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‘Horizons’ brings dance companies together at Byham Theater
Two dance companies will collaborate to present “Horizons” on April 26 and 27 at the Byham Theater in downtown Pittsburgh. Bodiography Contemporary Ballet and the world-renowned Martha Graham Contemporary Dance Company will join forces to feature work by Martha Graham and Bodiography founder/artistic director Maria Caruso. Dancer Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch will...
Discounted ticket lottery for ‘Book of Mormon’ at Heinz Hall
Want to see the “Book of Mormon” this weekend but don’t have your tickets yet? Producers of the show are offering low-priced lottery seats for every city on the national tour, including Pittsburgh’s performances at Heinz Hall, Downtown. The show, a winner of nine Tony awards, including best musical, is...
Three Rivers Arts Festival announces details of 60th anniversary
Flip flops, a moving stage, multiple musical performances and lots of art will be part of the 60th anniversary of the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. The city staple presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust takes place June 7-16 at Point State Park, Gateway Plaza, and the cultural district...
Double the dill: Picklesburgh food festival to expand
Fresh off national accolades, organizers of Pittsburgh’s award-winning Picklesburgh announced Tuesday the festival will double in size this summer. The festival used to pack the the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Now, there’s more: In addition to the bridge, the pickle celebration festival will extend to the riverside lanes of Fort Duquesne...
Tailgate Garth Brooks’ Pittsburgh show with Trisha Yearwood
There’s a tailgate party before the party. Trisha Yearwood — a singer, actress, author, chef, personality and entrepreneur — is hosting a celebration prior to her husband Garth Brooks’ sold-out show on May 18 at Heinz Field on Pittsburgh’s North Side. “You know I love to entertain, and I can’t...
Pitt football and South Side shop spar over ‘412’ trademark
The University of Pittsburgh football team may yet wear 412 on their helmets this season. A Pittsburgh trademark attorney said Monday that South Side apparel shop merchandise company Shop412 is “splitting hairs” in its alleged trademark dispute with the university over the 412 area code. “The picture of the Pitt...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 12-14
Cheering the Pittsburgh Penguins to victory is one of the things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend. Ice time, big screen The Penguins host the New York Islanders at noon Sunday and even if you don’t have a ticket you can still be part of the action. The team has...
Joanne Rogers, Sen. Jay Costa honored at Pittsburgh’s Elly AwardsVideo
Joanne Rogers just smiled when asked her opinion of actor Tom Hanks dressed as her late husband, Fred Rogers. “‘Wow, just wow,” said Rogers prior to being honored Thursday with the The George Romero Legacy Award at the 2019 Steeltown Elly Awards, presented by PNC at The Rivers Casino Ballroom...
Pittsburgh photographer’s ‘We Are All Related’ images celebrate unityVideo
The eyes can be haunting and appear to stare back. One can feel their presence when surrounded by the towering portraits. Their faces represent a diverse group of people showcased in “We Are All Related,” a multimedia exhibit by Pittsburgh-based photographer Andrea London that celebrates the commonalities of residents in...
Carnegie Museum extends ‘Reptiles: Live!’
Colorful lizards, turtles, snakes and crocodiles — Oh My! The creatures will be around a little longer at the exhibit “Reptiles: LIVE!” at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland. The museum has extended the exhibit through Memorial Day on May 27. There are live animal shows at 2:15...
Hear about the real ‘Story’ at Macy’s in Ross Park Mall
Macy’s launched a new store-within-a-store retail concept on Wednesday where shoppers can experience rotating themes and merchandise. The concept is called “Story,” startup purchased by Macy’s a year ago. Macy’s first Story, called Color, opened Wednesday and is anchored by three big brands: MAC Cosmetics, crayon maker Crayola and jeans...
Abby Lee Miller offers prison tips to Felicity Huffman
“Dance Moms” star Abby Lee Miller has some advice for Felicity Huffman — prison advice. Huffman is looking at possible time behind bars in connection with the recent nationwide college admissions scandal. Miller spent eight months in federal prison for bankruptcy fraud. In an interview with Inside Edition, Miller said...
Pittsburgh Festival Opera recognized for ‘A Gathering of Sons’
The Pittsburgh Festival Opera was awarded the bronze world medal for excellence in a production dealing with society and societal issues at the New York Festivals International TV & Film Awards on Tuesday. The honor was for “A Gathering of Sons,” an original work commissioned by the opera, and was...
Cycle Diner in Tarentum seeks new management
The Cycle Diner in Tarentum is seeking a new family to take over daily operations. The restaurant was temporarily closed Tuesday but was expected to be back up and running Wednesday, according to general manager Tommy Scanga. Scanga referred to a Sunday Facebook post when questioned about the potential change...
Prantl’s dessert inspires Burnt Almond Torte beer
Almond. Torte. Beer. Yes, you read that correctly. Prantl’s Bakery’s famous burnt almond torte dessert is now a drink — the Burnt Almond Torte blonde ale. Prantl’s teamed with Cleveland-based Platform Beer Co. on this brew. “A lot of other companies have worked with Platform to make dessert-inspired sours,” Valerie...
Simple Gifts brings musical message to Tarentum church
When Linda Littleton and Karen Hirshon are on stage, no words need to be spoken. “We understand each other so well, all we need to do is give each other a look during a concert, and we just know what it means,” says Littleton. “Our personalities clicked the minute we...
Carnegie Museum offers controlled visits for people on autism spectrum
The Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Oakland is launching a “Sensory Friendly Saturday Program,” to allow those on the autism spectrum to have a quieter experience inside the museum. The museum announced in a news release that it will open its galleries 90 minutes before opening to the public...
Feeling Graeter’s in Castle Shannon as shop opensVideo
When Andy Webster heard Graeter’s Ice Cream was opening a Castle Shannon shop Friday, he hurried down for his two favorite scoops– black raspberry chocolate chip and coconut chocolate chip. “I am so happy it’s here,” said Webster, of Mt. Lebanon, who knew the company from his time in Columbus,...
Canonsburg mother donates kidney to honor her late sonVideo
Laura Gillum of Canonsburg wanted to keep the memory of her son alive. In 2015, Gillum and her husband, Paul, lost their 2-year-old, Dean, in a swimming pool drowning accident. The couple donated Dean’s organs to help people in need. A few weeks ago, Laura Gillum, 46, became an altruistic...
5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: April 5-7
It’s springtime and baseball is back along with other fun things to do this weekend. Festival time The Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour is Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Byham Theater, Downtown. Stories of “remote journeys, ground-breaking expeditions, and cutting-edge adventures told through the eyes of adventurers,...
Macy’s Backstage headed for South Hills Village
Let’s go shopping. Macy’s will open a Macy’s Backstage inside South Hills Village with a grand-opening celebration April 13. This concept is known as a store within a store, with merchandise offered at 20 to 80% off traditional department store prices. The shop will have 12,800 square feet of dedicated...
Handmade Arcade at Construction Junction celebrates anniversary
Fifteen years ago, Handmade Arcade, an independent craft fair began. On April 27, shoppers will get to revisit the place where it all started — Construction Junction in Point Breeze. As a way to celebrate the milestone, Handmade Arcade is presenting 30 aspiring crafters at “Show and Sell,” a pop-up...
Graphic novelist and philanthropist visits CMU in support of Puerto Rico
As a child, comic books gave Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez an escape. Reading about the power of superheroes helped him see a way out of poverty and discrimination because of his heritage. “When I was a child, my mom was a single mother raising us and we grew up poor and on...
Caliente Pizza owner brews up a new craft beer week
There won’t be Pittsburgh Craft Beer Week this year, but a similar week of events is still brewing. Caliente Craft Beer Week will be held April 26-May 5 at all five locations of Caliente Pizza & Draft House in Bloomfield, Hampton, Mt. Lebanon, Aspinwall and Monroeville. The pizza and beer...
Love of fashion leads from home to the NUTThouse Boutique in Lower BurrellVideo
When the kitchen became a dressing room, it was time for a bigger space. “I had clothes everywhere, in the living room, in the dining room and in the garage,” says Melanie Nuttall, who owns a women’s clothing business, NUTThouse Boutique. “My business had outgrown the house.” So she found...
