Editor's Picks category, Page 27
Q&A: James McMurtry on touring, new album, why he writes ahead of Pittsburgh show
If James McMurtry doesn’t make it to Pittsburgh for his show next week, he already has a sneaking suspicion where he’ll be. “Hopefully they’ll let us back in from Canada the night before because we got to hop up to Toronto and do a date,” he said. “If we don’t...
Kamin Science Center announces enhancements from the $65 million donation
The new logo unveiled for the Kamin Science Center on Thursday has a “K” for Kamin and an image that represents a telescope positioned toward a sky of stars — signifying the love of science by Daniel G. Kamin and the gift of a lifetime to the museum on Pittsburgh’s...
Jeff Goldblum to headline new Pittsburgh International Airport terminal gala
Who better to celebrate Pittsburgh’s new flying experience than native Pittsburgher — and star of “The Fly” — Jeff Goldblum? On Oct. 3, the Pittsburgh International Airport will host a gala in honor of its new $1.7 billion terminal. Goldblum will headline the event, performing with both the Pittsburgh Symphony...
A new Whitney Houston duet? How Calum Scott made ‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ with the late star
NEW YORK — It sounds impossible, but that’s the magic of it. On Thursday, a new Whitney Houston song arrives 13 years after her death. English singer Calum Scott is responsible. The single is a duet between Scott and Houston, a balladic reinterpretation of the timeless “I Wanna Dance with...
Editorial: What was forged on Sept. 11
It is hard to remember a time that Americans were on the same side. Except on Sept. 11. Every year on this date, the anniversary reminds us of the grim day in 2001 when we were united by the dark and unbelievable horror of the worst terrorist attack in our...
TV Talk: Roberto Clemente’s son says new doc celebrates family’s legacyVideo
In addition to playing in multiple local theaters beginning Friday, at a screening followed by a filmmakers’ Q&A at the Byham Theater in Downtown Pittsburgh on Saturday and at a $15 per person ticketed showing at PNC Park Sunday, the new documentary “Clemente” will air on cable’s History Channel at...
Pirates to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day with Spanish-speaking broadcast, day of service
The Pittsburgh Pirates and SportsNet Pittsburgh will air a Spanish-speaking broadcast to celebrate Roberto Clemente Day when the Bucs host the Cubs at 6:40 p.m. Monday. “El día de Roberto Clemente: Los Piratas en español” will air on SNP+ and the SNP 360 app, honoring the legacy of the Pirates...
Q&A: Superchunk’s Mac McCaughan on the band’s long-awaited return to Pittsburgh and moreVideo
It’s been 24 years since indie rockers Superchunk played a show in Pittsburgh, but vocalist/guitarist Mac McCaughan made a much more recent stop here. “I was on a family trip recently, and we came through Pittsburgh like a month ago. We had a great meal at this place, Apteka. It’s...
New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life, scientists reported Wednesday. They stressed that in-depth analysis is needed of the sample gathered there by Perseverance — ideally in labs on Earth — before...
What’s with all the orange around Downtown Pittsburgh?
Some of Pittsburgh’s Downtown businesses have been lit up in orange and more joined in on Tuesday evening for Hunger Action Day. The buildings will continue to illuminate orange throughout September, according to the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. In addition to Acrisure Stadium, other buildings in the city include...
Goats tackle baa-d overgrowth in Shaler with such gusto, township is considering having them back in spring
When Shaler’s wooded recreational areas became overrun by invasive Japanese knotwood, authorities did the only thing they could do: They brought in some goats. After exploring chemical use and landscapers, township officials felt it was best to bring in two groups of hungry goats, dubbing them “seasonal employees.” The teams...
Alabama Shakes are back and keep on rocking at Stage AE
There was a palpable sense of joy throughout Stage AE’s packed outdoor venue on Tuesday night among fans seeing a favorite band back together after nearly a decade. Alabama Shakes rose onto the scene like a rocket in the early 2010s, a retro-styled band with a fresh sound and the...
TV Q&A: Did a Pittsburgh writer name ‘Star Trek’ planet after Primanti Bros.?
Trib Total Media TV writer Rob Owen answers reader questions every Wednesday at TribLive.com in a column that also appears in the Sunday Tribune-Review. Q: In “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” season three, episode eight, a crew member returned from the planet “Primanti 3” with a sandwich that had fries...
Poulet Bleu to reopen in Lawrenceville
The Lawrenceville neighborhood can enjoy Poulet Bleu’s best-selling souffle once again, as the French-inspired bistro is set to reopen its doors in mid October. The restaurant, located at 3517 Butler Street, will welcome guests for dinner service Tuesday through Saturday starting on Oct. 21. In the kitchen will be a...
Q&A: Jimmy Eat World drummer Zach Lind, whose dad coached for the Pirates, back in town for Four Chord festivalVideo
Zach Lind will be at at Pittsburgh area ballpark on Saturday, but it’s not quite one he remembers from his youth. The Jimmy Eat World drummer will play Four Chord Music Fest 11 at EQT Park in Washington with his band and a host of others, including Blink-182, Hot Mulligan...
Acrisure ranks 3rd-worst stadium in NFL for game-day traffic
Acrisure Stadium, home of the Pittsburgh Steelers, ranked the third-worst stadium for game-day traffic in the NFL, according to a new Pickswise study. Each NFL stadium was scored out of 100 in the rankings, factoring in congestion levels, rush hour travel time and pollution levels around the stadiums. Acrisure received...
TV Talk: New Ken Burns doc, ‘NOVA’ specials highlight PBS’s fallVideo
PBS’s fall shows were in the can before the federal government defunded all public broadcasting this summer, so the full effect of the defunding won’t be felt until 2026. The final episodes of at least one long-running series, “American Experience,” debut this fall (9 p.m. Sept. 30 and 9 p.m....
PRT weighs whether to use money for transit projects to plug budget hole
Pittsburgh Regional Transit said Monday it hasn’t decided whether it will request permission from the state to temporarily shift money intended for capital improvements to help cover operating expenses. Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration approved a request from the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority to use up to $394 million earmarked for...
Here’s a look at the 2025-26 theater season in Western Pa.
After a highly successful summer season, Pittsburgh theater is gearing up for a 2025-26 calendar that is jam-packed with blockbuster shows, new additions and nostalgia. From musicals to new plays to dreamy ballets, don’t miss out on the wide array of shows coming to stages around the city. Pittsburgh Cultural...
Q&A: Slow Joy’s Esteban Flores on new album, feeling like a ‘real artist’ and moreVideo
For Esteban Flores, who performs as Slow Joy, his first time in Pittsburgh last year made quite an impression. “I loved it. This is kind of ridiculous, but I’m a big ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ fan. When I saw the two yellow bridges, I got really excited,” he said with...
Waterspout watchers report over 2 dozen sightings on Great Lakes
Waterspouts appeared over the Great Lakes over the weekend, including Lake Erie, according to reports. The International Centre for Waterspout Research, a nonprofit that monitors the phenomenon, reported 23 waterspouts over Western Lake Erie and four over Eastern Lake Ontario on Sunday. A waterspout is a spinning column of air...
Rick Davies, co-founder and singer of Supertramp, dies at 81
LONDON — Rick Davies, the co-founder, singer and songwriter of British band Supertramp, has died after a long battle with cancer, the band said Monday. He was 81. Davies, who co-wrote the band’s music with Roger Hodgson, was “the voice and pianist behind Supertramp’s most iconic songs, leaving an indelible...
Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show
LOS ANGELES — Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.” Next year the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary. The hefty lineup...
TV Talk: More awards for ‘The Pitt;’ Pittsburgh drag queens host WOW’s ‘Pillow Talk’Video
Pittsburgh-set ER drama “The Pitt” won two Emmys over the weekend at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (airing 8 p.m. Sept. 13, FXX), including for drama casting and a best guest actor in a drama series award that went to Shawn Hatosy for his role as Dr. Jack Abbot. In...
Trans-Siberian Orchestra bringing ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’ winter tour to PittsburghVideo
Trans-Siberian Orchestra will make its annual stop in Pittsburgh over the holiday season. The theatrical rock group is bringing its The Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More tour to PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh on Dec. 20. There will be a pair of shows at 2:30...
