this MFA experience.  I will miss their pizzazz and good humor. WTF will they do next?"   -John Carson\, Head of the School of Art at CMU LOCATION:2000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/reception-the-you-inside-of-me/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T210000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120319T111829 LAST-MODIFIED:20120319T111829 UID:5396-1332637200-1332655259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Spring Equinox DESCRIPTION: The Spring Equinox show is the fourth of a seasonal showcase. The goal of the event series is to jumpstart the movement to bring like-minded\, creative individuals together to enjoy live music and provide the opportunity to view and purchase art from various local artists. A portion of proceeds will benefit WYEP's Music Education Program!   Live music includes Jimbo and The Soupbones\, Sweet Earth\, Red Hands\, Shelf Life String Band\, Chris Vipond and the Stanley St Band\, Grand Piano\, Twin Syndrome\, and Morgantics!   Artists include Pierce Marratto\, Morgan Mikula\, Matt Hunter\, Linze Secreet\, Matty Freebles\, Ross Kennedy\, Dave Watt\, Sikes\, Dustin Medvid\, Brad Habbestad\, Paris\, and Terrell Michael!   So purchase your tickets in advance by clicking here\, and enjoy a mixture of live performances and art at Shadow Lounge!     LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/spring-equinox/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120310T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120305T163330 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T163330 UID:5188-1331420400-1331431259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The Other Men Project Opening Reception DESCRIPTION: The Other Men Project: Portraits of Transmen will be exhibiting from March 10-24th at The Brew-House in the Southside\, 2100 Mary Street.   The Project has increased from the first show in 2009 with 29 prints\, to currently exhibiting 65. Come check out the new photos!   Gallery Hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays\, 6-8pm\, March 10-24th   They will also be hosting several special events over the duration of the 2 week exhibition\, so be on the look out for them!   March 10th\, Saturday 6-9pm\, Opening Reception   March 14th\, Wednesday 6-8pm\, Trans 101   March 17th\, Saturday 6-8pm\, Open Mic: Author & Poet Night   March 24th\, Saturday 6-8pm\, "Gender Redesigner" film screening\, plus Q&A with fAe GIbson LOCATION:2100 Mary Street, Pittsburgh, 15203 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-other-men-project-opening-reception/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120309T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120305T152539 LAST-MODIFIED:20120305T152539 UID:5174-1331337600-1331348459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Women in Art / Art in Women Opening DESCRIPTION: Join LUPEC as they partner with Red Door Space as they celebrate local women artists (JO Popovich\, Sita Mae\, Yelena Lamm\, and Mimi Champlin). LUPEC will be mixing a up classic cocktails for the opening reception and highlighting the School of Design for Women.     -----------------About the Artists---------------- J.O. Popovich graduated from the Vitebsk State Technological University with a B.A in Textile design. She worked at the textile corporation for 10 years designing decorative fabric collections\, carpets and furniture fabrics. Jane was teaching textile design in Vitebsk State University\, Belarus\, when doing her post graduate work and preparing a dissertation. After moving to the US with her family\, Jane got her degree in Mechanical Drafting and design specializing in 2 and 3-D engineering programs ;occasionally works as an contractor artist for “Church restoration group” restoring sculptures and old frescoes \,commissioned for the illustrations in several self-publishes book and participates in art shows. Jane is a member of Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. Presented are several never shown pencil drawings from her private collection and ink drawings made for sale.   Sita Mae "I like naked people. Clothes are boring. That's the crux of it\, really; that's pretty much the whole story. A person without clothing is without their daily uniform; without their normal layers of armor and masks. Without clothing\, much of what makes up a first impression is gone; the facade that is so carefully crafted and controlled is no longer the metric used to judge a person. I find clothing boring because it is mostly just the means through which a person puts up a stylish lie. It is the parade of peacock colors meant to impress\, or frighten\, or attract; meant to tell you what to feel about the person at whom you are looking. The spectrum of my subjects ranges from accountants to ex-cons; from doctors to homemakers; from sex workers to tech nerds. You might think you can tell which is which. Mostly\, you'd be wrong. People are so much more interesting underneath their uniforms. They are far more beautiful than the lies they tell the world."   Yelena Lamm is a native of Russia\, residing in Pittsburgh since 1995. She received her degree in Fine Art and art Restoration from Roerich Art College in St. Petersburg\, Russia\, and degree in Graphic Design from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Oil painting being her medium of choice\, Yelena’s subjects include portraits\, figure\, landscape and floral. Yelena is a member of Associated Artists of Pittsburgh and Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators.   Mimi Champlin has been a ceramic artist for 11 years and counting. Her two mediums have been acrylic painting and clay. In this presentation\, her functional art has taken two forms: Thrown and Stretched. While functionality is a preference of hers\, the inherent beauty of clay and fire often create objects which fill other needs as well. Mimi is a firm believer that as often as possible\, objects which we use daily should have art as their basis and beauty as their effect. LOCATION:2112 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, 15203 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/women-in-art-art-in-women-opening/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120228T152725 LAST-MODIFIED:20120228T152725 UID:5049-1330732800-1330747259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Apocalipstik: The Napalm Girls DESCRIPTION:   A solo exhibition of erotic bombardment. Stop in at the Rocking Horse Artspace to experience the art of Gypzy!       LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/apocalipstik-the-napalm-girls/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120302T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120227T135211 LAST-MODIFIED:20120227T135211 UID:5047-1330729200-1330747259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION: The first Friday of each month\, from 6 to 11pm\, various galleries and venues in the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Avenue) open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances.   Venues such as Kelly Strayhorn Theater\, Garfield Artworks\, Morris Levy Gallery\, and more are participating in this event!  For more information about this event\, click here!   LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120218T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120214T114819 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T134515 UID:4777-1329609600-1329624059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Massacre DESCRIPTION:...Art Inspired by Love & Blood! Art by Angel O'Connor\, Brian Bullets\, Casey Hallas\, Christopher Chamberlin\, Deborah Baugh\, Eric Luden\, Erin Cooper\, Jesse Buman\, Lindsay Dickison\, Matthew "Octeel" Macri\, Nat Chamberlin\, Nathan Mazur\, and Radu!   Featuring DJ Zombo's Crime Jazz Band... "Murderers Row" and Limited Samples from "Sinful Sweets" by: Christopher George Complimentary Iron City\, IC Light\, and Iron City Amber will be available to patrons 21 years of age or older! LOCATION:5136 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/valentines-day-massacre/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120214T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120208T152545 LAST-MODIFIED:20120209T130256 UID:4719-1329264000-1329274859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Love of Friends 2012 (Chapter 6) DESCRIPTION: Love of Friends is an annual celebration of art\, music\, food\, local\, and of course - FRIENDS. Rekindle your love for Valentine's Day! Come share the 14th of February with Love of Friends as they mix and mingle with some of the city’s most endearing individuals!    Highlights this year include:   •Musicians:   Big Snow Big Thaw will be performing an Americana newgrass set\, while combining rootsy songwriting\, front porch harmonies\, and stomping rhythms. For more information about Big Snow Big Thaw\, visit http://bigsnowbigthaw.bandcamp.com/     Melinda\, a Pittsburgh native blues/rock artist\, will be performing a soulful acoustic set sure to cure any Valentine's Day blues\, along with guitarist Kristian H. For more information about Melinda\, please visit www.listentomelinda.com   Must Mean Something from Melinda on Vimeo.     • Artists:   Stephen Knezovich Sarah from SMD Jewelry Florence Smith Nicole Y. Bloch Lucy McClure Krystina Thomas Justin Hopper Carol Skinger Alanna James Renee Greenlee Andrew O. Ellis     • Food: E2 The Enrico Biscotti Company Pittsburgh Popcorn Company Park Brugge Chatham Food Studies Program     For more information: http://www.loveoffriends.com/ To purchase tickets: http://bit.ly/LOF6tix       Proceeds from the event** will benefit a local organization working to improve the quality of life for Pittsburghers!   *If the event has not yet sold out\, a limited number of tickets WILL be available at the door   **New this year!: If you bring your ticket from an LoF past to the event this year\, you will receive $5 refund in cash at the door***. Show the team just how much L-O-V-E you've got for LoF and get a little sweet thank you right back!   (***The legal stuff: Limit-one $5 refund per person. Refund valid on the night of the event\, 2.14.2012\, only and must be redeemed in-person. May not be combined with any other offer.)   LOCATION:6425 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/love-of-friends-2012-chapter-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120207T122132 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T122132 UID:4662-1328913000-1328925659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Ryan Woodring Opening - "Drying: Tsunami Youtube Prints" DESCRIPTION:This exhibit is composed of mixed-media paintings made in reaction to the consumer-grade videos taken during the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011. Through a methodical layering of hundreds of mono-prints and acrylic inks\, Woodring’s new pieces reintroduce stillness back into ephemeral and manic sequences of terrifying images and the physical reality\, which has been irrevocably altered. This show will run until April 22nd 2012. Woodring was awarded a residency in the Brew House Distillery Program in 2011 and “Best Emerging Artist of the Year” from the Three Rivers Arts Festival in 2011. He holds a BFA from Carnegie Mellon University. Artist series statement: "I am currently working on a series of large mixed-media paintings in which I condense amateur videos taken in Japan on the day of the horrific tsunamis into single\, abstract images. By developing a repetitive process towards abstraction\, I am questioning representation's ability to evoke empathy and understanding. The elusive and beautiful intersection of representation and abstraction\, comprehension and confusion\, and purpose and absurdity\, is what I work towards discovering and sharing in my practice as a visual artist." Website: http://pittsburgharts.org/drying-tsunami-youtube-prints LOCATION:6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/ryan-woodring-opening-drying-tsunami-youtube-prints/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120202T163419 LAST-MODIFIED:20120202T163419 UID:4496-1328400000-1328414459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:I'm Not a Toy: New Works by Chase McBryde DESCRIPTION:     I'm Not A Toy opens Saturday\, February 4th - February 25th\, 2012. The opening reception will be open to the general public with complimentary refreshments and hors d'oeuvres provided by The Gallery 4. The Gallery 4 is open Tuesday through Saturday 1-8PM .     With I'm Not A Toy\, Chase hopes to have a hand in exposing more of the western Pennsylvania audience to urban vinyl and designer toys. Through sculptural form and some surprising modern functionality\, each figure has been handcrafted by Chase to not only be a collectible but also a true piece of one-of-a-kind artwork. The gallery event will also be premiere to two of Chase's Original toy designs: H4RE D1E and Fuzr. These original figures convey Chase's uniquely contrasting taste in contemporary toy design. H4RE D1E\, with his maniacal smile and X's for eyes\, comes outfitted in a shirt and tie and is also equipped with two pistols. Fuzr is a cube-shaped little beastie outfitted in faux fur with a blank stare and a gaping geometric grin. Both figures are handcast and painted and in limited edition.       For more information\, visit thegallery4.us/imnotatoy     LOCATION:206 South Highland Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15206 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/im-not-a-toy-new-works-by-chase-mcbryde/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120217T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120202T141339 LAST-MODIFIED:20120216T134629 UID:4478-1329523200-1329534059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Kyle Anthony Adams: A Retrospective DESCRIPTION:      Solo exhibit for Rocking Horse's own Creative Agent\, Kyle Anthony Adams. Over 100 Paintings\, Kyle's 2 main bodies of work (Expressionism & Abstraction) will be examined and explained.   Complimentary Iron City\, IC Light\, and Iron City Amber will be available to patrons 21 years of age or older!   Kyle Anthony Adams:   Paintings   Photographs   Designs   Blog     LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/kyle-anthony-adams-a-retrospective/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T203059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120201T123723 LAST-MODIFIED:20120207T165904 UID:4432-1328913000-1328923859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Overlapping Memories DESCRIPTION:   Overlapping Memories is an art exchange between artists based in Spain and U.S.A working with contemporary collage as a medium and dealing with themes of memory and retrospection. DJ Edgar Um will be firing up opening night. LOCATION:812 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/overlapping-memories/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120210T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120201T115547 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T115547 UID:4417-1328913000-1328922059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Hungry Ghosts - Solo Exhibit by Stephanie Armbruster DESCRIPTION: The painting above\, "A Fine Mess of Things"\, was one of many shown in Stephanie Armbruster's exhibit\, In Search of Something More.   If you like what you see come support her solo exhibit\, Hungry Ghosts\, at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts. Hungry Ghosts opens on Friday\, February 10th from 5:30-8 p.m and will remain on view through April 22nd.   Composed of encaustic paintings on panel this new body of work presents a developing vocabulary made of symbols\, gestures and color to explore the subjectivity of memory and the language-less nature of transition. These emotive pieces combine reworked layers of material—graphite\, paint\, charcoal—added or scraped from the surface of the work themselves to then be reintroduced back into the pieces. Each piece in this series functions like fragments of a larger whole\, hinting at a visual narrative that can never be reassembled or viewed in its entirety. LOCATION:6300 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/hungry-ghosts-solo-exhibit-by-stephanie-armbruster/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120204T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120126T132531 LAST-MODIFIED:20120126T165501 UID:4283-1328324400-1328338859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Amalganation DESCRIPTION:    Come join for the 3rd Installment of Amalganation. A social fusion of Arts & Music. Every 1st Friday of the month a new artist and local DJ is spotlighted. FREE dahn' stairs. The cover is for the upstairs and beyond. DJ's: DJ Firelfy - www.djfirefly.com Jarrett Tebbets - www.soundcloud.com/tidbits-1 BusCrates - www.soundcloud.com/buscrates-16-bit-ensem DJ SMI - www.soundcloud.com/smilo Artist: Christian Breitkreutz - www.christianbreitkreutz.com LOCATION:4121 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/amalganation-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120203T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120125T150318 LAST-MODIFIED:20120201T154609 UID:4222-1328310000-1328328059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION: The first Friday of each month\, various galleries and venues in the Penn Avenue Arts District open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances.   Venues are listed geographically\, from furthest to nearest downtown.   The Waffle Shop (124 S.Highland) is changing its night-time hours and menu! They will be open Friday and Saturday nights from 8pm-midnight with a menu of homemade dessert pies and dessert waffles! So come on by for PIE and be on their show. waffleshop.org   Kelly Strayhorn Theater (5530 Penn) … 8-9pm … At long last\, KST welcomes Steel City Improv Theater to the East End. This comedy and live music bash features The Union and The LuPones troupes working impromptu & from audience suggestions. $5 for audiences 16 and up. steelcityimprov.com or kelly-strayhorn.org/calendar   Join Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) … 6-9pm …for heat defying acts of art at a free open house. Explore "Ten More Years on Penn\," a contemporary mixed-media exhibition in thier gallery and watch glassblowing demonstrations throughout the evening. pittsburghglasscenter.org   EDGE studio Gallery (5411 Penn) … 6-9pm … "Partial Architectures" by David Burns\, Exhibit runs thru Feb 24. burnsdavid.com   5450 Modern (5450 Penn) … 6-10pm … This BRAND NEW VENUE will be having a soft opening\, a sneak peek of what’s to come\, & offering up its freshly finished walls to showcase local artist work.   Pre-game your evening at Verde (5491 Penn). Stop in to check out Gabe Felice's most excellent mural and enjoy Happy Hour margaritas from 5-7pm.   Yoga Hive (5491 Penn) … Join them for a sweet and warm vinyasa class before you hit the art scene on the Ave! Class starts at 6pm. $12 drop-in or $15 for the week for new clients. yogahivepgh.com   Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (5321 Penn) … 6-9pm … Photography by members of the Pittsburgh Photo Safari Meetup Group.   Assemble\, a community space for arts + technology (5125 Penn) ... 6-11pm ... ¡Crear y Comunicar! by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE): Nicaragua. This year’s workshops are free and open to all children in the greater Pittsburgh community\, on Saturday afternoons Feb 4\, 11\, & 18 from 12-3pm. Workshops will utilize various media\, such as video\, photography\, and projections\, to promote an interactive cross-cultural exchange. The work of last year’s participants from both Pittsburgh and Nicaragua will be on view at Assemble until Feb 24. Come make something. 412-432-9127 assemblepgh.org   Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn)\, with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Gardening … lots of bargains\, too.   Artica Gallery (5110 Penn) … 6-10pm … View their gallery collection of vintage pink dresses on sale to celebrate the Susan Korman Race for the Cure. 30% of the proceeds of the sale of these dresses will go toward breast cancer awareness. Also get information on signing up for the RACE FOR THE CURE scheduled for May 13. passportsart.blogspot.com   Mr. Roboto Project (5106 Penn) ... 7-9:30pm ... Art by Olivia Locher "In Dreams" olivialocher.com. Music by: Endless Mike & the Beagle Club and  Snails (Marlon Battad). Opening Reception and Zine Release Party part of MY IDEA OF FUN COLLECTIVE!   Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) … 7-11pm … Three-Ring Circus: Word\, Art\, Film\, a Chatham University group show. The Graduate Film Society in collaboration with the MFA Creative Writing Program brings you accomplished graduate and undergraduate artists from Chatham University. Grand Snafu Performs at 9pm. Rapper Middi Performs at 10pm. Free. most-wantedfineart.com   Studio 5013 (5013 Penn): features acrylic on wood portraits by Rebecca Corrigan. rebeccacorrigan@yahoo.com.   The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) … 7-10pm … Opening Reception for "Cat Paintings" by Irma Freeman & "Other Animals" a group exhibition. Music by Duane Jones & The Dirty Poet. irmafreeman.com 412-924-0634   At the law office of Richard Walters (5005 Penn)\, starting at 9:30pm. Join them as they dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For info\, 412-721-7771.   Artisan (5001 Penn Ave) hosts a student art show: Bella Sprenkel (age 13)\, colored pencil drawings; Lydia Drew (13)\, installation; William Dowd (12)\, paint marker on canvas; and Elsa Eke Rode (12)\, spoken word. artisantattoogallery.com   Imagebox (4933 Penn) … 7-10pm … work by Kait Schoeb\, displaying a realistic style in both oil paintings and color pencils. The work is streamed from high school work to today\, and shows the transformation over the period of 5 years. All of the work is inspired from our everyday life and also from the color yellow.   Garfield Artworks (4931 Penn) … 7-10pm … “Expression.” Official opening for the exhibit of photography\, paintings\, and 3-D work (unique cardboard seats) from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Circular Photo Club. Student participants include Joe Brown\, Katelyn Corrado\, Pierce Johnson\, Abby Kraftowitz\, Toni Mirenna\, Hannah Spiker and Gerri Viloria. Runs until Feb. 25. Donations requested. 412-361-2262. garfieldartworks.com   ModernFormations (4919 Penn) … 7-10pm … “The Word Made Flesh” by Stephen Tuomala: works that explore the anatomy of the body by distorting depictions of anatomical medical images and setups. modernformations.com   Pittsburgh Beautification Project Studios (4810 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... “Dragons and Dreams” by Leslie Klasterka: mixed media and creepy creatures. There will also be work by resident studio artists Katy DeMent\, Dean Cercone\, James Shipman\, Sigh Meltingstar\, and Bob Ziller.   Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am … Heating it up on the dance floor with special guest DJ HATES YOU and resident PANDEMIC PETE playing the Brazilian funk\, the Balkan beats\, gypsy brass\, … Bosnian hip hop\, Thai beat a go-go\, Turkish psych\, rai n b\, ragada\, dabke\, albanian tallava\, klezmer\, Arabic hip hop\, dancehall\, and more.   Morris Levy Gallery (3634 Penn) … 6-11pm … “Talisman”by Sam Thorp: paintings of people in wrestling masks doing very non-wrestling things. The masks become Talismans\, turning the situations from mundane to magical.   LOCATION:4800-5500 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120124T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120124T144958 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T144958 UID:4143-1327453200-1327464059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Names Divine DESCRIPTION:The Names Divine: Scenic. Conservative. Secure. Free. Names Divine is a 9 member band from Chicago\, IL touring the USA. Starting 2006 as Call Me on the Allophone and changing names with the addition of a 2nd now-retired member in 2009\, Names Divine has grown up to be 14 members wide before settling in to its core. Names Divine performs originals\, jazz standards\, blues classics\, and songs by friends and family in a psychedelic blues avant-goth rock n twang style featuring acerbic female vocals\, operatic male harmonies\, guitars\, bass\, violin\, clarinet\, saxophone\, trumpet\, percussion\, alternate tunings\, and a hell of a lot of soul. Website | Facebook | Bandcamp   LOCATION:4931 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/names-divine/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T173000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204542 CREATED:20120124T123229 LAST-MODIFIED:20120124T123756 UID:4110-1327703400-1327716059@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District DESCRIPTION:The Gallery Crawl is a quarterly FREE showcase of art and entertainment! All the events take place in galleries and spaces throughout the Cultural District\, and are free and open to the public. You can start the crawl from any location. It’s self-guided and maps are available at most locations. Website  1. Wood Street Galleries 601 Wood Street in transit > Norwegian artist HC Gilje will have his US debut with a site-specific installation and several single channel video works using video projected light as a single lighting source. 2. SPACE 812 Liberty Avenue Out of Rubble > Guest curated by Susanne Slavick\, this exhibition presents international artists who consider its causes and consequences\, its finality and future\, moving from decimation and disintegration to the possibilities of regeneration and recovery. Music by DJDJW and DJ Jordan K. 3. Cell Phone Disco Tito & Exchange Way A surface that visualizes the electromagnetic field of an active mobile phone. Several thousand lights illuminate when you make or receive a phone call in the vicinity of the installation. 4. Shaw Galleries 805 Liberty Avenue The Bad Art Sale > An art show and sale of dozens of thrift store paintings and amateur art. All at rock bottom prices! 5. Trust Arts Education Center 805-807 Liberty Avenue Peirce Studio (lower level)  kNOT Dance: Shape Shifter > Allow your dance fantasy to come true! Draw your dream and kNOT Dance will interpret it\, creating your own personal dance. 6 to 9pm. Fourth Floor  Live Music by Chatham Baroque > Performances at 6\, 7 and 8pm. Artist Image Resource (AIR) > Archives of prints from print-related projects with professional artists. 2011 TRAF Emerging Artists > Ryan Woodring\, painter\, and Danna Eve Rzecnik\, ceramicist\, are Emerging Artist Scholarship recipients and award winning artists of the 2011 Three Rivers Arts Festival. 6. Harris Theater 809 Liberty Avenue  Harris Theater Short Films > Pittsburgh Filmmakers presents locally made short films looping throughout the evening. 7. 937 Liberty Avenue Second Floor Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan > Art can be a dynamic way to help people reflect on important issues that impact our country. Windows and Mirrors is a traveling exhibit that provides an opportunity to see ourselves in depictions of the war in Afghanistan through the eyes of artists and children. Third Floor  Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre > photo exhibit of the works on Photographer Annie O'Neil during our three week run of Ray Werner's new play ELDER HOSTAGES. 8. 943 Liberty Avenue  Path: An Installation by Elin Hansdottir > A special maze-like installation incorporating light and space. Held over from Long are the Days\, Short are the Nights\, an exhibit at Wood Street Galleries. 9. Tonic 971 Liberty Avenue\, 2nd Floor Gallery  [This location is not universally accessible.]  It Is What It Is > People. Art. Music. Drinks. Food. 10. August Wilson Center for African American Culture 980 Liberty Avenue  Teenie Memories > See Pittsburgh Post-Gazette photographers Bill Wade and Rebecca Droke’s present-day portraits and video interviews of people who Charles “Teenie” Harris photographed. Common Ground: Affrilachia! Where I’m From > Work that typifies the themes and sensibilities that spring from rural and urban life in the Appalachian region. 11. David Lawrence Convention Center 1000 Fort Duquesne Boulevard Convention Center Public Art & Sustainability Tour > The Office of Public Art and SEA present a tour of art and sustainable practices at the Convention Center. 6 and 7pm. Meet in the East Lobby off 10th Street. 12. Urban Pathways 6-12 Gallery 914 Penn Avenue Winter Art Exhibition > A High School art exhibition including ceramics\, photography\, drawings and more. Live music by Sounds of Steel Pan Band > 6 to 7pm and 7:30 to 8:30pm 13. Future Tenant 819 Penn Avenue Distillate > Curated by Meghan Olson and Kara Skylling. Resident artists from Pittsburgh’s Brew House Association. 14. CAPA Gallery 111 Ninth Street Younger Than Teachers > An exhibition featuring new work by Pittsburgh CAPA high school visual art students. 15. Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council 810 Penn Avenue\, Suite 200 Art on the Walls > Featuring the stunning collage work of artist Seth Clark\, examining the beauty of abandoned structures. Enjoy light refreshments and meet the artist. 16. 709 Penn Gallery 709 Penn Avenue Paper Thin Theater > Kathryn Carr’s collection of paper cut art focuses on the art of storytelling; children’s tales\, puppetry\, opera and the stage are presented in a narrative silhouette form. Her images mix nostalgia\, dreams\, nightmares and fleeting memories. 17. 707 Penn Gallery 707 Penn Avenue Internal Reflections > Paintings by Steve Emmett\, the late Edinboro University professor and artist\, that represent his motif of the solitary male figure. 18. Katz Plaza Seventh Street & Penn Avenue Steel Town Fire > Pittsburgh’s premier Fire Art performance wows the crowd with dancing and intricate moves on poi\, snakes\, swords and other burning props. 6:30\, 7:30 and 8:30pm. 19. Backstage Bar 655 Penn Avenue  Acoustic performance by JD Eicher & the Goodnights. 5:30 to 7:30pm. 20. Arthur Murray Dance Studio 136 Sixth Street (above Melange Bistro)  [This location is not universally accessible.]  Free Dance Lessons and Demos > Salsa at 7:30pm. Tango at 8pm. Swing at 8:30pm. Also visit these Project Pop Up: Downtown locations during the Crawl: 604 Liberty Avenue Summer Sky Eternal > No matter what the season\, this interactive digital installation will make you feel a bit warmer on the city street. Step near the screen to see how your movement affects the display. 929 Liberty Ave Awesome Books > An independent Pittsburgh-based bookstore offering new and used books of high quality. Expect readings by authors and publishers. 131 Seventh St The Society for the Advancement of Miniature Curiosa > A gallery\, toy theater parlor\, performance space\, and workshop that seeks to spark the resurgence of curiosity and wonderment in Downtown Pittsburgh. Symbiotic Collusion > A modern music initiative presenting visual and musical art concepts through installation\, education\, and performance. Performances will include string quartets\, bands\, orchestras\, and demonstrations. 208 Sixth St Steel Town Craft Co-Lab > A retail boutique featuring high quality\, handmade wares from local artisans in a welcoming environment that offers community workshops. 210 Sixth St Robot Repairs > Is your robot experiencing technical difficulties? Consider visiting this place for a potential fix. 1035 Penn Ave The Steel Curtain > The greatest defensive line of all time comes alive in this historical installation. Come visit to see the iconic front four of the Steelers dynasty.  AFTER THE CRAWL!  SALSA FRIDAY > As a special post-Crawl party\, the Cabaret and Backstage Bar are waiving the usual cover charge for Salsa Friday’s dance lesson at 10pm and dancing until 1:30am. Enjoy Happy Hour at the Backstage Bar from 9 to 11pm! (21 and over.) LOCATION:Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/gallery-crawl-in-the-cultural-district/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120127T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120123T180654 LAST-MODIFIED:20120125T131644 UID:4095-1327708800-1327719659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:The Rocking Horse Open DESCRIPTION: Rocking Horse Artspace invited artists to submit up to 2 pieces of work to their first semiannual open show. The artwork will be juried by gallery members and a guest judge for consideration of a Rocking Horse award (ceremony Fall ’12).   Dont miss this event with 50 pieces of artwork from 30 different artists   Refreshments Provided by 720 Music\, Clothing and Cafe and Full Pint Brewing   It's all happening in one of your favorite neighborhoods Lawrenceville Pittsburgh   Rocking Horse is a web magazine\, storefront & Pittsburgh-based arts and performance collective located at 179 43rd Street in Lawrenceville. Contact them for show ideas and rentals at rockingpittsburgh@gmail.com. LOCATION:179 43rd Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/the-rocking-horse-open-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120125T203059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120118T110008 LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T110008 UID:3980-1327536000-1327541459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Art All Night: Lawrenceville #15 open meeting DESCRIPTION: Its time for Art All Night in Lawrenceville!   Well\, not quite yet. But it is time to get planning and moving forward on making sure that this year's event is spectacular.   An open meeting for anyone interested getting involved with Art All Night this year will be:   Wednesday\, January 25 Foster Community Center 286 Main Street 7pm   They need your help and volunteer time to make this annual art event happen! This year marks 15 years of no fees\, no jury\, no censorship art brought to one of the most happening neighborhoods in the burgh. For more information on this year's art extravaganza\, swing by Wednesday's meeting.   For more general information concerning Art All Night\, visit: http://www.artallnight.org/index.htm LOCATION:286 Main Street, Pittsburgh, 15201 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/art-all-night-lawrenceville-15-open-meeting/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120121T220059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120117T144333 LAST-MODIFIED:20120118T202415 UID:3947-1327190400-1327201259@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Heaven with the Lid Off DESCRIPTION: Rivers\, Bridges\, Train Tracks\, Rust N'at. As a life long Pittsburgh resident certain things have always been near and dear to him. Danny Devine grew up in the East End\, loved the Pirates\, Steelers\, Penguins\, and at a very early age can remember being encapsulated with graffiti and abandoned buildings. The ghost town where Venice Pizza once stood\, the Farmhouse and the crazy peace sign and black Bart Simpson painted on the roof\, East Liberty Sears being laced with hot pink Azo tags... Now as a 29 year old highly motivated individual not much has changed. Armed with a camera and some great friends\, he has been exploring forgotten areas of the greater Pittsburgh landscape with great regularity. Each set of train tracks brings new images and new memories\, the underside of every bridge is a new adventure\, trips to the depths of Fayettenam create memories that will never fade. On January 21st with the help of Blasfome\, Danny will be hosting his first solo show since 2008. On display will be a series of drawings\, prints\, photos and paintings depicting his favorite aspects of Pittsburgh. While Pittsburgh is turning a corner in the public eye\, the beauty and spirit of post industrial life of scenic Pittsburgh Pennsylvania rages on. http://www.blasfome.com http://dannydevineart.blogspot.com/ Heaven with the Lid Off is supported by Iron City Sound. Iron City Sound\, presented by Iron City Beer\, fosters the advancement of local musicians\, spotlights regional and national acts in Pittsburgh and blends our hometown music culture and Iron City Beer into one mighty\, satisfying groove. Complimentary Iron City will be available for 21+ attendees. LOCATION:1923 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15203, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/heaven-with-the-lid-off/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T200059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120116T173117 LAST-MODIFIED:20120116T173117 UID:3920-1327100400-1327107659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Show Opening: INTIMATE SCIENCE + NA/SA DESCRIPTION: Opening Friday Jan. 20. On view Jan. 21 – Mar. 4\, 2012. San Francisco + Hartford later in 2012   Guest curated by Andrea Grover Artists: BCL\, Center for PostNatural History\, Markus Kayser\, Allison Kudla\, Machine Project\, Philip Ross   EVENTS:   Jan. 20\, Fri. 12-2pm: Lectures by A. Kudla + P. Ross. Lunch provided. @ Margaret Morrison Hall #203\, CMU. Co-presented by the CMU Schools of Art + Architecture\, with support from the University Lecture Series.   5pm: Exhibition Tour with Curator + Artists. Meet on Miller Gallery 1st floor. Sponsored by the CMU Human-Computer Interaction Institute.   6-8pm: Animal\, Vegetable\, Mineral Reception. Sponsored by Wild Purveyors and Full Pint Brewing\, with support from the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club.   + New Art/Science Affinities Book Launch with Authors + Artists. Co-presented by the STUDIO for Creative Inquiry.   Jan. 21\, Sat. 12-6pm: Mind Reading for the Left and Right Brain Workshop with Machine Project. Spaces limited. Details + registration: www.cmu.edu/millergallery/exhibitions/intimatescience   *Exhibition + events are free and open to the public\, unless otherwise noted. When provided\, refreshments always include vegetarian and vegan options.     The most recent manifestation of artists working at the intersection of art\, science and technology demonstrates a distinctly autodidactic\, heuristic approach to understanding the physical and natural world. Intimate Science features artists who are engaged in non-disciplinary inquiry; they aren’t allied to the customs of any single field\, and therefore have license to reach beyond conventions. This kind of practice hinges on up-close observation\, experiential learning\, and inventing new ways for the public to participate in the process. And through their engagement with “intimate science\,” a more knowledgeable public might well be able to influence what research is supported and adopted by the larger culture\, and the walls of science can become more transparent.   Read more: www.cmu.edu/millergallery/exhibitions/intimatescience     LOCATION:5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/show-opening-intimate-science-nasa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120110T112404 LAST-MODIFIED:20120110T115513 UID:3843-1326495600-1326506459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Super****s : Art from the staff of The Andy Warhol Museum DESCRIPTION: Andy Warhol’s Superstars were an elite clique of personalities that gained notoriety and fame through their association with the infamous artist. They were heavily featured in Warhol’s early works and lived their lives immersed in the NYC art scene. The staff of the Andy Warhol Museum are similarly immersed in the Pittsburgh art community. They are a (less than) elite clique of personalities that have 2 things in common: they have worked as caretakers of Warhol’s art by day and as fine artists by night.   You're invited to view the art of Andy’s modern-day Super****s on Friday January 13th from 6-9pm. Food and drink will be provided.   Featured artists: Erin Philips Katie Watson Matthew Robison Adrienne Rozzi Joel Brown Kathleen Guzowski Ryan Emmett LOCATION: URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/supers-art-from-the-staff-of-the-andy-warhol-museum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120113T210059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120109T161129 LAST-MODIFIED:20120109T161129 UID:3822-1326495600-1326506459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:DISTILLATE: Brew House Distillery Program Alumni Exhibition DESCRIPTION:Distillate\, an exhibition featuring artists from The Brew House Distillery Residency\, showcases innovative works at Future Tenant from January 13 - February 4th. The opening reception will be held on Friday\, January 13th from 6-9 p.m. Distillate artists were challenged to investigate some properties inherent in growth\, and to consider variants such as support structure\, relationships between working components\, and the values we assume in order to understand our world. The exhibition is curated by Meghan Olson and Kara Skylling and the featured artists are Rachel Debuqu with Tifany Lee\, Becky Slemmons\, Jaci Rice\, Ashley Pixelle Andrews\, Morgan Cahn\, Wendy Osher\, Anna E. Mikolay\, Rob Katkowski\, Aimee Manion\, Rose Clancy\, Joshua Space\, Stephanie Armbruster\, Carolyn Wenning\, and Ryan Woodring. LOCATION:819 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/distillate-brew-house-distillery-program-alumni-exhibition/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120114T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120115T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120109T143021 LAST-MODIFIED:20120111T133810 UID:3804-1326589200-1326610859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Winter Solstice DESCRIPTION: The third seasonal art and music event presented by Touchfaster is here. This show is going to be bigger and crazier than ever before. Not to mention\, half of the proceeds are going to Animal Friends with the other half going to WYEP's Education Program.   Music: Nicos Gun Sweet Earth Glenn Strother Project Court Four Twinsyndrome   Art: Pierce Marratto Matt Hunter Morgan Mikula Billy Pilgrim Brad Habbestad Dave Watt Sikes Matty Freebles Jamie Zbrzezny Live painting by PARIS   PURCHASE TICKETS     They are still accepting more visual artists. If interested please email all@touchfaster.com asap!     Support local art\, music\, and business.   Thank you to the SPONSORS: Keystone Building Systems South Hills Power Yoga Keystone Steel Buildings\, LLC   We would also like to say thank you to Big Burrito\, Firefly Vodka\, and Full Pint for their generous donations. LOCATION:5972 Baum Blvd , Pittsburgh, PA, 15206, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/winter-solstice/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T190000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120104T191140 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T191140 UID:3738-1325894400-1325908859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Most Wanted Group Show DESCRIPTION: A collection of new art works from Most Wanted's stable of stars. Featuring a variety of media and styles from over 30 artists. Grand Snafu performs at 9pm. Plus performance by Jeryl Wilborn. Including works by Mike Galone\, Arron Shafer\, Jason Woolslayer\, Kristi Jan Hoover\, Donnie Toomer\, Sam Thorp\, Jennifer Caple\, Lauren Toohey\, Mia Donna\, John Shook\, Anne Michele Lyons\, Gary Owens\, Kristopher Work\, Jason Sauer\, Ryan Mccormick\, jim Kapp\, Elizabeth Pallack\, Victoria Maze\, kati Moran\, Talon Smith\, Jon Howe\, Tim Bendorf\, Rob Warren\, Richard Jackly\, Kathy Wensel\, Plus more!! http://www.most-wantedfineart.com/ Most Wanted Group Show is supported by Iron City Sound Iron City Sound\, presented by Iron City Brewing Company\, fosters the advancement of local musicians\, spotlights regional and national acts in Pittsburgh and blends our hometown music culture and Iron City Beer into one mighty\, satisfying groove. Enjoy complimentary Iron City Beer all night! LOCATION:5015 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15224, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/most-wanted-group-show/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T220000 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120104T184355 LAST-MODIFIED:20120104T184355 UID:3736-1325905200-1325905200@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Amalganation DESCRIPTION: LOCATION:4121 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/amalganation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T220000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120107T020059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120103T123243 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T123243 UID:3678-1325905200-1325919659@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Snacks! w/ The Legendary Androids DESCRIPTION:Facebook Event Page   A Cosmic Mafia & Rocking Horse Production: Video mixing and DJ sets by the Legendary Androids (Casey Hallas & Brian Bullets). Afrobeat\, psychedelic\, hip hop & more!   LOCATION:3705 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15201, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/snacks-w-the-legendary-androids/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120103T115738 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T115738 UID:3669-1325890800-1325908859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Unblurred DESCRIPTION:Facebook Event Page The first Friday of each month\, from 6 to 11pm\, various galleries and venues in the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Avenue) open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances.   PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER (5472 Penn) ... 6-9pm ... Hot Jam. Free open house featuring heat defying acts of art in Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of the-art glass studios. Plus\, their brand new installation “Ten More Years on Penn” by Gywlene Gallimard and Jean Marie Mauclet. This event is free and open to the public. For more information\, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.   At ASSEMBLE (5125 Penn) ... 6-11pm ... the first annual HyperLocal Show + Art Bazaar continues\, featuring work by artists/technologists who live in a 10-block radius from Assemble. 412-432-9127 or www.assemblepgh.org   AWESOME BOOKS (5111 Penn) ... 6-11pm ... Check out Pittsburgh’s newest bookstore – thousands of titles in all subjects: Art\, History\, Poetry\, Fiction\, Biographies\, Sciences\, Local\, Lit Crit\, Pop Culture\, Women’s Studies\, GLBT\, African-American\, Architecture\, Anthropology\, Philosophy\, Archeology\, Psychology\, Gardening\, VHS movies … lots of bargains\, too.   MR. ROBOTO PROJECT (5106 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... hosts art by Bill Wehmann\, music TBA. www.robotoproject.info   MOST WANTED FINE ART (5015 Penn) ... 7-11pm ... Most Wanted Fine Art group show. A collection of new art works from their stable of stars. Featuring a variety of media and styles from over 30 artists. Grand Snafu performs at 9pm. Free. Presented by Iron City Brewing.   STUDIO 5013 (5013 Penn) features "1\,896 Miles." Photography by Lisa Toboz from her blog\, The Long Way Home www.thelongwayhomediaries.com   LAW OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/ka THE DANCE EMPORIUM (5005 Penn) ... 9:30pm-1:30am ... Go join them as they dance Classic "Golden Age" Argentine Tango music in the Office\, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to groups like Bajofondo\, Gotan Project\, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For information contact rjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771   ARTISAN (5001 Penn Ave) will have the paintings of tattoo artist Bill Earl Gilliland\, and free high fives!   GARFIELD ARTWORKS (4931 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... "Expression": Photography and other media work from the Art Institute of Pittsburgh's Circular Photo Club. Student participants include Joe Brown\, Katelyn Corrado\, Pierce Johnson\, Abby Kraftowitz\,Toni Mirenna\, Hannah Spiker and Gerri Viloria. Runs until Feb 25. Donations requested. 412-361-2262. www.garfieldartworks.com   MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE (4919 Penn) ... 7-10pm ... "Winter in Frames: Juried Exhibition": work from local artists and non-artists will be on display! Visitors to the gallery determine the winners as they vote for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place! Exhibit runs to January 14th. 412.362.0274. www.modernformations.com   At the PGH BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT STUDIOS (4810 Penn)\, work by resident studio artists Katy DeMent\, Dean Cercone\, James Shipman\, Sigh Meltingstar\, and Bob Ziller.   PANDEMIC at BRILLOBOX (4104 Penn) ... 9:30pm-2:00am ... w/ resident dj's Pandemic Pete and Gentleman Juddy With SPECIAL GUESTS.... IZAYOI (3 Quarter Project aka Dolemites). Izayoi is an 8 Bit Balkan project w/ live accordion. Founder Stefanko Koji Iancu who has played accordion in the early Gogol Bordello\, is an American Resident and a British National\, of Japanese and Romanian decent and the project founder of The Dolomites and Izayoi. He has been putting out music for over a decade\, and is based in San Fran. The Dolomites project started in the art punk house scene in Portland\, moved on to record in New York and had many releases in Japan.   3634 PENN AVE GALLERY ... 6-11pm ... "don't go back to sleep" - a solo exhibition of multi-media work by Pittsburgh collage artist Laurie Trok. Refreshments served; off-street parking avail.   SHADOW LOUNGE (5972 Baum) at 9pm -- Gene Stovall's January Jump-Off.   Cafe Ola Appetit at the UNION PROJECT (801 N. Negley) ... 6-8pm ... will be featuring Neo and Classic Soul Music. Their menu will be New Fusion Soul Food appetizers and hors d'oeuvres\, for $20.12 per person and includes local beer and wine tasting. The menu has something for everyone\, including vegans and vegetarians. They will also be introducing our signature drink - the Ola Cola. Space is limited LOCATION: URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/unblurred-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120106T230059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20120103T114101 LAST-MODIFIED:20120103T114101 UID:3664-1325890800-1325908859@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Whimsical Amalgamations DESCRIPTION:Facebook Event Page The theme for this show was inspired by Lauren and Masha’s love of merging unrelated animals and objects into one fantastical and (most likely) absurd image. To aid them in this process\, they cut out names of animals\, things\, and adjectives\, separated them into a mug and a pot\, and took turns picking out combinations. The odd phrases that emerged from this process resulted into many paintings and drawings that will be featured in this show\, including such favorites as “day of the dead owl\,” “cupcake cannibalism” and “evil chimpanzee in a bag.” Light refreshments will be served at the opening reception LOCATION:2112 Sarah Street, Pittsburgh, 15203 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/whimsical-amalgamations/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111231T180000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111231T180059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20111228T204332 LAST-MODIFIED:20111228T204332 UID:3566-1325372400-1325372459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:First Night DESCRIPTION:Facebook Event Page Highmark First Night Pittsburgh is a unique\, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration focused on the arts. Held in more than 200 cities worldwide\, the festival is a wonderful way to bring in the New Year in an uplifting\, alcohol-free atmosphere. Centered in the Cultural District\, Highmark First Night Pittsburgh has something for everyone\, from children’s activities and performances by nationally-known musicians\, to installations by local artists and a spectacular fireworks finale. Click Here for a full schedule of events!   Highmark First Night Pittsburgh is a production of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and a licensee of First Night® USA\, the national association of community-based New Year's Eve arts festivals.   First Night® promotes\, licenses\, and supports the development of First Night® festivals in communities across the United States though First Night® USA. There are currently about 75 First Night® festivals presented by a broad range of nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies in cities and towns across the United States. First Night® organizers share a commitment to promoting the performing and visual arts as catalysts for unifying their citizens on New Year’s Eve (and beyond) through creativity\, imagination\, and participation.   www.firstnightpgh.org LOCATION:Penn Avenue & Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/first-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111231T200000 DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120101T040059 DTSTAMP:20130518T204543 CREATED:20111228T155607 LAST-MODIFIED:20111228T160756 UID:3476-1325379600-1325408459@http://www.nakyouout.com SUMMARY:Peaceburgh 2012: A New Year Celebration DESCRIPTION: As 2011 comes to a close\, many will reflect on the beautiful memories shared\, obstacles overcame\, and growth experienced in our changing world. It is time now to set intentions for 2012 - A New Year and a clean canvas. Celebrate like the Mayans would ;) and transform the planet through Joy\, Creativity\, and Unity\, together in this beautiful city of Peaceburgh! This is the new paradigm of partying. A participatory event for people of all ages\, races\, and creeds to come together in Unity and share our Gifts. There will be a variety of activities and atmospheres to accommodate the vast spectrum of interests felt in the human experience. You can expect ~ collaborative art\, music\, and dance ~ live Djs ~ drum circles ~ free-styling and floetry ~ healthy food and medicinal drinks ~ massage and reiki ~ sound healing ~ tarot and cosmology ~ meditation ~ workshops ~ fire spinning ~ Sharing Circle ~ and the list is sure to grow... This is a participatory event! If you or someone you know has art\, music\, talent\, knowledge\, healing\, etc. etc. to share OR you would like to help plan this event\, please contact Chad at cmosesso@vt.edu. All proceeds will go towards the cost of event and future events. To support a family friendly environment\, no drugs or alcohol will be permitted. Please bring a vegetarian potluck dish to share! Brought to you by Transformational Alliance Peaceburgh\, Young Tribe\, Evolver\, Transition Pittsburgh\, Peaceful Gathering of Hands\, Gather the Women\, Red Blood Cells\, Peaceburgh.net\, Peaceburgh Posse\, Nakturnal\, and many more! LOCATION:5401 Centre Avenue, Pittsburgh, 15232 URL:http://www.nakyouout.com/event/peaceburgh-2012-a-new-year-celebration/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR