Pittsburgh Music

Cool Picks Tuesday September 25, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh born Kevin Howard, talented  jazz keyboardist, is the featured performer at the Cultural Trust  BNY Mellon JazzLive. Catch him today at Theater Square’s Backstage Bar. 5-7 p.m. No cover. 655 Penn Ave., Downtown Cultural District. 2) Vallozzi’s Pittsburgh has opened in the past several months…

Cool Picks Monday September 24, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Guitar: The Instrument That Rocked the world is in its last week at the Carnegie Science Center. Explore the sound, science, culture and musical history of the guitar. Over 60 actual guitars, plus interactive displays and performance videos. Free with price of admission. 1o…

Cool Picks Sunday September 23, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh Lebanese Festival presented by Our Lady of Victory Maronite Church is in it’s last day. Stop by and enjoy icious food and fun from our Lebanese friends.  Favorite dishes include: lamb kabob, Lebanese chicken, kibbee, falafel, spinach and feta pies, tabouli and hummus. Remember…

“Jersey Boys” Makes State Proud

“Jersey Boys”, the Tony and Grammy Award-winning Best Musical, about four blue-collar Newark, New Jersey boys who hit the big time in 1964: Frankie Valli, Tommy DeVito, Bob Gaudio and Nick Massi. “Jersey Boys” has been playing to packed houses around the world since it debuted on Broadway in November, 2005. It is presented by the Pittsburgh…

Cool Picks Friday September 21, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The nightlife scene in Downtown Pittsburgh has been on the rise for awhile now. I experienced a vibrant part of it Wednesday night. After attending an event in an upstairs ballroom at the Fairmont Hotel,  I headed downstairs, where the evening’s jazz  was just underway at Andys…

Cool Picks Thursday September 20, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Alternative Rockers 3 Doors Down play an indoor show at Stage AE. 3 Doors Down is known for hits “Kryptonite” and “Let Me be Myself.” There will be a special introduction of the band by actor/musician/producer Mark Wahlberg. Wahlberg, was the lead actor…

Cool Picks Wednesday September 19, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The Pirates take on the Milwaukee Brew Crew at PNC Park. 7:05 p.m. North Shore. 2) The Dropkick Murphys play a “kick ass” concert incorporating elements of punk, rock, folk, soul, Irish. Opening acts are Turbo AC’s, Elle King. The doors to this rollicking, good-time…

Cool Picks Tuesday September 18, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) A little way down the Monongahela river in Morgantown, West Virginia is one of three locations (other locations are Davis, WV and Deep Creek, MD) of  Mountain State Brewing Company Restaurant and Bar. Mountain State Brewing beers are made with waters from a stream at one of the…

Cool Picks Monday September 17, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Hip-hop artist GZA performs tonight at Altar Bar. Also on the bill are Sweet Valley, Killer Mike, Bear Hands. 7:30 p.m. 1620 Penn Ave., Strip District. 2) The Smiling Moose  hosts raunchy and humorous comedian Neil Hamburger, whose video performances include That’s Not Gold,…

Cool Picks Sunday September 16, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Macy’s is presenting Elephant Day at the Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium.  Celebrate the zoo’s elephant herd’s birthdays. Festivities include: Face painting, crafts, animal presentations. You can also join in and sing “Happy Birthday,” eat birthday cake, dance, play games and possibly win…

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