Arts

Gallery: New Orleans sends of Dr. John with massive second line, jazz funeral

By Matthew Hinton | June 24, 2019

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Dr. John was a worldwide ambassador for New Orleans music blending jazz, funk, blues, pop, boogie woogie, and rock and roll. This is how we send him off.

Dawn Richard to prove New Orleans has pop stars with Essence Fest debut

By Chelsea Brasted | June 17, 2019

“I always felt New Orleans was a woman who led like a king,” she said. “I wanted to tell that story.”

7 Bookstores in Pittsburgh So Hidden, You Just Might Miss Them

By Emma Diehl | June 12, 2019

For our friends who love books // we put together a subtle collection of Pittsburgh bookstores you may (or may not) have already cozied up in.

PHOTOS: Hundreds take to the streets for Dr. John’s Treme second line tribute

By Matthew Hinton | June 10, 2019

Dr. John was a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame musician blending blues, jazz, funk, pop, boogie woogie and rock and roll. 

Lost Binary: A different kind of Pride party

By Alex Galbraith | June 7, 2019

Celebrate Pride away from the parade with Lost Binary.

Q&A with Kenny Gould, editor of Hop Culture

By Aadam Soorma | June 4, 2019

A Steel City native, Kenny launched an online beer magazine out of his Shadyside apartment. After 2 years of scaling up in New York City, the Hop Culture team is moving back to Pittsburgh.

Shredding with Feralcat, the sax rock frontman

By Aadam Soorma | May 31, 2019

With the backing of a progressive rock ensemble, Pittsburgh’s other sax man Roger (Feralcat) Romero will drop a self-titled debut album this weekend.

New Orleanians: Photographer’s Instagram is a window to NOLA’s past, present

By Mary Staes | May 22, 2019

Steve Burmester’s Instagram page showcases images of New Orleans, carefully blended together showing a glimpse of the past and present in one glance.

Music Box Village’s newest addition showcases voices of the deaf community

By Mary Staes | May 22, 2019

For many people who can hear, the elevator is a quiet, awkward space. But the elevator is a big part of deaf culture where people can be as loud as they want.

Brooke Barker Sad Animal Facts

Q&A: Brooke Barker, author & illustrator of Sad Animal Facts

By Stephanie Brea | May 21, 2019

Did you know the illustrator who creates @SadAnimalFacts now lives in Pittsburgh? We chat with Brooke Barker about her favorite animal facts and places to visit in Pittsburgh.