Oct 14-20, 2015

Vol. 25, No. 42

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Community Profile

The Carnegie’s Edward Hopper show reminds us of the painter’s singular importance

Hopper realized how fortunate we are not to have millennia of precursors like the Europeans

By Stuart Sheppard
Oct 14, 2015
Community Profile

The ToonSeum’s local comics showcase, plus two new pubs by local artists

Drawn in Pittsburgh impresses with range

By Bill O'Driscoll
Oct 14, 2015
News

Shawn Burton won a new trial for a murder he says he didn’t commit and has already served 20 years for. So how come the DA’s office won’t let him have it?

“I’m confident they were hoping he would become tired and just not fight anymore, but this is his life.”

By Rebecca Nuttall
Oct 14, 2015
News

Garfield’s “tiny house” has a bigger price tag than expected

Unforeseen site-prep costs — a big problem in blighted neighborhoods — are a major culprit

By Ryan Deto
Oct 14, 2015
News

This Just In: A look at local news online and on the tube

By Frances Sansig Rupp
Oct 14, 2015

Drink

Wallace’s Tap Room rethinks the hotel bar

“The idea is to bring in the culture of the community here.”

By Drew Cranisky
Oct 14, 2015
Food

Mighty Oak Barrel

With its comfortable, casual atmosphere and expertly prepared food, the new Mighty Oak Barrel is a worthy successor to the old Oakmont venue

By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth
Oct 14, 2015
Food

Nana’s in Bloomfield offers soul food and a cozy dining experience

The Penn Hills soul-food venue Ginson’s expands to a new location

By Ryan Deto
Oct 14, 2015

Literary Arts

Phillip Terman’s new poetry collection

The well-crafted poems in Our Portion coalesce around family, work and nature

By Fred Shaw
Oct 14, 2015
Literary Arts

Pittsburgh gets a Feminist Zine Fest

“It’s important to get inspired at a young age and be passionate about things.”

By Julia West
Oct 14, 2015
Music

Rachael Yamagata on Mandy Moore, loving without fear and weathering a decade of music-industry storms

“There is beauty in the darkest of places.”

By Caralyn Green
Oct 14, 2015
Music

On his newest record, Beaver County-based singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan’s work reflects the spirit of Western Pennsylvania

His career longevity has shown he’s not a quitter. He’s a survivor. Matthew Ryan is the boxer.

By Troy Michael
Oct 14, 2015
Music

Music On The Edge kicks off its 25th season with a fusion of Asian and American music

“It’s like a rotating exhibit in a museum, where the curator’s voice really decides what is going to be shown on those walls.”

By Alex Gordon
Oct 14, 2015
Music

Critics’ Picks, Oct. 15-21

Concerts by Mathew Tembo, Amy Bezunartea, The Devil Makes Three and Spirit Caravan

By Andrew Woehrel
Oct 14, 2015
Music

New Releases

Reviews of records by Sikes and The Park Plan

By Andrew Woehrel
Oct 14, 2015
Theater

Altar Boyz at CLO Cabaret

This high-voltage, high-concept off-Broadway hit is sure to blast away the cold

By Ted Hoover
Oct 14, 2015
Theater

Much Ado About Nothing at CMU Drama

There are times when viewers have to remind themselves that it’s a university production they’re watching

By Gerard Stanley Hornby
Oct 14, 2015
Theater

Pittsburgh Savoyards’ Iolanthe

Well-played music, strong voices move this Gilbert & Sullivan work along

By Ted Hoover
Oct 14, 2015
Screen

Coming Home

Chinese filmmaker Zhang Yimou’s melodrama explores the unresolved psychic aftermath of the Cultural Revolution

By Al Hoff
Oct 14, 2015
Screen

Dan Savage’s HUMP! Film Festival

The touring program of amateur-porn shorts returns to Pittsburgh, with fresh material

By Charlie Deitch
Oct 14, 2015
Screen

99 Homes

A drama rooted in the real-life horrors of the housing crisis

By Al Hoff
Oct 14, 2015
Sports

Wysocki: McConnell-Serio building something special at Pitt

If the day arrives when this city comes to its senses and finally puts up a statue of a Pittsburgh sports star of the fairer sex, there is no better candidate.

By Mike Wysocki
Oct 14, 2015

Opinion

Savage Love

P.S.: Lesbians, in my experience, are always helpful.

By Dan Savage
Oct 14, 2015
Opinion

Stuff We Like

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015

Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live 10/13/15

Audio & Video Archive

Oct 13, 2015
Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live 10/14/15

Audio & Video Archive

Oct 14, 2015
Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live 10/15/15

Audio & Video Archive

Oct 15, 2015
Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live 10/16/15

Audio & Video Archive

Oct 16, 2015
Lynn Cullen Live

Lynn Cullen Live 10/19/15

Audio & Video Archive

Oct 19, 2015

CP TV

Sharon Needles Voted Pittsburgh City Paper's Best Drag Performer 2015

CP TV Featured Video

By Ashley Murray
Oct 14, 2015
CP Weekend Podcast

CP Weekend Podcast - Oct. 16 - 18, 2015

By Celine Roberts and Aaron Warnick
Oct 16, 2015

Intro

Best of Pittsburgh 2015

The results of our annual Readers' Poll

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best of Culture & Nightlife

The results of our annual Readers’ Poll

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Local Visual Artist

Baron Batch

By Bill O'Driscoll
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Local Music Venue

Stage AE

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Local Theater Company

City Theatre

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Gallery for Local Artists

Most Wanted Fine Art

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Dance Company

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Literary Event

The Moth

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Local Comedian or Comedy Troupe

Bill Crawford

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Jazz/Blues Band or Performer

Jill West & Blues Attack

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Pop/Rock Band

Bastard Bearded Irishmen

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Metal Band

Dethlehem

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Alt-folk/Alt-country Band

The Armadillos

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best local hip-hop performer to be the next Mac Miller

Jasiri X

By Margaret Welsh
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Sports Bar

Jerome Bettis' Grille 36

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best LGBT Bar

5801 Video Lounge & Café

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best New Bar

The Flats on Carson

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Cocktail List

Tender Bar + Kitchen

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Bartender

Richie Walter (Cavo)

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Strip Club

Cheerleaders Gentlemen's Club

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Club

Cavo

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Bar to Pregame

Blue Line Grille

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Dive Bar

Jack's Bar

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Trivia Night

Brillobox

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Monthly/Weekly DJ Night

Pop Punk Night at the Smiling Moose

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Culture + Nightlife

Best Haunted Attraction

ScareHouse

By Celine Roberts
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best of Food & Drink

The results of our annual Readers’ Poll

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Downtown Lunch Spot

Emporio at Sienna Mercato

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best New Restaurant

Tako

By Al Hoff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Indian Restaurant

Taj Mahal

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Japanese Restaurant

Nakama

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Italian Restaurant

Piccolo Forno

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Thai Restaurant

Nicky's Thai Kitchen

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Chinese Restaurant

Sesame Inn

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Mexican/Latin American Restaurant

Mad Mex

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Middle-Eastern Restaurant

Aladdin's Eatery

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Contemporary American Restaurant

Eleven

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Steakhouse

Hyde Park

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Seafood

Penn Avenue Fish Company

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Sushi

Nakama

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Burger

Burgatory

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Pizza

Mineo's Pizza House

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Locally Made Wine or Spirit

Wigle Whiskey

By Ryan Deto
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Wings

Bigham Tavern

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Taco

Smoke BBQ Taqueria

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Coffeehouse

Espresso a Mano

By Rebecca Nuttall
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Desserts

La Gourmandine

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Bakery

Oakmont Bakery

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Bread

Mancini's Bakery

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Sunday Brunch

Grand Concourse

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Happy Hour

Mad Mex

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Waitstaff

Bigham Tavern

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Outdoor Dining

Harris Grill

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Late-Night Menu

Eat'n Park

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Local Beer

East End Brewing Company

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Restaurant Wine List

Sonoma Grille

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Restaurant Beer List

Sharp Edge

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Locally Made Wine or Spirit

Wigle Whiskey

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Food Truck

PGH Taco Truck

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Juice/Smoothie Bar

Pittsburgh Juice Company

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Food + Drink

Best Food Festival

St. Nicholas Greek Food Festival

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best of People & Places

The results of our annual Readers’ Poll

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Activist

Julia Johnson

By Rebecca Nuttall
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Local Male Athlete

Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh Pirates

By Charlie Deitch
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Drag Performer

Sharon Needles

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Day Trip

Ohiopyle State Park

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Nonprofit

Hello Bully

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Social Media Personality

Pittsburgh Dad

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Fashion Icon

Richard Parsakian

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Place to Hide From Zombies

Monroeville Mall

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Neighborhood Landmark

Cathedral of Learning

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Local Mascot

The Pirate Parrot

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Local Male Athlete

Andrew McCutchen

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
People + Places

Best Local Female Athlete

Meghan Klingenberg

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best of Goods & Services

The results of our annual Readers’ Poll

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Local Pet Store

Petagogy

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Local Bookstore

East End Book Exchange

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Local Store to Buy Music

Dave's Music Mine

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Local Store to Buy Furniture

Levin Furniture

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Place to Buy Vintage Clothing

Eons Fashion Antique

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Local Shoe Store

Littles Shoes

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Bowling Alley

Arsenal Lanes

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Local Jewelry Store

Henne Jewelers

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Hair Salon

Salon Ivy

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Barber Shop

Mister Grooming and Goods

By Ashley Murray
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Day Spa

Sewickley Spa

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Yoga Studio

Amazing Yoga

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Bicycle Shop

Thick Bikes

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Tattoo Shop

Artisan Tattoo Gallery

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Body-Piercing Shop

Hot Rod Piercing Company

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Vape Shop

Steel City Vapors

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Place to Adopt a Pet

Animal Friends

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Neighborhood Market

52^nd Street Market

By Celine Roberts
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Thrift Shop

Goodwill

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Flea Market

By Charlie Deitch
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best Car Dealer

Rohrich Automotive Group

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015
Goods + Services

Best City Tour

Just Ducky Tours

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015

This Week's Top Events

Short List: October 15 - 22

A high-gloss Michael Jackson tribute; Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain Tonight; the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh’s new space; comedian Bill Burr at Heinz Hall

By CP Staff
Oct 14, 2015