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Jeannette’s You Are Here gallery lists events
Events and workshops are planned at You Are Here art gallery, 406 Clay Ave., Jeannette. Upcoming classes include instructions on how to turn an Altoids tin into a tiny music box, 7 p.m. June 13; and basics of jewelry making with designer Nancy Sanner, 2 p.m. June 23. Fee for...
Review: ‘Godzilla’ delivers fire-breathing action, not much moreVideo
Despite featuring two of cinema’s biggest stars (literally), Warner Bros.’ budding MonsterVerse — a franchise built around the characters of Godzilla and King Kong — inexplicably hasn’t gotten a lot of fanfare. This, despite the fact that 2014’s “Godzilla,” a reboot of the classic monster story, earned nearly $530 million...
Pittsburgh’s ‘Amazing Race’ contestant still in hunt for $1M prize
During Wednesday night’s episode of CBS’ “The Amazing Race,” Pittsburgh native Becca Droz and her teammate Floyd Pierce ranked third, keeping them in the running for next week’s primetime reality TV show, according to the GoldDerby website. Droz and Pierce, known as “Team Fun,” are among seven teams currently vying...
Stallone takes on Mexican cartel in ‘Rambo: Last Blood’ trailer
That ultimate warrior John Rambo looks like he’s good for one last go-round, as the new trailer for “Rambo: Last Blood” debuted online Thursday. The film, once again starring Sylvester Stallone as the war-weary hero, finds Rambo heading to Mexico to rescue a friend’s daughter from a drug cartel. From...
Review: ‘Rocketman’ is as wild and unique as Elton John himselfVideo
With the success of last year’s Queen biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody,” it might feel too soon for another film about a queer British rock star who soared to fame in the 1970s. But the Elton John biopic “Rocketman” is no “Bohemian Rhapsody” — it’s better. Wilder, louder and with a clear...
Review: See ‘Ma’ for Octavia Spencer’s creepy, campy performanceVideo
Teenage brains. Alcohol. Driver’s licenses. Put them together and what you get, inevitably, are a whole bunch of bad decisions — in real life and in movies. It’s not a new lesson, but it’s the most coherent one in “Ma,” a middling high school horror revenge fantasy (if that’s a...
Want to see The Who? Plenty of cheap tickets still available
You can buy tickets to see The Who in Pittsburgh right now cheaper than you can buy a Grand-Dad’s Secret hard shake from Burgatory. The cheapest tickets available Thursday morning on StubHub.com were going for as low as $8.81. A bourbon-laced caramel milkshake will set you back $9.50. Roger Daltrey,...
‘Calling All Divas’ musical scheduled for Palace Theatre stop
“Calling All Divas,” a musical hit parade celebrating music, friendship and the power of sisterhood, will make a July 19 stop at Greensburg’s Palace Theatre on its North American premiere tour. Featuring pop, rock, soul and country hits, the show will begin at 8 p.m. in the theater at 21...
NBC’s ‘The Voice’ to hold Pittsburgh auditions
Got a good voice? Don’t hog it all to yourself, Pittsburgher. NBC’s “The Voice” will be in town on June 19 to hold auditions — maybe it’s your voice they’re looking for. The network’s reality competition has announced the private, invite-only session on its website. Those seeking a slot must...
Pittsburgh CLO version updates ‘Grease’ for the 21st century
Zach Adkins, a New York-based actor and Broadway veteran, says he has a challenge in playing too-cool-for-school Danny Zuko in Pittsburgh CLO’s production of “Grease.” The 1971 musical “is sort of dated,” he says, so he — and the rest of the company — will be tasked with updating it...
Entertainment planner: May 30-June 12
Thursday May 30 Country Songwriters Night, Club Cafe, Pittsburgh. 866-468-3401 or ticketweb.com/clubcafe Crack the Sky, Jergel’s Rhythm Grille, Warrendale. 724-799-8333 or jergels.com Craig Shoemaker, Pittsburgh Improv, Homestead. 412-462-5233 or improv.com/pittsburgh Friday May 31 East Suburban Artists League Biannual Art Show and Sale, Monroeville Public Library. Through July 2. esalart.org Fiberart...
Travis Tritt bringing rockin’ country to Pittsburgh’s Stage AEVideo
Grammy-winning singer Travis Tritt may be known mostly for his many hits in the ’90s rather than anything recent. The country star’s last album, “The Calm After,” came out in 2013. But no matter who the artist is, fans typically love their heyday work far more than anything current. Take...
Pittsburgh art to be showcased in London
Pittsburgh artists are being showcased across the pond. “Pittsburgh Art on the Bank” opens Sunday and runs through June 9 in London’s South Bank neighborhood. The exhibition will include tapestry pieces, digital installations, visual poems on acrylic, canvas oil paintings and archived photography from a dozen Pittsburgh artists. The exhibit...
Guitarist Tinsley Ellis brings the blues to BlawnoxVideo
Alligator Records recording artist Tinsley Ellis is bringing his substantial guitar chops to Moondog’s in Blawnox in early June. Ellis is touring in support of his latest record, “Winning Hand,” which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s blues chart. “Guitar, guitar, guitar is what this album is all about,” says...
Pittsburgh’s Becca Droz continues ‘Amazing Race’ in Switzerland
After flying on the world’s longest zip line in Dubai and winning first place in one of two episodes of CBS’s “Amazing Race” last week, Pittsburgh native Becca Droz again will be featured on the prime time adventure reality show tonight at 8 p.m. The excitement continues with Droz and...
Octavia Spencer like you’ve never seen her before in ‘Ma’Video
Octavia Spencer is a movie star. She has been for almost a decade since audiences and Oscar voters fell in love with her as Minnie in “The Help.” Since then she’s gotten two more supporting actress Oscar nominations, one of which was for a film that became another “surprise” blockbuster...
5 things we learn about Chris Farley in the new doc about his life, deathVideo
Chris Farley, the beloved “Saturday Night Live” cast member, died at the same age as his idol, John Belushi: 33. A&E’s new “Biography” documentary about Chris Farley, which premiered Monday, explores the life of the charismatic comedian. In it, friends and family members cover the familiar material about Farley’s struggle...
Britney Spears’ restraining order on ex-manager extended
Britney Spears’ restraining order against her former manager will stay in place for roughly two weeks after a judge on Tuesday suspended a court hearing where he fought the restrictions as overly broad and unconstitutional. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Brenda Penny ruled that the order against Sam Lutfi will...
Touchstone Center for Crafts sets open house
Touchstone Center for Crafts will hold an open house from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 2 at its Farmington, Fayette County, site. The free event will introduce visitors to the professional studios. Artists and organizations from throughout the Laurel Highlands and the greater Pittsburgh area also will participate. Planned are artist...
Mandy Moore completes climb to Mount Everest base camp
Mandy Moore and her crew completed their trek to Mount Everest base camp in Nepal. The 35-year-old ”This Is Us” actress successfully completed her trek into base camp, which sits 17,600 feet above sea level, on Monday morning. She posted a photo and message to her Instagram page to mark...
Gabby Barrett to open for Toby Keith in PittsburghVideo
Gabby Barrett’s star continues to rise. The Munhall native, along with Clay Walker, will be the special guests for country crooner Toby Keith’s Sept. 27 concert at Pittsburgh’s Highmark Stadium. Barrett, 19, shot to fame on “American Idol,” finishing in the top three two seasons ago. She has opened for...
Alex Trebek shares ‘mind-boggling’ pancreatic cancer update
LOS ANGELES — “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek says his doctors say he’s in “near remission” of advanced pancreatic cancer and his response to the treatment is “kind of mind-boggling.” The 78-year-old TV personality tells People magazine he’s responding very well to chemotherapy and the doctors have told him “they hadn’t...
The Who not resting on legacy during Moving On! tourVideo
Last year, The Who singer Roger Daltrey joined up with a number of pops and local orchestras to put a new musical spin on the Who’s legendary rock opera “Tommy.” This year, The Who itself is seemingly taking a page from that playbook with a tour in which the current...
Rockin’ Wine and Beer Festival features Smokey Robinson Wines
Mention the name Smokey Robinson and some of the singer-songwriter’s best-known song titles come to mind, including Motown hits when he was with The Miracles, such as “The Tracks of My Tears” and “I Second that Emotion,” and songs he wrote for several other artists, including “My Girl” for The...
Thought-provoking ‘Moonlight and Magnolias’ takes Apple Hill stage
A glimpse of 1930s Hollywood – for better or worse – is what audiences can expect in viewing Apple Hill Playhouse’s upcoming production of “Moonlight and Magnolias.” An eye-opening look at the social issues that plagued the movie industry during the real-life filming of the hit movie, “Gone with the...
