Boxed In: Activists say conviction question on job application unfairly closes doors

"I paid my debt. Will I ever be able to move forward?"

• by AmyJo Brown

Heading to court?: CPRB mulls legal action to force council to appoint new members

"We're just worried about this board's future."

• by Charlie Deitch

Safe Haven: Sanctuary will take in unwanted animals, educate about meatless dining options

"Becoming a vegetarian or a vegan is a process."

• by AmyJo Brown

Vivo Kitchen

Despite some missteps, the relocated and revamped Vivo is worth a visit

• by Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
• Tags: Dining Reviews, Slideshow

Stave off fall a little longer with a tiki drink

Tiki delights are often found in surprising places

• by Hal B. Klein

The MAC diner celebrates the glories of mac-and-cheese

This Hampton eatery serves up cheesy noodles in a 1970s-themed venue

• by Andy Mulkerin

Faun Fables give new meaning to the term "family road trip"

The storytelling folk duo is raising two daughters on tour

• by Nicole Chynoweth

Audio-visual festival returns for year three, with a challenging but rewarding lineup

VIA's goal has always been to engage as many kinds of people as possible, but it can seem as if the repertoire was chosen with only the investigative nerds in mind.

• by Kate Magoc

Steeline brings drum-line entertainment to Steelers games

Steeline has an in-house composer who works out original pieces and all-drum versions of popular pump-up tunes ("Get Ready for This," "Black and Yellow").

• by Andy Mulkerin

Critics' Picks: October 3 - 9

Local shows by Mutematch, Blondie, Propagandhi, Neil Young and Arc in Round

On the Record with Conan Neutron of Victory and Associates

"I've often said it's one of the few other cities I would consider living in if I weren't in the Bay Area."

• by Andy Mulkerin

Chicken with Plums

This tale of a moody violinist is a depressive film but not so much a depressing one

• by Harry Kloman

Looper

Rian Johnson delivers an entertaining sci-fi actioner about time travel, and choices

• by Al Hoff

Headgames

An illuminating and alarming doc about sport-related concussion injuries

• by Al Hoff

Won't Back Down

A cliché-ridden "inspirational" drama about school choice is a poor lesson

• by Al Hoff

The Figment festival of interactive art makes its Pittsburgh debut

Weekend-long fest brings local artists to Allegheny Commons

• by Catherine Sylvain

Botched Surgery

The soap opera continues ... and it ain't General Hospital

• by Chris Potter

Lynn Cullen Live 10/4/12

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 10/05/12

Audio & Video Archive

Shadyside

• Tags: Pieces of Pittsburgh, Shadyside, building part

Lynn Cullen Live 10/08/12

Audio & Video Archive

Lynn Cullen Live 10/09/12

Audio & Video Archive

Local Vocals - Episode 6 - CP TV

A conversation about the U.S. Supreme Court with acclaimed author and journalist Jeffrey Toobin.

"The political ideology of the justices is always the most important factor in any decision."

• by Chris Potter

Touch, Post Slavery

Rope

The amount of posing and posturing — not to mention the profusion of BBC British accents — is jaw-dropping.

• by Ted Hoover

Dixie's Tupperware Party

It's a goofy little salad of standup, drag show, improv exercise and sales pitch.

• by Robert Isenberg

The 39 Steps

The theatrical gimmicks are transparently — nay, determinedly and even victoriously — phony. And funny.

• by Michelle Pilecki

Margaret Cho brings her new show to town.

The comedian discusses her new show, Mother, and more.

• by Isaac Kozell

Short List: October 3 - 9