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Tis the Season, Pittsburgh Holiday Events
12-17-12
Guests
Tara Safar, 2012 Carnegie Trees co-chair and member of the Women's Committee
Tara Safar, 2012 Carnegie Trees co-chair and member of the Women's Committee
Joseph
Parr, Primary Dancer, Pittsburgh Ballet Nutcracker
Dennis
Bateman, Director of Exhibits, Carnegie Science Center
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Carnegie
Museum of Art Christmas Trees
Tara Safar, 2012 Carnegie Trees co-chair and member of the Women's Committee, invites guests to celebrate the season with one of the great Pittsburgh holiday traditions: the Carnegie Trees at Carnegie Museum of Art.
Tara Safar, 2012 Carnegie Trees co-chair and member of the Women's Committee, invites guests to celebrate the season with one of the great Pittsburgh holiday traditions: the Carnegie Trees at Carnegie Museum of Art.
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| Carnegie Museum of Art Christmas Trees Photo by Travis Snyder |
For the 51st year, the
museum's Hall of Architecture will dazzle visitors with seven grand, 20-foot
trees, flanking the museum's perennial favorite, the Neapolitan presepio, a beautiful 18th-century Nativity.
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| Carnegie Museum of Art Christmas Trees Photo by Travis Snyder |
Each tree will be stylishly
decorated in the theme of world's fairs, celebrating Inventing the Modern
World: Decorative Arts at the World's Fairs, 1851–1939, now on view in the
Heinz Galleries at Carnegie Museum of Art.
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| Carnegie Museum of Art Christmas Trees Photo by Travis Snyder |
As in past years, several
organizations from around Pittsburgh have lent their own creative flair to each
of the trees. This year's participants include:The Women's Committee of
Carnegie Museum of Art; Carnegie Libraries of Pittsburgh;The Andy Warhol
Museum; The Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy; and The Frick Art & Historical
Center.
Along with the Carnegie Trees, a
visit to the museum’s Neapolitan presepio, one of the finest Nativity
scenes of its kind, has been a Pittsburgh holiday tradition since 1957.
Handcrafted between 1700 and 1830, the presepio teems with lifelike
figures and colorful details that recreate the Nativity within a vibrant and
detailed panorama of 18th-century Italian village life. More than 100 superbly
modeled human and angelic figures, along with animals, accessories, and
architectural elements, cover 250 square feet and create a memorable depiction
of the Nativity as seen through the eyes of Neapolitan artisans and collectors.
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| Carnegie Museum of Art Christmas Trees Photo by Travis Snyder |
Every year, the Trees are organized
by the Women's Committee, a dedicated volunteer organization that assists in
fund raising efforts, and stages some of the museum's biggest public events,
like the Trees and Art in Bloom.
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| The Nutcracker |
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| The Nutcracker |
PBT
presents a unique, Pittsburgh-inspired version of The Nutcracker, a ballet based on the
German tale written by E.T.A. Hoffmann. PBT has performed The Nutcracker since
the company’s founding in 1969. Beginning in 2002, PBT Artistic Director Terrence
S. Orr created an entirely new production with an enhanced storyline, new
choreography and a unique Pittsburgh theme.
PBT’s The
Nutcracker stays true to many of the original elements of Hoffmann’s tale
while lacing the production with the rich traditions and culture of early 20th
century Pittsburgh.
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| The Nutcracker |
Throughout the 20-performance Nutcracker run, no two casts are exactly
alike. Orr creates dynamic casting to enhance creativity
and challenge company members to dance and develop as many as 12 different
character roles throughout the run.
The Nutcracker is ideal for audience members
of all ages. The production is full of magic,
virtuoso dancing, stunning set design, colorful costumes and a variety of
energetic, child-friendly characters.
The
Nutcracker
is onstage at the Benedum Center through December 30, which includes a new post-Christmas performance weekend. For
tickets, visit www.pbt.org or call
412-456-6666. Tickets start at $25.75
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Dennis Bateman, Director of Exhibits,invites guests to visit the Carnegie Science Center Train Exhibit and other holiday events.
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| Miniature Railroad & Village® |
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| Miniature Railroad & Village® |
Located on Pittsburgh’s North Shore, Carnegie Science Center offers four floors of interactive exhibits that are geared for all ages from the smallest scientists to adults! Spend a day to EXPLORE.
New this holiday season is SpacePlace. This new permanent exhibit opened in November 2012. Find out what it takes to be an astronaut! This exhibit features the following interactive: International Space Station Modules, Zero-G Climbers, Micro-G Simulator, Living & Working in Space Wall, Rocket Launch and Parachute Drop and Hubble Telescope
The holiday train event showcases the Miniature Railroad & Village® This permanent exhibit features realistic animated scenes that illustrate how people lived, worked, and played in our region during an era spanning the 1880s to the late 1930s. Exhibit favorites include Fallingwater, Forbes Field, Manchester-Farms, Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler's Knob, Luna Park, Sharon Steel Mill, and a historic Pittsburgh incline.This year’s newest additions include a replica of the original scoreboard and flagpole at Forbes Field, as well as hundreds of miniature lights at Luna Park.The Miniature Railroad & Village has 105 animations, 250,000+trees, 14 aircraft, 85 automobiles, 1 Incline (Monongahela Incline), 60 trucks, 22 horse-drawn vehicles, and 23,000 fans in Forbes Field.
Come to the Breakfast Express on Dec. 22 from 9 am–1 pm. Climb on board for a piping-hot breakfast and see The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience. Plus, explore the Miniature Railroad & Village®, and meet a special guest, Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. It’s a holiday tradition!
There is also a special holiday laser and planetarium show at the Buhl Planetarium running
until January 7th. Experience the magic of the holiday season with a little science at this magical holiday laser show perfect for the whole family. Featuring traditional holiday tunes from across generations to contemporary artists performing their personal favorites, this matinee laser show is guaranteed to be a hit with all ages.
The Christmas Star also runs through January 7th, Join us for this holiday classic as we travel back in time to explore the wondrous star that appeared over Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. Learn about the structure, formation and life cycle of stars, and discover the familiar patterns of stars in the night sky. Compare and contrast characteristics of celestial bodies in the solar system and review Earth's patterns of movement in relation to the stars, Moon, and Sun.
And check out the Polar Express at the Rangos Omnimax Theater through January 1st, showing daily at 3:15 pm. Don’t miss your chance to catch The Polar Express: An IMAX® Experience, starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. This magical holiday film revolves around a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole. And start off the New Year with MessFest 2013. Join in on a truly MESSY way to kick off the New Year with MessFest on Jan. 1, 2013! It's gigantic, it's messy, and it's a unique tradition unlike any other! Get slimy, yucky, ooey, and gooey as you learn about totally messy science!
New this holiday season is SpacePlace. This new permanent exhibit opened in November 2012. Find out what it takes to be an astronaut! This exhibit features the following interactive: International Space Station Modules, Zero-G Climbers, Micro-G Simulator, Living & Working in Space Wall, Rocket Launch and Parachute Drop and Hubble Telescope
The holiday train event showcases the Miniature Railroad & Village® This permanent exhibit features realistic animated scenes that illustrate how people lived, worked, and played in our region during an era spanning the 1880s to the late 1930s. Exhibit favorites include Fallingwater, Forbes Field, Manchester-Farms, Punxsutawney Phil at Gobbler's Knob, Luna Park, Sharon Steel Mill, and a historic Pittsburgh incline.This year’s newest additions include a replica of the original scoreboard and flagpole at Forbes Field, as well as hundreds of miniature lights at Luna Park.The Miniature Railroad & Village has 105 animations, 250,000+trees, 14 aircraft, 85 automobiles, 1 Incline (Monongahela Incline), 60 trucks, 22 horse-drawn vehicles, and 23,000 fans in Forbes Field.
Come to the Breakfast Express on Dec. 22 from 9 am–1 pm. Climb on board for a piping-hot breakfast and see The Polar Express: An IMAX Experience. Plus, explore the Miniature Railroad & Village®, and meet a special guest, Mr. McFeely, the delivery man on Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. It’s a holiday tradition!
There is also a special holiday laser and planetarium show at the Buhl Planetarium running
until January 7th. Experience the magic of the holiday season with a little science at this magical holiday laser show perfect for the whole family. Featuring traditional holiday tunes from across generations to contemporary artists performing their personal favorites, this matinee laser show is guaranteed to be a hit with all ages.
The Christmas Star also runs through January 7th, Join us for this holiday classic as we travel back in time to explore the wondrous star that appeared over Bethlehem 2,000 years ago. Learn about the structure, formation and life cycle of stars, and discover the familiar patterns of stars in the night sky. Compare and contrast characteristics of celestial bodies in the solar system and review Earth's patterns of movement in relation to the stars, Moon, and Sun.
And check out the Polar Express at the Rangos Omnimax Theater through January 1st, showing daily at 3:15 pm. Don’t miss your chance to catch The Polar Express: An IMAX® Experience, starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks. This magical holiday film revolves around a doubting young boy who takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole. And start off the New Year with MessFest 2013. Join in on a truly MESSY way to kick off the New Year with MessFest on Jan. 1, 2013! It's gigantic, it's messy, and it's a unique tradition unlike any other! Get slimy, yucky, ooey, and gooey as you learn about totally messy science!
Get your hands on globs of oobleck and gooey slime; Turn an egg into an "egg-stranaut"...then launch it into the air; Dig into "mars soil;" Play with your food during the pi-eating race; Concoct some sidewalk chalk to take home; Create a masterpiece with finger-paint; and Discover the science of soda with Plant Pop in the Kitchen Theater. WARNING: You WILL get messy! Free with Science Center admission. Visit www.carnegiesciencecenter.com for details on all events.
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