Last chance to see exhibit

PITTSBURGH — Visitors have less than two weeks to explore the Sen. John Heinz History Center’s exhibition, “A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh,” which is running through Jan. 20.

Since opening in March, more than 125,000 visitors have viewed the exhibit, according to officials.

The exhibitition takes an interactive journey through women’s history from the early 1800s through modern day.

It showcases the stories of entrepreneurs, activists, artists, athletes, scientists, inventors, change-makers and barrier breakers.

The 9,000-square-foot exhibit features rare artifacts, including the small handbag carried around the world in 1889 by journalist Nellie Bly.

Bly traveled the globe in 72 days, more than a week faster than Jules Verne’s fictional character, Phileas Fogg in “Around the World in 80 Days.”

Guests can learn the stories of “real life” Rosie the Riveters, from the Western Pennsylvanians who worked the mills during World War II, and who helped inspire the Rosie poster, to the modern day “Girls of Steel,” the all-girls robotics team at Carnegie Mellon University.

Exhibition highlights include a game-worn uniform from the inaugural season of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, on loan from the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.

The cotton uniform was worn by Cincinnati native Betsy Jochum of the South Bend Blue Sox and is on view alongside her leather baseball glove, cleats and other artifacts on loan from the Smithsonian.

The inauguration dress worn by Sophie Masloff, the first and only female mayor of Pittsburgh, along with clothing and textiles dating back to the 1830s.

The exhibit includes original sketches from African-American artist Peggy Owens Skillen, who helped to create the modern version of the PBS show “Sesame Street.”

“A Woman’s Place: How Women Shaped Pittsburgh,” is supported by lead corporate sponsor Bank of America, and by the Heinz Endowments, Richard King Mellon Foundation, the Benter Foundation, the Burke Foundations, the Double Eagle Foundation and the Allegheny Regional Asset District.

Science center welcomes new year

PITTSBURGH — The Carnegie Science Center is welcoming in the new year with all things Pittsburgh.

Celebrate the steel city from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today with themed cocktails, science demonstrations, special guests and plenty of “yinzer” fun, officials stated.

“It’s the perfect pre-game party the night before the Steelers’ playoff matchup against the Baltimore Ravens,” organizers of the event said.

Among the activities and offerings will be the chance to sip on “Yinzer-themed” cocktails, have full access to all five floors of the center in a child-free environment, play musical parking chairs, participate in pierogi cornhole or take part in mini golf.

Visitors can join Loose Cannon Comedy, enjoying rounds of Pittsburgh-themed quiplash and a variety of interactive jackbox games.

Attendees can use physics to design the next bridge in Pittsburgh, testing their creation and seeing how much weight it can hold.

Meet entertainer and influencer Joe Long, the creator behind viral characters Don and Deb.

See objects and artifacts from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History’s collections.

Guests can try their hand at screen-printing with those from the Andy Warhol Museum and listen to archivist Charles Succop, learning about his work with the City of Pittsburgh.

Those attending the event are asked to dress in their Pittsburgh best.

Tickets are on sale for $20 for members of the museum and $25 for non-members.

To purchase tickets, visit carnegiesciencecenter.org/events/21-plus-nights.