The blood of a sex worker plays a surprisingly significant, wildly progressive role in The Coffin Maker
It would have been easy for Mark Clayton Southers to tell the story of The Coffin Maker without mentioning sex worker at all, and yet, he takes the opportunity to humanize them.
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Raising Resources and Funds for ALZ
Next week, The Alzheimer’s Association have a series of impactful awareness programs and a unique full day of community-led fundraisers.
Pittsburgh has a thriving barbershop chorus that’s shirking straw hat stereotypes in favor of inclusivity
Vocal Confluence is Pittsburgh’s only all voice barbershop a cappella chorus that is expanding membership and bringing the form into the 21st century.
Lynn Cullen Live – “I’m voting for the convicted felon.” God help us. (06-11-24)
Lynn and Susan disapproved of the surreptitious recording made of Justice Alito at a private event. It didn’t tell us anything we didn’t already know and it ain’t journalism. Also, the Federal Elections Commission is allowing more and more money into our election cycle and allowing PACs to work with campaigns, something that had been…
Eat’n Park anniversary ice cream, a yappy hour benefit, and more Pittsburgh food news
This week’s Pittsburgh food news includes a new drink from Turner’s, a Father’s Day feast, new restaurant arrivals in Squirrel Hill and Greenfield, an Eat’n Park and Millie’s collab, and more.
Playwright Mark Clayton Southers crosses time and genres in The Coffin Maker
The Coffin Maker is not just any play; it’s a rich tapestry of history, humor, and raw storytelling. Set in 1849 Oklahoma, the play transports audiences back in time, capturing the essence of the era through meticulous attention to detail in dialogue, costumes, and set design.
Lynn Cullen Live – Lots of topics covered (06-10-24)
Lots of topics covered: Steelers owner Art Rooney Sr’s floating casino raided by the FBI in the thirties, later sinking under suspicious circumstances; Capital Police officers injured in protecting the Capital on 1/6 booed by Republicans in the state House in Harrisburg; the fear that keeps Trump voters in line; the myth that most homeless…
Adaptive POGOH brings new mobility options to the Eliza Furnace Trail
Seven new adaptive cycles, including a cargo bike and hand-crank tricycle, will make Pittsburgh’s bike network easier to use for riders with disabilities.
Now Hiring in Pittsburgh: Duolingo, Wigle Whiskey, The National Council of Jewish Women, and more
Looking for a new job? We searched through local employment guides to curate a list of the best job openings around Pittsburgh, including a senior learning designer for music at Duolingo, a social media specialist, a bartender, and more.
Affordable-ish Housing in Pittsburgh: Ice cream city edition
What if ice cream were the most important thing?
Comedian Chris Fleming is going to F around, and Pittsburgh is gonna find out
After what Bottlerocket Social Hall calls years of trying, Chris Fleming will visit the venue this month across three days for six shows, in which he’ll take to the stage with recently developed bits in his signature animated, flamboyant, and musical style.
Lynn Cullen Live – Lynn was joined by Milton Holt for a spirited discussion on the current state of politics in America. (06-06-24)
Lynn was joined by Milton Holt for a spirited discussion on the current state of politics in America. Lynn voiced her fears about the future and while Milton shares many of them, he also offered hope and eloquently talked about how gratitude and sacrifice have gone missing from our national conversation and our national character.…
Clare Beams births a new kind of pregnancy horror with The Garden
Beams drew from her own pregnancy experience and a real-life drug to construct an eerie period novel examining how the medical community mistreats and manipulates women.
Lynn Cullen Live – Corrupting Culture of Unregulated Capitalism (06-05-24)
Lynn talks about the corrupting culture of unregulated capitalism on our government, our culture, our national character. And yet most Americans can’t conceive of a system that does not put the accumulation of wealth as its highest virtue. A true failure of imagination. She cites corporations buying up affordable housing stock, veterinary and denistry practices,…
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Wine to Remember is Aging Well
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month continues with the 8th annual Wine to Remember event on Thursday, June 13th in the majestic rotunda of The Pennsylvanian.
Floating palaces and “pleasure scows”: Pittsburgh’s colorful history of raucous riverboats
Though it’s still possible to dine on the water, get raucous on a floating tiki lounge, or take in a meal and riverfront sights during a Gateway Clipper cruise, the days of big bands on barges and spectacular police raids are long gone.
FREE WILL ASTROLOGY June 6-12
Plan your week with a little help from Free Will Astrology, an astrological forecast that asks you to consider the tender care of Willie Nelson’s guitar and the secrets of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s brain worm.
Coming out isn’t just a one-time thing
I came out to my family, one person at a time, over a period of two years. With each person, it was harder than the next; each conversation more emotional and heartbreaking than another.
Pittsburgh’s top events: June 6-12
Looking for something to do in Pittsburgh this week? From the Bloomfield Prom to Modest Mouse at Stage AE to the International Day Parade and Festival, there’s always something happening in the Steel City!
Anxiety and dread meet youthful nostalgia at KAWS + Warhol
While The Andy Warhol Museum is not normally associated with kids, the new KAWS + Warhol exhibit brings a macabre youthful vibe into the space.
Eat’n Park celebrates 75 years as one of Pittsburgh’s favorite gathering places
Eat’n Park is celebrating 75 years, marking the anniversary of its opening day on June 5. When it comes to Pittsburghers’ affinity for the restaurant, not much has changed since its opening day.
