There's a fireplace. There's a cozy room that's dimly lit by an oversized vintage lamp. There's a typewriter sitting on a handmade bench. Then, mixed into it all, hang works of art for two solo exhibits in the gallery. I'm not talking about someone's living room or house party. No, this describes the space created by Sarah Humphrey,...
Entertainment is what we all go out looking for. We want something to excite us, to make us laugh, cry, to feel. On November 8th, Pittsburgh kicked off their annual Three Rivers Film Festival, an event that’s been celebrated for 32 years. With each year, the events and films have only gotten bigger and better. With the creation of...
Walk into downtown restaurant Butcher and the Rye and you will immediately know that you stepped into something special. Every detail is accounted for. My personal favorite are the rabbit shaped bronze casted hooks underneath the bar counter. Go upstairs and look at the bookshelf- it's like an 17th Century scientific library. While you sip on your ultra...
Mark the date on your calendar –eatPGH is releasing their second book, Pittsburgh Chef’s Table: Extraordinary Recipes from the Steal City, on December 17, 2013! Get ready to be transported into the Pittsburgh dining scene. The book will be featuring 50 of the Burgh’s top dining hot spots and you’ll be able to recreate specialty dishes with over...
Edward Marc Chocolatier has to be some of my favorite chocolate out there. I make sure to always buy some when I stop into the Milkshake Factory on East Carson Street in the South Side. From the chocolate covered Oreos to their truffles, my mouth always waters when I think about them. That is why I was overly...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we here at Maniac want to take a moment to recognize some of the strongest women out there. I got a chance to speak to one of those women, namely Sonia Kashuk-makeup artist and founder of Sonia Kashuk Beauty, on her experiences as a successful business woman with an awesome Beauty...
For country artist Sydney Hutchko, performing the National Anthem for the Pittsburgh Pirates 4th Playoff game is an opportunity that hits close to heart, and close to home. As an immeasurable Pirates fan herself, Sydney’s Pirates-loving-family-roots date back to 1921 during her Great Grandparents first date. The date that started it all included a trolley car ride to Forbes...
Kanye vs Kimmel So, apparently Jimmy Kimmel really pissed off another celebrity with his spoof of Kanye West’s BBC interview Thursday night. Using two bratty youngsters to replace Kanye during the parody interview, they mock West’s attempt at boasting his top of the charts success. During the original interview, West mentioned rappers were the new rock stars and...
October seems to carry a lot of annual excitement. We’ve got arguably the most beautiful season, a day to dress up as anyone you please with any amount of clothes you please and most importantly all of the ridiculously amazing albums being released. Maniac has been on the edge of their seat awaiting these upcoming releases! Justin Timberlake’s...
