Mar 11-17, 2015

News

• Community Profile

  At Silver Eye, two photographers challenge our notions of objective perception

  Meerdo exposes digital media's fallibility while conceding our cultural dependence on it

  By Nadine Wasserman

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• News

  City's decision to use clean-diesel legislation on Greenfield Bridge project hinges on the state

  "I just hope that whatever the greener machinery is, it will be used."

  By Ashley Murray

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• News

  Joe Sestak is preparing for another run at Pat Toomey, whether the Democratic Party likes it or not

  "For me, this isn't about the party, it's about the people."

  By Charlie Deitch

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• News

  The Art of No

  A photo essay of assorted negativity around town

  By Al Hoff

  Mar 11, 2015

Food+Drink

• Drink

  Little-heralded cherry Heering adds depth to cocktails

  The taste is like pure, slightly sweet cherry

  By Celine Roberts

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Food

  Nak Kwon Garden

  With its extensive, authentic menu, this new Shadyside restaurant is a top contender for the ultimate, authentic Korean dining experience in Pittsburgh

  By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Food

  Some local fish frys are donating their used cooking oil to alternative-energy companies

  "We just pull out the French fries and bread crumbs and use it."

  By Ashley Murray

  Mar 11, 2015

Arts+Entertainment

• Literary Arts

  A groundbreaking film-industry worker turns impressive poet

  Former gaffer Celeste Gainey's debut collection is bright with authenticity

  By Fred Shaw

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Literary Arts

  How a pioneering film-industry worker turned to poetry — and to Pittsburgh

  "Here it's my vision."

  By Bill O'Driscoll

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Literary Arts

  Innocent Man

  A poem by Anthony Laurry

  Mar 11, 2015
• Music

  On his new record, Lace Curtains' Michael Coomer explores the many sides of Los Angeles

  "I can't possibly say I understand what Los Angeles is like as a whole, but I can find little snapshots that create a bigger thing"

  By Ian Thomas

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Music

  With Doomsday Student, members of Arab on Radar and The Chinese Stars return to their chaotic roots

  "What it did do was prove that whatever we were doing onstage was getting at people in a really visceral way. You don't really leave a Coldplay show with that."

  By Margaret Welsh

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Music

  Pittsburgh State of Mind explores the lesser-known corners of local hip hop

  The documentary mines the city's distinct neighborhoods and slang to create a roadmap of Pittsburgh's varied hip-hop styles

  By Alex Gordon

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Music

  Critics' Picks, Mar. 12-18

  Shows by Beech Creeps, Mike + the Mechanics, EarthGang and Cold War Kids

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Music

  On the Record With Will Butler

  "I think I cherish surprise more than most artistic values."

  By Mike Shanley

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Theater

  Under its new dance chair, the Conservatory Dance Company seems headed in a new direction

  Choreographers for Byham show include Mark Morris, Lar Lubovitch

  By Steve Sucato

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Theater

  Elemeno Pea at City Theatre

  It's high drama played as low comedy

  By Michelle Pilecki

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Theater

  Young Frankenstein at Pittsburgh Musical Theater

  It's a Mel Brooks gag-fest, peppered with innocuous tunes

  By Ted Hoover

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Theater

  Animal Farm at Prime Stage

  An adaptation of Orwell's political parable takes full advantage of the New Hazlett's theatrical possibilities

  By Colette Newby

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Screen

  Song of the Sea

  An animated fairy tale about a girl who bridges the human and magical worlds

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Screen

  Red Army

  The fascinating political history of the fabled and feared Soviet hockey team

  By Al Hoff

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Screen

  Deli Man

  A new doc looks at the enduring appeal of Jewish delis

  By Al Hoff

  Mar 11, 2015

  
• Screen

  Unfinished Business

  Unfunny comedy that squanders any affection one might feel for its stars

  By Al Hoff

  Mar 11, 2015

  

Columns

• Opinion

  Savage Love

  Protecting your spouse from the truth is often the more loving choice.

  By Dan Savage

  Mar 11, 2015
• Opinion

  Stuff We Like

  Mar 11, 2015

  

Podcasts

• Lynn Cullen Live

  Lynn Cullen Live 3/11/15

  Audio & Video Archive

  Mar 11, 2015
• Lynn Cullen Live

  Lynn Cullen Live 3/12/15

  Audio & Video Archive

  Mar 12, 2015
• Lynn Cullen Live

  Lynn Cullen Live 3/13/15

  Audio & Video Archive

  Mar 13, 2015
• Lynn Cullen Live

  Lynn Cullen Live 3/16/15

  Audio & Video Archive

  Mar 16, 2015
• Lynn Cullen Live

  Lynn Cullen Live 3/17/15

  Audio & Video Archive

  Mar 17, 2015

Web Only

• CP TV

  Sestak's road to defeating Specter in the 2010 Democratic primary

  Mar 11, 2015
• CP Weekend Podcast

  CP Weekend Podcast - Mar. 13 - 15, 2015

  By Ashley Murray and Margaret Welsh

  Mar 12, 2015

Listings

• This Week's Top Events

  Short List: March 11 - 17

  Aaron Kleiber headlines at the Improv; "Uncanny and Extraordinary Women" haunt Swissvale; a van Gogh visits the Carnegie; IonSound travels Bridges and Byways

  Mar 11, 2015