The Block Party, a project of One Northside Pgh in partnership with The Buhl Foundation, is excited to announce the second of five Block Parties in 2016 that will take place in Northview Heights. The Block Party is a series of free and open mini-arts festivals that will call attention to, and celebrate, the valuable resources and local identities of the Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. This free festival will feature:
- Musical performances
- Food and refreshments courtesy of Northview Heights Citizens Council
- Stories about the neighborhood collected onsite by The Saturday Light Brigade
- Hands-on activities with Pittsburgh Center for Creative Reuse
- Public art with AIR: Artists Image Resource
- Historical photos courtesy of Allegheny City Historic Gallery
- Grow Pittsburgh‘s preview of plans for a Northview Heights Garden
The Block Party #2 will be held on Sunday, June 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 pm in the Northview Heights playground and ball field space, located at 533 Mt Pleasant Road. For more information, visit The Block Party #2 event page.
