A Day in Pittsburgh – Part 1

Sunday, December 9th, I spent the day in Pittsburgh. I hitched a ride with my brother-in-law and family who were going to the Steelers’ Game. We got up very early and parked at Rivers Casino. After a very filling brunch we split up and I began walking. I started down the Three Rivers Heritage Trail. I passed the USS Requin docked at the Carnegie Science Center.

Requin

I continued down the trail. The Carnegie Science Center was behind me.

Carnegie Science Center

I could see fans taking advantage of the Gateway Clipper Fleet to cross the river to the game.

Steeler Fans on the River

WDVE was in action near the stadium.

WDVE Steelers Truck

Across the river I could see the Duquesne Incline.

Incline

I continued down the trail along the stadium.

December at Heinz Field

I passed the “A Gate” of Heinz Field.

Heinz Field

Some fans were enjoying the outdoor cafe’s and entertainment.

Entertainment before Steelers Game

I used the sidewalk along the bridge to get to Point State Park.

Double decker bridge

I didn’t take any pictures from the bridge because I felt like  a turtle going the wrong way during a salmon run.

Fans on the bridge

This gives you some idea of how many people were going toward the game while I was going the opposite direction.

In Point State Park I passed the Christmas tree at the point and

Point State Park Tree

the Fort Pitt Museum.

Fort Pitt Museum

The narrative continues in A Day in Pittsburgh – Part 2.

Fort Pitt

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Winter Break

Just a reminder, no lessons from December 22 through January 6. Have a great holiday!

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Happy Birthday Beethoven

Ode to Joy Video

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Fugue No. 2

Fugue No. 2 from Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier is available as an arrangement for string trio. It is an intermediate arrangement. It can be played with two violins and cello or violin, viola and cello.

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Chanukah Medley

Chanukah Medley is now available as sheet music.  The piece premiered last year at the Winter Recital with Zeesha and Zane at the piano. A video is available if you would like to listen to the duet.

Curious about the behind the scenes leading to the first performance? You can read about it here.

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CelloBrationS and Friends at Cambridge Village

CelloBrationS at Cambridge

(Left to Right) Katrina, Jonathan, Jenna, Eden, Richard, Ashley, and Megan

The residents especially enjoyed the holiday program.  Several commented about what a treat it was to hear string players. Abby’s violin solo, her first public performance, received many compliments.

A big thank-you to everyone who helped with set-up, concert clean-up, and transportation. It was much easier with your assistance.

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The Very Inspiring Blogger Award

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Thank-you Eunice,   http://nutsfortreasure.wordpress.com/ for nominating me for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award.

The rules for The Very Inspiring Blog Award are as follows:

1.  Display the award logo on your blog.
2.  Link back to the person who nominated you.
3.  State 7 things about yourself.
4.  Nominate 15 other bloggers for this award and link to them.
5.  Notify those bloggers of the nomination and the award’s requirements.

Seven Things about Me.

1. This year I wrote two children’s books.

2. I collect snowmen.

3. Although I perform on the cello, my first instrument was actually the violin.

4. My favorite “bicycle” is actually a recumbent tricycle.

5. I have been working with fused glass for a little over a year.

6. I have been experimenting with solar energy. Rice and baked potatoes are my best dishes so far using a solar oven. I took a solar class this summer and built a solar-powered nightlight.

7. I enjoy watching bats fly in the summer twilight from the back porch.

I nominate the following bloggers for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award.

1. http://arcticdream.me/ I joined Winston on his journey when he discovered the best camera is the one you have with you. I enjoyed his photos and slice of life commentary on living in the arctic circle.

2. http://lewisandclarkandmark.wordpress.com/ I had a great time seeing the United States this summer through my brother’s eyes. With Mark, all roads are better by bicycle.

3. http://schwingeninswitzerland.wordpress.com/ What would it be like to live in Switzerland? I am always learning something new and enjoy the photographs.

4. http://adetailedhouse.com/ Imagine the possibilities, creating a home with design elements like in magazines.

5. http://hikingphoto.com/ See Canada from a hiker’s perspective.

6. http://adozenfedoras.com/ Surfing anyone?

7. http://lifetoreset.wordpress.com/ Exploring different areas of Japan, I find the photos capture the essence of place and I enjoy the text. I especially enjoyed watching the journey to and up Mt. Fuji.

8. http://lovethybike.wordpress.com/ Where can you go and what can you see by bicycle? Volcano in Hawaii, France, the Netherlands, I never know what to expect and it is always fun.

9. http://leannecolephotography.com/ I am always learning something new and enjoy what I see of Australia.

10. http://claytonhills.com/ Life, nursing, and glass fusing…. What does it take to be a creative person in a real world?

11. http://mydaysinfocus.com/ What do you see posting a picture a day? The discipline and focus of the project caught my attention.

12. http://margaretsmiscellany.com/ A real sence of voice and place comes across in Margaret’s writing.

13. http://cycling4cancer.wordpress.com/ A shout-out to Chris who is combining two huge goals, raising money for cancer research and cycling to Australia from England.

14. http://classpiano.com/ Regan has embarked on a project to write new music for the piano with demonstrations on how to learn the piece. He has a new selection each week.

15. http://everywhereonce.com/ Shannon and Brian envisioned a different lifestyle and are now living in an RV and traveling in the United States.

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Winter Recital

Just a reminder, the Winter Recital is on Friday, December 14, 2012 at Friendship Ridge.

The program will begin at 7:00. Students report at 6:40.

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CelloBrationS and Friends

The next performance of CelloBrationS will take place on December 12 at 7:00 at Cambridge Village. Family is welcome to come to the festive program of holiday music.

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On the Move

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