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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 Monday October 15, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Ease back into the work week with a performance by blues rocker Shari Richards, and special guests. 8 p.m. No cover.  Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, 103 Slade Lane, Warrendale. 2) Monday can be a good day to get hard work out of the way, or…

Cool Picks Wednesday October 10, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Craig Ferguson, host of CBS TV’s Emmy-nominated “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” is following up a 2010 sold- out performance at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre with another appearance tonight.  The comedian, author and actor takes the stage at 8 p.m. No word on whether…

Cool Picks Thursday October 4, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, as part of Allegheny County “RADical Days” is offering free admission for an artist talk and tour with Charlee Brodsky, the 2012 Associated Artists “Artist of the Year.” 6 p.m., 6300 Fifth Ave., Shadyside. 2) Sonny Landreth, a Louisiana blues musician, brings…

Cool Picks Sunday September 30, 2012

1) This weekend the Germans and the Italians are having some fun with “Oktoberfest” and “Little Italy Days,” both ongoing today. Carry the party ahead and explore Irish Culture with Celtic Thunder VOYAGE, a production that takes the audience on a musical journey through both traditional and contemporary Celtic/ Irish songs and ballads. 8 p.m., Benedum Center. Penn Ave.…

Cool Picks Wednesday September 26, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Smiling Moose Bar hosts Daybreaker, a high energy, alt-rock band outta Boston, Mass. Special guests include Candy Hearts, Go Home Rocketmen, The Clementes. 6:30 p.m. All ages. 1306 E. Carson St. (Upstairs). 2) Andys Wine Bar in the Fairmont Hotel is presenting “An Evening…

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…

Cool Picks Saturday September 15, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) Singer/songwriter/storyteller Steve Earle brings his large song catalog to Carnegie Lecture Hall tonight. Best known for his hit song,” Copperhead Road,” his songs weave together a rich tapestry of music and American life. Opening is Charlie Mars. 7:30 p.m. Oakland. 2) Granite Falls, North Carolina native…

Cool Picks Wednesday September 12, 2012

Cool Picks brings you the best in Pittsburgh entertainment every day! 1) The CMA Songwriters Series is in town featuring “Country” music artists, Rodney Atkins & Luke Laird, hosted by Bob DiPiero. The evening’s activities will feature storytelling and performances. 8 p.m. Hard Rock Cafe, Station Square. 2) Jersey Boys continues its run at the…

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