The 12-foot-tall animatronic mammoth serves as the exhibit’ s showstopper, but visitors of all ages will enjoy exploring how these prehistoric animals survived extreme conditions and how their evolution connects to modern wildlife and biodiversity.
For more details, visit pittsburghzoo. org.
Aaron H. Gorson’ s“ Pittsburgh Mills in Winter,” date unknown. Oil on canvas. Duquesne Club Art Collection.
STEEL & STORY: INDUSTRIAL PITTSBURGH THROUGH THE EYES OF ARTIST AARON GORSON
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art is now showcasing“ Works by Aaron Gorson, Words by Maxwell King”— a special exhibition running through the fall. The show features striking industrial landscape paintings by Aaron Harry Gorson, renowned for his luminous nighttime scenes of Pittsburgh’ s steel mills.
Curated with and narrated by acclaimed author and biographer Maxwell King, the exhibit includes paintings on loan from prestigious private collections and institutions. King, whose forthcoming book“ Fire in the Night Sky” will explore Gorson’ s life in depth, also selected the artwork and contributed exhibition text— offering both visual beauty and historical insight.
Don’ t miss the opportunity to hear King speak in person at a special lecture on Oct. 23, where he’ ll share deeper stories about Gorson’ s legacy and the cultural spirit of industrial-era Pittsburgh.
Admission to The Westmoreland is free. Visit thewestmoreland. org for event registration and exhibit details.
MARIO LEMIEUX FOUNDATION MODERNIZES‘ AUSTIN’ S PLAYROOM’ AT THE CHILDREN’ S HOME & LEMIEUX FAMILY CENTER
The Children’ s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center announced that the Mario Lemieux Foundation has placed the finishing touches on the update to Austin’ s Playroom, established in 2002. This renovation marks another milestone in the decades-long partnership between the two organizations.
Austin’ s Playroom, an innovative and compassionate initiative created by Nathalie Lemieux, provides a safe, fun, and engaging atmosphere for children and siblings while their families focus on health and healing during challenging medical situations. The Children’ s Home & Lemieux Family Center has been a cornerstone of this enterprise since its inception, offering a welcoming environment for countless families.
“ We are dedicated to keeping every Austin’ s Playroom as welcoming and wellmaintained as the day they first opened,” said Nancy Angus, president of the Mario Lemieux Foundation.“ We are pleased to provide a beautifully renovated, cheerful space that gives families who depend on The Children’ s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center comfort, joy and a much-needed sense of relief during challenging times.”
The revamped playroom features updated amenities and new interactive elements. Bright colors, engaging artwork, and a variety of toys and games create a cheerful and stimulating environment while encouraging creative, independent, and hands-on play.
The Mario Lemieux Foundation remains committed to supporting families in challenging medical situations and enhancing the quality of care provided at The Children’ s Home & Lemieux Family Center.
Established in 1893, The Children’ s Home of Pittsburgh has had a steadfast mission to promote the health and well-being of children and strengthen families through essential services. Programs include Adoption & Permanency Services, Child’ s Way ®, Pediatric Specialty Hospital, Pediatric VIEW, Family Centered Therapy, and Counseling. In partnership with organizations like the Mario Lemieux Foundation, The Children’ s Home provides $ 4 million in annual charity care, including free housing for patients and families at the on-site Lemieux Family Center. n
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