Pittsburgh’s Northside has a new visitors guide. The book, called North, features short comic vignettes of great Northside destinations such as The Warhol, PNC Park, and The National Aviary. North offers visitors and locals alike the opportunity to find new places to visit, or to be reminded of old favorites. The guide is available by request for personal use, or for mass distribution….

For the MCG page from North:
http://waynocartoons.blogspot.com/2009/03/north-guide-to-pittsburghs-north-side.html

Pittsburgh, PA— Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild (MCG) Youth & Arts is proud to present a community service project and exhibition by the 2008–09 Arts Leadership & Public Service (ALPS) interns. On view from March 23 – April 26 at MCG’s satellite gallery, Perry Hilltop: Back Again is a student-curated exhibition that reveals how teamwork, talent, and creativity produced a mural that will help bring a message of hope to residents of Perry Hilltop.

Join us at MCG@800 Penn Avenue for a free public reception on Friday, March 27 from 5-7:30 p.m. This student-organized celebration will honor the achievements of the ALPS interns and the community commitment to a bright future in Perry Hilltop. Food and refreshments will be served at this special occasion! (more…)