Shari Richards: Winter Blues Buster; “Still Alice” Still Screening (CPs Wed., 2/25/15)

1) Do you have a case of the winter blues? Local music staple Shari Richards is singing them away at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. Richards was once cast as the Acid Queen in Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s rock opera Tommy, and she has also collaborated with the likes of local favorites Norm Nardini and Billy Price. Tonight she performs with her trusty guitar to show us all that anything the boys can do, she can do better—and in heels. No cover. 8 p.m. 285 Northgate Dr., Warrendale.

2) Still Alice — The second of the three Julianne Moore films out this month, and the movie which brought her an Oscar nom this year. Richard Glatzer and Wash Westmoreland co-direct this drama about a brilliant linguistics professor who suddenly begins to forget her words and is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. The film chronicles her battle not to be seen only as her illness. With Alec Baldwin and Kristen Stewart. Check Fandango for times at your local movie house.

3) After last summer’s Jason Aldean and Toby Keith concerts, our “Southern” (PA) town of Pittsburgh is in the midst of a slack country music period. What’s a country fan to do? Don’t be a “hayseed.” Get on over to Peter’s Pub for country music night with DJ JB. Check out their great specials: $5.50 fish bowls, $7.50 Smirnoff fish bowls, $2 Yuengling bottles (10 p.m. – midnight), and $5.50 Bud Lt. pitchers (7 p.m. to close). If you want to add some protein to the picture, try the $5 sandwiches ( 5 – 10 p.m.). Plus, unlike the summer country concerts, they’ll clean up and bag your trash. Don’t forget to tip! 116 Oakland Ave., Oakland.

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