December fun at Fifth Avenue Place

Sponsored post by Fifth Avenue Place ~ bringing you all the info for holiday fun in Downtown Pittsburgh!
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More info and the Fifth Avenue Place calendar can be found here.
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December 2013

FREE Parking on Evenings & Weekends

Friday, November 29 - Tuesday, December 24
Monday - Friday: Evenings ONLY (Enter after 4 p.m.)
Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings (enter after 4 p.m.) and Weekends.
See Stores for Details ~ Limit: One Per Person, Please
Directions to the Fifth Avenue Place Garage

Holiday Lunchtime Concert Series

Friday, November 29 - Monday, December 23
Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.

FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley

Every Saturday beginning November 23 through December 21 & Friday, November 29
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley.  Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes. Holly Trolley stops:
Fifth Avenue Place, The Rink at PPG Place, One Oxford Centre, Macy's, and U.S. Steel Tower (Pittsburgh Crèche).

Crystal River Gems International Amber Trunk Show

Wednesday, December 4 - Friday, December 6 ~ 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Poland’s top amber jewelry designer stops downtown for a three day holiday show!  Offering a rare and extended collection of authentic Baltic amber, the show features one-of-a-kind pieces set in sterling silver – all at wholesale prices. Don’t miss out on this exclusive three-day event, only at Crystal River Gems!

Jim O'Brien Book Signing

Thursday, December 5 and Friday, December 20 ~ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Famed Pittsburgh sports author Jim O’Brien returns to Fifth Avenue Place just in time for the holidays!  Stop by the Center Court to meet Jim and purchase one of his autographed books to give as the perfect holiday gift.  New this year is Jim’s latest release “Chuck Noll A Winning Way.”

Creation Stations - FREE Saturday Holiday Activities with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Spiral Into Green

Saturday, December 7 ~ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Be amazed as Chris Handa brings the magic of the holidays to life!  Discover the trick to creating ice cream with the Carnegie Science Center. Then showcase your very own magic by creating spin art and elf hats with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh!

Gift Wrap Express

Monday, December 9 - Saturday, December 21 ~ 11 a.m. - close
Found all the perfect gifts?  Then leave the gift wrapping to us!!  Stop by “Gift Wrap Express” and enjoy Complimentary Gift Wrap on all Fifth Avenue Place purchases.
Complimentary gift wrap available on purchases made December 2 - 21 in Fifth Avenue Place ONLY. Receipt must be presented at time of gift wrapping.

Glass Eye Studio Trunk Show at Crystal River Gems

Wednesday, December 11 - Friday, December 13 ~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stop by Fifth Avenue Place and explore the world of glass art – from ornaments and paperweights to vases and bowls, Crystal River Gems will be selling a variety of hand-crafted glass merchandise from Glass Eye Studio.
Located in Seattle, Glass Eye Studio has designed and created exquisite handmade glass for over thirty years. Through vibrant paperweights, innovative ornaments, functional bowls and vases, Glass Eye Studio creates some of America's finest art glass, even including ash from Mount St. Helens in some of their pieces.

Susan Castriota Book Signing

Wednesday, December 11 ~ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
For the first time at Fifth Avenue Place, meet award winning illustrator and author, Susan Castriota.  Susan was chosen to design an ornament for the White House Christmas Tree in 2008, has been a guest at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and has appeared on numerous national and local television shows.  Children of all ages will enjoy reading the series of children’s books, Wilson’s Wondrous Tails!  The true and inspiring story of Wilson, who was rescued from an animal shelter, will touch the hearts of all who read it.  Stop by on Wednesday, December 11 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm to meet Susan and pick up an autographed book for a special child in your life.

For more information, please visit: www.wilsongetsadopted.com

Gift Certificate BONUS Days!

Thursday, December 12 - Saturday, December 14
       • Thursday - Friday: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.
       • Saturday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
If you're still searching for that perfect present, stop by Fifth Avenue Place December 12-14 and earn a FREE Fifth Avenue Place Gift Certificate with qualifying retail purchases. Simply present your receipt in Center Court to receive:

Spend	Receive
$25 - $49.99	$5 Gift Certificate
$50 - $99.99	$10 Gift Certificate
$100 +	$25 Gift Certificate

Limit: One per customer, please.
There is no better time to wrap up (or start!) that holiday shopping, and Fifth Avenue Place is the destination for Great Gifts this holiday season!

Make-A-Wish and Wish 99.7 FM Light Up A Child's Life Campaign

Friday, December 13 & Monday & Tuesday, December 16 & 17 ~ 6 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Help make a child’s wish come true this holiday season!  Stop by Fifth Avenue Place for the annual Make-A-Wish fundraiser with WISH Radio.  Ron Antill and representatives from Make-A-Wish will be broadcasting live from 6 – 9 a.m. in Center Court, collecting donations and raising awareness for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Creation Stations - FREE Saturday Holiday Activities with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Silver Spectacular

Saturday, December 14 ~ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Make your holidays merry and bright and join The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh making silver foil wreaths and stained glass ornaments! And, our cheerful elves will be on hand with bells on for face painting and balloon art.

Blissful Blue

Saturday, December 21 ~ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Capture the moment with strike a pose photos and display your creativity by creating ice paintings – all with The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh!  Airbrush tattoos help keep the holiday memories alive. And, create keepsake bead rings with the Carnegie Science Center. 

First Night 2014

Tuesday, December 31
Ring in the New Year at the biggest family–friendly celebration in the region – First Night and the raising of the "Future of Pittsburgh" Ball.
For more information, visit www.firstnightpgh.com
 

Please check the calendar frequently, as events often pop up and will be added.

The cutest gifts from Pick Your Plum!

Note sets: $1!!

For the person in your life that loves beautiful, fun & unique gifts, Pick Your Plum is a place to check out this weekend!

Arm warmers: $1.99!

 

Seven deals through Monday. Seven everyday. At seriously jaw to the ground prices.

1: Washi: 9 rolls for $9!! A dollar a roll. Lower than ever!

Chain Seed Bead Necklaces: $3.99!

2:Secret Deals hidden on the site with rub your eye prices. We PROMISE you will want to hunt for these. They will be items that have never been priced as low as $2. Ooooo, the thrill of the hunt!

Wool Hats: $7.99!

Cream Square Tins: $2.99!

 Knit Infinity Scarves; $4.99!

More deals coming every day!

Happy shopping here!

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65% Off select BabyLegs products + FREE SHIPPING!!

Starting Thursday, 11/28 - Tuesday, 12/3, customers can enjoy up to 65% Off select BabyLegs products + FREE SHIPPING on all orders with no minimum purchase.

 EXCLUSIVE Cyber Monday legwarmer bundles: 3 pairs of legwarmers for $12!

These make excellent gifts! They have leg warmers, socks & tights.

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I use these so much with my kids (both boy & girl)! Great for layering in the winter, potty training, crawling, and just looking so cute with skirts & shorts. :)

Shop now!

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Harlem Globetrotters: Ticket Giveaway!

Harlem Globetrotters

CONSOL Energy Center

Thursday, December 26th, 7pm

 

Bring the whole family to the Harlem Globetrotters brand new "Fans Rule" show and get 25% off your tickets.

Use password SAVE to get 25% off and order your tickets here.

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The biggest family show in America is coming to CONSOL Energy Center when the Harlem Globetrotters take fan participation to the extreme by letting fans decide which NEW Globetrotter rule they'll add to the game like 6 on 5 or the Trick Shot Challenge! Experience hours of fun for kids, grandparents and everyone in between.

 

 My son LOVES this show every time it comes to town!

 

GIVEAWAY:

FIVE winners will win 4 tickets each! 

Winners will receive vouchers to exchange for tickets at the CONSOL Energy Box Office.

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Go here to enter

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Contest open for entries until Sunday, December 8th, 2013, 7pm.

Winners chosen at random. Winner has 48 hours to claim prize or a new winner will be selected. 

 I was given tickets for my family in exchange for promoting this event.

 

 

THREE RIVERS CLASSIC hockey ticket giveaway!

THREE RIVERS CLASSIC 

Division I Men’s College Hockey Tournament

CONSOL Energy Center

December 27-28, 2013 

SESSION ONE:   Friday, 12/27

4:30pm:  Boston College vs.  Bowling Green State University 

7:30pm:  Robert Morris University vs. Penn State University

SESSION TWO:   Saturday, 12/28

4:30pm:  Consolation Game (two defeated teams from Session One)

7:30pm:  Championship Game (two winners from Session One).

Trophy presentation and award ceremony to follow

Ticket prices

Two day packages: $20, $27.50, $40, $65

Individual Sessions:   $12.50, $17.50, $27.50, $40

TWO DAY PACKAGES GO ON SALE ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 AT 10:00AM AT THE DICK’S SPORTING GOODS BOX OFFICE AT CONSOL ENERGY CENTER, TICKETMASTER.COM, ALL TICKETMASTER OUTLETS OR CHARGE BY PHONE AT 800-745-3000.

GIVEAWAY:

We have THREE family 4-packs of 2-day passes to give away! That's for all 4 hockey games!

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Go here to enter.

Must enter complete info to be eligible, i.e. first/last name.

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Contest open for entries until Friday, December 6th, 2013, 8pm. Winners chosen at random.  

Lovin' these small businesses!

If you follow Pgh Momtourage at all, you've probably noticed that I'm pretty excited about Small Business Saturday this holiday season! The over-consumerism of the big box stores has begun to over shadow the holidays and when they took over Thanksgiving, I was ready to avoid them all together. I've been enjoying browsing through my Small Business Saturday listing and already begun making fun, personal purchases. I love that they are supporting so many hard-working people (many who I have gotten to know through the Momtourage) and I think SBS is going to be a huge boost to these businesses this year!

So in this post I am highlighting a few of my friends who make the most beautiful products! They are not local to Pgh, but they are all talented, creative moms (except Perch, no kiddos yet. :) who work like crazy to take care of their families, but allow us the pleasure of having pieces of their amazing works in our homes.

BROWN-EYED GIRLIES

• Stock up on headbands and bows for Christmas, baby shower gifts, birthdays and more!! Most bows and clips are interchangeable. Most of the snap clips, clippies or bows can be worn alone or attached to the interchangeable headbands or beanie hats. Adorable girl scarves as well.

 BEDECKLE

• Beautiful scarves, earrings, clutches, head wraps + more! Perfect gifts for women in your lives.

 PERCH SHOP

• Home of the rope box, custom rope knots, & cool vintage wooden crates! Check back often as new crates and rope are added all the time.

 CRANNY FOUND FAVORITES

• Her inventory changes year round and often includes great calendars, a Christmas album, wreaths, yarn Christmas trees, yarn letters + more! Check out her 2014 Year-at-a-glance calendar. Ain't nobody got time for that! // Sweet Brown & One is not born into the world to do everything but to do something. // Henry David Thoreau. Or per-order Here + There // A Christmas collection of original piano solos.

 97 DESIGN INC.

• Baby bibs & burp cloths, scrabble tiles, rope scarves, wooden signs, jewelry holders, pillows, chalkboard frames + more!

 

Fun Slides Carpet SkatePark

 Fun Slides Carpet SkatePark is the world's ONLY carpet skatepark and is located nearby in Greensburg, PA! Fun Slides Skatepark & Party Center offers super cool unique birthday party and family fun!

For years, kids all over the country have asked us to create a really cool space where they can use our Fun Slides Carpet Skates on ramps, jumps and grind rails… and our 12,000 sq. ft Fun Slides Carpet Skatepark is it! (the blacklight atmosphere just makes it even more cool!) A safer yet thrilling alternative to skate boarding, inline and ice skating, carpet skating is fun for all ages (typically age 4 and up). Unlike other sports that take lots of practice, carpet skating takes only minutes until you are confidently sliding around.

 You will feel like one cool parent when you come with your kids to Fun Slides Park! Sure you could just sign their waiver and drop them off but maybe you’d like to stay. Whether you plan to sit in our ‘free WiFi’ viewing lounge and watch or you’re courageous enough to skate too, you will be cool…because you came as a family.

Carpet Skating is safer than most other skating sports because the skating surfaces are carpeted. It takes just minutes to learn and because it is so easy to be taught, it is a terrific confidence builder. We have witnessed over and over the most awkward of kids feel like an accomplished skater in minutes! And it burns lots of calories! You might appreciate the exercise value but your kids just love to slide and grind…in a safer, softer alternative to ice or concrete.

Yes carpet skating can get extreme but you can also simply walk while wearing Fun Slides…you only slide if you want to. The ‘gripper grooves’ on the bottom provide traction so you can actually run wearing them. Don’t worry, we’re happy to give lessons…each new skater is assigned a skate instructor to work with them until they feel comfortable to skate on their own.

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SPECIAL OFFER:  Buy one admission at $10 get second admission half off. And $20 off a Birthday Party Package or Private Group Event (must mention when booking). Print coupon here.

Christmas card deal!! 25% Off AND Free Shipping – SITEWIDE

 If you haven't picked up your Christmas cards yet, today is the day!

Tinyprints is holding a sale, ONE day only!

ALL DAY Wednesday, Nov. 13th  get 25% Off AND Free Shipping – SITEWIDE.

Code: HOLIDAY25FS

 

Go here and get this little detail crossed off your holiday list!

Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Duquesne Dukes ticket giveaway!

The City Game presented by GNC

Men’s College Basketball - Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Duquesne Dukes

CONSOL Energy Center

Date:  Saturday, November 30, 2013

Time:  1:00pm

Televised on CBS College Sports

Tickets on sale beginning Friday, September 27 at 10:00am

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Don't miss a minute of the action as the Pitt Panthers take on the Duquesne Dukes! The College Basketball tradition continues as Pitt and Duquesne go head to head in The City Game presented by GNC. Get your tickets at the Box Office or through Ticketmaster.

Pitt vs. Duquesne

November 30 at CONSOL Energy Center

 

GIVEAWAY:
FIVE lucky winners will each win 2 tickets!

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Go here to enter.

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Contest open for entries until Wednesday, November 20th, 2013, 8pm. Winners chosen at random. Entrants must provide complete info including full name & address.

November Events at Fifth Avenue Place/Downtown Pittsburgh

Sponsored post by Fifth Avenue Place ~ bringing you all the info for holiday fun in Downtown Pittsburgh!
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More info and the Fifth Avenue Place calendar can be found here.
Follow them on Twitter here.   

November 2013
American Cancer Society Card Sale

Friday, November 8 ~ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The holidays are just around the corner. Are you already looking for that perfect holiday gift? Pick up a special holiday card for your family and friends at the American Cancer Society Card Sale and give the gift of hope. Specially designed Pittsburgh scene holiday cards, created by local artist Linda Barnicott, will be on sale this one day only. Previous collectible holiday cards created by Linda Barnicott will be available. Other items for sale will include: large framed paintings of Pittsburgh, large unframed prints, mini framed and unframed prints, ornaments, note cards, magnets, and mugs. A portion of proceeds benefits the American Cancer Society.
The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. Together with millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.
For more information about the American Cancer Society, visit their website.

Bead Trunk Show at Crystal River Gems
Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13 ~ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Have you ever wanted to make your own jewelry? Have you tried searching for rare and unique beads, only to come across the same old designs? Crystal River Gems is your solution!
During their Bead Trunk Show on November 12 and 13, Crystal River Gems will be offering one-of-a-kind beading supplies just for you. Browse the huge selection of ornate beads, stones and more, and create beautiful custom jewelry for you and your friends.
While you’re there, sign up for one of Crystal River Gems’ beading classes, where experienced designers and teachers will give you the inside scoop on jewelry-making!

"Fill-a-Bag" and Save 40% at Crystal River Gems
Thursday, November 14 and Friday, November 15 ~ 10 a.m. - close
Want to limit your plastic bag usage and save 40% on custom jewelry and other wonderful gifts of nature? Visit Crystal River Gems on November 14 and 15 to shop the semi-annual Fill-a-Bag Sale!
Here's how it works: Stop by to pick up your FREE reusable tote bag, fill it with your favorite glass art, beaded jewelry and much more, and save 40% off all items in the bag.
If you’ve been admiring a certain gemstone earring set, agate slice necklace or Glass Eye Studio paperweight, now’s the time to explore the wonders of Crystal River Gems and treat yourself to a discount you won’t want to pass up!
Please note: Offer excludes sale items.

Jim O'Brien Book Signing
Friday, November 15 ~ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Famed Pittsburgh sports author Jim O’Brien returns to Fifth Avenue Place just in time for the holidays!  Stop by the Center Court to meet Jim and purchase one of his autographed books to give as the perfect holiday gift.  New this year is Jim’s latest release “Chuck Noll A Winning Way.”



53nd Annual LIGHT UP NIGHT®

Friday, November 22 ~ 5 - 9 p.m.
Kick off the holiday season with Pittsburgh's biggest celebration - Light Up Night! Fifth Avenue Place is hosting a magical evening of festive family entertainment, so mark your calendars!


Lighting of the Unity Tree

7 - 7:15 p.m. ~ Corner of Penn Avenue and Stanwix Street
Join one of Pittsburgh’s best known neighbors, Mr. McFeely, thousands of Pittsburghers, majestic bagpipers and a splash of fireworks to kick off the official lighting of the historic Unity Tree ~ presented by Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield.

 

 

 

Fifth Avenue FREEZE

5 - 9 p.m. ~ Corner of Fifth & Liberty Avenues
Visit Pittsburgh’s very own version of the North Pole at the Fifth Avenue FREEZE!  Life-sized carving of Santa comingdown the chimney will fill the chilled air with warmth of wonder and magic.  Get up close and snap photos with Ice Penguins, Snowmen, Doves and more. Enjoy live ice carving shows while kids test their skills at Arctic games.

Family Fun & Festivities

5 - 9 p.m. ~ First Level and Outside

• Catch up with the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh and create your own Luminary to light your way throughout downtown.   

• Snap photos with our holiday costumed character “Baby Penguin” and celebrate with a commemorative Airbrush Tattoo.

• Get in the holiday spirit with live musical performances by the:

  Roger Barbour Jazz Quartet 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
  Max Leake Trio                 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley

Every Saturday beginning November 23 through December 21 & Friday, November 2911 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Discover all the sights and sounds of the holiday season in downtown Pittsburgh aboard the FREE Fifth Avenue Place Holly Trolley.  Hosted by Santa’s little helpers, trolleys circle downtown each weekend picking up at stops approximately every 15 minutes. Holly Trolley stops:
Fifth Avenue Place, The Rink at PPG Place, One Oxford Centre, Macy's, and U.S. Steel Tower (Pittsburgh Crèche).

FREE Parking on Evenings & Weekends

Friday, November 29 - Tuesday, December 24
Monday - Friday: Evenings ONLY (Enter after 4 p.m.)
Enjoy FREE Parking with any $20 Fifth Avenue Place retail purchase in the Fifth Avenue Place Garage on Evenings (enter after 4 p.m.) and Weekends.
See Stores for Details ~ Limit: One Per Person, Please
Directions to the Fifth Avenue Place Garage

Holiday Lunchtime Concert Series

Friday, November 29 - Monday, December 23
Live musical performances from some of Pittsburgh’s favorite artists bring the sounds of the season to life during the always entertaining Lunchtime Concert Series.

Creation Stations - FREE Saturday Holiday Activities with the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

Color Me Red

Saturday, November 30 ~ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Yes, there really “is” a Santa Claus and you’ll find him at Fifth Avenue Place.  Stop by after the parade, meet Santa in person straight from the North Pole and receive a special Surprise.  One of Santa’s favorite helpers, The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, will be on hand with their own little workshops making Poinsettia pins and sun catchers. And, kids can display the colors of the season with creative face painting.