Holiday Guide 2015 - Pittsburgh City Paper

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2016

Penguins & Paws Calendar!

Calendar will feature members of the Pittsburgh PenguinsÂŽ organization with some adoptable animals from the Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center.

Calendars will be available and ship mid-November. Just visit our website at www.animalrescue.org/penscalendar or contact Ann Yeager at 412-345-0346 or ayeager@animalrescue.org.

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Proceeds from the calendar benefit the Animal Rescue League Shelter and Wildlife Center.

* Plus shipping and handling. $5.95 per order in the United States, $19.95 in Canada and $24.95 in other countries.

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HOLIDAY SPONSOR

Holiday

GUIDE

MARKETING DIRECTOR Deanna Konesni DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING Jessie Brock CREATIVE DIRECTOR Lindsey Thompson MAGAZINE COORDINATOR Maria Snyder CITY PAPER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2015

is a product of City Paper’s Marketing Department. Contents copyrighted by Steel City Media. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express permission of the publisher.

OPEN SINCE 1993

Friday, Dec. 11 at 8 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 & 8 P.M. Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 P.M. Saturday, Dec. 19 at 2:30 & 8 P.M. Sunday, Dec. 20 at 2:30 P.M. DANIEL MEYER, CONDUCTOR

CHRIS JAMISON

Featuring The Voice’s Chris Jamison, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh, Three Rivers Ringers and Attack Theatre

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HUGE variety of ts healthy trera for you pet family!

CONVENIENT LOCATION NEAR YOU! BRIDGEVILLE EDGEWOOD HAMPTON MONROEVILLE 412-257-0756 412-342-0110 724-444-8103 412-374-1455 CRANBERRY GREENSBURG IRWIN NORTH HILLS 724-776-4822 724-838-8198 724-863-7800 412-367-0962

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Now Booking 2015 Christmas Parties

• Customized menus for your event • Private dining room for 60+ guests • Entire restaurant for large corporate parties

Receive $50 in gift certificates when you book a holiday party.

To Book Your Party Contact 412-235-7752 | Pittsburgh@AsiagosTuscanItalian.com

AsiagosTuscanItalian.com 381 North Shore Drive | Pittsburgh, PA 15212 Located on the North Shore in-between Heinz Field and PNC Park.

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It’s all right here.

Join us this holiday, and – for a donation to the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation you can join Santa for a carriage ride.

Rides are offered 12/12, 12/13, 12/19, & 12/20 from 10 AM – 1 PM. Call 412.809.0800 or visit Settlersridgepa.com for details.

REI

BARNES & NOBLE

CINEMARK THEATRE

P.F. CHANG’S & MORE

200 Settlers Ridge Center Drive • Located off Campbells Run Road in Robinson Township • SETTLERSRIDGEPA.COM A Project of The Wilder Companies

Like us on Facebook • www.facebook.com/SettlersRidgePA

brighten the holidays!

XPLOR Store for unique, amazing gifts!

Call 412.237.3418 to speak with our expert gift advisors.

45 min. fr ee park No need to ing– admission pay to shop!

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Tees By Tina Sparkle Top, Gracia Scuba Skirt and Miss Me Faux Fur Jacket BOUTIQUE LA PASSERELLE, Downtown.

shopblp.com

Beaded Bohemian Earrings TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, Squirrel Hill.

tenthousandvillages.com

GIFTS for HER Tangerine Teapot

FIESTA FACTORY DIRECT, Newell, WV.

fiestafactorydirect.com

Photo credit: Jeanette Shustack, Shustack Photography

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December 2, 2015–January 11, 2016 Bring the family, a special someone, or out-of-town guests, and celebrate the season in one of Pittsburgh's most majestic spaces. From the breathtaking Carnegie Trees and Neapolitan presepio to spectacular exhibitions including Out of This World! Jewelry in the Space Age and Silver to Steel: The Modern Designs of Peter Muller-Munk, there’s something for everyone!

And while you’re here, why not cross some items off of your holiday shopping list? Gifts from the CMOA Design Store and CMNH Store are sure to delight.

Admission is FREE from 3–8 p.m. on December 3, 10, and 17, courtesy of the Jack Buncher Foundation!

2015 Carnegie Trees Opening Celebration December 2 5:30–8 p.m. $75 Carnegie Trees: Holidays in the Highlands December 3–January 11 Free with museum admission Neapolitan Presepio November 27–January 11 Free with museum admission CMOA Design Store Holiday Shopping Event December 6 Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and special activities, as well as a 3 p.m. performance by the Center for Young Musicians.

Holidays at the Museums is sponsored by

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Don’t forget your best friend this holiday season.

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Shop Local. Shop Small.

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Geode Stone Pendant

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, Squirrel Hill.

tenthousandvillages.com

Everything you need for a perfect season!

Holiday Pillows

MORE THAN WORDS FINE PAPERS, Carnegie.

morethanwordspittsburgh.com

BREAKFAST OR LUNCH WITH SANTA DEC 5-20.

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maggieandstellasgiis.com 209 Oakland Avenue, Oakland 412.648.1353

pittuniversitystore.com 4000 Fiih Avenue, Oakland 412.648.1455

thepittshop.com 3939 Forbes Ave, Oakland 412.648.2606

Join us Wednesday, December 9th for our Holiday Open House!

For details visit: www.pittuniversitystore.com

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Gifts for Her

Ukuleles

PITTSBURGH GUITARS, South Side.

pittsburghguitars.com

Bar Soaps, Hand Salve and Lip Balm MODERN MERCANTILE PGH,

Carnegie.

modernmercantilepgh.com

My Shining Star Bracelet TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES,

Squirrel Hill.

tenthousandvillages.com

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Bahamas Villa Vacation Rentals.

Bahamas, Abaco, Treasure Cay Villa Rentals!

Daily non-stop flights from Fort lauderdale to Treasure Cay.

Book now for 2015!

Toll Free: 866-653-7164

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Gifts for Her

DECEMBER 4-27, 2015

BENEDUM CENTER

Woolrich Blanket

MAGGIE & STELLA’S CARDS & GIFTS, Oakland.

maggieandstellasgifts.com

Wing Heel Earthies

412.456.6666 | PBT.ORG GROUPS OF 8+ SAVE: CALL 412.454.9101

LITTLES SHOES,

Artist: William Moore; Photo: Duane Rieder

Squirrel Hill.

littlesshoes.com

Holiday Plates and Mugs TRAX FARMS, South Hills.

traxfarms.com

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Free Jump Pass and SkySocks when you buy a $30 Gift Card.

Give the gift of Awesome Healthy Fun this holiday season!

Limited Time Offer – Get Yours In Park or Online TODAY!

SKY ZONE LEEtSdaLE 740 Brickworks Drive Leetsdale, PA 15056

724-251-6100 • www.skyzone.com/pittsburgh Gift cards and jump passes can only be redeemed at park where purchased. Holiday offer only available at participating parks. Terms and conditions apply, offer may vary.

Promotion cannot be combined with other offers. May include taxes. Pass cannot be used on same day as purchase. Only 1 pair of SkySocks per $30 Gift Card purchase.

Promotional offer only valid through December 31, 2015 while supplies last.

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Gifts for for Her Her Gifts HYPOSocks HYPOSocks

STEELCITY CITYCOTTON COTTONWORKS WORKS, , STEEL

RossPark ParkMall Mall&&South SouthHills HillsVillage VillageHoliday HolidayKiosks.

Kiosks Ross

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Upco ming Events

You’re Invited!

Coasters,Journal Journaland andPencils Pencils Coasters, MORETHAN THANWORDS WORDSFINE FINEPAPERS PAPERS, , MORE Carnegie.

Carnegie.

morethanwordspittsburgh.com morethanwordspittsburgh.com

MissMe MeDress, Dress, Miss Necklace and Tights Necklace and Tights

BOUTIQUELA LAPASSERELLE PASSERELLE, , BOUTIQUE Downtown.

Downtown.

shopblp.com shopblp.com

5887 FORBES AVENUE Pittsburgh, PA 15217 412-421-2909

pittsburgh.colormemine.com

301 SOUTH HILLS VILLAGE Pittsburgh, PA 15241 412-854-1074

southhills.colormemine.com

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Photo credit: Chancellor Humphrey Jeanette Shustack, @keeppittsburghdope Shustack Photography

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Flower Shoppe 228 East Main Street

Breakfast. Lunch. Dinner.

Cocktails. Craft Beers.

Happy Hour.

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www.puhlmanflowershop.com • 412-279-4400

A nostalgic children’s emporium

239-241 E Main St. Carnegie, PA • (412) 276-2535

www.flyingsquirreltoys.com

featuring unique toys, imported games, local handmade items, books & The Copper Penny Candy Stand & Ice Creamery.

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BLACK LAMB , the tri-state’s premier consignment gallery, specializes in the resale of fine furniture, home decor and curiosities from around the world.

Serving homes of distinction for a decade!

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is a destination for those seeking style, function, and quality. We carry a wide array of accessories and gifts for you, your home and man’s best friend!

MORE THAN WORDS FINE PAPERS , a curated paper goods shop,

Previously located in The Shoppes at Quail Acres.

PUHLMAN’S FLOWER SHOPPE is your one stop shop for all things flowers and gifts!

Under new ownership.

Jo Beth Barr - Proprietor

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Tasty Science Kit

XPLOR STORE AT CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER, North Shore.

xplorstore.org

GIFTS for KIDS Sorel Boots

LITTLES SHOES, Squirrel Hill.

littlesshoes.com

I’m New Onesie

STEEL CITY COTTON WORKS,

Ross Park Mall & South Hills Village Holiday Kiosks.

steelcitycottonworks.com

Vintage Kids Games THE FLYING SQUIRREL, Carnegie.

flyingsquirreltoys.com

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Super Ninja Challenge Newest Location: Pittsburgh Over 30,000 sq/ft of FUN!

MILY FUN SPOT! BIRTHDAY PARTY & FA PGH Location

PUBLIC SKATE LL BLACKLIGHT DODGEBA

AWESOME PARTIES

you were born to slide !

PRESCHOOL PARTIES

TWO LOCATIONS!

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PINES PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER – 412-364-9400 1130 Perry Highway (Behind Shop N Save)

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GREENSBURG SHOPPING CENTER – 724-219-3103

410 E. Pittsburgh St. Behind Family Dollar (the old Bobby Dales)

WWW.FUNSLIDESPARK.COM

You Were Born to Slide!

In just four and a half years, Fun Slides Park has gone from a new-to-the-world concept to one of the area’s favorite family entertainment and birthday party spots. Now with locations in both Greensburg and North Hills, many more kids and families can now experience this “Only in Pittsburgh” family fun place and being The World’s Only Carpet Skateparks makes it a must see destination for those visiting friends and family from out of town.

Fun Slides® Carpet Skatepark & Party Centers™, are family owned and operated entertainment facilities known for their unique brand of all blacklight, sliding family fun and excellence in providing awesome birthday party experiences. “Fun Slides is the invention that changed the way people play!” says Candy Edwards-Holsing, Director of Operations for Fun Slides Parks and sister of the inventor, “It’s so cool to watch people Fun Sliding, they learn in minutes because kids are biologically engineered to want to slide,” says Holsing laughingly…”so much that our new slogan is You Were Born to Slide!”

Fun Slides Parks are a subsidiary of Simtec, Co., a family run company headquartered in Irwin, PA. They first hit the market with EZ Moves® Furniture Slides™ EZ Moves inspired Fun Slides Carpet Skates and were created in 2002 by Don (Smokey) Edwards, co-inventor of EZ Moves. The best way to describe “Fun Sliding” is like sliding with your socks on wood floors…but you can slide on carpet. Basically, they are smooth plastic ‘skates’ that are strapped under athletic shoes. Carpet Skating is a safer alternative to skating on ice or concrete yet very cool for kids (and adults!). All first time skaters are assigned a skate instructor until they are comfortable to skate on their own.

The first Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark opened in June 2011 in Irwin. In 2012 they moved to their current location in Greensburg and added a blacklight dodgeball court and a café making their own fresh dough pizza. They recently opened their newest location in the North Hills. Their gigantic new facility, has 8 party rooms, blacklight dodgeball, can accommodate up to 350 skaters and just debuted their newest attraction Fun Slides Super Ninja Challenge, an obstacle course of speed and agility using Fun Slides. A new toddler/preschool area is opening with bounce house and slide inflatable attractions and birthday parties for preschoolers.

Fun Slides also offers a unique venue for youth group, scout and school events and sports banquets. Schools and groups can request the ‘Ask the Inventor’ talks during their fieldtrips. They discuss things like how Fun Slides and EZ Moves were invented, how and why to get a patent and encourage kids to use their creativity in their own inventions. Contact them at groups@ funslidespark.com for details or visit www.funslidespark.com.

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WE’RE HIRING FULL-TIME CALL CENTER REPRESENTATIVES (LOAN COUNSELORS)

11 Parkway Center • Pittsburgh, PA 15220 • $12.50/Hour with Regular Increases • 2nd Shift • Medical Benefits • Tuition Reimbursement • Promotional Opportunities

APPLY NOW! Visit

PHEAA.org/jobs today.

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Tickets Make Everlasting Gifts GNC PRESENTS: THE CITY GAME DECEMBER 4, 2015

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA DECEMBER 27, 2015

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS DECEMBER 26, 2015

THREE RIVERS CLASSIC

MONSTER JAM

DECEMBER 28-29, 2015

FEBRUARY 12-14, 2016

JEFF DUNHAM

DECEMBER 31, 2015

CARRIE UNDERWOOD

THE WHO

FEBRUARY17, 2016

MARCH 16, 2016

WWE RAW

MARCH 14, 2016

TICKETS FOR THESE AND OTHER GREAT EVENTS ON SALE AT TICKETMASTER.COM, THE DICK’S SPORTING GOODS BOX OFFICE, OR CALL 800-745-3000.

CONSOLENERGYCENTER.COM CONSOLENERGYCENTER

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Bottle Opener Tool Kit TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, Squirrel Hill.

tenthousandvillages.com

Allister High Top LITTLES SHOES, Squirrel Hill.

littlesshoes.com

GIFTS for Columbia Harborside Snap Button Jacket THE UNIVERSITY STORE ON FIFTH, Oakland.

pittuniversitystore.com

Pittsburgh Pennant

STEEL CITY COTTON WORKS,

Ross Park Mall & South Hills Village Holiday Kiosks.

steelcitycottonworks.com

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“Dazzling”

-The Washington Post

The Family

Hol id

lar cu a t ay Spec

30 Artists...

300 Costumes...

20 Acts...

Now available at your local Beer Distributor, Tavern or Six Pack Shop.

What does your child buy at convenience stores?

The RAND Corporation, in Pittsburgh, is conducting a research study to learn about what children, ages 11-17, purchase at convenience stores. Participation requires completion of a 20 minute phone or web survey and one 90 minute visit to the RAND study center. Children who complete the study will be compensated for their time and effort with $50 in gift certificates. Parking and travel compensation is provided.

If you are interested and want to find out more, please call 412-545-3005 or c-storestudy@rand.org or http://www.rand.org/storestudy.

The RAND Corporation is a nonprofit institution that helps improve policy and decision making through research and analysis.

DECEMBER 29 & 30, 2015

BENEDUM CENTER TRUSTARTS.ORG • BOX OFFICE AT THEATER SQUARE 412-456-6666 • GROUPS 10+ TICKETS 412-471-6930 PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2015 27

WOOD-FIRED FLATBREAD PIZZA, SANDWICHES, SOUP & SALAD

Gifts for Him Whiskey Wedge

CMOA DESIGN STORE, Oakland.

shop.cmoa.org

OPEN:

Monday through Friday 7am to 3pm

We Cater!

336 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 www.CityOven.com • 412.281.6836

Yinz University T-Shirt

Give the perfect gift… and a little something for yourself!

STEEL CITY COTTON WORKS,

Ross Park Mall & South Hills Village Holiday Kiosks.

steelcitycottonworks.com

& SHOOTING CENTER

Holiday Gift Card Deal Spend $50 receive a

$10 BONUS GIFT CARD Spend $100 get a

$25 BONUS GIFT CARD

Good on anything in the store!

Guns, shooting lessons, indoor shooting range, ammo, accessories!

VISIT OUR INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE - OPEN 7 DAYS 2980 LEBANON CHURCH RD. • WEST MIFFLIN, PA 15122 • 412-469-9992 w w w . A N T H O N YA R M S . c o m 28 PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2015

Classic Sodas

NATRONA BOTTLING COMPANY, Natrona Heights.

natronabottlingcompany.com

CRANBERRY GINGER SHANDY IS OUR TRADITIONAL WEISS BEER WITH NATURAL CRANBERRY AND GINGER FLAVORS. THE SUBTLE GINGER FLAVOR COMPLEMENTS THE CRANBERRY TASTE FOR A REFRESHING TAKE ON A WINTER BEER THAT'S PERFECT FOR THE CRISP, CHILLY DAYS OUT HERE.

AVAILABLE AT THESE LOCATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON COURTHOUSE TAVERN Downtown

TEN PENNY Downtown

HOWL AT THE MOON Downtown

REDBEARD’S BAR AND GRILL Downtown

THE YARD Market Square BZ’S BAR AND GRILL North Shore

Please Enjoy Leine’s Responsibly.

A FULLER-BODIED BREW, LEINENKUGEL'S SHOWDRIFT VANILLA PORTER IS AGED ON REAL VANILLA FOR A SMOOTH, CREAMY FLAVOR THAT'S PERFECT FOR WARMING UP WINTER.

BUCKHEAD SALOON Station Square URBAN TAP South Side

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Gifts for Him

Thank you City Paper readers for voting us one of the Best Chinese Restaurants in Pittsburgh

China Palace Shadyside Featuring cuisine in the style of

Peking, Hunan, Szechuan and Mandarin

100 VEGETARIAN

Dynomighty Wallets TRIM,

East Liberty.

trimpittsburgh.com

DISHES!

Delivery Hours

11:30 - 2 pm and 5-10pm

5440 Walnut Street, Shadyside 412-687-RICE www.chinapalace-shadyside.com

Leather Mountain Goat

BLACK LAMB CONSIGNMENTS, Carnegie.

blacklambconsignments.com

Bottle Cap Singer

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, Squirrel Hill.

tenthousandvillages.com

Top 100 BEST RESTAURANTS in AMERICA -OpenTable Diners' Choice Awards

OPEN 7 NIGHTS A WEEK FOR DINNER Private Dining Available

T 412.904.4442 W altiuspgh.com 1230 Grandview Ave | Pittsburgh, PA 15211 30 PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2015

Bigfoot Air Freshener MATTRESS FACTORY SHOP, North Side.

mfshop.org

Remote Car Starters

Weathertech Floor Mats Auto Detailing

Spray On Bedliners

Rustproof & Undercoating Paint Protection

Fabric Protection

Weatherguard Toolboxes Tonneau Covers Nerf Bars Wheels Tires

Gift Certificates Available Serving Pittsburgh Since 1978 GSA Certified Contract GS-30F-0027Y

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Gifts for Him TUESDAY

Illustrated Pittsburgh Map

HALF PRICED OYSTERS

MATTRESS FACTORY SHOP, North Side.

mfshop.org

HAPPY HOUR TUES-FRI 5-7PM HALF OFF DRAFTS $5 HOUSE WINES HALF OFF OYSTERS AND MOST APPETIZERS www.lukewholey.com

2106 PENN AVENUE 412-904-4509

RESTAURANT NOW BOOKING HOLIDAY AND NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTIES IN OUR PRIVATE WINE CELLAR UP TO 40 PEOPLE

Happy Hour - $5 Appetizers Monday-Friday, 4- 6 pm in the Lounge only

MONDAY

TUESDAY

PASTA NIGHT

2 LOBSTER TAILS

$11.95

$22.95

with a Meatball & Salad

stuffed with Crabmeat

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

PRIME RIB NIGHT $17.95

STUFFED PORK CHOPS

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2 LARGE

$17.95

Fitbit Charge

THE UNIVERSITY STORE ON FIFTH, Oakland.

pittuniversitystore.com

Pittsburgh Winter Cap

STEEL CITY COTTON WORKS,

Ross Park Mall & South Hills Village Holiday Kiosks.

steelcitycottonworks.com

AnimalFriends’ retail store

Stop by for all of your pet supply needs! We have tons of items for purchase for you and your pet – dogs, cats And best and rabbits of all, the profits benefit alike.

the homeless residents at Animal Friends.

European Fashion with Pittsburgh Flair

AnimalFriends

562 Camp Horne Road Pittsburgh, PA 15237 412.847.7000 ThinkingOutsideTheCage.org

Stop in now through March 31, 2016 with this coupon to receive $5 off your purchase of $25 or more or $10 off your purchase of $50 or more.

417 WOOD STREET • PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 www.shopblp.com • 412.434.1325 MON-FRI 10-6 SAT 10-5

North/South Indian • Indo Chinese & Tandoori Elegant Dining Hall

Catering call Didar 412-877-7731 Lunch & Dinner BUFFET every day Vegan and Gluten-Free Entrees Available 20% Off Take Out 5PM-7PM 315 N. CRAIG STREET

OAKLAND 412-681-6600

allindiapgh.com

OVER

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$2 off any entr

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Holiday

HAPPENINGS

MASSMUTUAL PITTSBURGH ICE RINK AT PPG PLACE NOW - FEBRUARY 28 PPG PLACE, Downtown 412-394-3641. downtownpittsburgh.com/holidays

WINTER FLOWER SHOW AND LIGHT GARDEN NOW - JANUARY 10 PHIPPS CONSERVATORY, Oakland 412-622-6914. phipps.conservatory.org

CARNEGIE TREES: HOLIDAYS IN THE HIGHLANDS DECEMBER 3 - JANUARY 11 CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART, Oakland 412-622-3131. cmoa.org/visit/holidays

A 1940s RADIO CHRISTMAS CAROL DECEMBER 4 - 13 PITTSBURGH PLAYHOUSE, Downtown 412-392-8000. pittsburghplayhouse.com

HOLIDAY HIJINKS AND REVUE DECEMBER 5 ATTACK THEATRE, Downtown 412-281-3305. attacktheatre.com

CELTIC WOMAN CHRISTMAS DECEMBER 7 HEINZ HALL, Downtown 412-392-4900. pittsburghsymphony.org

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THE JOY OF COOKIES, COOKIE TOUR DECEMBER 3 - 6 LAWRENCEVILLE BUSINESS DISTRICT, Lawrenceville 412-621-1616. lvpgh.com

A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS CAROL DECEMBER 4 - 23 BYHAM THEATER, Downtown 412-456-6666. pittsburghclo.org

BREAKFAST OR LUNCH WITH SANTA SAT. & SUN. DECEMBER 5 - 20 TRAX FARMS, South Hills 412-835-3246. traxfarms.com

IT’S CHRISTMAS WITH JOHN BERRY DECEMBER 8 PALACE THEATRE, Greensburg 724-836-8000. thepalacetheatre.org

THE NEAPOLITAN PRESEPIO NOW - JANUARY 11 CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART, Oakland 412-622-3131. cmoa.org/visit/holidays

SEWICKLEY LIGHT UP NIGHT DECEMBER 4 VILLAGE OF SEWICKLEY, Sewickley 412-741-7530. exploresewickley.com

THE NUTCRACKER DECEMBER 4 - 27 BENEDUM CENTER, Downtown 412-456-6666. pbt.org

COMMUNITY CHANUKAH CELEBRATION DECEMBER 6 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER, South Hills 412-278-1975. jccpgh.org

FREE FIFTH AVENUE PLACE HOLLY TROLLEY EVERY SATURDAY THROUGH DECEMBER 19 FIFTH AVENUE PLACE, Downtown 412-456-7800. fifthavenueplacepa.com

Holiday HAPPENINGS PEOPLES GAS HOLIDAY MARKET THROUGH DECEMBER 23 MARKET SQUARE, Downtown 412-566-4190. downtownpittsburgh.com/holidays

WYEP HOLIDAY HOOTENANNY DECEMBER 10 STAGE AE, North Shore 412-888-0404. wyep.org/hootenanny2015

HIGHMARK HOLIDAY POPS DECEMBER 11-20 HEINZ HALL, Downtown 412-392-4900. pittsburghsymphony.org

A JOHN WATERS CHRISTMAS: HOLIER & DIRTIER DECEMBER 11 CARNEGIE MUSIC HALL, Oakland 412-237-8300. warhol.org

Celebrate a Dramatic

Nightscape filled with stars, shepherds, music, video, and a message

by Dr. Kurt Bjorklund Christmas Eve Candlelight Services Friday, December 18, 7:00 pm Saturday, December 19, 5:00 & 7:00 pm Sunday, December 20, 3:00 pm Tuesday, December 22, 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 7:00 & 9:00 pm Thursday, December 24, 11:00 am; 1:00, 3:00, 5:00, 7:00 & 9:00 pm

THE HOLIDAY CHEERS BREW TOUR DECEMBER 12 PITTSBURGH PUBLIC MARKET, Strip District 412-323-4709. pghtoursandmore.net

PITTSBURGH JAZZ ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CELEBRATION W/ SPECIAL GUEST ANN HAMPTON CALLAWAY DECEMBER 12 MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN’S GUILD, Manchester 412-322-0800. mcgjazz.org

Kidzburgh is open for children ages newborn through five years old during all services except the 9:00 pm services.

New to Orchard Hill?

Take a look at ‘What to Expect’ on Christmas Eve.

orchardhillchurch.com/ChristmasWhattoExpect.asp

2551 Brandt School Road, Wexford, PA 15090 724.935.5555 www.orchardhillchurch.com

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The Palace Theatre Coming Attractions!

GET THE LED THE AMERICAN OUT! LED ZEPPELIN FRI & SAT • JAN 22 & 23 • 8PM Orchestra $31, $28; Loge $31; Balcony $25

STOMP SATURDAY • FEBRUARY 6 • 5PM & 9PM Orchestra $49, $39; Loge $49; Balcony $39, $33

Holiday HAPPENINGS TRANSIBERIAN EXPERIENCE: WIZARDS OF WINTER DECEMBER 13 CARNEGIE OF HOMESTEAD MUSIC HALL, Munhall 1-877-4-FLY-TIX. druskyentertainment.com

THE INTERNATIONAL SENSATION

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THREE DOG NIGHT FRIDAY • MARCH 11 • 8PM

Orchestra $55, $48; Loge $55; Balcony $42, $35

GIFT CERTIFICATES Redeemable in advance for any tickets sold thru The Palace Theatre Box Office. Call for details!

The Palace Theatre, Greensburg 724-836-8000 • www.thepalacetheatre.org

FREE PARKING FOR EVENING & WEEKEND SHOWS

PalacePA

THE POLAR EXPRESS: AN IMAX EXPERIENCE THROUGH JANUARY 3 CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER, North Shore 412-237-3400. carnegiesciencecenter.org

B.E. TAYLOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT DECEMBER 14 - 15 HEINZ HALL, Downtown 412-392-4900. trustarts.org

HOLIDAY MAGIC LASER SHOW THROUGH JANUARY 3 CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER, North Shore 412-237-3400. carnegiesciencecenter.org

THE 14TH ANNUAL PITTSBURGH HOLIDAY DOO WOP CONCERT DECEMBER 16 HEINZ HALL, Downtown 412-392-4900. pittsburghsymphony.org

ANNUAL GINGERBREAD HOUSE DISPLAY/COMPETITION AND TRAIN DISPLAY THROUGH JANUARY 7 PPG PLACE, Downtown 412-434-1900. ppgplace.com/events 36 PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER HOLIDAY GUIDE 2015

Holiday HAPPENINGS ANIMAL FRIENDS’ COOKIE WALK DECEMBER 18 ANIMAL FRIENDS, Avonworth 412-847-7055. thinkingoutsidethecage.org

JOHNNY ANGEL AND THE HALOS HOLIDAY SHOW DECEMBER 22 RIVERS CASINO, North Shore 412-231-7777. riverscasino.com

ONE HELLOFA HOLIDAY BREW TOUR DECEMBER 26 PITTSBURGH PUBLIC MARKET, Strip District 412-323-4709. pghtoursandmore.net

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA: THE GHOSTS OF CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 27 CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, Downtown 800-745-3000. livenation.com

CIRQUE DREAMS HOLIDAZE DECEMBER 29 - 30 BENEDUM CENTER, Downtown 412-456-6666. trustarts.org

HIGHMARK FIRST NIGHT 2016 DECEMBER 31 CULTURAL DISTRICT, Downtown firstnightpgh.org

FOGGY GOGGLE NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY DECEMBER 31 SEVEN SPRINGS MOUNTAIN RESORT 800-452-2223. 7springs.com

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Fabulous Shopping • Delicious Dining Free Carriage Rides • Visit With Santa Live Reindeer • Live Music Gift Wrapping • Free Parking After 1:30pm In December & On Weekends!

Experience the magic this holiday season. www.YuletideInSewickley.com 412.741.7530

Holiday Specials

$19 MILLER 99 LITE $16 YUENGLING 99 $15 COORS LIGHT 30 PACKS

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24 PACKS

24 PACKS

Pittsburgh’s best selection of domestic, import, craft, specialty and seasonal beers. Soda, snacks, ice, lottery.

ROBINSON TOWN CENTRE

across from IKEA | 412-787-5070 M-SAT 930AM-9:30PM | SUN 11AM-6PM

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SHOPPING AT THE AIRPORT

ONE DAY ONLY OPEN TO EVERYONE SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Tigrito Cat Bowl

CMOA DESIGN STORE, Oakland.

shop.cmoa.org

(Arrive by 5:00 p.m.)

Pittsburgh International Airport FREE PARKING, IN-STORE SPECIALS, SANTA & MUSIC Browse new, one-of-a-kind international brands like Armani Jeans, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Desigual, Furla and Tumi for the fashionistas on your list. Many shops are exclusive to our region.

Orbee-Tuff Holiday Bulb Dog Toy

Visit FlyPittsburgh.com/OpenHouse for information on how to get a pass for a day of shopping!

ANIMAL FRIENDS, Avonworth.

thinkingoutsidethecage.org

Pre-registration is required.

FlyPittsburgh.com

NON-DAILY SMOKERS NEEDED DO YOU SMOKE CIGARETTES BUT ONLY ON SOME DAYS?

GIFTS for PETS

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN A RESEARCH STUDY FOR NON-DAILY SMOKERS.

Jax & Bones Noelle the Elf Woolie Dog Toy

MUST BE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD.

PETAGOGY, Shadyside.

petagogypgh.com

ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS WILL BE COMPENSATED FOR THEIR TIME.

For more information and to see if you’re eligible, call the Smoking Research Group at the University of Pittsburgh at

(412) 383-2059 or Text “NONDAILY” to (412) 999-2758 or visit www.smokingresearchgroup.com

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Bruno Bowl

ONE HAUTE DOG,

Ross Park Mall.

1hautedog.com

Bracelet Leash and Harness ONE HAUTE DOG, Ross Park Mall.

1hautedog.com

Bocce’s Gingerbread Dog Biscuits PETAGOGY, Shadyside.

petagogypgh.com

Gift Pack includes:

Cat Poinsettia Toy ANIMAL FRIENDS, Avonworth.

thinkingoutsidethecage.org

Stocking

STUFFERS

A Free Outfit (a $45 value) A Free Tote Bag Offer ends: 12/23 A Free Info DVD 4 Weeks of Classes Start Anytime in 2016

Fish Bottle Opener

TEN THOUSAND VILLAGES, Squirrel Hill.

tenthousandvillages.com

Ornaments from Vitrix Hot Glass

WESTMORELAND MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART, Greensburg.

thewestmoreland.org

Kissing Ball

PUHLMAN’S FLOWER SHOPPE, Carnegie.

Just call, stop by or get online to Get your Holiday Gift Package for a Loved or even for yourself.

Wexford

South Side

West Mifflin

puhlmanflowershop.com

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NO SILENT NIGHTS HERE. EXPERIENCE THE PHENOMENON.

PHOTO BY LINDSEY BEST © 2015 BLUE MAN PRODUCTIONS, LLC.

ON SALE NOW!

FEBRUARY 23-28 HEINZ HALL BOX OFFICE AT THEATER SQUARE TRUSTARTS.ORG • 412-392-4900 GROUPS 10+ TICKETS 412-471-6930

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