Pittsburgh 2008 Official Visitors Guide - (Page 23) Part Innovation. Part Imagination. Totally Pittsburgh. July 11 – 16 Transplant Games of National Kidney Foundation The only national athletic competition for recipients of all life-saving organ transplants. Petersen Events Center, Oakland www.kidney.org/news/tgames July 12 The Stephen Foster Music and River Heritage Festival The festival, known as “Doo Dah Days,” celebrates the life and music of one of the most influential song writers in America’s history, and Pittsburgh native, Stephen Foster. Allegheny Cemetery www.doodahdays.com July 19 – 20 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix The premier vintage grand prix event in the United States. Schenley Park www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com September 5 – 7 Pittsburgh Irish Festival Traditional and contemporary Irish entertainment. Riverplex at Sandcastle www.pghirishfest.org September 20 Pittsburgh Dragon Boat Festival Event features traditional Asian music, dance and food. South Side Riverfront Park www.pittsburghdragonboatfestival.org September 27 Head of the Ohio Regatta Watch the 22nd annual event as rowers take to the 2.6 mile course on the Allegheny River. Allegheny River/North Shore www.headoftheohio.org October 4 Great Allegheny Passage Community Ride An inaugural bike ride, starting from Washington’s home at Mount Vernon, Va., and ending at Point State Park. Point State Park www.imaginepittsburgh.com October 4 – November 30 Pittsburgh 250 Festival of Lights A must-see as downtown buildings and major institutions in Oakland will be lit by using state-of-the-art technology to project large-scale images, designed by Lucette de Rugy, on the buildings. Oakland and Downtown www.pittsburghcelebrates.org October 9 – 25 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Festival of Firsts A project of The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts is a multi-week festival featuring extraordinary performances by cutting-edge artists from around the globe. Cultural District www.pgharts.org October 17 – 26 Pittsburgh Lesbian and Gay Film Festival 23rd annual event showcasing unique and relevant films. Various theaters, including downtown’s Harris Theater www.pilgff.org November 7 – 20 Three Rivers Film Festival One of the most eagerly awaited annual events in Pittsburgh, this exciting two-week celebration features over 40 films. Various theaters, including downtown’s Harris Theater www.3rff.com Opens Nov. 8 Pittsburgh: A Tradition of Innovation Around the world, Pittsburgh is known as a place where great ideas are born. This new exhibition celebrates the innovators and inventions from western Pennsylvania that have helped change the world. Senator John Heinz History Center www.pghhistory.org November 21 Light Up Night Every downtown building lights up to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Downtown www.downtownpittsburgh.com December 31 First Night New Year’s Eve festival celebrates the arts and cultural vitality of Pittsburgh. Downtown www.firstnightpgh.com Event dates, times and venues subject to change. Information is accurate at time of printing. For more info, go to www.visitpittsburgh.com. 1-877-LOVE PGH 23 http://www.headoftheohio.org http://www.pilgff.org http://www.kidney.org/news/tgames http://www.imaginepittsburgh.com http://www.3rff.com http://www.doodahdays.com http://www.pittsburghvintagegrandprix.com http://www.pittsburghcelebrates.org http://www.pghhistory.org http://www.pghirishfest.org http://www.downtownpittsburgh.com http://www.pgharts.org http://www.pittsburghdragonboatfestival.org http://www.firstnightpgh.com http://www.visitpittsburgh.com
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