“See” listings
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Neighbo(u)rhood
Art lovers come from far and wide to see the city’s only museum devoted to installation works. Its latest exhibition explores the geographic and cultural idea of the neighborhood. Through Aug. 21. (08/2011)
At The Mattress Factory 500 Sampsonia Way
412-231-3169
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Gateway Clipper
Check out the city from the water on this fleet of paddlewheel riverboats. Tours range from dinner and dancing affairs to educational daytime trips through the Ohio River’s lock-and-dam system. (08/2011)
350 W Station Square Dr
412-355- 7980
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Kennywood Park
Kennywood is an amusement park that merges the old with the new and the dry with the wet, as wooden rollercoasters mingle with state-of-the-art ones, and water rides such as the Log Jammer offer respite from the heat. (08/2011)
4800 Kennywood Blvd, West Mifflin
412-461-0500
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PAPA 14 World Pinball Championships
The largest, most competitive pinball tournament in the world brings players together to battle it out for the No. 1 pinballer title. (Oh, and $40,000 in prize money.) It’s also a chance to check out the Professional/Amateur Pinball Association headquarters, which are usually closed to the public. Aug. 11-14. (08/2011)
100 Keystone Dr, Carnegie
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Pittsburgh Power
The newest team in the Arena Football League is hoping to take advantage of the fanatic popularity of football in Pittsburgh. Home games include match-ups against Tulsa (April 2) and Jacksonville (April 16). (04/2011)
At Consol Energy Center 1001 Fifth Ave
888-769-2011
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Superior Donuts
This Pittsburgh institution dates back to 1974 and is known for mixing classics with noteworthy contemporary works. This month, the company presents Tracy Letts' 2008 comedy about donut shop proprietor Arthur and the new employee who sets about saving him. April 14 to May 15. (04/2011)
At Pittsburgh Public Theater 621 Penn Ave
412-316-1600
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Robert Morris University Hockey
The Penguins have company: Robert Morris has a talented Division I hockey program that's slated to host the NCAA Frozen Four in 2013. February home games at the Island Sports Center include matchups against Canisius (Feb. 5) and RIT (Feb. 19). (02/2011)
7600 Grand Ave, Neville Island
412-397-4949
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North Park Ice Skating Rink
Head to North Park, just north of Pittsburgh, and lace up your skates for a cold weather respite from city life. The rink is open until mid-March. (02/2011)
301 Pearce Mill Rd, Allison Park
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MACARIUS CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
In addition to its renowned dinosaur fossil collection, this museum hosts in-depth exhibits. Check out Population Impact, a new permanent display that explores the role of humans on Earth’s ecosystems. (01/2011)
4400 Forbes Ave
412-622-3131
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PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Although PSO tours the world frequently, it makes its home at Heinz Hall. Events this month include a week-long run of Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles (Jan. 11-16) and Mozart’s Symphony No. 40 (Jan. 28 and 30). (01/2011)
600 Penn Ave
412-392-4900
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CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER MINIATURE RAILROAD & VILLAGE
This model railroad display has been dusted off and renovated for every holiday season since 1920. The collection of Lionels is augmented by iconic buildings—Fallingwater, Forbes Field and Luna Park among them—and animated scenes representing historical western Pennsylvania. (12/2010)
One Allegheny Ave
412-237-3400
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THE RINK AT PPG PLACE
Open through the end of winter, this outdoor ice rink, crowned by a huge, decorated Christmas tree, is Pittsburgh’s version of Rockefeller Center. Skating slow circles around it, amid the glass gothic cathedrals of PPG Place, is an essential winter experience. (12/2010)
PPG Place
412-434-1900
ppgplace.com
