Arts

The art of facade: painter Ann Auricchio’s murals create iconic looks

By Chelsea Brasted | December 3, 2019

A door that fades into the wall around it. A concrete wall that looks as it though it’s been there for decades. A column seemingly carved from stone — and all of it’s fake. What is real, though, is the work and love that goes into making everything Ann Marie Auricchio’s brush touches

How you can hear all the New Orleans artists nominated for the 2020 Grammys

By Mary Staes | November 21, 2019

Here’s a list of our artists nominated and a sampling of their music.

Becoming Professor X: Mia Young takes hip-hop to a new degree

By James Cullen | November 21, 2019

Mia Young is a superhero. Known by most as Mia X, her origin story isn’t rooted in one cataclysmic event, but a lifetime of breaking and remaking the rules and doing the improbable.

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. 

Review of Live! at Kingfly – the Strip District’s weekly jazz night

By David Bernabo | November 11, 2019

Head to Kingfly Spirits on Thursdays (7pm to 10pm) for Live! at Kingfly – where musicians are encouraged to experiment in a fun, unique space.

Heart and Soul: The Soul Rebels’ Erion Williams Plays, Pays it Forward

By James Cullen | November 7, 2019

As proud as he is of his onstage accomplishments, it’s what he does offstage, teaching at the Trombone Shorty Academy and at the Roots of Music, that inspires him the most.

Arie Cole

The Slaw Episode 01: Arie Cole // Larder // Sunny Side Up Brunch 

By Lindsay Patross | November 5, 2019

Arie Cole’s journey from day job to full-time DJ // Larder // Sunny Side Up Brunch

Here’s how to survive a soggy Voodoo Fest

By Matt Haines | October 25, 2019

What to do if it rains, where to get your tickets and the best ways to get there.

A Sandwich with author Damon Young

By Boaz Frankel | October 21, 2019

We sat down at Bier’s Pub in the Northside to chat with Damon Young. His 2019 release – What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker – is available now.

The Pittsburgh Zine Fair: Meet the Makers Behind the Zines

By Jessa Gibboney | October 9, 2019

Pittsburgh’s DIY community of zine publishers will mark a celebratory gathering on Sunday, Oct 27 at Ace Hotel. It’s free to attend and all ages are welcome.