FLU CLINIC

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5 -- 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Retail Level, Two PPG Place

Sponsored by CVS Phamacy.   Cost:  $20 per vaccination.  (Cash or check payable to CVS)

Medicare Part B recipients are Free. 

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WINTERGARDEN WILL BE CLOSED FROM NOVEMBER 8 THROUGH NOVEMBER 21 FOR INSTALLATION OF OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY EXHIBIT.  (Access to Crazy Mocha Coffee will be through the 4th Avenue Arcade or lobby of One PPG Place)

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BOOKS ARE FUN - Book Fair

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 through NOVEMBER 13

10 A.M. TO 2 P.M.

RETAIL LEVEL - TWO PPG PLACE

Great books at discounted prices.   Start your holiday shopping early!

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          LIGHT-UP NIGHT
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21

5 p.m. To 9 p.m.

PPG Place sparkles with excitement as we kick off the holiday season with our annual Light-Up Night festivities.

 RMU Island Sports Center Figure skating Academy Presents

"The Grinch Whole Stole Christmas"

4:45 p.m.

PPG Place Plaza

The "Grinch Who Stole Christmas" is back once again this year to share the wonderful story of love, forgiveness, and happiness.  The Robert Morris University Island Sports Center Figure Skating Academy members will bring the cherished story back to life in a fresh new way at The Rink at PPG Place!  Come and enjoy this theatrical on-ice presentation of a man whose heart was two sizes too small.

 

PITTSBURGH CLO MINI-STARS

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

PPG Place Plaza      

 This talented group kicks off the evening's festivities with a dazzline performance.

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           American Cancer Society's

TRIBUTE OF LIGHT / PLAZA TREE LIGHTING
5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
PPG Place Plaza

The Plaza will glisten with the glow of candlelight as over 300 individuals carrying hand-held Tributes of Light candles will surround The Rink at PPG Place. Each candle will be dedicated in the name of someone touched by cancer. The candlelit ceremony culminates with the lighting of the breathtaking 65' Plaza Christmas tree by 8-year-old cancer survivor, Eliot Jay Wilpula from Crafton, Pa.   The candles will surround the perimeter of The Rink throughout the evening as a glowing tribute to these individuals. All proceeds from this event will benefit The American Cancer Society.

Light the Way to a Cure! A candle's glow can help light the way to a cure. Remember or honor a loved one that has been affected by cancer by purchasing a candle to be carried during the breathtaking Tribute of Light Celebration at The Rink at PPG Place on Light Up Night. Call the American Cancer Society at 412-919-1100.

If you are interested in participating in this event by vcarrying a hand-held candle in the Tribute of LIght Ceremony, please contact :  tonya.newberry@cancer.org  or call the American Cancer Society at 412-919-1100 (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Online Light-Up Night Volunteer Registration Form Light-Up Night Volunteer Information (PDF) Light Up Night Volunteer Check-In Map

SAL VENTURA BAND

5:00 P.M. TO 8:30 P.M.
Food Court, Two PPG Place

Join the fun as the Sal Ventura Band performas a variety of old and new favorites!

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THE RINK AT PPG PLACE OPENS FOR THE SEASON!

     Magic Ice USA will donate $1 of every admission on November 21 to the American Cancer Society .

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SEASON-LONG EXHIBITS

NOVEMBER 21 through JANUARY 7

PPG PLACE WINTERGARDEN

PPG Place's annual holiday exhibits open for the season on Light-Up Night, Friday, November 21, and continue daily through January 7.   Click the links above for information on the Wintergarden Holiday Exhibits and Gingerbread House Display and Competition.

November and December Exhibit Hours:

SPIRITS OF GIVING FROM AROUND THE WORLD EXHIBIT

See the splendor of the holidays come alive during PPG Place's breathtaking "Spirits of Giving From Around the World" exhibit. This enchanting display of life-size Santas and original paintings captures a whole world of Christmas folklore and fantasy.

The exhibit comes alive with a collection of original paintings, each depicting holiday celebrations around the world.

Capture memories of Christmases past in the Wintergarden where a tree larger than any from your childhood awaits you. Our spectacular 32-foot tree is surrounded by a showcase of gingerbread houses and a unique train display created by local artist Don Jones.

SEASONAL MUSIC: Hear a variety of seasonal music performed by area musicians daily throughout the month of December.

 

GINGERBREAD HOUSE  AND TRAIN DISPLAY

It's "Home SWEET Home" in the PPG Place Wintergarden and Two PPG Place  where a collection of unique gingerbread houses created by local individuals are encircled by a holiday train display.   Houses can be purchased with a donation to Children's Hospital's Free Care Fund.  Contact Carla Roehner at ppggingerbreadhouse@comcast.net for further information.

 The houses are surrounded by a unique exhibit of  trains created by local artist, Don Jones.

If you are interested in participating in the gingerbread house display and competition, or for futher information, contact Carla Roehner at ppggingerbreadhouse@comcast.net    or Anita Falce at afalce@ppgplace.com

General Information Packet and Online Entry Form Please read the general information packet and submit your completed online entry form or enter by mail. Applications must be received by NOVEMBER 5, 2008 General Information Packet (PDF) Online Entry Form

HOLIDAY KICK-OFF

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29 -   11 A.M. TO 5 P.M.

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

FOOD COURT - TWO PPG PLACE

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Enjoy the holiday festivities in the Two PPG Place following the City's Celebrate the Season parade.  Family musical entertainment, free holiday crafts for kids.

•       HOLIDAY SHOW – BALLOON TALES

        Two Shows:   12 noon and 2 p.m.

  Stop in the Food Court in Two PPG Place and get the whole family in the spirit of the season with this delightful show combining holiday stories with unique balloon sculptures.

                  

•        JOHN McDONALD HOLIDAY DUO
          Performance Times:   11 a.m.,  1 p.m., 2:30 p.m.

           Enjoy holiday favorites performed by the John McDonald Holiday Duo                                                         

•        DON-NA THE SNOW QUEEN

       11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

           Meet the holiday’s tallest Snow Queen and receive one of her unique balloon creations.

 

•       HOLIDAY WORKSHOP

      11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

             Children are invited to stop by our holiday workshop and make a free holiday ornament

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RAY RYAN TRIO

PPG PLACE WINTERGARDEN

11 A.M. TO 3 P.M.

The Ray Ryan Trio performs a variety of holiday music.

TROMBONES ON ICE

PPG PLACE PLAZA

3 P.M. TO 5 P.M.   

Trombones on Ice 2008 celebrates their 8th Anniversary!  Don't miss this unique holiday performance by an impromptu ensemble of over 100 trombone, baritone, euphonium, and tuba players featuring favorite carols and holiday songs.

If you would like to join in the playing, registration is online at www.solothing.com/toi.  All ages welcome!

For information, e-mail Bruce Lazier at brucelazier@comcast.net.

 

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SEASONAL MERCHANTS

 

SURPRISE PARTY BOX

Thursday, November 20, and Friday, November 21

Retail Level - Two PPG Place

Seasonal gift baskets and assorted gift items

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TASTEFULLY SIMPLE

Monday,  November 24 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Retail Level - Two PPG Place

From main dishes to desserts, Tastefully Simple offers a wide variety of gourmet foods and gifts for every day and every occasion. Best of all products can be enjoyed right out of the package or prepared within minutes!