Various galleries in the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn Avenue) will open their doors and showcase a variety of artwork and performances. Guests will experience new art and meet the most eclectic array of art makers, old and young, modern and classical, famous and amateur, emerging and veteran, all within walking distance of each other.
The evening brings people of all backgrounds together to socialize, mingle and enjoy the art and entertainment around them. Many of the district’s performance studios often involve their audience in the creative process. Both Dance Alloy and the Pittsburgh Glass Center engage their audiences into the creative processes of dance and glass making.
Participating art venues range from all mediums of art – glass, dance, sculpture, clothing, paintings, clay, spoken word and a vast array of music. There is a little taste of everything on Penn Avenue! Visit us during Unblurred and check it out!
Upcoming Unblurred Events
UNBLURRED is Friday, May 4, 2012
⋆ = venue will be also open Saturday, 1pm to 4pm
Pandemic at Brillobox (4104 Penn) … 9:30pm-2am … Again this month we have a heavy Balkan Theme. Dj Timov always brings the best balkan brass, gypsy turbo folk, macedonian hip hop, russian ska and of course “moonshine slivovitz”. We will also throw down some Casio Cumbias, Turkish Psych, Brazilian Baile Funk, Gypsy Punk Dancehall, Baile Balalaika, Turbo Folk Bhangra, and many more…. GET FOLKED!!!
⋆ Modernformations Gallery and Performance Space (4919 Penn) … 7-10pm … “Eyes Right: New Mixed Media Work” Tate Hudson displays collage work composed of salvaged wood, discarded images, paper, and paint. Through the manipulation of these materials, and the use of color, the artist creates a surreal environment that places the viewer in a unique meditative setting. Exhibit will be on display until May 18. 412-362-0274. http://modernformations.com/
Garfield Artworks (4931 Penn) … 7-10pm … YOU=LOVE. Presenting and reading the release of new children’s coloring book “When Animals Agree: You=Love!” written by T. Klinkhamer and illustrated by Dean Cercone. Also a You=Love installation by creator T. Klinkhamer. Live performances to be announced. Donations requested. 412-361-2262 or http://garfieldartworks.com/
Artisan (5001 Penn Ave) … 7-10pm … work by Michael Patrick. http://artisantattoogallery.com/
⋆ The law office of Richard Walters (5005 Penn), starting 9:30pm. Join us as we dance Classic “Golden Age” Argentine Tango music in the Office, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs to groups like Bajofondo, Gotan Project, Otros Aries and whatever fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon. For info, 412-721-7771.
Saturday — Pittsburgh Tangueros will be hosting an open tango practica and lesson.
The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) … 7-10pm … Featuring “Science FIction Cityscape & Spaceships” by Ryder Henry & “Bionic Beings: Medical, Mechanical & Botanical” by Suzanne Trenney. Special musical guest: Ben Shannon.
Studio 5013 features Sara Rekrut’s “Untitled,” an aluminum, steel, wood and fiber installation. http://sararekrut.com/
⋆ Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn_ … 6-11pm … works of artists Jon Howe and Pittsburgh own Lauren Toohey. And hear the sounds of Raymond Morin, Grand Snafu and Hard Money.
⋆ ARTica (5110 Penn) … 6-10pm … Our window installation for May is “Mother and Child.” See the many renditions of mothers and their little ones in a myriad of mediums and process from religious to hilarious.Enjoy the usual amazing mixture of art, collectibles and antiques some 1/2 off!
Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn), with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art, History, Poetry, Fiction, Biographies, Sciences, Local, Lit Crit, GLBT, African-American, Architecture, Anthropology, Gardening … lots of bargains, too.
⋆ Assemble (5125 Penn) … 6-11pm … “Animals Eating Animals.” The nature of our existence depends on a force both violent and necessary—the obligation to consume one another for the purpose of our continuing survival. From the tiniest organism to the largest mammals, all living things must endure this cycle. This collection of work by Ross Hardy, Joe Mruk, and Jordon Wong is an examination of the ongoing cycle of consumption observed by all animals. Thru May 26. 412-432-9127 or http://assemblepgh.org/
Eastside Neighborhood Employment Center (5321 Penn) … 6-9pm … photo work by students of Carlow University’s Center for Global Learning, from their recent trip to Eastern Europe for a Holocaust Remembrance.
⋆ BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) … 6-9pm … opening for “Images” by LJ Swietch. His work is mainly computer graphics and he’ll have some paintings displayed as well.
Neighborhood Learning Alliance (5429 Penn) … 6-9pm … Think you know what it takes to graduate? Join NLA and area high school students for an interactive artistic demonstration of a journey through high school. Learn about the very real barriers to graduating and find out what small steps you can take today to help make sure that more city youth are graduation ready!
Tee Rex (5440 Penn) … 6-10pm … Vintage clothing and housewares vendors plus never-before-seen tee designs will have something for everyone. All 2011 tees, hoodies, dresses and kids items marked down to a mere $10! Featured guests for this event include: Shannon Merenstein
5450 Modern (5450 Penn) … new shop, featuring midcentury furniture will be open 6-10pm featuring new photography by Jake Wolf.
Voluto Coffee (5467 Penn) … The Commonplace Coffee Co. will be taking over at Voluto and we will be serving Pie and Coffee in the evening may 4th as a special event for unblurred.
⋆ Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) … 6-9pm … Gardens of Glass Spring Studio Sale + Hot Jam. Beautiful glass flowers and more will sprout up at PGC this weekend for the Spring Studio Sale. Local glass artists will sell handmade work at all prices. Plus live glassblowing demonstrations will be ongoing and “Aspire: A Retrospective of Young Talent” will be on view in the Hodge Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. For more info, 412-365-2145 x201. http://pittsburghglasscenter.org/.
Yoga Hive (5491 Penn / Glass Lofts) … Join us for regularly scheduled class from 6-7:15 pm. Next month: stay tuned for Yoga Dance Party: shake your best down dog with a super fun playlist to go along with your yoga practice. Namaste, yinz!
Prep for Unblurred at Verde (5491 Penn). We’re going to have a special spiced lager from East End Brewing in addition to our margarita happy hour from 5-7pm.
Alloy Studios (5530 Penn Ave at Stratford Ave) … 6-9pm … Get moving and stop by Alloy Studios for 30 minute classes — Salsa/Merengue, Bhangra, Belly Dancing and more! All ages and experience levels. Light food and drinks. FREE.
The Waffle Shop (124 S.Highland) will be open from 11pm-3am. Come in for our specials and to be on the live streaming talk show.
4106 Howley (Open Studios)
Come join us, Friday, April 6th, for the inaugural Open Studio at 4106 Howley St. at the corner of Main St. in Bloomfield, featuring new sculptures by Rafael Abreu-Canedo and Paintings by Rose Duggan.
Drinks and refreshments will be served so bring a friend and an open mind.
Private showings available upon request:
rafael@abreu-canedo.com
ABOUT THE ARTISTS:
New sculptural and multi-media artworks by Rafael Abreu-Canedo, exploring the poetic, the political and the other, through a focus on systems, the body and space.
http://abreu-canedo.com
Paintings by Rose Duggan continuing the Belvedere Sequence. These non-objective works play with two-dimensional space while addressing formal
concepts in painting. The result is an exploration of the material distilled to line, color and perspective.
This post was submitted by Rafael.
Unblurred Friday 4/6/2012
Pittsburgh Beautification Project Studios (4810 Penn) … 7-10pm … ‘Obatala,’ mixed media by Bat Saint Chip. Plus work by resident studio artists Katy DeMent, Dean Cercone, James Shipman, Sigh Meltingstar, and Bob Ziller.
Optimus Tech (4820 Penn) … 6-9pm … Open house. Optimus designs and manufacturers fuel system retrofits that enable traditional engines to burn cleaner fuel. See one of their systems and meet its builders. Special guest: robot designer & sculptor Donald Jones.
Modernformations Gallery (4919 Penn) … 7-10pm … “Eyes Right: New Mixed Media Work” Tate Hudson displays collage work composed of salvaged wood, discarded images, paper, and paint. Exhibit will be on display until May 18th. 412-362-0274.modernformations.com
Garfield Artworks (4931 Penn) … 7-10pm … UNRAVELING: a theme explored through paint, mixed-media, installation, sound art and fabric manipulation by Lynn Ratkovich, Monica Cervone McElwain, Kelly Jane Walker, Jamie B Miller
and Bevin Baker, this show inaugurates Siren Studio, an artist-run association. Music from DJ Mosaic. Donation requested. Thru Apr 29. garfieldartworks.com 412-361-2262
Artisan (5001 Penn Ave) … Water color paintings by husband and wife tattooists Jason Lambert and Cara Cable. More at www.blackcattattoos.net
At the law office of Richard Walters (5005 Penn), starting 9:30pm, dance Classic “Golden Age” Argentine Tango music in the Office, and Nuevo/ Alternative Tango downstairs to groups like Bajofondo, Gotan Project. 412-721-7771.
Irma Freeman Center for Imagination (5006 Penn) … 7-10pm .. Featuring “Futuristic City” by Ryder Henry & “Bionic Beings” by Suzanne Trenney. Musical guests (with projections): Universal Beat Union and the Rusty Nail.
Studio 5013 (5013 Penn) features Sarah Wojdylak’s “Untitled,” a reclaimed materials and digital photography installation recounting the 6-month journey of a mysterious & rare illness. swojdylak.wordpress.com
Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn) … Thu Apr 5, 7-10pm, pop culture collectibles and artwork, music by Grand Snafu. …Fri Apr 6, 6-10pm, “Paper Trail” by Edinboro Univ of PA students
& faculty. Juried by printmaking MFA students at Edinboro. Grand Snafu performs at 9pm. …Sat Apr 7, 12-4pm, pop collectibles & artwork; 7-11pm new music by In The Wake Of Giants. most-wantedfineart.com 412-328-4737
Quantum Theater (at Waldorf School, 201 S.Winebiddle) … Now thru April 22, “The Electric Baby.” This tale of urban folklore connects his Romanian mother and his Nigerian father with colorful Pittsburghers. Watch for the coupons being distributed at GA/GI! 888-718-4253.
Mr. Roboto Project (5106 Penn) … 7-10pm … Mirrors and Scribbles, new canvas and paper works by Jim Storch.
Artica Gallery (5110 Penn) … 7-9pm … Meet Morgantics, ARTica’s “Doorway DJ” for the evening as he sends his techno sound explosion down the Avenue.
Check out Awesome Books (5111 Penn), with 1000s of titles in all subjects: Art, History, Poetry, Fiction, Biographies, Sciences, Local, Lit Crit, GLBT, African-American, Architecture, Anthropology, Gardening … lots of bargains, too.
Secret Reactions (5116 Penn) … 6-10pm … Darrell Workman and friends create oscilloscopes from TV’s and giant collage formed with 100s of hand cut papers; also work by Autumn Zwigel.
Assemble (5125 Penn) … 6-10pm … “Post-
Digital Explorations: Material Inconsistency” by Benjamin Rice. This series of design experiments explores an architecture that lacks permanence and stability – constructs that attempt to move beyond typical notions of kineticism and flux, and into a realm that is fleeting and provisional.
Group Against Smog & Pollution (5135 Penn) … 6-10pm … projecting recently-discovered car- toons and a short film that GASP made 40 years ago. GASP is new to Penn Ave but has a long history of fighting for cleaner air in the region.
Catapult (5139 Penn) … 7-10pm … new mixed media collages and drawings by Laurie Trok.
Toonseum Mini Convention (113 N. Pacific and other locations) … 6-9pm … First in a series
of cartoon specific events being organized in Pittsburgh! Toonseum is offering animated displays, cartoon and illustration vendors, projections, kid-toon activities and lots, lots, more! gagifest12.blogspot.com
Pitt Mobile Science Lab (Penn at Pacific) … 5-9pm … Come see and experiment with the wondrous scientific materials that kids in middle school get to see, but adults usually don’t. Its all packed in an awesome 80-foot long, retrofitted trailer!
Eastside Neighborhood Employment Ctr
(5321 Penn) … 6-9pm … Art based on scientific explorations of the fossil record, by 5th-grade students at the Environmental Charter School.
BFG Cafe (5335 Penn) … 6-10pm … “Gather Round the Fire’s Green.” SpeakLife Storytellers Adam Keene, moderates an evening of shared eco story-telling and other green adventures at Penn Ave’s favorite Gyros place.
5426 Penn … 6-9pm …Artist Jessica Rutherford creates jewelry from plastic & glass that can not be recycled in Allegheny County. She’s joined by live action painter Kevin Wenner, who will be working in a large format painting on cargo paper.
Edge Studio (5411 Penn) … 6-9pm … L.J. Swiech creates high-impact, digital prints by painting with robots. Gordon Kirkwood photographs lightning bolts, and high voltage Kirlian photos of everyday objects. Music by Tabla Plus Two.
Quiet Storm (5430 Penn) … 10am-11pm …
All new art work from Ryan Lammie, Jason Rosemeyer, Daniel Shapiro, Melissa Babyak, Gabe Felice, Dean Cercone, Danny Devine and more. Complimentary punch and snacks. Open late with half-price appetizers.
Tee Rex (5440 Penn) … 6-9pm … Add flair to your warm-weather wardrobe with our affordable hand-printed tees by local designers. Featured guests: Elizabeth Klevens, a new local glass artist who incorporates recycled materials; chefs from E2 in Highland Park will give you an idea of some of their simple yet delectable eats and tell you about their Kickstarter; plus gourmet Hot Dogs from our friends at Franktuary. 10% of our sales this night will be donated to Hack Pittsburgh.
5450 Modern (5450 Penn) … new shop, featuring midcentury furniture will be open 6-10pm.
Pittsburgh Glass Center (5472 Penn) … 6–9pm
… March of the Fashionistas, GA/GI’s newly formatted fashion showcase. The hottest eco, tech and vintage-inspired designers and boutique owners will showcase their clothing, their
own creations or share fashion tips. Plus live glassblowing demonstrations will be ongoing and “Aspire: A Retrospective of Young Talent” will be on view in the Hodge Gallery. This event is free and open to the public. 412-365-2145. pittsburghglasscenter.org
Verde (5491 Penn) … 6pm-12am … flavorful food with Latin origins that’s authentic. One of the largest tequila selections in Pennsylvania. Verde hosts: “The Black and Gold City Goes Green.” Pick up new info on how to “green” your home.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater’s Alloy Studios (5530 Penn) … 7-9pm … Besame! specializes in Latin American music, with emphasis on the sounds
of Colombia, and includes the talents of Jorge Delgado, Paul Cindric, Melissa Alliston & Roger Day.
Also: Saturday, April 7 from 9:30am-8pm at Union Project (801 N. Negley) … MONSTER OPEN HOUSE with all-day activities for the whole family including puppetry, a ceramics showcase; yoga and zumba; paper-making and a visit with the mini Power Flower. Ends with an all ages ago-go at 6 pm.
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Toni Gigante opening Art show
Opening Reception
Friday Dec.2
@ cats & dogs coffee house.
4059 Penn Ave@ 6pm.
412 621-1547
Show goes thru the month of December.
This post was submitted by Toni Gigante.
Unblurred, Friday December 2, 2011
Friday, December 2
1PM-10 PM | ARTica Gallery – 5110 PENN AVE | Daviea Davis stain Glass; “Mother and Child” Holiday display and a whopping 50% Off many box lot items Friday-Saturday
6 PM – Midnight / The Irma Freeman Center for Imagination, 5006 Penn Avenue. Lascaux to Garfield Art Salon & Puppet Happening organized by Tom Sarver. Works by 50 Pittsburgh artists available for purchase “off the wall,” benefits Puppet Happening (Free). Puppet Cabaret 11 PM – Midnight ($5 – $10 suggested). Saturday, December 3rd hours Noon – 5 PM. http://www.irmafreeman.com Phone: 412-924-0634
6PM-11PM | AWESOME BOOKS – 5111 PENN AVE.
BOOKS. Check out Pittsburgh’s newest bookstore – thousands of titles in all subjects: Art, History, Poetry, Fiction, Biographies, Sciences, Local, Lit Crit, Pop Culture, Women’s Studies, GLBT, African-American, Architecture, Anthropology, Philosophy, Archeology, Psychology, Gardening, VHS movies … lots of bargains, too.
6 – 9 PM: PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER – 5472 PENN AVE. Holiday Glass Sale. Festive, funky and fanciful glass gifts for sale for three days only! Regional glass artists will display unique vessels, sculptures and jewelry at all prices. Plus, you’ll see heat defying acts of art in the state-of the-art glass studios and “Ten More Years on Penn” in the Hodge Gallery. For more information, call 412-365-2145. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.
PANDEMIC (6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY) @ BRILLOBOX 4104 Penn Ave9:30pm-2:00am YES THATS RIGHT 6 YEARS!!!!WAHOOOOOOO!!!! LET”S PARTY!!!!Gentleman Juddy and Pandemic Pete celebrate just like we do every month playing the BALKAN, the GYPSY, the CUMBIA, the BHANGRA, the BAILE FUNK, the DANCEHALL, the RAI, the KUDORO, the TALLAVA, the TURBO FOLK, the KLEZMER, the BOOGALOO, the FUNK, the REGGAE, the RUSSIAN SKA, the CHICHA, the SAMBA, the AFROBEAT, the HIPLIFE, the KWAITO, and more…
630 pm - 9:30 pm || 5005 Penn Ave. LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERSOpening – Ceramic artist April West will display her functional pottery a/k/a tea and table ware, that is notably influenced by the Japanese tradition. There will be one traditional tea ceremony performed at 7:30pm by Kazuko Macher, dedicated to the people of Japan. Tea and treats will be provided gratis.
930 PM-1:30AM || 5005 Penn Ave. LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/k/a THE DANCE EMPORIUMALTERNATIVE AND CLASSIC MUSIC ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA1ST FRIDAY UNBLURRED HABEAS CORPUS MILONGA (930 PM – 1:30 AM) 930pm dance. Come join us as we dance Classic “Golden Age” Argentine Tango music in the Office, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to groups like Bajofondo, Gotan Project, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon, and . For information contact rjwesquire@gmail.com 412-721-7771
The Cotton Factory / TeeRex Syndicate 5440 Penn AvenueJoin TeeRex at their headquarters for December’s Retail-A-Ho-Ho! We’re inviting you finish up your holiday shopping early at our place during Penn Avenue Unblurred. Our faithful guests will be supplying local food, local apparel and local beer. Not to mention while-you-wa…it tees and 4 artists will be vending to supply all your gift giving needs. Please also bring some non-perishables for the Pgh Food Bank, as we will be collecting for them too! To say good bye to 2011 & thank our fans, all regularly priced tees will be $11!! Yowza! Megan The Cotton Factory / TeeRex Syndicate 412.362.0748 Megan’s Studio Hours: Monday – Thursday 10am-5:30pm mf@cottonfactory.com
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Spaces Corners (100 43rd Street), an artist-run bookshop, gallery, and project space dedicated to contemporary photography will host a closing party for Animals That Saw Me, an exhibition & book by Ed Panar. Signed copies of the book will be available. Spaces Corners is located in suite 104 at The Ice House studios. http://spacescorners.com
7PM-10PM | MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE – 4919 PENN AVE. WINTER IN FRAMES: JURIED EXHIBITION. Artwork from local artists and non-artists will be on display! Visitors to the gallery determine the winners as they vote for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Exhibit runs to January 14th. 412.362.0274. wwww.modernformations.com
Artist Sam Perry will be at The Waffle Shop starting at 11:30 presenting Scheiße Zeig, an experimental platform that explores thecollation of citizen opinion and reporting in a talk show format. The fourth episode–Stadt Flegeln–will explore “urban sprawl” through the creation of a cityscape by the artist and members of the audience onstage as well as the illustration of the second issue of Paper News, a literary magazine spanning genre and contributors nationwide.
I Made It! for the Holidays is a craft market wonderland that will pop up in Bakery Square on Friday, December 2nd from 5 – 10 pm and Saturday, December 3rd from 11 am – 6 pm. More than 80 regional artists will offer truly unique wares handcrafted here in our community. Enjoy hands-on craft activities, demonstrations, music and sweet treats. Bring your shopping list and cross everyone off in one trip while supporting the local economy at the same time. For more information, or to meet our artists visit www.imadeitmarket.com.
Studio 5013 presents “Steeltown Girl,” “Chemistry,” “You Know” and “It’s For the Best.” Collage, mixed media by Mundania Horvath. www.reconstructing-ideas.com.
8-11|International Childrens Art Gallery |5020 Penn hosts BLACK BOX BAGELS AND BREW, live music,simple art, information: 412-403-8568
Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn Ave)Jason Woolslare provides a juxtaposition of imagery as he tries to emulate society’s visual noise in his artistic process. Jointly, Aaron Shafer illustrates the images that develop in his head while writing music. Grand Snafu performs at 9pm. Saturday 12/3 Chatham University Word Circus 7:30pm. BOTH EVENTS ARE FREE. most-wantedfineart.com 412-328-4737
At Mr. Roboto Project (5016 Penn), art by Jes LaVecchia, and musicalperformances by Elliott Sussman, and The Sock Market. 7-9pm.robotoproject.info
At Assemble (5125 Penn), the first annual HyperLocal Show + Art Bazaar featuring work by artists/technologists who live in a 10-block radius from Assemble. 6-11pm. 412-432-9127 or assemblepgh.org
Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Avenue 7-10 pm MY FAREWELL SHOW. A retrospective of works in photography, ink drawings, and paintings showcasing the talents of Adia. Her final exhibit in Pittsburgh before leaving our scene for the Big Apple. Donation requested. Runs until Dec 24. 412-361-2262. www.garfieldartworks.com
Shadow Lounge is having an event F at 9pm called Don’t Sweat The Technique. It is a soul/hip-hop/funk event that features The Swift Techniques, Chris and the Dope Techniques, Lyndsey Smith, and Pittsburgh TripleThreat. The show is $8 for 18 and over, $5 for 21 and over.
Study Hall Series, 7-10pm at Imagebox (4933 Penn) Robert Pell transforms 30-year-old illustrations into funky 3-D pop-up art. Many feature futuristic landscapes and abstract cartoon-like characters originally created in the span between English and Geometry classes in 1980.
Other Events:
Saturday, December 10th
12-7pm Highland Park Pottery Tour
7pm-11pm Ceramics Co-op Holiday Sale at Union Project
801 N. Negley Avenue, Pgh, PA 15206
In the spirit of community building, Artists of the Union Project Ceramics Cooperative are joining forces with other Pittsburgh potters to bring you a free, family friendly celebration of all things clay! This day long event, sponsored by Standard Ceramics, will include a self-guided tour to six Highland Park locations (12-7pm) and will culminate in a ceramics celebration at the Union Project Studio (7-11pm). For more information, visit highlandparkpotterytour.wordpress.com to view a map and to receive up to date information about the event.
Unblurred is a monthly event that opens the Penn Avenue Arts District (4800-5500 Penn) for exploration by adults & children. The Penn Avenue Arts Initiative (PAAI) is a joint strategy of Bloomfield-Garfield Corporation & Friendship Development Associates to support artists in the renovation of blighted, formerly vacant buildings & in turn create an artist niche along the Penn Avenue Corridor. PAAI is supported by: Anonymous, Community Design Center of Pittsburgh, Heinz Endowments, Hunt Foundation, Local Initiatives Support Corporation, Main Street Pittsburgh (a program of the Urban Redevelopment Authority, City of Pittsburgh, & the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development), Pittsburgh City Council, Pittsburgh Partnership for Neighborhood Development, Saturday Light Brigade, Urban Redevelopment Authority.
Toni Gigantes opening art debut on Friday Nov 4th. Spinning Plate Gallery 5720 Friendship Ave. 6pm
Spinning Plate Gallery opening art event.5720 Friendship Ave.Friday Nov 4th@ 6pm.Art work by Toni Gigante
This post was submitted by Tonimarie.
REBLURRED Nov 4, 2011
Pandemic at the Brillobox W guest dj JORO BORO.W/ pandemic pete and juddy
As well as performance by Unção Capoeira Pittsburgh 9:30pm – 2 am.
Spinning Plate Gallery opening art event.5720 Friendship Ave.Friday Nov 4th@ 6pm.Art work by Toni Gigante
7PM-10PM | MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE – 4919 PENN AVE.
BUTTERFLY KINGDOM: THE ARTWORK OF CHRISTIAN BREITKREUTZ AND STEPH NEARY. Show runs through November 25. 412-362-0274 www.modernformations.com
5PM -10 PM | ARTica Gallery – 5110 PENN AVE | Featured Artists: LaVerne Kemp and Daviea Davis. Be prepared to be dazzled! Davis’ glass designs on recycled windows will radiate with brilliant, bold color in our shop windows. Kemp amazes with her trunk show–a ship load of tempting treats: hand-loomed wearable art and glamorous jewelry! Plus enjoy our annual ARTica Holiday Sale. 412-596-6521
Waffle Shop | Scheibe Zeig (“Crap Show”) is Sam Perry’s experimental platform that explores the collation of citizen opinion and reporting in a talk show format. In conjunction with Unblurred, Perry will be featuring issues of freedom of speech starting at 12:00 A.M. on the 5th–coinciding with the release of “Paper News,” a literary magazine that will be illustrated by customers and digitally uploaded for mass readership.
6pm-11pm _ assemble, a community space for arts + technology _ 5125 Penn Ave – “Lizzy De Vita: So_lo”, a show about showing in a gallery. Lizzy De Vita is an artist living and working in Pittsburgh who is interested in ways that process and technology alter perception and consumption. She works in a constellation of media, including video, installation, performance, sculpture and printmaking. Her show at assemble will be comprised of multiple new works that consider presence. The exhibition will include an array of site-specific works in a wide range of media, including live performance. Stop in and enjoy the fellowship of like-minded individuals. Free and Fun! The work will be up until November 26th. 412_432_9127 http://assemblepgh.org/
Mr. Roboto |November’s unblurred is part of our grand opening weekend, it’ll feature art by Mike Budai, Music by Frizz and 1 more performer TBA, and hopefully some other junk.
Garfield Artworks, 4931 Penn Avenue. 7-10 pm.
MAKING THE SCENE. Documentary photographs of the Pittsburgh local music scene, as well as additional photographic works, by David Burtt Harris. Donation requested. 412-361-2262. www.garfieldartworks.com
930 PM-1:30AM || 5005 Penn Ave. LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE a/k/a THE DANCE EMPORIUM
ALTERNATIVE AND CLASSIC MUSIC ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA
1ST FRIDAY UNBLURRED HABEAS CORPUS MILONGA (930 PM – 1:30 AM) 930pm dance. Come join us as we dance Classic “Golden Age” Argentine Tango music in the Office, and Nuevo/Alternative Tango downstairs in the Artspace and explore and dance Argentine Tango to groups like Bajofondo, Gotan Project, Otros Aries and whatever arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango musical lexicon, and . For information contact rjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771
6PM-11PM | AWESOME BOOKS – 5111 PENN AVE.BOOKS. Check out Pittsburgh’s newest bookstore – thousands of titles in all subjects: Art, History, Poetry, Fiction, Biographies, Sciences, Local, Lit Crit, Pop Culture, Women’s Studies, GLBT, African-American, Architecture, Anthropology, Philosophy, Archeology, Psychology, Gardening, VHS movies … lots of bargains, too.
Thu. Nov 3th @ AVA – Pittsburgh Promise Fundraiser – 5p-9p
Thu. Nov 3th @ Shadow Lounge – Release Open Mic/Stage – 9p | 18+Over | $3/21+ or college ID | $5 18+
Fri. Nov 4th @ Shadow Lounge – WRCT Fall Dance Party – 9p | 18+
Fri. Nov 4th @ AVA – Ready or Not Fridays w/ DJ Vex | 21+ (free w/ Unblurred map)
Fri. Nov 4th @ Shadow Lounge – African Dance Party – 9p | 21+ | $5
TeeRex |5440 Penn Ave.| Join TeeRex at the retail headquarters for November Craft-O-Tron_tacular! We’re inviting you to get started on that holiday shopping early at our place during Unblurred. Our faithful guests will be supplying local food, local apparel and local beer. Not to mention while-you-wait-tees and the Craft-O-Tron with 4 of its artists will be vending, in the flesh, to supply all your gift giving needs. It’ doesn’t get any more handmade than that.
Studio 5013 presents, “Vote: Gabe Felice Now.” Acrylic on wood, balloons and lights.gabrielfelice@gmail.com
6 – 9 PM: PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER – 5472 PENN AVE.Hot Jam. Free open house featuring heat defying acts of art in Pittsburgh Glass Center’s state-of the-art glass studios. Plus, our brand new installation “Ten More Years on Penn” by Gywlene Gallimard and Jean Marie Mauclet. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.
“A Garden Enclosed” Art Show
Opening on Friday October 7, 2011 from
7 to 10 pm at Spinning Plate, 5720 Friendship Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15206
and running through October,
this show featues the paintings of Barbara Richardscn and new collages
by Richard Schnap. Richardson’s rich,
evocative works are drawn from her
impressions of the elements of nature
while Schnap’s latest pieces further
exploure his perceptions of the modern
world in surreal yet accessible ways.
Also including the wide-ranging musical
accompaniment of acoustic guitarist
Darren Toth. For more info call 412-441-0194.
This post was submitted by rschnap.
Unblurred, Friday, August 5, 2011
5PM-9PM | REDEEMER COMMUNITY CHURCH | 5515 PENN AVE
All are welcome to walk through the renovated 5515 Penn Ave space that Redeemer Community Church occupies and see how the original qualities were maintained with a modern touch. On August 5th, RCC will be hosting cupcake artist Laura Hatajik, from Steel City Confections (http://www.steelcityconfections.com/), recently nominated as one of the best cupcake shops in Pittsburgh. Cupcakes will be available for purchase as well as free decorating for kids. For more information on Redeemer events or service times, go to http://www.redeemerpgh.org/.
END AUGUST UNBLURRED SCHEDULE
6PM-9PM | RETAIL SPACE – 5469 PENN AVE.
CLEARANCE SALE! Select from a number of beautiful pieces; many made of recycled glass. Springtime is a great time to get a head start on gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Weddings, and Graduations. Grab bag gift discounts up to $20.00, No reasonable offers refused.
6:30PM | BIKE PITTSBURGH SMOKELESS PARADE
THE ROUTE: The “smokeless” parade begins at 6:30 pm and ends at Spak Bros. Pizza, 5107 Penn Avenue, where bike parade participants can join in the GA/GI Festival fun! Interested? Tim Kelly is your Contact: Timito@gmail.com
June 4, 7PM (doors open 6:30pm) | DANCE ALLOY THEATER – 5530 PENN AVE.
ALLOY OPEN: TAP INTO THE POSSIBILITIES Dance Alloy Theater is tappin’ into the possibilities for their April “Unblurred”, the ‘First Friday on Penn’ event run by the Penn Avenue Arts Initiative. Heather Ferri, tap dancing Pittsburgh native, introduces a whole new sound to the shuffle, shuffle ball change rhythm we’ve heard since Bill “Bojangles” Robinson tap danced. Ferri’s “Tap into the Possibilities” will expose people to the idea that tap is not just one sound or story. Her dynamic, 8-section piece tells multiple stories through the sounds of taps, contemporary movement, and spoken words performed by college students from Point Park University. Each story danced through tap has its own vibration, as Ferri explains. Her choreography offers a variety of tap dance styles from Broadway to Hoofing, movement and improvisation, and smooth percussion all to music by metal plated shoes against an array of different surfaces. Heather takes the “All American Big Broadway” style of tappin’ to a whole new time step
7 PM-9PM | EDGE STUDIO GALLEY – 5411 PENN AVE.
EXQUISITE CORPS! LIVE GIRLS ONE KNIGHT ONLY! Cunning Stunts: Exquisite Corps is an installation that is as much about presentation as it is about incorporation. There will be a group of eleven people a-dressing the concept of altered ego, (ergo Walter Ego) with permutations of personal reality and fantastical longing. The public will be view these character installations from a center pathway with spaces on both sides each filled with the artifacts and costume of the different personae.
7PM-10PM | INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY – 5020 PENN AVE.
MANDALAS. The word “mandala” is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean circle. Come see art forms that are much more than a simple circle shape.
7PM-11PM | AWESOME BOOKS – 5111 PENN AVE.
BOOK RELEASE PARTY for Spinning Standing Still by Christiane D. Leach & Eden McNutt! Reading at 7pm by Christiane & a special guest. Plus enjoy this newly decorated bookstore (at the Clay Penn site) with a green theme: recycled reading! Select from thousands of titles in all subjects: Fiction, Biography, Music, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, History, the Sciences and more!
7PM-11PM | THE CLAY PENN – 5111 PENN AVE.
MOSAIC WORKSHOP. Help us with the creation of mosaic sculptures beside Awesome Books. Learn how to mosaic 3 dimensional mosaic forms. Fun for the entire family.
7PM-10PM | IMAGEBOX – 4933 PENN AVE.
GREEN, GREEN GRASS – a solo show of new photographs by Justin Visnesky. Justin moved back to his native Pennsylvania in February 2009 after living in St. Louis, Missouri for six years. These photographs were made over the past year and are about what it feels like to be home. A limited edition set of 4″ x 6″ prints will be available during the opening. More of Justin’s work can be viewed at http://www.justinvisnesky.com. Blog at http://www.justinvisneskyphoto.blogspot.com.
7PM-10PM | MODERNFORMATIONS GALLERY AND PERFORMANCE SPACE – 4919 PENN AVE.
THE 6TH ANNUAL SPRING SALON: Juried exhibition by South Western Pennsylvania artists and non-artists will be juried by you! Past winners include Ben and Andy Kehoe, Meg Graham, Jairan Sedeghi, Kat Cole, and Jesse Best! This year view local art and artists never seen before + food, drink, and fun. Cast your vote to see who wins their very own solo exhibition at the gallery in December. Our GA/GI Guest: Electric Owl Studios will display “KICK” Kid’s Interactive Creation Kiosk. 412-362-0274. www.modernformations.com
7PM-11PM | PITTSBURGH BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT – 4810 PENN AVE.
PAINTING PARTY! Come paint with the Pittsburgh Beautification Project!
9PM-1AM | LAW OF OFFICE OF RICHARD J. WALTERS and ADJACENT DOWNSTAIRS ARTSPACE – 5005 PENN AVE.
ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ARGENTINE TANGO MILONGA Come enjoy a healthy dose of classic Argentine music and dancing. We explore new music and dance Argentine Tango to Bajofondo, Gotan Project, Otros Aries and whatever music group arguably fits into the Nuevo/Alternative Argentine Tango lexicon. Classic Argentine Tango in Office and Nuevo dance downstairs. For information: rjwesquire@gmail.com or 412-721-7771
11PM-3AM | WAFFLE SHOP – 124 S. HIGHLAND AVE.
OPEN TALK SHOW IS TAPING GA/GI INTERVIEWS! After the festival, enjoy Pittsburgh’s only public talk show produced live! Sit back watch your fellow patrons while enjoying a hot plate of specialty waffles or take the stage and share your thoughts on The Geek Art Green Innovators Festival or any topic. Show your GA/GI gear or programs and get $1 off your waffles. Or join us at Conflict Kitchen, our adjacent takeout window serving up Iranian cuisine and current events for April.
1PM – 10PM | TWEEK CLOTHING – 4913 PENN AVE.
BLIZZARD SALE! Store wide sale on all apparel, 10-50% off. Stop in and grab all your winter needs, and for live screen printing in store. Make sure to look online to stay up on what’s happening at Tweek only at TweekHub.com.
4PM – 2AM | ENVY & CHEF J TROPICAL RESTAURANT – 4923 PENN AVE.
AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN & VEGETARIAN CUISINE From 4-9pm enjoy our $7.99 dinner buffet special and our $2.50 Happy Hour Drink Special. Live entertainment beginning at 7pm and at 10pm free food and drink specials at the Unblurred After Party. Free admission before 10:30. www.chefjtropical.com
5PM – 11PM | SPAK BROTHERS PIZZA – 5107 PENN AVE.
PORTRAITS Stop by for a bite to eat and enjoy the artwork of Mr. Joseph R. Holtz Jr. The show features Mr. Holtz’s portraits using oil, media and acrylic on inverse glass. Check out Spak Brother’s complete menu here. For more information 412-362-SPAK spakbros@gmail.com.
5PM – 11PM | STUDIO 5013 – 5013 PENN AVE.
WINDOW DISPLAY Stop by the windows at Studio 5013 and enjoy oil paintings by Louise Criss.
5PM – 10PM | FAST>>FWD GALLERY – 3700 PENN AVE.
FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION Join us at the Fast>>Fwd Gallery for our first Photography Show. Focus Your Attention is a juried exhibition showcasing local and international photographers. fastfwdart@gmail.com
6PM – 9PM | ARTica GALLERY – 5110 PENN AVE.
SNOW GO! SALE We need to get rid of tons of old stuff to bring in tons of new stuff! Selling out the the bare walls wouldn’t hurt us a bit! So come and save 1/2 Off on antique furniture, paintings, glass and tablewear, home decor, vintage clothing, jewelry and more! www.gagifestival.blogspot.com
6PM – 8PM C SPACE : COLLECTIVE – 4823 PENN AVE.
WORK BY MICHAEL BENEDETTI Two dimensional and three dimensional work by local artist and sculptor Michael Benedetti. Inspired by his experiences working in Pittsburgh factories, Benedetti translates these ideas into his sketches, print work, and sculptures. For more details about the artist and his work: www.cspacecollective.com
6PM – 9PM | EDGE STUDIO – 5411 PENN AVE.
MOVEMENTS Photographs by David Eskenazi. 412-345-5005.
6PM – 8PM | THE GLASS LOFTS – 5491 PENN AVE
OPEN HOUSE Want to buy a loft? Want to see a loft? Want to learn how? Stop by the nearly complete Glass Lofts for a sneak peak of one of the units. 412-441-6147.
6PM – 9PM AND SAT. 11AM – 2 PM | RETAIL SPACE – 5469 PENN AVE.
CLEARANCE SALE! Springtime is a great time to get a head start on gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Weddings, Graduations. Grab bag Gift discounts up to $20.00, No reasonable offers refused.
6PM – 8PM | MOST WANTED FINE ART – 5015 PENN AVE.
PITTSBURGH Dan Thompson and Jamie Sauer will be showing their photographs of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. These images are pleasing and readable. These two will be bringing their video production skills to a gallery setting. Thompson Video Productions and MWFA are available for rental. Bands start at 9pm: Grand Snafu plus Hang Low 412-889-7526 www.youtube.com/mostwantedfineart
6PM – 9PM | PITTSBURGH GLASS CENTER – 5472 PENN AVE.
FROM THE EARTH TO THE FIRE AND BACK OPENING RECEPTION. In honor of Pittsburgh’s designation as the North American host city for the United Nations World Environment Day on June 5, Pittsburgh Glass Center will host a local juried exhibition of artwork about the environment. Using their hands and three basic elements – sand, soda and flux – 28 artists create, influence, advocate and comment on the current state of the earth. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call 412-365-2145 ext. 201. www.pittsburghglasscenter.org.
6PM – 10PM SCHMUTZ LODGE – 5405 BROAD ST.
UNSTILL’D. CLOSING RECEPTION. The Distillery 4 Program, in collaboration with the Schmutz Lodge, presents the work of eight artists, uniting to overcome the loss of their residency studio. Unstill’d includes site-specific installations and is curated by Distillery alumnus, Rose Clancy. Unstill’d represents the following artists: Heather Pinson, Dave English, Becky Slemmons, Carlea Cannon, Nikki Rosato, Rachel Debuque, Lenka Clayton, Ashley Andrews.
7PM – 11PM | AWESOME BOOKS – 5111 PENN AVE.
THOUSANDS OF AWESOME BOOKS in all subjects: Fiction, Biography, Music, Art, Philosophy, Poetry, Plays, History, Sciences,Movies, etc.
7PM | DANCE ALLOY THEATER – 5530 PENN AVE.
ALLOY OPEN: Celebration of the Next Generation – College. Dance Alloy Theater will open its performance space to showcase the talents of up and coming dancers from three College dance programs; Point Park University, University of Pitt, and Slippery Rock University. Dance Alloy Theater will also share with their audience opportunities the dance organization has to offer through classes, performances, outreach programs, mentoring, and much more. Step into the next generation of dance and meet these aspiring student artists! 412.363.4321
7PM – 10PM | IMAGEBOX – 4933 PENN AVE.
SMALL BLURRY LINES. finds artist Steven Miller tiptoeing the spaces between Art, illustration and craft with a somewhat vulnerable and wobbly balance. With a combination of paintings and drawings on a variety of surfaces, Steven works with an ever expanding storyline to create surreal imagery that is insistent on being interpreted.
7PM – 10PM | INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S ART GALLERY – 5020 PENN AVE.
ART OPENING On the first floor enjoy photography by Laura Bonnet and mix media by Morgan Cahn. Richard Rappaport on 3 for 4, “Whatever Works.” www.richard-rappaport.com or www.internationalchildrensgallery.com