Rick Handler

mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves

May Theater Guide: Probing the Psyche, Baring the Soul

Theater in Pittsburgh this month features plays that dig deep, and sometimes howl.

Australia in 2012. photo: Flo Rida and Wikipedia.

May Concert Guide: Rapper’s Delight, Blues Guitarists, and The 1975

A happening month of hip-hop, blues, and various varieties of rock ‘n’ roll.

Robby Krieger playing his Gibson SG guitar at a performance in London in 2007. photo: Caroline Bonarde Ucci.

The Doors’ Robby Krieger Rocked the Palace

Many top Doors’ songs were performed at Greensburg’s historic Palace Theatre.

the riverside patio.|The Foundry has a sizable outdoor patio facing the river.|||You don't have to be a cowboy or cowgirl to have fun at Tequila Cowboy. Several folks are enjoying the outdoor patio

North Shore Nightlife Guide

Whether you’re waiting for the show to start or aren’t quite ready to go home after the final score, this North Shore guide will help you to answer, “Where to next?”

January 2013. photo: Kevintporter.||Sarah Silverman performing at Upright Citizens Brigade in Los Angeles

April Nightlife Guide: Three Comedians, Earth Week Celebrations, and Bar Fun

This month finds rough, but funny, comedians visiting the ‘Burgh along with a new beer-centric restaurant and Craft Beer Week.

Alex Pall (l.) and Andrew Taggart (r.) of the The Chainsmokers creating electrifying music.

April Concert Guide: A Door, A Mason, Chainsmokers, and Good Jovi

This month features a few legends, several cutting-edge bands, and some noted local talent.

One of Crust Café's good-looking pizza pies.|Crust Café and Pizzeria is located in Upper St. Clair near its border with Mt. Lebanon.|Boo Sowers (L.) greeting customers and taking their orders.|Owner Jim Hochendoner preparing a small pepperoni and cheese pizza.|The Italian sandwich features savory Italian meats and cheese.|Crust Café and Pizzeria is located in Upper St. Clair near its border with Mt. Lebanon.|Crust Café is a good place to eat pizza and watch sports.

Crust Café and Pizzeria Continues To Rise

Upper St. Clair restaurant is a friendly destination for pizza aficionados.

It's a friendly competition as Lauren Smith clowns around with Bob Portogallo from Peppers N'At in Braddock.

Braddock Carnegie Chili Cook-off Serves Up Good Time

The annual event is a popular fundraiser with proceeds benefiting all the Library’s programs.

Beth Corning steps to her own drummer and Donald Byrd can’t do a thing about it in ‘What’s Missing?’

March Theater Guide: Choices, Choices

There’s mucho variety in March on live theater stages in Pittsburgh.

Kathy Griffin at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival. photo: gdcgraphics and Wikipedia

March Nightlife Guide: St. Patrick’s Day, March Madness, and Top Comedians

2017 starts to perk up a little in March.

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