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BRITSBURGH!
One of the largest British festivals in the
country will take place Sept. 6 through 11 at
various venues all over the Pittsburgh region.
This six-day festival offers events for all age
groups and budgets, with an emphasis on fun,
in celebration of over 200 years of historic ties
between Pittsburgh and Great Britain.
Whether you are a Beatles and Stones fan,
or your taste is more choral or brass band,
there will be great British music throughout
the week. The Pittsburgh Tea Association
will be observing the fine art of English tea
at numerous tearooms, for those longing for
some real scones with Devonshire cream.
Restaurants and bars will also be featuring
British brews and English dishes. The British
Film Festival will feature critically acclaimed
works and celebrated stars of the big screen
from across the pond.
Britsburgh’s partners, including the Carnegie
Museum of Art, Hartwood Acres, Duquesne
University, The Frick Art and Historical
Center, and the Arcade Comedy Theater, will
all have exciting events planned with a touch
of the British Isles in mind. So come out and
celebrate the best of what’s British!
For more information, visit Britsburgh.
com for emerging details. Sponsorship
opportunities exist at several different levels
for businesses and nonprofit entities. To plan
a Britsburgh event in your community and/
or become a Britsburgh partner — just email
your interest to [email protected].
OAKMONT HOSTS
2016 U.S. OPEN
CHAMPIONSHIP
Oakmont Country Club was selected by
the United States Golf Association as the site
of the 2016 U.S. Open Championship that
took place June 13 through 19, marking a
record ninth time the venerable course has
hosted the national championship. In addition
to hosting more U.S. Opens than any other
venue, Oakmont has served as the site for
seven other USGA championships including
the U.S. Amateur in 1919, 1925, 1938, 1969
and 2003, and the U.S. Women’s Open in 1992
and 2010.
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This event is part of #PGH200, a
celebration of Pittsburgh’s 200-year history as
a city. Over 300 participating organizations
come together to help make Pittsburgh a great
place in which to live, work, play, stay or study.
Learn more about Pittsburgh’s Bicentennial at
PGH200.com
HISTORIC RAILROAD
CARS VISIT OAKMONT
The Iowa Interstate Railroad brought two
historic railroad cars to Oakmont during
the U.S. Open. The first railroad car, named
“Hawkeye,” is a classic business car built in
1928. The other car, “The Abraham Lincoln,”
is a dining car that accompanied. The cars
were parked directly in front of the Pavilion on
Allegheny Avenue. Unfortunately, spectators
were not permitted inside the cars. There
were also reserved parking spaces available
along Allegheny Avenue and Allegheny River
Boulevard for those with disabilities.
OAKMONT SUMMER
SIDEWALK SALE
Be sure to check out the Oakmont
Chamber of Commerce’s Summer Sidewalk
Sale on July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on
Allegheny River Blvd. Come enjoy a day of
great shopping, delicious food and snacks,
wild children’s activities and much more!
Vendor maps and more information can be
found at the Gold Chamber Booth on sale day.
For more information, visit oakmont-pa.com.