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Pittsburgh Opera director re-imagines Mozart’s ‘Idomeneo’
The quality of the music composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is astonishing, but so too is the volume of music he managed to write down during his 31 years of life. The complete edition of works runs to 132 volumes. He wrote many dozens of symphonies, concertos and sonatas, plus...
BlocBoy JB latest to sue Fortnite developer Epic Games
LOS ANGELES — Rapper BlocBoy JB has become the latest to sue Fortnite, saying the popular video game is using his “Shoot” dance without permission or compensation. The Memphis, Tenn.-based rapper, real name James Baker, filed a lawsuit against Fortnite maker Epic Games in federal court Wednesday. Baker says the...
Pittsburgh events to mark International Holocaust Remembrance DayVideo
The Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh will mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which falls this year on Jan. 27, with these events: • Screening of the French drama “Korkoro,” 2 p.m. Jan. 27 at Regent Square Theater. The 2009 film tells the story of a Romani family traveling through France during...
Ligonier hosts 28th Ice Fest, with new ‘after dark’ activities
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce is readying for the borough’s 28th annual Ice Fest, with activities planned throughout the day Jan. 26 and 27, and a new “After Dark” event Jan. 26 to offer dining and entertainment at day’s end. Many of the borough’s restaurants, bars and other businesses will...
Louis C.K. booked for 3 shows at Pittsburgh Improv
If you like a healthy dose of controversy with your comedy, the Pittsburgh Improv has something for you this weekend. Comedian Louis C.K., who took a professional hiatus after 2017 allegations of sexual misconduct, will be back at the mike for three shows at the comedy club in Homestead. The...
Cirque Du Soleil awes Pittsburgh with ‘Corteo’Video
Take in the sights and sounds from behind the scenes of Cirque Du Soleil’s latest show in Pittsburgh. Cirque Du Soleil allowed access to the Tribune-Review as it made its final preparations ahead of its performance of “Corteo” at PPG Paints Arena. “Corteo” first premiered in Cirque du Soleil’s home...
Entertainment planner: Jan. 17-30
Thursday Jan. 17 Aries Spears, Pittsburgh Improv, Homestead. Through Jan. 20. 412-462-5233 or improv.com/pittsburgh Cirque du Soleil “Corteo,” PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. Through Jan. 20. 833-215-5121 or arenapittsburgh.org Rufus Wainwright, Byham Theater, Pittsburgh. 412-456-6666 or trustarts.org Solo exhibitions by Lauren Semivan and Trisha Holt, Silver Eye Center for Photography, Pittsburgh....
Major bug in Fortnite gave hackers access to millions of player accounts, researchers say
If you or your child plays Fortnite, you might want to take a closer look at your recent credit card statements. Epic Games, the maker of the hit online battle royal title, admitted Wednesday that a flaw in the game’s log-in system could have allowed hackers to impersonate real players...
Event raises funds for Fayette County family whose children died in fire
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Inn in Farmington, Fayette County, will hold a guest bartending event 7 p.m. Jan. 18 to raise money for a family who lost two children in a recent South Union Township fire. General manager Kim Coddington says the event will include a disc jockey...
Somerset’s Fire & Ice Festival warms up winter with food, fireworks, fun
With the theme “Board Games,” Somerset Inc.’s 24th annual Fire & Ice Festival is set for Jan. 18-20 throughout the historic borough. Plans include ice sculptures, fireworks, live ice carving demonstrations, a chili cook-off, train display, film festival, ice skating rink, a 5K walk/run, a beer, wine and spirits tent...
William Shatner leads celebrity lineup at next Steel City Comic Con
Twenty celebrities, from William Shatner to Barry Bostwick and Kate Flannery to Karen Allen, will attend the Steel City Comic Con April 12-14 at the Monroeville Convention Center, 209 Mall Blvd. Show hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are on sale now,...
Entertainment planner: Jan. 10-23
Friday Jan. 11 Art on Tap, The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, Greensburg. 724-837-1500 or thewestmoreland.org One Act Festival, presented by Actors and Artists of Fayette County, Geyer Performing Arts Center, Scottdale. Through Jan. 13. 724-887-0887 or geyerpac.com PAW Patrol Live, PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh. Through Jan. 13. 833-215-5121 or...
Pittsburgh Glass Center holds early Valentine’s Day crafting event
Pittsburgh Glass Center will offer a Make It Now Valentines event from 4-9 p.m Feb. 8 at the facility at 5472 Penn Ave. The hands-on activity is open to couples, friends and families, according to a release. No experience is necessary for the 15-minute walk-in workshop. Those attending can make...
Justin Rupple hopes to make good impression at Penn State New Kensington
The No. 1 question he is asked these days, says Justin Rupple, is, “Is it hard to do comedy right now in America?” The Los Angeles-based nationally touring entertainer, originally from Seattle, has a quick answer: “No harder or easier than it has ever been. Truly connecting with people is...
Steel City Comedy Tour headed for Donegal center
The Steel City Comedy Tour will arrive Jan. 19 at the Donegal Event Center. Sponsored by the Chestnut Ridge Volunteer Fire Company of Stahlstown, the show will begin at 8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. at 113 Community Center Lane, Jones Mills. Tickets cost $25 per person or $45...
‘Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure’ comes to PPG Paints Arena
There will be some Pirates in Pittsburgh this weekend, but they won’t be playing baseball. “Paw Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure” is set for PPG Paints Arena, in Pittsburgh’s Uptown, Jan. 11-13. It’s a pirate day in Adventure Bay, and Mayor Goodway is getting ready for a big celebration....
Entertainment planner: Jan. 3-16
Thursday Jan. 3 Dancing With the Stars LIVE, Heinz Hall, Pittsburgh. 412-392-4900 or pittsburghsymphony.org Friday Jan. 4 The Four Horsemen — The Ultimate Tribute to Metallica, Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Warrendale. 724-799-8333 or jergels.com Saturday Jan. 5 Dan Kuniak, magician/illusionist, The Oaks Theater, Oakmont. 412-828-6322 or theoakstheater.com “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live!...
Westmoreland County Blind Association hosts ‘Havana Nights’ gala
Westmoreland County Blind Association will host its annual spring gala at 6 p.m. March 1 at the Greensburg Country Club, 309 Pleasant Valley Road, with a theme of “Havana Nights.” The evening will feature a savory Cuban dinner buffet and rum bar, along with a cigar lounge hosted by Nelson...
