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A call for refinement. Not retirement.

Ray Werner Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Some people have a flair for living. Which is why this playwright suggests we rebrand retirement as refinement and dedicate ourselves to what he calls the pursuit. Fall in love with it, and that will decide "what seizes your imagination, what breaks your heart, and what amazes you with joy and gratitude." After reading this, you won't want to miss his new trilogy, Elder Hostages.  

Pop Filter Hot Pick: 10 new shows open at Pittsburgh Center for the Arts

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Ten new art exhibits will converge under one roof this Friday night, when Pittsburgh Center for the Arts hosts an opening party for its latest round of solo shows. From trash-inspired sculpture made from taxidermy and body bags to mixed-media paintings that reference videos of the tsunami in Japan, the presentation showcases and impressive crop of regional talent.

See the 12 final ideas from the SiX event and join the group to move one forward

Pop City staff Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Hundreds of ideas around civic design and placemaking. 12 presentations. One winner. And one winning project that needs a working group to move it forward. Will you help?

Let's Move: Tackling childhood obesity in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Pittsburgh leads in too many categories when it comes to the national epidemic of childhood obesity. But one local group wants to take a run at the problem. Turns out, there's much that can be done.

Who says you can't grow a drug company in Pittsburgh?

Babs Carryer Wednesday, February 01, 2012
They said it couldn't be done in Pittsburgh but Knopp Neurosciences, a startup gem, proves otherwise. Step by step, Babs Carryer explains how they grew a drug company here with all the talent needed.

Why I moved to Pittsburgh: DeAnne Hamilton, GM of Essential Public Radio

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, February 01, 2012
DeAnne Hamilton was lured to Pittsburgh by a job, as general manager of WESA, also known as Essential Public Radio. So what's in store? Besides the public radio offerings, including favorites such as Fresh Air and Wait! Wait! Don't Tell Me!, there will be more local programming. And while she's helping to build a new radio station, she and her husband will be enjoying the urban lifestyle the new job affords.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre unveils Uncommon

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, February 01, 2012
Uncommon moves: What happens when classical Baroque (think the three B's: Bach, Beethoven & Brahms!) meets contemporary ballet? Find out when Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre debuts a bold world premiere and a new partnership with the August Wilson Center.

Pittsburgh Mom bloggers create online community (because no parent is perfect)

Marty Levine Wednesday, January 25, 2012
From a doctor's advice on childrearing to great winter activities for kids, anything goes in the world of Pittsburgh parenting bloggers. They're the first to admit about how hard it is to get everything right when it comes to raising kids and glad their blogs make other parents feel less alone.

Reflections on my year of Leadership Pittsburgh

Tracy Certo Wednesday, January 25, 2012
If you haven't done Leadership Pittsburgh yet, you might be asking yourself: should I?  Consider this outlook from a newly minted graduate. From intense discussions and unusual site visits (think jail) to eye-opening exercises and chocolate deprivation, it was one heck of a year. (Pictured: Lauri Fink and Dan Taylor, class XVII)

Photo slide show: The Carrie Furnaces

Brian Cohen Wednesday, January 25, 2012
From the giant rusting towers and signs of encroaching nature, to colorful graffiti and the famous deer head, see what our Pop City photographer found at the Carrie Furnaces site (and sign up for a tour!).

Pop Filter Hot Pick: Gallery Crawl in the Cultural District

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, January 25, 2012
There's the US debut of Norwegian artist HC Gilje's immersive light and video installation. And the toy theater parlor from the The Society for the Advancement of Miniature Curiosa. Not to mention burning poi, snakes and other pyro-props of Steel Town Fire. Get set for 34-plus venues forming a virtual arts hothouse Downtown.

Ten tenacious years for The Sprout Fund. So what's next?

Marty Levine Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Cathy Lewis Long and Matt Hannigan have propelled The Sprout Fund to new heights in its decade of existence, and are poised to take its Spark program -- which brings together a collaborative of experts in early childhood, technology and new media-- in a fresh and exciting direction this year.

Pop Filter Hot Pick: The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs

Jennifer Baron Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Tales of the "man behind the myth" have captivated audiences for ages. Now, pride, power and industrial design will converge when storytelling guru Mike Daisey brings his much-lauded "The Agony and the Ecstasy of Steve Jobs" to town for a performance rarely seen outside of NYC.

The updated guide to Lawrenceville

Nick Keppler Wednesday, January 11, 2012
From the newest restaurant (Cure) to galleries, coffee shops and one of a kind stores, hip and eclectic Lawrenceville is a model of transformation. Here's your definitive guide to getting around the cool neighborhood which found its niche in arts and design.

Best brunch spots in Pittsburgh

Elaine Labalme Wednesday, January 11, 2012
From E2 to Meat and Potatoes, Pittsburgh's brunch scene is better than ever. Find out who's doing what in the way of Sunday brunch (and is it too much to ask for Saturday, too?)
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