Thursday, February 2nd, 7:20am
Groundhog Day
Will Punxsutawney Phil see his shadow? Let's hope he doesn't and we see an early spring!
Thursday, February 2nd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sewickley Series: Night of Poetry at Sewickley Academy
Award-winning poet Terrance Hayes is the author of Wind in a Box, Hip Logic, and Muscular Music. His book, Lighthead, won the 2010 National Book Award. His other honors include a Whiting Writers Award, the Kate Tufts Discovery Award, a National Poetry Series award, a Pushcart Prize, two Best American Poetry selections, and a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship. He is a currently a professor of creative writing at Carnegie Mellon University. Terrance will recite poems from his old and new collections, where the political and the personal converge in innovative and beautiful ways.
Friday, February 3rd, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
First Friday Happy Hour at Yarns Unlimited
Head to Yarns Unlimited for knitting, knibbles and libations. Also, the "reveal" of a VERY special Dream Club entry for February.
Friday, February 3rd, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sweet Jazz at Sweetwater Center for the Arts
Sweetwater's popular jazz series returns for the eighth year in a row! Spend your Fridays in February enjoying great music with complimentary wine & hors d'oeuvres in Sweetwater's intimate night club setting. Each week brings you amazing talent in a different jazz style.
Tonight- Jessica Lee - A unique fusion of Jazz, Blues, and Rhythm and Blues.
Saturday, February 4th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Open Mic Night at Crazy Mocha
Join musicians and singers in a friendly performing atmosphere at Crazy Mocha in Sewickley. Show off your skills, share your songs, or be introduced to live performance. If performing isn't your strong suit, you can always stop by and check out the local entertainment! Open Mic Night is open to musicians of all ages. There have been people as young as 9 years old up through more "seasoned folks." It's a great time and it's free..and it's a wonderful way to support a local business.
Monday, February 6th, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Vivo Kitchen: A Pork and Pinot Wine Dinner
The dinner will consist of six courses, each with a Pork item and accompanied by a Pinot Noir. The guest speaker for the night is Lee Kuehn, from Vintage Imports Wine. He will discuss the different wines for the evening and how they pair with the food. Cost is $75.00 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Please call 412-259-8945 for reservations.
Tuesday, February 7th, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Trivia Night at the Sharp Edge Bistro
Every Tuesday test your trivia skills at the Sharp Edge Bistro at 7:30pm for a chance to win Sharp Edge Bucks.
Friday, February 10th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Italian Winter Dinner
If you missed the Italian Garden Dinner last summer this is your chance to enjoy a warm and hearty traditional Italian winter dinner served family style in front of a fire inside at the Nature Center. The dinner will include appetizers, vegetables, salad, dessert, and non-alcoholic beverages. This event is BYOB. Reservations are required as seating is limited to 50 people. Admission: FHNC $50/Non-Member $60. Call 412-741-6136 to register or for more info or register on-line by emailing info@fhnc.org.
Please click on the event title for more information and visit www.exploresewickley.com for a full listing of events throughout the year.
Looking Ahead
Spring is in the air, or at least it feels that way this week! To keep that feeling going we wanted to give a heads up to some events coming in May.
Big Bang Comics and Collectibles - All graphic novels, t-shirts and hats are 20% off through Saturday.
MakStudio sale this weekend. Huge markdowns on seasonal items. Everything winter must go! 10% off entire store. Cruise has arrived...including fun bathing suits from SPLENDID.
Spoiled Chics the Boutique - 50% off winter items.
SoHo of Sewickley - 50% of selected items.
Threadz Boutique has a 30-50% off winter dresses and sweaters to make room for the bright and sunny resort wear.
House15143 - House Specials this weekend: 75% off seasonal items, 30% off newly reduced items, 10% of entire store, 10% off February color appointments.
