This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Chatham chapter.
Date: Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Time: Parade begins at 6:00 pm; menorah lighting at 6:30
Parade Location: Parade departs from Chabad Lubavitch Center, 2100 Wightman Street
Menorah Lighting Location: Schenley Plaza
Admission: Free
Why Go? It’s a night Pittsburghers look forward to all year. With 100 cars in the parade lineup, live entertainment in Schenley Plaza and a beautiful menorah lighting, it’s a wonderful way to celebrate Chanuka.
The Jazz Nutcracker
Date: December 9–11, 16–18, 2011
Times: Friday–Saturday 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
Location: Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
Admission: Student tickets $7-$8
Why Go? All you have to see is the poster to know this show is going to be hot. With arrangements inspired by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, it’s a crazy awesome way to get pumped for the holidays. A major plus: the extraordinary Benny Benack Band, Pittsburgh jazz royalty, will provide the live music.
Date: December 9–11, 16–18, 2011
Times: Friday–Saturday 8 pm, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm
Location: Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse
Admission: Student tickets $7-$8
Why Go? All you have to see is the poster to know this show is going to be hot. With arrangements inspired by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, it’s a crazy awesome way to get pumped for the holidays. A major plus: the extraordinary Benny Benack Band, Pittsburgh jazz royalty, will provide the live music.