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From the Newsroom: Ponderosa’s last frontier in Pennsylvania
This week’s episode features reporter Joyce Hanz joining Zac Gibson to dive into the nostalgia and loyalty surrounding the last Ponderosa Steakhouse in Pennsylvania. Butler County has one of the last of 16 Ponderosa restaurants left in the country. It’s located in Center Township. Visitors travel from New York, Virginia,...
What to know about the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon
Preparing for a marathon is a challenge even if you aren’t the person running 26.2 miles. Someone has to make sure every step of the course is clear: the twists, the turns, the bridges and the hills. That person is Brian Schmidt, director of operations for P3R, the organization hosting...
Pittsburgh’s JFilm Festival to kick off with documentary on pianist John BaylessVideo
A documentary opening this year’s Pittsburgh JFilm Festival chronicles a brilliant musician’s triumph over adversity. “Left Alone Rhapsody: The Musical Memoir of Pianist John Bayless” is a documentary about the world-renowned pianist and composer who suffered a stroke at 54 that caused the loss of the use of his dominant...
Spots limited for 10th annual sojourn on Loyalhanna Creek
Remaining spots are limited for the 10th annual Loyalhanna Sojourn, a paddling trip down the Loyalhanna Creek from Latrobe to New Alexandria. The Saturday, May 18 excursion will cover 9 miles, beginning with 8 a.m. registration at Latrobe’s Cardinal Park. It’s geared for people of all ages and experience levels...
TV Q&A: Are local channels faking when they toss to a network anchor?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: Why do local TV news affiliates make it seem as though when they are running news feeds from their respective networks they are live and...
Pittsburgh Opera’s ‘Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson’ is a performance to remember
At the close of Pittsburgh Opera’s production of “The Passion of Mary Cardwell Dawson,” the titular character sings, “Remember me, remember me.” As for this show, it’s easy to heed. Despite being a Pittsburgh Opera production, “Passion” is a play, although it does include original music sung operatically, as well...
Look up! Weekend peak of Eta Aquarid meteor shower expected
Stargazers this month could be in for a celestial display. The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, which lasts until May 27, is expected to peak on Sunday and Monday nights, according to Space.com. The best time to view it is during the pre-dawn hours, according to WTAE meteorologist Jill Szwed. All...
Jason McGerr, Death Cab for Cutie drummer, talks tour ahead of Pittsburgh show
Indie staples Death Cab for Cutie and The Postal Service are coming to Pittsburgh. On Thursday, the two acts will bring the tour celebrating the 20th anniversaries of their seminal records — “Transatlanticism” and “Give Up,” respectively — to the Petersen Events Center in Oakland. The groups are linked by...
Metal veterans Slipknot marks 25th anniversary of debut record with tour including Pittsburgh stopVideo
Heavy metal titans Slipknot will mark the 25th anniversary of their self-titled debut album with a tour, including a stop this summer in Pittsburgh. The masked metal band will play the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown on Aug. 7. They’ll be joined by Knocked Loose and Orbit Culture. The...
‘Hell’s Kitchen’ and ‘Stereophonic’ lead Tony nominations, shows honoring creativity’s spark
NEW YORK — Two Broadway shows celebrating the origins of sonic creativity — the musical “Hell’s Kitchen” fueled by Alicia Keys songs, and the play “Stereophonic” about a ’70s rock band at the edge of stardom — each earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, a list that also...
Worth the wait: Bonnie Raitt shines in rescheduled Pittsburgh concert
Fans of Bonnie Raitt were disappointed, and probably more than a bit concerned, when the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer canceled her Pittsburgh concert 11 months ago to undergo surgery. The wait was worth it. Raitt’s rescheduled appearance, a sold-out show Monday at Heinz Hall, showed that, at age...
Latrobe musician will open for his guitar hero at Jergel’s
Brendan Callahan was 12 years old when he sat down as his father and a friend were reminiscing and watching old 1980s rock music videos. “He locked onto ‘Fantasy’ by Aldo Nova, where he uses his guitar at the beginning to shoot a laser and open the door to his...
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
It’s wine time. Beer Thirty. Happy hour. Five o’clock somewhere. Maybe it’s also time to rethink drinking? Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart, but better research methods have thrown cold water on that. “Drinking less is a great way to be healthier,” said Dr. Timothy...
The Messthetics and James Brandon Lewis discuss jazz/punk band ahead of Pittsburgh concert
Brendan Canty, the former drummer for hardcore pioneers Fugazi, jokingly surmised that having a record out before going on tour has proven beneficial for The Messthetics, his current jazz/punk band. “Having people come to the shows that have actually heard the record is not something that I’ve always been good...
TV Talk: SportsNet Pittsburgh available as subscription streaming app; WPXI back on DISHVideo
Pirates and Penguins fans frustrated with Comcast and Verizon moving the teams’ cable TV home, SportsNet Pittsburgh, to often more expensive tiers, take note: The cable channel is available as a direct-to-consumer subscription streaming service app similar to Netflix or Disney+. The SportsNet Pittsburgh app, called SNP 360, has a...
Billie Eilish’s world tour includes Pittsburgh stop this fallVideo
With a new album coming out in a few weeks, Billie Eilish announced her world tour, with a stop in Pittsburgh. Eilish, the 22-year-old with multiple Grammy Awards, will play PPG Paints Arena on Oct. 13 on the Hit Me Hard and Soft tour. “Hit Me Hard and Soft,” her...
City Theatre’s ‘Andy Warhol in Iran’ is a compelling culture clash
In the final production of its 2023-24 season, City Theatre Company has brought a compelling, thought-provoking and — at times — humorous play to life with “Andy Warhol in Iran.” Marking a Pittsburgh premiere, Brent Askari’s play is masterfully directed by Marc Masterson. The setting is 1976, when iconic pop...
TV Talk: ‘Dance Moms: The Reunion’ offers closure for stars who share ‘trauma bond’Video
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen offers a viewing tip for the coming week. Forget the revelations in “Dance Moms: The Reunion” (8-10 p.m. Wednesday, Lifetime) — who shows up, who skips it, which dancer is dating a woman (and it’s not openly queer Jojo Siwa). The biggest shock...
Fishermen’s delight for derby: Sunny day and lots of fish at Mammoth Park
It was a family affair Sunday for Jason and Heather Newhouse of Youngstown, who brought their two children and niece to Mammoth Park Lake in Mt. Pleasant Township for the Westmoreland County-sponsored fishing derby. Jason Newhouse, 10-year-old twins Sophia and Caleb, along with his niece, Adyson Vought, 11, of Latrobe,...
Tim McGraw draws country music fans to Pittsburgh for ‘Standing Room Only’ tourVideo
Pittsburgh’s country music fans were out in full force Saturday night at PPG Paints Arena — all for 56-year-old singer Tim McGraw’s “Standing Room Only” tour. Sporting a V-neck maroon T-shirt and skinny jeans, McGraw entered from under the stage following a sequence of silhouettes that were projected on the...
1946 New Ken football, 1979 Valley basketball teams headed for Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame
The Alle-Kiski Valley Sports Hall of Fame has been honoring the best of the best in local athletics for more than a half century. During that period, the organization has welcomed nearly 400 individuals into its ranks. For the first time, the A-K hall will admit teams: • The 1946...
They Might Be Giants, Sleep Token, Noah Kahan highlight top Pittsburgh concerts in May
Pittsburgh’s concert season is starting to pick up steam, with the year’s first Pavilion at Star Lake show, which has been been sold out for months. Other highlights include a sold-out three night stand by a quirky alternative rock band, as well as the first arena show for a rising...
Mýa shared the love at August Wilson Center’s ‘Soul Sessions’
Singer Mýa brought nothing but love and positivity to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center on Friday night, and you could feel it all throughout the audience. Performing at the Center as part of its “Soul Sessions” series, she played an ebullient set full of hits, mashups and soulful...
North Side favorite Gus & Yiayia’s to open for the season
For a 90th year, the bright orange cart with the rainbow umbrella will be parked on Pittsburgh’s North Side. So will Gus Kalaris, 92. Known as the “Ice Ball Man,” Kalaris sitting on a stool by the stand is a welcome sight every spring. He will greet customers around noon...
J. Alan (Jerry) Johnson, former U.S. attorney who prosecuted Pittsburgh Drug Trials dies at 79
J. Alan (Jerry) Johnson was born to be a trial attorney. With a booming voice, a meticulous manner and sense of fairness, he carried himself with authority. But he also had an ability to connect with jurors, to capture their attention with his charm and good humor. Johnson used all...
