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Vol. 28, No. 48

November 28, 2018 - Pittsburgh City Paper

Volume 28 Issue 48

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News

White nationalism stickers posted outside Belvederes in Lawrenceville

For the second time this month, alt-right Patriot Front vandalized Pittsburgh public property, possibly targeting an all-inclusive night club.

By Ryan Deto
Nov 30, 2018
News

Faith, labor, and pro-immigrant groups call for removal of Colcom Foundation's name from holiday market

The coalition condemns the anti-immigrant donations of Colcom and wants local groups to reject its funding.

By Ryan Deto
Dec 5, 2018
News

Swastikas and anti-Semitic vandalism found in book in CMU library

Carnegie Mellon University officials condemn the anti-Semitic vandalism and are investigating the incident.

By Ryan Deto
Dec 4, 2018

Restaurant Reviews

Superior Motors has ice cream for dinner with six-course spread

Gourmet flair added to a childhood favorite.

By Maggie Weaver
Dec 3, 2018
Drink

This holiday season, give the gift of a talking wine bottle that delivers lectures on Australian history.

Visually, the video resembles one of those talking paintings from Harry Potter, the torso relatively stiff as the head bobs and turns expressively.

By Alex Gordon
Dec 4, 2018
Food

Abjuration Brewing celebrates its first birthday with a milkshake IPA, food trucks, and movie screenings

“We’ve put Boo Berry in beer. We’ve put Fruity Pebbles in beer. We keep it unique.”

By Alexander Popichak
Nov 30, 2018
Food

Burk's Barbeque brings smoked ribs, chicken, pork, and brisket to Oakmont, with a grand opening Dec. 1

“You know the product is good before there’s a customer sitting at a table, waiting for food.”

By Maggie Weaver
Nov 30, 2018

Features

Abstract photography exhibits open at Silver Eye Dec. 6

The In-Between by Trisha Holt and Door Into the Dark by Lauren Semivan explore abstract photography in contrasting ways.

By Hannah Lynn
Dec 4, 2018
Features

After $205 million and three years of construction, Carnegie Mellon University's David A. Tepper Quad is complete

It's a praiseworthy achievement across many of its stated goals, but it also falls terribly short in some crucial areas of architecture.

By Charles Rosenblum
Dec 4, 2018
Features

The Warhol brings Shade Compositions multimedia performance to Pittsburgh

“Through repetition and through technology, I’m taking the Black vernacular and turning it into contemporary music."

By Amanda Waltz
Dec 5, 2018
Music

Nevada Color releases Rosewater EP

It's been four years since the band last released new music.

By Jordan Snowden
Nov 30, 2018
Dance

Point Park’s Conservatory Dance Company to christen new PNC Theatre with star-studded production

With such a lineup of choreographers and works, the production has the potential to be one of the year’s best.

By Steve Sucato
Dec 4, 2018
Holiday Film Advent Calendar

Holiday Movie Advent Day 1: Mingle All the Way

They have the same amount of chemistry as two napkins.

By Hannah Lynn
Dec 1, 2018
Holiday Film Advent Calendar

Holiday Movie Advent Day 2: A Shoe Addict's Christmas

I did not expect a movie called A Shoe Addict’s Christmas to be so little about shoes and so much about Christianity and time travel.

By Hannah Lynn
Dec 2, 2018
Holiday Film Advent Calendar

Holiday Movie Advent Day 3: Albert

Albert believes he is the greatest tree alive!

By Jordan Snowden
Dec 3, 2018
Holiday Film Advent Calendar

Holiday Movie Advent Day 4: The Ultimate Christmas Present

Two kids wreak havoc on Christmas by making it snow in Los Angeles.

By Maggie Weaver
Dec 4, 2018
Holiday Film Advent Calendar

Holiday Movie Advent Day 5: Jingle Belle

The all-black cast is a refreshing change from the Candace Cameron-Bures and Lacey Chaberts that typically fill holiday TV movie screens.

By Lisa Cunningham
Dec 5, 2018

Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live - 11/28/18

Audio & Video Archive

By Lynn Cullen
Nov 28, 2018
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Lynn Cullen Live - 11/29/18

Audio & Video Archive

By Lynn Cullen
Nov 29, 2018
Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live - 12/3/18

Audio & Video Archive

By Lynn Cullen
Dec 3, 2018
Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live - 12/4/18

Audio & Video Archive

By Lynn Cullen
Dec 4, 2018

Health Issue

Tips for mental self-care on a budget

Not everyone can afford a personal psychiatrist or a spa day.

By Amanda Waltz
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Levity Day Spa: Float Tank Review

I wasn’t blown out of the water

By Jordan Snowden
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Cupping therapy pulls tension up, like the opposite of massage, but in a soothing way

I immediately felt looser, as if the cups had lifted all of my muscle tension away, like my body was detoxed. Placebo or not, I’m a cupping believer.

By Maggie Weaver
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Caving to the pressure of the Himalayan salt trend

Release your negative ions with salt therapy

By Lisa Cunningham
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Breaking SAD

The Health Issue

By Lisa Cunningham
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

How to combat seasonal affective disorder

“We can’t count on motivation to push us through; you have to do the action first.”

By Ryan Deto
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Healing Roots Massage Review: Yoga Nidra

“My mind wanders too much, and with her voice guiding me, I was able to focus.”

By Jordan Snowden
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Orangetheory understandably has an almost cult following

But its workout style won’t fit every regimen

By Maggie Weaver
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Social media probably makes you feel bad — here’s how to limit usage

From turning the screen to grayscale to throwing your phone in the ocean, there are plenty of tools.

By Hannah Lynn
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Q&A with a professional exerciser

"I am nothing other than a member of a gym, the only difference is I’m in the front leading the class."

By Alex Gordon
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Does CBD oil work?

We tried it for a week to find out

By Hannah Lynn
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

After a sauna, I couldn’t give two shvitz

It’s a unique experience to be half-naked at 3 p.m. in front of a florists’ loading dock.

By Josh Oswald
Nov 28, 2018
Health Issue

Paint a happier you with art therapy

Art therapy offers another way to treat mental health and disorders.

By Amanda Waltz
Nov 28, 2018