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Chocolate with less guilt: Fair-trade brands help cocoa farmers	December 19, 2006
Chocolate will never be a guilt-free passion, but buying fair- trade chocolate might ease your conscience a little. It's available at Equita in Lawrenceville.
New Arrivals: Feathering the nest for winter	December 16, 2006
Even if you don't have the time or money for globe-trotting right now, you can bring a little of the Orient into your house with a few accent pieces from O'Bannon Oriental Carpets, now at 3803 Butler St., Lawrenceville.
Beer: More seasonal brews than you can shake an elf at	December 14, 2006
Seasonal brews are perfect gifts to unwrap. Check out the seasonal beers at Church Brew Works in Lawrenceville.
Ditch the mall for some feel-good shopping	December 10, 2006
Equita in Lawrenceville's century-old Ice House Artist Studio on 43rd Street is full of guilt-free goodies from around the world.
Great Atmosphere, Live Music, and BBQ Cuisine At Thunderbird Cafe	December 1, 2006
Thunderbird Cafe has undergone changes and is now a fun, eclectic place to hang out any night of the week.
New Gift Items Available at Divertido	November 27, 2006
Divertido is bursting at the seams with hundreds of items to meet your holiday gift-giving needs for all ages—from silk beaded evening bags to affordable pashmina scarves, a stellar jewelry collection, colorful vases and pottery, fragrant tall tapers, the ever popular Holy Toast, fun kids’ stuff and much, much more.
Getting craft for the holidays	November 22, 2006
Whether it's inspired by family edict or a desire to add a personal touch to holiday gift-giving, making presents yourself can be a fun way to cut costs and avoid the December mall blitz. Joanne Yalch, owner of Crystal Bead Bazaar in Lawrenceville, where shoppers can create beaded jewelry, is profiled.
Grand Opening of Equita: A Fair Trade and Green Lifestyle Shop	November 8, 2006
Equita will celebrate the Grand Opening of its first retail store from 10am-7pm on November 24-26. Weekend festivities include coffee and tea tasting, food sampling and special giveaways. The public is invited to join in the celebration at Equita’s location in the historic Ice House factory, 100 43rd St., Lawrenceville.
Lawrenceville Artist Presents New Book of Pittsburgh Art	November 6, 2006
Lawrenceville artist Ron Donoughe has created a new book called “Essence of Pittsburgh: Paintings of Ron Donoughe in the Plein-Air Style.” Published by Pittsburgh Center for the Arts (PCA), the book shows the diverse texture and character of the Western Pennsylvania landscape through the eyes of a painter.
Lawrenceville Resident's Home Renovation Project Wins Post-Gazette Contest	November 4, 2006
Lawrenceville resident Rosemarie Perla purchased a century-old twin row house in Lawrenceville in May 2005 and embarked on a yearlong renovation, which won first place in the Post-Gazette's Renovation Inspiration home renovation contest, large category.
Salon 22 Wins National Contest by Matrix Hair Products	November 3, 2006
After entering a national contest, Lisa Love, owner of Salon 22 in Lawrenceville, won free installment of the first Matrix Color Gallery in the nation. The Matrix Color Gallery is a new color mixing technique spotlighting the artistic side of hair coloring.
Good Chemistry Creates Fashion-Forward Tees & Bags	November 3, 2006
Shea Mullen created Good Chemistry, a marketing and design firm that focuses on t-shirt and handbag design, in 2001. Their nondescript studio on Plummer Street houses a powerhouse of creative design.
Munch goes to the Thunderbird Cafe	November 2, 2006
Munch discovers that the Thunderbird Café specializes in his three favorite things: blues, booze, and barbecue.
Riverside Design Group Named a "Caring Company" by Traditional Home Magazine	November 1, 2006
Riverside Design Group is noted as one of the companies who support good causes in the article, "Caring companies: great shopping for good causes."
New 'urbanists' embrace city living.	October 23, 2006
Profile of Lawrenceville / Blackbird residents David and Beth Orbison.
Soapmaker honors Lawrenceville boxer	October 14, 2006
Jay Bernard creates soap in honor o boxer, Fritzie Zivic. Available at Jay Design Soaps & Gifts
Jay Design Soaps and Gifts Celebrates Ten Years in Lawrenceville	October 12, 2006
Jay Design Soaps & Gifts exemplifies what Lawrenceville is all about: historic, renovated buildings, intimate shops and boutiques, creative and unique items for sale, and friendly shop owners.
Drs. Murcko, Murcko, and Strcula say: smile... it improves your face value.	October 10, 2006
Looking for a dentist? Look no further than our own Lawrenceville. Drs. Murcko, Murcko, and Strcula, who operate a practice at 4106 Penn Avenue, are committed to providing the best dental treatment in an individualized, gentle manner. They want to get to know their patients and their dental needs. They use state of the art technology and techniques, such as intra-oral cameras and laser cavity detection. They regularly attend the most up-to-date continuing dental education seminars.
Articulate Seeks Weblog Support	September 28, 2006
ARTICULATE, an organization founded by ASHgalleries Director Allison Hoge, is currently seeking interest and support for our projects. We are building our database of artists, galleries art organizations and others who think this is a great idea, through our WEBLOG at art-iculate.org . By joining the WEBLOG, you show your support, interest and enthusiasm in our organization and the programming we offer. Help make the vision a sucsess by signing in and posting your opinion.
Elements Carrying Style Junkie Line for Your Fashion Fix	September 22, 2006
Elements welcomes a new local line of handmade garments to its fashion offerings: Style Junkie. Designer Jeannie Lee of Morningside bases her designs for Style Junkie on a fusion of classic lines and forms with contemporary elements.
Professional Halloween Photos at Picturesque Photography & Gifts	September 20, 2006
Visit Picturesque Photography & Gifts for personal attention and time needed to photograph kids and pets.
New Designer Jewelry at Julep	September 18, 2006
Just in at Julep…straight from Los Angeles, one-of-a-kind beaded beauties from Pashupatina and fresh new colors from the Ryan Kundrat line, Hoopla.
Lawrenceville Artist Kelly Young To Exhibit His Work in New York	September 14, 2006
Kelly Young has been accepted into the Amsterdam Whitney International of Fine Art’s “Family of Artists” and will participate in its elite museum-caliber Representation Program. Young has also been invited to display his art work at Italy’s Florence Biennale Internazionale dell’Arte Contemporanea.
Fritzie Zivic Honored with Handmade Soap	September 14, 2006
Jay Design Soaps & Gifts in Lawrenceville will commemorate one of the world’s greatest welterweight fighters of the 1930’s and 1940’s. Fritzie Zivic will be honored with the introduction of the FRITZIE ZIVIC SOAP at the Jay Design Grand Re-opening on October 13, 14 & 15.
Brillobox	September 7, 2006
Restaurant review of Brillobox
The Language of Rugs	August 21, 2006
O’Bannon Oriental Carpets presents The Language of Rugs, an exhibition that explores the origins of some unusual rug names. Featured in the show are Mamluk, Bidjar, Lotto and Serapi rugs that are as diverse as they are beautiful. The exhibit runs through October 28, 2006, at O’Bannon’s new location on Butler Street in Lawrenceville. Kristen Rockwell, the exhibit’s curator and proprietor of the shop, is also conducting informal discussions about the different rugs.
Digging Pitt Gallery Announces Digging Pitt Too	August 18, 2006
Digging Pitt Gallery has opened a new space, right around the corner from the Butler Street Gallery. Located on the corner of 45th and Plummer streets in Lawrenceville, the storefront houses work from area artists that we had to have out where people can see them.
Coca Café	July 27, 2006
Restaurant review of Coca Café.
Palate Partners Partnering with Interactive Cooking Class	July 17, 2006
In conjunction with Yes We Cater Inc., Dreadnought Wines in conjunction with Palate Partners, will be presenting wines to go with Executive Chef Mark Henry's interactive cooking class at J. Verno Studios on the Southside. These classes will occur the third Monday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. starting on July 17. Cost is $65.00 per person. Please call 412.373.9322 for more information and to RSVP.
Lawrenceville Crawl	July 13, 2006
Digging Pitt Gallery and Fe Gallery are two of the local galleries in Lawrenceville featured in this article.
For Sail by Owner: Design Zone Woodworker Builds Boat	July 1, 2006
Garth Jones, owner of Jones Furniture Designs, a Design Zone member, built a Scottish wooden fishing boat at the Slaughterhouse Gallery and Studios in Lawrenceville.
Children's left beaming	June 29, 2006
Construction on the hospital in Lawrenceville hits a milestone.
Digging Pitt Enters the Blogosphere!	June 27, 2006
Announcing… The Digging Pitt Blog at http://diggingpitt.blogspot.com --another great place to go to stay up on all things Digging Pitt. Stay tuned as we welcome guest writers and contributors to the blog. And watch the blog for announcements on events at the gallery and other venues.
O’Bannon Oriental Carpets Moves to 16:62 Design Zone	June 13, 2006
O’Bannon Oriental Carpets has moved to 3803 Butler Street in the 16:62 Design Zone and is opening its doors on June 13. After 25 years on Northumberland Street in Squirrel Hill third-generation owner, Kristen Rockwell, has decided to explore a new Pittsburgh neighborhood. “The Design Zone is a unique mixture of shops, galleries, restaurants, artists studios, and design professionals,” she says. “I’m looking forward to being associated with that community.”
River Moon Café Announces Classic Sundays Featuring Brunch	June 9, 2006
River Moon Café is opening for Brunch by featuring “Classic Sundays,” beginning Sunday June 4 2006.
A special day is made more so	May 30, 2006
This year, more than 1,000 people showed up for Lawrenceville's Memorial Day Parade and ceremony.
Lawrenceville restaurant featured in Gourmet's issue on cooking with fire	May 3, 2006
Italy native Domenic Branduzzi and his Lawrenceville establishment Piccolo Forno are featured in Gourmet Magazine.
For Sail by Owner: Design Zone Woodworker Builds Boat	May 1, 2006
Garth Jones, owner of Jones Furniture Designs, a Design Zone member, built a Scottish wooden fishing boat at the Slaughterhouse Gallery and Studios in Lawrenceville.
'Post-Industrrial Chic' Finds a Home in Pittsburgh	May 1, 2006
The art and craft scene in Pittsburgh seems to have an energy driven by youth and supported and guided by the more experienced artisans. A series of grass roots organiztions, not-for-profits, and commercial and private companies have created an atmosphere that many are calling "post-industrial chic." The 16:62 Design Zone, Society for Contemporary Craft, and Gerald's Forge are mentioned.
Art All Night	April 27, 2006
In the past several years, Lawrenceville has begun emerging as a center for the arts and design, bringing with it the kinds of boutiques, restaurants, and coffee shops that thrive in this new sort of environment. And for the past nine years, Lawrenceville's residents--new and old--have celebrated their neighborhood with a massive annual indoor block party called Art All Night. Quotes from John Morris/Digging Pitt Gallery, Bret Karas/Eyecon Design Group and Mary Coleman/Gallery on 43rd St.
The Art of Transforming Lawrenceville	April 26, 2006
The steady influx of artists into Lawrenceville and the 16:62 Design Zone is transforming the character of the neighborhood. This article features commentary by several area gallery and business owners including: Jeff Gordon of Who New?; Mary Coleman of Gallery on 43rd; John Morris of Digging Pitt Gallery; Elizabeth Monoian of Musée de Monoian; and Kate Bayer of EveryOne An Artist.
Commission to give out Preservation Awards May 5	April 24, 2006
Lawrenceville based real estate development and management company, Wylie Holdings, L.P. along with architect Jill Flannery Joyce of Joyce Design Group will be honored by the Historic Review Commission of Pittsburgh for several 2006 renovations including; commercial/ residential property at 4400 Butler St. and the facade renovation of 3801 Penn Ave.
From beast to beauty	April 24, 2006
In Lawrenceville, a small development firm, Wylie Holdings, is making a big difference, one building at a time.
Web site launched to boost seven city neighborhoods: Groups unite to lure tourists to their communities	April 21, 2006
Website features eight tours through seven neighborhoods including Lawrenceville. The site premiered Thursday at the Heinz Pittsburgh Regional History Center in the Strip District. The goal is twofold: to get tourists to plan authentic twists and turns in their itineraries by wandering into the neighborhoods and to engage local residents in their own city. www.pittsburghneighborhoodstours.com
Row houses, renovations, & relationships	April 15, 2006
Profile of Lawrenceville residents Anne Davis, Curt Buchanan, and Tim Denham and their 1882 Victorian row houses on Main Street.
Lawrenceville Welcomes Of This Earth, Inc.	April 7, 2006
Of This Earth, Inc. recently opened its doors at 4021 Butler Street. Owners Jan Eckstein-Mazar and Mark Mazar sell fresh soy candles, candle accessories, soaps, essential oils, natural skin care, unique glassware, antiques, replacement windows and doors, organic chocolate, natural candies, and wine jelly and candy.
Pavement: Hip…From the Knee Down	April 7, 2006
Pavement opened its doors in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood in March 2006, just in time for spring shopping. Pavement will offer stylish women a unique selection of comfortable, fashion-forward shoes and boots to fit their busy and eclectic lifestyles.
Two Sisters open Pavement, a chic shoe boutique in Lawrenceville	April 5, 2006
Sisters open a chic shoe boutique in Lawrenceville to give Pittsburghers something that isn't already offered.
Sweet Shops	March 31, 2006
Design Zone member Divine is highlighted in this article that also profiles Lawrenceville clothing shop Sugar Boutique and new designer shoe store Pavement.
Office space extends company brand, sets tone	March 24, 2006
Luke and Chip Desomone of Desmone and Associates see their Lawrenceville office as an extension of their firm's personality.
Visitors get guided tour to lure reunion business	March 18, 2006
Lawrenceville is engaged in efforts to reach the family reunion segment of the tourism industry by offering guided tours.
Great Neighborhood Taste	March 1, 2006
Piccolo Forno was featured as Lawrenceville's great neighborhood joint.
Common Thread	February 23, 2006
Digging Pitt Gallery's flat files yield unique display of artists' collaborations
Sweeping up Lawrenceville	January 30, 2006
Lawrenceville United is unique in its dedication to ridding the neighborhood of people who endanger lives, drive down property values and litter streets.
Celebrating an artists' legacy	January 12, 2006
Artist James Church could put disparate objects together to make art, and disparate people together to make a community, playaing a big part of what has been going right in Lawrenceville. He died in December 2005 and his legacy will be celebrated at Fe Gallery.
Eyecon Design Group Relocates from Miami to Lawrenceville	January 1, 2006
Brett Karas moved from Miami to Pittsburgh to start is design business, Eyecon Design Group, to be a part of the arts and design community that defines Lawrenceville.