Cool Picks

Cool Picks Friday August 17, 2012

1) Pop rockers Hot Chelle Rae are touring in support of their new album Whatever, and will play a show tonight at Stage AE.  Hot Chelle Rae recently played a concert on the plaza as part of NBC’s Today Show. Opening artists are Neon Hitch and New Hollow. Doors open 7 p.m., North Shore. 2) First Niagara Pavilion hosts…

Cool Picks Thursday August 16, 2012

1) The Pirates are seeking revenge for recent bombardments from the L.A Dodgers. They are squaring up the Pirate ship and preparing to open the gun port doors. Hopefully, the Pirates’ gunpowder will ignite and blast the Dodgers back to the West Coast. The Pirates are then on the road and return home next Friday to battle the “Brew…

Cool Picks Wednesday August 15, 2012

1) Nineties hard rock/metal band, Tesla, are bringing their power chords and soaring vocals to Stage AE. Their best songs include: What You Give, Signs, Hang Tough, Modern Day Cowboy, Love Song. 6:30 p.m. 2) The Pirates meet up again with the L.A. Dodgers at PNC Park. 7:05 p.m. 3) The Steelers are holding an open practice today in preparation for…

Cool Picks Tuesday, August 14

1. Def Leppard‘s “Rock of Ages” tour continues as the internationally famous heavy metal band performs tonight at First Niagara Pavilion. The tour also features American glam metal band Poison, which gained global popularity in the late 80’s with the help of their hit single “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Lead singer Bret Michaels hails from Butler…

Cool Picks Monday August 13, 2012

1) Take your family and friends out for the 2012 Pittsburgh Restaurant Week, which begins today. This is a week-long celebration of Pittsburgh’s vast and icious variety of foods, focusing this year on fine dining, fresh harvests and outdoor seating. Promotional menus differ according to each restaurant some pre-fixed, with others offering a flat discount for for lunch, dinner and in some cases, both. Participating restaurants include Abay…

Cool Picks Sunday August 12, 2012

1) The Old Crow Medicine Show is putting on an outdoor concert at Stage AE. Stop by and enjoy their wall of rollicking bluegrass/roots sound. Special guests are The Lumineers. Doors open 6:30 pm. North Shore. 2)The Allegheny County Summer Concert Series presents Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings. They will bring their soulful music to the Amphitheater at Hartwood Acres. 7:30 p.m.…

Cool Picks Saturday August 11, 2012

1) R.A.N.T. (Rock All Night Tour) is happening in Lawrenceville. Let’s run the numbers: 1st annual, 30 bands (all different musical genres), 10 venues (including Allegheny Cemetery, Hambones, Thunderbird Cafe, Arsenal Lanes, Eclipse Lounge). Noon-2 a.m. Free. 2) African Arts in the Park features live music, a vendor marketplace, demonstrations, poetry workshops and . Presented by Pittsburgh Citiparks and…

Cool Picks Friday August 10, 2012

1) We lost a good man on Monday with the passing of  Marvin Hamlisch. Hamlisch was a singular sensation. He won many awards in several different categories. Grammy, Emmy, Oscar, Tony, Pulitzer were all in his trophy case! We were lucky to have his great personality and magnificent talent here in Pittsburgh as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Pops…

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…

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