Jun. 16th - Jan. 7th

THE ART OF THE BRICK
Experience the World's Largest Exhibition of LEGO Art
Heralded by CNN as a "Global Must-See Exhibition," THE ART OF THE BRICK by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, THE ART OF THE BRICK features original pieces as well as re-imagined versions of the world's most famous art masterpieces like Van Gogh's Starry Night and Da Vinci's Mona Lisa, as well as a gallery showcasing an innovative, multimedia collection of LEGO brick-infused photography produced in tandem with award-winning photographer Dean West. The exhibit is an adventure for adults, children, art enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever picked up a LEGO and let their imagination run free!

See this awe-inspiring blockbuster exhibit in Carnegie Science Center's new PPG SCIENCE PAVILION, and discover your inner architect in our free-play and hands-on activity area, Science of the Brick!

Also, check out Nathan Sawaya's NEW, Steel City-inspired sculpture built specifically for the Pittsburgh exhibition!

THE ART OF THE BRICK will be on display at PPG Science Pavilion at Carnegie Science Center June 16 through January 7, 2019.

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Aug. 1st - Oct. 21st

HalloweenCostumes.com FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $65
HalloweenCostumes.com offers the biggest and best selection of Halloween costumes, accessories and decorations! YOUR COUPON FOR FREE SHIPPING WILL BE APPLIED AT CHECKOUT. FREE SHIPPING ON DOMESTIC ORDERS OVER $65. COUPON CODE ID: HCFREESHIP65.
Expires: Dec. 31st, 2018

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Sep. 22nd

Celebrate National Public Lands Day with Free Admission and Special Events at National Parks



WASHINGTON - On September 22, join in the nation's biggest celebration of the great outdoors on National Public Lands Day! All national parks will have free admission and many will host volunteer service projects open to all.



"Every year, Americans come together on National Public Lands Day to demonstrate their love of national parks," said National Park Service Deputy Director P. Daniel Smith. "Activities hosted by parks across the nation will promote environmental stewardship and encourage the use of public lands for education, recreation, and good health."



Marking its 25th anniversary this year, National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day environmental volunteer effort. More than 200,000 people are expected to participate in volunteer service events designed to improve the health of public lands and encourage shared stewardship.



Secretary of the Interior Ryan K. Zinke will celebrate the day by working alongside groups of military veterans and youth to paint several historic structures at Grand Canyon National Park. The volunteer project to restore the cabins is an example of the $11.6 billion in deferred maintenance needs in the National Park System. Secretary Zinke will also meet with national park partners and congressional representatives to discuss legislative efforts to address the maintenance backlog.



Grand Canyon is just one of 100 national parks and 2,600 federal public land sites hosting National Public Lands Day events. In other national parks, volunteers will rehabilitate campgrounds, improve trails, restore native habitats, repair bluebird boxes, clean beaches, and refurbish historic buildings, among other projects. Check NPS.gov for more information and a list of sites.



Volunteer efforts on days such as National Public Lands Day demonstrate the willingness of people to give back to the land for the benefit of parks. Volunteers assisting on work projects on National Public Lands Day will receive a voucher that can be redeemed for free entrance to any national park on a date of their choosing.



National Public Land Day celebrations also include recreational and educational activities, such as hikes, bike rides, paddle trips, bird watching excursions, and water quality testing. To encourage everyone to join the fun, it is an entrance fee-free day for national parks and most other federal public lands and state parks.



The National Environmental Education Foundation coordinates National Public Lands Day in partnership with seven federal agencies as well as nonprofit organizations and state, regional, and local governments. The federal partners are the National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Department of Defense, Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Forest Service.



All National Public Lands Day events are free, and open to people of all ages and abilities. To learn more, register an event, or find an event near you, visit NEEFusa.org/NPLD. Follow National Public Lands Day on Twitter and Facebook for updates and share your own activities that day with #NPLD.



www.nps.gov

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Sep. 22nd

Good King Henry expects to celebrate a memorable 2018 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.

This season we will take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival's stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

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Sep. 22nd

2018 Dates:
August 18-19, 25-26, September 1-2-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23
Open Rain or Shine / Saturdays & Sundays Only, Plus Labor Day
Free Parking / No Pets Please

GOOD KING HENRY EXPECTS TO CELEBRATE A MEMORABLE 2018 PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL.
This season we will take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival's stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

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Sep. 23rd

Good King Henry expects to celebrate a memorable 2018 Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival.

This season we will take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival's stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

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Sep. 23rd

2018 Dates:
August 18-19, 25-26, September 1-2-3, 8-9, 15-16, 22-23
Open Rain or Shine / Saturdays & Sundays Only, Plus Labor Day
Free Parking / No Pets Please

GOOD KING HENRY EXPECTS TO CELEBRATE A MEMORABLE 2018 PITTSBURGH RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL.
This season we will take you on a magical tour through time and legend. As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival, ready thyself to revel with master revelers, watch artisans create original works of their ancient craft and be taken in by the tantalizing aromas of roast turkey legges, steak on a stake, fresh baked goods and much more. Featuring a cast of hundreds of authentically costumed merrymakers living and working throughout the village and performing, continuously, upon the Festival's stages, the illusion of a rollicking 16th Century festival day is created.

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Oct. 6th

Auditions for dancers, boys and girls, are being held for the annual performance of the Nutcracker as presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center. Two weekends of performances are being offered in a full stage production at the historic Andrew Carnegie Music Hall in Carnegie. Director Monica Ryan choreographs the production and rehearsals will take place on Saturday afternoons. Dancers ages 5 through adult are invited to attend the audition on Saturday, October 6. Ages 5 - 12 years old will be seen at 1 p.m. and 13 and up at 2 p.m. The auditions will take place at the studios of the Carnegie Performing Arts Center, the third floor, 150 East Main Street in Carnegie. For more information call the school at 412-279-8887 or access the web site at www.carnegieperformingartscenter.com.

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Oct. 6th

Sat, October 6, 2018
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

Linbrook Woodlands Conservation Area
Linbrook Park Drive
Sewickley, PA 15143

During this workshop, Boy Scouts will complete all the requirements to earn their Mammal Study Merit Badge. From studying skins to casting tracks, we'lll cover it all! Bring your blue card and have it signed on site by one of our registered Merit Badge Counselors.

Please note; we will not be taking a lunch break so please eat prior to arrival for the program!

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Oct. 20th

Sat, October 20, 2018
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT

Dead Man's Hollow Conservation Area
1906 Donner St
McKeesport, PA 15133

Ever wonder why pirates wear an eyepatch or how an owl can hunt in the dark? Join us on this not too scary night hike where we'll explore the science and stories behind many of our favorite fall creatures! Explore myths and legends and learn about the creatures of the autumn night. We'll also tell stories around a campfire where you can roast a s'more.

Runs rain or shine, registration required for groups of 5 or more.

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