www.fgks.org   »   [go: up one dir, main page]

 

 
Empty Netters:

Vacation post - 08-05-14

Published on Tuesday, 05 August 2014 1:00 am by Seth Rorabaugh
vacation-post-08-05-14  -Today would've been the 77th birthday of former Penguins coach and hockey legend Herb Brooks (above, with former general manager Craig Patrick). The much-celebrated coach of the United States men's hockey team which won the gold medal in the 1980 Olympics, Brooks took over as the Penguins' interim coach for Kevin Constantine early in the ... Read More and Comment
Pitt Redshirt Diaries:

Talkin' Bout Practice: August 4

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 6:26 pm by Sam Werner
talkin-bout-practice-august-4 Football is back. Well, football practice at least. Pitt opened its 2014 training camp Monday with a 2 1/2-hour session in only helmets. In case you missed it this weekend, here's a link to my five questions the Panthers face heading into the 2014 season. For now, let's jump right into some observations from the first practice session, with the ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Jennifer Connelly coming to Pittsburgh for "American Pastoral"

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 3:00 pm by Barbara Vancheri
jennifer-connelly-coming-to-pittsburgh-for-american-pastoral  Jennifer Connelly has joined “American Pastoral,” expected to shoot here with actor Ewan McGregor in March.   That’s the word from Variety which reports Connelly will play the wife of McGregor, cast as Seymour “Swede” Levov, a legendary high school athlete, devoted family man and hard worker who inherits his father’s Newark glove ... Read More and Comment
Gardening with Doug:

The perfect garden gift

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 2:50 pm by Doug Oster
the-perfect-garden-giftNikolaj Christensen created this beautiful piece of art out of glass for last year's Summer Flower Show at Phipps. Photos by Doug Oster I met Jordyn Melino at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens many years ago as the two of us worked on promoting Red, Ripe and Roasted. It's a tomato and garlic festival I helped start in conjunction with the ... Read More and Comment
Measured Words:

PSO looking for student singers

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 1:00 pm by Elizabeth Bloom
pso-looking-for-student-singersThe Pittsburgh Symphony is seeking young singers for its Student Chorale. More from the PSO: PITTSBURGH – The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Chorale Director Christine Hestwood are looking for high school- and college-age singers to join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Student Chorale. The Chorale will perform during the PNC Pops performance of ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Fault in Our Stars DVD and Blu-ray Sept. 16, with deleted scenes

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 12:18 pm by Barbara Vancheri
the-fault-in-our-stars-dvd-and-blu-ray-due-sept-16-with-deleted-scenes  Catching up with some news about the DVD release of “The Fault in Our Stars" starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort.   Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment will release it on Sept. 16 on Blu-ray and DVD with an extended version of the movie — although no specifics on how much additional footage there is. But writer John Green, ... Read More and Comment
All 'Eers:

Dana Holgorsen presser recap: Pads go on today for practice No. 1

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 12:17 pm by Stephen J. Nesbitt
dana-holgorsen-presser-recap-pads-go-on-today-for-practice-no-1MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia coach Dana Holgorsen took the podium Monday morning for his second press conference of fall camp. Here’s a brief recap, with a full transcript coming later.  • Today is practice No. 5, full pads and hitting. “Kids get fired up” about all that. Good practices the last two days, “lot of energy out there, and even a ... Read More and Comment
Pop Noise:

Wiz Khalifa will play live concert tonight on SiriusXM

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 10:30 am by Scott Mervis
wiz-khalifa-will-play-live-concert-tonight-on-siriusxm  Just announced today: Wiz Khalifa, who delivered one of his best local performances Friday night at the First Niagara Pavilion, will perform an exclusive invitation-only concert for SiriusXM listeners at The Studio At Webster Hall in New York City tonight.  It will air at 9 p.m. via satellite on Shade 45 (channel 45) ... Read More and Comment
Stylebook:

Pittsburgh Fashion Week announces 2014 schedule of events

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 8:00 am by Sara Bauknecht
pittsburgh-fashion-week-announces-2014-schedule-of-events The fifth annual Pittsburgh Fashion Week is less than two months away, and organizers are gearing up for the festivities by posting the lineup of events slated for Sept. 22-28. Similar to last year, the opening celebration will be a fashion showcase spotlighting Pittsburgh-based designers at Highmark Stadium, accompanied by a vendor fair. A ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Vacation post - 08-04-14

Published on Monday, 04 August 2014 1:00 am by Seth Rorabaugh
vacation-post-08-04-14-There are no Penguins birthdays but today would have been the 93rd birthday of the legendary Maurice "The Rocket" Richard: Read More and Comment
PG Rod & Gun Club:

The Changing Face of Fishing

Published on Sunday, 03 August 2014 8:57 pm by John Hayes
the-changing-face-of-fishing                                                  Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation The ... Read More and Comment
Mad About The Movies:

Guardians rule galaxy at box office

Published on Sunday, 03 August 2014 11:37 am by Barbara Vancheri
guardians-rule-the-galaxy    It’s “Guardians of the Galaxy," starring Chris Pratt, to the rescue of the summer box office.    The movie with (until now) third or fourth-tier Marvel Comics characters was No. 1 for the weekend with an estimated $94 million in North America and another $66.4 million internationally for a global box office of $160.4 ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Vacation post - 08-03-14

Published on Sunday, 03 August 2014 12:01 am by Seth Rorabaugh
vacation-post-08-03-14-Happy 34th birthday to former Penguins forward Dominic Moore (right). Acquired from the Predators along with Libor Pivko in exchange for a draft pick in the 2006 offseason, Moore spent part of one season with the Penguins in 2006-07. In 59 games, he contributed 15 points. At the trade deadline, he was dealt to the Wild in exchange for a draft pick. He ... Read More and Comment
Varsity Blog:

Freeport junior Thimons picks West Virginia

Published on Saturday, 02 August 2014 3:01 pm by Mike White
freeport-junior-thimons-picks-west-virginiaAnother junior football player from the WPIAL has already made his college decision. Logan Thimons, a 6-foot-1, 210-pound junior linebacker at Freeport High School, has accepted a scholarship from West Virginia University. The Mountaineers offered Thimons a scholarship a week ago after he attended a WVU camp. West Virginia assistants Tom Bradley and ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Vacation post - 08-02-14

Published on Saturday, 02 August 2014 2:06 am by Seth Rorabaugh
vacation-post-08-02-14 -Happy 82nd birthday to former Penguins and Pittsburgh Hornets defenseman Leo Boivin. An all-star during his days with the Bruins, Boivin came to the Penguins when he was selected from the Red Wings in the 1967 expansion draft. During the franchise's inaugural season of 1967-68, he appeared in 73 games, scored 22 points and recorded a team-leading 74 ... Read More and Comment
Stylebook:

This weekend in Pittsburgh style+society: Out on the town at Sienna Mercato, ...

Published on Friday, 01 August 2014 1:00 pm by Sara Bauknecht
this-weekend-in-pittsburgh-style-society-out-on-the-town-at-sienna-mercato-boutique-la-passerelle  TGIF! What are your plans for the weekend? If you're seeking something different to do, SEEN editor Natalie Bencivenga and I have some ideas in this week's "Setting the SEEN" Webisode. We visited Sienna Mercato, one of the up-and-coming hot spots in Downtown Pittsburgh's restaurant and social scene. To get ready for our night out, we stopped ... Read More and Comment
To Be Seen:

"Setting the Seen": Seen at Sienna Mercato & Styled by Boutique la ...

Published on Friday, 01 August 2014 8:56 am by Natalie Bencivenga
setting-the-seen-seen-at-sienna-mercato-styled-by-boutique-la-passerelleThis week's video was a lot of fun! First, Sara Bauknecht and I checked out Boutique la Passerelle on Wood St. for a mini-makeover and then we hit up Sienna Mercato for some yummy food and a look at their gorgeous rooftop space! #TGIF #SeenAndStyled Follow @Bout_Passerelle on Twitter Follow Natalie on Twitter @NBSeen and on Instagram ... Read More and Comment
Empty Netters:

Empty Netter Assists - 08-01-14

Published on Friday, 01 August 2014 8:57 am by Seth Rorabaugh
empty-netter-assists-08-01-14Penguins -Nick Spaling gets paid. -What about Brandon Sutter (above)? -The Penguins will put individual game tickets on sale Sept. 6. -Happy 67th birthday to former all-star Penguins forward Syl Apps, Jr. (right) Acquired along with Sheldon Kannegiesser in one of the best trades in franchise history midway through the 1970-71 season (Glen Sather ... Read More and Comment
All 'Eers:

Holgorsen presser transcript: Day 1

Published on Thursday, 31 July 2014 10:20 pm by Stephen J. Nesbitt
holgorsen-presser-transcript-day-1West Virginia opened fall camp today in Morgantown. Here's the transcript from coach Dana Holgorsen's press conference, as transcribed by the WVU athletic department. Opening statement:We had a good first day. Everybody in the country has a good first day, I promise you that. The guys were pretty fired up about being out there. We had good energy ... Read More and Comment
To Be Seen:

#SEENonTV: "Pittsburgh Today Live" August Events Preview

Published on Thursday, 31 July 2014 4:00 pm by Natalie Bencivenga
seenontv-pittsburgh-today-live-august-events-previewHere is a round-up of just some of the great events I will be checking out this August here in the city, as well as what's new with the column. If you have any events you would like coverage for, please don't hesitate to email me at nbencivenga@post-gazette.com or tweet me @NBSeen.   Read More and Comment