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Fall Arts Preview 2017
Fall Arts Preview

Fall Arts Preview 2017

Upcoming art, film, stage, dance, music and more

By CP Staff Sep 13, 2017

Latest News

MP3 Monday: Good Sport

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Pittsburgh Steelers win home opener at Heinz Field

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Allegheny County is increasing its bus riders and cyclists, but six area state reps voted to reduce transit and bike funds

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Pittsburgh White Supremacist Hardy Lloyd arrested in connection to incident detailed in Pittsburgh City Paper story

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Oakland Carnegie Museums offer free admission, expand hours

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Fall Arts Preview 2017

Fall Arts Preview 2017

By CP Staff

Upcoming art, film, stage, dance, music and more
Museums and galleries ramp up for fall

Museums and galleries ramp up for fall

By Lissa Brennan

The season brings LaToya Ruby Frazier’s first hometown show; a 40th-anniversary exhibit at the Mattress Factory; and underwear to the Frick
New plays and other Pittsburgh premieres dominate fall stages

New plays and other Pittsburgh premieres dominate fall stages

By Bill O'Driscoll

Highlights include a new Bricolage immersive, Tony-winner The Humans and new work by Tom Stoppard and PigPen Theatre Co.
Fall dance, from ballet and bellydance to Bollywood

Fall dance, from ballet and bellydance to Bollywood

By Steve Sucato

Highlights include an Attack Theatre premiere, Pittsburgh Ballet’s Dracula, and the return of Kyle Abraham
From standup to improv, fall’s got comedy covered

From standup to improv, fall’s got comedy covered

By Bill O'Driscoll

Highlights include Arcade’s big move, D.L. Hughley, and John Cleese
Fall’s literary offerings, from international poets to local zines

Fall’s literary offerings, from international poets to local zines

By Bill O'Driscoll

U.S. Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, novelist Sherman Alexie and the new Lebo Comics Festival are among the highlights
Fall Film Preview

Fall Film Preview

By Al Hoff

This season brings more serious fare at the theaters
As the air chills, the fall concert schedule kicks up the heat

As the air chills, the fall concert schedule kicks up the heat

By Meg Fair

From indie pop and punk to weepy pianos and guitar-shredding, there’s a show for you to catch
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News+Features
No One Left Behind gets combat interpreters out of harm’s way in the Middle East

No One Left Behind gets combat interpreters out of harm’s way in the Middle East

By Rebecca Addison

“I worked with interpreters in Iraq when I was there and have seen the sacrifices they make.”
Sen. Pat Toomey’s reluctance to address his protesters appears to be fueling a progressive wave

Sen. Pat Toomey’s reluctance to address his protesters appears to be fueling a progressive wave

By Ryan Deto

“Even if it seems useless to be having these rallies, there are things going on behind the scenes.”
#ColorPoll2017 examines the way we see color

#ColorPoll2017 examines the way we see color

By Alex Gordon

The process of naming colors inevitably reflects deeper ideas about culture and race
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Music
Jazz Poetry Month comes to Alphabet City on the North Side

Jazz Poetry Month comes to Alphabet City on the North Side

By Mike Shanley

Its goal is making these art forms accessible to the whole community
René Marie performs at New Hazlett Theater on Sept. 16

René Marie performs at New Hazlett Theater on Sept. 16

By Mike Shanley

“I like touching people to the point of moving them to action, or to tears, or to laughter.”
Bat Zuppel’s latest record, <i>Dylar</i>, is high-energy, fuzzed-out garage rock

Bat Zuppel’s latest record, Dylar, is high-energy, fuzzed-out garage rock

By Meg Fair

It’s no surprise that Bat Zuppel is a loud live band
Critics' Pick: Rap Against Fascism at Roboto

Critics' Pick: Rap Against Fascism at Roboto

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Pick: Valerie June at Mr. Smalls

Critics' Pick: Valerie June at Mr. Smalls

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Pick: Sylvan Esso at Stage AE

Critics' Pick: Sylvan Esso at Stage AE

By Hannah Lynn

Critics' Pick: Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at the Rex

Critics' Pick: Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears at the Rex

By Hannah Lynn

New Local Releases: Zeve

New Local Releases: Zeve

By Meg Fair

New Local Releases: CHOIR's <i>YOU DO IT FOR YOURSELF</i>

New Local Releases: CHOIR's YOU DO IT FOR YOURSELF

By Meg Fair

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Arts
Pittsburgh sees an uptick in young artists relocating here

Pittsburgh sees an uptick in young artists relocating here

By Tyler Dague

Affordability and arts funding are among the draws
<i>Homecoming: Artists and Adaptation</i> at the Brew House Association

Homecoming: Artists and Adaptation at the Brew House Association

By Bill O'Driscoll

A group exhibit marks the return of a gallery to the Brew House
<i>Scavengers: New Paintings by Seth Storck</i> at The Gallery 4

Scavengers: New Paintings by Seth Storck at The Gallery 4

By Lissa Brennan

Much of it is seething with an energy that defies containment
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Stage
<i>The Scottsboro Boys</i> at the Playhouse REP

The Scottsboro Boys at the Playhouse REP

By Ted Hoover

It’s a minstrel show dipped in acid and dripping with the blood of innocent men
<i>Trans-Q Live!</i> at The Warhol

Trans-Q Live! at The Warhol

By Steve Sucato

Movement and video by local artists mark this showcase for queer performance
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Short List
Short List: Sept. 14-21

Short List: Sept. 14-21

By CP Staff

The Battle of Homestead takes the stage; The Moth in Pittsburgh; new public art in Homewood; novelist Nicole Krauss
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Food+Drink
Onion Maiden, in Allentown, offers inventive vegan fare

Onion Maiden, in Allentown, offers inventive vegan fare

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth

The eatery makes its mark with inventive cuisine and heavy-metal puns
Tazza D’Oro opens a long-awaited coffee shop in the center of Millvale

Tazza D’Oro opens a long-awaited coffee shop in the center of Millvale

By Ryan Deto

“We are hoping to pull in all cyclists from the nearby trail, too.”
Sweet Green Beans

Sweet Green Beans

By Celine Roberts

I loved their snap and distinct flavor
Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Napa Valley 2015

Chappellet Mountain Cuvée Napa Valley 2015

By CP Staff

$22/glass
<i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> Booze Battles: Yuzu Kitchen Ramen & Robata Grill vs. Evangeline

Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Yuzu Kitchen Ramen & Robata Grill vs. Evangeline

By Celine Roberts

On order: Blackberry Bramble cocktails
Seaside Attraction

Seaside Attraction

By Celine Roberts

or, the Whale and Evangeline cast anchor Downtown
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Screen
Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival

Silk Screen Asian American Film Festival

By Al Hoff

A slate of more than two dozen recent Asian and Middle Eastern films
<i>It</i>

It

By Al Hoff

The creepy-clown film is a mash-up of comedy and horror that isn’t very scary
<i>Sidemen: Long Road to Glory</i>

Sidemen: Long Road to Glory

By Al Hoff

Scott D. Rosenbaum’s new documentary shines the light on some deeply influential blue musicians

Vengeance: A Love Story

By Al Hoff

A small town, a terrible crime, a moody cop: it’s all been done before
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Sports
Many are intimidated by CrossFit, but Pittsburgh’s Arsenal Strength is trying to change that

Many are intimidated by CrossFit, but Pittsburgh’s Arsenal Strength is trying to change that

By Rebecca Addison

“This is six weeks of people not having to think about their health and fitness.”
This week in Pittsburgh Sports History

This week in Pittsburgh Sports History

By Charlie Deitch

A look back at events that you’ve either forgotten about or never heard of in the first place
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers have left a lasting impression on the NFL

The University of Pittsburgh Panthers have left a lasting impression on the NFL

By Mike Wysocki

When it comes to creating great NFL players, the University of Pittsburgh is toward the top of the heap
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Blogs
MP3 Monday: Good Sport

MP3 Monday: Good Sport

By Meg Fair

Pittsburgh Steelers win home opener at Heinz Field

Pittsburgh Steelers win home opener at Heinz Field

By CP Staff

Our top 10 photos from the Steelers' 26-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings
Allegheny County is increasing its bus riders and cyclists, but six area state reps voted to reduce transit and bike funds

Allegheny County is increasing its bus riders and cyclists, but six area state reps voted to reduce transit and bike funds

By Ryan Deto

Pittsburgh is outperforming national trends in public transit and biking, but Republicans from Allegheny County want to cut funding for those things.
Pittsburgh White Supremacist Hardy Lloyd arrested in connection to incident detailed in <i>Pittsburgh City Paper</i> story

Pittsburgh White Supremacist Hardy Lloyd arrested in connection to incident detailed in Pittsburgh City Paper story

By Ryan Deto

Lloyd has a history of violence and hateful activities in the Pittsburgh area, but his latest white supremacist activities led to his arrest.
Oakland Carnegie Museums offer free admission, expand hours

Oakland Carnegie Museums offer free admission, expand hours

By Amanda Reed

Free admission continues on third Sundays through November
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Savage Love

By Dan Savage

“Men, by contrast, are more likely to measure satisfaction by their own orgasm.”
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