Political campaigns of Ravenstahl, other officials reveal unusual expenses

Ravenstahl campaign has spent thousands of dollars on country-club dues, along with trips to the Super Bowl and Paris

• by Chris Young

Taxed Property: Proponents say improvement district would give South Side needed extra services

"The city has been clear that we aren't getting any more services than what we have now"

• by Lauren Daley

Extra Credit

Hard lessons, and occasional rewards, in an after-school work-study program.

• by Mackenzie Evan Smith

Io

The former Iovino's in Mount Lebanon offers a new menu seems a near-perfect distillation of tasty, trendy and traditional

• by Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

Less is more at Union Pig and Chicken

The cocktail list includes a solitary entry: Rock and Rye.

• by Hal B. Klein

Brassero Grill

A taco wagon brings Mexican food to the Strip District, and other spots around town

• by Charlie Deitch

A Talk with The Composure

The pop-punk band readies its latest release.

• by Nicole Chynoweth

Anti-Flag slows the pace, prepares for next strike

In a strange way, it was perhaps fortuitous that just as Anti-Flag was hitting its stride, George W. Bush was elected to office.

• by Andy Mulkerin

Sunstar Music Series keeps spirit of biennial festival alive

The series kicks off this weekend with a show headlined by DJ Kalkutta

• by Andy Mulkerin

CD Reviews

New releases from Sun Ray, Shining Light; The Deceptions; and Surrounded by Mice

Critics' Picks

Local shows by Habibi, Conspirator, No Age and Eisley

John Carter

A mega-budget adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs' sci-fi serial is clunky and unnecessarily confusing

• by Al Hoff

Film Kitchen

The monthly screening series of short local and indie films offers works from three filmmakers

• by Bill O'Driscoll

Friends With Kids

One couple thinks they've solved the kids-ruin-romance dilemma

• by Al Hoff

Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie

You likely already know if you want to see this anti-comedy "masterpiece"

• by Al Hoff

An exhibit at the August Wilson Center showcases artwork from "Affrilachia."

African-American roots in Appalachia are explored in sculpture, painting and more.

• by Nadine Wasserman

Lynn Cullen Live 03/13/12

Audio & Video Archive

Blunt Measures

Maybe leading Republicans do hate women

• by Chris Potter

East Liberty

• Tags: Pieces of Pittsburgh, East Liberty, building part, animal

Lynn Cullen Live 03/07/12

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 03/08/12

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 03/09/12

Audio & Video Archive

Uptown

• Tags: Pieces of Pittsburgh, Uptown, Number

Lynn Cullen Live 03/12/12

Audio & Video Archive

TPlus - Taking a Ride - CP TV

Magnifying Glass

by Nancy Krygowski

Four notable choreographers are showcased in Dynamic Women of Dance

August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble hosts Sidra Bell and others

• by Steve Sucato

Hospitality Suite

Playwright Roger Rueff upends expectations not only about where his play is going but also about who his characters are.

• by Michelle Pilecki

And Baby Makes Seven

Director Linda Haston's fast pace focuses on playing it big and loud, more for comedy than depth.

• by Gordon Spencer

The Pirates of Penzance

This is a production about swords. Swords and endless mugging.

• by Ted Hoover

In a U.S. premiere, Pittsburgh Ballet stages a notable ballet version of A Streetcar Named Desire

"Blanche is probably the most complex character I have encountered in dance."

• by Steve Sucato

Short List: March 8 - 13