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Cool Picks Friday August 10, 2012

1) We lost a good man on Monday with the passing of  Marvin Hamlisch. Hamlisch was a singular sensation. He won many awards in several different categories. Grammy, Emmy, Oscar, Tony, Pulitzer were all in his trophy case! We were lucky to have his great personality and magnificent talent here in Pittsburgh as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Pops…

Cool Picks Friday August 3, 2012

1) The Steelers continue their training camp tradition of holding a night practice at Latrobe Memorial Stadium. It’s a fest between the Steelers and their fans in this intimate stadium setting. A great chance to see your favorite Steeler up close and personal; so close that you can see individual strands of Troy Polamalu’s hair.…

Cool Picks Wednesday August 1, 2012

1)  The Head and The Heart hit Mr. Smalls tonight, bringing their blend of acoustic, indie-rock fused with upbeat dance grooves. 8 p.m. 400 Lincoln Avenue, Millvale. 2) Do you rock music, AND karae? If so, or if you enjoy watching people perform their rendition of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” head over to the Smiling…

Cool Picks Sunday July 29, 2012

1) Filter, Menew, Sick Sense, Through These Walls, Patron Saint, and The Show are taking the Altar Bar stage by storm starting at 6:30 p.m. tonight in an all ages show. The headlining band, Filter, is a an alternative metal band from our neighbor to the north, Cleveland. Richard Patrick, Filter’s lead singer, sings of life’s…

Cool Picks Thursday July 26, 2012

1) The sisters from Seattle and their band, Heart, are in concert at Stage AE. Heart first rose to fame in the 1970’s with hits: Crazy on You, Magic Man, Barracuda, Heartless, Dog and Butterfly. Top ten albums on the Billboard Magazine’s album charts in the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s and 2010 provide testimony to the bands enduring rock legacy. Gates…

Cool Picks Tuesday July 24, 2012

1) The Pittsburgh Cutltural Trust ‘s BNY Mellon Jazzlive concert series continues with Jevon Rushton and his band.  Rushton is a former CAPA performing arts high school student who prospered under the tutelage of legendary Pittsburgh drummer/percussionist, Roger Humphries. Jevon Rushton’s band features himself on drums and percussion, leading a talented group of fine jazz players. Enjoy…

Cool Picks Sunday July 22, 2012

1) The hot again Pittsburgh Pirates  are raising the “Jolly Roger” and will attempt to ho the Miami Marlins at PNC Park in a 1:35 p.m. game. 2) At the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix today: Parades and Opening Ceremony, 11:00-11:50 p.m.; Vintage Races, noon-5 p.m.; International Car Show, 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Free. 3) Catch a good…

Cool Picks Thursday July 5, 2012

1) Veteran actress Sally Struthers (of “All in the Family” TV show fame) is not the only star at the CLO this week. Johanna Loughran is lighting up the Benedum stage as “Little Orphan Annie” in the CLO’s production of Annie. Loughran, 12-years-old, attends St. Bede Elementary School in Point Breeze and also a student of the CLO Academy. Last…

Cool Picks Wednesday June 27, 2012

1) Watershed, a high energy rock band from our neighbors to the west, Columbus, Ohio, rocks out Club Cafe. Special guests are Erica Blinn. 8 pm show, South Side. 2) “Captain America : The First Avenger” is running free in Schenley Park. The movie starts at 8pm with a live pre-show concert from The Schrader Steel…

Cool Picks Tuesday June 12, 2012

1) Walnut Grill in Shadyside has a new name, new menu, new decor in their same location at the corner of Walnut and Bellefonte (second floor) streets. It is now called Up Modern Kitchen and features tantalizing dishes including: appetizers like Skillet Cornbread and Korean Meatballs.  Small plates like Grilled Eggplant, Jambalaya, Alaskan Halibut and Duroc Pork Tenderloin are…

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