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Get Out: Open Mic, Open Ceramics and Charlotte's Web

Patch takes a look ahead at local events this weekend.

It’s Thursday, and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend. Don't fear. Sewickley Patch is coming to the rescue. Check out our ideas to explore, and tell us about yours.   Master Chef Whitney Miller When/Where: 3:30 p.m. Friday at Giant Eagle Market District, 155 Towne Centre Drive in Wexford. Why Go: Join the weekend-long grand opening celebration of the latest Market District grocery with Whitney Miller, winner of the first title of MasterChef on Fox television. Miller will share her story and recipes and sign her new cookbook, Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm! Veggie artist James Parker will sculpt vegetables into works of art all day long on Friday. Admission: Free, but seating is limited.  To register …

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Free Coffee for National Coffee Day Today

And some fun coffee facts from Patch on the side!

Today is National Coffee Day, a day to celebrate the one addiction most of us seem to share—that need for a daily dose (or three) of caffeine. 7-Eleven, Crazy Mocha, Krispy Kreme, Caribou Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts and other establishments are giving away free or discounted coffee this morning. As you hunt down your free cup o’ joe, here are five things every bean aficionado should know. 1. Is “I need a cup of coffee to start my day” part of your daily vocabulary? You’re not alone. Three out of five Americans think that about their first morning cup, according to a coffee consumption survey commissioned by 7-Eleven. 2. Your career could dictate whether you’re more likely chug coffee during the day, according to a Dunkin’ Donuts/Career Builder …

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Take Part in 'Open Mic' Tonight

The Crazy Mocha jam sessions shine a light on musicians, singers and performers.

The first Open Mic Night at Crazy Mocha in Sewickley drew a small crowd in February. The next month, Sewickley Patch attended, and so did an even bigger crowd. Matt Schlosser, who organizes Open Mic Night, eventually moved the events to Saturdays. Tonight's Open Mic is from 6 to 8 p.m. Schlosser spoke with Patch in March about his idea to bring singers, musicians, songwriters and music lovers together. Here is a look back at what he had to say. The next Open Mic Night is Oct. 1. For more information visit Facebook or contact Matt Schlosser at sewickleyopenmic@gmail.com

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Get Out: Open Mic Night, Steelers Pep Rally or an Oscar-Winning Movie

Check our picks to explore this weekend.

It's Thursday and you’ve got no idea what to do this weekend. There's no need to scramble for ideas. Sewickley Patch has got you covered. We’ve got the best bets for maximizing your fun while giving back a little and educating yourself. Here are five things you can do in the area to make it a weekend to remember.   1. 1941 OSCAR WINNING MOVIES When/Where: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Sewickley Public Library Why Go: Spend the afternoon watching "Sergeant York," a film about a boy whose life and beliefs change after he is drafted into the military. Admission: Free.   2. STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER When/Where: Drop-off from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday and pickup from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at Moon Public Library. Why Go: The children are …

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LoyalTree App Creates Deals, Supports Business

A new app for iPhone and Android gives deals to area businesses, including Crazy Mocha and Square Cafe in Regent Square.

Brock Bergman is helping customers across the Pittsburgh area lighten their key chains with a new smart phone app that holds discounts and rewards from local businesses in one centralized place. “Anytime anyone would offer me to enroll in their programs, I would just say, 'No, I am fine.' I just want to get in, get my purchases and get out,” Bergman said. “What really started as a way for people to aggregate their current loyalty programs and put them on their phone has evolved into what we consider to be called a loyalty network.” A business based in the Strip District, LoyalTree is a new concept that already has Square Cafe in Regent Square, Crazy Mocha coffee shops, NOLA on the Square restaurant in Market Square, North Park Lounge and …

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