🎄 The Point State Park tree is back!

Victory for the Point State Park Tree

After the state announced it was retiring the holiday tree at Pittsburgh’s confluence in 2020, more than 10,000 residents signed a petition demanding that its 30-year tradition continue — and that finally happens tonight. Duquesne Light will unveil the new “Three Rivers Tree” with 22,000 LED pixel lights, water ballasts to protect the grounds of the park, and vibrant images symbolizing the season. [Pittsburgh Magazine]

• ✨ Hear about its history and more Light Up Night fun. [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

A Look at 1950s Pittsburgh

From 1955 to 1957, high-profile photographer W. Eugene Smith captured Pittsburgh in 100 prints (out of 17,000 negatives) for “Pittsburgh: Story of an American City.” Now, you can see our city through his lens in Sam Stephenson’s new book, “Dream Street: W. Eugene Smith’s Pittsburgh Project.” Stephenson will share Smith’s story at a free, virtual event hosted by Riverstone Bookstore, 7-8 p.m. tonight. [Pittsburgh City Paper]

Pittsburgh Recognizes Road Traffic Victims

Bike Pittsburgh is recognizing World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on Sunday with a cycle in memory of Austin Fike, who was killed by a driver in Brookline in 2019. The ride starts at 10 a.m. near Austin’s ghost bike at Brookline Boulevard and Pioneer Avenue. Donuts and coffee will follow. [Bike Pittsburgh]

• 🚲 Mayor Gainey proposed a 136 percent increase in traffic calming measures in his “State of the City” address this week. We talk more about those efforts in today’s podcast. [🎧City Cast Pittsburgh]

Downtown Police Station Is Moving

The bureau is moving to a larger substation at 439 Wood Street early next year. The new office will provide more space for community meetings, bicycle storage, e-bike charging, and a public safety command post during Downtown events. [TribLIVE]

• 🚨 Larry Scirotto is Pittsburgh’s first out, gay police chief. We ask the hard question: Will that change policing in the city? [🎧 City Cast Pittsburgh]

Friday, Nov. 17

• ❄️ Holiday Magic! Winter Flower Show and Light Garden at Phipps | 9:30 a.m. - 10 p.m. | free | Oakland — through Jan. 7
• 🎨 Arts & Crafts Holiday Spectacular | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | free | Monroeville — through Sunday
• 🛍️ Vendor Art Pop Up at the Lawrenceville Market House | various times | free | Lawrenceville — through Sunday
• 🧶 Weave-a-Thon at Contemporary Craft | 12-9 p.m. | free | Lawrenceville
• ☁️ State of the Sky exhibit opening at the Mattress Factory | 6-8 p.m. | free | North Side

Saturday, Nov. 18

• 🎶 The Pittsburgh Record Convention at West View Banquet Hall | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $0-10 | West View
• 🎄 A Very Merry Pittsburgh Holiday Exhibition at the Heinz History Center | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | $11-20 | West Mifflin
• ✨ Light Up Night and Peoples Gas Holiday Market | 3-10 p.m. | free | Downtown
• 🍻 Spirits, Cheers & Beers at Freedom Farms | 4-8 p.m. | $30 | Valencia
• 🎢 Holiday Lights at Kennywood | 5-9 p.m. | $20-40 | West Mifflin
• 🎶 Soul Sessions with Mumu Fresh at August Wilson African American Center | 8 p.m. | $30 | Downtown

Sunday, Nov. 19

• 🥑 Brunch with Veggie N’at at East End Food Co-op | 10 a.m. - sell out | free | Point Breeze
• 🍁 Holiday Gift Galla & Jazz Concert at Velum Fermentation | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | free | South Side
• 🍄 Growing Mushrooms Indoors with Grow Pittsburgh | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | $20 | Wilkinsburg
• 🍂 Carnegie Holiday Farmers Market on East Main Street | 12-3 p.m. | free | Carnegie
• 🥧 Thanksgiving Market at Necromancer Brewing | 12-4 p.m. | free | Ross

Monday, Nov. 20

• 🍁 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Workshop with Armful of Flowers at Bigham Tavern  | 6-8:30 p.m. | $100 | Mt. Washington

Mayor’s Priorities, FuelPerks Ending & Light Up Night Newbies

The City Cast Pittsburgh team is going deep on Mayor Ed Gainey’s “State of the City” address and which of his priorities perked up our ears. Plus, we explain what the end of Giant Eagle FuelPerks actually means and how to do Light Up Night right.