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SUMMARY:B is for Bikes DAY at B is for Books Reading Ready Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:B is for Bikes DAY at B is for Books Reading Ready Pittsburgh\nMay 23rd is B is for Bikes day! Come to the store to hear a storytime of Duck on a Bike at 11:30 am. Kids will follow Duck on his biking adventure through the farm and receive their very own copy afterwards! We’ll also have some free BikePGH giveaways at the store while supplies last. These items include helmets\, lights\, and maps.\n222 E 8th Avenue\, Homestead\, PA 1512\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/b-is-for-bikes-day-at-b-is-for-books-reading-ready-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:B is for Books\, 222 E 8th Ave\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
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SUMMARY:Photo Safari at Carrie Blast Furnaces | May 24th
DESCRIPTION:Photo Safari at Carrie Blast Furnaces | May 24th\nRuns April thru October \nChoose your own adventure on this photo safari! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Carrie Furnaces are undoubtedly a photographer’s muse. The form and texture of the structures cater to seasonal scenes\, and the interplay of light offers endless perspectives of this industrial edifice. Take inspiration from the wide vistas or the delicate details at this National Historic Landmark site. You won’t want miss this opportunity to photograph the Carrie Blast Furnaces with only a few other photographers around! \n\n\nHours & Admission*\n\n\n\n\nThis program is offered the following dates in 2026.\nApril 25 at 1:00 p.m. | May 24 at 1:00 p.m. | July 26 at 9:00 a.m. | August 16 at 9:00 a.m. | October 18 at 1:00 p.m. \n\n\n\n\nGeneral Admission\n$40 \n\n\n\n\n*Space is limited. We recommend purchasing tickets in advance as we cannot guarantee tickets will be available for walk-ups. \n\nabout RIVERS OF STEEL\n\nRivers of Steel showcases the artistry and innovation of southwestern Pennsylvania’s industrial and cultural heritage through its historical and 21st-century attractions—offering unique experiences via tours\, workshops\, exhibitions\, festivals\, and more. \nBehind the scenes\, Rivers of Steel supports economic revitalization—working at the grassroots level to deepen community partnerships\, promote heritage tourism\, and preserve local recreational and cultural resources for future generations. \n\nOur Mission\n\n\n\nFounded on the principles of heritage development\, community partnership\, and a reverence for the region’s natural and shared resources\, Rivers of Steel strengthens the economic and cultural fabric of western Pennsylvania by fostering dynamic initiatives and transformative experiences. \nOur Story: A vision for the future\, built on the past\n\n\nRivers of Steel’s journey began in the aftermath of the collapsed steel industry. In 1988\, a group of citizens got together\, united by their concerns that with destruction of the shuttered mills an important part of our region’s culture was in danger of being erased\, too. \nThe prevailing sentiment at the time was not one of reverence for the industry; rather\, it was a stew of mixed emotions—anger for the way things went down\, loss of identity in the face of joblessness\, and fear of an uncertain future. The emotional landscape was too raw for most folks to want to celebrate what the steel industry once was\, especially when it was painfully obvious that this ‘industrial downturn’ reflected permanent change. \nLong story short: those citizens organized as a task force. Four years later\, the nonprofit organization that was to become Rivers of Steel was established to carry the torch of Big Steel and its related industries—not simply telling the companies’ stories and the products they made\, but the stories of the men and women who worked there. \nIt is a legacy was too important not to save. Relics and remnants were captured\, so were oral histories. The scope of which grew beyond the workers themselves\, encompassing the neighborhoods they represented—their languages\, their churches\, their traditions and recipes—and sowed the seeds of what was to become Rivers of Steel’s archival\, cultural conservation and exhibition programs. \n\n\nRivers of Steel: A nonprofit\, but also a place\nCreated by Congress in 1996\, the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area celebrates the region’s industrial history\, the landscape that fueled it\, and the hardworking men and women who made it possible\, linking its communities through their shared cultural and industrial heritage.
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LOCATION:Carrie Blast Furnaces\, 801 Carrie Furnace Blvd\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15218
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SUMMARY:3rd Place: The Cozy Collective at the Glitterbox Theater
DESCRIPTION:3rd Place: The Cozy Collective at the Glitterbox Theater \n \nThe Cozy Collective is a soft\, low-pressure social space where you can unwind\, connect\, and be yourself. \nThink: pillows\, blankets\, gentle lighting\, coloring books\, fidget toys\, and good humans. Some folks come to cuddle. Some come to sit quietly or journal. Some come to meet new people in a calm\, intentional way. However you show up\, you’re welcome here. \nNO TOUCH REQUIRED OR EXPECTED. \nWe open with a short circle to share community agreements and offer a few tools for navigating consent\, communication\, and comfort in shared space. From there\, the space is yours to explore—whether that means making a new friend\, holding hands\, dancing with headphones on\, or curling up solo in the “Solo Salon.” Touch is never required or expected. \nAll genders\, orientations\, relationship styles\, neurotypes\, and bodies are welcome. No prior experience needed. Come solo\, with a partner\, or with friends. This space is queer-affirming\, trauma-informed\, and sensory-friendly. \nWhat can I expect at this event? \nThe Cozy Collective creates an atmosphere similar to a cuddle social\, which is a space curated to create a safe atmosphere to connect with others. It starts with an opening circle and workshop in consent where you learn to feel into your own body and practice saying “Yes” and “No” without any expectations. We teach how to respond in a safe way to verbal and nonverbal communication and how to empower ourselves to be better at communicating with others\, including learning neutral body language. \nThen we move into an open practice\, where you can choose how you want to connect with others or with yourself! There will be many options for relaxation activities in a soft\, cushiony space. Feel free to relax in stillness\, move around the space\, or witness! Read into your body and do what feels right to you. \nSome ways you can connect in this space: \nEye gazing \nMirroring through hand movements \nTalking or listening to others and holding space \nJournaling\, drawing\, or listening to music \nCuddling with a stuffed animal \nSitting solo where no one will disturb you \nJoin the connection corner for help making connections \nHugging or leaning on someone’s shoulder \nPlaying with someone’s hair \nHand or shoulder massage \nLaying back to back \nJoining a train\, spoon line\, or bear den \nCome up with your own ideas! \nSchedule \n1:00 PM – Registration begins Note: Doors close at 1:30 PM. Please text Trisha at 814-969-9418 if you are running late. \n1:30 PM – Opening Circle Enjoy relaxation activities\, meditation\, communication exercises\, cuddle etiquette\, and our voluntary cuddle lab \n2:30 PM – Cuddle Social begins Grab a snack! Make a friend! Relax! Meditate! Connect! \n4:30 PM – Closing Circle Fond Farewells and goodbye hugs if we want them! You are welcome to stay until 5:00 pm and help with cleanup if you want! \nWhat does it cost? \nTickets for this event are $20. We offer abundance pricing using the PWYC (Pay What You Can) for those who need low income tickets. Choose how you want to support us! \nWhat should I wear or bring? \n🧸👚 Bring your comfiest\, cuddliest attire and anything that makes you feel safe. Pajamas or stretchy pants are common. Make sure your outfit covers your torso and bottom. Stuffed animals and onesies are welcome! Snacks are more than welcome\, but leave the intoxicants at home – this event is all about pure\, wholesome connection. \nWhat is acceptable in the space? \n✅ Laughing and crying are welcome. Being quiet. Asking for touch with neutral body language. \n❌ No short shorts or nighties please. No heavy perfumes or cologne. No alcohol or intoxicants (unless it’s specific to the events theme). No excessively loud conversations. No touching anyone without a verbal yes for each touch request\, even if you already had an interaction with that person. \nWhat do I do if I feel turned on? \nThese socials are platonic safe spaces. We do not promote shame around having feelings in your body\, but we do strive to towards platonic connection at all times in the cuddle space. If you are feeling overwhelmed\, you can move to a different area or snack area\, or exit the social altogether. You can also speak with one of our consent angels for more guidance. \nWhat if I feel sick after buying a ticket? \nWe would like to protect our lovely community so please stay home if you are feeling under the weather. Your ticket can be reimbursed or saved for a future event. Thank you for keeping us safe! \nWhat are consent angels? \nConsent Angels are volunteers that have been through consent training and help co-create a safe environment. These folks will be easy to spot throughout the event and you can come to them at any time for assistance (even if they look busy!). They will also be keeping an eye out for consent mishaps and will kindly help folks learn the best ways to create a safe space together. \n🌟 Together\, we’ll co-create community guidelines to foster a warm\, safe environment for all. And remember\, your safety is our priority. If you feel like leaving at any time\, just notify one of the hosts or angles so we know you are safe. \nWho is hosting this event? \nTrisha is a passionate queer community builder who loves creating unique and memorable experiences. After the pandemic\, she has been trying to rebuild communities in new ways that strive to connect people more than ever. She started 3rd Place to promote events that help connect\, educate\, and grow the communities we live in. \nWhat is the venue? \nWe will be located at Glitterbox Theater in Homestead which offers a wide\, open space full of cozy corners. There is street parking nearby and bathrooms in an ADA accessible space. There will be couches\, chairs\, mats\, air mattresses\, and snacks. \nLooking for something softer in this loud world? \nBring your stuffie\, your curiosity\, and your whole self—we’ll bring the pillows and the vibes. Community magic happens when we slow down together. Come get cozy with us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRent the Space\n\n\n\n\nThe theater is available for rent for shows\, performances or rehearsals. Check out the venue info page if you have questions about size\, capacity\, layout or technical details of the space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGlitterbox Working Artist Program\n\n\n\n\nThe Glitterbox family is pleased to announce the launch of our Working Artist Program. This programs is specifically designed to reduce the cost of access to theater resources\, rehearsal space and other things that make performance hard to do. As a WAP participant you pay a monthly due\, but get priority calendar access\, free space usage\, and keep all the proceeds for the art you make. The WAP program is about flipping the non-profit artist funding model\, leaning into community as the center of supporting performers\, and collectively holding and using the resources to make work. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer or Perform with the GBX!\n\n\n\n\nDear fellow lover of theatre and performance!\nAre you and actor\, director\, tech person or simply have an interest in getting involved and supporting local DIY art making? We keep a running list of folks that might want to help out or be involved in a production or show. Let us know what you are interested in! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\nThe Glitterbox Theater is run by an all volunteer collective made up of artists and supporters. We strive to keep the venue as inexpensive as possible\, while still providing the resources for folks to put on amazing work. We believe we occupy a very unique place in the Pittsburgh theater and performance community. Please consider supporting us through a single or recurring donation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://steelvalleyaccelerator.com/event/3rd-place-the-cozy-collective-at-the-glitterbox-theater-2/
LOCATION:The Glitterbox Theater\, 210 W 8th St\, Homestead\, PA\, 15120\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Education,WorkShop
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