Down in Front! April 2025

A room displaying printed photography hanging on lined up walls

Editors’ pick: 110th Pittsburgh Salon of Photographic Art

Saturday, April 5

See the best photographic works of the year by Pittsburgh Photography Club members. Family, friends and the public are invited to enjoy the exhibit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center.

dancers legs wearing tartan knee high socks while dancing

Pittsburgh Tartan Day 2025

Enjoy entertainment from bagpipers, fiddlers and dancers from 10 am. to 4:30 p.m. at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 2999 Bethel Church Road. There will also be food, raffles, Celtic workshops and gifts for sale. Proceeds benefit the St. Andrew’s Society of Pittsburgh’s scholarship fund for students of the Scottish arts. Free admission and parking.

Barrier-Breaking Women

Through Saturday, May 24

The Historical Society of Mount Lebanon presents a celebration of Mt. Lebanon women over the decades and Picturing Women Inventors, a poster exhibition exploring the inventions of 19 highly accomplished American women. For hours or to schedule a tour: Lebohistory.org

A purple flower with a bumble bee on itHoneybee & Beekeeping Basics

Friday, April 11

Beekeeper Howard Mincone will share his experience working with bees, making honey, and educating his community about bee safety, at 10 a.m. at Mt. Lebanon Public Library’s Meeting Room A. All ages, no registration.

 

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ON DEC 2025:  Bunny Williams

Thursday, April 24

The Women’s Committee of the Carnegie Museum of Art presents award-winning interior designer and author of Bunny Williams: Life in the Garden as a guest speaker during this annual fundraiser. Start with coffee while browsing the pop-up boutique at 9:30 a.m., followed by the presentation, lunch and a book signing. Tickets: $150.

bright pink flowers and greenery in a gardenPhipps Spring Flower Show: A Room for Every Bloom

Through Sunday, April 20

New this year, each room at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is dedicated to a different stunning seasonal bloom, from tulips to pansies, lilies and more.

Records Available From the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh’s Archival Collections

Monday, April 28
Mt. Lebanon Genealogy Society hosts guest speaker Dennis Wodzinski, director of the Archives & Records Center for the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Wodzinski will advise how to use Catholic Sacramental Records to document family history.  The event takes place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the first-floor audio-visual room of Mt. Lebanon Public Library. New members welcome. Info: malcolm.andrews1949@gmail.com

 

Save the Dates

A display of framed signs at a market, one says "mama" one says "love you" and another one says "let your faith be bigger than your fear"

I Made It! Spring Marketplace

Saturday, May 3

Shop 80+ local artists and makers selling quality handcrafted goods in time for Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Galleria of Mt. Lebanon. Free parking.

High School Musical: Anastasia

May 1 through May 3

Inspired by the 1997 movie, Anastasia must journey to uncover the truth about her past. May 1 and 2, 7:30 p.m., & May 3, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. High school auditorium. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for students. (Gold Card holders: contact 412-344-2067.) Ticket sales begin April 1.