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The Westmoreland Museum of American Art appoints new director of advancement
Finding the right person to oversee its fundraising efforts is an important goal for any cultural institution. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art has hired Rhonda Madden to fill the position of director of advancement at the Greensburg nonprofit. Madden’s background includes six years at the Pittsburgh nonprofit Riverlife, working...
Laurel and Hardy ‘Laugh Challenge’ coming to Regent Square Theater
They dare you not to laugh. At 2 p.m. Jan. 26, Regent Square Theater in Pittsburgh is offering guests a “Laugh Challenge”: “Anyone who can sit through our matinee of Laurel and Hardy shorts without laughing at least once will get a ticket refund, a jumbo tub of popcorn and...
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,...
Saint Vincent College galleries planning new winter exhibitions
Two exhibits will open on Jan. 24 in galleries at Saint Vincent College in Unity. The Saint Vincent Gallery and the Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery will host receptions for the new exhibits from 5 to 7 p.m. that day. Both will offer free admission, beverages and light hors...
Navy band will host live webcast of ‘Jazz Origins’ performance
The United States Navy Band Commodores jazz ensemble, which marks its 50th anniversary in 2019, will present “Jazz Origins,” the second episode of the band’s “Origins” series in a live webcast on Jan. 22. A jazz combo will explore multiple styles including ragtime, Harlem stride, blues, second-line, Dixieland and others...
Mt. Lebanon photographer finds warmth, humanity on trip to Cuba
Photographer Jay Kuntz of Mt. Lebanon was curious about what he viewed as “the chaotic relationship between the U.S. and Cuba,” and decided to use that as the inspiration for a photo essay. The result of that trip is Kuntz’s “Portraiture of Cuba: Character & Emotions” gallery, which will be...
‘The Sopranos’ at 20: Creator David Chase on the show’s legacy and 4 key episodes
NEW YORK — Twenty years ago this week, “The Sopranos” was about to debut on HBO, and creator David Chase was sure it would never amount to much. “My wife will tell you. I thought, ‘Another mob story? People are gonna get sick of it, or they’ll just laugh it...
JazzLive series will mark 15 years with all-star jam session
The BNY Mellon Presents JazzLive series will celebrate its 15th year of presenting jazz performances in Pittsburgh’s Cultural District with a Jan. 15 all-star jam session. Led by legendary drummer Roger Humphries and RH Factor, the event is set for 7-10 p.m. in the Greer Cabaret Theater, 655 Penn Ave....
Review: ‘A Dog’s Way Home’ is one saccharine-sweet concoctionVideo
How much of a sweet tooth do you have when it comes to movies? It’s a question you might want to consider before stepping out for “A Dog’s Way Home” — W. Bruce Cameron’s adaptation of his book about a dog who finds her way back to her owner across...
WDVE’s Sean McDowell is still rockin’ the airwaves after 4 decades
WDVE disc jockey Sean McDowell put on Don McLean’s “American Pie,” an 8-minute-and-33-second tune, thinking there was plenty of time to get to the men’s room and back. Well, McDowell got locked inside the bathroom. The year was 1986 and he was working on a Saturday, back in the days...
Lady Gaga apologizes for R. Kelly collaboration
NEW YORK — Lady Gaga is sorry for her 2013 duet with R. Kelly in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations against the singer, and she intends to remove the song from streaming services. Posting on Twitter Wednesday, Gaga wrote she had collaborated with Kelly on “Do What U Want...
‘Baby Shark’ debuts at No. 32 on Billboard chartVideo
“Baby shark … doo doo doo doo doo doo.” “Mommy shark … doo doo doo doo doo doo.” “Daddy shark … doo doo doo doo doo doo.” Now that I have your attention … that quirky earworm has landed a spot on the Billboard Top 100. Pinkfong’s “Baby Shark” debuts...
Review: Kevin Hart’s star turn in ‘The Upside’ has a down sideVideo
Kevin Hart’s transition from brattily charming comic persona to serious dramatic cinematic presence isn’t going quite as planned. His extracurricular controversies notwithstanding, the comedian’s first turn in a more serious role in “The Upside” — a remake of the award-winning French hit “The Intouchables,” across from Bryan Cranston and Nicole...
‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ sing-along version coming to Pittsburgh-area theatersVideo
Movie-goers will be able to make like Freddie Mercury — or Rami Malek — with a sing-along version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” coming to theaters on Jan. 11. Area theaters running the sing-along version of the Twentieth Century Fox film include AMC Waterfront 22 in West Homestead, with showtime at 4:10...
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...
Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’ is a celebration of (a clown’s) life
Cirque du Soleil’s latest production, “Corteo,” focuses on the funeral of a clown. The subject matter might seem like a sad scenario for the Canadian theatrical troupe that has brought joy and laughter to audiences around the world, including with its 22 current touring and residency shows. “Corteo,” an Italian...
Actors and Artists of Fayette County stage annual ‘One-Acts Festival’
A weekend of original one-act plays starts the new year and a new season for Actors and Artists of Fayette County at Geyer Performing Arts Center in Scottdale. AAFC’s second annual “One Acts Festival” Jan. 11-13 gives theatergoers an opportunity to check out three new plays directed by three local...
Pittsburgh Symphony presents the brilliance of Rachmaninoff
The power of positive suggestion can be profound. It enabled Sergei Rachmaninoff to compose one of his most successful masterpieces, one that headlines the next weekend of Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra subscription concerts. The Russian composer was depressed and apathetic for more than a year after the failure of his First...
Bluegrass pickers converge on Butler for annual January Ice Jam festivalVideo
For the past 21 years, the second weekend of January has meant one thing to western Pennsylvania bluegrass fans. It meant a pilgrimage to Butler for the annual January Ice Jam, where 25 bluegrass bands from the region will gather along with thousands of fans and fellow pickers at the...
Wiz Khalifa set to return to Pittsburgh’s Stage AE
Wiz Khalifa will be back in Pittsburgh for a March 2 indoor show at Stage AE on the North Shore. Also appearing will be Curren$y, an original member of Young Money Entertainment, a label founded by Lil Wayne. Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Jan. 11 at ticketmaster.com. Pittsburghers...
Netflix: What if Carmen Sandiego was a thief who only stole from other thieves?Video
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? And when the heck did she become one of the good guys? Those are the questions that a brand-new Netflix series, based on the 1980s educational video game and subsequent television game show, aims to answer. Premiering Jan. 18, the animated series will...
Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy to play Carnegie Lecture Hall of OaklandVideo
Tickets go on sale at 7 p.m. Jan. 11 for an April 4 show by Jeff Tweedy in the Carnegie Lecture Hall of Oakland. Buck Meek will be the special guest for the concert by the Wilco frontman, who is touring in support of “Warm,” his first solo album of...
Kevin Hart says he won’t be hosting Academy Awards
NEW YORK — Kevin Hart says he won’t be hosting the Academy Awards. “No,” was his response when asked Wednesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America.” Hart says it’s too late to prepare. Hart added it’s “hard to predict what can happen.” But he doesn’t want “people to think there’s a...
Pittsburgh Musical Theater stages ‘In the Heights’
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will stage “In the Heights” at the Gargaro Theater, 327 S. Main St. in the city’s West End, as part of its 2018-2019 Seize the Stage Season and Rockin’ West End Series. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 24- 26 and 31 and Feb. 1-2, and at...
Cardi B leads iHeartRadio Awards with 13 nods, Drake gets 8
NEW YORK — Cardi B has 13 reasons to celebrate: She’s nominated for 13 honors at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. IHeartMedia announced Wednesday that the rapper is the most nominated act, competing for honors such as song of the year for “Girls Like You” with Maroon 5 and female...
