Now Introducing: Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2013 Artist Line-up!

As you read the title to this week’s post, did you envision a boisterous announcer proudly declaring that the Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2013 artist line-up is now available for your viewing pleasure? If you can feel the excitement of New Year’s Eve quickly growing,…

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Highmark First Night Puppet Making Workshops!

Visual artist, sculptor and puppetmaker. These are just three of the many hats Highmark First Night Pittsburgh parade director Cheryl Capezzuti of Studio Capezzuti wears as she kicks it into full Highmark First Night Pittsburgh mode. With nearly a month left until New Year’s Eve,…

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Decoration Station Relocation!

 Creativity is contagious. Pass it on. — Albert Einstein A highlight for many attendees of Highmark First Night Pittsburgh are the Decoration Stations sprinkled throughout the New Year’s Eve celebration.  What is it that draws the Highmark First Night crowd to the various stations?  Is it…

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The Countdown Continues

The once lifeless branch rustles in the wind. A chill runs up your spine. An ominous cloud hovers over the midnight moon. The quick footsteps of goblins and ghouls echoes throughout town. The spirit of Halloween marks the heart of the fall season, but did…

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A Star is Born

Channel surf through your television on any given night and you can guarantee images of hopeful vocalists belting out classic hits in front of intimidating judges and a live audience will be flashing before your eyes on the small screen. As these images pass by,…

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A Car is Born

 The weekend of September 22-23rd marked the kick-off to the Highmark First Night Pittsburgh public workshops and entered with a splash of color. The first workshop, Art Car Weekend, invited participants to transform cars into works of art with the guidance of five Pittsburgh artists. The…

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The Countdown Has Begun!

With the slow days of summer coming to an end it can only mean one thing.  Pumpkin Spice Lattes.  Yes, this is true, and I might have the delicious taste of fall spices on the tip of my tongue, but this is not the reason…

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What did you think?

How was your experience at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh 2012?  How can we improve the event for next year? We appreciate you taking a moment to provide feedback through our online survey!  Happy New Year!

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Plan Your New Year’s Eve Celebration!

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh is just around the corner and now is the perfect opportunity to plan your night! With over 100 events throughout the cultural district in one night, there is a lot to choose from! Check out our Schedule, or view a map…

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Hands-On Activities for All Ages

There is a little bit of everything at Highmark First Night Pittsburgh, from music, dance, live theater, games, puppets and fireworks! Are you ready to get to work with some of these hands-on activities throughout the cultural district on New Year’s Eve? Begin your creativity…

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