8-Time World Champion Roy Jones Jr. in association with TNT Promotions Presents “Live Championship Boxing from The Harv at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort” on Saturday April 28th.
A Double Feature is planned for the evening’s headliners when Youngtown, OH’s Jake “The Bull” Giuriceo (15W-0L-1D, 3KO) battles former WBC Latino Super Lightweight Champion Juan “Chago” Santiago (14W-8L-1D, 8KO) and power punching sensation Joel Diaz Jr.… Read More »
Benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, The Brewer’s Ball 2012 is in it’s 5th year and will be held on Friday, April 20th at I.B.E.W. #5, in the Circuit Center Ballroom. The local beer tasting event is expecting more than 400 guests for the relaxed yet lively evening from 7:00pm to 10:30pm.… Read More »
Read the Stars’ Astrologer Judi Vitale covers Mercury’s move into Aries (and it’s interesting dynamics) this week with a vlog story: “Who do you need to tell off? Watch the video to discover the potential effects of this planetary combination, and important dates that tell you how to handle it in 2012.”… Read More »
CareerCast has announced the world’s 10 most stressful (and least stressful) jobs for 2012, and event coordinators have made the list. Ranked as #6 on the Most Stressful, event and entertainment planners definitely have to encompass a certain niche and ability to ensure the success of the event process – something talent network takes pride in.… Read More »
Esteemed Magician Paul Gertner will be performing at The Wooden Nickel on Thursday, April 19th as a part of a Wine Tasting Dinner & Magic Show. The magic will begin after dinner, with three-time World Champion Gertner performing his sleight-of-hand magic and mindreading. It all begins at 6:30pm and seating is limited, so don’t miss out!… Read More »
Though it’s no surprise that Nevada is #1 in the nation as the largest gambling market, thanks to Las Vegas and Reno, some may be more shocked by Pennsylvania, now fueled by its 11 casinos, coming in at #2. Pennsylvania took in about $233.1 million in gross slot machine revenue last month alone – a record monthly high since the state’s first casino opened in November 2006, the Associated Press reports.… Read More »
Handwriting Analyst Michelle Dresbold will be speaking at Cranberry Public Library on Sunday, April 15th from 1:00pm to 3:30pm. At this FREE event, Michelle will discuss her book (“Sex, Lies and Handwriting”), her work (which includes the United States Secret Service’s Advanced Document Examination training program and extensive experience helping law enforcement agencies around the country), as well as her life and ability to read people (their behavior, thoughts, motivations and secrets).… Read More »
Welcome to The Weekender: Your guide to the going’s-on in Pittsburgh entertainment for April 12th to April 15th, ranging from music to comedy and everything in between.
On Saturday, April 14th, Baldwin Borough Public Library is holding Laughs For The Library at the Leland Center, benefiting Children’s Area Move and Expansion. The event will feature Headliner Chuck Kreiger, Comedian/Speaker/Writer David Michael, and Comedian Lisa Dapprich. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7:30pm. Buy tickets online or at Baldwin Library and call 412-885-2255 for more information.… Read More »
Friggatriskaidekaphobia is “fear of Friday the 13th”
Don’t be afraid!
Friday, April 13, 2012
6:00pm until 9:00pm
Join Guest Cocktailers
Tom Giarratano & Frank Murgia
as they bartend at the William Penn Tavern in Shadyside.
** The Penguins Playoff game will be on ALL of the big TV’s with live sound **
“The luck is gone, the brain is shot, but the liquor we still got.” ~Cocktail
All proceeds (tips and donations) from the evening will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.… Read More »
In this week’s Read the Stars’ featured article, Astrologer Judi Vitale prepares us for another Retrograde phase – this time it’s Pluto:… Read More »
The Gateway Clipper Fleet will be hosting an event to honor both past and present Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest on Saturday, April 28th. From 7:00pm to 11:00pm, enjoy hors d’oeuvres, silent auction and live musical entertainment, all for $30/person, $50/couple OR VIP for $50 which includes a gift exchange. Proceeds benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.… Read More »
Miles Against Melanoma is holding a fundraising event – Dinner, Drinks & Diamonds – on Wednesday, April 18th at Papa J’s Ristorante in Carnegie, in support of the non-profit organization and its mission: “to fight melanoma by increasing awareness, supporting patients, survivors and families and funding important research.”
Tickets are $40/person or $75/couple [Buy Tickets for Dinner, Drinks & Diamonds here].… Read More »
The Allegheny HYP Club is continuing its United Kingdom Tasting Tour with a Beer Tasting on Thursday, April 12th that will include Scotch Ales. The tasting will be from 6:00pm to 8:00pm and $25 for Members, $35 for Non-Members. Pricing includes tasting of all featured beers and appetizers.
Featured Scotch Ales will include Dale’s Old Chubb, Sam Adams Wee Heavy, Founders Dirty Bastard and Belhaven Scotch Ale.… Read More »
Diesel is holding Pittsburgh’s 2012 Battle of the Bands on Thursday, April 12th, beginning at 7:30pm (Doors at 7:00pm). This is Week #2 and Top Winners from this and every week will fight for a place in the May 20th Finals, to win the Grand Prize, including: “Studio time, Band Photoshoots, Band Care Package, Band Merch, Headlining position at venue, Possible Brand Endorsements, and much more under the works!… Read More »
Jim Krenn recently spoke at Point Park University’s Career Event, sharing some of his vast experiences in entertainment. He had the chance to wrap up the event, that saw more than 40 employers network with students in fields including Sports, Arts, Entertainment and Media. As Keynote Speaker, Jim shared a special behind-the-scenes presentation on his career in multimedia.… Read More »
Welcome to The Weekender: Your guide to the going’s-on in Pittsburgh entertainment for Easter Weekend – April 5th to April 8th, ranging from music to comedy and everything in between.
This week, Read The Stars’ Judi Vitale covers the post-Retrograde and Venus in Gemini:… Read More »
Tuesday, April 10th is Comedy Night at Brillobox, featuring Headliner Gab Bonesso and a unique mix of comedy, performance art and madness. Beginning at 8:00pm – and for just $5 – you’ll see Gab Bonesso, Sean Collier, Jason Kirsch, Chrissy Costa and Mario Fusca.
Check out Brillobox’s Website and Gab Bonesso’s Facebook for more information.… Read More »
Comedian and Motivational Speaker David Michael recently appeared on Ohio Valley Tonite with Nathan Marshall, to discuss his new book “Secrets from the Green Room.” Watch the interview below:… Read More »
Producers of ABC’s hit reality series “Shark Tank” are on a nationwide search to discover the next successful entrepreneurs, inventors, businesspersons, dreamers, promoters, creators and innovators. Do you have a lucrative business/idea? Are you already successfully operating and looking to expand? Or do you have an idea that just needs the financial backing?… Read More »
Welcome to The Weekender: Your guide to the going’s-on in Pittsburgh entertainment for March 29th to April 1st, ranging from music to comedy and everything in between.
The Allegheny HYP Club will be toasting to the beginning of the Spring season with their Caribbean-Themed Scotch Tasting, on Friday, March 30th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Challenge your knowledge of Single Malt Scottish Whiskies with the “Tasting in the Blind” and more at the event, which is $25 for HYP Members and $35 for Non-Members.… Read More »
Point Park University is holding a Career Fair, centering around Pittsburgh Sport, Arts, Entertainment and Media, on Tuesday, April 3rd. Featuring Keynote Speaker Jimmy Krenn, the day will also include unique face-to-face exposure to entertainment industry business pros.… Read More »
We welcome Comic/Writer Ron Placone to the the team. With season 2 of IFC’s ‘Portlandia’ in the books and the baseball season upon us we hope you enjoy this satirical writing by Ron Placone.
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Inspired by a recent episode of the popular television show, “Portlandia,” Pittsburgh Pirates owner, Bob Nutting, has decided to make the Pirates the first all-spectator team in major-league baseball.… Read More »
On Saturday, April 7th, the Hard Rock Café will be hosting Neutral Loss along with Tina Daniels Melisko and Soul Searchers. The show – from 9:30pm to 2:00am – is $5 at the door – and is a full night of Rock Music. Soul Searchers will open the show before Neutral Loss takes the stage, playing a mixture of your favorite covers along with their own original songs.… Read More »
March 24th’s Laffa-Palooza – headlined by Rock Comic Mark Eddie – saw the likes of Jim Krenn, Carlo Volhl, Shari Richards, Ron Placone, Spinning Jenny, Andrew Stockey and Lee Terbosic come out in support of the B.L. Medical Expense Relief Fund. Held at the Serbian-American Cultural Center, the night featured a mix of comedy and music and was a success from beginning to end.… Read More »
