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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 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 Tuesday September 25, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh born Kevin Howard, talented  jazz keyboardist, is the featured performer at the Cultural Trust  BNY Mellon JazzLive. Catch him today at Theater Square’s Backstage Bar. 5-7 p.m. No cover. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown Cultural District. 2) Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh has opened in the past several months…

Cool Picks Sunday September 23, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival presented by Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church is in it’s last day. Stop by and enjoy icious food and fun from our Lebanese friends.  Favorite dishes include: lamb kabob, Lebanese chicken, kibbee, falafel, spinach and feta pies, tabouli and hummus. Remember…

Cool Picks Saturday September 22, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pitt Panthers football team is coming off a big upset win last week against highly ranked Virgina Tech. Today they will face the Runnin’ Bulldogs of Gardner-Webb University.  Kickoff 3:30 p.m., Heinz Field. 2) Penn Brewery has begun their Oktoberfest celebration at…

Cool Picks Tuesday September 18, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) A little way down the Monongahela river in Morgantown, West Virginia is one of three locations (other locations are Davis, WV and Deep Creek, MD) of  Mountain State Brewing Company Restaurant and Bar. Mountain State Brewing beers are made with waters from a stream at one of the…

Cool Picks Saturday September 15, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Singer/songwriter/storyteller Steve Earle brings his large song catalog to Carnegie Lecture Hall tonight. Best known for his hit song,” Copperhead Road,” his songs weave together a rich tapestry of music and American life. Opening is Charlie Mars. 7:30 p.m. Oakland. 2) Granite Falls, North Carolina native…

Cool Picks Sunday September 9, 2012

1) A Fair In The Park concludes today with a nice collection of crafts, arts, music, and food. Entertainment Highlights include continuing performances of Squonk Opera with their “Go Roadshow” production (noon, 2 & 4 p.m.) and strolling banjo performances by MeanMary  9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mellon Park, Shadyside. Free. 2) Also ending today is the Pittsburgh Irish Festival at…

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