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A Visit to Old Economy Village

  This July, Bill and I went on a group outing with the Pittsburgh Freethought Community to Old Economy Village. Bill finally got around to making a video of our visit and just posted it to YouTube this evening. Here it is: Old Economy Village Celebrates Two Hundred Years (youtube.com)

FREE COFFEE TOMORROW at Aroma Joe's for National Coffee Day

  Aroma Joe’s, one of the nation’s leading handcrafted beverage franchises, is celebrating National Coffee Day on September 29th with a FREE 20-ounce Hot or Iced Coffee for all guests.   AJ’s Rewards members have even more to celebrate and will receive one FREE 24oz Hot or Iced Coffee reward to be used from September 29th – October 5th.   In addition, Aroma Joe’s will donate $1 for every FREE coffee given to Make-A-Wish, which gives children with critical illnesses renewed strength to fight their illnesses, bringing families closer together and uniting entire communities.     “National Coffee Day is more than a celebration of our customers; it’s also the perfect time to give back through our inaugural Make-A-Wish fundraising campaign. We invite both new and loyal fans to enjoy our delicious, craft-roasted, and sustainably sourced coffee, as Aroma Joe’s continues its mission to positively impact people,” said Carrie Riley, Aroma Joe’s Chief Marketing Officer. ...

Tosca Sneak Peek

  WQED-FM  Tosca  sneak peek! Get a glimpse of the drama and intrigue of  Tosca  by joining WQED-FM's Anna Singer today,  Saturday, September 28 at 12:30 PM  as she interviews maestro  Antony Walker , Stage Director  Tara Faircloth ,  Kyle Albertson  (Scarpia) and Tosca herself,  Ana Maria Martinez .  Get the inside scoop from those closest to the production between musical clips from Puccini's masterful score!    Then stay tuned  at 1:00 PM  for a  broadcast of Pittsburgh Opera's dazzling production  La Traviata  from last Spring.   "Anyone could fall in love with  La Traviata, ” raved   Trib Live . "The opera is filled with beautiful music, amazing voices and sets that bring the audience straight into the 19th century ... bringing the party spirit into the theater."    (It's the perfect way to gear up before an evening of opera memories at  An Overture ...

Fall Flower Show, Garden Railroad and More!

  Tree Free E-News   A Monthly Phipps Newsletter | September 2024 COMING SOON: Fall Flower Show: Rhythm and Blooms O pening Sat., Oct. 5 | THREE WEEKS ONLY Phipps’ Fall Flower Show: Rhythm and Blooms celebrates an array of musical genres accompanied by countless chrysanthemums in marvelous shapes, sizes and colors. Each room is inspired by a different genre of music, from rock and roll to classical, jazz, hip hop and more! This immersive, multisensory experience invites visitors of all ages to discover the cultural impact of music while admiring the whimsical and captivating chrysanthemum displays that are Phipps' signature! The fall show lasts for  just three weeks — through Sun., Oct. 27  — so don’t miss this marvelous celebration of the season! Click the button below to learn more! Learn More COMING SOON: Garden Railroad: Movie Magic Opening Sat., Oct. 5 Garden Railroad: Movie Magic will allow guests to explore a bustling movie lot home to genres like fantasy...