#Pittsburgh Ren Fest

[nerdy-birdy-photography]

8th November 2024

Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival Journal Spread

[bricksbloggyplace]

So I went to a renn faire

[cadaverkelly]

Oktoberfest, Ren Faire, Vampire Ball (September/October 2021 VLOG)

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[witch-bitch-2-point-0]

This here is the link for my ko-fi page! I'm currently in a bit of a rut right now financially and decided to make this until I'm able to get back on my feet. I have a lot of cosplans and convention goals for this year and next but I'm afraid I won't be able to meet these goals. Every donation goes towards cosplans, hotel, and travel costs. It would mean the world to me! Cosplay is a huge coping outlet for me when it comes to my depression and anxiety. I also LOVE doing it just for the sake of having fun. However my main reason for loving and wanting to cosplay is to make the kids I see at conventions happy by making their favorite characters come to life. Thank you so much!! 💜

[parf-fan]

I fear I shall not be at PARF today.  Instead, I will be at the Pittsburgh Ren Fest for the first time.  The Crimson Pirates are performing there this weekend, you see, and I do so love that group.  If by some insane coincidence any followers are here as well, you can find me at any and all Crimson Pirate shows, decked out in the black and red style of the band, complete with an eyepatch.

It remains to be seen whether this will feel like cheating on a conscious lover.

[dixonsviolin]

Ready for liftoff: version 11 of my looping system!  I've invested so much time and money into this creation and it keeps evolving (see below for some tech details and history) - I'm so excited to bring this on my Humankindness tour coming to you!  Tag a friend and let's do this, all systems are go! 💖🚀🙏 . (full tour details at bandsintown.com/dixon'sviolin) Jan 17 - Indianapolis, IN - The Mousetrap Jan 19 - Chicago/Berwyn, IL - Wire Jan 25 - Romeo, MI - Gray's Opera House Jan 30 - Southfield, MI - Ascension Healing Arts Feb 01 - Toledo, OH - Collingwood Art Center Feb 07 - Holland, MI - Park Theatre Feb 08 - Lansing, MI - Robin Theatre Feb 15 to Mar 29 - Tampa, FL - Bay Area Ren Fest Apr 10 - Ypsilanti, MI - Maidstone Theatre Apr 17 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern Apr 18 - Cincinnati, OH - Mad Frog Apr 19 - Columbus, OH - The Summit Apr 25 - Kalamazoo, MI - <to be announced> May 07 - Pittsburgh, PA - <to be announced> May 09 - Wappingers Falls, NY - CoSM Jun 05 - Thornville, OH - Pyro Festival Jun 25 - Rothbury, MI - Electric Forest Festival . Dixon's looping system - a quick history for my fellow musician/tech geeks: -------------------------------------------------- 2006: My first time looping, using a JamMan 2007: Added a Digitech GNX4 guitar workstation for effects, and a wireless system for violin (Audio-Technica 3000 series) 2009: Upgraded to a Boss RC-50 for looping 2010: Upgraded to a Boss GT-10 for effects 2012: Upgraded to a Boss RC-300 for looping 2014: Upgraded to a Boss GT-100 for effects 2016: Scrapped everything, started over: - Now audio processed by my laptop via Ableton Live, Mobius, and thousands of lines of code that I wrote - Now using a RME Fireface UCX audio interface - Now using two SoftStep MIDI foot controllers - Built my own pedalboard to hold everything onstage - Added a wireless in-ear monitor system (Audio-Technica M3 + Westone UM Pro 30) 2017: Upgraded wireless for in-ear monitor to Shure PSM 900 2018: Upgraded wireless for violin to Shure QLXD14 2019: Added an audio rack to hold the audio interface and 2 wireless units.  Added a voltage regulator (Furman M-8X AR) 2020: Replaced laptop (now a Dell 5420 Rugged); new version of Ableton, new version of Max for Live, added a UPS battery backup

[hughespottery]

We arrived at the Ren Fest booth and immediately unpacked all the things we had packed up 4 hours earlier. But we have some really fun additions! (at Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival) https://www.instagram.com/p/Ci3mdrpLYXw/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[vulcanchicks]

Heavy sweating cuz

now that I’ve reached my dream of getting into Tekko’s AA a couple times

I kinda want my new goal

to be getting into the Pittsburgh Ren Fest..........

[laughtrout72-blog]

Weekend Picks: Last Chance For Winter At Dilworth Park, Cinderella On Stage, NHL Stadium Series And More

It’s another can’t-miss weekend in Philadelphia full of great events, including the end of winter — sort of.

The winter attractions next to City Hall — collectively known as Winter at Dilworth Park — wrap up for the season on Sunday. Don’t miss one last chance to embrace the season at the ice rink, cabin and Wintergarden.

Speaking of wintry things, the Coors Light NHL Stadium Series welcomes the “Battle for Pennsylvania” on Saturday for a very special game outdoors at Lincoln Financial Field as the Philadelphia Flyers try to defeat the intrastate rival Pittsburgh Penguins.

On the arts scene, Broadway Philadelphia puts a modern twist on Cinderella at the Academy of Music, local acts celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic Things Fall Apart album by The Roots at World Cafe Live, the Barnes Foundation opens an exhibit of early photography and The African American Museum in Philadelphia closes its exhibition about cotton and slavery.

Select concerts this weekend — including James Blake, Flogging Molly and Scott Bradlee’s Modern Jukebox — are part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package, a stellar hotel package that includes up to $230 in show-enhancing perks, including free hotel and concert parking, complimentary food and drinks during the show and other bonuses.

And lastly, don’t miss a chance to turn a fun weekend into a sleepover. Book the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package for a winter weekend getaway featuring up to $218 in free perks.

Follow Uwishunu on Twitter and Instagram for updates throughout the weekend.

Read on for our guide to this weekend in Philadelphia.

Attractions | Center City

Last Chance: Winter at Dilworth Park

It's the final weekend for this popular winter destination near City Hall, where visitors can ice skate, warm up in the cabin and stroll through the wintergarden...

Attractions | Avenue of the Arts

Swing @ the Kimmel at the Kimmel Center

The interactive (and free!) virtual-reality swing temporarily installed inside the Kimmel Center sparks nostalgia for childhood and playground memories...

Opening: Into the Mural at Meg Saligman Studio

Visitors get a closer look at mural making in this self-guided immersive experience that includes a scavenger hunt and hands-on adventures...

Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package Winter Getaway

Book a Philly getaway for stays this winter and get up to $218 in free perks, including free hotel parking...

Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

Skate on the Olympic-sized ice rink, warm up in the cozy lodge, enjoy boardwalk eats and play arcade games at this open-all-winter waterfront attraction...

Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens

Delicate orchids drape windows, spill from planters and float overhead in this stunning display, on view all winter...

Black History Month in Philadelphia

This weekend's celebrations include a Stevie Wonder and Smokey Robinson tribute (Friday), an Underground Railroad discussion (Saturday) and a focus on enslaved cooks' influence on food (Sunday)...

Philadelphia Fishing Show at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Catch a fish in the trout pond, check out the latest rod and reed designs and stop by seminars about specific species of fish...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Theater | Avenue of the Arts

Rodgers + Hammerstein's Cinderella at the Academy of Music

This weekend only, enjoy Broadway Philadelphia's modern take on this classic fairy tale, complete with elaborate costumes and sets...

74 Seconds...to Judgment at the Arden Theatre Company

Philly playwright and director Kash Goins (Creed, Split) wrote and stars in this story of six deadlocked jurors struggling to define "justifiable homicide"...

Shen Yun at the Kimmel Center

Classical Chinese dance and live orchestra music bring 5,000 years of ancient performance traditions to life on stage...

Last Chance: Broads at Plays & Players Theatre

Comedy theater company 1812 Productions honors the funniest females of the '40s, '50s and '60s in this three-person revue that ends Sunday...

Renaissance in the Belly of a Killer Whale at Theatre Horizon

Three women tell the story of gentrification in Harlem in this funny and emotional one-weekend-only show...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Last Chance: Cotton at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Philadelphia artist John E. Dowell explores the relationship between cotton and slavery through photographs and installations in this exhibit closing Sunday...

Exhibitions | Center City

#TrackTakeover at Walnut-Locust Station

Works by local artists replace 110 ad spots in the subway at SEPTA's Walnut-Locust Station in this installment meant to spark civic and public art awareness...

Fabulous Fashion: From Dior's New Look to Now at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Museum exhibit meets runway fashion in an exploration of color, materials and evolving trends that includes pieces from iconic designers from around the world...

America to Zanzibar: Muslim Cultures Near and Far at the Please Touch Museum

Kids and their caregivers can see mosques, explore global markets and learn about local and global Muslim traditions at this hands-on exhibit...

More Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art and objects from around the globe and around the city...

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella is on stage at the Academy of Music for five performances this weekend. (Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella | Photo by Carol Rosegg)

Final Fridays: Celestial Bodies at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

An evening dedicated to the cosmos includes ink painting lessons, dance performances and a tour of the museum's recently reopened Chinese Galleries...

Events | Northern Liberties

The Spruce Foundation's Cabaret: Snowball Revue at the Ruba Club

Philly burlesque performers Honeytree Evileye, Kyla Ren and more perform, and New Liberty Distillery provides signature cocktails at this LGBTQIA* fundraiser...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

James Blake at The Fillmore Philly

The soulful singer is touring behind his first album in almost three years, Assume Form, at this show that's also part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package...

An Evening of Stand Up Comedy: Seth Meyers at Keswick Theatre

The Emmy Award-winning Late Night with Seth Meyers host and Saturday Night Live alum performs two shows in Montgomery County ...

The Philadelphia Flyers take on the Pittsburgh Penguins in the outdoor Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Lincoln Financial Field on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Flyers)

Sports | South Philadelphia

2019 Coors Light NHL Stadium Series at Lincoln Financial Field

The Philadelphia Flyers face the Pittsburgh Penguins in round two of this Pennsylvania hockey battle, which takes place at the home of the Philadelphia Eagles...

Food and Drink | University City

15th Annual Beer Fest at World Cafe Live

More than 30 brewers, including many local independent makers, share three-ounce samples of their beers with a backdrop of live entertainment, prizes and giveaways...

Opening: Ancient Egypt at the Penn Museum

A special exhibit and the reopening of the Artifacts Lab offer a behind-the-scenes glimpse of objects in the under-renovation Lower Egypt Gallery...

Kennett Winterfest in Kennett Square

Bundle up for this seventh annual beer, food and music festival, featuring pours from 60 breweries and tunes from Chester County-based band AfroBear...

Bouts on Broad at The Met Philadelphia

Boxing returns to North Philadelphia inside the newly renovated historic opera house with fighters Gadwin Rosa, Branden Pizarro, Malik Hawkins, Jeremy Cuevas and Samuel Teah on the bill...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Things Fall Apart: 20 Year Celebration at World Cafe Live

Chill Moody, Zeek Burse and more local acts celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of the iconic Things Fall Apart album from The Roots...

Theater | Avenue of the Arts

The Life and Legacy of Marian Anderson at the Kimmel Center

The world premiere of the film about Anderson's life showcases the songstress' Philadelphia roots and her role in breaking down racial barriers...

Flogging Molly at The Fillmore Philadelphia

The punk rock group with Irish influences is on tour behind its new album due in June at this show that's also part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package...

Silent Disco at XFINITY Live!

Experience an immersive kind of concert in a noiseless space where everyone rocking out can only hear the music in their headphones...

See the new photography exhibit, From Today, Painting is Dead, opening Sunday at the Barnes Foundation. (Photo courtesy Barnes Foundation)

Exhibitions | Logan Square

Opening: From Today, Painting is Dead at the Barnes Foundation

A new look at old photography explores the beginning of the art form through nearly 250 never-before-seen photos taken between the 1840s and 1880s...

Food and Drink | Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill Restaurant Week

A dozen restaurants offer fixed-price dinners between $30 and $64, plus BYOB options and free parking after 6 p.m....

Oscars Party & Screening at the Philadelphia Film Center

Movie lovers dress up and spend Hollywood's biggest night in Philly with food, drinks, a silent auction and the Academy Awards playing on the big screen...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Music | South Philadelphia

Michael Bublé at the Wells Fargo Center

The crooner is on tour fresh off the release of his 10th studio album, Love, and ready to perform top hits like Everything and Haven't Met You Yet...

Music | North Philadelphia

Philadelphia Orchestra Free Concert at Teatro Esperanza

The Philadelphia Orchestra continues efforts to bring its music to nontraditional venues with a free (registration encouraged) afternoon performance...

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox at The Met Philadelphia

The group's Welcome to the Twenties 2.0 Tour adds 1920s jazz influences to current pop hits to help prepare the audience for the 2020s at this show that's also part of the Visit Philly Live Nation Hotel Package...

Source: https://www.uwishunu.com/2019/02/things-to-do-in-philadelphia-this-weekend-february-22-24-2019/

[purpledancingflames]

Had an awesome time watching @durnesque-esque perform with the rest of The Angels at the Pittsburgh Ren. Fest! They're fantastic as always!

[ilovehistoricaljewelry]

Some of the #chainmaille pretties I finished this week for the Ren Fest! #chainmail #jewelry #forsale #scalemaille #scales #pendant #handmade #Pittsburgh #pittsburghartist via Instagram http://ift.tt/2wdeh26

[nerdy-birdy-photography]

4th November 2024

The mug I picked up from the Pittsburgh Ren Fest.

[cosmosredshift7]

Pittsburgh ren fest was A+

Would recommend

[legreatgabby]

Had a super amazing time with starry-eyedandstormy and Raka at the Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival a couple weeks ago during their closing weekend~

[parf-fan]

When I go to the New Jersey Ren Faire, my route takes me right behind PARF.

It has always felt to me like cheating on a lover who is in a coma.

[dixonsviolin]

Humankindness tour and coronavirus update: most shows are still happening but will be kept small; 8 new events added(!) and one date change.  Festivals are making critical decisions and as of this writing my festivals are still on as scheduled (Tampa Bay Area Renaissance Festival, Zen Awakening, Pyro Music and Arts Festival, Electric Forest, Cowpie Music Festival). For my own solo/club shows, I am hereby keeping them small: capping them at the lower of 99 people versus half the venue capacity.  I believe we can still come together and enjoy a shared transformative experience - and we can be safe at the same time.  Everyone involved in a show has a choice.  The Venue may choose to cancel or postpone a show, as has happened with Bell's Brewery (our show has been moved back to July 25th).  You have a choice, and may join us, or cancel - refunds will be provided, no questions asked and no offense taken.  My choice is to proceed with caution: to still offer concert experiences to you in a small and prudent way, and to continue to monitor the situation and adapt as we learn more.  Comments, suggestions welcome and thanks everyone for keeping a level head as we work through this together ❤️!🙏  With love and in service, - Dixon

8 cities added to my Humankindness Tour!  Tag a friend and join us 💖🙏  (tour details at bandsintown.com/dixon'sviolin)

Feb 15 to Mar 29 - Tampa, FL - Bay Area Ren Fest Apr 04 - Ingles, FL - Zen Awakening Festival Apr 10 - Ypsilanti, MI - Maidstone Theatre Apr 11 - Grand Haven, MI - Lakeshore Yoga Apr 11 - Whitehall, MI - Playhouse at White Lake Apr 17 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Tavern Apr 18 - Cincinnati, OH - Mad Frog Apr 19 - Columbus, OH - The Summit Apr 23 - Bowling Green, OH - Howard's Club H May 01 - St. Louis, MO - The Bootleg May 02 - Indianapolis, IN - Casa Bublik May 07 - Pittsburgh, PA - OWL Hollow May 08 - Alexandria, VA - Makepeace Manor May 09 - Wappingers Falls, NY - Chapel of Sacred Mirrors May 10 - Toronto, ON - Alternity May 15 - Detroit, MI - Tangent Gallery Jun 05 - Thornville, OH - Pyro Festival Jun 12 - Chesaning, MI - Riverfront Grille Jun 14 - Ferndale, MI - Valentine Distilling Co. Jun 25 - Rothbury, MI - Electric Forest Festival Jul 17 - Hamtramck, MI - Ant Hall Jul 23 - Ferndale, MI - Drifter Coffee Jul 24 - Benton Harbor, MI - The Livery Jul 25 - Kalamazoo, MI - Bell's Eccentric Cafe Jul 31 - Dayton, OH - Nonsense Night Aug 08 - Grand Rapids, MI - Cowpie Music Festival

Humankind + Kindness = Humankindness 🙂  I believe that we are all connected, and we can honor each other with compassion and care.  Join me on this Humankindness tour!

* Full tour details: http://www.bandsintown.com/dixon'sviolin * Music: http://dixonsviolin.bandcamp.com * Official website: http://www.dixonsviolin.com * Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/dixonsviolin * Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dixonsviolin * YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dixonsviolin

(Photo courtesy of Levy Kill)