As winter approaches, and we look outside our windows to see the first bit of snow covering the streets and sidewalks, we tend to miss the warmer days. We reminisce of cookouts and bon fires, night swimming and road trips. Well, this week’s post I wanted to bring a bit of the warm weather back to everyone. It...
When local sculptor David Calfo found out that participants in this year’s annual Arbor Aid fundraiser were only allowed to use salvaged material in their entries, all he could do was smile. For the last few decades, Calfo has made a career of shaping the remnants of old mills, train stations and other iconic Steel City architecture into...
Last Wednesday I had the extreme pleasure of witnessing one of the greatest singer/songwriters perform at Pittsburgh’s Club Café. Joshua James put on an emotionally powerful show that drove some of the audience members to a trance. If you haven’t heard of Joshua, I’ll try not to judge; however you might have actually heard his hit, “Coal War,”...
We all know that October is home to some of Pittsburgh’s hottest Halloween parties. A fun combination of sexy and scary comes to life, especially when you are a Maniac. But while girls are dressing up as sexy cats or police officers, while guys are trying their hardest to resemble Brad Pitt circa 1999’s Fight Club, or while...
"Such is the inherent sweetness of Goldheart Assembly’s debut that the listener can’t fail to be touched by its charms." - BBC It’s true- listening to Goldheart Assembly’s debut record, Wolves & Thieves, captivates you. Having taken the UK by storm, this indie-style pop/rock band plays with a passionate force that translates well to music lovers and enthusiasts...
Apple stores world over have turned into memorial sites, many an iPhone 4S is on reserve, and, classic black turtlenecks are selling out everywhere. The passing of Apple co-founder and imaginative innovator Steve Jobs surely left many saddened....but what he did for not only technology but also for pop culture is absolutely undeniable. His legacy was not only...
Grammy award-nominated singer/songwriter, Katie Herzig played to to a SOLD OUT crowd in New York City on Monday, September 19 as she celebrated the release of her newest album, The Waking Sleep. Katie's fifth and latest studio effort is garnering loads of industry buzz and MANIAC was fortunate to catch up with the songstress recently to chat about...
On Saturday night, my husband and I had the pleasure of meeting actor Joe Manganiello at the oh-so-delicious Savoy Restaurant & Lounge in the Strip District. Manganiello was friendly and gladly posed with a recent issue of Maniac Magazine! He is a true Pittsburgh guy, Steelers fan, and was enjoying the evening with a group of friends. Manganiello...
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How many Maniacs are 'True Blood' fans? (How could you NOT be, is a better question!) Join actor/resident hottie Joe Manganiello (who plays werewolf Alcide on the hit show) at SAVOY Restaurant & Lounge this SATURDAY September 10th, at 7pm. Maniac is thrilled that Joe is stopping by to try SAVOY's (delish!) Award-Winning menu! Manganiello - a Steelers...
