Pittsburgh City Paper's "Best Filmmaker" of 2023, Steve Rudzinski, will screen his indie horror sensation, CarousHELL Trilogy, at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center's next Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, Thursday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Rudzinski, of Coraopolis, has garnered numerous awards from the indie horror community, including a Lifetime Achievement Award for directing from Grossfest, a horror convention; Best Feature Film of 2021 at the LA Indie Horror Fest, and the 2023 Fangoria Chainsaw Award. His work is also a hit in Prague, where a theater licensed the first CarousHELL film for six months of theatrical screening, and found fan reaction so positive that it has also licensed parts 2 and 3. Emerging Filmmakers Showcase events, a staple at The Lindsay, were developed to accelerate filmmakers' exposure and encourage exchanges between local artists and the public. Described as "equal parts hilarious, heartwarming and bloody," the CarousHELL Trilogy"the story of a sentient carousel unicorn trying to raise his half-human son"will be screening in its entirety for the first time in the U.S. Rudzinski, a horror fan since seeing Nightmare on Elm Street at age 3, says he hopes to inspire younger creatives who are considering a career in filmmaking. "It really is possible to make movies yourself and get them into the public eye!" Rudzinski serves as writer, director and co-producer of the trilogy. Other regional cast and crew members include co-writer and co-producer Aleen Isley, also of Coraopolis; director of photography and editor Scott Lewis of Mount Oliver; SFX designer Cody Ruch of Emsworth; and South Fayette Township native Rob Steinbock, producer/co-producer of the first film. Total running time is 220 minutes and includes brief intermissions between films. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with Rudzinski and others involved in the project. Big Spring Spirits, a community-centric craft distillery based in Bellefonte, Pa., will also be on hand with "CarousHELL-inspired" signature cocktails available for purchase. While the event is free, RSVPs are requested to ensure seating for all. The Lindsay Theater, an independent, film-driven arts nonprofit, is located at 418 Walnut St. in Sewickley.

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Fewer students and an aging building could spell the end for Stewart Elementary School in Lower Burrell. Burrell School District directors scheduled a public hearing for next month on permanently closing the school that sits on prime real estate along Leechburg Road in the heart of the city. A public

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Join Velum Fermentation and S&S Productions in South Side for a Mother's Day Drag Brunch Extravaganza! On May 11 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., you can indulge in delicious food from local LGBTQIA vendors and enjoy a drag performance, along with participating in a 50/50 raffle where proceeds will go to local LGBTQIA organizations! The event is located at Velum Fermentation which is located at 2120 Jane St. For more information on how to participate, click here! Photo Credit: @LauraChouette, Unsplash

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An afternoon of great music and fine spirits is in store at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center Sunday, May 5 with Whiskey and Weavers. The screening of a live concert film featuring the Tannahill Weavers (recorded at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center in October 2023) will be preceded by a Scotch whiskey tasting to benefit the Balmoral Classic: U.S. Junior Solo Piping & Drumming Championships, an annual event held in Pittsburgh each fall. "Scotland's Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric," says the Boston Globe. "The quintet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." The event is presented in partnership with Pittsburgh's Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming. The Scotch tasting begins at 2 p.m. and the film at 3 p.m. Tickets are available for the film alone, or for both events. Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers are internationally known for their unique take on Celtic music, blending beautiful traditional melodies with powerful modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. The Weavers concert at the Pittsburgh Masonic Center "was a highlight of our year," says Balmoral executive director George Balderose. "The May 5 screening is a great way to share that experience and spread awareness of traditional Scottish music to the community." The Lindsay is an independent nonprofit theater located at 418 Walnut St., Sewickley.

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Are you tired of spending all day scrolling through social media and being in the house? Wanting to take a break from your phone and explore the city of Pittsburgh? If that sounds like you then, UNATION may have just the platform to help you discover all there is to do in the steel city! UNATION is the one-stop-shop for what's happening around you. From festivals to holiday events, you can find unique activities to participate in with your friends and family, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Client Success Manager Liz McElhaney said that although you can discover new businesses and events, Pittsburgh is not the only city on the list. "Before Pittsburgh, UNATION was focused primarily in the south, with our headquarters being in Tampa, FL," McElhaney said. "As we expanded northward, we picked Pittsburgh because it's such a great city with so much to do and see!" UNATION provides community members with an array of event options they can look through, which range from music, food & drink adventures, sporting events and more. Not only that, their curated Weekend Guide is a must read every week. Along with this, the organization also has social media pages designated for each city, with the burgh's known as "Stuff to Do in Pittsburgh." "We realize 'UNATION' doesn't really scream events, so we created the 'Stuff to Do' brand to tell people on social media exactly what they're going to get when they visit our website," McElhaney said. "Aside from the events and guides, we specialize in connecting businesses with their ideal customers, so if any business wants to be featured, we'd love to chat!" In addition to Pittsburgh, McElhaney said that the long-term goal is to continue expanding UNATION to other cities in the country and help people create memorable experiences nationwide. "There are some great things in the works," McElhaney said. "For now, we are taking it one day at a time, providing PGH with the best things to do IRL." To see what events are happening in Pittsburgh, you can check out the official website, download their mobile app, and follow them on Instagram @stufftodoinpittsburgh. Photograph(s) provided by Liz McElhaney