Special Event

Light Up Night

 Light up night is almost here! Not being from the Pittsburgh area I had no idea what this night would consist of. It is a great family oriented evening that includes fun activities all over the downtown area to celebrate the Holidays.  Here is a list of some of the special events that will be going on during the light up night weekend. 


 Friday, November 19, 2010


Northwest Savings Bank Market Square Stage

• CAPA Choir Ensemble – 4 p.m.
• Al Dowe and Etta Cox Trio – 4:30 p.m.
• No Bad JuJu – 6 p.m.
• The Stickers – 7:45 p.m.

Bridge Party Stage (Clemente Bridge)
The following groups will rock this unique party over the Allegheny River

• The Granati Brothers – 4 p.m.
• Johnny Angel and the Halos – 6 p.m.
• Donny Iris and the Cruisers – 8 p.m.

Celebrate the Sights from Mount Washington; 5 - 10 p.m. 
Shiloh Street, Visit http://www.vuplus.org

• Enjoy Santa Claus at Shiloh Street Parking Plaza
• Rich Patrick Celtic Duo at the First Niagra Stage
• Dan and Jason Krivanek Holiday CD launch at the Grandview Stage
• Costumed characters, balloon artists, cariactures, business holiday specials and activities

One Oxford Centre; 5:45 – 9 p.m.
Fourth and Grant Street, (412) 391-5300
For more information, visit http://www.shopoxford.com

• Annual Tree Lighting by Mayor Luke Ravenstahl
• Rick Gallagher Trio performing holiday musical selections at 6 p.m.  in the Main Atrium
• Santa Claus arrives to hear children’s holiday wishes
• Free Horse-drawn carriage rides around Downtown by Mike Wertz of Caustelot Farms. Pick-up and drop-off on Fourth Avenue
• Live reindeer will be on display in the outside plaza
• Children’s activities, including face painting, balloon art, sand art and caricatures
• Gingerbread Lane—see this magnificent display of handmade gingerbread houses made by a local chef in the Main Lobby
• Live musical entertainment following Rick Gallagher Trio
• Have your picture taken with Santa Claus made into a magnet

Saturday, November 20, 2010

PPG Place Holiday Cheer; Noon - 5 p.m.
For details, visit www.ppgplace.com

• The Rink at PPG Place celebrates its 10^th Anniversary with a MASCOT SKATE and a variety of holiday fun; Noon - 2 p.m.
• Enjoy the delightful musical “HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR” show by Karen Prunzik’s Broadway Performing Arts; PPG Place Plaza, 2 - 3 p.m.
• A variety of musical favorites by THE GOOD GUYS; Food Court, Two PPG Plaza, 1 - 5 p.m.
• The Food Court at Two PPG Place will be open from Noon - 9 p.m.  
    

Festive Fun at Fifth Avenue Place; 1 – 5 p.m.
For details, visit www.fifthavenueplacepa.com
Continue the festivities with an afternoon of live music, shopping and fun! 
Got gifts?  Get started on your holiday shopping and earn a FREE Fifth Avenue Place Gift Certificate with qualifying retail purchases.  Redeem receipts from 12 p.m. – close in the Center Court.
Games, Prizes, Live Music & Fun!  Get in the holiday spirit with face painting and play cornhole to win a light-up necklace. Enjoy the sounds of the season with live music as you help Toon Brian create a huge comic of the North Pole.

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These are just a few of the events that will be taking place on Light Up Night. This is a great opportunity to take some fantastic photographs. So make sure you take advantage of this opportunity.
Also don't be afraid to take pictures of all the people who will be there, document the moment.

Feel free to post your photographs or anything you have about Light Up Night on here.