Welcome to PittStop 15! We're really looking forward to dancing with you this weekend! Here's some last minute info for attendees:

Emergency Contacts

If you run into any problems during the weekend, feel free to contact the following committee member at any time for help:

Lisa Tamres 412-401-6393

All PittStop committee members will be wearing distinctive buttons and/or bandanas so you can identify them. We're available to help you any time throughout the weekend.

Program (with Directions) Online

A printable version of the event booklet includes driving directions to all venues. Check the info page for other useful information such as restaurant recommendations. [Top]

PittStop 2015 App

Have a smart device? Download our very own PittStop 2015 App! We created our app through aprogram called Yapp. To install, visit http://tinyurl.com/PittStop15app on your mobile device. NOTE: You will need to download the YappBox app first before you can access our weekend app.

Weekend Traffic Warning

Please be aware that Parkway East closings are scheduled this weekend between Oakland and Wilkinsburg. Look for our separate email with driving and parking information.

Food Drive Saturday

In the spirit of the season, we're hosting a CANNED food drive at our Saturday dances. Give help to those who have not by bringing non-perishable food items or supplies to help restock the shelves of the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank in advance of Thanksgiving. [Please no items in glass containers.]

For every item you donate, you will be entered into a drawing for TWO FREE TICKETS to next year's PittStop. That's one-for-one: the more you bring, the more entries to win the free tickets! Or make a cash contribution and get one raffle ticket for each dollar. Thank you for your support!!

Dress to Impress Saturday Night!

Saturday evening is dress-up night! While you can wear whatever is comfortable, we encourage you to "dress to impress" at the main Saturday evening dance if you're so inclined. Help us create an elegant tone for this dance in the classic old Soldiers and Sailors ballroom! (And spread the word!)

Sunday Late Night House Party

Staying over Sunday night and want more dancing? A certain long-time committee member hosts an official unofficial Sunday Late Night dance party at her large Squirrel Hill house. Details will be announced at PittStop; feel free to ask around if you need them.

Housing

If you requested housing, you should have received an email with your housing assignment by now. It's best to contact your host before you come to town, to see if you need to bring towels/blankets/etc, advise on when you will be arriving, etc. We will call for a housing meetup during the second band break at the Friday night dance to allow you to meet your hosts. The committee will be available throughout the weekend if you need assistance finding your host.

Remember we only coordinate housing to full weekend registrants who request it and have paid. If you believe you're entitled to housing, but didn't receive your assignment, please contact housing2015@pittstoplindyhop.com immediately to sort things out.

Getting in from the Airport

A taxi from the airport into town will cost $60 or more, so your best bet is to take the 28X bus from the Airport to the Oakland neighborhood for $3.75 (farebox accepts bills but does not give change). Schedule at http://www.portauthority.org/PAAC/Apps/pdfs/28X.PDF

To get to our Friday evening dance, ask the driver to let you off at the University of Pittsburgh (Forbes Ave and Schenley Drive, just before Pitt's Cathedral of Learning tower). Cross Forbes and walk one block up Bigelow Blvd to Soldiers and Sailors Hall facing Fifth Avenue.

If you're arranging to meet up with a host at another time, it may be easiest to take the bus from the airport and meet somewhere in the city. A convenient meeting point could be the last stop of the 28X at Forbes and Morewood in front of the CMU campus.

Tartan Swing Thursday/Hot Metal Blues Tuesday

Coming into town early? Check out Tartan Swing at Rangos Hall at Carnegie Mellon on Thursday night. At 7:30, PittStop DJ Dan Repsch will be teaching a lesson on "Lindy Hop for Crowded Dance Floors" with dancing to follow -- appropriate preparation for the weekend!

Staying in town after? Check out Hot Metal Blues on Tuesday night at Peter's Pub in Oakland.

Whew!!! That's all for now. Did we happen to mention that we're all really really psyched? We can't wait to dance with you this weekend!