Author: Robert Isenberg
Phoenix Rising
Seasoned theater vets Andrew S. Paul and Mark Clayton Southers team up to give Pittsburgh a new kind of theater via The Phoenix.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh this October.
The Storyteller
Behind the many faces of Tom Atkins.
Nightlife: Skip Happy Hour and Shake It
Beat the heat with our favorite spots for floats and milkshakes.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in September.
Rubber Ducky, You’re the One
The Pittsburgh International Festival of Firsts is an Olympian undertaking that brings in artists for their U.S. premieres.
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Here are the 10 best things to do in August in Pittsburgh.
Q+A: Steve Byrne of ‘Sullivan & Son’
Earnest stand-up performer and actor Steve Byrne stars in the TBS show 'Sullivan & Son,' set in Pittsburgh.
The 50 Best Drinks in Pittsburgh
Beer, wine, cocktails, coffee and beyond.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in July.
Nightlife: Long Live the ’80s
Who said fluorescent pink and rollerblading were out? We have a few favorite haunts that provide the perfect nostalgic experience.
Best of the ’Burgh 2013
From vegan shakes to popup block parties to foodie classes, here are 40 of our favorite Pittsburgh things.
Happily Ever After
Named for the Mon Valley town, the ever-cheerful band Donora is fronted by vocalist Casey Hanner and continues to produce catchy songs.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in June.
Nightlife: Our Favorite Tapas Spots
Summer is the perfect time to eat light and fresh at these local hotspots.
Q+A: 'Thurgood' Star Montae Russell
Native son Montae Russell was a prankster who used that energy to drive his career as a performing artist.
State of Play
The local theater scene is vibrant — but for the most daring examples, think small.
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Our list of the 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh this month.
Pittsburgh Opera's Cinderella Tale Finds Magic in the Everyday World
‘La cenerentola’, Gioachino Rossini’s adaptation of the timeless tale Cinderella, reminds us that generosity is magic enough.
The Write Way
Life in prison doesn’t exactly inspire creativity or story-drafting. Fortunately, Sarah Shotland came up with Words Without Walls, which teaches inmates how to perfect their writing.
Flicks: Twofer One Deal
As you wait for the warm weather, check out a pair of indoor film fests.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh this April.
Surviving the Flood
Deceit, change and despair fill the play ‘Ma Noah’, presented by Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Co. during its 10th season.
Urban Explorers Turn Google Maps Into a Virtual Museum Guide
A yearlong attempt to connect Pittsburgh via paint and pedals comes together online.
Microscopic Opera Thinks Big
Microscopic Opera proves opera can be fun, intimate and kid-friendly with its latest performance, ‘The Little Sweep.'
Nightlife: Our Favorite Bowling Alleys
Nothing beats back the funk of winter like a trip to the lanes.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in March.
Nightlife: Hungry for Fourth Meal?
When late-night hunger strikes, don’t head to Taco Bell. Instead, check out one of these beloved local spots offering classics, like fry-topped sandwiches and hearty egg entrees.
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The best things to do in Pittsburgh in February.
Bella Latte
Slip out of hibernation mode and head to one of these fine coffee shops for a nighttime pick-me-up — and good conversation.
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The best things to do in Pittsburgh during the first month of 2013.
Portraits in Silver
Point Breeze studio Primal Photographic uses antique methods to craft one-of-a-kind creations.
Switching Channels
Bricolage Production Co. is currently presenting its fourth season of Midnight Radio, which wraps this month with “Cult Movie Classics.”
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The 10 best things to do in December.
Nightlife: Ring in 2013 the Right Way
This New Year's Eve, consider heading downtown for First Night, especially if you haven’t attended the event since middle school.
Wiz Kid
Enjoying a meteoric rise to fame after “Black and Yellow” went platinum just two years ago, native son Wiz Khalifa is helping transform Pittsburgh into a hip-hop capital.
Pub Games 101
Instead of hibernating this winter, head out to one of the city’s finest watering holes for thought-provoking games — and a good time.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in November.
The Perks of Being a Pittsburgher
As his opus is released to theaters nationwide, Upper St. Clair’s Stephen Chbosky comes home.
Affairs of State
Pittsburgh Public Theater’s 2012-2013 lineup, which debuts this month, features classics and newer shows that have one common thread: the United States.
From Barnyard to Backyard
With the help of Animal Nature, Pittsburgh’s backyards are gaining some feathered tenants.
Nightlife+Flicks: Hauntingly Good Fun
This month, see the release of a locally shot (and inspired) movie or check out a 10-day fest featuring flicks of all types.
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in October.
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Your guide to the very best things to do in Pittsburgh in September.
What Our Neighborhoods Do Best
The perfect neighborhood for every Pittsburgher.
Nightlife: Raise Your Spirits
Stop ordering the same boring mug of Yuengling. Challenge your palate with these unusual drinks.
Dis-Moi
Who needs an interpreter when the locally designed Jibbigo app has you covered?
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The 10 best things to do in Pittsburgh in August.
