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Blue-sky visions vs. blue-collar realities: Cynthia (Tracey Conyer Lee, center) expounds on the situation while Stan (Tony Bingham) and Tracey (Amy Landis) listen in 'Sweat.' Photo: courtesy of Pittsburgh Public Theater.

Mike Love Brings Beach Boys, Christmas Songs, and Hits to Palace; ‘Sweat’ Continues at The Public (Tues., 12/4/18)

Mike Love's Beach Boys, 'Sweat'

The Trans-Siberian Orchestra performing at the Hershey Giant Center in 2004. (photo: Matt, TSO, and Wikipedia)

Dec. 2018 Concert Guide: Tree of Life Concert, Brian Wilson, S.O.S Band, Con Funk Shun, Andrea Bocelli, and Ingrid Michaelson

This month has many musical presents for girls and boys who've been naughty and nice.

Leo Frank, the central figure in ‘Parade,’ had a bright future but met a ghastly end.

Beach Boys Catch Wave to Heinz Hall; Pitt Theatre on ‘Parade’ (Sat., 11/15/17)

The Beach Boys, 'Parade'

November Concert Guide: A Nobel Laureate, Strong Ladies, Struts, and Macklemore

A national holiday usually means less shows scheduled, but not this month—be thankful.

The 1975 in a 2014 concert performance. photo: Begoña, Wikipedia.

October Concert Guide: The 1975, Flo Rida, A Bird, Dinosaurs, and Other Animals

This month, Pittsburgh hosts the best in dance (Flo Rida), rock (The 1975), jazz (Esperanza Spalding), and singer-songwriter (Gordon Lightfoot), plus a string of other promising shows.

The Beach Boys Play the Palace; Doors Open Pittsburgh Gives Pittsburgh a Peek (Sun., 10/2/16)

The Beach Boys, Doors Open Pittsburgh, Steelers vs. Chiefs, RADical Days