Adults only: Carnegie Science Center

I recently attended the inaugural 21+ night at CSC.

That's right - no kids allowed!

Have you ever considered the thought of being at the Science Center and actually reading about an exhibit instead of worrying if you have enough food & drink for the duration of your stay, or know where every bathroom is, and spending time somewhere other than the ball factory? :) 

Than this is the night for you!

Take in every detail of the Touring Exhibition of The National GUITAR Museum.

 Yes, we did spend time in the train room. It was rather....peaceful. :)

  What? You thought the 4th floor would be empty?

Nope, there were plenty of adults trying their hand at:

Constructing working electrical circuits

Playing the laser harp and the PVC pipe organ

Engineering dams, locks, channels and flood plains to control the flow of a river

 And don't forget about splashing at the water table!

Yep, we all need some kid's fun sometimes.

 Check their calendar for more upcoming 21+ nights!

I attended with our university student from China who is staying with us for the month of August. She gave it a thumb's up! We especially enjoyed a short show at the Buhl Digital Planetarium!

August events @ The Children's Museum

Oz Rocks!
Fridays & Saturdays, August 3, 4, 10 & 11
Don't miss this action-packed celebration of the music of Oz. You'll be part of the show as you help create a giant twister, fly like a monkey and dance to your favorite tunes in this magical musical adventure.

Oz Art in the Studio

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

• Make a unique silkscreen print of an Oz character
• Take a black and white image over the rainbow by layering vibrant cardstock under an acetate photo from the movie

"Make Some Noise" in August! Check out electric guitar demonstrations, make your own drum, wind chimes and more.

MAKESHOP City
August 2 - 6
Collaborate with visitors and staff to build a minituare village using recycled materials and found objects.

Cook It!
Tuesdays & Fridays
Big Red Room Café Chef Angelo Galioto demonstrates fresh twists on classic recipes using ingredients from the Museum's Garden.

Solar Concert Series
Wednesdays in August
Enjoy free live music powered by the summer sun in Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square. Click here to see the full lineup.

53rd Annual Professional Rodeo in Butler County

North Washington Volunteer Fire Department Proudly Presents The 53rd Annual

PROFESSIONAL RODEO

August 14th through August 18th, 2012
brings professional Rodeo back to North Washington, Pennsylvania for the 53rd year under the sponsorship of the North Washington Volunteer Fire Department in Butler County. The annual event features: Bare back bronco riding, cowgirls barrel racing, team roping, bull riding and more!

FAMILY DAYS Special - Tuesday 8/14 and Wednesday 8/15 - Purchase (2) adult tickets at the Gate ($14ea) and up to 4 children get in FREE! Coupon not necessary for Family Days Offer. 

Shows start at 8 PM Tuesday through Saturday
Rain or Shine!

Admission at the gate is $14 for adults

$6 for children ages 4 to 12

with Free admission for children 3 years of age and younger.

Click here to get $1 off each admission ticket!

More Info and directions HERE.

Broadway Across America: The Addams Family

Last night I had the delightful experience of seeing The Addams Family at the Benedum Center, a co-presentation between Pittsburgh CLO and PNC Broadway Across America – Pittsburgh.

I never really watched the TV show, so besides knowing some of the characters and theme song (of course!), I wasn't sure what it would be like.

Hilarious.

Hilarious.

Hilarious.

Gomez Adams, played by Douglas Sills, does an absolutely incredible job and is definitely the star of the show.

Laugh Out Loud funny.

And to the cast's credit, they even threw a "yinz" in there. :)

The premise: Wednesday Addams has fallen in love. It's time for the parents to meet. The young couple are both begging their parents to be "normal" for this first dinner meeting.

Because it turns out, the boyfriend's parents have a few skeletons in their closet too.

It's really a story that could play out anywhere, right?

Throughout the show, there is such a strong theme of how important it is to be utterly & completely truthful in your marriage.

Showing now through August 12th - get your tickets here.

Balcony seats as low as $35 a ticket!

Buy the way, did you know the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is always the best place to find tickets for events in Pittsburgh? The same tickets through another venue were over $50!

Free Guitar Lessons - Sundays in August

As part of Carnegie Science Center's Guitar Exhibit, Empire Music will offer small-group, 45-minute sessions on the Sonic Acoustic Stage.

{Free with General Admission.}

Try out a guitar or just listen in on some informal instruction. At the end of the lesson time, each person may have the chance to play with the instructor and a drummer! Call to reserve your spot: 412.237.3400, then  press 7.

Check out all the special events as part of the Guitar Exhibit here.

As a former elementary music teacher and current piano teacher, I love seeing kids learning about music and getting instruments into their hands!

Toy clearance - buy 2, get 1 free!

Castle Toys and Games, Your Neighborhood Specialty Toy Store,

Buy 2, Get 1 Free Clearance item!

Stock up for Christmas & birthdays!

Sale ends August 2nd.

Print your coupon here.

Semi-Annual Clearance Sale, B2-Get 1 Free!

Must present this coupon to receive one free item of equal or lesser value for every two clearance items purchased. (Clearance Items Only) Valid During our annual sale July 27 - August 2 -- Though sale is occurring at BOTH locations, Coupon is valid at our WEXFORD Location only. 

WEXFORD
12033 Perry Highway • Wexford, PA
724.933.0060

Open Monday-Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
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Ask about In-Store Kidtivities and family game nights too!
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About Castle Toys & Games.........
THE STORE:
Two floors of creativity, imagination and adventure! We have educational toys, toys for the learning disabled, toys just for fun, games for family game-nights and puzzles for those rainy days. The store is bright, clean and meticulously neat. Many of our products are out of their packages so you can see and feel them. Our customers often bring their friends and out-of-town guests to experience what they call “the best toy store in Beaver County.”
The business is completely independent and locally owned. We appreciate your hard-earned local dollars and do our best to provide the finest, safest and highest quality toys and games available. The last time we counted, we had 1500 line items under $10 each. You'll find something you like!

SALE on membership for Carnegie Museums

Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh is currently holding a sale for one year memberships!  One price gets you & your family access to four great museums all year long! $15 off a family membership, $25 off a premium membership when you join by Sept. 15th. 

Go here to purchase your discounted membership - $15 off a Family Membership, $25 off a Premium Membership. 

{Discount available until September 15, 2012 and NEW membership purchases only.}

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The 4 museums include.............

Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Museum of Natural History 

Carnegie Science Center

The Andy Warhol Museum

 You can also use your membership for other science centers and museums across the country for FREE!! More details here. What a great deal! 

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The Carnegie Science Center has many amazing exhibits for kids from the 

Miniature Railroad & Village  

Highmark Sports Works  

Exploration Station

 Roboworld 

+ much, much more!

Get in on the fun & the discount!

(just in time for the winter months that will be here before we're ready.)