Cool Picks

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 Tuesday October 2, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and BNY Mellon Jazz present “JazzLive.” Featured today is Pittsburgh’s very special jazz artist, “drum ambassador” Roger Humphries, and his band RH Factor. Humphries has played with many jazz greats (the likes of and including Dizzy Gillespie, Stanley Turrentine, Richard “Groove” Holmes, Ray Charles, Lionel Hampton)  and has graced such venues…

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 Friday September 28, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust is holding it’s last Gallery Crawl of the season. Assorted art gallery open houses, entertainment, even a” Project Pop Up: Night Market” where crawlers can enjoy tasty edible art from local restaurants including Meat & Potatoes, Conflict Kitchen, BRGR, Fukuda, Bluebird Kitchen…

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…

Cool Picks Wednesday September 26, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Smiling Moose Bar hosts Daybreaker, a high energy, alt-rock band outta Boston, Mass. Special guests include Candy Hearts, Go Home Rocketmen, The Clementes. 6:30 p.m. All ages. 1306 E. Carson St. (Upstairs). 2) Andys Wine Bar in the Fairmont Hotel is presenting “An Evening…

Cool Picks Monday September 24, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the world is in its last week at the Carnegie Science Center. Explore the sound, science, culture and musical history of the guitar. Over 60 actual guitars, plus interactive displays and performance videos. Free with price of admission. 1o…

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