Mike Vargo

As a conceptual project, artist John Baldessari once burned his early paintings and had the ashes baked into cookies. But then he made artworks like this, now part of the special show at Carnegie Museum of Art. The title: 'Nose & Ears, Etc.: The Gemini Series: Two Profiles, One with Nose and Turban (B&W); One with Ear (Color) and Hat.' Image © John Baldessari and his estate, courtesy Sprüth Magers; photo: Sean Eaton.

‘What Do You See?’: The Fine Collection at CMOA

A new show at Carnegie Museum of Art is an eye-opener and mind-opener

Avery Walz and Alan Obuzor perform in Texture Contemporary Ballet's 'The Nutcracker.' (Photo: Gary Stone)

December 2023 Theater Guide: The Reason for the Season is Love

The holiday season is upon us, gather round with a cup of eggnog and see what Christmas productions pique your interest.

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December 2023 Concert Guide: Mariah Carey, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Travis Scott, Billy Strings, and Tropidelic

Holiday concerts are in full force this month, both from big name national performers and hometown heroes.

The Comedy (and Tragedy) of Fucking Things Up: ‘American Buffalo’ at barebones

A new production of an old Mamet play hits the right notes, from silly to serious.

'Mrs. Doubtfire' is onstage for the PNC Broadway series. Pictured here: (L to R) Axel Bernard Rimmele (Christopher Hillard), Giselle Gutierrez (Lydia Hillard), Rob McClure (Euphegenia Doubtfire), and Kennedy Alexandra Pitney (Natalie Hillard). Photo by Joan Marcus.

November 2023 Theater Guide: Take a Stand for Great Theater This Month

There’s an abundance of interesting character driven dramas this month.

Perfect Storm: Quantum’s ‘The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk’ 

A musical play about Marc and Bella Chagall? Sounds exotic, but it hits home on many fronts at once.

The 1975 playing in the year 2020 in Nottingham, England. (Photo: Jasminewallis24 and Wikipedia)

November 2023 Concert Guide: The 1975, Outlaws, Valerie June, Bret Michaels, Tech N9ne; The Fixx, Ashley McBryde, and Shakey Graves

A quieter, but still high-quality month for concerts.

Katie Mack is bereaved but sure not running on empty; she's got a fast-paced trip to share in '#UglyCry.'

A Strange Near-Death Experience: Katie Mack’s ‘#UglyCry’ at Off the Wall

The new solo show by New Yorker Mack packs a high-tech punch.

Bullet for My Valentine performing at the Full Force 2022 in Ferropolis, Germany. (Photo: S. Bollmann and Wikipedia)

October 2023 Concert Guide: The Eagles, Lana Del Rey, Ann Wilson, Bullet for My Valentine, and Cole Swindell

A smaller, but mighty concert secne this month.

'The Barber of Seville' is one on the most popular operas ever. It's music continues to ripple through popular culture. See it onstage this month at Pittsburgh Opera. (Photo: Jeff Strout for New Orleans Opera)

October 2023 Theater Guide: Seek Your Higher Power

This month there’s a cornucopia of diverse theater offerings.

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