http://www.examiner.com/pittsburgh?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:26:45 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-12401-Pittsburgh-Museum-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Passport-to-the-world?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Passport to the World: Russia, in partnership with the Center for Russian and East European Studies Saturday, December 5 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Come participate in the play, The Little Snow Girl, presented by the University of Pittsburgh... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:44:30 GMT Caroline Ydstie - Pittsburgh Museum Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12401-Pittsburgh-Museum-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Passport-to-the-world?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26640-Pittsburgh-Dance-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Attack-Theatre-reveals-their-new-space-and-more?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment In "Incident[s] in the Strip," Attack Theatre performed their closing show Saturday night to a packed house with audience members filling the risers, sitting on the floor and standing in the back row.  In typical Attack fashion,... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:03:25 GMT Adrienne Totino - Pittsburgh Dance Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26640-Pittsburgh-Dance-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Attack-Theatre-reveals-their-new-space-and-more?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20975-Pittsburgh-Historical-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d22-HISTORICAL-PROFILE-Elizabeth-of-York?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Elizabeth of York had a close connection to kings.  She was a daughter, sister, niece, wife, and mother of various Kings of England.  She also was instrumental in combing the York white rose with the Lancaster red rose to unite a country... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:33 GMT Kayla Posney - Pittsburgh Historical Fiction Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20975-Pittsburgh-Historical-Fiction-Examiner~y2009m11d22-HISTORICAL-PROFILE-Elizabeth-of-York?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-4636-Pittsburgh-Stage-and-Screen-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Pittsburgh-Sympony-Orchestra-has-a-Santas-grab-bag-of-musical-treats-for-the-holidaze?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment It’s the most wonderful time of the year.      Don’t believe us?      Ask the thousands of people who flock to Heinz Hall to hear holiday music at its best . . . joyful sounds of music with the Pittsburgh... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:22:44 GMT Alan Petrucelli - Pittsburgh Stage and Screen Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4636-Pittsburgh-Stage-and-Screen-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Pittsburgh-Sympony-Orchestra-has-a-Santas-grab-bag-of-musical-treats-for-the-holidaze?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-22871-Pittsburgh-Childrens-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Time-to-Go-A-Caroling?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Ah the holidays, a time of fun, family, happiness and more…what, not filled with the spirit of the season yet, maybe it is time to rekindle that fire with a family outing to the Cultural District and the Byham Theater to watch the production... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:00:49 GMT Heidi Swanson - Pittsburgh Children's Entertainment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-22871-Pittsburgh-Childrens-Entertainment-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Time-to-Go-A-Caroling?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26342-Pittsburgh-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Hungry-for-football--10-movies-to-curb-your-appetite?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment There is Monday Night Football, Thursday night College football, the occasional Thursday night NFL game, Friday night High School football, NCAA football all day Saturday, and NFL football all day Sunday.  What's the point?  We're obsessed... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:46:46 GMT Matthew Hogya - Pittsburgh Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26342-Pittsburgh-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Hungry-for-football--10-movies-to-curb-your-appetite?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19134-Pittsburgh-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Winter-Wonder-Slam-Tour-brings-topselling-Christian-artists-to-Mellon-Arena?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment As one-third of the four-time Grammy-winning group, DC Talk, tobyMac has toured the world and risen to become one of the top contemporary Christian artists in the world. In addition to his awards with DC Talk, he also won a Grammy Award this past... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:07:47 GMT Brian Shea - Pittsburgh Concerts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19134-Pittsburgh-Concerts-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Winter-Wonder-Slam-Tour-brings-topselling-Christian-artists-to-Mellon-Arena?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-15202-Pittsburgh-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Authors-Arguing-The-Harlequin-Debate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment On November 17th, Harlequin announced Harlequin Horizons, its new self-publishing venture with Author Solutions. The newly formed Harlequin Horizons made their motives quite clear in this quote from the original press release: Titles published through... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:09:49 GMT Holly Christine - Pittsburgh Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15202-Pittsburgh-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Authors-Arguing-The-Harlequin-Debate?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-27496-Pittsburgh-Indie-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-in-November-Part--2-of--2-on-DVD-Releases?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment  The second part of the month continues the trend of great, new releases. This Week: "Moon"- Duncan Jones (Son of David Bowie) co-wrote and directs his first feature and turns it into one of the best Sci-Fi films of the decade.... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:32:35 GMT Sam Ippolito - Pittsburgh Indie Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27496-Pittsburgh-Indie-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d19-New-in-November-Part--2-of--2-on-DVD-Releases?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Whos-Ken-Ober-A-refresher-for-the-out-of-touch-later-MTV-generation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Ken Ober passed away on Tuesday at the age of 52. Mention that name to anyone below the age of, let's say, 32, and you'll be met with a blank gaze. Even people slightly over that age might take a few moments to ponder the question. That's because,... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:18:37 GMT Sean Farren - Pittsburgh TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8487-Pittsburgh-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d18-Whos-Ken-Ober-A-refresher-for-the-out-of-touch-later-MTV-generation?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-7389-Pittsburgh-Horror-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d17-After-Dark-Horrorfest-2010-seven-out-of-eight-films-selected?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment For three years now the After Dark Horrorfest has been bringing together some of the best independent horror that would otherwise go largely unnoticed. The next Horrorfest kicks off January 29th, 2010 across the country, and so far they’ve selected... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:12:25 GMT Matt Carrick - Pittsburgh Horror Movie Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7389-Pittsburgh-Horror-Movie-Examiner~y2009m11d17-After-Dark-Horrorfest-2010-seven-out-of-eight-films-selected?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-12531-Pittsburgh-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Half-Price-Books-Become-Wild-Campaign-To-Benefit-World-Wildlife-Fund?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment As usual, my much-loved bookstore is having another wonderful sale.  Starting this month, Half Price Books is offering a two-for-one this holiday season: a unique and affordable gift that benefits the environment. To tie-in with... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:49:37 GMT Nikki Tiani - Pittsburgh Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12531-Pittsburgh-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Half-Price-Books-Become-Wild-Campaign-To-Benefit-World-Wildlife-Fund?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-19658-Pittsburgh-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Metallica-update--The-Morgan-Dana-Harrington-case-and-a-HBO-performance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment There still have been no updates in the case of the missing Virginia Tech student Morgan Dana Harrington. Morgan was last seen attending a Metallica show at the John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, Virginia on October 17, 2009.  After the... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:27:25 GMT Matthew Reinhart - Pittsburgh Metal Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19658-Pittsburgh-Metal-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Metallica-update--The-Morgan-Dana-Harrington-case-and-a-HBO-performance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-7708-Pittsburgh-Theater-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Rockettes-are-in-town-make-sure-you-dont-miss-it?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment The Rockettes are in Pittsburgh, and with them they brought their world famous Radio City Christmas Spectacular. The opening performance was last night, November 12, 2009 and the show will be at the Benedum Center through December 6. Billed as “The... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:44:44 GMT Brian Peters - Pittsburgh Theater Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7708-Pittsburgh-Theater-Examiner~y2009m11d13-The-Rockettes-are-in-town-make-sure-you-dont-miss-it?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-16543-Pittsburgh-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Transformers-Continuum-condenses-and-omits?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment ‘Transformers Continuum’ condenses and omits. This past week, in preparation for the launch of their ongoing book at the end of the month, IDW released ‘The Transformers Continuum: The Definitive Chronology.’ Before... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:48:03 GMT Mark Schultis - Pittsburgh Comic Books Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-16543-Pittsburgh-Comic-Books-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Transformers-Continuum-condenses-and-omits?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-29064-Pittsburgh-AfricanAmerican-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d11-JayZ-tickets-go-on-presale-for-Pittsburgh-appearance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Pittsburgh doesn't get many big hip hop acts anymore but it will host one of the biggest when rap royalty, Jay-Z brings his BP3 Tour, with guest Young Jeezy, to the Mellon Arena March 16. Ticketmaster will make tickets available for pre-sale... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:38:55 GMT Monica Haynes - Pittsburgh African-American Art Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29064-Pittsburgh-AfricanAmerican-Art-Examiner~y2009m11d11-JayZ-tickets-go-on-presale-for-Pittsburgh-appearance?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20483-Pittsburgh-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Jazz-veterans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment November 11th has a lot of special meaning. For one, it is the day I was released upon the world. Another is that my grandfather served our country in the second World War. I am very proud of the fact that he was buried as a war hero in Arlington National... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:29:04 GMT Joshua George - Pittsburgh Jazz Music Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20483-Pittsburgh-Jazz-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Jazz-veterans?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-7536-Pittsburgh-Anime-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Hikaru-no-Go?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment It's been a few articles since my last anime review.  Things have been pretty hectic around here, and this column has taken an unfortunate back seat to other things.  It should pick up over the rest of this year, however.  Anyhow,... Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:31:15 GMT Stephanie King - Pittsburgh Anime Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7536-Pittsburgh-Anime-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Hikaru-no-Go?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-26696-Pittsburgh-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d2-The-real-Wolverine-in-Pittsburgh?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Studio City is buzzing and the sound is more akin to that of a fast capoeira kick coming skillfully close to the head with precise stunt timing. And producers are asking, “Who is Dean Pyles?” Well, he’s best known around the karate... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:14:33 GMT Leah Welch - Pittsburgh Celebrity Headlines Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-26696-Pittsburgh-Celebrity-Headlines-Examiner~y2009m11d2-The-real-Wolverine-in-Pittsburgh?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment http://www.examiner.com/x-20383-Pittsburgh-Reality-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Adam-Lambert-back-on-the-market?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment Good news for the many guys who have a secret or not-so-secret crush on American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert: US Weekly reports that he has split with his former beau, 24-year-old interior designer Drake LaBry. Don't get too excited, though, boys; the... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:31:50 GMT Rachael Webster - Pittsburgh Reality TV Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20383-Pittsburgh-Reality-TV-Examiner~y2009m11d2-Adam-Lambert-back-on-the-market?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-Pittsburgh-Arts_and_Entertainment