Your Favorite Holiday Playground - PPG Place

Your Favorite Holiday Playground Holiday 2014

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LIGHT UP NIGHT® November 21 FRIDAY, NOV 21 PPG Place Plaza

Food Court, Two PPG Place

4:45PM RMU Island Sports Figure Skating

5:00 – 9:00PM Joel Lindsey

Robert Morris University Island Sport Center’s Figure Skating Academy will kick off the holiday season with an on-ice interpretation of Nutcracker on Ice. Skating directed by Beth Sutton and choreographed by Rachel Lane McCarthy and Crystal Mekonis.

Dine in the food court and enjoy a lively musical performance.

5:00PM Pittsburgh CLO Mini-Stars This talented group kicks off the evening’s festivities with a dazzling performance.

5:30 – 6:00PM American Cancer Society’s Tribute of Light Ceremony and Plaza Tree Lighting The Plaza will glisten with the glow of lights as over 300 individuals carrying hand-held Tribute of Light memorials will surround The Rink at PPG Place. Each glowing memorial will be dedicated in the name of someone touched by cancer. The lit ceremony culminates with the lighting of the breathtaking 65’ Plaza Christmas tree by 11 year old cancer survivor, Joey Chartrand from Edgeworth/Sewickley. All proceeds from this event benefit The American Cancer Society.

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The Ice Rink 11:00AM - Midnight Downtown Pittsburgh’s only outdoor ice skating rink opens for the season. Magic Ice USA is donating $1 of each skate admission on November 21st to the American Cancer Society.

SATURDAY, NOV 22 MassMutual Pittsburgh Ice Rink at PPG Place 1:00 – 3:00PM Mascot Skate Join more than 30 area mascots in a special holiday skating party at The Rink.

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HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES November 29 - December 20

ENJOY FREE HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE RIDES

Friday, Nov. 29 & Saturdays, Nov. 22 - Dec. 20 11:00AM – 3:00PM & 4:00 - 8:00PM Highwoods Properties proudly supports the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership. Experience downtown in a whole new way during a complimentary horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown. Arrive early as rides fill up quickly – first come, first served (no reservations taken). Board on Fourth Avenue next to the PPG Place Plaza.

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WINTERGARDEN EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS November 21 - January 7 Wintergarden Hours

12th Annual Gingerbread House & Train Display

Open 7 days a week, including all holidays.

It’s “Home SWEET Home” once again at PPG Place this holiday season! Don’t miss this magnificent display of delicious dwellings created by area students, chefs, organizations, and individuals. The houses are surrounded by a display of model trains created by local artist Don Jones.

Monday – Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

7:30AM – 8:00PM 7:30AM – 10:00PM 9:00AM – 10:00PM 9:00AM – 8:00PM

Spirits of Giving Around The World

Donations to Children’s Hospital’s Free Care Fund are collected in the Wintergarden.

See the splendor of the holidays come alive during PPG Place’s breathtaking “Spirits of Giving Around the World” exhibit. This enchanting display of life-size Santas and original paintings captures a whole world of Christmas folklore and fantasy. Capture memories of Christmases past in the Wintergarden where a tree larger than any from your childhood awaits you. Our spectacular 32-foot tree is adorned with magnificent ornaments and gifts symbolic of this most special season of giving and is surrounded by a unique train display.

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Rates Adults $8.00 (Ages 13 – 49) Children $7.00 (Through age 12) Seniors $7.00 (Ages 50 and up) Skate Rentals

$3.00

November 21 - March 1

Special Holiday Skating Events

Enjoy an exhilarating holiday tradition as you glide around the breathtaking 65’ Christmas tree.

Saturday, Nov. 22 1:00 – 3:00PM Mascot Skate with your favorite area mascots. Saturday, Dec. 6, 13, 20 2:00 – 4:00PM Skate with Santa and special guests! There’s nothing quite like a skate with Santa to get you into the holiday spirit.

NOV 21 – FEB 16 Hours - (November 21-January 4) Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday

11:00AM – 10:00PM 11:00AM – Midnight Noon – 8:00PM

Group Rates/Parties

11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM 11:00AM

Skating Lessons

Special Holiday Hours Thanksgiving Day Christmas Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day

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10:00PM 10:00PM 10:00PM Midnight 10:00PM

Parties and group rates are available for public and private skating parties. Packages may include admission, skate rental, and food packages. See manager for details or call 412-394-3641. Gift certificates are available.

Skating lessons for all ages and ability levels.

For more info or details visit ppgplace.com or call (412) 394-3641.

Hours - (January 5-March 1) Monday – Thursday Friday – Saturday Sunday

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11:00AM – 3:00PM & 6:00 - 10:00PM 11:00AM – 11:00PM Noon – 8:00PM


DECEMBER 2014 SUNDAY

MONDAY WG 11:45-12:30 PPG Choir

TUESDAY WG 12-1, Pine-Richland Middle School Chamber Orchestra

WEDNESDAY WG 12-1, Shaler Area Middle School All Star Band & Orchestra

THURSDAY WG 12-1, Shaler Area Chamber & Women’s Chorus and Shaler Area Advanced Jazz Band

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

WG 12-1, Hampton High School Jazz Bands

PL 11-3 & 4-8, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides

6-7, Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Chamber Music Program

WG 2-3, DLE Troubadours & LHS Blue Notes

1 2 3 4 5 6

12:45-1:15, Baptist Homes Dancing Divas

B1 Lobby PPG Choir

B1 Lobby PPG Choir

WG 1-2, Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

WG 12-1, Urban Pathways Charter School

WG 12-1, Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School Chorus

RET Joyce’s Cookies

WG 12-1, Peters Township Middle School Choir

4-5, South Hills Children’s Choir

6-8, Students of Pittsburgh Music Academy

WG 12-1, Ambridge Area HS Choir


5-6, Edwards UMC Children’s Choir

WG 12-1, West Allegheny Middle School Band

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

3-4, Center for Young Musicians

B1 Lobby PPG Choir

5-6, Society of Santa Maria Magdalena Choir

WG 12-1, Penn Trafford HS Jazz Band B1 Lobby PPG Choir

6-7, Dempseytown Ramblers

2-3, Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra 4-5, Boyce Middle School (Upper St. Clair) Music Ensembles 6:30-7:30, East End Kids

WG 12-1, Quinta Voce Wind Quintet

WG 12-1, Baldwin High School Wind Ensemble

B1 Lobby Giant Eagle Gift Card Sale

B1 Lobby Giant Eagle Gift Card Sale

RET 7-4:30, COSTCO Info Cart

WG 12-1, Moon Area Middle School Girls Chamber Choir

WG 12-1, Redeemer Lutheran School Choir

PL

RET 7-4:30, COSTCO Info


14 15 16 17 18 19 20

2-3, Penn Trafford Community Flute Choir 3-4, Penn Trafford Community Band

B1 Lobby PPG Choir

5-6, Society of Santa Maria Magdalena Choir

WG 12-12:45, Take 2 Samantha Lucas & Olivia Gill

WG 12-1, Chartiers Valley MS/HS Orchestra

WG 12-1, Top 21 Choir from Bethel Park HS

B1 Lobby PPG Choir

RET & FC Closed (*Serendipity & PNC Bank open)

4-8, Children’s

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WG 12-1, Harrison Middle School Band, Chorus, Orchestra

WG 1-2, West Mifflin Area HS Chamber Strings 3-4, Novus Children’s Choir

WG 12-1 Colfax Chamber Singers

6-7, Good Shepherd Handbells

Christmas Day

RET Open

WG 12-3, John Garrick

FC Closed

4-7, Lee Alverson

RET & FC Closed

5-6, Suzuki Association of Pittsburgh 7-8, Baldwin HS Wind Ensemble

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

1:30-2:15, Center for Theater Arts

WG 12-4, Lee Alverson, Pianist

3-4, Flute Studio of Pittsburgh

WG 2-8, Don Bertoti

WG 12-3, Craig Zinger

7-8, Ben Mertz Gingerbread Quartet

3-6, Rick Gallagher Trio 6-8, Rick Purcell

5-6 Society of Santa Maria Magdalena Choir

WG 2-6, Ray Ryan Riverside Trio

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KEY CODE WG = Wintergarden

B1 Lobby = One PPG Place

FC = Food Court, Two PPG Place

PL = Plaza

RET = Two PPG Place, Retail Level


WINTERGARDEN ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Ambridge Area HS Choir

Friday, Dec. 12

Lee Alverson, Pianist

Wednesday, Dec. 24 12-4 Saturday, Dec. 27 4-7

Baldwin HS Wind Ensemble

Monday, Dec. 15

12-1

Baldwin HS Wind Ensemble

Saturday, Dec. 20

7-8

Baptist Homes Dancing Divas

Monday, Dec. 1

12:45-1:15

Don Bertoti, Pianist

Thursday, Dec. 25

2-8

Boyce Middle School (Upper St. Clair) Music Ensembles

Saturday, Dec. 13

4-5

Center for Theater Arts

Sunday, Dec. 21

1:30-2:15

Center for Young Musicians

Sunday, Dec. 7

3-4

Chartiers Valley MS/HS Orchestra

Monday, Dec. 22

12-1

Colfax Chamber Singers

Thursday, Dec. 18

12-1

Dempseytown Ramblers

Friday, Dec. 12

6-7

DLE Troubadours & LHS Blue Notes

Sat, Dec. 6

2-3

East End Kids

Saturday, Dec. 13

6:30-7:30

12-12:45

Edwards UMC Children’s Choir

Friday, Dec. 12

5-6

The Flute Studio of Julie McGough

Sunday, Dec. 21

3-4

Rick Gallagher Trio

Friday, Dec. 26

3-6

John Garrick, Pianist

Saturday, Dec. 27

12-3

Gingerbread Quartet

Saturday, Dec. 27

7-8

Good Shepherd Handbells

Friday, Dec. 19

6-7

Hampton HS Jazz Band

Friday, Dec. 5

12-1

Harrison Middle School Band, Chorus & Orchestra Moon Aarea Middle School Girls Chamber Choir

Friday, Dec. 19 Tuesday, Dec. 16

12-1 12-1

Pittsburgh Minadeo Elementary School Chorus

Tuesday, Dec. 9

12-12:35

Rick Purcell Duo

Friday, Dec. 26

6-8

Pittsburgh Music Academy Students

Saturday, Dec. 6

6-8

Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday, Dec. 13

2-3

Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra

Sunday, Dec. 7

1-2

Quinta Voce Wind Quintet

Sunday, Dec. 14

12-1

Ray Ryan Riverside Trio

Sunday, Dec, 28

2-6

Redeemer Lutheran School Choir

Wednesday, Dec. 17

12-1

Shaler Area Advanced Jazz Band & Chamber & Women’s Choir

Thursday, Dec. 4

12-1

Shaler Area Middle School All Star Band & Orchestra

Wednesday, Dec. 3

12-1

Society of Santa Maria Magdalena

Sunday, Dec. 7, 14, 21 5-6

Norwin Chamber Singers & Bel Canto Women’s Choir

Saturday, Nov. 22

1-2

South Hills Children’s Choir

Saturday, Dec. 6

4-5

Novus Children’s Choir

Saturday, Dec. 20

3-4

Suzuki Association of Pittsburgh

Saturday, Dec. 20

5-6

PPG Choir

Monday, Dec. 1

11:45-12:30

Take 2- Samantha Lucas and Olivia Gill

Sunday, Dec. 21

12-12:45

Penn-Trafford Community Band

Sunday, Dec. 14

3-4

Penn-Trafford Community Flute Choir

Sunday, Dec. 14

2-3

Three Rivers Young Peoples Orchestras Chamber Music Program

Friday, Dec. 5

6-7

Top 21 from Bethel Park HS

Tuesday, Dec. 23

12-1

Penn-Trafford HS Jazz Ensemble & Encore

Wednesday, Dec. 10 12-1

Urban Pathways Charter School

Monday, Dec. 8

12-1

Peters Township Middle School Chorus

Thursday, Dec. 11

West Allegheny Middle School Band

Saturday, Dec. 13

12-1

West Mifflin Area HS Chamber Strings

Saturday, Dec. 20

1-2

Craig Zinger, Pianist

Friday, Dec. 26

12-3

Pine-Richland Middle School Chamber Orchestra

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Tuesday, Dec. 2

12-1 12-1


SHOP & EAT AT PPG PLACE

SHOPS & SERVICES

DINING Crazy Mocha Coffee, cappuccino, light refreshments. Free Wi-Fi.

Two PPG Wintergarden

(412) 281-1683

C&C News & Snax Magazines, snacks, cigarettes, Pennsylvania Lottery and more.

Two PPG

(412) 434-0304

Einstein’s Bros. Bagels Bagels, sandwiches, salads.

Three PPG

(412) 434-0343

Chocolate & Chances Fine chocolates, candies, Pennsylvania Lottery.

Two PPG

(412) 281-1744

Five Guys Burgers & Fries Best burgers and fries in town. Open 7 days a week (11-10:00PM)

Three PPG

(412) 227-0206

GNC Health-related products.

Two PPG

(412) 281-9768

Little China Wide variety of Chinese cuisine.

Two PPG

(412) 281-7033

PNC Bank Full-service bank and ATM.

Two PPG

(412) 644-8282

River City Inn* Tavern featuring sandwiches, soups, and light cuisine. Daily happy hour (5-7:00PM). Smoking permitted.

Five PPG

(412) 391-1707

Serendipity* “Accessories to Express Yourself”

Two PPG

(412) 325-1122

Ruth’s Chris Steak House* Best steaks in town!

Six PPG

(412) 391-4800

Sbarro Pizza, calzones, pasta and salad bar.

Two PPG

(412) 281-2070

SEASONAL MERCHANTS

TWO PPG PLACE HOURS Retail Level Monday – Friday 10:00AM – 6:00PM

Food Court Monday – Friday 11:00AM – 3:00PM

Serendipity Open Saturdays 10:00AM - 4:00PM

Joyce’s Cookies Nov. 12 & Dec. 10 Delicious homemade cookies for the holidays.

Two PPG

Giant Eagle Gift Card Sale Nov. 10, 11 & Dec. 16, 17 Earn FuelPerks with every $50 gift card purchased. Credit card only.

Two PPG

TWO PPG PLACE EXTENDED & HOLIDAY HOURS Nov. 21 Nov. 27 Dec. 24

11:00AM – 9:30PM 10:00AM – 6:00PM (Retail Only) Retail level & Food Court closed (Serendipity and PNC open 10:00AM - 4:00PM)

All shops closed Nov. 27, Dec. 25 & Jan. 1. Food Court closed Nov. 28 & Dec. 26.

*Extended hours and/or weekends. Call for details.

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MAP OF PPG PLACE COMPLEX

Bus parking on Third Avenue next to Wintergarden while visiting PPG Place

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Spirits of Giving Around the World Exhibit

Parking is available in the PPG Place parking garage with entrance located on Third Avenue. Discounted parking rate of only $5 applies when entering after 4PM Monday through Friday and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Photo ID is required to access the garage.

Gingerbread House & Train Exhibit

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NOTE: Parking rate is $20 on days of Steelers or Pitt Football Home games.

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Market Square

Market Square Nov. 21 - Dec. 23 Monday-Thursday 11AM-8PM Friday-Saturday 11AM-9:30PM Sunday 11Am-6PM The Peoples Gas Holiday Market returns to Market Square for its third season of holiday shopping, entertainment and visits with Santa. Stop by on Saturday, November 22 at noon for the arrival of Santa Claus to his whimsical home as well as a full day of entertainment! More details: downtownpittsburgh.com PPG Place Anita Falce, Events Coordinator Highwoods Properties Ph: (412) 434-1928 E: [email protected] 200 Three PPG Place ppgplace.com

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