Vol. 22, No. 10
An exhibit at the August Wilson Center showcases artwork from "Affrilachia."
African-American roots in Appalachia are explored in sculpture, painting and more.
By Nadine Wasserman
Political campaigns of Ravenstahl, other officials reveal unusual expenses
Ravenstahl campaign has spent thousands of dollars on country-club dues, along with trips to the Super Bowl and Paris
By Chris Young
Taxed Property: Proponents say improvement district would give South Side needed extra services
"The city has been clear that we aren't getting any more services than what we have now"
By Lauren Daley-Maurer
Extra Credit
Hard lessons, and occasional rewards, in an after-school work-study program.
By Mackenzie Evan Smith
Less is more at Union Pig and Chicken
The cocktail list includes a solitary entry: Rock and Rye.
By Hal B. Klein
Io
The former Iovino's in Mount Lebanon offers a new menu seems a near-perfect distillation of tasty, trendy and traditional
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Brassero Grill
A taco wagon brings Mexican food to the Strip District, and other spots around town
By Charlie Deitch
Magnifying Glass
by Nancy Krygowski
A Talk with The Composure
The pop-punk band readies its latest release.
By Nicole Chynoweth
Anti-Flag slows the pace, prepares for next strike
In a strange way, it was perhaps fortuitous that just as Anti-Flag was hitting its stride, George W. Bush was elected to office.
By Andy Mulkerin
Sunstar Music Series keeps spirit of biennial festival alive
The series kicks off this weekend with a show headlined by DJ Kalkutta
CD Reviews
New releases from Sun Ray, Shining Light; The Deceptions; and Surrounded by Mice
Critics' Picks
Local shows by Habibi, Conspirator, No Age and Eisley
Four notable choreographers are showcased in Dynamic Women of Dance
August Wilson Center Dance Ensemble hosts Sidra Bell and others
By Steve Sucato
Hospitality Suite
Playwright Roger Rueff upends expectations not only about where his play is going but also about who his characters are.
By Michelle Pilecki
And Baby Makes Seven
Director Linda Haston's fast pace focuses on playing it big and loud, more for comedy than depth.
By Gordon Spencer
The Pirates of Penzance
This is a production about swords. Swords and endless mugging.
By Ted Hoover
In a U.S. premiere, Pittsburgh Ballet stages a notable ballet version of A Streetcar Named Desire
"Blanche is probably the most complex character I have encountered in dance."
John Carter
A mega-budget adaptation of the Edgar Rice Burroughs' sci-fi serial is clunky and unnecessarily confusing
By Al Hoff
Film Kitchen
The monthly screening series of short local and indie films offers works from three filmmakers
By Bill O'Driscoll
Friends With Kids
One couple thinks they've solved the kids-ruin-romance dilemma
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
You likely already know if you want to see this anti-comedy "masterpiece"
Blunt Measures
Maybe leading Republicans do hate women
By Chris Potter
Savage Love
Mandatory reporting policies may be making children less safe.
Lynn Cullen Live 03/13/12
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live 03/07/12
Lynn Cullen Live 03/08/12
Lynn Cullen Live 03/09/12
Lynn Cullen Live 03/12/12
TPlus - Taking a Ride - CP TV
Short List: March 8 - 13
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
The mayor and the tenor: when Masloff met Pavarotti
By David S. Rotenstein
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: density or destiny edition
By Michael Machosky
The cassette-tape comeback has reached Pittsburgh's record stores
By Ethan Beck
