A unique theatrical project blends the voices of women from the Hill District.
Precious
Dance Alloy dancers again showcase their choreographic chops.
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Footage from the Sept. 24 G20 protest.
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CP's news and politics blog. Most recent post (Nov. 20): Students continue taking it to the Tweets.
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Pittsburgh News
Lost Key
Lost Key
By Chris Young - November 19, 2009
Development at crucial point as Hill House's Frazier departs
Safe Choice
Safe Choice
By Chris Potter - November 19, 2009
City facing its own choice on abortion-clinic protection
Cut Down
By Charlie Deitch - November 19, 2009
ICA rejects budget, student tax while urging further spending reductions
Laying a Bad Foundation?
By Chris Young - November 19, 2009
Pens may have violated CBA on hotel project
The Art of Compliance
By Bill O'Driscoll - November 19, 2009
Groups forced to sign statements to get funding
Pittsburgh Views
What's the Matter With Jason Altmire?
By Chris Potter - November 19, 2009
... Nothing a massive transplant won't fix
This Just In: November 19 - 26
This Just In: November 19 - 26
By Frances Sansig Monahan - November 19, 2009
Highlights from the local TV news: A Grave Situation
Savage Love
By Dan Savage - November 19, 2009
I am a happily married, happily nonmonogamous male. We are not wild swinger types.
Letters to the editor: November 18 - 25
November 19, 2009
Feedback from our readers: Protesting the coverage of his protest of the protesters
Pittsburgh Books
Author Stephen Elliot visits with his memoir of
Author Stephen Elliot visits with his memoir of "moods, masochism and murder."
By Lucy Leitner - November 19, 2009
The book is a diary for the ADD generation
Pittsburgh On Stage
Glengarry Glen Ross
Glengarry Glen Ross
By Michelle Pilecki - November 19, 2009
Getting into the skins of these guys hurts like a punch in the throat.
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
By Ted Hoover - November 19, 2009
Goldstein creates a laser-sharp, slick and professional How to Succeed that serves as a highly polished setting for this student company.
Titanic
By Alan W. Petrucelli - November 19, 2009
For all the rockin' and rollin', Titanic has a few standouts.
A unique theatrical project blends the voices of women from the Hill District.
A unique theatrical project blends the voices of women from the Hill District.
By Bill O'Driscoll - November 19, 2009
"We didn't know we knew each other."
Actor David Cale brings his new solo show to the Warhol.
Actor David Cale brings his new solo show to the Warhol.
By Melissa Meinzer - November 19, 2009
"He was so beautiful-looking, he was seducing sparrows."
Dance Alloy dancers again showcase their choreographic chops.
Dance Alloy dancers again showcase their choreographic chops.
By Steve Sucato - November 19, 2009
"A dance about Post-it notes" is how Michael Walsh describes his contribution.
Point Park's annual Pittsburgh Connections program delivers a strong mix of dance works.
Point Park's annual Pittsburgh Connections program delivers a strong mix of dance works.
By Steve Sucato - November 19, 2009
Weinstein-Storey's modern dance work about disgruntled South African mine workers, set to composer Hugh Masekela's fiery jazz, burst with aggression and attitude.
Suzanne Westenhoefer says comedy is therapy -- for the comics.
Suzanne Westenhoefer says comedy is therapy -- for the comics.
By Melissa Meinzer - October  8, 2009
"All comics want to be therapists, or want to be rock stars."
Pittsburgh Music
Lohio's new lineup releases a five-song EP that's full of surprises
Lohio's new lineup releases a five-song EP that's full of surprises
By Aaron Jentzen - November 19, 2009
Lohio's new lineup releases a five-song EP that's full of surprises
Black Tusk brings its Savannah swamp-metal to 31st Street Pub this Sunday
Black Tusk brings its Savannah swamp-metal to 31st Street Pub this Sunday
By Margaret Welsh - November 19, 2009
"When you're playing in such a hot place, it's so humid all the time, it's really hard to not make heavy music."
Lo-fi indie darling Jay Reatard: media manipulator, or simply dense?
Lo-fi indie darling Jay Reatard: media manipulator, or simply dense?
By Andy Mulkerin - November 19, 2009
The new record preserves both the awkward angst with which Reatard's made a name for himself and the incredibly simple and sensible pop structure he's long hung it upon.
Acoustic folk-punks The Frantic Heart of It release debut at BRICKS benefit
By Manny Theiner - November 19, 2009
"I tried to write songs from the point of view of a man with a career, a wife and two kids, trying to reconcile that with ideals I'd had my whole life."
Satin Gum delivers its fuzzed-out A-game with new full-length
Satin Gum delivers its fuzzed-out A-game with new full-length
By Aaron Jentzen - November 19, 2009
The first song, "Dance Me Home," is an unequivocal statement of intent: a wistful, blissful power-pop chorus strapped to a woozy guitar figure.
Eastern Watershed Quartet release The Klez Dispensers
Eastern Watershed Quartet release The Klez Dispensers
By Manny Theiner - November 19, 2009
Rather than just the classic Jewish-music genre, Eastern Watershed revels in the connections to Eastern European cultures.
Pittsburgh Food
Simmie's Restaurant & Lounge
Simmie's Restaurant & Lounge
By Angelique Bamberg and Jason Roth - November 19, 2009
A well-prepared selection of fresh fish tops this menu of Southern-style comfort food
Dining Listings
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Pittsburgh On Screen
2012 - The end is very nigh in this global-scale disaster pic
2012
By Al Hoff - November 19, 2009
The end is very nigh in this global-scale disaster pic
Precious - Standout performances highlight a thought-provoking drama about a poor teen-ager
Precious
By Al Hoff - November 19, 2009
Standout performances highlight a thought-provoking drama about a poor teen-ager
An Education - A coming-of-age story set in 1961 England is two-thirds of a wonderful movie.
An Education
By Harry Kloman - November 19, 2009
A coming-of-age story set in 1961 England is two-thirds of a wonderful movie.
The Blind Side - A fresh start helps a troubled kid achieve success on the gridiron
The Blind Side
By Al Hoff - November 19, 2009
A fresh start helps a troubled kid achieve success on the gridiron
Planet 51 - Yikes! An alien planet is invaded by a human.
Planet 51
By Al Hoff - November 19, 2009
Yikes! An alien planet is invaded by a human.
Pittsburgh Art
The Mattress Factory's latest Gestures show is by turns sobering and touching.
The Mattress Factory's latest Gestures show is by turns sobering and touching.
By Melissa Kuntz - November 19, 2009
The tenuousness of existence seemed to color my perception of the remainder of this very strong exhibition.
Pittsburgh little museum devoted to animation and comics art expands -- and moves Downtown.
Pittsburgh little museum devoted to animation and comics art expands -- and moves Downtown.
By Melissa Meinzer - November 19, 2009
"We are all Mickey Mouse, we are all SpongeBob."
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Short List: Week of November 19 - 26
Short List: Week of November 19 - 26
November 19, 2009
Thu., Nov. 19 -- Poetry "'What we'd like to do,' he said / 'is include some local poets / in the entertainment.'" So begins a characteristically wry verse by Ed Ochester. At the sixth annual ACLU Bill of Rights Poetry Reading, however, the poets are the whole show.
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