Featured Stories
Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Overwhelmed by the flood of texts, tweets and status updates? Whether you're a World of Warcraft junkie or craving a clean break from cyberspace, you're not going to want to miss this year's wats:ON? Festival at Carnegie Mellon. From the Moog to the MacBook Pro, 20th-century artists have re-imagined the concept of virtual reality in works that span everything from film to fiction. And with
Avatar topping Hollywood' s highest grossing film list, the festival's theme couldn't be more timely. Ready for some adventures in virtuality?
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Elaine Labalme
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
It's a Lenten thing and a Pittsburgh thing so during Lent it's a very big thing. We're talking fish frys and if you haven't been to one, we recommend you take the bait. From the best in town to the 30-something Lenten Fish Fry Society, here's what you need to know to get hooked.
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Carl Kurlander
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
As he promotes his movie,
A Tale of Two Cities, all over the continent, Carl Kurlander gets asked a lot about Pittsburgh and our story of transformation. What do they learn from our story? Hear how Pittsburgh is viewed by outsiders from Carl's perspective then see him and his movie this Saturday at Southside Works.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Here's your chance to join Pop City and see the modern, stunning and green Fairmont Hotel. On Tuesday, March 30, one day after their Grand Opening, we debut the first of a series of Pop the Cork! events. While some will be salons with stimulating discussion, this one will be a meet and greet with drinks and appetizers generously provided by the Fairmont. But you must R.S.V.P. and space is limited so don't delay.
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Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
With some 40 million albums sold worldwide, 10 Grammys and a trendy
clothing line—not to mention a talented wife named Beyoncé—it's no
wonder Jay-Z's name soars to the top of the list when it comes to hip
hop superstars. Last week, the Brooklyn-born rap star and business
mogul kicked off his Blueprint 3 Tour in NYC's Madison Square Garden,
and on Tues. March 16, fans at Mellon Arena will get in on the action.
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Don't miss the celebration this Thursday as our gifted photographer is feted in his first gallery exhibit. James Gallery will display dozens of Pop City masthead photographs, beautifully framed and available for sale. The show premieres March 11, continuing through April 17. And tomorrow night Pop City will be there celebrating Brian as well as our fourth birthday. Hope to see you there but first, please R.S.V.P here.
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Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Vivian Loftness blazed a green trail in Pittsburgh when she arrived at Carnegie Mellon a few decades ago and she continues to be on the forefront of architecture and building performance. Read about a leader in her field then watch her inspiring TEDxLP video about our mortal imperative to preserve the earth for our children and how we can do it.
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Joann Cantrell
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
If there's one defining feature of Pittsburgh, it's our rivers and specifically, our glorious riverfronts. Meet the group that pioneered efforts in creating trails and outdoor recreation along our waterways: Friends of the Riverfront.
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Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
Fiery. Kinetic. Bold. Beautiful. These are just a few words that could be used to describe the dynamic, and sometimes dangerous, art of glass blowing. To mere mortals, the glass maker seems to possess a magical mix of art, alchemy and even acrobatics. This spring, take a trip "From the Earth to the Fire and Back" with the many gifted local artists who have helped to make the Pittsburgh Glass Center one of the top facilities of its kind in the country.
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Deb Smit
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
If you caught Russell Crowe dining in Lawrenceville or Jake Gyllenhaal drinking coffee in the Strip, then it might not surprise you to know that Pittsburgh is among the the Top 10 Places in the country to shoot a movie. What's fueling the growth of this surprising and sudden blockbuster of an industry? As the Pittsburgh Film Office celebrates its 20 anniversary, we offer--what else?--a closeup.
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Abby Mendelson
Wednesday, March 03, 2010
After gathering data for a year, the Pittsburgh Foundation's Grant Oliphant made his move -- and the spectacular results turned out to be a game changer. Learn more about the gamble, the computer crash, the impressive wave of support that caused it and the person behind it all.
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Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Say what you want about that age-old Pittsburgh-Cleveland rivalry but recently
Pop City's New Girl raved about what "The Rock 'n Roll Capital" has to offer in the way of culture, cuisine and lakeside charm. One thing both cities can brag about? A thriving film scene. You can celebrate the famed
Cleveland International Film Festival's 34th run right here at home, with a preview party and special screening hosted by our own city's very hip and very happening media arts center,
Pittsburgh Filmmakers.
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Elaine Labalme
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
The Andy Warhol Museum attracts thousands of out-of-towners every year who come to see one thing: The Warhol. But once they're here, what else do they do? We wondered and so we asked those in the know, including the Warhol's own Tom Sokoloski, what they would advise the very hip to see and do while visiting Pittsburgh.
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Colin Sander, Bill Paladino & Peter Shannon
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
In this amazing video making the rounds of Facebook and YouTube, urban skiers take to the parks and streets of Pittsburgh and ski the first-ever descent of Mt. Washington. No kidding. Don't try this at home but do take a look at this awe-inspiring video by a Mt. Lebanon native and L.A. filmmaker who happened to be visiting during Snowmaggedon. And read about how they made it.
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Brian Cohen
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
It wouldn't be Pittsburgh without the ubiquitous parking chair. They're everywhere, even (or is that especially?) in the snow. Our Pop City photographer couldn't help himself once he got started. We think it was the ironing board that got him going. Or was it the broom?
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