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Ups and downs: Mt. Lebanon woman customizes bobbleheads

Their heads bobble and bounce up and down with the tap of a finger.The ubiquitous bobbleheads have become popular collectables, and even have their own day of celebration: Jan. 7 is National Bobblehead Day. There’s even a National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Wis.Jenny ...

Artist continues to promote togetherness with ‘Pittsburgh Builds Bridges’

By Harry FunkA prime conversation starter during the 2019 Spring Art Show at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon was Ebtehal Badawi’s mixed-media piece “Pittsburgh Builds Bridges.”The Jefferson Hills artist was eager to discuss her then-new creation, depicting an array of religious symbols above ...

Tree of Love project at Magee-Womens Hospital features work of young artists

Cards created by young artists bearing positive messages arrived for the holidays to much acclaim at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital.“I was blown away by how beautiful they are and how impactful the sayings actually are,” said Chris Vitsas, the hospital’s senior director of hospitality and ...

Art students lend talents to Tree of Love bound for Magee-Womens Hospital

In addition to the usual arboreal displays this time of year will be a Tree of Love at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.On Monday, art teacher Selva Priya and some of her students plan to travel to Oakland for the unveiling of the tree, which will feature hand-drawn greeting cards bearing positive ...

Display of miniatures impresses Peters Township Public Library visitors, staff

From a cottage that looks like it belongs in Sherwood Forest to a fully stocked modern tool shed, welcome to the world of Karen Hennigan’s Miniatures.During the next few months, Peters Township Public Library is displaying the diminutive creations of the late Mrs. Hennigan, whose family ...