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Millvale Music Festival brings 350 acts to 31 stages across borough

Next weekend, the 3,200-person town of Millvale will find itself filled with an eye-popping 20,000 people. What’s the occasion? The ninth Millvale Music Festival, which will bring 350 live acts to the borough May 15-16. “I think the Music Fest has a big part in showcasing how cool a neighborhood...
City Theatre’s ‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’ is a raw, powerful rock musical

Closing out their 51st season, City Theatre Company has produced a revival that is messy, hilarious, strange and loud. It is aso very much the show that we need right now. The company first staged “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” in 2003 with the amazing Anthony Rapp in the titular...
Meet Joe Wos, the Pittsburgh artist behind ‘Mazetoons’

Those in the habit of heading to the comics section of the newspaper can expect something a little different in the Tribune-Review, courtesy of local cartoonist Joe Wos. Wos is the creator of syndicated comic-puzzle “Mazetoons,” and he’s excited to see his work appear in a Pittsburgh newspaper. It debuts...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 8-10

Mother’s Day weekend is here. Whether you want to do something special with Mom or something special for yourself, there’s so much to do around town. Here are a few options. August Wilson birthday celebration This will be the 10th year that the August Wilson House and Dollar Bank celebrate...
Allegheny County high schools celebrate Gene Kelly Award nominations

Every year, the Pittsburgh CLO presents the Gene Kelly Awards for Excellence in High School Musical Theater. Another spring musicals season has passed, and nominations for the awards were announced on Wednesday. Named for legendary performer and Pittsburgh native Gene Kelly, the judges will give out more than 34 awards,...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 8-10

Mother’s Day weekend is here. While it is great to celebrate mothers year-round, take some time this weekend to make a special memory. Here are a few things to do with Mom — or for yourself — around Westmoreland County: Art on Tap: Monster Drawing Rally Head to the Westmoreland...
Three Rivers Arts Festival concert series kicks off with Spin Doctors

This year’s Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival will make history as the grand opening of Arts Landing, the Downtown Pittsburgh civic space project that will serve as the festival’s long-term home. The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust has pulled together a great concert lineup for the auspicious occasion. The festival will...
Review: Pittsburgh Musical Theater’s ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ captures the heart of a generation

In every generation, there is a musical that captures the hearts and rebellious spirit of The Youth. In the 1960s, it was “Hair”; for Generation X, it was the transgressive rock opera “Rent”; and many teens of the 2000s connected with the uber-emo “Spring Awakening.” Then, a decade later like...
Despite lack of rinks, roller skating is picking up steam in Southwestern Pa.

Back before Facebook, iPhones and TikTok videos, the social scene looked very different. In the latter half of the 20th century, kids found many different ways to look cool, have fun and hang out with their friends. And that’s when roller rinks flourished. Full of colorful lighting, pop hits and...
Western Pennsylvania confectionaries weigh in on chocolate trendsVideo

Scanning the candy bars at the checkout line at the grocery store or the case at your favorite sweet shop may evoke nostalgia with classic confections. But chocolate, like everything else, can be trendy. Chocolate makers and retailers in Southwestern Pennsylvania have seen a balance between what Confectionery News calls...
59th Carnegie International, titled ‘if the word we,’ focuses on collaboration

Every four years, the Carnegie Museum of Art in Oakland pulls together an exhibition of modern artists from around the world for the Carnegie International. Starting Saturday, the 59th Carnegie International will be open — and it’s all about collaboration. “The Carnegie International … is a programmatic high point for...
Here are 5 things to do in Westmoreland this weekend: May 1-3

They say April showers bring May flowers, but you’ll be getting more than beautiful blossoms for this first May weekend in Westmoreland County. Here are some fun things to do around the region. Free Movie Day Next week will bring in Star Wars Day (“May the fourth be with you!”),...
Here are 5 things to do in Pittsburgh this weekend: May 1-3

Now that we’re all taking a post-Draft breath, it’s marathon time! But don’t worry, all of you non-runners out there. Pittsburgh still has plenty going on that won’t require you to lace up your sneakers this weekend. PSO plays ‘The Empire Strikes Back’ Monday will bring Star Wars Day (“May...
Review: Pittsburgh Playhouse’s ‘Little Shop of Horrors’ is a feast of bops and bloodthirsty B-movie botanicals

The best times at the theater almost always involve getting to see a stellar cast elevate the material. So is the case with Point Park University’s Pittsburgh Playhouse and its production of the beloved horror-comedy musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” You’ve got Braden Max Stroppel lending his sincerity and sweet...
Foster the People to play Citizens Live at the Wylie in October

Highly anticipated new venue Citizens Live at the Wylie added another show to its initial slate of events with “Pumped Up Kicks” artist Foster the People, Live Nation announced on Wednesday. The group will make the Pittsburgh stop on their Good Mourning Sunshine Tour on Oct. 4, slotting in just...
Here’s what you need to know about Pittsburgh Marathon weekend

On the heels of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Marathon will bring another surge of activity to Pittsburgh’s streets this weekend, from runners to spectators to those participating in other events. This is expected to be the biggest marathon weekend ever, with more than 52,000 people participating in all events...

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