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London. photo: Drew de F Fawkes and Wikipedia.

January Concert Guide: Lean and Mean

This month sees the Pittsburgh scene stressing quality over quantity, a strong start to 2017.

Norman Nardini singing and playing a scorching guitar run while the rest of the band provides ample rock support.|8th Street Rox started the night off strong.|Fun mural at Moondog's of dogs playing their favorite musical instruments.|Bill Toms plays some killer lead guitar riffs (c.) while Hard Rain and the Soulville Horns jam on.|View from the side of the stage of people dancing to Bill Toms and Hard Rain.

Moondog’s Holiday Rock Party

The weather was cold, but the music was hot.

ready to rock your world.|Grilled chicken lunchtime entree.|Sandwich of the Day

Block 292: A Fresh, Local Cafe and Market in Mt. Lebanon

On-premises butchering, seasonal ingredients, and culinary talent add up to a remarkable new place on Beverly Road.

MI. photo: jvh33 and Wikipedia.

December Concert Guide: Local, National Acts Join the Holiday Fun

The concert scene slows but not without some seasonal acts and some very special holiday shows.

Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi have fun jamming together at an outdoor concert in 2014. photo: Michael F. O'Brien and Wikipedia.

November Concert Guide: Trucks, Outlaws, A Wolf, and Mr. Las Vegas

Not a lot of big shows for November, but a solid month nonetheless.

an innovative jazz group

Rock the Block Squirrel Hill

It was a beautiful night for a street fair on Murray Avenue.

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Max’s Allegheny Tavern, A Wunderbar Dining Experience

Max’s features an extensive menu of German and American favorites and some very interesting beer offerings.

So simple and yet so puzzling: Jason Shavers (center) says it all with a look while Mary Elizabeth Drake and Jamen Nanthakumar expound in "The Fantasticks."

‘The Fantasticks’ is a Marvelous Musical Comedy

Two young rs and their meddling fathers, what could go wrong?

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October Concert Guide: The 1975, Flo Rida, A Bird, Dinosaurs, and Other Animals

This month, Pittsburgh hosts the best in dance (Flo Rida), rock (The 1975), jazz (Esperanza Spalding), and singer-songwriter (Gordon Lightfoot), plus a string of other promising shows.

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Longtime Family-Owned Pizza Parlors: Oakland’s Hidden Gems

Oakland offers academics, art, and history, so it’s no wonder its pizza shops sometimes get eclipsed despite operating for years. We at Entertainment Central sought to highlight them.

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