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Cool Picks

Today's Cool Picks:

Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, and Laurel Mountain Ski Resorts Ready for Schussing and Snowplowing (Thurs., 1/20/22)
Laurel Highland Ski Resorts  

Tomorrow's Cool Picks:

Shen Yun Brings Chinese Culture to Benedum Center (Fri., 1/21/22)

Upcoming:

‘The Rose Elf’ Opens at Pittsburgh Opera; City Theatre & SITI Preview ‘The Medium’ (Sat., 1/22/22)

Latest Stories

‘Oklahoma!’ Gets a New Kind of Exclamation Mark

Updated and retuned for modern times, a groundbreaking musical rumbles into Pittsburgh  
December 2021 Concert Guide: Genesis, REO, Bocelli, TSO, Lotus, Andress, and Beabadoobee
December Theater Guide: Full Slate Returns
Quantum’s ‘Chimerica’ Hits Us Where We Live
A Moving Picture: Kinetic Theatre’s ‘Oscar & Walt’ 

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Delicioso

Bubba's Basic Burgher (double) with homemade potato chips.

Galley Bakery Square: An Exciting New Dining Attraction for the Shopping District

The new food hall features up-and-coming and established local restaurateurs.  

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Sweet Sweet Music

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing at the Hershey Giant Center in 2004. (photo: Matt, TSO, and Wikipedia)

December 2021 Concert Guide: Genesis, REO, Bocelli, TSO, Lotus, Andress, and Beabadoobee

Several top acts and plenty of holiday and hometown favorites this month in the 'Burgh.  

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Center Stage

You can't just let the good times roll. You gotta MAKE them roll. (photo: Matthew Murphy and Evan Zimmerman for MurphyMade)

‘Oklahoma!’ Gets a New Kind of Exclamation Mark

Updated and retuned for modern times, a groundbreaking musical rumbles into Pittsburgh  

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Nightlife

There will be many beers, and spirits, to sample at Pour at the Park in North Park. (photo: Gina Vensel)

Pour at the Park Fundraiser for Allegheny County Parks at North Park

This grand tasting at North Park is for the benefit of Allegheny County Parks.  

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Artistry

Looking at you, kid: Jean-Michel Basquiat, in a portrait by Andy Warhol, circa 1982. (Image © The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts)

Prince of Pop Meets Street-Art Phenom: ‘Warhol and Basquiat’ at The Warhol

Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol, born more than a generation apart, generated some fascinating art together.  

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Cinema

Aretha Franklin (Jennifer Hudson) in concert.

‘Respect’ is an Emotional Journey of Aretha Franklin’s Rise to Success

The film follows Aretha Franklin from early in her career and overcoming obstacles to achieve major success.  

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Story Mosaic

Beautiful yellow-orange fungi growing on a downed tree trunk.

Hiking the Northernmost Part of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail

On this trip Rick Handler hikes on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail and makes a side trip to Johnstown.  

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Gallery

The downstream view of Laurel Hill Creek from the bridge.

Laurel Hill State Park: Old Growth Hemlocks and Mountain Streams Highlight Hike

Laurel Hill offers a variety of hikes and other recreational activities.  

Gallery