Reviews of Smoketown: The Untold Story of the Other Great Black Renaissance by Mark Whitaker and Abandoned Pittsburgh: Steel and Shadows by Chuck Beard
At this time last year the Steelers perceived themselves, and rightfully so, as a team that was a mere win over the Patriots away from returning to the Super Bowl. This year, the focus is elsewhere.
The curtain is closing this month on the historical Pittsburgh Playhouse in Oakland, but it will rise again when Point Park University this fall unveils its new theater Downtown, a space with a history of its own.
Within the span of 10 years, the Delta Foundation of Pittsburgh has brought
the city’s annual Pride festival to previously unimaginable heights. That growth, however, has left some members of the community behind — and unhappy.
It’s never a bad idea to wrap your night around a trip to the movies. Unless you know your theaters, however, you’ll be in the dark about how to make the most of the evening. If you’re looking to stretch out your moviegoing experience, we recommend these five local spots.
