Vol. 25, No. 5
For Peduto administration, transparency is still a work in progress
"For transparency to be meaningful, it has to apply to matters that are important."
By Alex Zimmerman
Despite some concerns, Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto gets high marks for freshman year
"A lot of the changes we've done go to the core of the city's culture."
By Rebecca Nuttall
Wigle's wood-finishes line rolls out Sassafras Whiskey
"We want to help form an educated spirit population."
By Celine Roberts
Subba Asian Restaurant
A humble North Side venue does right by Nepalese, Chinese and Indian cuisine
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
The humble chicken wing gets seriously fried at Chick'n Bubbly
Korean-style fried chicken finds a match with bubble tea at this Oakland eatery
By Al Hoff
Davon Magwood's new live CD, plus local shows
"I obviously have a hard time finding work because I hate everything."
By Bill O'Driscoll
A conversation with novelist Stewart O'Nan
The Pittsburgh-based author discusses his new novel about the final days of F. Scott Fitzgerald
Flipping Through the Lingerie Section of a JC Penny Catalogue
By Bernadette Ulsamer
Antibalas and Zap Mama join forces on collaborative tour
"We are four women and Antibalas is all men onstage; it's easy to combine that energy."
By Andy Mulkerin
Former Idol contestant Latia Lee bounces back from tragedy
She releases a new EP next week, two years after her brother's murder
By Michael Crandle
Critics' Picks, Jan. 29-Feb. 4
New releases from locals Telavision and Donora, plus a tribute to Lead Belly, the Red Bull Thre3style DJ competition, and Pig Destroyer comes to Altar
New Releases
Recent music from R. Weis and Moenaw Naedon
The PBT begins moving up to the majors with Beauty and the Beast
"What I am trying to do is step out and do things we really haven't done."
By Steve Sucato
The Little Mermaid at Pittsburgh Musical Theater
The troupe outdoes itself in showcasing some amazingly talented local singers
By Ted Hoover
The 2015 Oscar-nominated Live Action short films screen
Catch these on the big screen before filling out your ballot
The 2015 Oscar-nominated Animated Shorts
Five short films screen theatrically before the awards show
Black Sea
A thriller about searching for treasure using a submarine
A Most Violent Year
A period drama set in 1981 New York about one man's drive to succeed
Two Days, One Night
Against the backdrop of a shaky economy, a Belgian woman fights for her job and her dignity
Savage Love
"If you're allergic to latex, your dildo will have to be cleaned — and cleaned properly — before you move from one hole to the other."
By Dan Savage
Stuff We Like
Lynn Cullen Live 1/28/15
Audio & Video Archive
Lynn Cullen Live 1/29/15
Lynn Cullen Live 1/30/15
Lynn Cullen Live 2/2/15
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto gets high marks for freshman year - CP TV
CP Weekend Podcast - Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2015
By Ashley Murray and Margaret Welsh
Short List: January 28 - February 5
Brahman/i at Quantum Theatre; Vanessa German at Concept Gallery; Corita Kent at the Warhol; Alba Flamenco at the Kelly-Strayhorn
By Mars Johnson
The choices are few but the stakes are high in Pa.'s upcoming primary
By Colin Williams
Dave and Andy's says goodbye, Construction Junction turns 25 with wine, and more Pittsburgh food news
By Rachel Wilkinson
Power-ranking the Pirates' 2024 walkup music
The cassette-tape comeback has reached Pittsburgh's record stores
By Ethan Beck
