Preparing for a marathon is a challenge even if you aren't the person running 26.2 miles. Someone has to make sure every step of the course is clear: the twists, the turns, the bridges and the hills. That person is Brian Schmidt, director of operations for P3R, the organization hosting

An afternoon of great music and fine spirits is in store at The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center Sunday, May 5 with Whiskey and Weavers. The screening of a live concert film featuring the Tannahill Weavers (recorded at the Greater Pittsburgh Masonic Center in October 2023) will be preceded by a Scotch whiskey tasting to benefit the Balmoral Classic: U.S. Junior Solo Piping & Drumming Championships, an annual event held in Pittsburgh each fall. "Scotland's Tannahill Weavers play acoustic instruments, but the atmosphere at their shows is electric," says the Boston Globe. "The quintet is as tight and as versatile as any band in the Celtic music revival. They can summon rock 'n' roll intensity or haunting introspection." The event is presented in partnership with Pittsburgh's Balmoral School of Piping & Drumming. The Scotch tasting begins at 2 p.m. and the film at 3 p.m. Tickets are available for the film alone, or for both events. Born of a session in Paisley, Scotland, and named for the town's historic weaving industry and local poet laureate Robert Tannahill, the Tannahill Weavers are internationally known for their unique take on Celtic music, blending beautiful traditional melodies with powerful modern rhythms. Their diverse repertoire spans the centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, topical songs, original ballads and lullabies, and humorous tales of life in Scotland. From reflective ballads to foot-stomping reels and jigs, the variety and range of the material they perform is matched only by their enthusiasm and lively Celtic spirits. The Weavers concert at the Pittsburgh Masonic Center "was a highlight of our year," says Balmoral executive director George Balderose. "The May 5 screening is a great way to share that experience and spread awareness of traditional Scottish music to the community." The Lindsay is an independent nonprofit theater located at 418 Walnut St., Sewickley.

Are you tired of spending all day scrolling through social media and being in the house? Wanting to take a break from your phone and explore the city of Pittsburgh? If that sounds like you then, UNATION may have just the platform to help you discover all there is to do in the steel city! UNATION is the one-stop-shop for what's happening around you. From festivals to holiday events, you can find unique activities to participate in with your friends and family, all while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Client Success Manager Liz McElhaney said that although you can discover new businesses and events, Pittsburgh is not the only city on the list. "Before Pittsburgh, UNATION was focused primarily in the south, with our headquarters being in Tampa, FL," McElhaney said. "As we expanded northward, we picked Pittsburgh because it's such a great city with so much to do and see!" UNATION provides community members with an array of event options they can look through, which range from music, food & drink adventures, sporting events and more. Not only that, their curated Weekend Guide is a must read every week. Along with this, the organization also has social media pages designated for each city, with the burgh's known as "Stuff to Do in Pittsburgh." "We realize 'UNATION' doesn't really scream events, so we created the 'Stuff to Do' brand to tell people on social media exactly what they're going to get when they visit our website," McElhaney said. "Aside from the events and guides, we specialize in connecting businesses with their ideal customers, so if any business wants to be featured, we'd love to chat!" In addition to Pittsburgh, McElhaney said that the long-term goal is to continue expanding UNATION to other cities in the country and help people create memorable experiences nationwide. "There are some great things in the works," McElhaney said. "For now, we are taking it one day at a time, providing PGH with the best things to do IRL." To see what events are happening in Pittsburgh, you can check out the official website, download their mobile app, and follow them on Instagram @stufftodoinpittsburgh. Photograph(s) provided by Liz McElhaney

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Film Pittsburgh's JFilm Festival, the largest Jewish cultural event in the region, will screen May 2-12 at three theaters around Pittsburgh. This is the 31st year for this highly anticipated event, which brings engaging independent Jewish-themed films to Pittsburgh. This year, JFilm will present 16 films, six of which will be available to screen virtually. "Independent films are so impactful in people's lives." said Kathryn Spitz Cohan, Film Pittsburgh's executive director. "Sometimes they feed your mind by showing you some incredible little-known history like in 999: The Forgotten Girls and other times they feed your heart by transporting you to another time like the visit to the great resorts of The Catskills. But one thing is for sure: independent films always add a richness to the human experience." JFilm will screen at the Carnegie Music Hall, the Oaks Theater, and CMU's McConomy Auditorium. The festival will include Q&As with visiting filmmakers, a Mother's Day screening with sweet bakery treats, scholar-led Film Schmooze discussions, and more. One highlight will be opening night's Pittsburgh premiere of Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless at the newly restored Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. The film, sponsored by The Arthur J. and Betty F. Diskin Cultural Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh, tells the inspiring story of Bayless, a Leonard Bernstein protégé and successful concert pianist and composer who suffered a debilitating stroke, and his heroic efforts to continue playing with his left hand alone. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Bayless and director Stewart Schulman. John Bayless will also play several songs before a dessert reception in the Music Hall's Foyer. In other films to watch for, Spitz Cohan says, "We're excited for our audience to look back at some beloved pop culture icons in Remembering Gene Wilder and Shari & Lamb Chop. These lovely documentaries will have you revisiting happy memories with film and TV legends who were a big part of so many people's lives." For more information about JFilm and to purchase tickets, visit FilmPittsburgh.org.

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