Pittsburgh Music

Cool Picks Thursday October 25, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Attention ladies: Rick Springfield, former soap opera hunk (General Hospital) and Grammy Award-winning pop singer, takes the stage at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre. His breakout hit was “Jessie’s Girl” in 1981. Springfield’s other top songs include “Don’t Talk to Strangers” and “I Get Excited.” 8 p.m.  21…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 24, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Dinosaur Jr, an alternative rock band, plays Mr. Smalls Funhouse. Dinosaur Jr. is especially well-know for the talented guitar play of lead guitarist J Mascis. Top songs include “Feel The Pain;” “Over It;” “Said The People.” Special guest is Shearwater. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln…

Cool Picks Tuesday October 23, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society launches their fall season with the award winning Jerusalem Quartet. The Quartet will be playing a program of pieces composed by Mozart, Shostakovich and Borodin. Hear great music in a beautiful setting. Carnegie Music Hall in Oakland. 7:30 p.m., 4400…

Cool Picks Monday October 22, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) “Mystical Halloween Sky” is a current Carnegie Science Center show that explores the myths and superstitions of this ancient astronomical holiday by examining the night sky for favorite ghosts and goblins. Included free with general admission. 2 p.m., North Shore. 2) “To Kill a Mockingbird,” the…

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…

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…

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