Pittsburgh

Icelandic Artist Ragnar Kjartansson and Friends performs tonight at Carnegie Music Hall at 8 pm.

I live in Fox Chapel, which isn’t exactly known as the hub of Pittsbrugh dining. In the past few years, the area has seen the arrival of a few new eateries – but none has even come close to its newest. Burgatory Bar opened in January. Located at the Waterworks strip mall, it took the place previously occupied...

Pittsburgh Profile: Freestyle www.thefrzy.com Manager: Haseeb Qureshi Avenue Artist Management 703-795-6787 hq@aamtalent.com   Pittsburgh  has always been a force in the evolution of music, from the legendary jazz clubs that sprouted throughout the Hill District in the 1940’s and 50’s, to the “Pittsburgh Doo-Wop Sound,” in the 1950’s and 60’s, and now, in the first decades of the...

When the band members from The Composure released their album, “Strings Attached,” in November 2010, it stood as the culmination of three years of recording, multiple member changes and depleting bank accounts. It is a rock story of creative sweat and personal sacrifice that turned out to be both punk and pop.

To all those people out there who claim that Pittsburgh lacks the excitement of cities like New York and LA, I say: haven’t you heard? Pittsburgh has been hailed as “The Hollywood of The East Coast” No, I’m not trying to say that the Burgh is as much a haven of excess and glamour as the real Hollywood...

A silent auction will be held at the February/March 2011 Launch Party this Friday, February 25th.  All proceeds will go to the Max Talbot Foundation which works towards improving the lives of those who are dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti.  Thank you sincerely to all those sponsoring this auction! Mattress World http://www.mattressworld.com/ Exquisite Event...

Word of mouth is often the best advertising for a business, not only because its free, but because it spreads like wildfire, something Patty Bell knows very well. Some people (including this MANIAC) might say Patty is living the dream: she employs her friends, works with celebrities and models, and gets to make people pretty- as her job.

Tucked away in quaint downtown Sewickley rests No Good Riding Hood, a full service interior design business. Though only open since July, No Good Riding Hood has already secured its territory as a one-of-a-kind place; something owner April Meredith calls “Funk’tional Design.” A small storefront offers transportation to a world revolving around the “Funk’tional Design” idea. This MANIAC...

If you were to stroll down Ellsworth Avenue in Shadyside, it would be near impossible to miss Hip’tique—a boutique located in a 120 year old Victorian house that is painted bright green, pink, and blue. Nestled into a row of shops that, in comparison, seem lackluster, Hip’tique offers a shopping experience as distinctive as the building’s exterior. The...

December welcomed the opening of Stage AE, the newest and hippest music venue in Pittsburgh. Located on the North Shore, Stage AE is only the second indoor and outdoor music venue in the country. It boasts some state-of-the-art equipment—from lighting to acoustical systems. It also has some serious bragging rights in the area of opening artists. On December...