By Richard Finch Jonathan Gray was passing through Boise, Idaho on a yearlong hitchhiking journey when he heard about the Occupy Wall Street movement. Eager to get involved, the 23 year old activist left for New York, his plans a …
Arts & Entertainment
By Amy Crawford Dan Watkins recently enjoyed a quiet afternoon with a decaf Americano while grading papers at Delanie’s Coffee in the Southside. Watkins, a professor at Duquesne, enjoys the “excellent” coffee and comfortable atmosphere that Delanie’s has to offer. …
By Aldona Bird Jazz singer Carolyn Perteete performed in the Point Park University ballroom on Thursday, October 13, 2011. There was free food for students, and other fun activities including caricature drawings. This events was part of Point Park’s weekly …
By Amy Crawford On a recent fall day, Starry Ray of Squirrel Hill was spending her lunch break riding her bicycle on the Eliza Furnace Trail downtown. She wasn’t alone. During the lunchtime hours, this trail, as well as the …
By Lindsay Brandt “Everybody should have the opportunity to dance,” Impulse President Megan Beavis said. She then explained that this year the Impulse dance team has open rehearsals. Every Wednesday, anybody who wants to dance along with the team members …
By Amy Crawford Point Park students can now experience the polka-dotted mannequins of Yayoi Kusama’s Repetitive Vision, Winifred Lutz’s urban garden and many other pieces of installation art at Pittsburgh’s Mattress Factory museum for free. Students can also get free admission to the …
Compiled by Alex Perry Rock & Pop The Crosstown Band September 10, 2011 @ 10:00 p.m. *Over 21; Hard Rock Café Ballyhoo! September 14, 2011 @ 8:30 p.m. *All ages; Hard Rock Café Ana Popovic September 21, 2011 @ 8:30 …
Compiled by Amy Crawford Check out these great events from the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust in September and October! Tickets are available at the box office at Theater Square, online at pgharts.org, or call 412-456-6666. WICKED The Benedum Center 32 performances …
By Nicole Chynoweth Sultry…sexy…dramatic: These are all adjectives professional make-up artist Lisa Johnson uses to describe the effects of wearing smokey eye make-up. “If it’s executed well, according to the shape of the eye, it makes the eyes look bigger, …