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Cool Picks Monday August 20, 2012

1) The Steel Cactus Mexican Restaurante and Cantina is now open on Walnut Street above the Victoria’s Secret store (talk about a great location). Steel Cactus features authentic Mexican food, several full bars and a nice selection of tequilas. The restaurant to over the second floor space where Cozumel Restaurant was a while back. They’ve completely remoed…

Producer’s Note – The Waning Days of Summer

Thursday August 9, 2012 The Waning Days of Summer As we enter the last few weeks of the summer season, we’ve been working very hard to improve Entertainment Central and make it an even better experience for you.  Lo for new stories on the site soon. I’d like to thank the Entertainment Central team,…

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 Wednesday August 1, 2012

1)  The Head and The Heart hit Mr. Smalls tonight, bringing their blend of acoustic, indie-rock fused with upbeat dance grooves. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale. 2) Do you rock music, AND karae? If so, or if you enjoy watching people perform their rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” head over to the Smiling…

Cool Picks Tuesday, July 31 2012

1. Stage AE is hosting blues rockers George Thorogood and  bert McClinton. Gates open 6:30 p.m. North Shore. 2. The next segment of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust BNY Mellon JazzLive series takes place tonight at the Agnes Katz Plaza. Catch the vocals of Maureen Budway & Friends. 5 p.m. Free. Penn Ave. and 7th Street, Downtown. 3. The Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh continues its…

Cool Picks Monday July 23, 2012

1) Rockers, Counting Crows brings their Outlaw Roadshow tour to town with special guests: We Are Augustines, Kasey Anderson, and Field Report. Stage AE. Gates open 6 p.m. North Shore. 2) Chicago Cubs play the Pirates in the start of a three-game series. PNC Park, 7:05 p.m. 3) “Hop on” Martha, Louise, Greta or Esther. No, these aren’t…

Cool Picks Saturday July 21, 2012

1) Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Week continues with: race qualifying heats with over 150 vintage racers (9 a.m. – 5p.m.); car shows featuring international & British cars (11 a.m. – 4 p.m.). For a $40 charitable donation you can even take a lap around the course as a passenger in a vintage racer through the Sunoco…

Cool Picks Friday July 20, 2012

Summer time is a great time of year: summer breezes, peaches, blueberries, corn, grilling, taking a dip at at your favorite swimming spot and great music. We’re entering into a grand summer harvest season of music. 1) Rhythm rockers Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears are performing an indoor concert at Stage AE. Doors open 7 p.m. 2) The Pittsburgh Blues Festival…

Cool Picks Thursday July 19, 2012

1) The Dave Mason (formerly of the classic rock band Traffic) Trio plays Jergel’s Rhythm Grille. 9 p.m. show. 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. 2) The Wrong Airport brings their human beat bo and electronic beats to Club Cafe. They are joined on the bill by The 9th Ward who play an energetic derived from…

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Cool Picks, Wednesday July 18, 2012

1) CLO’s Fiddler on the Roof is in it’s last week at the Benedum Center. This award-winning musical chronicles the life of a Russian-Jewish family set against the backdrop of a changing world. Enjoy popular “Fiddler” songs: If I Were a Rich Man; Matchmaker, Matchmaker; Sunrise, Sunset. 8 p.m. Downtown. 2) Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix Week continues with it’s…

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