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Cool things to do in the Pittsburgh region

Cool Picks Thursday August 9, 2012

1) The Pittsburgh Steelers take on cross-state rivals, the Philaphia Eagles tonight. The smell of football is in the air, even if it’s only pre-season. Area sports bar deep fryers are heating up in anticipation of all the chicken wings they will crisp and brown later on tonight. At one point during World War II, the Steelers…

Cool Picks Wednesday August 8, 2012

1) Prolific singer-songwriter Jackson Browne is in concert tonight at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre. Browne was very popular in the 70’s and 80’s with hits like: Doctor My Eyes, The Pretender, The Loadout, Stay, Lawyers in Love. He sings with a rich, melodic voice and is very passionate about good causes. Browne is donating $1 from…

Cool Picks Tuesday August 7, 2012

1) 311, an Omaha, Nebraska rock band (I wonder if they know Omaha investor Warren Buffett?) & Slightly Stoopid are in concert tonight at Stage AE for their Unity Tour 2012. Special guests are SOJA and the Aggrolites.  Gates open 6 p.m., North Shore. 2) Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s BNY Mellon JazzLive is showcasing Brett Williams, a highly accomplished…

Cool Picks Monday August 6, 2012

1)  For classical music rs who enjoy it with a modern touch, Heinz Hall is hosting internationally acclaimed operatic pop group Il Divo. The talented 4-man group consists of a French pop singer, a Spanish baritone, a Swiss tenor, and an American tenor. Fittingly, they have produced songs in French, Spanish, Italian and English.  Il Divo…

Cool Picks Sunday August 5, 2012

1) Flood City Music Festival continues today with many fantastic bands and performers including: The Harlan Twins, 1 p.m.; Sonny Landreth, 5:30 p.m.; Yellow Dubmarine, 6 p.m.; Mon River Ramblers, 7 p.m.; McCoury Band, 8 p.m. Gates open noon. Peoples Natural Gas Park,  Johnstown. 2) CITIPARKS Bach, Beethoven and Brunch’s classical music series presents Cincopation…

Cool Picks Saturday August 4, 2012

1) Wiz and Mac, two hometown guys who’ve done good, are back in the ‘burg (Burgettstown) for a joint rap fest.  Wiz Khalifa & Mac Miller, both Pittsburgh Taylor Allderdice High grads, are bringing their “Under the Influence of Music Tour” to First Niagara Pavilion. Special guests include: Kendrick Lamar, Chiddy Bang, School Boy Q., Chevy Woods. Miller’s recording, “Blue Slide…

Cool Picks Friday August 3, 2012

1) The Steelers continue their training camp tradition of holding a night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. It’s a fest between the Steelers and their fans in this intimate stadium setting. A great chance to see your favorite Steeler up close and personal; so close that you can see individual strands of Troy Polamalu’s hair.…

Cool Picks Thursday August 2, 2012

1) Classic rock mainstays, Chicago and the Doobie Brothers, who both racked up numerous hits during the 70’s, are joining forces tonight at First Niagara Pavilion. Chicago’s brassy horn section gives extra depth to hits like 25 or 6 to 4; Saturday in the Park; Just You and Me; Beginnings; If You Leave Me Now.…

Cool Picks Wednesday August 1, 2012

1)  The Head and The Heart hit Mr. Smalls tonight, bringing their blend of acoustic, indie-rock fused with upbeat dance grooves. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale. 2) Do you rock music, AND karae? If so, or if you enjoy watching people perform their rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” head over to the Smiling…

Cool Picks Tuesday, July 31 2012

1. Stage AE is hosting blues rockers George Thorogood and  bert McClinton. Gates open 6:30 p.m. North Shore. 2. The next segment of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust BNY Mellon JazzLive series takes place tonight at the Agnes Katz Plaza. Catch the vocals of Maureen Budway & Friends. 5 p.m. Free. Penn Ave. and 7th Street, Downtown. 3. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh continues its…

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