2011 South Park Rib & Wing Challenge This Weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? Why not the 2011 South Park Rib and Wing Challenge? Event: 2011 South Park Rib & Wing Challenge Location: Allegheny South Park Fairgrounds Date: Saturday, September 3 through Monday, September 5, 2011 Time: Saturday & Sunday noon until 10pm, Monday noon until 8pm Cost: $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door* Description: Enjoy live music, a children’s zone, crafter’s market, Wild World of Animals shows, an activity tent, pony rides, a petting zoo and lots more. The South Park Rib and Wing Challenge has some of the best BBQ’s from all over the country.  Come...

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Looking For Something To Do This Weekend? Check Out The ToonSeum!

Located in downtown Pittsburgh’s Cultural District, the ToonSeum is a must see! Admission for children 12 and under is free while adults and children over 13 are just $4.00.  The mission of the ToonSeum is to celebrate the art of cartooning. Their goal is to promote a deeper appreciation of the cartoonists and their work through hands-on workshops, community outreach, cartoon-oriented educational programming, and exhibitions of original cartoon art. Pittsburgh's Museum of Cartoon Art, is one of only three museums in the United States dedicated exclusively to the cartoon arts. The ToonSeum features exhibitions of original comic and...

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The Burgh, Exposed: Fall in Pittsburgh: Some stuff to do

Fall is almost here.  Don’t worry, we’ve found some cool things to keep you busy this fall thanks to The Burgh, Exposed.  Check out the links for some fun events coming this fall: Let's face it. Fall is coming. Let's also face this: fall in Pittsburgh is great. I would be content if the only season we had here was fall. I digress. Here's some of my personal recommendations of things to do in Pittsburgh this fall: The Burgh, Exposed: Fall in Pittsburgh: Some stuff to do...

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Renters insurance and 4 reasons you need it

If you don’t have renters insurance yet, read this article.  It’s cheap and can be a life saver. If you're renting for the first time, or have been renting for years without insurance, you'll want to consider purchasing some insurance. MSN.com debunks four myths about renters insurance, which just might persuade you to buy a plan: Renters insurance and 4 reasons you need it - MSN Real Estate...

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Dark Knight Filming at Heinz Field: Extras Needed! in Boring Pittsburgh

Want to be an extra in the new Batman movie?  All you have to do is what Pittsburgher’s do best: be a football fan!  Check out the link for more details if you’re interested in participating Saturday. Not only is Batman making a movie in the Burgh, he’s going to film it in Pittsburgh’s favorite place, doing Pittsburgh’s favorite thing! The Dark Knight Rises is scheduled to shoot a scene at Heinz Field and they want to fill the stadium with Steelers fans like YOU! For yinzer comic book fans this is a dream come true. The only thing that could make August 6, 2011 any better is if Troy Polamalu throws on a Gotham Rogues uniform and...

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