Vol. 27, No. 3
The Domesticity of Abandonment explores dispossessed people and objects
Group show at SPACE features local and international artists
By Bill O'Driscoll
How should environmentalists respond to Trump?
“Caring in silence is not what this moment demands.”
As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as the 45th president, Ambridge isn’t waiting around for his help.
“Ambridge needs the help of the people who are living and working there.”
By Ryan Deto
New feminist makerspace comes to Pittsburgh
“We started imagining a space where feminism could meet technology education.”
By Rebecca Addison
Release of ‘Patriots Day’ has writer wondering if civic pride turned into civic paranoia in the wake of Boston Marathon bombings
When does civic pride turn into civic paranoia?
By Stuart Sheppard
"My Feminism Will Be Intersectional Or It Will Be Bullshit": a take-away from the Women’s March on Washington
Women of color have long been left behind by the feminist movement in this country, which has historically benefited white women
By Celine Roberts
Pittsburgh Drinks
A journalist and a veteran bartender team up for a history of imbibing in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh City Paper Booze Battles: Tender Bar + Kitchen vs. DiAnoia’s Eatery
Rum and Branca Menta make a sweet duo
Brancott Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2015
$ 7/3-oz. pour; $11/6 oz.; $15/9 oz.
By CP Staff
UUBU 6 brings an assortment of comfort-food dishes to the South Side Slopes
Portions are tremendous and inexpensively priced
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Just Good Donuts, on the South Side, makes well-priced fancy donuts
“There’s no reason to pay $24 for a half-dozen donuts.”
Felicia’s Enchiladas
I remember a time when he would tell me about the winding adventures of his youth.
Poet Jennifer Jackson Berry’s The Feeder is a strong collection
She writes in a voice powerful and genuine
By Fred Shaw
Two Gunns: Guitarist Steve Gunn finds joy in both collaboration and solo work
“We wanted to pare down and get back to a more simple style of touring.”
By Bill Kopp
New Releases
Reviews of records by The Silver Thread, Bill Deasy and T-Tops
By Alex Gordon and Margaret Welsh
Destory All, the new CD from Pittsburgh Trio Strange Monsters, is full of character
“How would you feel if Optimus Prime was your older brother?”
By Mike Shanley
Bodiography Contemporary Ballet marks its 15th anniversary
“Red Carpet” program includes new and repertory works
By Steve Sucato
JanuScary, at The Hollywood, offers five new horror films
Films include the Iranian spooker ‘Under the Shadow’ and ‘The Void’ from Canada
By Al Hoff
Elle
Paul Verhoeven’s film about a woman seeking her rapist is a real showcase for Isabelle Huppert
Silence
Martin Scorsese’s slow-motion epic is an exploration of faith that is of interest, but not particularly entertaining
The Founder
This origin story of McDonald’s shifts from cheery to darker
Live By Night
A rather dull foray into the gangster days of the Florida Gulf Coast during Prohibition
Paterson
Jim Jarmusch’s film is a celebration of “everyday poetry,” and those who take the time to find it
20th Century Women
A warm, wise and funny movie about the million messy ways people support each other
USA Sumo show will raise money for Greater Pittsburgh YMCA
“In this culture, I didn’t think people would like a sport where your rear isn’t covered.”
By Charlie Deitch
T.J. McConnell is already repping Duquesne basketball in the NBA, and he might not be alone in a few years.
Duquesne’s lineup is a veritable gypsies, tramps and thieves of the court
By Mike Wysocki
Former New England Patriot Matt Light gives Steelers fans a chance to be his guest for the AFC Championship
“I’ve got one heck of a great story about Ben Roethlisberger.”
Savage Love
“Dicks don’t fit in ear canals.”
By Dan Savage
Lynn Cullen Live 01/16/16
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live 01/17/17
Lynn Cullen Live 01/19/17
Lynn Cullen Live 01/20/17
Lynn Cullen Live 01/23/17
City Paper’s Winter Guide provides reasons to leave the house
Check out plays, museums, ice sculptures, concerts and new cars
Winter Art
Winter Music
Winter Stage
Winter Literary
Winter Outdoors
Winter Kids
Other Fun Winter Events
Short List: Jan 18-24
The Royale at City Theatre; Downtown’s winter Gallery Crawl; Pittsburgh Opera’s Richard the Lionheart; Confidential Musical Theater Project
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
Mrs. Soffel was a cougar who might still haunt The Shiloh Gastro, pining for her Biddle brothers boy toy
By Rachel Wilkinson
Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food news
