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Whether it’s their heritage, the arts, or a holiday, Pittsburghers always have something to celebrate. The following is a list of upcoming festivals and/or events. For more information or additional events, call the Greater Pittsburgh Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-366-0093 for updates, or visit the website at www.visitpittsburgh.com.
For more information for Laurel Highlands, call Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau at 800-925-7669 or check out www.laurelhighlands.org.
Other bureaus in the region that may be helpful include Monroeville Convention Visitors Bureau at 800-527-8941, www.visitmonroeville.com; Butler County Tourism & Convention Bureau at 866-856-8444, www.visitButlerCounty.com; and Mercer County PA Convention & Visitors Bureau at 800-637-2370, www.mercercountypa.org.
The event dates are subject to change. The phone numbers may be used to verify dates.
NOVEMBER 2009
DINOSAURS IN THEIR TIME—T. REX RETURNS
Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland
ongoing
412-622-3131
Tyrannosaurus Rex returns to the museum, but it is not alone. In one of the most dramatic paleontological displays ever constructed, Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s original T. Rex is joined by a second T. Rex, and the two are frozen in a confrontation over the remains of an Edmontosaurus, a plant-eating dinosaur.
MYSTERIES OF THE GREAT LAKES
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Mysteries of the Great Lakes is a timely film that highlights the need for the Great Lakes preservation and conservation, and showcases the amazing geography, ecology, science, and history of the lakes region.
BEAVERS
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
With breathtaking underwater photography, Beavers sends viewers into the aquatic habitat for a rare look at the lives of these charming and industrious creatures.
UNDER THE SEA
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Under the Sea transports moviegoers to some of the most exotic and isolated undersea locations on Earth allowing them to experience face-to-face encounters with the most mysterious and stunning creatures of the sea.
PENGUIN PREMIERE SHOW
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s four African Penguins! Daily at 1 p.m. Free with general admission. www.aviary.org
RAPTOR ENCOUNTER
National Aviary, North Side
ongoing
412-323-7235
Meet one of the Aviary’s exciting raptors or owls, from the favorite Snowy Owl to a regal red-tailed hawk. Daily at 10:30 AM. Free with general admission.
GLASS: SHATTERING NOTIONS
Senator John Heinz Pittsburgh
Regional History Center, North Side
ongoing
412-454-6000
Before it was known for steel, Pittsburgh was America’s Glass City. Pittsburgh-produced glass has been used in fine tableware for five U.S. presidents, as tiles for the walls of New York City’s great tunnels, and in searchlights at the Panama Canal.
HENRY BUHL, JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Catapult into space in the Henry Buhl, Jr. Planetarium and travel from the Solar System to the outer reaches of the galaxy and beyond.
LASER SHOWS IN THE HENRY BUHL JR PLANETARIUM
Carnegie Science Center, North Side
ongoing
412-237-3400
Enjoy the sounds of The Doors, Pink Floyd, Celine Dion, and more with live laser shows choreographed with lasers and special effects all blended together on the cosmic backdrop of the Planetarium sky.
DIGITAL TO DAGUERREOTYPE PHOTOGRAPHS OF PEOPLE
Carnegie Museum of Art, Oakland
through November 8
412-622-3131
This exhibition of more than 70 works from the permanent collection and local private collections reveals how photographers from the past 160 years have explored the human subject.
FALL FLOWER SHOW
Phipps Conservatory, Oakland
through early November
412-622-6914
Phipps celebrates the splendor of autumn with a colorful indoor flower display at the Schenley Park conservatory. Call for more information on this popular fall display. www.phippsconservatory.org
FALLINGWATER: A PLACE FOR RENEWAL
Fallingwater, Mill Run
through November
724-329-8501
The Frank Lloyd Wright masterwork, nestled within the lush, wooded Bear Run Nature Reserve, is a timeless monument to organic architecture at its absolute best. Learn how architect, client, and site came together to create a house designed for living in harmony with nature. Thursdays at 2:00 PM
FALLINGWATER FACES
Fallingwater, Mill Run
through November
724-329-8501
Listen to oral histories and hear about the people who first settled in the Bear Run area. Learn how a wealthy Pittsburgh family came to know the area, which was perfectly suited for a summer camp and later, a private retreat into nature. Fridays at 2:00 PM.
RINGLING BROS. AND BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS
Mellon Arena, Downtown
November 4-8
412-928-1987
This year’s circus show, “Over the Top,” features a magical top hat that brings fantastical imaginations to life. Tickets are $12 to $80.
LIGHT-UP NIGHT
Downtown Pittsburgh
November 20
412-566-4190
The city's dramatic skyline is the backdrop for an evening of holiday activities, culminating in a spectacular fireworks display. Light-Up Night features live entertainment, strolling carolers, tree lighting ceremonies, and the unveiling of the holiday window displays.
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