Vol. 26, No. 49
Getting immersed in the interactive work of Brazilian artist Hélio Oiticica
Oiticia is not content simply to invite the viewer to experience his art; rather, he demands it.
By Lissa Brennan
Sculptor Ed Parrish Jr. dazzles at the Irma Freeman Center
Pieces appear alien yet feel sweetly comforting
By Alice Winn
A theater group seeks help to create a new sport
The workshops involve posing questions about topics like rules, and comparing athletes to theatrical characters
By Ian Flanagan
Despite the number of Americans living with ME/CFS, little is known about the debilitating illness
“The good news is these patients don’t die. The bad news is these patients don’t die.”
By Rebecca Addison
Pittsburgh indigenous-rights advocate weighs in on Standing Rock
“It’s a basic level of human decency, what is currently happening in Standing Rock.”
By Ryan Deto
Weird Pittsburgh: Blaming the bartender; like a house afire; naked ambition in Bradford
By Nick Keppler
Chichicapa Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal
Price $73.99/bottle
By CP Staff
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: New Amsterdam vs. Proper Brick Oven and Tap Room
Sidecar
By Celine Roberts
Nancetta’s Ristorante in O’Hara makes a mark with authentic, upscale Italian specialties
“The old menu was Pittsburgh Italian; this menu is Italian.”
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
The Vietnamese eatery Bahn Mi & Ti opens in Lawrenceville
The bright, airy spot offers sandwiches, rice bowls and bubble tea
By Al Hoff
Panzanella: Tuscan Bread Salad, Fall Edition
Why not make an extra big batch of what you are cooking and share it with other families?
By Leah Lizarondo
Part Three: The agony and the ecstasy of Pittsburgh Brewing Company, brewers of Iron City Beer
Yet another owner, Joe Piccirilli, attempts to reinvigorate Iron City, and fails
After finding a place for himself in Pittsburgh, venerable saxophonist Richie Cole finds reinvention on a new record
“I’ve already proved myself and what I can do. Now I just say what I’ve got to say.”
By Mike Shanley
Assembled by bassist Mark Perna, the Year of the Don series offers an in-depth look at the work of tenor sax-player Don Aliquo
“He came back with boxes and boxes of tapes.”
Seattle’s Supersuckers make raw rock ’n’ roll with just the right amount of humor and hubris
“I heard country music every day, and I thought I hated it.”
By Bill Kopp
In his new book, Heavy Metal Africa, Pittsburgh-based author Edward Banchs explores Africa’s thriving — but overlooked — heavy music scene
“Metal resonates with people who need a voice.”
By Margaret Welsh
Critics’ Picks, Dec. 1-7
Performances by the Van Allen Belt, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh, the African Children’s Choir, Psychic Twin and Red Fang
By Meg Fair
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat at Quantum Theatre
Vocalists Katy Williams, Ian McEuen and Kevin Glavin are more than up to the task in this chamber opera
By Ted Hoover
Attack Theatre explores shifting perspectives in new dance work
“We’ve adopted this term of ‘slow-looking.’”
By Steve Sucato
Our cheat sheet to the movies opening over the Christmas holiday week
Movies are a good way to spend time with — or avoid — family members
Bad Santa 2
Added vulgarity doesn’t elevate this sequel or make it funnier
Pittsburghers trade their ice skates for flippers
“No matter how good you are, you can’t hold your breath forever.”
Pittsburgh Pirates release 2017 promo calendar featuring bobbleheads, water bottles and T-shirts on Saturdays
There will also be tickets to actual games to buy if you’re into that sort of thing.
By Charlie Deitch
Duquesne hasn’t always been the City Game’s perennial loser against the University of Pittsburgh
Men in suits and fedoras gave each other knuckle sandwiches
By Mike Wysocki
Savage Love
I would recommend outsourcing non-birthday blowjobs.
By Dan Savage
Pittsburgh Left: The answers to three burning questions
Would Deep Throat have kept quiet about Richard Nixon if he faced a $500 fine?
This Just In: Strange endorsements and hiding in plain sight
By Frances Sansig Rupp
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CP Podcast: Let's Rent A Car! CP Turns 25
By Alex Gordon
Short List: Dec. 1-7
The Museum of Broken Relationships; National Book Award winner Robin Coste Lewis; Handmade Arcade crafts fair; comedian Jim Jefferies
By Mars Johnson
Pittsburgh’s street trees are free upon request. So why do they often go to the city’s wealthiest residents?
By James Paul
Sophie Masloff seldom talked about her childhood. Were seedy family ties the reason?
By David S. Rotenstein
Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food news
By Rachel Wilkinson
Mrs. Soffel was a cougar who might still haunt The Shiloh Gastro, pining for her Biddle brothers boy toy