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photo credit: Vintage Halloween Postcard from Tuck Series 160 by riptheskull, on Flickr

What: Art in the Dark, a benefit for Unsmoke Systems
When: Friday, October 24
Time: 9PM-1AM
Where: UnSmoke Systems, 1137 Braddock Ave, Braddock, PA 15104
Price: $3 cover, $1 suggested donation for beer (each)

Sponsored by Brillobox.

A Halloween benefit featuring DJs, games, and prizes. Costumes are suggested.

Unsmoke Systems is a gallery/artist work space in Braddock. This huge building is perfect for large parties and gallery shows. Geekstar attended one of Unsmoke Systems’ last events, and it was packed out. People were arriving all night and it was a LOT of fun. The artists in residents are from all over the country and are very talented. They create work in a variety of different mediums.

Artwork at a previous Unsmoke Systems’ event. © geekstar.com

The night will feature DJing by Lauren G. and Nikkles of Hoof & Beek, and performances by Brain Jamage (aka Barkley Bronson and Manson) and John Raymond of the Strange Cocktail.

Halloween-themed trappings, created by the resident UnSmoke artists, will transform the gallery space for the evening.

Unsmoke is bringing back the kitschy Halloween games of childhood – including bobbling for apples (and bananas!) – with prizes for the winners.

* For additional information, please contact UnSmoke Systems director Jeanine Hall at hall.​jeanine@​gmail.​com.

Artwork at a previous Unsmoke Systems’ gallery event. © geekstar.com

Geekstar wants you to know about Pittsburgh’s next upcoming Geek Night. Will you be there?

From www.PghGeeks.org:

The Pittsburgh high-tech industry is small, incestuous, and full of people we haven’t seen in ages but keep meaning to call and invite to lunch. So we figured, let’s get all those people in a room together for some really efficient social geekery.

Who: Geeks from All Over

Where: The Church Brew Works, 3525 Liberty Ave (Lawrenceville), Pittsburgh PA

When: Thursday, October 2, 2008

Time: 5 PM - through evening

Parking: Free in the lot behind the church

Join Geek Night Pittsburgh for the sixty-first iteration of the Pittsburgh Geek Night on Thursday, October 2, 2008. Drink beer. Trade stupid user stories. Enjoy the soothing chirp of a room full of pagers.

If you plan on coming, please send email to rsvp@pghgeeks.org so we can maintain a reasonably accurate headcount. Please mention how many heads you’re bringing, who told you about us, and your preferred email address if you would like to be added to the Geek Night mailing list.

Geek Night is held on the first Thursday of every other month. (June 7, August 2, October 4, and so on.) There’s no dress code and no cover charge.

Guest band, the Bloodsugars, play this Saturday night at Brillobox. The Bloodsugars hail from Brooklyn NY and are bringing a unique blend of indie dance rock to the burgh. Also on the bill are Pittsburgh bands Good Night States and Round Black Ghosts. Philadelphia band Grammar Debate will also be performing.

The Bloodsugars recently released their latest EP titled BQEP. This six song EP consists of catchy indie rock songs mixed with the clean vocals of singer Jason Rabinowitz. The Bloodsugars stand apart from other “indie dance rock” bands with their intelligent songwriting and arrangements. Anyone who has ever played an instrument can immediately pick up on the tremendous technical aptitude showcased by all four members. Take a listen to their music and hear for yourself at: www.myspace.com/bloodsugars.

The Brillbox is located in Bloomfield across the street from the new Children’s Hospital on Penn Avenue. Brillobox is where to go to hear local and national indie rock bands in Pittsburgh. The scene is filled with hipsters, great music, strong drinks, and flocked velvet wallpaper. Geekstar’s suggestion is to arrive early and have dinner at the neighboring Taste of India restaurant. Next, grab a Straub and enjoy the show at Brillobox.

Brillobox
4104 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15224

Bands: Good Night States, Bloodsugars, Round Black Ghosts, Grammar Debate
Show time: 9 PM
Cost: $5

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This past Sunday night, Liquid Sundays hosted their first ever fashion edition featuring fashion shows with clothing and accessories provided by Pavement and Sugar, boutiques located in Lawrenceville. The event was held at downtown Pittsburgh’s Olive or Twist, one of my favorite martini bars.

Fashion by Pavement and Sugar at Olive or Twist

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Liquid Sundays happens Sunday September 7, 2008.

View more information about the event by clicking here.

I am coordinating photographers and social media experts to cover this event. Liquid Sundays is a local event that occurs every other month and features local artists, bands, spoken word performers, and fashion designers. The goal is to bring recognition to Pittsburgh’s thriving art and music community and to inform residents about this fabulous ongoing event.

Interested in participating and being on the guest list?

Email    sarah at geekstar.com   with the following:

• Name
• Email address
• List if you are a photographer, blogger, podcaster, press writer or photographer etc. (Photographers are asked to upload their photos to Flickr.com with the tag liquidsundays and also liquid sundays)
• URL of blog, website, podcast if applicable
• If you would like to conduct interviews with the bands or organizers, please note in your email.

I will add your name to the guest list for Sunday night. Your guests will need to pay admission. The guest list is for press only. Thanks!

Additional press info follows including overview, press release, imagery:

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It has made national news. Gnomes are causing more trouble….and this time in Pittsburgh!

Greensburg man guilty of using gnome as weapon.

This is not a joke. Click the link above to read this local story. I always knew gnomes were trouble.

I first reported that here: READ ABOUT MR. CREEPY GNOME…in ARGENTINA!!!

I think it is a conspiracy. What do you think? I have not been able to find an update on the Argentinian Gnome. Does anybody know what happened?

Liquid Sundays is just around the corner. Mark your calendars for this local event which supports local bands, artists, djs, and designers. Liquid Sundays are a lot of fun and a great place to make new friends while supporting the local creative scene.

Date: Sunday, September 7, 2008

Time: 7 PM-11 PM

Location: Oliver Twist (140 6th Street, Pittsburgh PA; Over 21 show) ($1 off Yuengling drafts and $5 signature ‘Liquid’ martinis

Price: $5

Fashion by:

• Sugar Boutique
• Pavement

Music by:

• The Lost Sea
• Central Plains
• Thee Adora

Including special guest: Flash the DJ