Arts

Psyanky Ukrainian tradition of decorating Easter eggs

One Smart-Looking Egg: Pittsburgh and the Art of Pysanky

By Emma Diehl | April 14, 2022

We chatted with Melissa Rogers to understand pysanky, an ancient Ukrainian tradition. Learn more about the history of this Easter tradition.

documentaries about Pittsburgh

9 documentaries about Pittsburgh history

By Brian Conway | April 13, 2022

From punk music in the ‘80s to a documentary about the polio vaccine, there is a lot of local history to watch

Brunchfaced: Jazz Fest Edition

By Angelique Dyer | April 13, 2022

I can’t think of any better way to help celebrate Jazz Fest’s 50 years of joy than with something else that brings me joy: BRUNCH.

Sierra Camille Kay’s painting puppet is a marriage between art and marionette

By Marielle Songy | April 4, 2022

Kay pulls MiMi’s strings as she paints French Quarter landscapes, street performers, self-portraits, and anything else that she finds interesting.

Exploring Somerville’s Bow Market

By Daniela Cintron | April 1, 2022

Between full-time tenants and temporary pop-ups, Bow Market has become the place to come try out a diverse offering by local small businesses. 

The Return of Big Chief Darryl Montana on Mardi Gras 2022

By Matthew Hinton | March 31, 2022

In the bright light of Mardi Gras mornings, the dancing and colorful beads and feathers from Montana’s suits are so vivid and saturated they leave an afterimage on the retinas. Accompanied by the shaking and thumping tambourine, and the singing and yelling of the traditional chants, the boisterous scene leaves a memory etched on the mind long after. 

Art of Purpose: a Q&A with artist Natiq Jalil

By Taylor Fowler | February 25, 2022

Get to know Natiq Jalil’s artistic journey, biggest accomplishments (so far), and the top Pittsburgh spots he’d take an out-of-towner.

Songbird Artistry: A Family Affair

By Cassidy Swanson | February 25, 2022

Families that craft together, stay together — at least for this Pittsburgh family.

UrSol The Chanter

urSol the Chanter – Jim Henson’s Mysterious Gift to Pittsburgh

By Boaz Frankel | February 18, 2022

Did you know that urSol The Chanter from the 1982 film “The Dark Crystal” is part of the permanent collection at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh? 

My Amazing Cheap Date: Vietnamese Cuisine, and Local Brew

By Mary Staes | February 14, 2022

“My Amazing Cheap Date” takes viewers through a variety of fresh, fun, and charming date ideas in the great city of New Orleans — all for $50 or less.