It's good to be an Eastern European in Pittsburgh.

You're in good company and have plenty to celebrate. Look no further than July 28 for a chance to celebrate your heritage.

That's the date of what is billed as the 10th annual Warhol/Carpatho-Rusyn celebration. The first event that day will be held at the Andy Warhol Museum at 117 Sandusky St. on the North Side from 11:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The second is at the Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center at 427 10th Ave. at Dickson, Munhall, at 6:30 p.m.

The musical group Vox Ethnika will play both locations, but don't go expecting to hear an identical performance. The band will play modern Carpatho-Rusyn music at the Warhol and more traditional folk tunes in Munhall, according to Lois Liberman, of the Mon Valley center.

No Eastern European ethnic celebration would be complete without a nod to Warhol. Andy Warhol (1928-1987) was born Andrew Warhola in Pittsburgh, a son of working class immigrants of Rusyn (Ruthenian) ethnicity from Mikova, Austria-Hungary, now in northeast Slovakia.

He was an American artist who became a central figure in the pop art movement. After a successful career as a commercial illustrator, Warhol became famous worldwide for his work as a painter, an avant-garde filmmaker, a record producer, an author and a public figure known for his presence in wildly diverse social circles that included bohemian street people, distinguished intellectuals, Hollywood celebrities and wealthy aristocrats.

A controversial figure during his lifetime -- his work was often derided by critics as a hoax or "put-on" -- Warhol has been the subject of numerous retrospective exhibitions, books and documentary films. He is generally acknowledged as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

At the Warhol, James and Paul Warhola, nephews of Andy Warhol, will share their "Memories of Andy, Summer of 1968'' the year the artist was shot in his studio, known as the Factory. The shot was nearly fatal.

Just as Warhol's lifestyle was rich and diverse, trying to pinpoint exactly who are the Carpatho-Rusyn people and where do they come from is no easy feat, Ms. Liberman said.

An ever changing geographical and political landscape over the years identifies the area, at times, as Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Yugoslavia. So a precise definition is impossible, she said.

To simplify matters, Ms. Liberman said Carpatho-Rusyns are generally thought of as people who come from villages in the Carpathian Mountains of Eastern Europe.

The Carpatho-Rusyn Cultural and Educational Center appears to have found a home in Munhall. The center is located in the former St. John's Cathedral at 427 10th Ave. The building has Pittsburgh History and Landmarks designation and is being revitalized by the Carpatho-Rusyn Society, which purchased it in 2004.

The Pittsburgh chapter has about 400 members, said Ms. Liberman. A large number of society members from the Cleveland area are expected for the events.

"It's an event to meet your fellow Rusyns or to come see what we're all about," Christina Duranko said. "The musicians [of Vox Ethnika] bring a modern version of our music that should be interesting to young people."

Because the event coincides with the 20th anniversary of Andy Warhol's death, the artists' nephews will present "Memories of Andy, Summer of 1968" at the museum.

This is the first year the event has been held at the cultural center. Door of the center will open around 4 p.m., and music and Carpatho-Rusyn crafts and merchandise will be available.

Advance tickets for the Munhall concert are $10 for adults and $5 for children under 17 until July 21. After that date, tickets are $15 for adults and $5 for children.

For reservations and information, call 724-282-1439 or send check payable to Carpatho-Rusyn Society, 141 Butler Road, Butler, PA 16001-3147.

The celebration at the Warhol Museum is free with the usual paid admission.

For more, call the museum at 412-237-8300.