Visiting Downtown Pittsburgh was a very exciting experience. As it turned out, we ended up going on a very good day; they were having this thing called Arts Square in an area called Market Square that is a fundraiser based in Pittsburgh. After talking to the CEO, Michelle, we found out that the main goal for the fundraiser is to bring about awareness to the disappearing music and arts classes in schools throughout the Pittsburgh area and across America in general. They had a bunch of different booths set up with many of their artists who were selling their creations for this fundraiser. One of the ones that we saw that looked interesting was a lady who was selling vases and cups that she had painted and decorated herself. There was amazing detail on these, and I was surprised that she said she did about 10 a day. This who area of Downtown was very exciting and there were people everywhere, not only participating in the Arts Square, but continuing on their daily lives in this area. It was definitely alot different than I expected and it was a great time.
My first experience going to Downtown Pittsburgh was great. Not only was it easy to get to by bus, but it had so much going on. The first thing I noticed was the architecture, which was simply beautiful. Then when I started exploring I realized the city holds so much to do. My group and I went to Market Square first. Market square had tons of restaurants to eat at, and would be a nice place to have a relaxing lunch if Arts Square didn't happen to be going on. Arts Square is a festival of arts that travels around Pittsburgh raising money to promote arts in schools and arts in general. There were artists set up all over selling hand painted glasses, jewelry, paintings, and other art pieces. My group had the pleasure of talking to the head of the whole fundraiser Michelle. After leaving Market square we walked around the Cultural District. Lucky us, it turned out to be the 25th birthday of the Benedum. There was a huge party set up and the street was closed down for the celebration. Not only did we see the theaters, but we also got to stop at Agnes R. Katz Plaza which had a beautiful fountain. All in all my experience was very exiting, and I can't wait to go back.
My group and I took a trip Downtown on a nice Saturday afternoon. We hopped on a 71 and rode it for about 7 or so minutes. First stop, Market Square! Market Square is the center of activity and interaction Downtown. It is filled with various restaurants with patio and outside eating areas, so people can enjoy their food while enjoying the company of one another as well. Primanti Brother’s is located there, which is one of Pittsburgh’s signature eateries! Unfortunately, on a Saturday afternoon, it was too busy to talk to an employee about Primanti’s history in Pittsburgh, so we just had to settle for a picture. Coincidentally, “Art Squared” was putting on a display and fundraiser in the center of Market Square the day we chose to go there. Art Squared is an organization that raises money in order to bring attention to and fund the “disappearing arts and music classes in schools”. We asked the head coordinator of Art Squared a few questions and she told us that her program travels to different cities around the country to promote the appreciation of Art. Next stop, the Cultural District. The Cultural District is where all of the magic happens! Many theatres and music halls reside there. September 29, 2012, which was the day we took our trip Downtown, just so happened to also be the 25th birthday of the Benedum Center. The Benedum Center is an arts theatre, responsible for holding various Opera, Ballet, and Broadway performances. We also passed Heinz Hall, which holds concerts from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Cultural District is a very classy place, and a great example of showing the true “culture” of Pittsburgh!
Visiting Downtown Pittsburgh was a very exciting experience. As it turned out, we ended up going on a very good day; they were having this thing called Arts Square in an area called Market Square that is a fundraiser based in Pittsburgh. After talking to the CEO, Michelle, we found out that the main goal for the fundraiser is to bring about awareness to the disappearing music and arts classes in schools throughout the Pittsburgh area and across America in general. They had a bunch of different booths set up with many of their artists who were selling their creations for this fundraiser. One of the ones that we saw that looked interesting was a lady who was selling vases and cups that she had painted and decorated herself. There was amazing detail on these, and I was surprised that she said she did about 10 a day. This who area of Downtown was very exciting and there were people everywhere, not only participating in the Arts Square, but continuing on their daily lives in this area. It was definitely alot different than I expected and it was a great time.
ReplyDeleteMy first experience going to Downtown Pittsburgh was great. Not only was it easy to get to by bus, but it had so much going on. The first thing I noticed was the architecture, which was simply beautiful. Then when I started exploring I realized the city holds so much to do. My group and I went to Market Square first. Market square had tons of restaurants to eat at, and would be a nice place to have a relaxing lunch if Arts Square didn't happen to be going on. Arts Square is a festival of arts that travels around Pittsburgh raising money to promote arts in schools and arts in general. There were artists set up all over selling hand painted glasses, jewelry, paintings, and other art pieces. My group had the pleasure of talking to the head of the whole fundraiser Michelle. After leaving Market square we walked around the Cultural District. Lucky us, it turned out to be the 25th birthday of the Benedum. There was a huge party set up and the street was closed down for the celebration. Not only did we see the theaters, but we also got to stop at Agnes R. Katz Plaza which had a beautiful fountain. All in all my experience was very exiting, and I can't wait to go back.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteMy group and I took a trip Downtown on a nice Saturday afternoon. We hopped on a 71 and rode it for about 7 or so minutes. First stop, Market Square! Market Square is the center of activity and interaction Downtown. It is filled with various restaurants with patio and outside eating areas, so people can enjoy their food while enjoying the company of one another as well. Primanti Brother’s is located there, which is one of Pittsburgh’s signature eateries! Unfortunately, on a Saturday afternoon, it was too busy to talk to an employee about Primanti’s history in Pittsburgh, so we just had to settle for a picture. Coincidentally, “Art Squared” was putting on a display and fundraiser in the center of Market Square the day we chose to go there. Art Squared is an organization that raises money in order to bring attention to and fund the “disappearing arts and music classes in schools”. We asked the head coordinator of Art Squared a few questions and she told us that her program travels to different cities around the country to promote the appreciation of Art.
ReplyDeleteNext stop, the Cultural District. The Cultural District is where all of the magic happens! Many theatres and music halls reside there. September 29, 2012, which was the day we took our trip Downtown, just so happened to also be the 25th birthday of the Benedum Center. The Benedum Center is an arts theatre, responsible for holding various Opera, Ballet, and Broadway performances. We also passed Heinz Hall, which holds concerts from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra. The Cultural District is a very classy place, and a great example of showing the true “culture” of Pittsburgh!