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Cool Picks Sunday October 21, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Fiona Apple plays Stage AE tonight. Apple, a singer/songwriter and pianist is touring in support of her 4th studio album with popular single “Every Single Night” from the album “The Idler Wheel is Wiser Than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You…

Cool Picks Saturday October 20, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Popular Pittsburgh rockers, The Clarks, are playing the big stage at the Palace Theatre tonight. Enjoy Greg, Scott, Rob and Dave of “The Clarks” in a classic theatrical atmosphere. Presented by Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Laurel Region. 7 p.m., 21 W. Otterman St.,…

Cool Picks Friday October 19, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Quantum Theatre opens their fall season with Ainadamar, an avant garde play based on dreams of Spanish freedom during the reign of fascist dictator Francisco Franco. The play is written by Osvaldo Golijov and directed by Karla Boos. 8 p.m . East Liberty Presbyterian…

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Maple & Vine: Strange Ride, Smooth Machine

    Is it a must-see? Coming from a free country, let’s just say Maple and Vine at the City Theatre is a you-really-ought-to-see-it. The play is entertainingly weird, not to mention weirdly entertaining. It is a rare idea well done; and it will leave you thinking. Unless you prefer not to think too much.…

Cool Picks Thursday October 18, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) It’s opening night for The Producers, the latest production of Point Park University’s Playhouse. Fraudulent producers attempt to bilk investors out of their money by producing a show that’s sure to fail, only it doesn’t. Comedian Mel Bros co-wrote the story and wrote the music…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 17, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Manhattan Transfer bring their cool jazz to the Palace Theatre tonight. Multi-Grammy award winners, Manhattan Transfer are known for their rich vocal harmonies. 8 p.m., 21 W. Otterman St., Greensburg. 2) Citizens Bank and Pittsburgh International Children’s Theatre present If You Give a Mouse…

Cool Picks Tuesday October 16, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Cultural icons Billie Jean King and Sir Elton John are in town as part of their 20th Annual Mylan World TeamTennis (WTT) Smash Hits charity night of tennis at the Petersen Events Center.  Tennis legends Andre Agassi, Stefanie Graf, Andy Roddick, Martina Navratilova, to name a few, join King and John.  The…

Cool Picks Monday October 15, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Ease back into the work week with a performance by blues rocker Shari Richards, and special guests. 8 p.m. No cover.  Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. 2) Monday can be a good day to get hard work out of the way, or…

Cool Picks Sunday October 14, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Autumnfest continues today at Seven Springs with a fine arts & crafts bazaar, food, activities for adults and children, canopy zip , climbing wall, alpine slide and entertainment including: U.S. Kids, Mercedez, Daugherty & Beck, Gashouse Annie.  11 a.m.-5 p.m., Seven Springs. 2) Fort Ligonier Days commemorate…

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…

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