
Join us October 25, 2014 at 9:00AM at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, 416 West North Avenue, North Side, 15212 for an interesting talk and tour of some of the North Side Architectural Work of R. Maurice Trimble. R. Maurice Trimble…
Join us October 25, 2014 at 9:00AM at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church, 416 West North Avenue, North Side, 15212 for an interesting talk and tour of some of the North Side Architectural Work of R. Maurice Trimble. R. Maurice Trimble…
Please join us and our friends at the MAYA Organization for two great events! First, their kick-off party this Monday, August 11th for Batam Nights Happy Hour at Wigle Whiskey, Craft Whiskey Distillery, in the Strip for their Annual Pedal…
The original Pittsburgh Sanitary Fair opened June 1, 1864 near Federal and Ohio Streets in Allegheny City. The Pittsburgh Sanitary Fair was a regional fund-raising effort to benefit wounded Union soldiers and their families. In observance of the 150th anniversary…
Join us at the Company Room at Bistro Catering Co., for a luscious dinner buffet. The William Rimmel Award will be presented to Dan Rooney and Carol Peterson, authors of the highly acclaimed 2013 book: “Allegheny City – A History…
In 1947, the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor went to William Powell for his portrayal of the obstreperous Clarence Day, Sr. in “Life With Father.” Set in the 1890’s, the film will give us a sense…
William Powell and Myrna Loy teamed up to create six movies in The Thin Man series, starring as Nick and Nora Charles–one of cinema’s favorite couples. “After The Thin Man” is considered by many critics to be the best of…
Our second film in the ACS 2014 Winter Film series: MY MAN GODFREY. Author and Hollywood historian Robert Matzen has agreed to speak prior to our free screening of “My Man Godfrey.” Matzen recently released his newest book,“Fireball,” about the…
From a little frame house on Federal Street and the old Sixth Ward School, to the bright lights of Hollywood — William Powell spent his boyhood years as a son of Allegheny City! William Powell appeared in nearly a hundred…
Chaplin classic shorts “The Rink” and “One A.M.” will be screened in the cool confines of the New Hazlett Theater, along with a newly-restored Chaplin short, “The Pawn Shop.” Tom Roberts will perform live accompaniment of his own composition. Lemon…
Alba Flamenca! Buhl Park will fill with the wild strumming and stomping of Alba Flamenca, Pittsburgh’s own flamenco troupe. A cultural excursion not to be missed! Cold Lemon Blennd will be available.
Buhl Park becomes a cabaret July 17th as Daphne Alderson brings her songs and chansons to our stage. BYO brie and baguettes for a splendid evening of cabaret music! Lemon Blennd will be served.
Allegheny City Ragtime Orchestra Extensive research has uncovered the works of George A Reeg Jr., a Deutschtown ragtime-era composer. Tom Roberts has formed a ragtime band of musicians (some from the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra!) to perform these works and some…
The festivities will include a Bus and Walking Tour of Civil War sites in and around Allegheny City. First tour begins at 10:00 AM, starting from The Riverview Presbyterian Church, 3505 Perrysville Avenue. Lunch will be provided, as well as…
7:00 June 19th in Buhl Park (Across from the Children’s Museum) Allegheny City Society Summer Music Series Presents River City Brass Band
Join authors Dan Rooney, Chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers and longtime North Side resident, and Carol Peterson, local historian, to hear about: Allegheny City: A History of Pittsburgh’s North Side A book signing follows the program, with copies available for purchase.…
The Allegheny City Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the Annual Meeting of the Allegheny City Society will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at the historic Cardello Building, 701 North Point Drive. A buffet dinner…
Join us at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church on North Avenue at 7:00PM for a screening of “Allegheny Uprising.” Based on true events from Pennsylvania history: Settlers on the Pennsylvania frontier storm British forts in the years before the American…
Silent film great Thomas Meighan was an Allegheny City native who found stardom in the early days of Hollywood. Join us at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church Tuesday, March 12 for a screening of “Manslaughter.” Directed by the great Cecil…
UNDAUNTED: The Forgotten Giants of the Allegheny Observatory Join us February 26th at the Allegheny Unitarian Universalist Church as director Dan Handley presents his wonderful documentary on the Allegheny Observatory. Featuring interviews with Neil DeGrasse Tyson, Art Glasser, and narration…
The Allegheny Brass Band http://www.alleghenybrassband.com/ Great Music in a wonderful new North Side Park! The Buhl Community Park in Allegheny Square 7 to 8:30, Tuesday August 21st. Bring a chair and enjoy an evening concert in the North Side’s newest…