Pittsburgh Dish

Hump Day Hash

Free food, a film fest and more.

Discuss safety issues on the North Side tonight at a monthly Safe Streets Meeting. Held at the Central Northside Neighborhood Council, 1310 Arch St., North Side, 412-231-7742; Email: info@centralnorthside.com

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Every 3rd Thursday the Downtown Neighbors Association hosts a get together. Join the DNA tomorrow at the Sonoma Grill, 947 Penn Ave., from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cash bar but appetizers are free.

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Pittsburgh League of Young Voters Meet & Greet, Wednesday March 21, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m; Union Project, 801 N. Negly Ave., RSVP: Jennifer England 412-513-9091 or email jen@indyvoter.org.

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Media Matters for America online Media internship available: Moniter conservative misinformation, blog themes and stories. For details go here.

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LunaFest, a national film festival created by, for, and about women will be held at Chatham College on Tuesday, March 20, from 6:30—9pm at the Eddy Theater on the Chatham College campus. Free to students with school I.D.; $5 for the public. RSVP here. All proceeds benefit the Cancer Fund and local nonprofit organizations

Hump Day Hash

New restaurant, new catering biz and a call for artists/musicians on the North Side

A Dish scout noticed this sign that reads "Muriel's a new restaurant opening soon" in a window once belonging to Roxolana's Garden on Western Avenue in Allegheny West. Inside were ladders and men with toolbelts. Dish can't imagine too many changes to the interior as it was quite lovely. But the question remains, "What's cookin' Muriel?" Dish awaits info from sources deep inside the Health Department as to its future. But if you have any scoop, please pass it along.

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On the other side of Brighton Road, the Inn on the Mexican War Streets/R. H. Boggs Bar/Acanthus restaurant (aka beds/booze/bites) is calling for musicians to perform in the courtyard this summer. Bar manager Ron Beers (what a fine name for a hooch slinger) in in the beginning stages of organizing a 12-week live entertainment schedule. If you, or some talented friend of yours, is interested in performing contact Beers at 412-779-1969. He's also interested in displaying art as well.

Beers, in his infinite wisdom, is not limiting his menu to those godawfulfakemartinis thatgirlswhosayawesomefivetimesinasentance drink (Dish's words, not his). Dish hears that Beers perusing classic cocktail recipe books and is refining his potent potables menu to include such fine potions as Sidecars, Manhattans and Champagne Cocktails. He'll get you well oiled in that Auntie Mame kinda way. As only he can.

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Moving down to Allegheny East, Dish hears that a new catering venture in the works on East Ohio Street. Nikki Heckman, who works with non-profits catering large events, is exploring several properties there. She plans to offer take-out, meals-to-go and cooking classes. She'll provide more details once the location is finalized.

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Hump Day Hash

A midweek cocktail of news & events.

Booze it up for Fluffy at "Cocktails for Canines" this Friday night, Feb. 9 at Buckhead Saloon, 225 W Station Square Dr, South Side, (412) 232-3101. $5 at the door benefits the Western PA Humane Society. 5 to 9 p.m.

Get off your duff and sign up to become a volunteer at the Animal Friends Job Fair, Feb. 10 from 1 to 3 p.m. The event will be held in the AF Multipurpose Room,562 Camp Horne Rd., North Hills. For more information call Leanne at 412-847-7038.

Belt out “I like big buts and I cannot lie” in front of your female boss this Friday at karaoke in the Rathskeller at Max’s Allegheny Tavern, 537 Suismon St., North Side, 412-231-1899. 7 to 11 p.m.

Chloroform the old bags if you must. Groin punch granny to get to the $1250 Bingo jackpot this and every Sunday at Most Holy Name Church on Tinsbury Street in Troy Hill. Play Bonanza, Lucky 7, Quickie, Wild Ball & more. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 Early Birds. Call 412-231-2196 for more information.

Quantum Theatre will debut its interpretive version of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes” tomorrow night at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, 416 W. North Ave., North Side. Call 412-394-3353 for tickets and prices. “Only little girls and prostitutes should wear red shoes,” a fashion critic once snarled. Keep that in mind.

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Hump Day Hash

A plate of mid-week news and events with a dash of this and that

Make bowls at the Union Project—Wednesdays 4—8 p.m. The Union Project clay studio is making bowls for the Empty Bowls Dinner on Mar. 11. The clay studios will be open for bowl-making on Wednesday evenings through Feb. 28. They are providing the clay and glazes, and the event is free. Email clay@unionproject.org or visit their website for more information. …

Moxie Dada gallery on the North Side will host an opening reception for artist John Eastman’ exhibit, “(U=You)+(M=Me)+(O=Others)” this Sat., Feb. 3 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Works by the mixed media will by on display through Feb. 24. …

Beginning Monday, Feb. 5, 2007, a portion of West General Robinson Street will close to all vehicular traffic for a 60-day period to accommodate construction activities associated with the North Shore Connector. West General Robinson Street will close to eastbound and westbound traffic from the intersection of Mazeroski Way to the entrance of the Sports and Exhibition Authority’s parking lot. Traffic accessing West General Robinson Street will be detoured onto Mazeroski Way, North Shore Drive and Tony Dorsett Drive. Port Authority bus service will not be affected by this closure. Access to both the Sports and Exhibition Authority’s parking garage and parking lot will remain available to traffic. …

The Animal Rescue League of Western PA is asking for donations of used towel and blankets to help keep their shelter friends warm. Call 412.661.6452 Ext. 219 or email mberton@animalrescue.org. …

Play OUTrageous Bingo this Saturday night. It’s not your granny’s bingo! Live performances, lively games. Held at the Goodwill Industries Building, Corner of 26th and East Carson Streets (Entrance on 26th Street) Doors open at 6:30 p.m.; Games begin at 7:30 p.m.; $12 at the door. Event proceeds benefit the Gay & Lesbian Community Center (GLCC) and the Shepherd Wellness Community. Buy tickets at A Pleasant Present, Squirrel Hill; Banner Coin Exchange, Downtown; Klavon's Ice Cream Parlor, Strip District and Tuscany Café, South Side.

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