Magarac Attack in Market Square June 14 to June 19 2008 3 rivers arts festival event

Magarac Attack in Market Square
Saturday, June 14 : 12 - 8 pm Sunday, June 15 : 12 - 8 pm Monday, June 16 : 12 - 8 pm Tuesday, June 17 : 12 - 8 pm Wednesday, June 18 : 12 - 8 pm Thursday, June 19 : 12 - 8 pm

Larger-than life sculptures of Pittsburgh folk-hero Joe Magarac take over Market Square in Magarac Attack. Incorporating puppetry, sculpture and other media, artist teams have created new interpretations of the sometimes-controversial mythological steelworker that challenge traditional ideas of race, history and gender.

Joe Magarac's impressive feats place him in the company of American folk heroes like John Henry. According to one legend, the eastern European steel worker could work 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, doing the work of 29 men. Magarac Attack Artists worked with community groups in Homestead, Braddock, Lawrenceville and the Hill District to gather ideas about the folk icon, crafting their three enormous installations based on those personal histories.
The sculptures are accompanied by Robert Qualters' Steel Heritage paintings, thanks to the Homestead Economic Recovery Group ad the Mon Valley Initiative.

Participating artists include Tavia LaFollette, Michelle Gregio, Emory Biko, Debbie Bobeck, Kirsten Ervin, Antonio Coltaban, Shannon Fink and Kate Murtaugh.
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I Made It! Market Sap Sept 29 Visit the Brewhouse, Southside

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Visit the Brewhouse,
Support Local Arts and
Shop at the next I Made It! Market.

I Made It! 3 takes place on Saturday, September 29 at the Brewhouse, 2100 Mary Street, Southside from 12 – 5 pm.

There will be 50 local vendors featuring handmade wares including:
…dress-up pillows, plastic dinosaur jewelry, t-shirts, mix CDs, vintage inspired handbags, mosaics, hand-knit accessories, upcycled paper goods, ceramics, handmade books, hand blown glass sculpture, handmade lamps, kitchenware, dollhouse furniture, screen printed clothing, digital photographs, vegan baked goods, reusable coffee clutches, natural bath products, kimono wrist cuffs, custom sewn children's goods, magnets, stickers, pendants, zines, holiday items, finecrafted woodcuts and etchings, babyslings, greeting cards, wheel thrown porcelain, repurposed clothing, tote bags, and MORE….

Also, learn what happens in the Brewhouse and how you can get involved.
A Chance Auction will be held featuring exclusive items from our vendors.

What exactly is I Made It!?
I Made It! is a regularly occurring, nomadic Market that provides the opportunity for young entrepreneurs to establish their businesses and to enjoy low barriers for bringing their wares to market in order to create successful businesses built on arts and crafts.
This Market is an inclusive happening that welcomes artists or other "makers" in the Pittsburgh region to meet like-minded individuals, create new opportunities, and make a positive impact in the community we share.

Past Press:
Pittsburgh City Paper (Local Vocal) -
http://www.pittsburghcitypaper.ws/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A32768

To visit vendor's web sites or for more information:
www.myspace.com/imadeitpgh

See you at the Market!

P.S. If you LOVE I Made It! write us in as best roaming market on the City Paper's Best of Poll:
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