Join us for Remake Learning Days, a celebration of innovative learning! At this festival, you can make, code, play and tinker at many learning spaces like schools, libraries, museums, outdoor play spaces, and more. Between May 2-22, 2024, there will be many free events across southwestern PA, including 27 events in Bloomfield and Garfield. Learn more about these great events in your own backyard: Teen Time – Procreate Animation May 2, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Learn how to make short animations Pittsburgh Glass Center Glass Open House and Gallery Opening May 3, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 9:00 pm (EST)Explore the newly expanded Pittsburgh Glass center in this free and exciting day long open-house of glass art. Take a tour, participate in an exciting live hot glass demonstration with local artists, find inspiration in our new exhibition and make your own self-portrait! Celebrate Children May 3, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm (EST)We will celebrate children learning and growing in the community with a painting exploration Pittsburgh Public Schools Robotics Celebration of Learning May 4, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (EST)We will celebrate robotics education in our schools with robotics design challenges for attendees to engage with at all ages, showcase student projects from across the district, and have opportunities to engage with robotics industry professionals. May the 4th Be With You & Me!: Space Exploration Day at the PTLL May 4, 2024 @ 9:30 am - 12:30 pm (EST)The PTLL welcomes you to join us to celebrate May the Fourth Be With You & Me: Space Day! Pittsburgh Plays Chess May 5, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (EST)Pittsburgh Plays Chess, hosted by Queens Gambit, introduces chess to all ages, featuring activities and opportunities for both beginners and established players. Brick-By-Brick Open House May 6, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)Have you heard about Brick Clubs and Operation Baseplate? Come and see a Brick-by-Brick club in operation at Mellon Middle School. Our goal is to develop 21st-century skills while learning how to communicate effectively. See Social Emotional leaning in progress. Teen Time – Embroidering Photos May 8, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)Learn about the delicate and lesser-known art form of photo embroidery Fast & Furious: Full STEAM Ahead May 9, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Participant will assemble rubber-band cars and design their own logos from the Boys & Girls Club of Western Pennsylvania's maker space equipment. Community Day: Behind the Scenes May 11, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm (EST)Join us for a fun day of art and family-friendly, hands-on activities! Mother of All Pottery Sales – Clay Olympics May 11, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Join us in our lower level studio for a creative and fun contest! We'll coil, sculpt, and squish clay in multiple Clay Olympics events. Participate or cheer others on - everyone is a winner. You might even take home a medal. Kids Club – Duke Kahanamoku May 14, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and test its buoyancy in water Kids Club – Duke Kahanamoku May 14, 2024 @ 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (EST)Craft and decorate a mini foam surfboard and test its buoyancy in water. Annual STEAM Night @ Woolslair Elementary May 15, 2024 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Woolslair staff and PTO are hosting a fun night for the whole family, with crafts, science, environmental learning, art, and more! Teen Time – Balloon Powered Cars May 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm (EST)Teens will put their creativity and engineering skills to the test as they learn to design, create, and race their own balloon powered cars We put the S in STEM! May 16, 2024 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)We put the S in STEM! Cojiform May 17, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST)Cojiform is an interactive sculpture and photography experience that invites all people to experience the mindfulness, meaning, and joy to be found in creative process. International Creatives Learning Party May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (EST)🌐 Celebrate Diversity in STEAM at our International Creatives Day! 🎨🚀 Acting & Improv Games May 17, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm (EST)Join members of the Alumni Theater Company for a fun filled evening of acting and improv games Sapling Saturdays: From Seed to Tree May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm (EST)Spring is seed-starting time! Learn about the journey from seed, to seedling, to sapling, to tree, at this drop-in event at Tree Pittsburgh's riverside campus. Draw, Carve, PRINT! May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (EST)Learn the ins and outs of carving your own rubber stamps! From doodles to repeating patterns, see how much printing (and you!) can do! Buzzword @ EQT Children's Theatre Festival May 18, 2024 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm (EST) Creative Happening: Family Button Making at the Millvale Music Festival May 18, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (EST)Join the Vanka Murals and LIGHT at the Millvale Music Festival where you'll be able to make your own buttons, create your own zines, and go on a scavenger hunt exploring Millvale through the lens of art, love and justice. Find Your Flow May 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (EST)This one-and-a-half-hour experience is about finding your flow of movement and ease of mind with the aid of props and flow art techniques. Experiment with Printmaking May 18, 2024 @ 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (EST)Play with various stamps and found materials to create a print that shows your unique point of view! Teen Time – Procreate Animation May 22, 2024 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (EST)Through this Teen Time program teens will learn how to make short animations using Apple Pencils and the Procreate application on iPads. Wheel Mobile @ Three Rivers Arts Festival Jun 1, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm (EST)Come out and see the Wheel Mobile downtown during the Three Rivers Arts Festival! Our teaching artists will be in the Creativity Zone at 8th and Penn, giving wheel-throwing demonstrations and giving folks their own try at this mesmerizing art form. To learn more about Remake Learning Days and the 350 fun and FREE events across southwestern PA, visit us at https://remakelearningdays.org/southwesternpa/. Families with kids of all ages can easily find hands-on learning activities. Build robots, create art, try new technology, enjoy outdoor learning and more. You can filter events by recommended age, learning themes (arts, maker, science, tech, outdoor learning and youth voice), date and cost. (The majority of events are free!) Students can also earn a Career Ready PA badge from the PA Department of Education at select events. Let's explore, wonder and learn together.

Rain or shine, it's a good weekend to get out and about. Here are some things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. August Wilson Birthday Celebration Block Party Legendary Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson will be celebrated with a birthday block party this Saturday. Held at the August Wilson House, 1727

Celebrate Arbor Day in Mellon Park! TO: News Media FROM: Margy Whitmer (412) 527.4877 margyw@friendsofmellonpark.org DATE: Saturday, April 27, 2023 (rain or shine) TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. LOCATION: Mellon Park (south side) 1047 Shady Avenue 15232 SUBJECT: Friends of Mellon Park 4th Annual Arbor Day Celebration WHO: Friends of Mellon Park, in collaboration with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree PIttsburgh and WQED, media sponsor Arbor Day in Mellon Park is a family-friendly event sponsored by Friends of Mellon Park, in partnership with the City of Pittsburgh, Tree Pittsburgh, and WQED, the media sponsor. The goal is to create an opportunity for people to get to know Friends of Mellon Park, celebrate the environment, educate kids about the importance of caring for trees, animals, and greenspaces, and to bring people and community groups from the surrounding neighborhoods together to have fun in the park! Bring a blanket and have a picnic! A few highlights of the event include: Guided Tree walks and table activities from Tree Pittsburgh;Lots of Science and art activities for kids;Planting of a new tree in the park, honoring well known and loved longtime advocate for Mellon Park, Joy Sato;Music by the Obama Academy Eagles "P.E.P" Drumline and Dance Team, and Miguel Sague III and the Trio Corazon performing music from Latin America and ff=offering Conga and Salsa lessons;Yard games from Playful PIttsburgh;And Food from the LaPalapa food truck and sweet treats from Sandy's Boo Delights at Dana's Bakery.

Film Pittsburgh's JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will screen May 2-12 at three theaters around Pittsburgh. This is the 31st year for this highly anticipated event, which brings engaging independent Jewish-themed films to Pittsburgh. This year, JFilm will present 16 films, six of which will be available to screen virtually. "Independent films are so impactful in people's lives." said Kathryn Spitz Cohan, Film Pittsburgh's executive director. "Sometimes they feed your mind by showing you some incredible little-known history like in 999: The Forgotten Girls and other times they feed your heart by transporting you to another time like the visit to the great resorts of The Catskills. But one thing is for sure: independent films always add a richness to the human experience." JFilm will screen at the Carnegie Music Hall, the Oaks Theater, and CMU's McConomy Auditorium. The festival will include Q&As with visiting filmmakers, a Mother's Day screening with sweet bakery treats, scholar-led Film Schmooze discussions, and more. One highlight will be opening night's Pittsburgh premiere of Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless at the newly restored Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. The film, sponsored by The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Cultural Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, tells the inspiring story of Bayless, a Leonard Bernstein protégé and successful concert pianist and composer who suffered a debilitating stroke, and his heroic efforts to continue playing with his left hand alone. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Bayless and director Stewart Schulman. John Bayless will also play several songs before a dessert reception in the Music Hall's Foyer. In other films to watch for, Spitz Cohan says, "We're excited for our audience to look back at some beloved pop culture icons in Remembering Gene Wilder and Shari & Lamb Chop. These lovely documentaries will have you revisiting happy memories with film and TV legends who were a big part of so many people's lives." For more information about JFilm and to purchase tickets, visit FilmPittsburgh.org.

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It's a 19th century supernatural winter epic. It's a slapstick homage to silent films. It's a whole bunch of humans dressed up in beaver suits. It's Hundreds of Beavers, the one-of-a-kind film drawing crowds to theaters across the nation, opening at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center Friday, April 26. Directed by Mike Cheslik in just his second feature effort, the film stars Ryland Brickson Cole Tews as failed applejack salesman/fur trapper Jean Kayak, who is on a mission to collect beaver pelts in order to make a living and win the heart of a local furrier. Local beavers, understandably, object. The film has racked up awards at numerous festivals, including Best Comedy and Audience Award at the Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival, Best Director at the Phoenix Film Festival and Best Narrative Feature at the Oxford, Mississippi Film Festival. "This DIY delight…is sure to develop a significant cult following with its unique mix of silent-era slapstick, animation elements, theme-park-style critter costumes, and general air of inspired absurdity," says Variety. "On paper, it would hardly be expected to remain funny for eight minutes, let alone 108. But this ingeniously home-made lark never runs out of steam." Beaver County residents, how can you resist? Residents of all counties are welcome to watch what the New York Times calls "a madcap genre-hopper" with a "cineaste's discernment" behind its hilarious surface. Tickets. The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center is an independent, film-driven arts nonprofit located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.

Harsh storms, like the ones that we have seen recently in Western Pennsylvania, can cause all sorts of damage to your home, especially the roof. Some problems with your roof can be pretty easy to spot, but some damage isn't so simple to see. Whether you can see these problems or not, fixing any of these issues that appear in the wake of a storm can help keep your home safe from any further harm. These strong storms can have sharp winds, heavy rain and even hail that can damage shingles, gutters, flashing and other areas around your roof. These are some of the most common signs of storm damage to look out for: Damaged or Missing Shingles Your shingles are one of the first places you should look when spotting storm damage on your home. Sharp winds from these storms can cause shingles to blow away or loosen from your roof. Hail or even flying debris such as tree branches can crack or dent your shingles if it hits your roof. Also, shingles may curl upward after being damaged in a storm. When shingles on your roof are missing or damaged, the material beneath it becomes at risk for early deterioration without having the protection of the shingles. These fragile areas need an urgent fix. By calling a roof contractor as soon as possible you can prevent disasters before another storm hits. Water Leaks Unwanted moisture inside your home after a storm can be a clear indication of storm damage. Wind-driven rain will quickly get into your home from openings in the roof, especially if there's no leak barrier installed with your roof. Water damage that comes from these leaks may cause water staining on your ceilings and walls. This can also lead to a musty odor around your home as well as the drywall can crack due to excessive moisture and bulge out. Wet spots could also form around the toilet or pipes, which can be incorrectly associated with a plumbing issue. Granule Loss Roofing manufacturers add granules to shingles to help protect your roof against the sun's harmful UV rays. Unfortunately, harsh weather, mainly hail, can cause significant granule loss across your roof. When you look for granule loss, check for areas of discoloration or dark spots on your roof. It is very difficult to spot missing granules when looking up from the ground at your roof, but you can often see the evidence of granule loss by looking at the ground directly beneath your roof. You can also check your gutters to see if there is an accumulation of granules in them. A roofing contractor can identify granule loss by climbing onto the roof and performing a closer inspection. Broken Downspouts, Gutters and Flashing Shingles aren't the only thing that can be damaged by a severe storm. Downspouts, gutters and flashings can also take a beating from a storm. If hit by large pieces of hail, metal gutters and downspouts may dent while ones that are plastic can crack or break. Flashing can come loose from the winds or dent and break if impacted by hail. Meanwhile, debris such as leaves and dirt will clog your gutters. Damaged gutters and downspouts are very easy to find, but flashing is a bit more difficult to spot for someone not experienced with roofing. Flashing is crucial to your roof with any cracks or openings leading to water leaks. Damage to your Attic Your attic is one of the most critical places to inspect after a storm for damage. Any dark spots on the attic walls and underside of the roof deck can indicate that moisture is present. Also, take note if any of the insulation in the attic appears wet. Water leaks will create wet insulation, causing the insulation to stop working correctly. This could possibly require an expensive replacement of your attic insulation. You also need to take into consideration that excessive water can cause mold to grow quickly in your attic as well. Inspection of the rafters and trusses for cracks or damage should also be done, especially during a snowstorm. Heavy snow and ice can add weight on the roof and the structure may show signs of bending, sagging and cracking if you are seeing over a foot of snow. Call the Roofing Professionals at Mt. Pleasant Window & Remodeling. It's a great idea to call a professional roofing contractor to fix any roofing concerns before they worsen. Mt. Pleasant Window & Remodeling can help you inspect the roof and assess any possible damage after an intense storm. Call us today at 724-200-8555 or visit mtpleasantwindow.com.

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Art and culture aficionados will find plenty to like in upcoming films at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center, encompassing beloved works of painting, sculpture and literature new and old. The films: Klimt and the Kiss, Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, at 1 p.m. Part of the Exhibition on Screen series that produced I, Claude Monet, this film takes a deep look not only into the erotic and mysterious painting but also Klimt himself and his Viennese surroundings. "Painted in Vienna around 1908, the evocative image of an unknown couple embracing has captivated viewers with its mystery, sensuality and dazzling materials ever since it was created," states the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. T.S. Eliot's Four Quartets, Thursday, May 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 12, at 1 p.m. T.S. Eliot is considered one of the greatest poets of the 20th century, and Four Quartets his masterpiece. Ralph Fiennes takes to the stage to deliver what The Los Angeles Times calls "a multi-course feast of concentrated flavors: mesmerizing language, masterly invocation and the kind of poetic imagery that, in the hands of a great actor, feels like a direct line from Eliot's pen to our mind's landscape." Rivers and Tides, Thursday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. Sculptor Andy Goldsworthy makes art that intentionally doesn't last. His materials include snow, grass, stones and clay, which he uses outdoors, allowing them to be changed by nature. "We grab at beauty while simultaneously realizing it never can be possessed, a feeling brilliantly captured in this thoughtful and rewarding movie," says the Rocky Mountain News. The Lindsay, an independent, nonprofit organization, is located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.

Are you looking for an impressive and fun way to make your wedding day even more memorable? Look no further than a photo booth! Photo booths have become a popular addition to weddings in recent years, and we can see why! Not only do photo booths provide entertainment for your guests, but they also create lasting memories that you can cherish for years to come. An open air photo booth have a sleek and modern design that can easily be added to any reception while taking up very little space. Why You Should Have a Photo Booth at Your Wedding, you ask? 1. Entertainment for Guests Weddings are all about celebrating love and creating unforgettable moments. A photo booth adds an element of fun, excitement, and creativity to your special day, giving your guests a chance to let loose and have a great time. Whether they're striking a pose with silly props or capturing candid moments with loved ones, a photo booth is sure to keep everyone entertained. 2. Unique Keepsakes While professional wedding photographers and videographers are essential for capturing the big moments, a photo booth allows guests to take their own photos and create personalized keepsakes. From funny group shots to intimate couple portraits, the photos taken with the booth will be unique and special, providing a different perspective on your wedding day. Photo booths are also capable of taking videos, boomerangs and gifs! This opens another opportunity for creative captures. Add a second photo booth to your big day and place one booth near the dance floor to capture everyone's stellar dance moves through video or boomerangs! 3. Guest Book Alternative Instead of a traditional guest book, consider having a photo booth at your wedding for guests to leave a printed photo in a custom photo album with a personal message. This interactive guest book alternative not only captures the essence of your wedding day but also gives you a fun memento to look back on for years to come. 4. Social Media Sharing In today's digital age, sharing photos on social media is a common way to connect with friends and family. A photo booth with instant printing and digital sharing options allows your guests to share their photos online, instantly! Remember those videos boomerangs and gifs, from the dance floor? Make your social media friends laugh with the silly photos, videos, boomerangs and gifs! 5. Instant Gallery Wake up the next morning to your full gallery from the night! Relive the night through an instant gallery while your photographer and videographer are still working hard to deliver your sneak peak. 6. Personalization and Fun Props Photo booths can be customized to fit the theme and style of your wedding. From backdrops to props, you can tailor the experience to reflect your personalities as a couple. Guests will love dressing up, trying out different props, and creating truly memorable and fun photos. Add more personalization with a custom guest interface screen (the tap to start screen) using a photo of the couple or using the color and theme of the wedding. Your template will also feature your first names, initials, last name and/or date! The possibilities are endless with personalizing your photo booth rental! Your wedding day is a celebration of love, joy, and memories that will last a lifetime. Capture those memories with a photo booth!

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This April, The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center in Sewickley celebrates "412 Day" all month, screening films both locally produced and featuring connections to the Pittsburgh area. These films reflecting the personality of the region are: Singin' in the Rain, which hard-to-please New Yorker film critic Pauline Kael called "just about the best Hollywood musical of all time," screens Sunday, April 21, at 1 p.m"directed by and starring Pittsburgh native Gene Kelly. Born in East Liberty, an 8-year-old Kelly was enrolled by his mother in dance classes, despite his childhood dream of playing shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He graduated from the former Peabody High School and the University of Pittsburgh, and opted for a dance career over law school"a wise career choice as he became one of the most celebrated dancers in motion picture history. (Burgh trivia: Gene was taught tap dancing by his youngest brother, Fred, who also polished the moves of a young John Travolta and instructed British Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret in ballroom dancing. When Queen Elizabeth II met Gene in the 1950s, she famously asked if he was Fred's brother.) HIVE, a heartfelt portrayal of Pittsburgh-area beekeeper Hank B. that drew two packed houses to The Lindsay for its February debut, returns to the Theater on Sunday, April 21, at 12:30 p.m. The 25-minute documentary is directed by Moon Township resident Ryan Matthew Rust, who is also Hank B.'s nephew, and features cinematography by Scott Township's Ryan Kroboth, who beautifully captures the vibrant bees and blooms surrounding Hank at work. Tickets. Cryptids, a horror/comedy anthology that has garnered awards on the festival circuit and stars famed drive-in movie critic Joe Bob Briggs, arrives Thursday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. as the latest offering in The Lindsay's popular Emerging Filmmakers Showcase. Produced and with segments directed by Zane Hershberger of Wexford and Justin Seaman of Claysville, Washington County, Cryptids is billed as "a love letter to creature features" involving legends such as Bigfoot, Loveland Frogman, chupacabras, the Beast of Bladenboro, Dover Demon, the Mothman. The free event includes a Q&A with the filmmakers. RSVPs are requested to ensure seating for all. UNSINKABLE: Titanic Untold is "a testament to what the Pittsburgh film community can accomplish without Hollywood's help," said the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Made completely in Pittsburgh with local actors and crew among the national stars, UNSINKABLE: Titanic Untold, is based on the little-known true story of the Senate investigation into the cause of the disaster. Watched by appreciative audiences in London, Belfast (where the ship was built) and Southampton (the origin point of the fatal voyage), the film screens at The Lindsay at least until Thursday, April 25. The Lindsay, an independent, nonprofit organization, is located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.

HIVE, a heartfelt portrayal of Pittsburgh-area beekeeper Hank B. that drew two packed houses to The Lindsay for its debut screenings in February, returns to the Theater on Sunday, April 21, at 12:30 p.m. The 25-minute documentary is directed by Moon Township resident Ryan Matthew Rust, who has a special connection with the subject as Hank B.'s nephew, and features cinematography by Scott Township's Ryan Kroboth, who beautifully captures the vibrant bees and blooms surrounding Hank at work. The documentary will be followed by a behind-the-scenes short film showing the sound design process for the film, then a moderated Q&A and panel discussion featuring Rust, Hank B. and others, who will address audience questions about both filmmaking and beekeeping. "I aim for audiences to depart not only with answers but also with lingering questions, encouraging them to delve deeper into the themes explored," says Rust, director/producer of HIVE and a nine-year veteran of the film industry. "Discovering my uncle's involvement with honey bees years ago, I was able to witness first hand the intricate process of honey extraction and the unique apiary he created. As a filmmaker and storyteller, I soon realized that this compelling story deserved to be shared with a wider audience." Collaborating with various production companies and storytellers across the nation, Rust is generating an extensive body of work in creative visual storytelling. Cinematographer Kroboth's career spans 11 years and includes projects with Elysian, TCM, CNN and Intrusion, and a pivotal role in filming two seasons of the History Channel's The Food That Built America. Other crew members include Caitlin Rust, art department; gaffer Jim McClain, score composer Ryan Will Stewart and "noise stylist" Shawn Jackson of Red Caiman Studios in Ross Township. Join the HIVE colony! Tickets are on sale now. The Lindsay is located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.

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