Mary Pickels stories, Page 29
Saint Vincent College continues concert series season with violinist
The 47th season of the Saint Vincent College Concert Series continues on Jan. 26, when renowned violinist Hye-Jin Kim will perform at 7 p.m. in the Robert S. Carey Student Center’s Performing Arts Center on the Unity campus. Accompanying Kim will be pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute. A native of Seoul, Korea,...
University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg hosts one-woman ‘They Call Me Q’ show
The University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg will present “They Call Me Q,”a one-woman show written, performed, and co-produced by Qurrat Ann Kadwani, at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 in Ferguson Theater on the Hempfield campus. The event is free and open to the public. “They Call Me Q” is the story...
Chris Stapleton’s ‘All-American Road Show’ making a Pittsburgh area stopVideo
Award-winning country musician Chris Stapleton will bring his “All-American Road Show” to KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown on Aug. 10, with special guest openers Margot Price and The Marcus King Band. Stapleton Fan Club pre-sales will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 29 via stapletonfanclub.com. Citicard members will have access to purchase...
Ligonier hosts 28th Ice Fest, with new ‘after dark’ activities
Ligonier Valley Chamber of Commerce is readying for the borough’s 28th annual Ice Fest, with activities planned throughout the day Jan. 26 and 27, and a new “After Dark” event Jan. 26 to offer dining and entertainment at day’s end. Many of the borough’s restaurants, bars and other businesses will...
The Frick Pittsburgh appoints former The Westmoreland head in interim roleVideo
Judith O’Toole, Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO emerita of Greensburg’s The Westmoreland Museum of American Art, will serve as interim executive director of The Frick Pittsburgh, according to its board of directors. O’Toole most recently served as acting director of Pittsburgh’s The Mattress Factory amid an investigation into sexual harassment claims...
North Hills restaurant Willow transitioning to events center
Willow, an events center and restaurant at 634 Camp Horne Road in Pittsburgh’s North Hills, is transitioning to a full-time events center. Daily restaurant service concluded on Jan. 19. This focus allows Willow to host new and different events on its recently renovated first floor, representatives say. Flexible catering options...
WQED’s Rick Sebak gets ‘Nebby’ in ‘That Kennywood Summer’Video
The fifth program in Rick Sebak’s kickstarted “Nebby” series, “That Kennywood Summer,” will premiere at 8 p.m. Jan. 24 on WQED-TV. The 30-minute documentary was created with footage Sebak and his WQED crew shot in 1988 while gathering material for his program “Kennywood Memories.” That documentary remains one of WQED’s...
Chef’s recipes put hearty meals on your table
Nanny’s Famous Orange Cookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup shortening 1 teaspoon salt 11⁄2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup milk 4 cups flour Juice and rind of 1 orange DIRECTIONS Cream together shortening and sugar. Add eggs, milk, orange juice and rind. Mix...
In the dark and cold, these dishes warm body and soulVideo
Soon enough (we hope), we will be firing up the grill and covering our dinner plates with colorful salads, ears of corn and refreshing fruit salads. But for now, while the wind howls, the sky turns dark early and temperatures plummet, it’s hearty, filling food we order or prepare at...
Celebrate film buffs’ favorite snack on National Popcorn Day
A snack that’s been around for hundreds of years clearly has staying power, and should have its own day, right? Welcome to National Popcorn Day, celebrated annually on Jan. 19, says the Popcorn Board. What was once — and still is — transformed into garlands to decorate a Christmas tree,...
Snowshoe event satisfies cabin fever and chili cravings in Laurel Highlands
Deep in the heart of the dark and cold of winter, cabin fever can strike. Appetites for hearty meals also increase this time of year. From 5-7:30 p.m. on Jan. 31, Laurel Highlands Conservation Landscape partners, including the Forbes State Forest, will hold a “Snowshoes and Chili” event. Burn off...
United States Postal Service releases ‘Year of the Boar’ stamp
To celebrate Lunar New Year, the United States Postal Service is releasing a 2019 “Year of the Boar” Forever stamp, the 12th and final stamp in the Celebrating Lunar New Year series. An important holiday for many Asian communities, Lunar New year is celebrated with parades, parties and other special...
Stage Right stages ‘Snow White’ musical, 2 locations set
Stage Right will present its first full-length original musical, “Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs,” with performances set at the Lamp Theatre in Irwin and at Westmoreland County Community College near Youngwood. The show is a musical re-telling of the “Snow White” story as created by the Brothers Grimm in...
Carnegie Science Center installation depicts waste, upcycling, from discarded plasticVideo
Through Feb. 15, Carnegie Science Center’s RiverView Cafè will display an exhibit depicting the fallout from single-use plastic waste and plastic pollution. The Sustainable Pittsburgh Restaurant program’s Straw Forward demonstrates a community-wide, collaborative effort to inspire a conversation about the issue of plastic pollution from a local perspective. More than...
Oakland Restaurant Week returns with 16 sites for six days of lunch
Oakland Restaurant Week returns, with 16 eateries offering $6 lunches for six days, Jan. 28 through Feb. 2, according to sponsors Oakland Business Improvement District and Sustainable Pittsburgh. Diners also can enter to win free lunch for one month, along with other prizes from participating Oakland retail businesses. Also, people...
Steel City Improv Theater celebrates 9 years with comedy binge
Steel City Improv Theater is celebrating nine years this month, with a comedy binge set for 8-11:30 p.m. Jan. 26 at the 5950 Ellsworth Ave. theater in Pittsburgh’s Shadyside neighborhood. Eleven groups are slated to appear, including Cardboard DeVito, Street Roses and Hotel Nowhere, 8 p.m.; Classy & Relevant, Fauna,...
Event raises funds for Fayette County family whose children died in fire
The Historic Stone House Restaurant and Inn in Farmington, Fayette County, will hold a guest bartending event 7 p.m. Jan. 18 to raise money for a family who lost two children in a recent South Union Township fire. General manager Kim Coddington says the event will include a disc jockey...
Somerset’s Fire & Ice Festival warms up winter with food, fireworks, fun
With the theme “Board Games,” Somerset Inc.’s 24th annual Fire & Ice Festival is set for Jan. 18-20 throughout the historic borough. Plans include ice sculptures, fireworks, live ice carving demonstrations, a chili cook-off, train display, film festival, ice skating rink, a 5K walk/run, a beer, wine and spirits tent...
Jim Brickman performs love songs in Valentine’s Day concert at Byham Theater
Musician Jim Brickman will perform a Valentine’s Day concert at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 14 at the Byham Theater, 101 6th St., Pittsburgh. Ticket prices are $75, $55, $45, $35. According to the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Brickman will perform with special guest vocalists Anne Cochran and John Trones. The award-winning songwriter...
Country’s Jason Aldean brings ‘Ride All Night’ tour to Pittsburgh
Country megastar Jason Aldean, known for bringing some of rock’s swagger to his songs and concerts, will perform Sept. 14 at KeyBank Pavilion in Burgettstown as part of his national “Ride All Night” tour. A multiple winner of ACM’s “Entertainer of the Year” award, Aldean is known for infusing his...
KDKA’s Marty Griffin relishing ‘cancer-free’ news
KDKA radio host Marty Griffin is cancer-free. Griffin joyfully shared the news hours after undergoing PET and CT scans Monday morning, six weeks after completing treatment for HPV-related cancer. Griffin said he feels “excellent.” “I’m thrilled, crying like a baby,” he said. Griffin, 59, announced in September that he was...
Wigle Whiskey releases Phil’s Shadow in advance of Groundhog Day
On Feb. 2, Punxsutawney Phil may or may not see his shadow. But before he predicts six more weeks of winter — or not — he and the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club will visit Wigle Whiskey Distillery, 2401 Smallman St., Pittsburgh, from 6-9 p.m. Jan. 18 for the release of Phil’s...
Superior Motors kicks off Dinner Series with guest chef Simone Tong
Superior Motors will kick off its 2019 Dinner Series on Feb. 5, the first night of the Lunar New Year celebration, with guest chef Simone Tong of New York’s Little Tong Noodle Shop visiting the Braddock location. “We’re excited to introduce and showcase (Tong’s) amazing Yunnan-inspired cuisine to Braddock and...
The Westmoreland Museum of American Art appoints new director of advancement
Finding the right person to oversee its fundraising efforts is an important goal for any cultural institution. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art has hired Rhonda Madden to fill the position of director of advancement at the Greensburg nonprofit. Madden’s background includes six years at the Pittsburgh nonprofit Riverlife, working...
Tips to fight the winter bluesVideo
Tis the season for a bit of post-holiday letdown with the realization that spring is still several months away. For some people, those with symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), winter’s chilly temperatures and increased darkness can cause a type of depression, says Dr. Krista Boyer. A licensed psychologist with...
