Featured Stories
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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Jennifer Baron
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
It's been 250 years since he treaded upon local soil, but now George Washington's heading back to town. He was commander of the Continental Army, crossed the Delaware and could not tell a lie, but have you ever laid eyes on Washington's dentures, a lock of his auburn hair or his family's Bible? In this groundbreaking exhibition making its world premiere in Pittsburgh, you'll get to know George in a whole new way.
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Tracy Certo
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Hilary Robinson, dean of the College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon (and quite possibly the Queen of Serenity) answers questions from Pop City, from the one thing she would change about Pittsburgh to her biggest extravagance. Learn more about the very involved, outspoken and highly regarded artist who has greatly influenced Pittsburgh since her arrival in 2005.
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Ben Hernstrom
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
See the talented artist Ben Kehoe in action as captured by his friend, videographer Ben Hernstorm. Find out more about Ben K's world and why he's creating it, including the answer to the question: why can't a buffalo have a gun?
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Get out of the snow and into some art. Tomorrow night the Carnegie Museum presents Culture Club, a gathering of art lovers and culture enthusiasts for conversation and cocktails. Pop City is pleased to be a media sponsor of this cool and unique event. Join curator of architecture, Tracy Myers, and others for a discussion of Original Copies: Collecting Architecture and meet some interesting people along the way.
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