Vol. 26, No. 41
Richard Pell’s Artist of the Year show is Extraordinary, indeed
Here are things he thought he understood, but which reveal themselves anew each time he encounters them
By Amani Newton
The VIA Festival’s art program includes performances and a virtual-reality salon
VR film and games look to expand the perspectives the medium offers
By Bill O'Driscoll
Pittsburgh T-shirt shop Steel City creates ‘Pittsburgh Is Stronger Than Cancer’ design to benefit DeAngelo Williams Foundation
A Q&A with Steel City co-owner and T-shirt designer Brandon Grbach
By Lisa Cunningham
Little consensus exists over breast-cancer ribbon and branding
“Some women might find great comfort in pink, and other women find no comfort in it.”
By Rebecca Addison
At this year’s Thrival Festival some were left high and dry by long lines
“We should have had free water on site at all times.”
By Brian Conway
Pittsburgh Steeler DeAngelo Williams fighting breast cancer head on
“My work is not done until a cure is found.”
By Charlie Deitch
October isn’t just breast-cancer-awareness month
Breast cancer is just one of the many issues and conditions facing Americans, and October is actually the awareness month for several other important causes
Weird Pittsburgh: Dynamite, cat traps, jagoffs at the carwash and your constitutional right to call your favorite public official an asshole
By Nick Keppler
How to plan a successful wedding bar
I’ve been to brunch weddings with Bloody Mary bars and farm weddings with signature beers brewed by the groom.
By Drew Cranisky
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Kelly’s Bar & Lounge vs. Element
Dirty Martini
By Celine Roberts
Illahe Pinot Noir 2014, Willamette Valley
Retail Price: $ 20/glass, $80/bottle
By CP Staff
Carmody’s Grill on Neville Island keeps a beloved name and tradition alive, while ably adapting to 21st-century standards and preferences
The popular turtle soup is still on the menu
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Honey Almond Granola
I could very easily wallow in self-pity, but I’d rather enjoy this homemade granola.
By Emily Levenson
Verona-based Pittsburgh Pickle Company continues to grow
“We started making pickles for ourselves.”
By Margaret Welsh
Ginny, 1956
By Diane Zebrine
Esperanza Spalding and the evolution of pop music
“My overarching sentiment about making music is: Do whatever you want.”
By Bill Kopp
On his 10th record under the name Destroyer, Vancouver’s Dan Bejar moves further away from straight-ahead rock
Even he, when talking about Poison Season, admits, “I’m still processing that one.”
By Mike Shanley
On Eyes on the Lines, Steve Gunn finds happy accidents in unfocused moments
The prolific Gunn is most at home as a collaborator, and the chemistry with his band is strong
By Ian Thomas
Brian Howe, of Sikes and Greywalker, juggles more projects than he can easily count
“All these things happen because I put myself out there.”
By Meg Fair
Critics’ Picks – Oct. 6-12
Performances by Andrew Bird, Joan of Arc, Haybaby and old friends Lyle Lovett and Robert Earl Keen
By Margaret Welsh and Meg Fair
Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman bring the music of Yes to Heinz Hall
“We want to play together, learn a bit more again about each other.”
A controversial attempt to honor a butoh master comes to town
“I was interested in looking within and thought Kazuo Ohno was the best model for that”
By Steve Sucato
Hand to God at City Theatre
This swift and adrenaline-driven dark comedy never slows its steady stream of trenchant gags.
By Ted Hoover
Titus Andronicus at Cup-A-Jo Productions
The play is short on logic but long on stagecraft and action
By Michelle Pilecki
I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard at The REP
Feiffer keeps the players too shackled to her devices to surprise us
By Stuart Sheppard
Luv at Little Lake Theater Co.
The cast’s overwrought interactions never fail to generate a laugh
By Gwendolyn Kiste
Reel Q: The Pittsburgh International Lesbian and Gay Film Festival
The 31st annual event offers feature films, programs of shorts and parties
By Al Hoff
The Birth of a Nation
The film is best when it is a straightforward docudrama about Nat Turner
Film Kitchen unspools on Oct. 11
The monthly series for local and independent artists screens recent short work by three filmmakers
Pittsburgh Pirate Josh Harrison’s foundation helps kids dress for success
“It’s our responsibility to give back.”
Lineup Card
Here’s our sports to-do list beginning October 5
The Pittsburgh Penguins are sharpening their skates for their Stanley Cup title defense
Unveil the Pens’ fourth championship banner, and enjoy a year of strutting around like we own the place.
By Mike Wysocki
Pittsburgh Left: Whether you’re pro-pink or anti-pink, cancer doesn’t discriminate
If you want to help, then make a donation to the charity of your choice
Lynn Cullen Live 10/04/16
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live 10/05/16
Lynn Cullen Live 10/07/16
Lynn Cullen Live 10/10/16
Short List: Oct. 7-13
Attack Theatre’s latest Some Assembly Required; Quantum takes you to The River; civil-rights icon Rep. John Lewis; Pittsburgh Opera’s La Traviata
By Mars Johnson
Pittsburgh’s street trees are free upon request. So why do they often go to the city’s wealthiest residents?
By James Paul
Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food news
By Rachel Wilkinson
Power-ranking the Pirates' 2024 walkup music
By Colin Williams
Sophie Masloff seldom talked about her childhood. Were seedy family ties the reason?
By David S. Rotenstein
