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Cool Picks Saturday October 13, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Fort Ligonier Days commemorates the battle of Fort Ligonier, fought in 1758 as part of the “French and Indian War.” The three day festival (running through tomorrow) features a plethora of history, food, crafts and entertainment. At the Fort itself you’ll find reenactors…

Cool Picks Friday October 12, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Joe Negri, who played “Handyman Negri” on “Mr. Rogers Neighborhood” TV show,  is a fantastic jazz guitar player, known as one of the finest guitarists in the nation, is performing with friends Tony DePis (bass), Thomas Wendt (drums) and Maureen Budway (vocalist) at the first cafe-style…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 10, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Craig Ferguson, host of CBS TV’s Emmy-nominated “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” is following up a 2010 sold- out performance at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre with another appearance tonight.  The comedian, author and actor takes the stage at 8 p.m. No word on whether…

Cool Picks Tuesday October 9, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Neil Young and Crazy Horse ; and Los Lobos are rolling into the University of Pittsburgh’s Petersen Events Center on “Alchemy 2012 Tour.” Young is touring in support of his new  Americana (released earlier this year) and Psycheic Pill  (soon to be released) albums and an autobiography “Waging Heavy…

Cool Picks Thursday October 4, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, as part of Allegheny County “RADical Days” is offering free admission for an artist talk and tour with Charlee Brodsky, the 2012 Associated Artists “Artist of the Year.” 6 p.m., 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside. 2) Sonny Landreth, a Louisiana blues musician, brings…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 3, 2012

Cool Picks bring you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild: MCG Jazz and Youth Arts Fair. A cornucopia of fun events is taking place at the Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild as part of RADical Days. There are hands-on projects and studio demonstrations, including a photo booth,T-shirt silk screening, pottery wheel demonstrations; “JazzMagic” with…

Cool Picks Monday October 1, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) See what life was like and what our men and women had to endure as members of the U.S. Armed Services, with free admission to Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum as part of RADical Days. View displays, artifacts, uniforms and personal…

Cool Picks Sunday September 30, 2012

1) This weekend the Germans and the Italians are having some fun with “Oktoberfest” and “Little Italy Days,” both ongoing today. Carry the party ahead and explore Irish Culture with Celtic Thunder VOYAGE, a production that takes the audience on a musical journey through both traditional and contemporary Celtic/ Irish songs and ballads. 8 p.m., Benedum Center. Penn Ave.…

Cool Picks Saturday September 29, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) “Little Italy Days” continues today with Italian food, entertainment and bocce ball. Remember: Eating + Italian Food equals “Eataly.” Today’s entertainment headr, Magic Moments, is one of Pittsburgh’s top oldies bands, with Randy Galioto as Elvis (6-10 p.m.).  “Little Italy Days,” Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 11 a.m.-10p.m. Free…

Cool Picks Thursday September 27, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) There’s a great sister act happening at Jergel’s Rhythm Grille tonight, The Joseph Sisters. Marybeth, Jamie and Shalya create a fresh, full country soul sound with great harmonies and a lively beat.  8 p.m. No cover. 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. 2) RADical Days…

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