2018 NC Holiday Guide 38th Annual WPXI Holiday Parade
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t’s that time of year again -- The 38th Annual WPXI Holiday Parade Presented by Neighborhood Ford Store will take place on Saturday, Nov. 24, from 9-11 a.m. in the heart of downtown Pittsburgh. The parade will be broadcasted live on Channel 11 and streamed on Facebook Live. Local celebrities, talented singers and dancers, marching bands, festive floats, billowing balloons and more will help families all over Pittsburgh get into
the holiday spirit. Pittsburgh native and American Idol finalist Gabby Barrett is scheduled to perform, as well as appearances by the World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters, extreme pogo jumpers from XPOGO, and countless others. In conjunction with the WPXI parade sponsor Neighborhood Ford Store, the parade will also be paying tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Mister Roger’s Neighborhood to create a suitable “Neighborhood” theme. The parade will be focusing on saluting the unique neighborhoods that make up the city of Pittsburgh and surrounding areas. 4 4 4 36
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Arts+Education at the Hoyt
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he holidays are a perfect time to visit Arts + Education at the Hoyt, a regional arts center and museum located in the North Hills Historic District of New Castle, Pa. The adjoining 1917 mansions will be dressed for the season and offer a series of holiday activities through the New Year. Their annual Holiday Open House takes place on Saturday, November 17, from 11 a.m – 4 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to tour the houses, make holiday crafts, shop local art in the Gift Shop, and enjoy complimentary cookies and cocoa. Free gift wrap, child care and refreshments will be offered on Small Business Saturday (November 24) presenting yet another opportunity to browse the handcrafted collections of pottery, jewelry, glass ware, wood crafts, soaps, fibers and more in the Gift Shop. A Holiday Concert by The Pittsburgh Cello Quartet follows on Thursday, December 6, at 7 p.m. by reservation. Tickets are $25 in advance, and sell out fast.
Tours of the Period House will continue through December, featuring collections of vintage toys, decorative arts and antiques, while the art galleries feature a contemporary collection of paintings, ceramics and sculpture by Edinboro University professors and alumni. Although daily admission is free, a $5 donation is requested to tour the Period House. Discounts are available to groups of 6+ by reservations. Please call (724) 652-2882 during business hours: Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more, visit www.hoytartcenter.org. 4 4 4
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Streets of Cranberry Sparkle Night
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ome join The Streets of Cranberry’s many unique merchants in lighting up the 2018 holiday season on Friday, November 9, from 4 pm to 7 pm. Find that special gift idea for the holidays, or simply relax and dine at one of the fine restaurants. The courtyard will be decorated with huge Christmas ornaments, poinsettias, and a beautiful Christmas tree that will be brilliantly lit at dusk! The free family-friendly event will be offering face painting, a photo booth with many props for that unique holiday picture, a prize wheel where the little ones can win one of ten different stocking stuffers, a 30-foot inflatable obstacle course bounce house, along with a live ice carving demonstration. The Streets of Cranberry merchants will be offering specials to help with your holiday shopping. Everyone will be wanting to visit with the person who puts the “sparkle” in this special event, as Santa arrives on a fire truck with lights flashing and siren wailing. Every child can visit Santa and tell him what they hope to find under their tree on Christmas morning. With so many shopping options, why go anywhere else? We’re right in your back yard. Come join us for this fun celebration at The Streets of Cranberry! 4 4 4
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Nurse N’At
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urse N’at, a nursing apparel company, was created to spotlight and recognize all Pittsburgh nurses for the life-changing differences they and the work they do make in the lives of their patients, families and the community. In addition, to providing stylish nursing apparel, Nurse N’at’s goal is to show support and unify all nurses in all areas of care across all healthcare systems through their Pittsburgh themed nursing gear. Created and made locally by a Pittsburgh nurse, Nurse N’At offers nursing wear for the whole family, including pups, that helps to instill pride in the nursing profession and our hometown of Pittsburgh. Nurse N’at apparel makes a great Christmas gift! 4 4 4
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Katie’s Clay Studio
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atie’s Clay Studio goes all out for the holidays! We offer our customers unique pottery pieces, cutting edge craft mediums, and one-on-one support. Katie’s Clay Studio sends every customer home with a piece they love! For the 2018 Christmas and Holiday season, we are emphasizing families coming together and creating together. Book our private party room and discover how our affordable package options will start your new family tradition without the hassle, mess, or expense of hosting it yourself. We provide a highly trained staff member, and help each person create a masterpiece regardless of inexperience or lack of confidence! Everyone loves receiving truly unique, hand-made gifts. Think of how overjoyed grandma or that favorite teacher will be to receive something one-of-a-kind! The thoughtfulness and hard work of a handmade gift shine through with the help of our friendly staff, and unique ideas and projects. We make the process easy and foolproof! From handprints and ornaments, to serving dishes and handthrown mugs, Katie’s Clay Studio has ideas for every skill level and budget. New to the studio is the Pallet Art program that totally embodies the minimalist and maker-movement aesthetic. We can’t host enough workshops to keep up with how much our customers love the easy uniqueness of each project. Couple that with its BYOB-friendliness, and the fact that you leave the studio carrying your project in hand that day, and you have a perfect winter party or theme-decoration. Make your holiday reservations today! Give the gift of time together and creativity! Call 412-486-2184 or visit us at: www. katiesclaystudio. com 4 4 4
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