What’s the “Point?” Community Connections, Through Art

One of Pittsburgh’s most famous landmarks is its famous “point.” Adorned by a natural spring fountain in Point State Park, and also featuring a history museum and countless events throughout the year, “the point” is a central location for the greater Pittsburgh community.

During last week’s Three Rivers Regatta, two young children decided to sit under a canopy at the Point, and created the first two squares of the “Moving the Lives of Kids Community Mural.” These were the first two of 2,400 pieces that will eventually make up the entire mosaic.

According to an article in Pittsburgh City Paper, the project is intended to be a creative outlet for inner city youth—in Pittsburgh and beyond:

The program, founded in 2007 by artist Kyle Holbrook, provides kids with a creative outlet and an opportunity to take ownership and pride in their communities. “We try to help the inner-city youth,” through various summer mural projects in Allegheny County and other communities, said Ojeda. 

The project displays 250 murals in Allegheny County and has left its brushstrokes across the country in Miami, in Charlotte, N.C., and outside the U.S. in Haiti and Brazil.

For more information on the Moving the Lives of Kids Community Mural Project, including how to lend your artistic support as a young (or adult) artist, click here.

Get Your Ticket to Ride, with Summer Specials at Kennywood

A perennial staple in Pittsburgh, no summer is complete without a trip or two to Kennywood to play some games, ride the Phantom’s Revenge, and spend quality time with family and friends.

Between getting everyone out the door in time and making room in your budget for the outing, organizing these trips can be challenging. Fortunately, Kennywood offers several summer specials so you can make the most out of your trip.

Some of these specials include:

Season Pass Bring-a-Buddy DaysIf you have a 2013 season pass, you can bring one guest for just $10, plus tax on the following dates: July 8, 11, 15, 30, 31. 

Boomer DaysFor seniors 55 and older, DJ Charlie Apple will play classic oldies at Pavilion 1—and with the purchase of one ticket, a second one is only $5. Remember to bring the coupon, which you can find here. This promotion must be used on July 11, 15, 30, and 31.  

Bogo + $5 SpecialsIf you buy one admission, you can get the second ticket for just $5 on the following dates: July 11, 15, 30, and 31. You must present the promotional coupon, found here. 

So if you were already planning a trip to Kennywood this summer, these promotions should let you include everyone, for an outing that’ll produce smiles and memories for years to come.

For a complete list of Kennywood’s summer promotions, click here.