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Auditory, visual & sensory
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1. ToonSeum
I have a lot of vacation recaps to write, but for my 100th Yelp review, I decided to stay Pittsburgh-centric and tell you about one of my newly-favorite places in the city: the ToonSeum.
I had the opportunity to visit two Fridays in a row -- first,…More »
2. Heinz Hall For the Performing Arts
Since I was a kid, I've been simply awestruck by the interiors of old performance halls. I mean, regardless of what show or play or production I'm about to see, I can't help but think the visit to a place like Heinz Hall is an event in itself. I…More »
3. The Andy Warhol Museum
I was just mesmerized by the Andy Warhol museum from entry until departure. Just. Mesmerized.
I visited during late Spring while the Playboy and Bunny Yeager exhibits were featured (yes, though I'm female *roar* I am still a huge fan of the Playboy…More »
4. Future Tenant Art Space
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Categories:
Music Venues,
Performing Arts,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
My first visit to Future Tenant was during the Gallery Hop and during that "other" light festival downtown (which if you ask me, was a lot more interesting than the holiday crap of... right now).
The space was exhibiting Eat Me! -- a display of food…More »
5. Senator John Heinz History Center
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 454-6000
Categories:
Museums,
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Strip District
I visited the Heinz History Center this past Spring on a during-the-week visit prior to relocating.
Museums all affect me in different ways: I could be creatively inspired. I'm recharged. I can relax. Sometimes I'm even overwhelmed. Or angry (see…More »
6. Hockey Hall of Fame
Toronto, ON M5E 1X8
Canada
(416) 360-7765
Category:
Museums
Neighbourhoods: St. Lawrence, Downtown Core
**Amazing museum. Much love for our Penguins' Mario & Crosby here.**
Talk about overwhelming the senses! I wasn't NEARLY expecting this much hockey on display. Each wing twisted and circled with more-and-more memorabilia from all angles, mediums,…More »
7. TIFF Bell Lightbox
Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
Canada
(416) 599-8433
Category:
Cinema
Neighbourhoods: Entertainment District, Downtown Core
There was this exhibit I read about once, that contained art, cartoons, sketches and movie props from eminent director and all-around creepy mastermind behind such films as Beetlejuice, Nightmare Before Christmas -- and my favorite, Pee-Wee's Big…More »
8. CN Tower
Toronto, ON M5V 2T6
Canada
(416) 868-6937
Category:
Landmarks & Historical Buildings
Neighbourhood: Entertainment District
The CN Tower is just "something" you have to do while in Toronto. It had been almost 20 years since my last trip to the city -- and the tower -- and I am decidedly more fearful of elevators than when I was merely a junior high school student.
ACK! So…More »
9. Angola Service Plaza
Given that my boyfriend had never been to Niagara Falls or Buffalo, he didn't understand the nostalgia behind my stopping at Angola.
Fellow reviewers Mike P. and Murray R. get it... as I'm sure most present or former Clevelanders do. While it might…More »
10. The John & Mable Ringling Museum of Art
You know how certain places are so full of history and beauty, that they are mesmerizing? The grounds that house Ca d'Zan and the Ringling Museum are magical -- transformative, even.
Of course, I came initially to see the circus relics as I have…More »
11. John G Shedd Aquarium
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 939-2438
Category:
Aquariums
Neighbourhood: Near Southside
We arrived at Shedd Aquarium to find this:
http://yfrog.com/hsf2e...
Do you see where the building is in the background? Do you see where I'm standing? That's the line JUST to pay to get in.
And there was another line to the ticket counter INSIDE the…More »
12. Dave's Music Mine
Pittsburgh, PA 15203
(412) 488-8800
Category:
Music & DVDs
Neighbourhood: South Side
True story, I randomly heard Lionel Richie when having dinner at Yo Rita. And got this idea that we needed to add his music to our growing collection of vinyl. I Yelped the nearest record store -- and what do you know, practically next door: Dave's…More »
13. Pittsburgh Public Theater
The Pittsburgh Public Theater/O'Reilly Theater is a treasure for downtown's Cultural District.
Thanks to Yelp's Culture Week, I got to see the amazing Electra (with a considerable sincere and emotional performance by its lead actress) with a few of…More »
14. Wood Street Galleries
Every time I leave Wood Street Galleries, I'm left with the same response: Woah.
This downtown gallery (above the Wood Street T station) continues to amaze me with conversational, interactive and fascinating exhibits. The most recent being Parallel…More »
15. Space
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
(412) 325-7723
Category:
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Always a must visit during the Cultural District's Gallery Crawls, Space introduces its visitors to unique displays of interactive fun in an open environment. And during the crawl, there's seemingly always a party here, complete with wine and beer,…More »
Recently updated lists from Mel U.
We can make sandwiches? (25)OK, we'll leave the sandwich making to THESE guys (in Pittsburgh AND beyond).So, what defines a sandwich? Two (or three) pieces of something, stuffed with yummy ingredients in the middle. EOE in mah belly. |
N'awlins, baby! (4)Food and fun from my March 2012 trip to New Orleans. |
Skating (indoor and outdoor) (4)This is where I skate during my training in being the most awesome roller derby chick there is. And sometimes I ice skate too. |
North Side Noms (7)Oh, hai North Side! You are full of delicious. |
Dahntahn (54)I live, work and play (and sometimes roller skate) in downtown Pittsburgh, and you should too! |
Sweet Tooth... I haz one (11)In fact, I might have several (hence the multitude of silver in my mouth). *sigh*Chocolatiers, cupcake designers, cake makers and old-school bakers, lend me your SUGAR (I am your neighbor)! |
Tourist in Charleston, SC (16)Vacationing for the holiday; took advantage of the lack of tourist activity during Thanksgiving week. By being tourist, of course. |
Have fun; be active! (1)Activity-minded, fun date ideas -- or things to do to get your group of friends moving. |
Yelp Parties! (3)This is where we Yelpers get our food and drink on... together. I'll wear red, if you do. ;) |
Down with D.C. (8)My visit visit to Washington, D.C. (can you believe it?!) Oh, D.C -- how you exhausted me with your touristy sight-seeing and easily walkable/metro-able city! |
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Yelping SinceApril 2010
Things I Lovebrick walls, cheese, craft beers, missed connections on Craigslist, snarky peeps, roller derby, catz, quiet environments, pot of coffee, bourbon, SHOUTING
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My HometownCleveland
My Blog Or Website When I'm Not Yelping...I'm training for roller derby
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI eat, I drink, I travel like a local. Also: I will hip check you if you don't.
My Second Favourite WebsiteMy derby home: http://steelcityderbyd...
The Last Great Book I ReadThe Girls Who Went Away
My First ConcertMichael Stanley Band. If only you're a Clevelander, this makes complete sense.
My Favourite MoviePulp Fiction, 2 Days in Paris, Goodfellas, Casino, Life Aquatic
My Last Meal On EarthShellfish, since I'm allergic to it.
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I have a penis. OK, I don't. But I act like I do.
Most Recent DiscoveryI don't particularly like bananas anymore.
Current CrushArrogant Bastard (or AB, so affectionately labeled in my blog)