Oct 30, 2007
Dave Eggers and Valentino Achek Deng [pic: Michael Robinson Chavez - The Washington Post]
“I am not a success yet”, Valentino Achek Deng said. He was responding to a question from an audience member at the American Shorts Reading Series about when and if he would go back to southern Sudan. He recounted a conversation in […]
Dave Eggers and Valentino Achek Deng [pic: Michael Robinson Chavez - The Washington Post]
"I am not a success yet", Valentino Achek Deng said. He was responding to a question from an audience member at the American Shorts Reading Series about when and if he would go back to southern Sudan. He recounted a conversation in which father (his) told son (Valentino) to "go away and come back when you are a success and wearing a suit". Valentino came to Pittsburgh's Hazlett Theater ... Read More
Oct 29, 2007
Check out this recent article on Lawrenceville in the NY Times. Pretty cool!!
Check out this recent article on Lawrenceville in the NY Times. Pretty cool!! Read More
Oct 23, 2007
Check out this article from Travel & Leisure Magazine ranking different aspects of American cities. In defense of our sister city, I would argue that each city has their share of homely residents depending on where you look.
Check out this article from Travel & Leisure Magazine ranking different aspects of American cities. In defense of our sister city, I would argue that each city has their share of homely residents depending on where you look. Read More
Oct 18, 2007
Categories: Music
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers Dirty Ol’ Fall tour stopped by the ‘Burgh last night at Diesel. This was my first visit to Diesel since the Nick’s Fat City days and while the remodeled look is fresh the place doesn’t seem to set up as nice for concerts and definitely has more of a “club” feel than the old hot spot. Some of the intimacy was lost with the show being all ages so adults wanting a drink had to stay upstairs in the balcony section. The crowd seemed a bit quiet and was on the smaller side for this venue and this band.
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers
Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers Dirty Ol’ Fall tour stopped by the ‘Burgh last night at Diesel. This was my first visit to Diesel since the Nick’s Fat City days and while the remodeled look is fresh the place doesn’t seem to set up as nice for concerts and definitely has more of a “club” feel than the old hot spot. Some of the intimacy was lost with the show being all ages so adults wanting a drink ... Read More
Aug 28, 2007
I picked up a flyer/post card at the gym today for the 2007 ImPAct Conference. This conference is organized by Pennsylvania Young Professionals (PaYP) and looks like a great networking opportunity. It’s a 3 day conference: September 28 - 30 at Heinz Field.
To learn more and to register, go to www.payoungprofessionals.com. I would go fast […]
I picked up a flyer/post card at the gym today for the 2007 ImPAct Conference. This conference is organized by Pennsylvania Young Professionals (PaYP) and looks like a great networking opportunity. It's a 3 day conference: September 28 - 30 at Heinz Field.
To learn more and to register, go to www.payoungprofessionals.com. I would go fast if you want to attend. The early bird registration fee is $85 and after Sept. 1 it goes up to $100.
I hope that they have a backup ... Read More
