Pittsburgh.net Guide to the Pittsburgh Skyline: The Gulf Tower and the KDKA Weather Beacon

The Gulf Tower is one of the most recognizable buildings in the Pittsburgh skyline because of the vibrant color-coded KDKA weather beacon.  The weather beacon atop of the Gulf Tower is ablaze with colorful lights announcing the current temperature, precipitation, humidity and wind speed in the city.  The rainbow glow enhances the Golden Triangle skyline with bright city lights and big city attitude.  On occasion during Pittsburgh events such as Pittsburgh Pirate's games, the weather beacon will transform from rainbow glow into black and gold beams in support of the ball team.

Are You Pittsburgh Enough?
To obtain another punch in your "Pittsburgher Card," you must be able to interpret the coded light spectrum atop of the tower and explain to visitors what that incredible light display is about.  Are you ready for the task? Yes? Well then here is the not-so-secret cipher to the great Gulf Tower KDKA Weather Beacon light pattern…  Good Luck!

January 2015 Pittsburgh Events include Pour for the Cure, Smell the Wild Orchids, Argentinian Wine, Monster Truck Jam, Celebrate MLK and More!

So you need something to do for the next month or so until the Pittsburgh Pirates pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training?  Check out some of the great things to do in Pittsburgh over the next couple of weeks. Take in a great theater performance, absorb an acoustic jam or fund raise for dogs at PNC Park.  For a full list of events visit Pittsburgh.net. Or let us do the work for you - sign up for our event blast and we will send Pittsburgh events to your inbox monthly.

Orchids 101

The Phipps Conservatory
January 17
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Pour For a Cure
US Steel Tower
January 23
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Best of Argentina Wine

The Carlton
January 30
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Cupids and Canines
Lexus Club at PNC Park
February 7
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Monster Jams
Consol Energy Center
February 13
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MLK Jr. Birthday Bash
Mattress Factory
January 19
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Night of Virtuoso Guitar
Acoustic Music Works
January 21
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My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm in Therapy
Byham Theater
January 17
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My Fair Lady
Pittsburgh Public Theater
January 22 - February 22
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Winter 2015 Pittsburgh Events: Keep Entertained and Warm in January With These Indoor Pittsburgh Events

If you are already in hibernation mode and looking for things to do in Pittsburgh and the surrounding areas this January then check out these featured indoor Pittsburgh events.  If you are looking for even more fun, then peruse our entire winter slate of Pittsburgh events at Pittsburgh.net.

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Stay Warm Pittsburgh!

Sign up For Tango Classes with the Pittsburgh Tangueros!
Five Sundays. Classes for all levels. Beginners from 5-7pm. No partner required.
Jan. 4 - Feb. 1
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See It. Believe It. Be It. Wellness Workshop at Nemacolin
A full-day retreat brought to you by the University of Wellness, you will discover your highest potential and connect with your most authentic self.
Jan 10
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Celebrate at Pittsburgh Brew ‘N Chew
This is not your ordinary, run of the hops, beer event! We Educate, Entertain and Engage our beer lovers. Featuring more than 70 craft beers, 50 food vendors, live music, foreign beers, tailgating, tavern games and so much more!
Jan 10
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Learn How to Grow Orchids on Your Windowsill at Phipps Conservatory
Get some orchid home care tips on how to grow and help your flowers flourish throughout the winter.
Jan 10
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Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

Loud Music, Video Games and Big Screens - What's not to like? The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra accompanied by exciting visuals on giant screens, Pokémon: Symphonic Evolutions will take audiences of all ages on a powerful musical retrospective through the popular video game franchise's most memorable melodies.
Jan 17
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Internet of Things Innovation Workshop w/ Pittsburgh Technology Council
Everyone is talking about it; now is the time to embrace your Internet of Things strategy. A full-day workshop on how to develop your Internet of Things Device Strategy. Internet of Things is estimated to be a $14.4 trillion dollar industry in the next decade. Smart Devices, Ubiquitous Connectivity, Big Data Analytics, Cloud Computing, Social Media, Mobile Computing and Moore’s Law are some of the forces that are driving this industry forward.
 Jan 22
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