Vol. 25, No. 50
Are new plans for the Lower Hill for building, or for show?
BIG Architects might be a bad lover, but it’s an awesome prom date.
By Charles Rosenblum
Pittsburgh’s proposed marijuana decriminalization would free up law-enforcement resources
“It will really help a lot of young men and women’s lives from being destroyed.”
By Rebecca Nuttall
Pittsburgh is poised for growth for the first time in 60 years. Will the city’s African-American community grow with it?
“Unfortunately in Pittsburgh, we have a tale of two cities.”
By Ryan Deto
The Living Waters of Larimer turn a neighborhood nuisance into a precious resource
“These endeavors would be visible public displays of water’s flexibility and would fuel the local ecosystem.”
By Abby Mendelson
Doing eggnog one better
The Tom & Jerry is a cocktail that “tastes like Christmas”
By Drew Cranisky
Chaz & Odette
Two culinary veterans bring their personalities and lively menu to this Bloomfield restaurant
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Troy Hill’s newest eatery Scratch Food & Beverage aims to keep the neighborhood feel
The menu is big on contemporized comfort food like burgers and sandwiches
By Bill O'Driscoll
Saxophonist Billy Harper brings the healing power of music to the New Hazlett Theater
“But even if you play a certain sound, a certain pitch, that pitch can heal.”
By Mike Shanley
Despite some setbacks, Four Chord Music Festival returns for a second year
This year’s bill presents a more eclectic picture of that scene
By Zach Brendza
The Beagle Brothers celebrate a decade of classic country music
“Our ticket to success is our foundation of friendship.”
By Margaret Welsh
New Releases
Reviews of records by Them Labs and Jeff Burgess
By Troy Michael and Margaret Welsh
Annual Point Park Connections show features work by alums and others with ties to the school
Choreographers include Daniel Karasik, Shana Simmons and Jill Randolph Lazzini
By Steve Sucato
Our Lady of 121st Street at the Conservatory Theatre Company
A city neighborhood is the setting for memorable characters in Stephen Adly Guirgis’ engaging play
By Stuart Sheppard
Scared of Sarah at Off the Wall
It’s the performances that’ll knock your socks off.
By Ted Hoover
Oliver Twist at PICT Classic
Few holds are barred in Dickens’ portrayal of the vicious cycle of poverty and cruelty.
By Michelle Pilecki
A one-man show tells the story of the first black Briton to vote — in 1774
Paterson Joseph’s Sancho: An Act of Remembrance makes its inaugural U.S. tour
Mediterranea
Jonas Carpignano docudrama delivers an intimate portrait of the ongoing immigrant crisis in Europe
By Al Hoff
The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution
Stanley Nelson Jr.’s documentary looks at the influential 1960s black-rights organization
Krampus
This alternate Christmas tale is more cheesy than frightening
By Lisa Cunningham
Wysocki on Pittsburgh’s five greatest boxers
“Moorer had numerous encounters outside the ring, including a fight at an Elks club.”
By Mike Wysocki
Savage Love
“Lots of people who didn’t get paid for sex wind up having post-fuck regrets.”
By Dan Savage
Stuff We Like
By CP Staff
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Audio & Video Archive
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CP Weekend Podcast - Dec. 11-13, 2015
By Celine Roberts, Aaron Warnick and Ashley Murray
Pittsburgh celebrates Hanukkah
Annual Menorah Parade marks beginning of Hanukkah in Pittsburgh.
Short List: December 9 - 15
Anthony Williams’ “dansical” Loving Black; Pittsburgh has A John Waters Christmas; the return of Alaska Thunderfuck; and the Trailer Park Boys hunt down Santa
By Mars Johnson
Both the Evergreen Cafe owner and his adversaries are calling authorities over the new loading zone
By Matt Petras
Confessions of a non-monogamous, compulsively caregiving eldest daughter
By Jessie Sage
Ed Piskor exhibition postponed over sexual misconduct allegations
Is Pittsburgh headed for a Catholic renaissance?
By Colin Williams