shadyside holiday house tour 2022

Shadyside Splendor house tour showcases homes for the holidays

Four Shadyside mansions ranging in style from country French to medieval-inspired will be open to the public in all of their holiday glory on Nov. 22 as a fundraiser for the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra .

The docent-led Shadyside Splendor tour will offer a rare look inside homes from the Gilded Age of the late 1800s, each decorated in a different seasonal theme and featuring live performances by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony and other musicians.

“People love house tours, and this one will be festive — a wonderful way to start the holiday season,” says Shadyside Splendor co-chair Diane Unkovic of McCandless. “The decorations in each home are as unique as the homes themselves.”

Lisa Earle chose a woodlands motif with fresh rosemary, boxwood and lemon cypress for the Federal-style residence she and her husband, Dr. Martin Earle, have restored on Devonshire Place. This is their first time on a house tour.

“We're classical music buffs, and we've done some other things over the years to raise money for the symphony,” Lisa Earle says. “When we were asked to be on the tour, we wanted to show our support. Symphonies all over the country are hitting hard times, and ours is so highly acclaimed.”

The home was built in 1898 by James B. Laughlin of Jones and Laughlin Steel Company and remained in his family for decades. By the time the Earles purchased it as newlyweds in 1989, it had become student housing and presented a personal challenge to Lisa, who is an interior designer.

“I'd felt an immediate emotional attachment to the house,” she recalls. “But so much needed to be done; my husband at one point said, ‘What did you get me into?'”

The couple spent the first year clearing the landscape around the house and assessing how to restore the home's badly neglected interior.

The library's mahogany pocket doors were so covered in soot, it took a specialist a week to clean them, says Earle, who also had the library's mahogany wainscoting restored with a technique using French shellac. “It gave them the patina of an old violin.”

The walls were sponge-painted in rich earthen tones, and the ceiling was decorated in gold leaf.

In keeping with the home's grandeur, the Earles covered worn checkerboard linoleum in the foyer and first-floor hallway with marble, an undertaking that required them to walk on planks for weeks, Lisa says.

Light pours into the foyer from a Palladian window above the second-floor landing, and a skylight, original to the house, illuminates a back staircase that leads to what had been servants' quarters on the third floor. The six rooms there, including a bathroom with an over-sized claw-foot tub, is now a guest suite.

The first-floor parlor was transformed into a dining room, with faux-painted forest-green walls, red and green silk drapes, and, for the purposes of the tour, a table set for Christmas dinner. The centerpiece features fresh greenery, bears holding platters of pine cones, and rustic candles that glow in the coziness of the room. Slices of wood serve as plate chargers. The settings are eclectic, mixing vintage china from Japan that Lisa's father purchased during his service in the U.S. Navy, with whimsical holiday plates from Target. An inveterate collector, Lisa says interesting “finds” can be spotted anywhere.

She turned a pantry into her home office and a closet into a powder room. They knocked out a wall to enlarge the kitchen, which is outfitted with stainless steel appliances, including a six-burner Wolf stove, granite countertops, and maple cabinetry. The walls in high-use areas are covered with metal-infused ceramic tile in lustrous gunmetal grey. “We're serious foodies and wanted a sturdy kitchen,” Lisa says.

To create a breakfast nook, the couple had an outside stoop off the kitchen enclosed. The Roman brick exterior became the room's interior walls, and large windows afford a view of the garden's weeping cherry and magnolia trees and a koi pond with a waterfall. A humidor passed down from an aunt now functions as a sideboard where Lisa keeps a stash of her favorite chocolates.

Martin Earle enjoys playing the piano, which is in the living room. It will be used by musicians during the house tour.

The Nov. 22 event is the second annual Shadyside Splendor, and organizers are hoping to repeat the success of last year, when 2,000 tickets were sold, Unkovic says. The idea for the tour originated with Millie Ryan, an active member of the Pittsburgh Symphony Association, and a small group of friends eager to support the orchestra.

To prevent crowding at any one home, the tour is organized into morning and afternoon sessions, and dozens of volunteers have been recruited to direct traffic and keep things moving smoothly, Unkovic says.

Folks will enjoy the diversity in this year's selection of homes, she says. “Our French country home is a little jewel. It's unlike any home I've been in in the city and has this trompe de l'oil wall that is absolutely charming.”

At the other end of the spectrum is a home with elements of a medieval castle, Unkovic says. “The owners are going with a period theme — medieval magic — for their holiday decorations.”

Tour houses are within walking distance of each other, but Molly's Trolleys will provide courtesy shuttles from five locations. For folks who want to make a day of the tour, Mansions on Fifth and the Twentieth Century Club are offering brunch at a discounted price to tourgoers.

Deborah Weisberg is a contributing writer for Trib Total Media.

Shadyside Splendor house tour

When: 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. or 2- 5 p.m. Nov. 22

Admission: $60, $50 in advance

Where: Four Shadyside mansions; tickets available on tour day at the McCook-Reed mansion at Fifth and Amberson (cash only)

Details: 412-392-3303 or www.psa75.org

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Advance tickets are still available for the 32nd annual Shadyside House Tour, which is Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tour showcases eight private homes. The self-guided tour allows participants to walk from home to home or ride for free on Molly's Trolleys.

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Pittsburgh holiday events.

From outdoor shopping and toasty refreshments to indoor exhibits and bites for the whole family, there are plenty of ways to enjoy the holidays in Pittsburgh.

Experience the magic of the Holidays in Pittsburgh! Enjoy seasonal events and celebrations – all while following health and safety guidelines. Visit cool places, support small and local businesses and make plans to glide across the glistening ice rink.

Read on for more on how you can get in the Holiday spirit this season!

Downtown Holiday Happenings

Light up night.

Nov. 18, 2023

This annual celebration is the official kickoff of Pittsburgh's Holiday celebration. Experience a full night of vibrant activities and events, including concerts from national and local artists, extraordinary firework displays, family activities, the seasonal opening of Pittsburgh's winter attractions, the spectacular illumination of the Golden Triangle and more!

The Peoples Gas Holiday Market™

Nov. 17-Dec. 24, 2023 (closed Thanksgiving)

Downtown Pittsburgh is festive and fun at the annual Peoples Gas Holiday Market™ where you can browse outdoor wooden chalets brimming with unique gifts and holiday experiences filled with international flair and local charm. Enjoy live music as you stroll through an illuminated Market Square , and don't forget to stop by for a visit with Santa himself!

Nov. 17, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024

Create smiles and memories when you skate at The UPMC Rink at PPG Place . Since 2001, this rink has been a staple attraction in Downtown Pittsburgh during the holidays.

Meet the Man in Red

Nov. 24-Dec. 23, 2023 (Select Dates)

What’s a holiday celebration without meeting the man of the hour, Santa Claus? Bring the kids and their wish lists to visit with Santa in-person at his festive house in Heinz Hall Courtyard, thanks to BNY Mellon! Once again, families have the wonderful option for their young ones to visit with either a Black or White Santa. Just let Santa’s helpers know who you prefer!

Handmade Arcade Holiday Market

Dec. 6 (Happy Hour) and Dec. 7 (Main Event), 2024

Shop one-of-a-kind handmade products from 250+ talented makers and artists at the largest holiday market in the region at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center at Handmade Arcade ! This free market goes from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 7, but Friday Night happy hour and Saturday early bird tickets are available if you want to shop early and avoid the crowds.

The Pittsburgh Crèche

Light Up Night (Nov. 18, 2023) through Epiphany

Venture from Market Square across town to the U.S. Steel Tower and visit The Pittsburgh Crèche , the world's only approved replica of the Vatican's Nativity Scene.

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Holiday KidsPlay Selfie Garden

Throughout The Season

2023 Details TBA. Enjoy a family pitstop at the Heinz Hall Courtyard as it transforms into a child’s television dreamland for the holidays. Explore colorful backdrops and life-sized standees of popular characters from Fred Rogers Productions’ beloved children’s shows and other PBS favorites, including Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat and Odd Squad.

Highmark First Night Pittsburgh

Dec. 31, 2023-Jan. 1, 2024

Pittsburgh's signature New Year's celebration, Highmark First Night Pittsburgh , takes place in the Cultural District with a variety of family-friendly activities and, of course, fireworks!

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Holiday Events & Activities Around Town

Holiday magic winter flower show and light garden.

Phipps' glowing gardens are back and bigger, brighter and more breathtaking than ever! Their 2023 show, Holiday Magic! , features a Winter Flower Show of holiday trees, 1,600+ poinsettias, orchids, amaryllis and topiary reindeer, while the Winter Light Garden wows guests including tens of thousands of lights, glowing tunnels and illuminated panes of glass. With a new theme of Arctic Adventure, be on the lookout for arctic whale, iceberg, narwhal and polar bear displays with twinkling lights, water features and incredible scenery.

Welcome This Winter! at the Carnegie Museum of Art

Carnegie Trees: Wintry Days & Frosty Nights Nov. 18, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024

Since 1961, the annual installation and decoration of the Carnegie Trees has kicked off the holiday season at the museum. The Hall of Architecture will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring towering Fraser fir trees lit to perfection and trimmed with glistening snow, gingerbread, baubles and more.

Neapolitan Presepio Nov. 18, 2023-Jan. 7, 2024

See an elaborate panorama of live in 18th-century Naples and view the nativity scene recreated with miniature figures. The museum has carried on this centuries-old tradition since 1957.

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Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood will be aglow for a monthlong winter festival with art installations, live music and lights throughout. GLOWLAND will be anchored by Impulse, an interactive and family friendly art installation of playable seesaws that create sound and light in ever-changing compositions.

Kennywood's Holiday Lights

Nov. 24, 2023 through Jan. 1, 2024 (closed on Christmas)

Make your season sparkle at Kennywood’s Holiday Lights . Bring your family and celebrate the return of this Pittsburgh classic. Take a stroll among more than two million twinkling lights and marvel at the tallest Christmas tree in the state. Savor the flavors of new festive foods and holiday drinks. Plus, there are rides for the kids and special entertainment for all. The holidays shine brighter than ever at the 10th anniversary of Kennywood’s Holiday Lights. Come make it part of your tradition select nights starting Nov. 24!

Dazzling Nights

Nov. 24, 2023-New Year's Day

Pittsburgh Botanic Gardens promises to immerse you in the wonder of the holidays for their Dazzling Nights event, perfect for families, friends and date nights. Have fun stepping on interactive lights, explore a forest of light and fog and journey through a 65' tunnel of light on before taking a photo to remember at their towering tree.

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Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience

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The Pittsburgh Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland with a frosty reimagining of their treasured lantern festival with Wild Illuminations: A Holiday Lantern Experience. Expect colossal Christmas-themed lanterns, a secret forest, mystical dream tunnel and more in this walk-through and drive-through experience.

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Holiday Happenings at the National Aviary

Nov. 25-Dec. 29, 2023 (Select Dates)

Spend your holidays at the National Aviary ! Enjoy family-fun activities during Season’s Greetings Saturdays, festively-decorated Holiday Brunches in The Garden Room and late nights with the birds during Holiday Lights and Late Nights sponsored by Baird! Don’t forget to stop in the Gift Shop or visit the online store for that perfect present.

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Nationality Rooms Holiday Open House

Dec. 3, 2023, noon-4 p.m.

The Nationality and Heritage Rooms in the Cathedral of Learning will be decorated for the holiday season again in 2023! Guests can explore the traditions of each culture, make traditional crafts, watch cultural demonstrations and even see St. Nicholas! This event is free, but gifts and foods will be available for purchase.

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The Lawrenceville Cookie Tour

Dec. 9 & 10, 2023, noon-5 p.m.

Holiday shopping has never been so fun (and so filling). This free event, now in its 26th year, allows shoppers to sample fresh, homemade cookies as they find incredible gifts for everyone on their list. Make sure to hop on the event trolley as it makes stops throughout Lawrenceville and Penn Avenue.

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Chanukah Celebrations

• Pre Chanukah Legoland - Dec. 3 from 4-6 p.m. at Chabad of South Hills. Build your own menorah, mega-dreidel showdown and more plus a hot dinner.
• South Hills Lights Hanukkah Festival - Dec. 7 starting at 5 p.m. at the Dormont Pool Parking Lot featuring an 8 ft. LED robot, firetruck gelt drop and a grand menorah lighting
• Downtown Menorah Lighting - Dec. 7 at 5 p.m. at the City County Building featuring Mayor Gainey lighting the menorah, latkes, donuts and live music.
• Light Up the Night Monroeville - Dec. 7 starting at 5 p.m. at Monroeville Community Park featuring songs from the Gateway Choir, comedy magic show, firetruck gelt drop, parachute menorahs and more.
• Chanukah Bash - Dec. 9 from 8:30-11 p.m. at the ASCEND Point Breeze , hosted by the Jewish Federation of Pittsburgh.
• Hanukkah Walk and Menorah Lighting Festival - Dec. 10. Chanukah Activity Walk starts at 2:30 p.m. along Murray Ave. with a Menorah Lighting Festival starting at 4 p.m. on the corner of Murray and Beacon.
• Chanukah Celebration - Dec. 10 from 5-5:30 p.m. at Chabad of Greenfield. Experience decadent bites, kid-friendly activities and more.
• Grand Menorah Parade - Dec. 12 - leaves from JAA Parking Lot at 5 p.m. ending in Schenley Plaza. Follow their website for full route info.
• Schenley Plaza Menorah Lighting - Dec. 12 starting at 5:45 p.m. at Schenley Plaza inside the large tent featuring a master juggler, the Allderdice Marching Band, latkes, donuts and live music

Holiday Performances - Ballet, Symphonies, Live Music & More

A drag queen christmas.

Nov. 15, 2023

For the 9th consecutive year, Murray & Peter present, A Drag Queen Christmas " the longest running drag tour in America at the Roxian Theatre.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Nov. 16-17, 2023

This is as much a Christmas movie as Die Hard, so I'm including it here. See the timeless holiday classic with Danny Elfman's incredible score performed live to the film.

Poinsettias and Pointe Shoes

Nov. 20, 2023 (SOLD OUT)

This performance by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre is the unofficial kickoff to the holiday season as they bring the magic of The Nutcracker to the historic glasshouse at Phipps Conservatory. Tickets include admission to their Winter Flower Show and Light Garden.

Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberly

Nov. 25-Dec. 17, 2023

City Theatre Mainstage celebrates the beloved characters of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice by continuing their story two years after the events of the novel as they gather for Christmas at Pemberly .

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Mark Milovats in Concert: Christmas Wonderland

Nov. 27, 2023

From a nationwide television Christmas special to the Byham Theater, Mark Milovats and his Santa Belle Dancers bring holiday favorites and pop standards together with special celebrity guests, live penguins and more.

Who's Holiday!

Dec. 1-Dec. 31, 2023 (select dates)

Leave the kids at home for this one. This R-rated show by Greer Cabaret Theater joins Cindy-Lou Who, now a grown-up, for a night of cocktails, cursing and fun.

Handel's Messiah

Dec. 2, 2023

Experience the majesty of Handel’s Messiah with Music Director Manfred Honeck, the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh and your Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

Celtic Woman Christmas

Dec. 5, 2023

From delicate traditional Irish carols to magnificent uplifting anthems, Celtic Woman has a wealth of seasonal music to gladden your heart. Celtic Woman Christmas is performed at Heinz Hall.

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The Jinkx & DeLa Holiday Show

Dec. 6, 2023

BenDeLaCreme and Jinkx Monsoon return as the Queens of Christmas with their acclaimed holiday show of spectacle, comedy, new songs and returning favorites.

A Christmas Story: The Play

Dec. 7-Dec. 23, 2023 (select dates)

Experience the play version of Ralphie Parker's misadventures through all the trials and tribulations of a family holiday in A Christmas Story . Just don't try licking any lampposts before or after the show.

The Nutcracker with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

Dec. 8-28, 2023, select dates

Snow settles across the city as a wonderful adventure begins in PBT’s The Nutcracker . Join Marie, her Nutcracker prince and the Sugar Plum Fairy on a journey into the Land of Enchantment. Five fanciful scenes, more than 150 unique costumes and Tchaikovsky’s enduring score make The Nutcracker a can’t-miss holiday tradition.

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The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert

Dec. 9, 2023

See a complete screening of the film with the musical score performed live as the Muppets take on this Christmas classic with Michael Caine as Ebenezer Scrooge.

Il Divo - A New Day Holiday Tour

Dec. 10, 2023

Multi-platinum classic crossover group Il Divo return to Heinz Hall performing holiday classics alongside some members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

A Lyrical Christmas Carol

Dec. 13-17, 2023

Pittsburgh Musical Theater's rendition of Scrooge's journey from humbug to changed person, adapted by Ken & Jane Gargaro and performed at the Gargaro Theater.

A Musical Christmas Carol

Dec. 15-23, 2023

Celebrate the season with the timeless tale of Ebenezer Scrooge and the spirits who guide him toward redemption set to yuletide melodies and dazzling special effects.

Sing! An Irish Christmas

Dec. 14, 2023

Come sing along with Ireland's own Keith & Kristyn Getty as they perform modern hymns and Christmas carols in a performance that united innovation and tradition.

Highmark Holiday Pops

Dec. 15-23, 2023, select dates

Share Pittsburgh’s favorite holiday musical tradition with family, and thrill to the spectacle of the season with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra's Highmark Holiday Pops . It’s a sparkling celebration of carols, classics, sing-alongs and more! And yes, Virginia, there will be a Santa Claus!

Sensory-Friendly Concert: Holiday Pops

Dec. 16, 2023

Family-friendly, welcoming performance of Holiday Pops especially designed for those with sensory sensitivities and those on the autism spectrum.

Sensory-Friendly The Nutcracker

Dec. 17, 2023

Sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater with a relaxed atmosphere and accommodations such as lower sound levels and raised house lighting to create a safe and welcoming theater experience.

Christmas from Notre Dame

Dec. 18, 2023

The University of Notre Dame will tour for the first time for their holiday program, Christmas from Notre Dame , with performances across the midwest and East coast, stopping in Heinz Hall on Dec. 18.

Holiday Brass Spectacular

Dec. 19, 2023

Join the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra for this annual one-night-only tradition ! Usher in the holiday season with music from Baroque favorites to new arrangements of beloved holiday classics.

Pittsburgh Jazz Orchestra Holiday Concert

Dec. 21, 2023

Hear two MCG Jazz holiday recordings live along with special guest Ann Hampton Callaway for this one-of-a-kind holiday production .

A Magical Cirque Christmas

Dec. 29-30, 2023

A Magical Cirque Christmas, is a ground-breaking holiday variety show that incorporates acrobats, aerialists, comedians, daredevils and award-winning specialty acts performing incredible feats set to your favorite holiday music.

Stay tuned for a variety of other holiday events and activities throughout the season!

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Docomomo US/NOCA Case Study House Holiday Party

A rare chance to explore and tour the Case Study House #26—the only built Case Study House in the Bay Area—and to celebrate the end of 2022 with your fellow Modernism-lovers! It has been quite a few years since we gathered socially, and can't wait to spend some time together! We're hosting this party on the early side so that you'll get to enjoy this 1962 Beverley Thorne-designed house before and after sunset. Light snacks and drinks.

DJ spinning vinyl records to set the vibe.

$20 Docomomo US Members (and their +1s)! / $40 non-members ( become a member here ) Other membership benefits include free tickets to our Annual Tour Day event, other event discounts, and you are supporting our efforts to protect Modernist architecture (like our recent fight to save the former San Jose City Hall) and our National Symposium Travel Grant for students. Street parking available. Please note that the home is not fully wheelchair accessible. Contact [email protected]  if you have any questions or concerns.

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