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Designer Fashion Show kicks off Style Week Pittsburgh

Scenes from Style Week Pittsburgh's Designer Fashion Show at Coterie

By CP Staff Aug 18, 2017  3:14 pm

Heading to Pittsburgh’s Skull Fest? Our guide has got you covered
Music Features

Heading to Pittsburgh’s Skull Fest? Our guide has got you covered

Bring a bunch of earplugs for you and your forgetful friends. Punks don’t let punks get tinnitus!

By Meg Fair Aug 16, 2017

Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer must be remembered by continuing her fight against hate
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Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer must be remembered by continuing her fight against hate

These people were wrong and their ideology is evil. Heather Heyer intended to be there to tell them that.

By Charlie Deitch Aug 16, 2017

While PWSA and Veolia squabble over who’s to blame, some call for quicker action to address Pittsburgh’s lead crisis
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While PWSA and Veolia squabble over who’s to blame, some call for quicker action to address Pittsburgh’s lead crisis

“It seems to me that there’s so much we don’t know, but from everything I’ve reviewed it seems there’s culpability to be shared.”

By Rebecca Addison Aug 16, 2017

Roller-derby playoffs hit Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Sports News

Roller-derby playoffs hit Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center

“Everyone has their reasons for playing and I can’t wait to share that with Pittsburgh.”

By Meg Fair Aug 16, 2017

Squonk Opera in China: Week Two
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Squonk Opera in China: Week Two

Dispatches from Squonk Opera's second week at Qingdao International Beer Festival

By Squonk Opera Aug 15, 2017  2:19 pm

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Designer Fashion Show kicks off Style Week Pittsburgh

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At Roboto on Sunday, a F*ck Ted Nugent Extravaganza

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Why new bike lanes in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood are a big deal

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Lynn Cullen Live - 8/18/17

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Wind River

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While PWSA and Veolia squabble over who’s to blame, some call for quicker action to address Pittsburgh’s lead crisis

While PWSA and Veolia squabble over who’s to blame, some call for quicker action to address Pittsburgh’s lead crisis

By Rebecca Addison

“It seems to me that there’s so much we don’t know, but from everything I’ve reviewed it seems there’s culpability to be shared.”
Etna and Sharpsburg believe a trail can bring economic revitalization to the riverfront towns

Etna and Sharpsburg believe a trail can bring economic revitalization to the riverfront towns

By Ryan Deto

“I can see people in our business district all the time now. A trail can only enhance all of that.”
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Music
Heading to Pittsburgh’s Skull Fest? Our guide has got you covered

Heading to Pittsburgh’s Skull Fest? Our guide has got you covered

By Meg Fair

Bring a bunch of earplugs for you and your forgetful friends. Punks don’t let punks get tinnitus!
Blød Maud belies its own apparent nonchalance with a haunting, hook-filled EP

Blød Maud belies its own apparent nonchalance with a haunting, hook-filled EP

By Margaret Welsh

“It’s like a kid where, if you tell them to do something, they won’t do it.”
Soccer Mommy shoots and scores with new release, <i>Collection</i>; plays Pittsburgh Aug. 19

Soccer Mommy shoots and scores with new release, Collection; plays Pittsburgh Aug. 19

By Eli Enis

“If it’s scary, it usually turns out pretty good.”
New Local Releases: Patrick Haley Coyle

New Local Releases: Patrick Haley Coyle

By Meg Fair

Critics' Pick: Joe Louis Walker at Club Cafe

Critics' Pick: Joe Louis Walker at Club Cafe

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Pick: Growl at Brillobox

Critics' Pick: Growl at Brillobox

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Pick: The Homeless Gospel Choir at Mr. Smalls

Critics' Pick: The Homeless Gospel Choir at Mr. Smalls

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Pick: The “F—k Ted Nugent!” Extravaganza at Mr. Roboto

Critics' Pick: The “F—k Ted Nugent!” Extravaganza at Mr. Roboto

By Hannah Lynn

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Arts
Program matches local artists with immigrants and refugees

Program matches local artists with immigrants and refugees

By Matt Petras

“There’s something incredibly valuable about inserting artists into communities in an in-depth way.”
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Stage
Pittsburgh Comedy Festival features W. Kamau Bell and improv troupe North Coast

Pittsburgh Comedy Festival features W. Kamau Bell and improv troupe North Coast

By Matt Petras

Fourth annual festival features some 45 acts over five days
<i>Cloud 9</i> at Throughline Theatre Co.

Cloud 9 at Throughline Theatre Co.

By Stuart Sheppard

It’s like a strange collision between Gilbert and Sullivan and Eugene Ionesco
Dancer-choreographers key to Pittsburgh Ballet’s annual free show

Dancer-choreographers key to Pittsburgh Ballet’s annual free show

By Steve Sucato

Hartwood Acres concert features original works and excerpts of classical favorites
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Short List
Short List: Aug. 17-24

Short List: Aug. 17-24

By CP Staff

Quantum Theatre world-premieres Red Hills; Style Week Pittsburgh; the PSO’s free send-off concert; solar-eclipse viewing
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Food+Drink
Mad Noodles, on the South Side, offers far more than Asian-American cliches

Mad Noodles, on the South Side, offers far more than Asian-American cliches

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

The menu is anchored by about a dozen noodle soups and plates, with some rice dishes and stir-fries
Beet and Rainbow Carrot Slaw Salad

Beet and Rainbow Carrot Slaw Salad

By Landon DePaulo, Garfield

Convincing people to try a raw beet was the ultimate challenge.
<i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> Booze Battles: Acacia vs. Speakeasy at the Omni William Penn Hotel

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Acacia vs. Speakeasy at the Omni William Penn Hotel

By Celine Roberts

Rob Roy
Frank Cornelissen “Susucaru” Rosato, Terre Siciliane 2016

Frank Cornelissen “Susucaru” Rosato, Terre Siciliane 2016

By CP Staff

$15/glass
Hot Weather, Cold Drinks

Hot Weather, Cold Drinks

By Celine Roberts

We could all use a drink

North Side’s Casellula café is offering monthly cheese classes

By Rebecca Addison

“We want to give people information so they are no longer intimidated by the idea of ordering a cheese plate.”
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Screen
<i>Wind River</i>

Wind River

By Bill O'Driscoll

A terse crime drama set on a Native American reservation
<i>Step</i>

Step

By Al Hoff

An engaging documentary about a Baltimore girls step team, working for both artistic and academic success
<i>In This Corner of the World</i>

In This Corner of the World

By Al Hoff

This Japanese anime set during World War II offers a wistful and affecting depiction of quiet resilience
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Sports
Roller-derby playoffs hit Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center

Roller-derby playoffs hit Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center

By Meg Fair

“Everyone has their reasons for playing and I can’t wait to share that with Pittsburgh.”
Not all of Pittsburgh’s historical sports venues have met the wrecking ball

Not all of Pittsburgh’s historical sports venues have met the wrecking ball

By Mike Wysocki

If you’re looking to see Three Rivers Stadium, Pitt Stadium, Duquesne Gardens or the Civic Arena, they can be seen only in pictures on the internet
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History

This week in Pittsburgh Sports History

By Charlie Deitch

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Blogs
Designer Fashion Show kicks off Style Week Pittsburgh

Designer Fashion Show kicks off Style Week Pittsburgh

By CP Staff

Scenes from Style Week Pittsburgh's Designer Fashion Show at Coterie
At Roboto on Sunday, a F*ck Ted Nugent Extravaganza

At Roboto on Sunday, a F*ck Ted Nugent Extravaganza

By Carley Bonk

“We’ve been called overdramatic and oversensitive for reacting in the way that we have, but that is all expected when you’re speaking out against a person with a following as big as Ted Nugent has."
Why new bike lanes in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood are a big deal

Why new bike lanes in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood are a big deal

By Ryan Deto

The new bike lanes provide necessary accommodation for cyclists in a heavily biked corridor that had little bike infrastructure before.
"Sorry, I was thinking about love": A Night with Rozwell Kid, Chris Farren and Great Grandpa

"Sorry, I was thinking about love": A Night with Rozwell Kid, Chris Farren and Great Grandpa

By Eli Enis

A couple got engaged, a single song was played six times and a singer got sweaty.
Final weekend for "Mr. Burns — a post-electric play"

Final weekend for "Mr. Burns — a post-electric play"

By Bill O'Driscoll

12 Peers Theater production follows "The Simpsons" after civilization
Re-opened Brew House art space gets gallery hours

Re-opened Brew House art space gets gallery hours

By Bill O'Driscoll

Gallery resurfaces with alumni show for former resident artists
Pennsylvania politicians sound off on Trump’s latest Charlottesville comments, others silent

Pennsylvania politicians sound off on Trump’s latest Charlottesville comments, others silent

By Ryan Deto

Sen. Bob Casey and Sen. Pat Toomey were critical of Trump saying neo-Nazis and counter-protesters were equally to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Va.
Very Smart Brothas makes the move to Gizmodo

Very Smart Brothas makes the move to Gizmodo

By Bill O'Driscoll

VSB's Damon Young discusses the blog's big move, and his new book
U.S. Sen. Bob Casey condemns President Trump's comments on Charlottesville violence

U.S. Sen. Bob Casey condemns President Trump's comments on Charlottesville violence

By Rebecca Addison

At a Facebook small business event in Pittsburgh today, U.S. Sen. Bob Casey called President Donald Trump's comments on Charlottesville offensive.
Squonk Opera in China: Week Two

Squonk Opera in China: Week Two

By Squonk Opera

Dispatches from Squonk Opera's second week at Qingdao International Beer Festival
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Charlottesville victim Heather Heyer must be remembered by continuing her fight against hate

By Charlie Deitch

These people were wrong and their ideology is evil. Heather Heyer intended to be there to tell them that.

Critics say budget bill’s environmental provisions would gut the permitting process

By Bill O'Driscoll

“The agency that I left in 2003 bears no resemblance to the agency we have now”

Savage Love

By Dan Savage

I’m having an extremely difficult time getting intimate with my boyfriend of four years.

Lynn Cullen Live - 8/16/17

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