“Erected in Thanksgiving to God in Witness of His Constant Love and Call to  

Union with Him and One Another Through the Lord Jesus and the Holy Spirit.” 

          The above declaration is etched into the cornerstone of the new church at Saint Alexis Parish in McCandless Township.  The parish opened the doors of its new church on Sunday, Oct. 22, during a special dedication Mass.  The Most Reverend David A. Zubik, Bishop of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, was the principal celebrant and homilist of the Mass.  Fellow diocesan priests, deacons, seminarians and nearly 1,100 parishioners attended this extraordinary celebration.  [Read more…]

Make sure you stop by these local stores for Small Business Saturday and for all of your holiday shopping!

Modern Piano
www.mymodernpiano.com
11883 Perry Hwy
Wexford, Pa. 15090
(724)934-5397

Modern Piano opened the Wexford store in 2003 and has provided pianos and piano tuning service to music and arts communities including schools, universities, churches, studios, and educators. 

2017 launches a new era for Modern Piano with fresh promotions for the Holiday season.  Stop in the store to meet Buddy and while you are here enjoy playing one of the beautiful pianos in our showroom.

With owner having over 40 years in the piano business we remain the only piano technician/ tuner owned store in the market. That allows us to give the highest quality service to our valued clients.   Modern Piano is the exclusive Yamaha and Schimmel Dealer in Western PA.

The Art Expose
www.theartexpose.com
120 Church Road
Wexford, Pa. 15090
(724) 900-6325

The Art Expose is a genuinely unique, boutique shopping experience. “The kind of art boutique that you look for and are lucky to find when you are on vacation, is now available right here in the Village of Wexford,” explains owner and founder Carolyn Dorazio.   The shop contains four rooms with different themes. 

The renovated, 100-year-old farmhouse is filled with original and distinctive, hand-crafted artwork and fashion accessories created by hundreds of artisans from destinations around the world including locally here in Western Pennsylvania, throughout the continental United States including but not limited to New Mexico, South Carolina, Michigan, Vermont and Ohio, and around the world from such exotic locales as Europe, Haiti, Jamaica and Madagascar.  Many of our island crafts have a social mission intending to assist the poor, underprivileged and women in particular!
Hours are Tuesday through Friday 11-6 and Saturday 11-5.  Stop in for a 20% off coupon.

 Katie’s Clay Studio
www.katiesclaystudio.com
3812 William Flynn Hwy, suite 100
Allison Park, PA 15101
412-486-2184

Katie’s Clay Studio is Pittsburgh’s most unique pottery, glass and clay studio. We offer a variety of programs, ranging from Summer Camps and Adult and Children Pottery Wheel Throwing, to Canvas painting! Are you looking for the perfect venue to have a party?  You can host your special event at Katie’s Clay Studio.  Pick the perfect package to meet your needs, along with a private room to host parties of all ages!  If you would like a more personal party, we will come to you with our Mobile Pottery Studio Services, bringing the fun to your location. We designed our store to be Pittsburgh’s one stop shop for the arts!

All That Jazz
www.allthatjazzpa.com
2000 Village Run Road, Suite 208, 
Wexford, PA 15090
(724) 933-0555

All That Jazz, Dance and Fitness Wear, is your place to go for clothing and accessories for “Stars of all Stages!” We carry shoes, clothing, accessories & more for dancers, gymnasts, skaters, cheerleaders and ballroom dancers. We have products for children through adults – men and women! Stop by our Holiday Sale from Nov. 24 – Dec. 23.

Apropos
www.aproposgifts.com
1701 Duncan Avenue
Allison Park PA 15101
Phone 1.800.785.4438

Apropos, formerly Contemporary Concepts North, located in Allison Park is perfect for one stop shopping this holiday season!
Apropos is not just an Allison Park retail store. We are a shopper’s haven, a retail destination, a place where the most discriminate shopper can get lost in an array of unique, quality products, friendly smiles and excellent customer service.

We have carved a niche in the gift store industry: offering the most exceptional products, at the best value, with superior customer service. Forging relationships with our clients, and in turn getting to know their friends, provides us with the unique ability to find that perfect gift. We are a phone call away from a stress-free shopping experience: selecting the gift, wrapping it and shipping it, if necessary.

By Jill Greenwood

If you think you’ve got what it takes to become the next Jackie Evancho, we’ve got the opportunity for you!
The 2016 Kean Quest Talent Search attracts singers of all ages and has seen its share of amazing talent since launching in 2004. Richland Township’s own Jackie Evancho, who was the runner up in the nationally acclaimed 2010 America’s Got Talent, was a contestant in 2009 in what was then known as Kean Idol. [Read more…]

Neighboring Garrett County, Maryland has been selected by Travel & Leisure as America’s Best Town for Fall Colors.

Located only two hours outside of Pittsburgh, Garrett County is the western-most county in Maryland and home to:

• Deep Creek Lake, the state’s largest freshwater lake
• Wisp Resort, Maryland’s only ski resort (32 slopes & trails for skiing and snowboarding, snow tubing park, terrain parks, ice skating rink, Nordic center for cross-country skiing, guided snowmobile tours, snowshoeing, mini mobiles for kids, mountain coaster).
• Adventure Sports Center International, the world’s only mountaintop recirculating whitewater course.
• Muddy Creek Falls, the state’s highest waterfall (53’) located at Swallow Falls State Park.
• Backbone Mountain, whose elevation of 3,360’ is the highest point in Maryland.
• 90,000 acres of public land, more than any other county in Maryland
• 7 State Parks and 2 State Forests

[Read more…]

You and members of your family, friends and wedding party
are cordially invited to
Pittsburgh’s Premier Wedding Show:

All That Glimmers Bridal Event

Saturday, March 15^{th
11-3pm
VIP starts at 10am}

Conveniently held at The Grand Room of the new Holy Trinity Center
985 Providence Boulevard, Pittsburgh, Pa 15237
(at the intersection of Babcock Boulevard and Cumberland Road)

VIP Event begins at 10:00 a.m. for an exclusive meet and greet with the vendors followed by a Champagne Brunch exquisitely prepared by Arista Catering and Event Planning for our VIP guests. Tickets for the VIP Event are $35 and include General Admission.

Doors open for General Admission at 11:00 a.m. and remain open until 3:00 p.m. Meet with vendors, enjoy delectable food samples, view stunning wedding displays and participate in raffles, auctions, door prizes, gift bags, gift cards and so much more. General Admission tickets are $15.

A portion of the proceeds of both General Admission tickets and VIP Event tickets benefit Glimmer of Hope for Breast Cancer Research foundation – funding research for premenopausal women.

To purchase tickets, go to glimmerbridalevent.com, call 412-716-2835 or email us at glimmerbridalevent@gmail.com.  Enter or mention the promo “ncmag” to receive $5.00 off when purchasing your ticket for the All That Glimmers Bridal Event.