Arts & Entertainment
Byron Stripling Pops the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
A trumpet virtuoso who has played with jazz legends the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Lionel Hampton and Doc Severinsen, as well as a lead actor in a Broadway musical, Stripling is not your typical conductor.
The Pandemic Won’t Stop These Artists From Creating
A new exhibition by Women of Visions chronicles their thoughts, moments and imagination during the stay-at-home orders.
Coming to Center: Who Will Lead Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre?
Terrence Orr steps aside as Susan Jaffe leaps forward at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
How a Question Led to Carefully Curated Musicals
Front Porch Theatricals picks shows you’re unlikely to see performed at a local high school.
The Beat: Recent Releases from Pittsburgh Artists
In lieu of our normal concert coverage, this month we’ll be using The Beat to showcase some recent releases from Pittsburgh-based artists in hopes that you can use this time to immerse yourself in local talent, even if it’s only digitally.
Spotlight: Famous Faces
The Heinz History Center receives one of the largest loans ever from the National Portrait Gallery — all with a focus on faces from Pittsburgh.
10 Questions with Lori Jakiela
Books Editor Kristofer Collins interviews one of Pittsburgh’s finest writers about what’s on her mind during quarantine.
Spotlight: Pearl en Pointe
Local artist Staycee Pearl is the first black woman choreographer commissioned by the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.
What to See at the CMU International Film Festival
Carnegie Mellon's International Film Festival brings acclaimed global films to Pittsburgh, thanks to a student-run effort.
What We're Reading in February: Greasy Handshakes
The poems in “Greasy Handshakes, ” by Trafford native Richard Gegick, reflect the shift in the American economy away from manufacturing.
What Brought These Weird Wanderers to Pittsburgh?
Creative couple Boaz Frankel and Brooke Barker, recently settled in Pittsburgh, have a new book about relationships — human and otherwise — in time for Valentine’s Day.
What We're Reading in January
Reviews of "Hell with the Lid Off" and a memoir by Phil Bourque of his time playing with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Pittsburgh's Can't Miss Concerts in December
This month's lineup includes The Klezmatics, The Affordable Floors and a curated list of some of the most worthwhile holiday musical outings.
Pittsburgh's Can't-Miss Concerts in November
Robert Morris University’s new UPMC Events center opened in May, but this is the month the Moon Township venue shows how much of a draw it can be for touring artists, with some major acts stepping into the spotlight.
First Look: A Sculpture Garden Blooms at Hartwood Acres
Pittsburgh Magazine shares what’s taking shape with the sculpture collection at Hartwood Acres.
Fine Art Meets High Fashion at the Carnegie International
With the Carnegie International as the backdrop, we feature work by local fashion designer Elaine Healey, who has been morphing from luxury womenswear to a more “non-binary” style.
‘Sometimes I'm Happy’ – The Life of Singer Jill Corey
Born in a tiny Westmoreland County town, Jill Corey became a star for Columbia Records in the 1950s. But after a series of hits, a love affair with Frank Sinatra and marriage to famed Pirate third baseman Don Hoak, her life took an unexpected twist.
Color Block Party
Kelly Lane’s Eco-chic designs are Revel worthy. Watch as this colorful fashion shoot comes to life.
Manfred Honeck is Not Your Typical Maestro
The way Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Music Director Manfred Honeck conducts himself has won over musicians, and his dedication has solidified the orchestra’s international stature. After 10 years at the helm, he has forged a legacy that stands out among the PSO’s legendary leaders.
Waste Not: Kelly Lane's Fashion Designs are Eco-Chic
After noting how much fabric ends up in landfills, Pittsburgh designer Kelly Simpson-Scupelli found a way to incorporate the unused scraps into her fashion line.
The Homestead Artist with a Worldwide Reputation
Jesse Best maintains a presence in New York and Tokyo. But, he says, Pittsburgh has been 10 times better to him than any other place.
Brick by Brick: Legos Go High Art
Made entirely out of Legos, the sculptures on the display at the Carnegie Science Center’s new Scaife Exhibit Gallery range from the whimsical to the otherworldly.
