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Guide to all of the holiday performances in Pittsburgh this year

By Lindsay Patross | November 20, 2019

From the classic Nutcracker ballet to the soon-to-be-new classic Yinzer Yuletide with Rick Sebak, there is a holiday event for everyone. We’ve put together a guide to every holiday performance in Pittsburgh this year. 

How to Celebrate Thanksgiving in New Orleans

By Matt Haines | November 20, 2019

Those who love Thanksgiving tend to love it because it’s an opportunity to gather with our family and/or neighbors over an incredible meal. Those who love New Orleans tend to love it because — well, gathering over great food is basically what we do everyday, Thanksgiving or not!

Fighting the Good Fight: How local military veterans are helping one another transition into civilian life

By Suzanne Pfefferle Tafur | November 20, 2019

Transitioning from military life to civilian life in any city can be a major challenge for veterans. Here’s how New Orleans businesses and your neighbors are stepping up to help.

Inner Groove Oakmont Bakery

Inner Groove Partners with Oakmont Bakery on a Gingerbread Beer

By Aadam Soorma | November 19, 2019

This weekend, you can try ‘Ginger Bell Rock’ – a festive brown ale brewed in Verona using 10 dozen gingerbread cookies from Oakmont Bakery.

Chasing the Future: Dooky Chase’s embraces past, present as it plans for future endeavors

By James Cullen | November 19, 2019

Three months after the death of Chef Leah Chase, her family talks about how paying homage to her memory fuels their future endeavors.

Haunted NOLA: The Beauregard-Keyes House

By Michael DeMocker | November 19, 2019

The most well-known ghost stories swirling around the Beauregard-Keyes house in the 1100 block of Chartres Street involve one of the house’s namesakes, Confederate General P.G.T. Beauregard. But, a binder has documented multiple apparitions within.

PICS: Stache Dash raises funds, awareness for prostate cancer

By Matthew Hinton | November 19, 2019

Men, women, and even babies donned mustaches Nov. 17 for the two-mile run, starting at Central City BBQ.

Civil War Pittsburgh

The Slaw 03: Civil War Pittsburgh // Make+Matter & Burghwood // Abjuration’s 2nd Anniversary

By Lindsay Patross | November 19, 2019

In this episode of The Slaw: Staying on top of Pittsburgh, we talk to Rich Condon who runs the Civil War Pittsburgh website. Through events and social media, Rich shares the stories and places around Western Pennsylvania that were significant to the Civil War. Our collaboration segment spotlights the Make+Matter shop in Lawrenceville and our event selection is the Abjuration Brewing 2nd Anniversary Party on November 30.

Now at The Frick – ‘Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage & Screen’

By Jessa Gibboney | November 18, 2019

Showcasing the American actress’ story through her style choices, The Frick’s latest exhibit is an approachable celebration of self-expression.

PICS: Take a tour inside some of New Orleans’ weirdest and unique homes

By Matthew Hinton | November 18, 2019

The 3rd annual New Orleans Weird Homes Tour opened the doors of 10 of the Crescent City’s quirkiest houses.