Thursday, April 26th, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sweetwater: No Knead Artisanal Bread
Making crusty, chewy artisan-style bread in your own oven is much easier than you think! In this hands-on workshop, Stephanie Finn will demonstrate a ten-minute dough recipe that anyone can master.
Friday, April 27th, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sewickley Gallery Walk
Come enjoy the galleries of Sewickley at this free event. Élan Gallery (427 Broad Street), House of Two Sisters (507 Beaver Street), International Images, ltd. (514 Beaver Street), Sewickley Arts Initiative (Pop-up space TBD), Sewickley Gallery and Frame Shop (549 Beaver Street), and Sweetwater Center for the Arts (200 Broad Street). Also see the Explore Sewickley Calendar for a full list of businesses who are hosting events in their stores in conjunction with the Gallery Walk.
Sunday, April 29th, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pmSummertime is approaching fast! Imagine yourself on the Amalfi coast without leaving your back porch when you sip some ice-cold homemade Lemoncello. Co-sponsored by the Italian Garden project, Fern Hollow will show you how to make this wonderful natural infusion of lemons in alcohol. As always we try to "buy local" so we will be using Pennsylvania's own Boyd and Blair vodka made from local potatoes. Please bring a 1 quart glass container with a lid (mason jars are perfect) and we will send you home with the beginnings of the national drink of Italy! As always we will have some sweet and savory bites to share and tastings of Lemoncello. Program Fee: FHNC Members $50 per person and Non-members are $65 per person if you want to take home a bottle. If you are interested in just learning the program fee is $25 per person for members and $35 for non-members. Registration is required. Seating is limited. Call 412-741-6136.
Tuesday, May 1st, 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Take a break from the busy world and come to Sweetwater Center For The Arts for a girl's night out! Spend some time with friends creating beautiful art projects in a fun and relaxed environmet. This week is Mixed Media Paintings in the style of Romero Britto. Graphic and colorful, Brazilian artist Romero Britto's work combines the influences of cubism and pop art. We'll look at his paint and patterned cut paper. Come and enjoy the fun of creating a piece of art with this non-threatening project. No previous skills are necessary, and you may surprise yourself with the colorful fun results - hopefully suitable for framing! All materials provided; materials fee is included in the tuition. BYOB. Feel free to bring wine and snacks. Tuition is $30 for members and $45 for non-members. Girl's Night Out classes are for students who are 21 and older.
Saturday, April 28th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
St. James Church Farmer's Market
It's farmer's market time! Come get fresh bread, locally grown vegetables, beef, pork, eggs, flowers, plants and more. Every Saturday from April through November.
Tuesday, May 1st, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Trivia Night at the Sharp Edge Bistro
Every Tuesday test your trivia skills at the Sharp Edge and win Sharp Edge Bucks for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
Wednesday, May 2nd, 7:00pm - 9:00 pm
Vivo Kitchen: All About Riesling Wine Dinner
This event will consist of five food courses, accompanied by six wine courses. The actual wine maker/producer will be the guest speaker, Nik Weis from Leiwen, Germany! Cost is $75, excluding tax and service. Call Vivo at 412-259-8945 for more details.
Friday, May 4th and Saturday, May 5th
Sewickley is steeped in history. Once a summer haven for industrialists and business leaders, the area maintains the feeling of a bygone era with its historic homes and village atmosphere. For two days every other year, six local homeowners offer a glimpse into the area's gracious past, or a stunning vision of the state-of-the-art in design and function. Homes are chosen for architectural and historic importance. The tour will run on Friday, May 4 from 9:00am-4:00pm, bus ($88, which includes lunch) or self-guided ($30) walking tours and from 6:00pm-9:00pm for a self-guided Candlelight Tour (also $30). On Saturday, May 5, self-guided walking tours run from 9:00am-4:00pm. As in years past, a bus tour by Lenzner Coach Lines will be available. Please see the website for more information.
Saturday, May 12th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
47th Annual May Mart
Sponsored by Sewickley Civic Garden Council, this Sewickley tradition features plants and garden accessories supplied by local garden clubs and vendors. Some of the items available for sale include herbs, zinnias, begonias, scented geraniums, petunias, shade and sun groupings, deer-resistant plants and mixed variety "salad bowls." Vendors will offer accessories for gardening and outdoor living. Activities for children will also be available. For more info on May Mart visit www.sewickleygardens.org.
Presented this year by 100.7 Star Pittsburgh, with Zack Williams broadcasting live from noon to 5:00pm. Register to walk your dog in the pet parade and then check out the vendor boutiques, eats and treats, raffles, and of course lots of wonderful, adoptable, four-legged beneficiaries from the Western PA Humane Society. Located in the Green Street parking lot behind Penguin Bookshop. www.sewickleyunleashed.org for details and parade registration.
