#randy gilson

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Randyland is a free eclectic outdoor museum located on the Northside of Pittsburgh. The founder, Randy Gilson bought the property for $10,000 using a credit card. Upcycled objects, sculptures, paintings and murals began to fill the space, and the rest is history.

Included in the story of Randyland is how Gilson met and fell in love with his partner, David Paul Francis “Mac” McDermott. McDermott would go on to help Gilson build the museum. Sadly, he passed away from cancer in 2019.

The museum is open year round from 12-7pm.

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EDIT: FALSE ALARM, THE URA IS NOT DEMOLISHING RANDYLAND

So I know a lot of Pittsburghers, obviously myself included, panicked when this hit social media:

[ID: A piece of white paper posted over a painted Randyland sign. At the top of the original sign you can read the words, “Keep clean thanks, Randyland.” The paper reads, “Demolition Notice. Randyland Gardens (Established 20 Years Ago). 1400 Block Jacksonia St. and Arch St. 30 Day Notice. June 2, 2023. For more information, please contact Pittsburgh URA.” End ID.]

I even saw a screenshot in the comments on this Facebook post (which has now also been edited) that Randy Gilson himself posted about complaints from a neighbor and saying goodbye to the space, using the words “today the world picks on happy people and happiness everywhere” (except his version was in all caps). However.

The Pittsburgh Urban Redevelopment Authority is not taking Randyland down. I don’t know if Randy just panicked about the complaint, as local social media did, or what exactly happened, but there is no need to contact the URA, they did not put up that sign neither are they planning to destroy Randyland.

I had emailed when I saw the “news,” and this is the response I received from Tanika Harris of the Pittsburgh URA:

[ID: A screenshot from an email with the subject line “Randyland/URA Communication.” The body of the email reads, “Good Afternoon, Thank you for reaching out! The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has no intention of demolishing the community garden, affectionately known as Randyland. The demolition sign that was posted on Friday, June 2 did not come from the URA or any of our affiliates. The URA has been in conversation with Randy Gilson, Community Garden Curator and Councilman Bobby Wilson. We are committed to ensuring a safe space for all residents and will continue to work with our partners to bring about clarity, transparency, and community.” End ID.]

So I apologize for the quick reaction, I know I’m not the only one who freaked out and I am sure the URA has been absolutely flooded with emails and phone calls about this. It sounds like Randy is the one who put up the sign and while I still do not fully understand what went down, Randyland is not in danger from the URA.

So spread this word, I guess, especially to fellow Pittsburghers.

[pittsburghbeautiful]

Randyland

Randyland: A Colorful Oasis in Pittsburgh’s Urban Landscape On Pittsburgh’s North Side lies a vibrant art sanctuary known as Randyland. An open-air museum that brings together innumerable splashes of color, art, and creativity, Randyland is a beacon of positivity and resilience, attracting thousands of visitors annually. The Genesis of Randyland Randy Gilson, a local artist and community…

[ameritt]

RandyLand Randy Gilson, the creator of RandyLand is in the last photo, adding a tuba to the display. The back story on how this was created is worth reading.

[thedustyrebel]

Randyland

Established in 1995 by Randy Gilson, Randyland has become one of America's most colorful public art landmarks, and a must see site in Pittsburgh.

More photos: Mannequins, Public Art, Pittsburgh

[bluelizardlives]

Blue Lizard loved his visit to Randyland. He met Randy, made some new friends, and denied he was Bruce Wayne.

[asakiyume]

You can grow ideas in the garden of your mind --Fred Rogers.

What’s growing in yours? (photo credits in captions)

[davidgilson]

La rumeur court que le film d’animation « Atlantide, l’empire perdu » serait prochainement adapté en film live... Vrai ou faux, ce classique Disney mésestimé fêtera ses 20 ans l’an prochain et je rêve de produits dérivés faisant justice à la vraie première princesse noire et guerrière du studio : Kida ! Voici ici un dessin que j’ai adapté d’un dessin publicitaire des animateurs Randy Haycock et John Pomeroy. 💙💎

[streamingthruamerica]

Randy's Pot of Gold

Randy’s Pot of Gold

Randy Gilson grew up poor in a small mill town just outside Pittsburgh’s city limits. As one of six children from a “broken” family, he remembers being teased by schoolmates, who called him “dumb, stupid, dadless, welfare boy, and white trash.” But his mother, a minister, advised him to ignore the noise, and instilled in him a commitment to do good for others. Her voice became Randy’s moral…

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On Assignment: News Post (April 13, 2017)

Built on Steel, Pittsburgh Now Thrives on Culture

photographer: Jeff Swensen

This article talks about how Pittsburgh used to thrive off of its steel production but since industry collapsed in the 1980s, the city has found new ways to grow and support its communities. This city shows a wide variety of diversity as well as many historical and cultural sites. The article mentions a few of the places that people can visit even on a tight budge and still get the experience of the city. The article talks about some of the hidden treasures of the city such as the Conflict Kitchen and the “House Poem.”

The images in this article are simple but yet they still show some of the characteristic of the city of Pittsburgh. Having been to Pittsburgh a few times in the past, I feel that these images do show a lot about the smaller parts of the city and not the typical things that everyone sees. They give a unique look perspective of the city which I feel adds to the overall feel and purpose of the article.

[omgtaxtwerk]

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Randy Gilson of Pittsburgh, PA has created a haven of love, art and transformation to revitalize his community. Through the Spring Awakening experience, an explosion of color in an otherwise drab neighborhood, you’ll get to know the man behind it all and the people who partake in his world of joy. #ad

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Madelyn Marie Kitcheyan passed away April 12 at her home in Tempe. She was 52. The wake for Madelyn Kitcheyan is Friday (April 20) at 4:pm at the Victoria Kitcheyan residence. The funeral is Saturday (April 21) at 10:30am at Gilson Wash Activity Center.

A Celebration of Life for “Randy” Berumen will be held Saturday (April 28) at 2:pm at the Elks Lodge.

[hyaenagallery]

Randyland is the labor of love of Pittsburgh, PA artist Randy Gilson, a local artist and neighborhood renovator. Over the years Gilson, a man in his 50s, has almost singlehandedly turned a blighted neighborhood corner in Pittsburgh’s Mexican War Streets into one of the most colorful spectacles in the city. Every square inch of his corner building is brightly painted and decorated with pink flamingos, giant banana plants, mismatched lawn furniture, mannequins, and plastic dinosaurs, among many, many other pieces of found ephemera. The space functions as a home, garden and artist’s space that Gilson shares with like-minded creators. His work began in the 80s, as an act of love for his deteriorating neighborhood. After turning his home into a candy-colored anti-depressant of a structure, Gilson has spread his artistic influence to the surrounding areas of the neighborhood, seeding art and installation projects throughout a 30-block radius. He has erected hundreds of “streetscapes,” worked on establishing multiple public parks in empty lots, and contributed to a number of community gardens. Prior to the establishment of Randyland and its joyous influence, Pittsburgh’s Central Northside was a neighborhood in decline, but Gilson’s enthusiasm, elbow grease, and scavenger’s instincts have managed to turn the area into more wonderland and less copland. Now, Randy estimates that he’s installed 800 streetscapes, 50 vegetable garden plots and eight parks. #destroytheday (throwback post from 2/5/14)

[akcampbellandsons]

What’s On In And Around Kirkcaldy This Week? (Tues 11th July 2017)

Hi there, and welcome to our weekly round up of things to do in and around Kirkcaldy, Fife and beyond this week.

We hope you get some ideas from it and are liking what we're doing.  If you have anything to add, just leave us a comment below the post.

So, the same layout as usual, stuff to do with families, walkable pets, pubs, restaurants, gigs and things we just think look fun.

Enjoy and have a great week!!  

Families

  Rockpool Wild Walk

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  "Explore the miniature world of the rock pool at Seafield Beach. An exciting underwater safari, hunting for the fascinating creatures of the shallows. What will you find?   Please wear suitable clothing/shoes and dress with the Scottish weather in mind! We’ll be meeting at the Seafield car park. Places are limited so booking is required. Families welcome."   To book your place, call us on 01592 858458, email info@greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk or drop into our High Street Hub, 254a High Street, Kirkcaldy, Wednesday to Saturday, 10am – 4pm.

  See more from original source: http://www.greenerkirkcaldy.org.uk/rockpool-wild-walk

  Looking to get into Tennis now that Wimbledon is upon us?  

Racket Demo Day

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  "Are you looking for a new weapon for the summer season? Do you need something to give yourself an edge over your opponents?   In conjunction with Gannon Sports, on Sunday 16th July from 12 noon, a full range of demonstration adult rackets from the country’s biggest suppliers – Babolat, Wilson, Yonex, etc – will be available for members to try out at the club. So, if you’re looking to treat yourself to that new racket but don’t know what to go for, head down and test them all out. Any orders taken and paid for will be fulfilled within a few days.   There will also be a large range of different makes, models and sizes of children’s rackets available for sale on the day, as well as other tennis goodies."

Kirkcaldy Lawn Tennis Club Boglily Road, KY2 5NF Kirkcaldy, Fife   See more from original source here...  

Walk of the week

  Heatherhall Woods, Ladybank

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  "Heatherhall Woods is a lovely place to walk the dog. It's great in winter as the trees shelter you from the worst of the wind and it's cool in the height of summer. A series of pathways intersect the wood which gives you a choice of routes. It's a great place for kids too, my girls used to love going there when they were younger to play hide and seek and a game they created called 'log loser'"

  A92 just past Fruechie, take the left fork after the bridge. Continue for a few hundred yards and you'll see the car parking area to your left. B937, Cupar KY15 7UH

See more from original source here...

    Pub of the week

  Forresters in Aberdour

    "2015 + 2016 Winners of CAMRA's Fife Pub of the Year.    The Forries is situated in the centre of the village of Aberdour. Ideal for Aberdour Railway Station, Gift Shops & Galleries, Aberdour Castle, the Playpark, Beach & Harbour, Aberdour Golf Course and the popular Fife Coastal Path right on our doorstep.   Our public bar is well stocked, including a choice of 4 Cask Marque Real Ales, 2 Cask Ciders, a fantastic selection of Malts, Rums, Gins, Vodkas and Bourbons.   Live SKY and BT Sport is shown on our large screens in the bar. Pool table, Jukebox and other bar games are available."

  They also allow dogs and have a restaurant.   01383 860809 35 High Street, Aberdour, Fife KY3 0SJ   More from original source here...    

Restaurant of the week

  Annapurna Gurkhas

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  Annapurna Gurkha Restaurant is an authentic Indian takeaway located on the High Street in Kirkcaldy, where we offer the finest Indian dishes for you to enjoy."

  312 High St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1LB 01592 269460   See more from original source here...    

Gigs

  We couldn't find much happening in Kirkcaldy this week so if you know of anything, let us know and we'll add it in.  This goes for the future as well, just head over t our Facebook page and post anything you think might interest people there.   The Haven Bar & Restaurant, 1 Shore St, Cellardyke.   Saturday 22/07/17 at 9 pm.   Live Rock and Soul music. A mix of covers and original songs by Midland1.   More information from midland1gigs@icloud.com  or John on 07766955114    

Music Makers Blues Review

  John Scofield Band w/ Dennis Chambers+Mike Stern & Randy Brecker

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  "Two of the biggest guitar stars of jazz and fusion in a very rare and incendiary jazz guitar double bill – both with all star bands, including the legendary trumpeter, Randy Brecker and drummers, Dennis Chambers and Lenny White.   “Scofield can make his guitar howl, plead, laugh, argue, and preach – deep passion and almost unbearable beauty” (The Scotsman).   A man of many parts, a virtuoso guitarist with a genuine jazz sensibility. He worked with historic figures like Miles, Mingus, Chet Baker and created many historic groups of his own. Uberjam is his hard-groove band playing funk-oriented jazz-rock, propelled by the red-hot Dennis Chambers on drums.   Mike Stern's four-decade career featured stints with Blood, Sweat & Tears, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Jaco Pastorius, the Brecker Brothers and Joe Henderson, before he launched a solo career that has propelled to him to a global star. 16 recordings as a leader (six nominated for GRAMMY® Awards) and thousands of high energy gigs, with many of the greats of the current scene – including this band with co-leader and fellow giant of the New York jazz and fusion scene, Randy Brecker.   Two electrifying soloists whose blistering chops combine rock–blues firepower with sophisticated jazz harmonies.   John Scofield (guitar), Avi Bortnick (rhythm guitar/samplers), Andy Hess (bass), Dennis Chambers (drums).   Mike Stern (guitar), Randy Brecker (trumpet), Teymur Phell (bass), Lenny White (drums)"

  Fri July 14th, Festival Theatre: 13/29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT   More from original source here...   There's loads of other things going on that weekend for the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, which you can go check out their page here...   One for the following week:  

Jools Holland and His Rhythm & Blues Orchestra

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  "Featuring Gilson Lavis with special guest Chris Difford and guest vocalists Ruby Turner, Louise Marshall & Beth Rowley + Ten Millenia as support.   The King of boogie boogie, swing and R&B, Jools Holland is back for another energy-fuelled show with his fantastic Rhythm & Blues Orchestra, raising the roof of the Festival Theatre once again.   Despite selling millions of records throughout his career and hosting the most successful British TV music show ever, he’s always up for touring and the amazing electricity his live shows generate.   ‘Later with…Jools Holland’ is now in its 46th series! Jools’ name is synonymous with quality music. His star studded band featuring ex-Squeeze drummer, Gilson Lavis, and regular guest vocalists, Ruby Turner, Beth Rowley and Louise Marshall, are joined for this tour by Jools’ long time Squeeze colleague, Chris Difford."

  Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 PM - 10 PM Festival Theatre: 13/29 Nicolson Street, EH8 9FT   See more from original source here...    

Misc and fun

  Gin Tasting Evening at the Cupcake Coffee Box on Kirkcaldy High Street

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  "Enjoy a Gin Tasting Evening. The Theme will be Scotland. FIVE Gins from Scotland."

  July 15 – July 16 Jul 15 at 7 PM to Jul 16 at 9:30 PM

  See more from original source here...

    Mardi Gras Edinburgh

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  At the Grassmarket in Edinburgh, Saturday 1pm to 4pm.   See more from original source here...

    There you have it for another week, we hope you find something interesting to do here and have a great week, here’s hoping for sunshine!

Disclaimer:  A K Campbell and Son are not affiliated with any event or outing we share here, it’s just stuff we think is fun and so, if you have any problems you have to go to the organisers of the event or whatever, not us.

Basically, we’re not being paid by anyone to post for them or making any money from any sales i.e tickets etc. And, if injured, it’s on your own head. You are legally responsible for yourselves!

Rich might be getting paid for his gig but it has nothing to do with the shop. Plus it’s free to get in anyway. And they’re good!!

What are you up to this weekend, got anything to add?  Comment below.

Hopefully see you in our jewellery shop on Kirkcaldy High Street soon.

The blog post What’s On In And Around Kirkcaldy This Week? (Tues 11th July 2017) See more on: A.K. Campbell and Sons Jewellers Blog

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With Randy Gilson of Randyland! #Randyland #randylandpittsburgh #randylandpgh (at Randyland)