When: Friday, May 31 from 6 PM to 10 PM
Where: Beyond Bedtime Books – 1453 Potomac Ave, Dormont
Let’s get together and look for our summer reading at Beyond Bedtime Books, an independent used bookstore located in Dormont, PA! On the last Friday night of the month they offer an after hours event where you can browse their books with a complimentary glass of wine and enter to win a raffle that supports a local business.
When: Friday, April 5 from 10 AM to 12 PM
Where: 2172 Truxton Drive
Come join us for a wonderful Russian breakfast prepared by Natalia and try signature premium Russian coffee brewed by her husband. You don’t want to miss this great opportunity to try new foods and see some new and familiar faces!
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When: Thursday, April 25 from 7:30 to 10:30 PM
Where: Maria’s house, 117 Warwick Drive
Join us at Maria’s for a discussion of “Cultish – The Language of Fanaticism” by Amanda Montell!
“What makes “cults” so intriguing and frightening? What makes them powerful? The reason why so many of us binge Manson documentaries by the dozen and fall down rabbit holes researching suburban moms gone QAnon is because we’re looking for a satisfying explanation for what causes people to join—and more importantly, stay in—extreme groups. We secretly want to know: could it happen to me? Amanda Montell’s argument is that, on some level, it already has . . .
Our culture tends to provide pretty flimsy answers to questions of cult influence, mostly having to do with vague talk of “brainwashing.” But the true answer has nothing to do with freaky mind-control wizardry or Kool-Aid. In Cultish, Montell argues that the key to manufacturing intense ideology, community, and us/them attitudes all comes down to language. In both positive ways and shadowy ones, cultish language is something we hear—and are influenced by—every single day.
Through juicy storytelling and cutting original research, Montell exposes the verbal elements that make a wide spectrum of communities “cultish,” revealing how they affect followers of groups as notorious as Heaven’s Gate, but also how they pervade our modern start-ups, Peloton leaderboards, and Instagram feeds. Incisive and darkly funny, this enrapturing take on the curious social science of power and belief will make you hear the fanatical language of “cultish” everywhere.”
Please bring a snack or drink to share. Hope to see you there!
When: Friday, March 22, 10 – 11:30 AM
Where: Melissa’s House, 553 Harrogate Rd
Let’s hang out and chat! We can chat about Spring Break plans, Spring events coming up in USC that are a must see, and Summer Camps for kids. Have a little breakfast item, coffee, or a mimosa! And if you have small kids, feel free to bring them too. My PM Kindergarten son will be home and would love to play!
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When: Wednesday, April 10 at 7:30 to 10:00 PM
Where: Julie’s House, 1782 Robson Drive
Come eat, drink, and chat! Just bring yourself. We will also have a wine tasting and chocolate pairing. Whether this is your first year in the club or you’ve been a member for years, we would love to have you come learn more about the club and the board. We hope to see you there. Cheers!
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When: Thursday, April 18
Where: East End Brewing – Mt. Lebanon Tap Room
651 Washington Road, Pittsburgh, PA, 15228
Come join us for trivia, drinks, pizza, and fun!
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When: Sunday, May 19 from 11 AM to 1 PM
Where: Diana’s house – 2241 Old Washington Rd
Bring your brunch appetite and unwanted gems – let’s brunch, swap, and shop our way to a refresh!
Guests will provide 5-7 gently used items….they can be anything from around your house that you no longer want! Think clothes, accessories (jewelry, purses, etc), home decor, kitchen gadgets, books, etc! Anything as long as it’s still in decent condition. The hostess will set up a “boutique” and guests will shop each other’s stuff over brunch and mimosas! You can shop for as many items as you provide, or fewer if nothing strikes your fancy. Anything left over at the end of the event will be donated!
Please also bring a snack or drink to share.
When: Wednesday, April 3 at 7 PM
Where: 1387 McLaughlin Run Rd
Let’s have dinner out at one of Upper St. Clair’s newest establishments!
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When: Wednesday, March 13 from 7 to 10 pm
Where: 1025 Tall Trees
Join us at Frances’s for a discussion about Brendan Slocumb’s “The Violin Conspiracy”
“Growing up Black in rural North Carolina, Ray McMillian’s life is already mapped out. But Ray has a gift and a dream—he’s determined to become a world-class professional violinist, and nothing will stand in his way. Not his mother, who wants him to stop making such a racket; not the fact that he can’t afford a violin suitable to his talents; not even the racism inherent in the world of classical music.
When he discovers that his beat-up, family fiddle is actually a priceless Stradivarius, all his dreams suddenly seem within reach, and together, Ray and his violin take the world by storm. But on the eve of the renowned and cutthroat Tchaikovsky Competition—the Olympics of classical music—the violin is stolen, a ransom note for five million dollars left in its place. Without it, Ray feels like he’s lost a piece of himself. As the competition approaches, Ray must not only reclaim his precious violin, but prove to himself—and the world—that no matter the outcome, there has always been a truly great musician within him.”
Hope to see you there!
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When: Tuesday, March 19 from 7 to 9 PM
Where: Dee Jay’s BBQ Ribs & Grille
1155 Washington Pike
Bridgeville, PA 15017
Join us for the spring welcome event! This is for all members, new and old, as well as prospective members and friends.
Come on over anytime between 7:00 and 9:00 for heavy appetizers and a drink on us!
Hope to see you there!
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