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SUMMARY:Book Tour: Mysteries of Pittsburgh
DESCRIPTION:Writer Michael Chabon started work on his bestselling debut novel\, The Mysteries of Pittsburgh\, as an undergraduate student at the University of Pittsburgh\, and the book’s characters travel widely around the city. Join local writers Sherrie Flick and Hattie Fletcher on this walking tour retracing some notable settings and scenes from the novel and considering how a place inspires story. Please note that Michael Chabon will not be in attendance on this tour. \nAttendees are not required to bring additional items to the tour; there will be no writing on this tour. \nAccess & Accommodations\nThe tour will meet in front of the main entrance of the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh in Oakland\, 4000 Forbes Avenue\, Carnegie Lecture Hall Pittsburgh\, PA 15213.\nThis event will take place outdoors; please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. This tour will take place rain or shine. Please be prepared for any type of weather.\nThe route of this tour will navigate city sidewalks and crosswalks along a mostly flat\, paved surface. There is one section of the tour that involves stairs\, though participants may choose an alternate route on the other side of the building. \nPublic restrooms are not available along this tour. \nShiftworks is committed to making our events and programming accessible to as many community members as possible. If you have an accommodation request\, please email Shiftworks’ Marketing and Communications Manager\, Ashley Anderson at ashley@shiftworkspgh.org. Please include your name\, whether or not you have already purchased a ticket\, and your requested accommodation. \nAccommodation requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event. If the accommodation requires a third-party service\, such as ASL services\, the request must be submitted at least 4 weeks prior to the event. Requests that are submitted closer to the date of the event will still be considered\, but it will be less likely that the accommodation can be met. \nAs protected by law\, service animals are always welcome. You are not required to inform us of your plans to bring a service animal. However\, informing the event organizer will allow our team to ensure your service animal has a designated rest area\, if needed. \nParking and Transportation\nPublic parking is available at the Forbes Semple Garage; street parking is also available.\nIf taking public transportation\, there is a Pittsburgh Regional Transit stop at Forbes + Bellefield that serves routes 61A\, 61B\, 61C\, 61D\, 67\, and 69. For more information\, please visit the PRT website: https://www.rideprt.org/ \nBicycle Parking\nBike racks are available on the campus of the Carnegie Public Library and throughout the nearby vicinity. \nThere is also a POGOH station located at Schenley Drive and Schenley Drive Extension. Learn more by visiting the POGOH website: https://pogoh.com/ \nPhotography\, Videography\, and Other Documentation\nParticipants should be aware that photography\, video recording\, and/or other documentation of the event by Shiftworks\, other attendees\, or the media may take place during the event. Participants will have an opportunity to indicate if they choose to opt out of being included in event documentation\, and our team will make reasonable efforts to accommodate these preferences. \nCancellations and Refunds\nThis tour will take place rain or shine; please be prepared for any type of weather. If there is severe weather the day of the tour requiring cancellation\, participants will be notified by email 2 – 4 hours before the start of the tour and refunds will be issued to the original form of payment. All other sales are final.\nRegistration \nRegistration for this tour is $15 per person; advance registration is required. The button below will redirect you to Eventbrite where you can complete your purchase. All sales are final. \nRegistration
URL:https://shiftworkspgh.org/event/book-tour-mysteries-of-pittsburgh/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Main\, 4400 Forbes Avenue\, Pittsburgh\, PA\, 15213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Walking Tour
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