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Friday, September 4, 2020

Queue up for Virtual Britsburgh next week — with real beer by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The annual celebration of Pittsburgh’s British connections continues with several virtual events and a real Yorkshire-style ale. —

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

How to celebrate Christmas like a Pittsburgher by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Between now and year’s end, Pittsburghers will celebrate the holiday season in many different ways. Here are some classics for you to consider. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:53AM
Friday, October 20, 2017
Thursday, May 11, 2017

Neil Sedaka's PNC Pops concert postponed by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Having suffered an shoulder injury, Neil Sedaka has postponed his three performances as part of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s PNC Pops series May 12-14. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 11:56AM
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Pittsburgh Fringe Festival returns to the North Side by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

When it comes to the Pittsburgh Fringe Festival, it’s easy to say when it is: Friday through Sunday.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, January 23, 2017

Ballet prospects leaping at opportunity by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The biggest ballet competition in the world came to Pittsburgh this weekend, as Youth America Grand Prix held semifinals at Upper St. Clair High School.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Monday, March 7, 2016

Steel City Blues Festival focuses on moves from Southern music genre by Bob Batz Jr. / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

At this weekend’s Steel City Blues Festival, an annual celebration of blues dancing, the Sunday morning workshops were lightly attended, even though they didn’t start until 11:30 a.m.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM