2008 Sep 29 - Oct 5

Tue Sep 30 - 5 PM
CMU: Giant Eagle Auditorium, Baker Hall A51
The School of Art Lecture Series presents Haegue Yang, whose works range from wall drawings to books, sculpture, installation, moving image and photography. Her work entails the high-mobility and in-transit condition common to many contemporary artists operating internationally. Her installation in Life on Mars, the 2008 Carnegie International, is entitled "Three Kinds" and employs commonplace objects such as venetian blinds, lights and mirrors to create an atmosphere of dramatic intimacy. The lecture is free and open to the pubic.

Wed Oct 1 - 12:00 PM
Elie Kihonia & Wacongo Dance Company
african drumming and dance
Wiliam Pitt Union, lower level, Nordy's Place
free

Wed Oct 1 - 7:30 PM
South American Film series
Pitt: Frick Arts Building auditorium
Free
VALENTÍN - Argentina and Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, 2002
Director: Alejandro Agresti
On 1969, in Argentina, the eight-year-old Valentin is a boy that dreams to be an astronaut. He is raised by his poor widow grandmother Abuela, and is totally abandoned by his parents. His mother has apparently forgotten him, and his stupid father does not pay much attention on him. The smart, but needy kid missed his mother, and when his father introduces his new girlfriend Leticia, Valentin has a strong connection with her. Meanwhile his grandmother gets sick, and the boy tries to resolve all his family problems using his persuasion and viewpoint of life. He also tries to approach Leticia to his great friend and master Rufo.

Thu Oct 2 - 10 AM to 5 PM
Phipps Conservatory free day

Thu Oct 2 - 6 PM
Pitt, 107 Barco
"Slavery: old crime in new global economy" lecture

Fri Oct 2 - 7 PM
Main Library - Oakland
The Greater Pittsburgh Chapter of the ACLU-PA, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh and WYEP 91.3 FM will present the 13th annual Banned Books Reading on Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Carnegie Library Lecture Hall in Oakland. Pittsburgh is one of many cities that will celebrate the freedom to read with special events during Banned Books Week (BBW), September 28-October 4, 2008. BBW is observed each year to remind Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. The “Banned Books Reading” is designed to celebrate the First Amendment and educate citizens about the dangers of censorship. The event features local personalities reading from their favorite banned or challenged books; reading selections will include both modern and classic works.
This year’s talented cast has a multi-artistic bent:
The Absolute Pitts, musical comedy troupe
Helena Ruoti, celebrated local actress
Attack Theatre, modern dance company
Carolina Loyola-Garcia, multidisciplinary media artist
Sugar Daddy & the Big Boned Girls, America’s favorite lounge act
Professor Emcee Square, host of WBGN-TV’s It’s Alive show

Thu Oct 2 - 4:30 PM
CMU 136A Baker Hall
Humanities Lecture series
lecture by Robert Sternberg, Tufts University
"Wisdom, Intelligence, and Creativity Synthesized: A New Approach to University Admissions"
Sternberg reviews and summarizes the best research available on human intelligence. He argues that any serious understanding of intelligence must go beyond the standard paper and pencil tests currently in use. In addition to analytical and quantitative abilities, a theory of intelligence must take account of peoples' creative abilities - their ability to go beyond given information and imagine new and exciting ways of reformulating old problems. It must also take into account peoples' ability to weigh options carefully and act prudently. Understanding one's own intellectual shortcomings, and learning how to overcome, is as important as developing one's strengths. Sternberg develops a vision of human intelligence that is far more nuanced and accurate than anything previously offered. Wisdom, Intelligence and Creativity Synthesized will be essential reading for psychologists, cognitive scientists, educators, and organizational researchers. more lectures

Fri Oct 3
Lighted boat parade on Pittsburgh's beautiful rivers. And, the big water stuff happens the morning of Saturday, October 4, when the Three Rivers 250th Flotilla journeys from Brunot Island to Downtown, while saluting the Delta Queen on her final historic voyage. More than 100 boats are expected to participate in the flotilla, which replicates a similar event that marked Pittsburgh's 150th anniversary in 1908.
The flotilla includes non-motorized water crafts, pleasure boats, historic vessels, the Gateway Clipper Fleet, commercial barges.

Fri Oct 3 - 7 PM
CMU - McConomy Auditorium
Japanese movie based on anime', "Honey & Clover"

Fri Oct 3 - 7 to 10 PM
Allegheny Observatory Open House (must have pre-registered)
Riverview Park, North Hills

Fri Oct 3 - 7:30 PM
Melwood Screening Room, free open admission
Ann Arbor Film Festival traveling selection

Sat Oct 4 - 9 AM to 5 PM
Aviary, free day

Sat - 1:30 PM
Hot Metal Bridge
ride your bike on the same path George Washington traveled on his first trip to southwestern Pennsylvania more than 250 years ago. Sign up now to take part in the PNC Legacy Trail Ride celebrating the Great Allegheny Passage. Receive a commemorative button and blinky light, and pedal alongside thousands of others on this historic route from the Hot Metal Bridge to downtown Pittsburgh for the grand re-opening of Point State Park. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a part of the Pittsburgh region’s history with your family and friends.
This unique community trail ride caps a week of activities beginning with Celebration Saturday. And the grand re-opening of Point State Park kicks off a two-month birthday party – Pittsburgh 250 Celebrates: A Festival of Light – combining history, music, art and culture in honor of the region’s 250th anniversary.
Bring some non-perishable groceries for the Food Bank and receive a free "glow stick" you can wave later when everybody sings Happy Birthday to our great city

Sat Oct 4, 9 AM - 4 PM
Boyce Park
Historical Re-enactments

Sat Oct 4 - 6:30 PM
trail running in Frick Park with the Hash House Harriers. Meet in Regent Square.

Sat Oct 4 - 8:30 PM
Fireworks
Of course, no Pittsburgh celebration would be complete without fireworks. And
the "Imagine Pittsburgh" fireworks by the region's own Zambelli Internationale
promises to be the biggest fireworks celebration ever seen in our region. The
entire city will be lit like never before. The theatrical production and
soundtrack will launch fireworks at more sites than ever seen before in the
United States with Pittsburgh serving as the theater, the Golden Triangle as
the birthday cake, and skyscrapers illuminated as candles. As the grand
finale, the signature Zambelli pyrotechnics effect "Niagara Falls," will
launch from the West End Bridge. The fireworks show, which will begin at 9:30
pm on Oct. 4, will create prime seating from the North Shore, South Side and
Mt. Washington - among other locations.

Sun Oct 5, 9 AM - 4 PM
Boyce Park
Historical Re-enactments

Sun Oct 5, noon - 5 PM
Date: June 28 - October 5, 2008
Venue: Frick Art & Historical Center
Event Cost: Free
As part of its contribution to the celebrations surrounding Pittsburgh’s 250th anniversary, the FrickArt & HistoricalCenter presents two exhibitions in 2008 that examine the various ways the city has been depicted on paper by artists from the nineteenth century through the present.
This exhibition and accompanying catalogue will provide an in-depth consideration of the history of printed views of Pittsburgh and printmaking in the city, leading to a better understanding of the story of the region as well as of the use of prints of cityscapes during the period. There have been no previous exhibitions that have studied this material systematically, using examples from private, public, corporate, and club collections in Pittsburgh, as well as institutions around the country. The accompanying catalogue will include an essay by guest curator, Christopher W. Lane and an extensive and scholarly catalogue listing of printed views of Pittsburgh. Guest curator Christopher W. Lane is an expert on antique prints, maps and books. He has written Impressions of Niagara, documenting the Charles Rand Penney Collection of over 700 printed images of Niagara Falls, curated an exhibition of the Penney Collection at the Castellani Art Gallery, and assisted in assembling an international touring exhibition drawn from that collection. Lane is also known for his basic guides to map and print collecting, including What Is A Print? and A Guide to Collecting Historical Prints, and appears regularly as the print and map expert on The Antiques Roadshow. This exhibition is organized by the Frick Art & Historical Center

Oct 5 - noon to 5 PM
Mattress Factory free day

Oct 5 - noon to 5 PM
Children's Museum free day

Date: October 4-5, 2008
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Venue: Mt. Lebanon Park
Event Cost: Free
The 7th Annual Art in the Park is scheduled to be held October 4-5 at the Mt. Lebanon Park from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. each day. The event features more than 50 artists, several food vendors, live music, children's activities and more. Perfect for a fall family outing, this regional event highlights artisans from Pittsburgh and beyond and includes exhibitors in the following categories: Oil, watercolor and pastels; textiles and weaving; needlework and florals; glass, ceramics and jewelry; photography and woodcarving and furniture. Art in the Park serves as a charitable endeavor for the Mt. Lebanon Sunrise Rotary Club and last year raised over $17,000 that was donated directly to local organizations in the South Hills of Pittsburgh.

Date: October 5, 2008
Time: Noon
Venue: 21st & Josephine Streets in South Side
Event Cost: $15 1st person; $10 other
Step Trek: This family-friendly event is a walking tour of the South Side Slopes via the many sets of public stairs. StepTrek combines photography, historic narrative, amazing views, several open houses and a sense of a neighborhood whose identity is etched with steps. Each pre-registered trekker receives a map, a course narrative, commemorative tee shirt and free raffle ticket. Participants may choose to use this noncompetitive event as a test of fitness or a leisurely tour.