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I don’t know why, but I love this.

It’s amazing how adding new music and video effects completely transforms an educational video from the 1950’s. Loves it!

Now, you should watch the original film.

Gee whiz! What a creep!

On Oct. 2, the Senator John Heinz History Center will host Vatican Splendors: A Journey through Faith and Art, a 10,000 square-foot exhibition presenting unique objects illustrating 2,000 years of art, history, and culture. The History Center is one of only three venues in North America to host this extraordinary exhibition.

“As the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh, the History Center is honored to bring this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition to Western Pennsylvania,” said Andy Masich, president and CEO of the History Center. “Visitors will experience one of the world’s greatest collections, including some pieces that have never been seen outside of the Vatican walls.”

The Vatican Splendors exhibition presents nearly 200 unique items from the Vatican, including:

WHEN:
Vatican Splendors will be featured at the History Center from Saturday, Oct. 2, 2010, through Jan. 9, 2011. Throughout the run of the exhibition, the History Center will be open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, with extended hours during the holiday season.

WHERE:
The History Center: 1212 Smallman Street in Pittsburgh’s historic Strip District

TICKETS:
Tickets are $20 for adults, $17 for seniors and students (with college ID), and $13 for children (ages 6-12). Children under age 5 are free. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster and at Giant Eagles. Tickets allow you to schedule a time for your specific visit so as to prevent the center from being overcrowded. People from all over the country are ordering tickets and planning their visit.

WEBSITES:
http://www.heinzhistorycenter.org
http://vaticansplendors.com

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Pittsburgh Festival of Lights

Presented by: The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Venue: Throughout the Cultural District
Friday, October 1 – Monday, October 18, 2010
Tickets: Free and open to the public

Now in its fourth year, Pittsburgh Festival of Lights welcomes visitors to Downtown Pittsburgh at night to view outstanding projection art installations at select spots throughout the Cultural District. I’ve gone every year to see these illuminated works of art. You have to see one of these light art pieces in order to understand how these installations totally transform the buildings downtown.

This year, Ross Ashton, noted UK creative director and projection artist, unveils four major installations that take visitors on a lighting trail from the David L. Lawrence Convention Center to the back of Heinz Hall, home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Download a Festival of Lights Tour Map Here

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Last night Joseph Arthur played an intimate set at LiquidSundays.com. Joseph Arthur has been one of my favorite artists for nearly ten years. It was the fourth time I’ve seen him live in concert and by far one of my favorite shows to date. Joseph incorporates live looping into his sets where he creates layers and layers of interesting vocal and instrument samples. This creates an amazing and unique concert experience. He also created a large painting while performing on stage. He typically only incorporates art into his shows at venues where he already has a close relationship. So this was an unexpected but appreciated addition to the show. He finished the concert by performing an impromptu acoustic encore while sitting on the merch table surrounded by family and fans.

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Each year, the Mattress Factory’s Urban Garden Party becomes the talk of the town as more than 1,000 attendees turn out to help support the museum’s mission with one heck of a fundraising party!

SUMMER IN THE CITY: THE 2010 URBAN GARDEN PARTY
Friday, June 18, 2010
7:00 PM (VIP Pre-Party at 6:00 PM)
The Mattress Factory is located at 500 Sampsonia Way in Pittsburgh’s North Side

Geekstar.com is part of the Urban Garden Party Street team. Please help me reach my ticket sale quota by ordering from the link posted below. Support the arts in Pittsburgh! Thanks so much!

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As the Mattress Factory’s primary annual fund raising event, the Garden Party is vital to the organization’s programming and has helped the museum push the artistic envelope for more than three decades.

London based DJ collective Eclectic Method will be headlining from 9 PM till 11 PM. You have to love these guys because they made a video collage of robots set to their music! I love robots!

Eclectic Method – Robots from Eclectic Method on Vimeo.

The night will also include DJ Omar Abdul, Artist Tim Kaulen & Sean Derry. There will be skateboards from Mr. Smalls Funhouse just like it’s 1988 all over again!

For one night only, many of Pittsburgh’s best restaurants and bars will come together to offer an amazing selection of delectable edibles and liberating libations. Their donations in support of the Mattress Factory are included in the cost of your ticket to the Urban Garden Party.

Food and beverages for the Urban Garden Party generously donated by:

TICKETS: BUY TICKETS HERE

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This is one event you don’t want to miss. First, one of my all-time favorite musicians Joseph Arthur is performing at a small intimate venue. If you aren’t familiar with his music, please check out his website and youtube videos posted below. Joseph has been a long time favorite by critics for over a decade. He typically plays larger venues and tours quite a bit in Europe where he has a large fan base. He is joining us Sunday, June 6 to play at a J. Verno Studios, a large loft in the South Side.

Also playing are two fantastic Pittsburgh bands, the Harlan Twins and the Long Time Darlings. The Harlan Twins are one of Geekstar’s favorite local bands. They perform soulful rock that has a throwback to the 70’s. The Long Time Darlings also have a classic rock influence and their singer, Brett Staggs, has amazing raw gritty vocals. Geekstar photographed a Harlan Twins show this past November.

In addition to an amazing band lineup, various local artists will be displaying their art including photography, paintings, furniture, masks, and more.

For $15 you’ll enjoy live music, art, and unlimited Yuengling. You’ll spend nearly this amount on a regular night out.

BUY YOUR TICKET ONLINE! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT.

RSVP AT THE FACEBOOK EVENT so we can help build more of a buzz so Pittsburgh continues to host cultural events such as this. Thanks!

What: Liquid Sundays
When: Sunday, June 6; 6-10 PM
Where: J. Verno Studios (South Side), 3030 Jane Street, Pittsburgh PA 15203
Price: $15 (21+); $3 discount by brining a T-shirt to donate to www.1MillionShirts.org
Tickets: Purchase online at Showclix http://www.showclix.com/event/10296

Bands:
Joseph Arthur
Harlan Twins
Long Time Darlings

Artists:
Mosaics by Stevo Sadvary
Graphic Art by Alanna James
Woodworking by Christopher James
Photography by Nick Coppula
Puppetry & Masks by Dave English
Live Graffiti by Shane Pilster & Lindsey Bieda
Laser Cutting by Epilog Laser

Yuengling & Yuengling Light provided free of charge by Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale.

Wines by Sylvester Winery.

Facebook Event: View the Facebook event here

Harlan Twins © 2009 Geekstar.com