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“IT’S CRAZY TO THINK ABOUT HOW FAR WE’VE COME FROM WHERE WE WERE.”

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Re “Silence” [Nov. 21]: I find it incredible that Bill O’Driscoll would honor Rachel Carson’s work Silent Spring, which resulted in the abandonment of DDT as an anti-malarial measure leading to a massive rebound in malaria from which man has yet to recover. Carson’s words provided moral and intellectual support for those who resisted DDT’s use. While the U.S. did not ban the use of DDT until 1972, in 1963 — one year after Ms. Carson’s seminal book was published — the U.S. ceased funding the World Health Organization campaign against malaria which employed DDT. Contrary to Carson and her intellectual successors’ nihilistic views, “the environment” does not have the same moral stature as man and does not possess rights.

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Bill O’Driscoll responds:

Carson never called for a ban on DDT, but rather — as the article states — criticized its indiscriminate use. Meanwhile, even by 1962, DDT’s anti-malarial effectiveness was waning largely because mosquitoes were developing resistance — just one of the many reasons unrelated to Carson that the WHO program was defunded.

And regardless of whether it is somehow both nihilistic and egalitarian to have regard for the environment and other species, nowhere does Carson argue for their equivalency (“moral” or otherwise) to humans. Rather, her point is that man is part of nature, and when he poisons it he inevitably poisons himself.

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ICING ON THE CAKE Election Day results the latest win for same-sex marriage {BY LAUREN DALEY}

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HEN MY WIFE and I decided to

have a wedding, my only hangup lay with the venue we chose for the festivities. The site itself was beautiful — a lawn overlooking New York’s Canandaigua Lake — but it was also in full view of the lodge’s restaurant. I imagined that, as my fiancée and I pledged our lifelong commitment to each other, someone in golf pants would grab a drink at the bar, and say something. Or worse, simply stare.

But no one complained. Diners in the restaurant were watching as we exchanged vows, but the only ones who spoke to us offered their congratulations. The lodge’s staff proudly informed us that ours was the first legal gay marriage they’d hosted. For weeks, my spouse and I had been dealing with fallout from relatives who could not support our wedding for religious reasons. But that response was dwarfed by the overwhelm-

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ing support of family and friends who came in Wisconsin elected an openly gay senator, Tammy Baldwin. President Barack to celebrate the day with us.

In fact, the only ill words we received Obama — who’d expressed support for all day were from a herd of golfers — and same-sex marriage during the campaign I think they were only upset because my — mentioned the LGBT community in his victory speech. wife and I nearly collided with “The speed [with] which people their golf cart. have moved has surprised even It was hard not be remindG PUSHIEN advocates,” says Lanae Ericked of our wedding this ElecTH son Hatalsky, director of social tion Day. There had been so D OL policy and politics for the modmuch struggle — for respect, THROEneSinHan ries se erate think-tank Third Way. for recognition — leading l a n o occasi -sex The organization’s bipartisan up to both occasions. And on samege marria Commitment Campaign seeks then, when the day finally to persuade moderates to support arrived, society proved much gay marriage — a cause which now more welcoming than we could looks more achievable than ever. ever have hoped.

Until Nov. 6, marriage had yet to win at Nov. 6 has been called a “banner day” for LGBT rights. In the four states that held the ballot box — after 32 chances. “It’s crazy referenda on same-sex marriage rights, to think about how far we’ve come from marriage equality won each time. Voters where we were,” Hatalsky says.

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the way marriage-equality activists have learned to frame the issue.

In Minnesota, voters were faced with a ballot measure that, if approved, would amend the state’s constitution to establish marriage as being between a man and a woman. (The state already had a law to that effect.)

“What we found in our research was that … what resonated with [voters] was that marriage wasn’t about rights,” says Richard Carlbom, campaign manager for Minnesotans United for All Families. To voters, “marriage was about falling in love, making a commitment to the person you fall in love with and taking responsibility for each other.”

MUFAF adopted a platform that framed the issue as being one about love, commitment and personal freedom, then a list of rights associated with it. One commercial showed photographs of gay veteran who was killed in the line of duty, with Republican legislator and veteran John Kriesel testifying before fellow lawmakers that he “cannot look at this picture

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and say, ‘Corporal, you were good enough to fight for your country and give your life, but you were not good enough to marry the person you love.’”

More than 700 organizations — including politicians, labor representatives and religious leaders — joined the MUFAF. The ground game there consisted of 18 mo nths of interacting with voters at events like Pride and the Minnesota State Fair, and running TV ads. The effort raised $11 million and had 80 grassroots organizers and 14 offices around the state.

The tactics worked; voters defeated the amendment by 5 percentage points. And even though a ban on same-sex marriage is still in the statute books, preventing that ban from being enshrined in the state constitution signals a changing tide, Carlbom says. Democrats also took control of the state legislature on Nov. 6, which could open the door to future same-sex marriage laws.

“The conversation didn’t end on election night,” he says. “We really just began.”

Advocates across the country have been using similar tactics, and observers say that may be making all the difference.

In a post-election report entitled The Big Shift, Third Way researchers found that support for same-sex marriage has risen 16 points since 2004 — and 75 percent of that growth can be attributed to people who once opposed marriage equality changing their minds. Even among conservatives, Hatalsky notes, support for marriage equality nearly doubled.

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THE ROAD ahead will be long and winding, with advocates promising future battles for marriage equality at the state level. (Hatalsky says there is serious talk of putting the issue before lawmakers and/ or voters in states including Rhode Island, Illinois, Oregon, Hawaii and Delaware.

Pennsylvania, where polls showed only 45 percent of voters in support of marriage equality last year, is “pretty far away” she says.) And on Nov. 30, eyes will turn toward the Supreme Court, which will decide whether to hear cases challenging the constitutionality of Section 3 of the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Passed in 1996, DOMA doesn’t actually prohibit same-sex couples from marrying; that decision is left to states. But Section 3 of the law bars the federal government from recognizing such marriages for purpose of determining tax bills, health benefits or other rights and responsibilities straight CONTINUES ON PG. 10

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in limbo in states whose courts have pronounced Section 3 unconstitutional.

“The issue will not get resolved on a national level until the court speaks,” Paine says. “If it doesn’t decide, the momentum we’re currently experiencing at the state level will likely reach a stopping point, and then you’re going to have states doing completely different things.”

SOME LGBT activists question the amount of time and energy being spent on marriage rights, rather than on, say, antidiscrimination laws which would cover people of different sexual orientations and identities. Hatalsky says that she’s often asked, “What good is it if we can be married, but we don’t have protection against discrimination?”

Her answer: “It does matter what people say about marriage. For people who don’t think about LGBT issues all the time, this is what they think about.

If we can change their perception on that issue, it buoys the support of other civilrights issues.”

The fight for full-on acceptance of LGBT citizens is far from over. But the fact that the discussion has moved so far is something my wife and I are thankful for. Sept. 15 was the happiest day of our lives. And less than two months later, we saw much of what played out within our own homes — watching people shift their notions of what marriage really means — happen all across the nation.

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couples take for granted. Another provision of the law ensures that states can’t be forced to acknowledge such marriages either, even if they are consecrated just over the state line.

There are nearly a dozen cases related to DOMA floating around the legal system; two federal appeals courts have struck down the law so far. And it’s not clear which of those cases, if any, the Supreme Court will hear.

Kate Paine, an attorney with Downtown firm Buchanan, Ingersoll and Rooney PC, who writes about DOMA issues for the firm’s nontraditionalfamilies blog, notes that because DOMA doesn’t prevent same-sex couples from marrying, the court probably won’t weigh in on whether prohibiting samesex marriage is constitutional. Instead, she says, eyes will be trained on the level of review — or “scrutiny,” in legalese — the court applies in determining Section 3’s constitutionality. A stricter standard would make it very difficult for laws that discriminate against sexual orientation — at least within the context of marriage — to stand, Paine says. That could be important, she says, because it could set the tone for future court decisions.

“Yes, we want DOMA overturned,” she says. “But more important in the fight to achieve marriage equality nationwide is the method the court uses to get there.”

Either way, it’s important for the court to speak, Paine says, as federal agencies are

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RING BEARERS Local researchers study new tool in AIDS fight: a vaginal ring {BY LAUREN DALEY} WOMEN ARE MORE than twice as likely as men to contract HIV/AIDS through heterosexual contact. And according to the Pittsburgh-based Microbicide Trials Network, between 70 and 90 percent of all HIV infections in women are due to unprotected sex. The Microbicide Trials Network (MTN), based at the University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Women’s Research Institute, is trying to change that.

In one of the network’s latest studies, researchers are examining the effectiveness and safety of a vaginal ring that contains a drug, dapivirine, which could prevent the sexual transmission of HIV for up to a month. Launched in August, the study is enrolling women across Africa. One of the network’s co-principal investigators, Dr. Sharon Hillier, recently spoke with City Paper about one of the newest areas of study in HIV prevention.

MTN IS ALSO STUDYING ORAL TABLETS AND VAGINAL GELS THAT USE ANOTHER DRUG, TENOFOVIR. WHAT IS DIFFERENT ABOUT USING A VAGINAL RING? The beautiful thing about the amount of the drug put into the ring is actually

SAT., DEC. 1, MARKS WORLD AIDS DAY, which seeks to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and encourage people to get tested for the disease. Several organizations have partnered with the (Pittsburgh) RED campaign to s ponsor events and free testing this week, some of which are listed below. For a full events listing, visit www.pghcitypaper.com.

THU., NOV. 29:

25th Annual World AIDS Day Ceremony at 7:30 p.m., with reception to follow, Heinz Chapel, Oakland, 412-383-1676 Free HIV testing: 10 p.m.-midnight, Cruze Bar, 1600 Smallman St., Strip District, Allegheny County Health Department Van

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very, very little compared to the amount you take in a pill. [I]t releases in a very tiny, tiny amount over a whole month. …

One reason we like this kind of application is it’s really, really potent — about 100 times more potent than tenofovir.

You can have tiny amounts of the drug, which we hope will be very effective at blocking [the virus]. But a very little bit of the drug is taken up by the whole body and therefore [it’s] very safe. So you can have the power of an antiretroviral without lots of concerns about drug toxicity.

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HOW EXACTLY DOES THE RING PREVENT HIV? Dapivirine is in a class of drugs that … combine with the virus and essentially inhibit its replication. They can directly bind to the virus. They can also, if the drug is inside the cell, stop the virus from replicating or growing or making more virus.

IS THE RING DESIGNED TO BE STRONG ENOUGH TO STAND ON ITS OWN — WITHOUT THE USE OF CONDOMS OR OTHER MEANS OF HIV PROTECTION? Obviously, for ethical reasons we encourage people to use condoms, because we know they are effective. But in truth, we know many people don’t use condoms.

I can’t imagine there will ever be a prevention product [billed as] “If you don’t want to use condoms, this will be the trick.” … Many women we find can’t negotiate condom use — it’s not something they can really make sure happens. Our idea is that you give women the tools to control or to protect their own health, [so] you’re putting prevention in their own hands.

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for. Some of us still have jobs, which is nice. Many of us can someday hope for larger obituaries than we’d otherwise deserve. And when the holidays come around, there’s one thing we can all be grateful for: people who camp outside of stores overnight in advance of Black Friday sales.

If it weren’t for Jesse Bredholt and Ryan Seech, after all, how would the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette have filled that frontpage space in its Nov. 19 edition? With news on Congolese rebels taking over the country? Please. How would KDKA have used up that 1 minute and 17 seconds of airtime, if not with a Nov. 18 story that anchor Paul Martino introduced thusly: “Some people [are] already lined up for those hot holiday items …” followed with a wry shake of the head.

Seech and Bredholt, it seems, began camping out in front of the Best Buy a week in advance, hoping to be the first through the doors when the postThanksgiving holiday frenzy began. And yet as Bredholt told KDKA’s Sarah Arbogast, “We’re not even really sure what we’re camping out for.” “[N]either Mr. Bredholt [nor camping buddy Seech] could care less about what’s on sale,” echoed the P-G. “We’re just in line for the enjoyment,” Bredholt told the paper.

So to sum up: Two of our leading news outlets (and the daily paper of McKeesport) made celebrities of some guys who camped outside a store for several days — a store that was, in fact, open during much of that time. For no apparent reason.

Nor is this an isolated case. These stories appear all across the country, every year … and on every newscast, the Black Friday footage from stripmall Pamplonas, as bargain-maddened throngs rush the opened doors. It’s no secret why: “Black Friday” shopping stories make for light holiday fare, and it never hurts to send valentines to current or potential advertisers. Plus, there’s always the possibility of carnage at the electronics counter.

But not every sidewalk vigil receives the same attention. On Friday afternoon, more than 100 demonstrators showed

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up outside the Walmart at the Waterworks mall, denouncing the company’s low wages and anti-union activity with reworked Christmas carols (“Deck the aisles with living wages / Fa la la la la, la la la la”). This time, the media response was: “…”

Actually, that’s not entirely fair. The P-G noted the protest in one sentence — “Protesters did show up outside the Walmart store at the Waterworks Mall along Freeport Road on Friday afternoon” — at the very end of an 1,870-word story that was otherwise filled with tales from doughty shoppers who saved money on new TV sets. KDKA did a preview focusing on concerns that Walmart was opening Thanksgiving eve. And the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review also wrote a preview of the protest. Being the Trib, however, its Nov. 21 piece found room to note the salary of a union president supporting the Walmart campaign ($133,515 in wages and benefits) … without mentioning the salary of, say, Wal-Mart’s CEO ($18.1 million in salary and incentives). But at least the Trib put in an appearance. You can’t say that of any local TV stations, who sent no one at all to the event.

Which is too bad, because at least protesters like Elise Power know why they’re standing outside. “It’s important for middle-class people, especially union people, to stick together,” said Power, a schoolteacher from Shadyside. As City Paper first reported last week, members of the Walton family, which owns Walmart, contribute huge sums to politicians who support school-voucher programs.

And as Power said, “I’m very concerned that public schools are being taken out of the hands of the public.” If you’re a teacher, you may spend less money by shopping at Walmart … but in the long run, that may leave you with less money to spend.

But most of us don’t think about our purchases in that way. It’s all about the bargains. For just one holiday season, I wish you couldn’t say the same of the resulting media coverage.

While I’m at it, I’d also like a pony. In case anyone out there would like to get in line early to buy me one.

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By 2009, James Washington believed he had gotten away with a 1995 murder, but then he had a heart attack, and on his deathbed, in a fit of remorse, he confessed to a confidant. (“I have to get something off my conscience,” he told a guard in the jailhouse where he was serving time for a lesser, unrelated offense.)

However, Washington miraculously recovered from the heart attack and tried to take back his confession, but prosecutors in N ashville, Tenn., were unfazed. They used it to augment the sparse evidence from 1995, and in October 2012 the now-healthier Washington was convicted of the murder and sentenced to 51 more years in prison.

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The Tate Liverpool museum in England was host on Oct. 19 to artist Kerry Morrison’s Bird Sheet music project in which she laid down a giant blank musical score sheet under a tree and waited for birds to make “deposits” on it, which she took to represent “notes” that composer Jon Hering plans to play straight, as the “sound” of the blackbirds.

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Getting Out the Vote: (1) Just before a primary election in June, Albuquerque, N .M., TV station KOB apparently caught, on camera, a poll worker for two county government candidates offering potential voters miniature bottles of whiskey to sip during free rides to early voting centers. (2) Los Angeles’ KCBS-TV reported in October that leaflets sponsored by the Progress and Collaboration Slate for its local candidates in Eagle Rock, Calif., also mentioned an offer of $40 worth of “medical-grade marijuana” as incentive for voting. (3) Carme Cristina Lima, 32, running for town councillor in Itacoatiara, Brazil, was arrested in October for allegedly passing out cocaine packets attached to her campaign leaflets.

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Colleen Lachowicz won her contest for a Maine state senate seat in N ovember despite ridicule by opponents for her admitted devotion to the online game World of Warcraft.

Her WoW character is Santiaga, an “orc (Level 85) assassination rogue” with green skin, fangs, a Mohawk and pointy ears.

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In several high-profile races across the country in November, voters rejected candidates who had been accused of wrongdoing and corruption, but Brian Banks survived. He was elected as a Michigan state representative from Detroit, with 68 percent of the vote, even though his rap sheet includes eight felony convictions for bad checks and credit-card fraud. (Campaign slogan: “You Can Bank on Banks.”) Also, Michigan’s 11th Congressional District elected reindeer farmer Kerry Bentivolio, whose brother had described him as “mentally unbalanced.”

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Neurosurgeon Denise Crute left Colorado in 2005 after admitting to four serious mistakes (including wrong-side surgeries on patients’ brain and spine) and left Illinois several years after that, when the state medical board concluded that she made three more serious mistakes (including another wrong-side spine surgery). Nonetheless, she was not formally “disciplined” by either state in that she was permitted merely to “surrender” her licenses, which the profession does not regard as “discipline.” In November, Denver’s KMGH-TV reported that Dr. Crute had landed a job at the prestigious Mount Sinai Medical Center in N ew York, where she treats post-surgery patients (and she informed Illinois officials recently that she is fully licensed in New York to resume performing neurosurgery).

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Among the contestants so far on this year’s The Learning Channel cable TV series Extreme Cheapskates: “Roy” of Huntington, Vt., who reuses dental floss; Jeff Yeager of Accokeek, Md., who combs butcher shops for odd animal parts about to be discarded; and “Victoria” of Columbus, Ohio, who specializes in Dumpsterdiving and infrequent toilet flushes that involve, according to one report, personalized urine jars.

The season’s star is expected to be “Kay,” from New York, who is shown on camera demonstrating the nonessential nature of toilet paper by wiping herself with soap and water while seated on the throne.

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Rookie Mistakes: (1) Arthur Bundrage, 28, was arrested in Syracuse, N.Y., in October after he returned to the Alliance Bank — which he had just robbed minutes earlier — because he discovered that the employee had given him less than the $20,000 his demand note ordered.

Officers arrived to find Bundrage standing by the front doors, trying to get back in. (2) A September theft from a sofa superstore in N orthampton, England, ended badly for two men, who had just loaded a pair of couches (worth the equivalent of about $650 each) into their truck and were about to drive off. However, the store manager rushed out and, noticing the truck’s unfastened back door, reached in and pulled the sofas out, leaving the men to drive away empty-handed. The sequence was captured on surveillance video, leading store owner Mark Kypta to liken it to “something out of a Benny Hill film.”

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In October, a two-foot-long shark fell from the sky and landed near the 12th tee at the San Juan Hills Golf Club in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. A security guard saw the incident, and an attendant placed the shark in a bucket of water (with some salt) and drove it four miles to the Pacific Ocean. (Best guess among observers: An osprey or peregrine falcon had snatched it from the ocean but eventually lost its grip.)

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In October, a major fire mysteriously started inside Red Lion Liquors (in, coincidentally, Burnsville, Minn.). Since nothing sparkproducing was found, fire officials guessed that sunlight, magnified through vodka bottles, had ignited surrounding paper signs, and the heat eventually pressured the vodka bottles’ tops to burst, exacerbating the flames. Even firefighters appeared amazed, with one quoted as saying, “This is so cool!”

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NOVEMBER GREENS {BY BILL O’DRISCOLL} In Novembers past, following custom, my wife and I would put our garden to bed and give up on harvesting anything more.

This year, though, we have a new house with bigger grounds on the North Side. And we’ve been reading about four-season gardening, the practice of keeping plots productive year-round.

Short of building a full-fledged greenhouse, of course, we weren’t expecting tomatoes in January. But with a relatively simple adaption we’ve had surprising luck with our greens. All it took was some translucent, heavy-gauge plastic sheeting and a bunch of small wire frames salvaged from those suddenly useless campaign yard-signs.

Once frosts began, we stuck several wire frames in our two biggest raised beds. At night, we’d just drape the plastic over them, and secure the edges with bricks and scrap wood. By day, we uncover them. And as of Thanksgiving weekend — and beyond the season’s first snowfall — we’re still pulling fresh mizuna, arugula and red-leaf lettuce.

The swiss chard’s held up, too. So have the kale and collards, even though we didn’t bother to cover them.

We also learned about the hardiness of seemingly dainty leaves. One cold night the beds went uncovered, and the salad greens contracted a case of freezer burn. They were blistered and sad. I thought them done for, but they bounced back. And some of them will surely make it into lunch this very week.

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at first you don’t succeed …” The trouble is that, in the restaurant business, so many places don’t succeed that it can be hard to try, try again.

The family behind a trio of Asian restaurants, however, has found a way to make it work.

It started with Pho Kim 88, located on Route 88 in Castle Shannon, part of a rising wave of Vietnamese restaurants in the region. A few years later, a second branch opened near South Hills Village, Saigon 88, its nomenclature signifying its link to the original location as well as the good-luck associations of the number eight in many Asian cultures. Expansion, surely, is one measure of success, but we were holding out for an outstanding dining experience.

Happily, that is exactly what we got at the little chain’s third location, Miss Saigon 88, now open in North Oakland.

Like the restaurants themselves, the menus at the three establishments are related, but not identical. Not surprisingly, Pho Kim’s has a well-developed pho list,

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Grilled-pork banh mi

while Saigon 88 puts an emphasis on its sushi bar alongside hot Vietnamese and Chinese fare. The newest, Miss Saigon, offers representatives from all these genres, including a full sushi bar, and throws some Thai curries into the mix. But the Vietnamese specialties are the real reason to go.

MISS SAIGON 88

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PRICES: Appetizers $3-12; entrees $11-25 LIQUOR: BYOB

CP APPROVED Banh khot, described on the menu as “shrimp mini-crepes,” was a dish which disappointed us when we first tried it at Saigon 88, but wowed us at the Oakland location. More like fluffy mini-cakes than thin crepes, the khot were fully crisp on the bottom and tender on top. They paired well with plump shrimp that reposed atop each one, as well as numerous accompaniments: cucumbers, lightly pickled carrot

and daikon, Thai basil and a bowl of spicysweet fish sauce. We liked it all wrapped in a lettuce leaf, the little crepe/shrimp core lending substance to all those vegetables and herbs.

Another banh dish, banh uot (pronounced “what”), also offered as an appetizer, was substantial enough for an entrée.

Broad, chewy rice noodles were heaped on a bed of shredded lettuce and sliced tomatoes, topped with smoky morsels of moist chicken, and served with more of the spicy fish sauce on the side. The meat and noodles were exceptional, though the tomatoes highlighted the problem of off-season produce when tropical cuisine is served in northern climes. We’re not sure what the solution is, but pretending it doesn’t matter doesn’t serve anyone well.

Sushi was, if a bit perfunctory, at least varied and affordable: At $2 per piece, nigiri options included surf clam and octopus, and there were plenty of baroque specialty rolls alongside the classic, straight-up fish-and-veg models.

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had just the subtle, elemental flavor its name promised and a wonderful, thin crisp exterior from its brief searing in hot oil. A sort of slaw of finely diced, sautéed onion, pepper and carrot lent further dimension to this dish, as did a tangy sesame-soy sauce.

Miss Saigon’s chicken bun — a bowl of rice vermicelli noodles with meat, herbs and a bowl of that fish sauce for judicious application by the diner — was equally impressive. The chicken preparation was described on the menu as BBQ, but its tender meat and slightly sweet sauce made it seem like a classic, light stir-fry. Where the banh uot noodles were chewy, the vermicelli were a touch firmer, which made a nice base for the multiple toppings.

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IRONS IN THE FIRE A fundraiser tests the creativity of local bartenders

Last came Spicy Miss Saigon, a bowl of noodle soup both like and unlike pho: a red beef broth flavored with lemongrass and chilies, filled with bone-in pork and pliant udon noodles, and served with the usual aromatic pho toppings of bean sprouts, Thai basil, jalapeño pepper and lime. To be honest, we’ve never been very impressed by the pho at any local restaurant, but this bowl was sublime. Maybe the chilies and the lemongrass were unfair performance enhancers, but the soup was layered with flavors from two kinds of meat, vegetables, herbs and spices. Udon noodles offered their thick, resilient substance, and the pork, which seemed to be of at least three distinct cuts, had a robust, meaty flavor that was enhanced, but not hidden, by the broth.

Another old saw holds that the third time’s the charm. In the case of Miss Saigon 88, eating is believing.

Iron Bartender Pittsburgh, loosely modeled after the famed TV show Iron Chef, featured smoke machines, good vibes and displays of creativity. At one point, it also featured a brief visit from city firefighters responding to a fire alarm, though the party continued unabated.

All of which is only fitting: Computer programmer Andrew Tepper organized the Nov. 15 competition as a fundraiser for artists participating in Frostburn, the midFebruary arts event that is a local offshoot of the anarchic Burning Man festival.

“Because we take no government money, we’ve never been able to assist artists” financially, says Tepper. But that changed thanks to help from eight bartenders assembled at the Strip District’s former V Ultra Lounge.

Each was tasked with creating a crowd-pleasing drink based on a specific theme like “Savory,” “College” and “Burning Man.” But rather than compelling the use of a secret ingredient, as on Iron Chef, Tepper gave bartenders a cornucopia of ingredients to use. Old standbys like tequila and citrus fruits were available, but so were outlandish mixers like Chambord, tamari and liquid smoke.

Adam Lipinski, for example, crafted a spicy “Szechuan Bloody Mary” with a combination of oyster sauce, edamame, wasabi, vodka and tomato juice. “I had a plan coming in,” he says.

But the winning bartender was Wes Shonk of 1947 Tavern, who had his own secret ingredient stashed away: cornflakeand nutmeg-infused cereal milk. He mixed a “Winter Wonderland” cocktail of bourbon, the infused milk, Angostura bitters and honey syrup.

No knock on Shonk’s cocktail — which was one of the standouts — but the judging system was flawed. Attendees, who paid $20 each, were each given six votes, with the option of buying more.

That made the enterprise susceptible to Citizens United-like distortions, with bartenders standing to benefit from having friends with the most money to spare.

Additionally, some bartenders said they were confused by the rules.

Still, this was a fundraiser — it tallied up $850 — and not a high-stakes competition.

“It was a lot of fun,” says Shonk, “and that’s what matters.”

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1947 TAVERN. 5744 Ellsworth Ave., Shadyside. 412-363-1947.

This Shadyside venue offers a sophisticated take on simple, satisfying food. It’s sandwiches, salads and mac-and-cheese, but the meat is roasted in house, and the pasta is local (and served with veggies, short rib or bacon). Thus does 1947 combine two foodie fashions — artisanal preparations and comfort food. KE BURGATORY. 932 Freeport Road, The Waterworks, Aspinwall. 412781-1456. Nestled in an off-thepath corner of The Waterworks strip mall, Burgatory is in the running for best burgers in town.

It starts with its own blend of ground sirloin, chuck, brisket and short rib, and buttery buns — then piles on the toppings.

(There are prefab combinations and checklists for custom orders.)

Add shakes, fries — or perhaps an extra-ordinary salad. JE CASA RASTA. 2102 Broadway Ave., Beechview. 412-223-6106.

This casual storefront taqueria combines the tropical, sometimes spicy flavors of Caribbean and Mexican cuisines in tacos, burritos and tortas. Thus, jerk chicken might be a wing appetizer, or taco filling. Also broaching both cultures: fruit salsa and citrusmarinated fried pork. JF

Union Pig and Chicken {PHOTO BY HEATHER MULL} MONTEREY BAY FISH GROTTO. 1411 Grandview Ave., Mount Washington (412-481-4414) and 146 Mall Circle Drive, Monroeville (412-374-8530). Because fish lends itself to endless preparations and dressings, the menu here is copious (and that’s not including the daily specials). The Mount Washington location, with its spectacular view of the city, is a popular venue for special occasions, out-of-towners and anyone who loves fish. KE SPOON. 134 S. Highland Ave., East Liberty. 412-362-6001. A swanky restaurant offering American cuisine focusing on locally procured, sustainable ingredients and seasonal offerings. What stands out is the sensitivity with which each dish was conceived — from flavor, texture and the creation of fresh combinations. Thus, ancho chilies and pork are paired with new yet just-right blendings such as cilantro, lime and feta. LE

and Italian influences in risotto, sausage and polenta. KE THE PORCH. Schenley Plaza, Forbes Avenue and Schenley Drive, Oakland. 412-687-6724.

An attractive wood-and-stone structure set in the verdant heart of Oakland, The Porch offers cuisine that is modern without being stark, homey without being heavy. Consider a pizza dressed with butternut squash, pork belly atop roasted pumpkin, or lasagne with house-made chive pasta. KE

SAUSALIDO. 4621 Liberty Ave., Bloomfield. 412-683-4575.

Casual elegance is the byword at this neighborhood venue, where the fare is inspired by Northern California cuisine, with seasonal ingredients combined into New American and Continental dishes. The preparations vary widely, from ultra-traditional offerings like crabstuffed shrimp to au courant updates like duck with orangewww. per apricot balsamic pa pghcitym glaze. LF .co

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ECHO. 1740 Route 228, Cranberry. 724-779-3246. The menu at this sophisticated restaurant offers a tour de force of modern American cuisine. It focuses on central ingredients and adds layers of flavor, sometimes in unexpected forms, such as a purée of tuna alongside grilled steak, or golden trout served on a bed of orzo with a fennel-cream sauce. But even a simpler dish, such as fettuccini Alfredo, is perfectly executed. LE

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PASTITSIO. 3716 Butler St., Lawrenceville.

412-586-7656. This tiny storefront café boasts a Greek deli, complete with a steam table and a display cooler with salads. Its namesake baked-noodle casserole is a winner, but much of the menu changes daily according to what’s fresh. J

POINT BRUGGE CAFÉ. 401 Hastings St., Point Breeze. 412441-3334. This cozy neighborhood bistro reflects a concerted effort to translate the European neighborhood café — warm, welcoming, unpretentious yet delicious — to Pittsburgh. Despite bits of Asian fusion, the selections are classic Low Country fare such as Belgian beef stewed with beer,

SMILING BANANA LEAF. 5901 Bryant St., Highland Park.

412-362-3200. At this absolute jewel-box of a restaurant, the menu emphasizes authentic Thai dishes rather than Thaiinflected Chinese food. Grilled meat appetizers are beautifully seasoned, and the pad Thai offers a lively balance of ingredients.

The assertively spicy pumpkin curry features a special variety of Thai gourd. JF SONOMA GRILLE. 947 Penn Ave., Downtown. 412-697-1336.

The menu here groups food and selected wines (mostly Californian, of course) under such oenophilic summaries as “jammy” and “muscular,” encouraging

an entirely new approach to food selection. The restaurant’s offerings include tapas, hearty meat dishes with an array of international seasonings, and a mix-n-match, create-your-own section for mixed grill. KE

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Though little more than an unassuming concrete-block box on the outside, inside this is a warm, welcoming family-run trattoria offering Southern Italian specialties as well as ItalianAmerican fare. Quality ingredients, thoughtful preparation and friendly service make this restaurant stand out. KE

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The two city dwellers decided to follow Hart-Gonzalez’ life-long dream: giving up all they knew to move to the country and live out their days on a farm. In 2005, they left Washington, D.C., and bought 50 acres in Jefferson County, turning it into a USDA-certified organic farm and goat-milk creamery they called Paradise Gardens and Farms.

STAGIONI. 2104 E. Carson St., South Side. 412-586-4738.

This cozy storefront restaurant offers a marriage of traditional ingredients and modern, sophisticated sensibilities. From inventive salads utilizing seasonal ingredients and house-made pastas to flavorful meat entrees and vegetarian plates, the fare exhibits a masterful combination of flavors and textures. KF

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Paradise Gardens and Farm in Jefferson County is available for a dream rental price: $750 a month.

UNION PIG AND CHICKEN. 220 N. Highland Ave., East Liberty.

412-363-7675. This lively familystyle BBQ venue hews closely to tradition. The smoked meats (ribs, brisket, pork shoulder and chicken) are “dry” (with sauces at table), and the sides are wellprepared classics: mac-and-cheese, baked beans, collard greens and coleslaw. Prices are higher than a roadside stand, but the quality is top-notch. KE

“When we saw this property, it was so incredibly beautiful. We decided this is where we would make our stand,” says Cleghorn, who adds that their investments include a $100,000 solar-electric and -thermal installation on a barn roof.

But Cleghorn, 63, has been running the farm alone this past year: Hart-Gonzalez died last November after being diagnosed with lung cancer five months earlier.

And now their farm — with its 24 acres of fenced pastures, 22 acres of hay fields, a half-acre of garden plots and 36 pregnant goats — is available for rent.

The price seems like a dream itself. The land, plus the farm equipment and a three-bedroom, two-bath house, are available for $750 a month, plus utilities.

“It’s a very nicely put-together farm that I think offers a great opportunity for some young farmer,” Cleghorn says.

Cleghorn says the farm was breaking even, thanks to the sale of goat cheeses, drinkable yogurts and bottled milk. He adds that it could support other livestock like cattle, or pastured pigs or chickens.

Cleghorn plans to stay on the farm, in a separate house where he hopes to finish a book Hart-Gonzalez started. He says he’ll help his renter any way he can.

“The long-term profit in this place is in the organic farming as well as nurturing a new generation of farmers,” he says. “That’s something Lucinda and I believed in deeply.”

THE WINE LOFT. 2773 Tunnel Blvd., SouthSide Works, South Side. 412-586-5335. A well-curated wine list, cozy seating options and an expanded menu make this a convivial spot for socializing. Share a pizza — or try an entrée such as filet sliders, Hawaiian tuna tartare or pumpkin ravioli. Wines include unusual varietals alongside the more familiar chardonnays and shirazes. KE YO RITA. 1120 E. Carson St., South Side. 412-904-3557. This venue offers Mexican-inspired cuisine unlike anything else in the city. The humble taco here is the vehicle for everything from traditional ingredients like chorizo, avocado and tongue, to softshell crab, quail’s egg and veal tartare. Also available: ceviche, blue corn dogs and Mexican-style corn-on-the cob. JE

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“I THINK OUR GENERATION KIND OF THINKS OF THE ORCHESTRA AS A MUSEUM PIECE.”

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GOOD TUNES IN THE ’BURBS Bocktown Beer and Grill in Robinson is somewhat of an anomaly. The uninitiated might not expect to find any type of culture there, let alone good beer — it is, after all, located in Robinson Towne Centre, planted at the end of a strip mall opposite a Target. One might expect nothing more from the live music than a college sophomore playing “Brown Eyed Girl” to a disinterested audience throwing back Blue Moons and Boston Lagers.

Not only would you be wrong about the beer — Bocktown boasts a craft “beer library” with more than 400 choices and 16 rotating taps — but you’d also be pleasantly surprised by the music.

Tuesday night at Bocktown is “singersongwriter night,” a theme that’s often broadly interpreted. On a recent Tuesday, the host band was The Breadline Preachers, who live up to their name with songs of economic woe with a heavy dose of soul-saving. The two-piece specializes in extremely palatable finger-picking blues, supporting the gruff bass of Chuck Beatty’s voice and the precise, cross-harp harmonica styles of Stanley Mikolajek. In contrast with expectations, they played a strong collection of originals.

That’s not to say there were no covers; there were, but “Brown Eyed Girl” wasn’t one of them. Instead, the audience received a varied mix of old-school folk and blues. They even covered “Sweet Georgia Brown” — when was the last time you heard that covered at a bar?

The Breadline Preachers is the type of act a songwriter wishes to hear at a bar — and the booking speaks to Bocktown’s desire to bring culture to the suburbs. It seems to be working: The audience was sizable for a Tuesday night, and very attentive.

Despite its suburban setting, Bocktown brings it; anyone who respects good beer and music would be wise to check out a Tuesday night at the bar. Ethnic jazz ensemble Marbin plays Bocktown this Tue., Dec. 4.

THEY EVEN COVERED “SWEET GEORGIA BROWN” — WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU HEARD THAT COVERED AT A BAR?

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JS SPINNING electronically composed music from decks at the helm of a club space seem ubiquitous these days. They’ve also become staples at galleries, museums and even abandoned warehouses, if you know where and when to look. But for many classical-music audiences, the idea of electronic music had seemed foreign — until Mason Bates, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Composer of the Year, introduced the concept to his teachers.

“I tended to just have to make the ideas work on their own,” Bates says.

“And it wasn’t like an abstract concept, like I was trying to bring together these two worlds. It’s more like [simply creating a] piece of music that has electronica rhythms in it. And the teachers of mine were generally a little bewildered at first. But once they saw the ar-

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tistic terrain, they opened up and were pretty supportive.”

Bates, who also was given a Heinz Award this year, grew up in Richmond, Va. in the ’80s. Performative DJing wasn’t

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exactly ubiquitous in that time and place.

But when Bates got to New York for his undergraduate studies at Columbia and

Juilliard, the world of complex sounds and interesting drum patterns opened up to him — right as he was getting into the heart of his classical studies. It was as if his traditional world was colliding with a whole new one. And rather than abandon one for the other, he decided to merge them.

“There’s a lot that you can talk about when you are dealing with different kinds of music fusing together,” he says.

“You might think about how there could be world music intersecting with dance music — or there could be jazz intersecting with classical music — but it really comes down to the execution. So I think for composers who didn’t understand what electronic music was, once they realized it wasn’t like a crossover and that I was trying to bridge two spaces in a more meaningful way, they put down

the resistance a little bit.”

You could say what Bates does is revolutionary in the orchestral space. But his interest in composing lies more in seamlessly integrating the sounds than in disrupting the fluidity of a symphony. His goal is to create a deeper experience in an orchestral hall, and he does so by including beats from a drum pad in such a way that you feel it more than hear it. To him, it’s just another step for the orchestra.

“The orchestra is one of the great inventions of mankind,” Bates says. “It is such an interesting collaboration, in real time, of so many people. I think our generation kind of thinks of it as a museum piece. But the fact is, it’s always evolved — whether it’s adding gut strings in the 19th century or the percussion section expanding in the early 20th.”

Still, to a younger audience, the orchestra may seem dated because of how rapidly the music played outside of the concert hall shifts. Internet-enabled music digestion, and the schizophrenic mixing abilities allowed by DJing equipment, may leave younger music consumers bored by the slow, dramatic movements of a symphony composition.

However, to Bates, grabbing that audience’s attention is just a matter of education. At a time when orchestras are struggling to maintain subscribers, Bates’ ideas could be some sort of saving grace for the historical traditions of western music.

“I long for the day when you go to an orchestral concert hall and the program book is, say, filmed. And it’s interspersed between the pieces,” Bates says. “It can be a more immersive experience. In an orchestral concert, there’s a fair amount of dead space. I think there’s a great opportunity there to make a kind of cinematic moment.”

One of the most poetic testaments to multimedia integration with the symphony happened last year, when Bates performed his “The B-Sides” composition with the financially crippled Detroit Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra was forced to rethink a long-standing policy of not broadcasting its live performances; in the end, officials there decided to broadcast every one of them on the Internet.

Bates wrote an essay on the experience, part of which he regarded as “an homage” to the Detroit warehouse parties where techno was born.

“Performing ‘The B-Sides’ in Detroit felt like a special homecoming — to a place I’d only visited aurally, in countless techno albums,” he wrote. “Seeing and hearing this historic orchestra back in the game really gives me hope CONTINUES ON PG. 24

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CD REVIEW: CD Review: Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle, 2013 Collection {BY ANDY MULKERIN}

Each year, the Pittsburgh Songwriters Circle, a subsidiary of the folk-music society, Calliope, releases a new compendium of songs by local artists. This year’s — actually the 2013 edition, presumably so that you can enjoy it all next year — comes in at a whopping 36 tracks. (They vary widely, too: A very earnest tune called “Happy Birthday Jesus” is followed immediately by one called “Zombie Babies.”) Two shows commemorate the release (details below); here are a few highlights of the collection:

Derrick Davila: “Black Letter Y”

Davila’s mid-paced, easygoing alt-country song highlights his understated but strong vocals; it’s not challenging, but it’s also not a cookie-cutter tune. The lyrics are above average.

Brittany Hautz: “Love Me in January”

Simple, not particularly fast-moving, but contemplative and well played. Hautz addresses the idea of postponing romance — or perhaps just of anticipating longing.

Mo Nelson: “Your Dosey Doe”

Nelson’s unapologetic country music is a nice variation in the midst of the more adult-contemporary folk material populating much of the anthology, and his band is up to the task on this recording.

Martin Zundel: “Where You Are”

Zundel’s vocals waver between charmingly gruff and unsteady, but his songwriting shines here; he takes a common theme and spins it into something smooth and original, recalling the old country-pop that Jimmy Webb made for Glen Campbell.

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about the future of symphonic music in this country.”

He takes that same maverick passion to every corner of his musical world. As a part of his residency with Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, he’ll be performing as DJ Masonic along with PSO musicians as they stage his “Mercury Soul” at Static Lounge. (See sidebar, “Following Bates.”) Merging tradition with contemporary entertainment, “Mercury Soul” is a statement on where electronic musical performance can go.

“I think that the performance end of electronic music is a great head-scratcher.

We have all been to shows to see people we love and been disappointed,” says Bates. “And it’s a problem unique to

electronic music because in some ways, some of the most interesting electronic music is stuff that can’t be played; you get really fast drum and bass rhythms or something. That’s part of the charm.”

Aside from taking classical music into a space where the audience can mill around as if it were a rock show, “Mercury Soul” reaches for an above and beyond visual experience. The space is transformed as the program notes are projected onto the walls alongside art installations while the club’s lights slowly shift colors for added aura.

DJing is rarely this dynamic, Bates concedes: “People just don’t have the expectation because they’re so used to pushing ‘Play.’”

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As Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Composer of the Year, Mason Bates will have three of his compositions performed by PSO, in addition to one world premiere. There will also be two residency concerts and a special nightclub performance.

“Mothership” will be performed Fri., Nov. 30, at 8 p.m. and again Sun., Dec. 2, at 2:30 p.m. This composition was commissioned by and premiered with the YouTube Symphony at the Sydney Opera House.

“Violin Concerto” will be premiered with the PSO on Fri., Dec. 7, at 8 p.m., and will be performed again on Sun., Dec. 9, at 2:30 p.m. The piece was composed with the talents of violinist Anne Akiki Meyers in mind as the featured soloist.

In 2013, “B Sides” will be performed Fri., March 22, at 8 p.m; Sat., March 23, at 8 p.m.; and Sun., March 24, at 2:30 p.m. Along with an adventurous narrative backbone, this piece was inspired by the techno played at Detroit warehouse parties.

“Mercury Soul” will be staged at Static Lounge in the Strip District on Fri., April 5.

Members of the PSO will join Bates, who will be performing as DJ Masonic, as they work to turn the nightclub into a new site for the classical/electronic convergence.

“Desert Transport” will be performed on Fri., April 12, at 8 p.m.; Sat., April 13, at 8 p.m.; and Sun., April 14, at 2:30 p.m. This piece is a musical depiction of the Arizona desert as seen from above in a helicopter.

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CRITICS’ PICKS Rachael Yamagata

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For a band that lists Chipotle, beer and buttrock as a few of its interests, Conditions isn’t to be taken lightly. The four-piece has been refining its pop-infused, solid-rock sound since 2006, showcasing soaring vocals and refreshingly optimistic lyrics. Since dropping a self-titled EP last year, Conditions has been busy touring and hitting the studio to record the follow-up to 2010’s Fluorescent Youth, which will be partially funded by donations from the band’s loyal fan base. Catch them tonight at the Smiling Moose; Red Hands and Crash City open. Amanda Wishner 6:30 p.m. 1306 E. Carson St., South Side. $12-14.

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Nick Painter and Macronympha’s Joe Roemer) and Dynamo Sound Collective founder Ryan Emmett. Andy Mulkerin 8 p.m. 4314 Main St., Bloomfield. $8. All ages. 412-951-0622

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It’s organized by the inimitable Phat Man Dee, who notes that Eirene, after years of operating Jane a homeless shelter, is [ALTERNATIVE] + Siberry “teetering on the brink FRI., NOV. 30 of homelessness himself.”

Rachael Yamagata is Proceeds from tonight a hot commodity. The help get him and his singer/songwriter has Duncan and Porter House lent her sultry, bluesy of Hospitality back on vocals to countless televitrack; besides Phat Man sion shows and films, Dee, performers include: and collaborated with Miguel Sague Jr. and big names like Bright Miguel Sague III, Olivia Kissel and Crystal Eyes and Jason Mraz; she’s even played Hoffman. AM 9 p.m. 5972 Baum Blvd., East for President Obama. Earlier this month, Liberty. $10 suggested donation. 18 and over.

Yamagata set out to tour North America in 412-363-8277 or www.shadowlounge.net support of her recently released Heavyweight EP. She comes to Mr. Small’s tonight with Ed [ART-POP] + THU., DEC. 06 Romanoff. It’s a reduced-capacity event with Jane Siberry, who hails from Toronto, gained partial seating, keeping true to the singer’s traction as a musician in the late ’70s and early promise of an intimate show. AW 8 p.m. 400 ’80s as a contemporary of Kate Bush. In some Lincoln Ave., Millvale. $20. 412-821-4447 or ways, the two are comparable: Siberry fused www.mrsmalls.com traditional singer-songwriter fare with newwave weirdness, gaining commercial success in [EXPERIMENTAL] + FRI., NOV. 30 Few experimental outfits have the name recog- Canada, but only modest renown in the U.S. She’s maintained a lively career since, releasing nition of Wolf Eyes; the group has spent over albums and writing poetry, and for a few years a decade now at the forefront of wildly polarthere, changing her name to Issa. She’s Jane izing noise. Tonight, former member Aaron again, and playing an intimate show with local Dilloway and band founder Nate Young both folklorist Ellen Gozion tonight at the Friends appear solo at The Shop, with Young performMeeting House. AM 7:30 p.m. 4836 Ellsworth ing under the name Regression. Rounding out Ave., Shadyside. $35-45. All ages. 412-725-0044 the bill: local notorious noise purveyors Cock or timespaceonemusic@gmail.com Scene Investigator (that’s Edgar Um, Trogpite’s

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ALTAR BAR. Reverend Horton Heat. Strip District. 412-263-2877.

ARSENAL BOWLING LANES. Weird Paul Rock Band.

Lawrenceville. 412-683-5993.

CIOPPINO SEAFOOD CHOPHOUSE BAR. Terrance Vaughn Trio. Strip District.

412-281-6593.

CLUB CAFE. Caravan Of Thieves, Cold Weather. South Side.

412-431-4950.

HOWLERS COYOTE CAFE. Loves It, The Armadillos, Shelf Life.

Bloomfield. 412-682-0320.

THE IRONWORKS. Blue Redshift.

Oakland. 412-969-3832.

LAVA LOUNGE. Neighbours, Touch Club, Alexei’s New Band.

South Side. 412-431-5282.

PALACE THEATRE. Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, Marvelettes, Marshak’s Tribute to The Platters.

Holiday Doo Wop Tribute Show.

Greensburg. 724-836-8000.

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REX THEATER. Big Sam’s Funky Nation. South Side. 412-381-6811.

SMILING MOOSE. Conditions, Red Hands, Crash City. South Side.

412-431-4668.

Lawrenceville. 412-681-4318.

HARD ROCK CAFE. KardaZ. Hurricane Sandy benefit. Bring non-perishable food item or new blankets, baby items, etc. Station Square. 412-481-7625.

HOWLERS COYOTE CAFE. Silent Old Mtns., Bobby E. Lee & ALTAR BAR. Bruce In The USA. The Sympathizers, Butterbirds, Strip District. 412-263-2877.

Adrienne & the Merrylanders.

BELVEDERE’S. Carousel, Bloomfield. 412-682-0320.

Sistered, Secret Tombs.

KEYNOTE CAFE. The Lawrenceville.

Duskwhales, Essential 412-628-8991.

Machine, The BLVD PUB & KITCHEN. Fledgelings, Tim Krupar, The GRID. Canonsburg. www. per Dennis C. Lee, Organic 724-746-2250. pa pghcitym Analog, Jim Platt.

BRILLOBOX. Kid .co Jeannette. 412-638-5263.

Durango, Burra, Save Us MR. SMALLS THEATER. From Archon. Bloomfield.

Rachael Yamagata, Ed Romanoff.

412-621-4900.

Millvale. 866-468-3401.

CLUB CAFE. Doug Khorey & His ROCK ROOM. A Wanted Band of Broken Hearts, Rob Bayne Awakening, Until We Have Faces, of the Dharma Sons (Early) Black Coffee, Aabaraki (Late). South Side. Dematus. Polish Hill. 412-683-4418.

THE SHOP. Aaron Dilloway, 412-431-4950.

Regression, Cock Scene GARFIELD ARTWORKS. Gage, 30 Investigator, Ryan Emmett.

Realm, Gino, Bit Mummy, Stillborn Bloomfield. 412-951-0622.

Identity. Garfield. 412-361-2262.

SMILING MOOSE. Such Gold, HAMBONE’S. Charm & Chain.

Drug Church, Pentimento, After The Fall, Shirts Vs. Skins (early) Sticky, Cultivator, Chai Baba (late).

South Side. 412-431-4668.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE. Elikeh.

Lawrenceville. 412-682-0177.

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6119 PENN AVE. Kim Phuc, Zeitgeist, Illegals, Gotobeds.

East Liberty. 412-621-0888.

ALTAR BAR. Woe, Is Me. Strip District. 412-263-2877.

BALTIMORE HOUSE. Gina Rendina & The Game Changers. Pleasant Hills.

412-653-9332.

BRILLOBOX. Triggers, Host Skull, Good Night, States. Bloomfield.

412-621-4900.

CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF HOMESTEAD MUSIC HALL. Asia Fab Four (Beatles Tribute).

Munhall. 412-368-5225.

CLUB CAFE. Scott Blasey, Rob James (Early) Madeline & the Metropolis, Balloon Ride Fantasy (Late). Album release show.

South Side. 412-431-4950.

DOWNEY’S HOUSE. Daniels & McClain. Robinson. 412-489-5631.

FRANKIE’S. Fungus. Squirrel Hill.

412-422-5027.

GARFIELD ARTWORKS. The Koffin Kats, Cultivator, Scattergun.

Garfield. 412-361-2262.

HAMBONE’S. The Way Home Chet Vincent & The Big Bend, Pete Bush & The Hoi Polloi, Most Beautiful Losers. Lawrenceville.

412-681-4318.

HARD ROCK CAFE. Sourmash.

Station Square. 412-481-7625.

Each Monday, we bring you a new MP3 from a local band. This week’s offering comes from Kid Durango; the band plays Fri., Nov. 30, at Brillobox. Download “The Other Side” on our music blog, FFW>>, at pghcitypaper.com.

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FRI, NOV 30 • 9PM AFRO-POP/FUNK/JAZZ

ELIKEH SAT, DEC 1 • 9PM CLASSIC COUNTRY

CHRIS KNIGHT MON, DEC 3 • 9:30PM ROCK

OPEN STAGE WITH CRAIG KING TUE, DEC 4 • 9PM JAZZ

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HARVEY WILNER’S. Brian Loosz.

West Mifflin. 412-466-1331.

HOWLERS COYOTE CAFE. ATS, Chet Vincent band, The Most Beautiful Losers. Bloomfield.

412-682-0320.

THE KICKSTAND. The Dave Iglar Band. Elizabeth.

412-384-3080.

THE R BAR. Craig King, Kings Ransom. Dormont. 412-445-5279.

REX THEATER. The Werks.

South Side. 412-381-6811.

ROCHESTER INN HARDWOOD GRILLE. The GRID. Ross.

412-364-8166.

ROOSTERS ROADHOUSE. The Accelerators. Bridgeville.

412-221-1543.

SMILING MOOSE. Delusions of Grandeur, Syzygia, Bury Thy Kingdom. South Side. 412-431-4668.

TJ’S HIDEAWAY. Rock Bot. Evans City. 724-789-7858.

WOOD STREET GALLERIES. Aerial View, Slinky. Downtown.

412-471-5605.

ZANDERZ SPORTS BAR. Aces Full, VooDoo Lion. Plum.

724-387-2444.

SUN 02

MOONDOG’S. Devon Allman.

Blawnox. 412-828-2040.

SHADOW LOUNGE. Phat Man Dee & the Cultural District, Miguel Sague Jr & Miguel Sague III , Olivia Kissel, Crystal Hoffman. A Concert to Benefit Vince Eirene & the Duncan & Porter Homeless Shelter. East Liberty. 412-363-8277.

DECK THE DECKS

Electro, post punk, industrial, new wave, alternative dance. South Side. 412-431-4668.

TUE 04

We asked local musicians and music luminariess to tell us about some of their favorite — and least favorite — holiday tunes.

Mike Urick, Neon Swing X-Perience “Coventry Carol” — This works very well as a brass chorale and, being a trumpet player, I love that about this song. Even though it sounds a little somber, the mellowness and calmness of the song remind me what the Christmas season should be like.

DJ J Malls “Snowflakes,” by Betty Lloyd — She made some ridiculously rare records. Nobody seems to care about this one a whole lot. It’s on Thomas Records, so at one point she was label mates with Dewey Cheatem & Howe (a super group of Pittsburgh Soul guys). The song is obviously about Christmas, but if you weren’t paying attention to the lyrics you may not notice. A lot of people can be very “anti-holiday music” around the holidays, so I consider this to be a very “listenable” record if there are Scrooges in the room.

Brett Staggs, The Long Time Darlings “Must Be Santa,” from Bob Dylan’s 2009 album Christmas in the Heart. Learning the lyrics to this song is a great drinking game!

MON 03

BRILLOBOX. Other Lives, Indians.

Bloomfield. 412-621-4900.

TUE 04

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WED 05

AVA BAR & LOUNGE. DJ Outtareach. East Liberty.

412-363-8277.

BLOOMFIELD BRIDGE TAVERN. Fuzz! Drum & bass weekly.

Bloomfield. 412-682-8611.

SPOON. Spoon Fed. Hump day chill. House music. aDesusParty.

East Liberty. 412-362-6001.

HIP HOP/R&B FRI 30

THE MR. ROBOTO PROJECT. Megadef, Matt Reed & TGP, Tracksploitation. After party at Sonny’s Tavern. Bloomfield.

RIVERS CASINO. Lyndsey Smith.

North Side. 412-414-5070.

STAGE AE. Twiztid, (hed)p.e., Lil Wyte, Potluck. North Side.

SAT 01

CJ’S. The Old School Band.

Strip District. 412-642-2377.

SMILING MOOSE. Fortified PhonetX. South Side. 412-431-4668.

MON 03

ALTAR BAR. Ace Hood. Strip District. 412-263-2877.

WED 05

SHADOW LOUNGE. Sikes.

East Liberty. 412-363-8277.

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ALTAR BAR. Reverend Peytons Big Damn Band. Strip District.

412-263-2877.

BRILLOBOX. Writer, A Prior I, Dutch Courage. Bloomfield.

412-621-4900.

CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF HOMESTEAD MUSIC HALL. Kenny Loggins. Munhall.

412-368-5225.

SMILING MOOSE. The Last Bison.

South Side. 412-431-4668.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE. Space Exchange Series w/ the David Throckmorton Trio. Lawrenceville.

412-682-0177.

THU 29

WED 05

FRI 30

ARSENAL BOWLING LANES. Donna O. Lawrenceville.

412-683-5993.

CLUB CAFE. Jennifer Knapp & Margaret Becker. South Side.

412-431-4950.

ROCHESTER INN HARDWOOD GRILLE. Ray Lanich. Ross.

412-364-8166.

ROCK BOTTOM. Good Brother Earl. Waterfront. 412-462-2739.

SMILING MOOSE. Creature Feature Creature Feature, Until We Have Faces, Saving Elizabeth.

South Side. 412-431-4668.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE. Jess Klein, Mundy, Tony Cenname.

Lawrenceville. 412-682-0177.

REX THEATER. Break Science & Michal Menert. South Side.

412-381-6811.

AVA BAR & LOUNGE. Thursdays in AVA. Pete Butta, McFly, Bamboo, & Red. East Liberty. 412-363-8277.

CLUB TABOO. DJ Matt & Gangsta Shak. Homewood. 412-969-0260.

DISTRICT 3. DJ Solo Dolo, DJ Bamboo. South Side. 757-660-8894.

INN-TERMISSION LOUNGE. Transmission: Classic Alternative Dance Party. South Side. 412-381-3497.

LEVELZ. Technophile.

Underground techno DJs. South Side. 440-724-6592.

ROWDY BUCK. Thursday Night Hoedown. South Side. 412-431-2825.

BACKSTAGE BAR AT THEATRE SQUARE. Salsa Fridays. DJ Jeff Shirey, DJ Carlton, DJ Paul Mitchell.

Downtown. 412-456-6666.

CAPRI PIZZA AND BAR. Bombo Claat Fridays. Reggae/ dancehall w/ Vybz Machine Intl.

Sound System, Fudgie Springer. East Liberty. 412-363-1250.

ONE 10 LOUNGE. DJ Goodnight, DJ Rojo. Downtown. 412-874-4582.

REX THEATER. Orchard Lounge.

South Side. 412-381-6811.

ROWDY BUCK. Top 40 Dance.

South Side. 412-431-2825.

RUGGER’S PUB. 80s Night w/ DJ Connor. South Side.

412-381-1330.

SAT 01

1139 PENN AVE. DEEPER. Solid State Soul DJs: Brotha Mike & Scuzzi.

BYOB. Clean, safe & LGBTQ friendly.

Begins after the bars close Sat. night, 2 a.m. - 8 a.m. Downtown.

AVA BAR & LOUNGE. African Night. East Liberty. 412-363-8277.

CAPRI PIZZA AND BAR. Saturday Night Meltdown. Top 40, Hip Hop, Club, R&B, Funk & Soul.

East Liberty. 412-362-1250.

CATTIVO. Illusions. w/ Funerals & Arvin Clay. Lawrenceville.

412-687-2157.

DIESEL. DJ CK. South Side.

412-431-8800.

HAMBONE’S. Groove City w/ DJ Soulful Fella. Lawrenceville.

412-681-4318.

IRISH CENTRE. Femz Wit a Twist.

LGBT after hours. “Come as you are.” 2 a.m.-6 a.m. Squirrel Hill.

412-829-9839.

LAVA LOUNGE. Motown Getdown Soul Night w/ DJ Kool Kurt. South Side. 412-431-5282.

ROWDY BUCK. Top 40 Dance.

South Side. 412-431-2825.

S BAR. Pete Butta. South Side.

412-481-7227.

SUN 02

RIVERS CASINO. DJs Bill Bara & Digital Dave. North Side.

412-231-7777.

SMILING MOOSE. The Upstage Nation. DJ EzLou & N8theSk8.

BLUES THU 29

CHAMP’S SPORTS GRILL AND LOUNGE. Mr. B & the Bad Boys Band. North Versailles. 412-829-5100.

FRI 30

JOEY D’S. The Eldorado Kings.

Harmarville. 412-828-0999.

LEGACY LANES. Shot O’ Soul.

Baldwin. 412-653-2695.

OBEY HOUSE. Rhythm Hawks Band. Crafton. 412-922-3883.

ROCKY’S ROUTE 8. Billy Price.

Shaler. 412-487-6259.

SAT 01

CENT’ ANNI’S. Shot O’ Soul.

Beechview. 412-207-9545.

DUKE’S STATION. The Witchdoctors.

Bethel Park. 412-835-0176.

THE HOP HOUSE. Jill West & Blues Attack. Green Tree. 412-922-9560.

INN-TERMISSION LOUNGE. The Rhythm Aces. South Side.

WED 05

CAFE NOTTE. Billy Heid.

Emsworth. 412-761-2233.

JAZZ THU 29

ANDYS. Tania Grubbs. Downtown.

412-773-8884.

LITTLE E’S. Jessica Lee & Friends.

Entrepreneurial Thursdays.

Downtown. 412-392-2217.

PAPA J’S RISTORANTE. Jimmy Z & Friends. Carnegie. 412-429-7272.

THE PGH INN. Roger Barbour Trio.

Dormont. 412-377-1614.

FRI 30

ANDYS. Dane Vannatter.

Downtown. 412-773-8884.

DANTE’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE. Johnny Vann Trio.

Brentwood. 412-884-4600.

NOLA ON THE SQUARE. Charles Wallace Quartet. Downtown.

412-471-9100.

SUPPER CLUB RESTAURANT. RML Jazz. Greensburg. 724-850-7245.

SAT 01

SUN 02

HAMBONE’S. East End Old Time Appalachian Jam. Lawrenceville.

412-681-4318.

TUE 04

WHAT’S BREWING COFFEE HOUSE. Rick Bruening. Blairsville.

WED 05

ALLEGHENY ELKS LODGE #339.

Pittsburgh Banjo Club. Weds.

North Side. 412-321-1834.

PARK HOUSE. Dodgy Mountain Boys & the Park House Jammers.

North Side. 412-596-2743.

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ANDYS. Jeff Berman. Downtown.

412-773-8884.

BOCKTOWN BEER & GRILL. Marbin. North Fayette. 412-788-2333.

MANSIONS ON FIFTH. Tania Grubbs & Daniel May. Shadyside.

WED 05

ANDYS. David Bennette & Daniel May. Downtown. 412-773-8884.

ACOUSTIC THU 29

BILLY’S ROADHOUSE BAR & GRILL. Mark Pipas. Wexford.

724-934-1177.

COFFEE BUDDHA. Jack McLaughlin. West View.

412-559-4352.

DOWNEY’S HOUSE. Juan Vasquez. Robinson. 412-489-5631.

MULLIGAN’S SPORTS BAR & GRILLE. Acoustic Night.

West Mifflin. 412-461-8000.

FRI 30

ELWOOD’S PUB. Martin Thomas.

Cheswick. 724-265-1181.

THE HANDLE BAR & GRILLE. The Lava Game. Canonsburg.

724-746-4227.

SAT 01

OLIVE OR TWIST. The Vagrants.

Downtown. 412-255-0525.

PENN BREWERY. Joel Lindsay Trio.

North Side. 412-237-9400.

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LEMONT. NiteStar. Mt. Washington. 412-431-3100.

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JAMES STREET GASTROPUB & SPEAKEASY. Jimmy Ponder Trio.

North Side. 412-904-3335.

MANSIONS ON FIFTH. Jeff Lashway. Shadyside.

OMNI WILLIAM PENN. Chris Pangikas. Downtown. 412-553-5235.

CARNEGIE MELLON PHILHARMONIC. Carnegie Music Hall, Oakland. 412-622-3131.

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth feat. Manfred Honeck, conductor; Michael Rusinek, clarinet. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 412-392-4900.

PITTSBURGH YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 412-392-4900.

FRI 30

ANDYS. Kenia. Downtown.

412-773-8884.

PENN BREWERY. Autobahn Band.

CIOPPINO SEAFOOD North Side. 412-237-9400.

CHOPHOUSE BAR. Moorehouse Jazz. Strip District. 412-281-6593.

CJ’S. The Tony Campbell Saturday BULGARIAN-MACEDONIAN Jazz Jam Session. Strip District.

NATIONAL EDUCATION 412-642-2377.

AND CULTURAL CENTER. ECHO. RML Jazz.

Gringo Zydeco.

Cranberry. 724-779-3246.

West Homestead.

MANCHESTER 614-296-2655.

CRAFTSMEN’S GUILD. PITTSBURGH PUBLIC www. per MCG Jazz All Stars. Jazz MARKET. Vince pa pghcitym & Fashion: A Tribute to .co Burns. Strip District.

Teenie Harris. North Side.

412-281-4505.

412-322-0800.

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CLUB TABOO. The Flow Band.

Homewood. 412-277-3787.

SAT 01

JUMPER’S JUNCTION. The Flow Band. Washington. 724 206 0080.

SHADOW LOUNGE. The Pressure.

East Liberty. 412-363-8277.

COUNTRY THU 29

ELWOOD’S PUB. Midnight Rooster. Cheswick. 724-265-1181.

FRI 30

PALACE THEATRE. Clint Black & The Stickers. Greensburg.

724-836-8000.

PITTSBURGH CENTER FOR THE ARTS. Nancy Deckant. Shadyside.

412-361-0873.

SAT 01

GHOST RIDERS 2. Xela Sound.

Butler. 724-285-3415.

THUNDERBIRD CAFE. Chris Knight. Lawrenceville.

412-682-0177.

CLASSICAL FRI 30

PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth feat. Manfred Honeck, conductor; Michael Rusinek, clarinet. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 412-392-4900.

SAT 01

PITTSBURGH YOUTH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA W/ MARCO SARTOR, LILLY ABREU, AQUI TANGO & CELLO FURY. Hillman Center for Performing Arts, Fox Chapel. 412-457-0518.

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DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY. Mike Tomaro & Friends. A Holiday Postcard: A Concert Benefiting Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Presented by the Mary Pappert School of Music. Uptown.

412-396-6080.

ORCHARD HILL CHURCH. B.E. Taylor. Wexford. 724-935-5555.

FRI 30

INGOMAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale. We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Franklin Park.

412-635-7654.

SAT 01

BYHAM THEATER. Eileen Ivers.

An Nollaig: An Irish Christmas.

Downtown. 412-456-6666.

FOX CHAPEL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale. We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Fox Chapel. 412-635-7654.

PALACE THEATRE. River City Brass.

Christmas Brasstacular! Greensburg. 724-836-8000.

ST. ANDREW’S LUTHERAN CHURCH. The Early Mays.

Shadyside. 540-967-1401.

SUN 02

EAST LIBERTY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh. East Liberty.

412-441-3800.

INGOMAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. The Pittsburgh Concert Chorale. We Wish You A Merry Christmas! Franklin Park.

412-635-7654.

ST. PAUL CATHEDRAL. Duquesne University Voices of Spirit & Pappert Chorales. O Come All Ye Faithful Christmas Concert. Oakland.

412-621-4951.

MON 03 - TUE 04

HEINZ HALL. Celtic Women: A Christmas Celebration w/ the PSO. Downtown. 412-392-4900.

WED 05

THE CHADWICK. Latshaw Pops Orchestra. Wexford. 1-800-528-7429.

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Twiztid with HED PE, Lil Wyte & Potluck

Sum 41

STAGE AE North Side. All ages show. Tickets: ticketmaster. com or 1-800-745-3000. Doors open at 7pm.

ALTAR BAR Strip District.

412-263-2877. With special guests IAMDYNAMITE & more. All ages show.

Tickets: ticketfly.com or 1-877-4-FLY-TIX. 7:30p.m.

Rachael Yamagata

To The Arctic

Reverend Horton Heat ALTAR BAR Strip District.

412-263-2877. With special guests The Cheats, Ben Dumm & The Deviants and more. Over 21 show. Tickets: ticketfly.com or 1-877-4-FLY-TIX. 7:30p.m.

SATURDAY 1

Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute CARNEGIE LIBRARY MUSIC HALL Munhall. 412-368-5225.

All ages show. Tickets: carnegieconcerts.com. 8p.m.

SUNDAY 2

BENEDUM CENTER Downtown. 412-456-6666. Tickets: trustarts.org. 7:30p.m.

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MR. SMALLS THEATRE Millvale.

412-821-4447. With special guest Ed Romanoff. All ages show. Tickets: 866-468-3401 or Alex Goot ticketweb.com/opusone. 8p.m. ALTAR BAR Strip District.

412-263-2877. With special Holiday Unwrapped guests Julia Sheer, Luke ConATTACK THEATRE Strip rad & White Like Fire. All ages District. 412-281-3305. show. Tickets: ticketfly.com or Tickets: 1-888-71-TICKETS or 1-877-4-FLY-TIX. 7p.m. attacktheatre.showclix.com.

Through Dec. 1.

Buddy Valastro Live!

OMNIMAX AT CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER North Shore.

412-237-3400. Ticket info & showtimes: carnegiesciencecenter.org.

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Caravan of Thieves CLUB CAFE South Side.

412-431-4950. With special guest Cold Weather. Tickets: ticketweb.com/opusone. 8p.m.

Big Sam's Funky Nation REX THEATER South Side.

412-381-6811. With special guest MOJOFLO. Over 21

show. Tickets: greyareaprod. com. 8p.m.

FRIDAY 30

Bruce in the USA ALTAR BAR Strip District.

412-263-2877. Over 21 show. Tickets: ticketfly.com or 1-877-4-FLY-TIX. 9p.m.

Pitt Men's Glee Club Annual Holiday Concert FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF PITTSBURGH Oakland. Tickets: pittmensgleeclub.org or 412-624-7529. 8p.m.

Ron White BENEDUM CENTER Downtown. 412-456-6666.

Tickets: trustarts.org. 7p.m.

MONDAY 3 Ace Hood

ALTAR BAR Strip District.

412-263-2877. With special guests A-B, Lucius & J. Dunlap.

All ages show. Tickets: ticketfly. com or 1-877-4-FLY-TIX. 7p.m.

Celtic Woman: A Christmas Celebration with the PSO HEINZ HALL Downtown.

412-392-4900. Tickets: pittsburghsymphony.org.

7:30p.m. Through Dec. 4.

TUESDAY 4 Kenny Loggins

CARNEGIE LIBRARY MUSIC HALL Munhall. 412-368-5225.

With special guests Silent Partner. All ages show.

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Tammy Faye Starlite: Chelsea Mädchen Friday, January 25, 2013 / Warhol theater / 8pm In Chelsea Mädchen, the performance artist and country chanteuse-cum-evangelist, Tammy Faye Starlite, who has channeled Tammy Faye Baker and Tammy Wynette in wonderfully subversive cabaret performances in New York and LA, rediscovers Nico, a German actress and model who was one of Andy Warhol’s more popular “superstars” and briefly fronted The Velvet Underground. With dialogue based on actual encounters Nico had with journalists, the show includes a brilliant repertoire of songs including VU classic’s “I’ll Be Your Mirror,” “Femme Fatale” and “All Tomorrow’s Parties”, as well as notable Nico covers of David Bowie’s “Heroes,” Rodgers and Hart’s “My Funny Valentine,” Bob Dylan’s “I’ll Keep It With Mine” and The Doors’ “The End.” Directed by Michael Schiralli; musical director is Keith Hartel (True Love, the Richard Lloyd group).

Shana Moulton and Nick Hallett: Whispering Pines 10 Friday, February 8, 2013 / Warhol theater / 8pm co-presented with Carnegie Mellon University, School of Art Whispering Pines 10 is a one-act opera by artist Shana Moulton in collaboration with composer Nick Hallett, and featuring vocalist Daisy Press. Directed by Elyse Singer, it features a live performance by Moulton as her alter ego Cynthia, a hypochondriac agoraphobe prone to colorful hallucinations and absurd fantasies. While Cynthia seeks health and total happiness within her virtual environment—an interactive video set that utilizes real-time multimedia techniques its creators call “live animation”—she usually settles for fad cures and new-age kitsch, creating situations in turn comic, contemplative, and surreal.

Whispering Pines 10 was developed through the Harvestworks Artist In Residence Program with additional support from the Experimental Television Center, The Kitchen, New Museum of Contemporary Art, and Rhizome. Image © Art21, Inc.

David Cale: HARRY CLARKE Friday, February 22 & Saturday, February 23, 2013 / Warhol theater / 8pm David Cale is an Obie-winning solo performer, writer and actor who has performed two sold out shows, A Likely Story and Palomino within the Off the Wall series. Cale returns to the Warhol with his new solo show HARRY CLARKE, a sexually charged and hilarious, one-man thriller. HARRY CLARKE is the story of a shy mid-western man who feels more himself when adopting the persona of a cocky Londoner, Harry Clarke. Moving to New York and presenting himself as an Englishman, he charms his way into a wealthy family’s life, romancing two family members as the seductive and sexually precocious Harry Clarke, with more on his mind than love.

Directed by Joanna Settle. Image by Craig Schwartz.

Seinendan Theater Company + Osaka University Robot Theater Project: Sayonara & I, Worker Friday, March 8 & Saturday, March 9, 2013 / Warhol theater / 8pm Co-presented with Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania The Seinendan Theater Company, created in 1983 in Tokyo and led by the highly influential and innovative theater director, Oriza Hirata, has collaborated with Dr. Hiroshi Ishiguro and the Intelligent Robotics Laboratory at Osaka University, to develop “robot-human” theater, a new field involving a fusion of theater arts and science. This special project includes two short plays; Sayonara, which features an incredibly human-like android who consoles the human actor dealing with a fatal illness; and I, Worker, set in the near future and involving two robots interacting with a young couple (human actors).

This program’s six-city tour is co-produced by Japan Society, New York and The Japan Foundation; and organized by Japan Society, New York. Image ©Osaka University & Bager Co. Ltd.

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Young Jean Lee’s Theater Company: UNTITLED FEMINIST SHOW Saturday, March 30, 2013 / New Hazlett Theater / 8pm / Co-presented with the New Hazlett Theater Young Jean Lee’s Theater Company returns for its fourth installment in the Off the Wall series, following memorable performances demonstrating Lee’s subversive style and acerbic wit, dealing with Asian American stereotypes (Songs of the Dragons Flying to Heaven), African American culture (THE SHIPMENT), and last year’s dark comedy about life’s futility (We’re Gonna Die). In Lee’s latest experiment around gender politics, UNTITLED FEMINIST SHOW, features six charismatic stars of the downtown theater, dance, cabaret, and burlesque worlds who come together to invite the audience on an exhilaratingly irreverent, nearly-wordless celebration of a fluid and limitless sense of identity.

UNTITLED FEMINIST SHOW was co-commissioned through the Spalding Gray Award consortium including The Andy Warhol Museum, Performance Space 122, Walker Arts Center and On the Boards.

Nora Chipaumire: MIRIAM Friday, April 19 & Saturday, April 20, 2013 / Kelly Strayhorn Theater / 8pm / Co-presented with the Kelly Strayhorn Theater The Warhol is pleased to partner with the Kelly Strayhorn Theater to welcome back dancer/choreographer, Nora Chipaumire. As a much anticipated follow-up to lions will roar…, a collaboration with fellow Zimbabwean and legendary musician, Thomas Mapfumo, (co-presented with the August Wilson Center in 2011) Chipaumire returns with Miriam, her first character-driven work, with influences such as Joseph Conrad’s writings, the life of South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba; and the Christian iconography of Mary.

Accompanied by a dynamic score from Afro-Cuban composer Omar Sosa, Chipaumire and fellow performer, Okwui Okpokwasili, command the stage—both crime scene and sacred space—with a striking performance dealing with the objectification and power of the black female body and the alienating experience of living in exile.

The tour of Nora Chipaumire is made possible by a grant from Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with support from the National Endowment for the Arts. The presentation of Nora Chipaumire was made possible by the New England Foundation for the Arts’ National Dance Project, with lead funding from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and additional funding from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Photo by Antoine Tempe.

Sandra Bernhard: I Love Being Me, Don’t You? Saturday, April 27, 2013 / Byham Theater / 8pm / Co-presented with the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Sandra Bernhard is an actor, comedienne, singer and author who has been challenging fans and critics with unforgettable stage shows since she got her start at L.A.’s Comedy Store in the ‘70’s. In I Love Being Me, Don’t You? , Bernhard delivers her unforgettable blend of outrageous humor, butting satire and fiercely energetic live performance.

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Coming into the 13th edition of The Warhol’s performance series, Off the Wall, the key premise remains to provide a platform in Pittsburgh for unique, and at times odd, unsettling, humorous and hard to explain encounters with a range of live art. The artist’s work often prods at conventions and conditions of theater, performance, cabaret and storytelling. As disparate as the artists or companies may be, the through line is generally intimate and immediate experiences that happily interrupt our increasingly mediated social engagement, and provide singular, in-themoment, awkward and thoughtful moments that linger and leave an impression. Please join us and thank you for riding the wave.

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THE “DÉCOR” WAS MORE MEMORABLE THAN THE STORY

SYNC’D {BY BILL O’DRISCOLL} Sync’d should appeal to fans of both experimental film and live music. And the fifth annual Sync’d even has a nice selfreferential twist.

Organizer Michael Maraden asks filmmakers for silent works each three to 15 minutes long. Musicians add soundtracks live.

This year, shorts by a dozen filmmakers will screen in two sets. Half will be accompanied by the duo of saxophonist Ben Opie and guitarist Josh Wulff, the rest by one-man synth band Majeure. Though the musicians have previewed most of the films, the finale is an improvised jam to works they haven’t seen.

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Gena Salorino’s “Signals”

Films available for preview ranged from Gena Salorino’s “Signals” — a montage of grainy, manipulated TV-news and advertising footage — to Nicole Pianella’s “Sextions,” an implied narrative that starts like a deconstructed romantic comedy and ends like a psychodrama.

Other filmmakers include Maraden himself, Justin Crimone, Andrew Daub, Susan Houseman, Joseph Rievel, Chris Smalley, Stu Steimer, Kyle Vannoy and Rem Lazar.

A special treat will be Opie and Wulff accompanying the short by tENTATIVELY, a cONVENIENCE. That’s because the film’s a clever portrait of Opie himself, reconstituted through short video clips and images of sheet music.

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Two sides of a Russian triangle: Mr. and Mrs. Karenina (Jude Law, Keira Knightley)

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cinematic adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina: It’s easier than reading the novel; the costumes, however anachronistic, are lovely; and the film kept a lot of craftsmen at work building elaborate sets.

That’s right, sets. Because Wright’s paramount creative choice was to stage this czarist Russian melodrama in a facsimile of a derelict grand theater, offering a series of rooms tricked out to look like theatrical sets, complete with proscenium, offstage rigging and over-sized props. Oh, and vaguely musical numbers, too.

It’s all very visually impressive, but it’s enough in-your-face artifice that it’s difficult to t engage emotionally with a story that demands it. (I had hoped this film would take advantage of Russia’s actual sumptuous locales and dramatic scenery. What’s the point of settling the Cold War if we can’t film our sweeping Russian melodramas on site?)

Sorry to ramble on about the “décor,” but b it was more memorable than the story, adapted here by playwright Tom Stop-

pard into a thin gruel of The Tragedy of the Fallen Woman.

Anna (Keira Knightley), bored with her husband (a wonderfully dull Jude Law), takes up with a dashing lover, Count Vronsky (Aaron Taylor-Johnson). Then, the affair is discovered and she is drummed out of society. Meanwhile, in a poorly integrated subplot, a land-owner (Domhnall Gleeson) works in the fields alongside peasants, and later, makes an inexplicable marriage. Finally, bad, if predictable, things happen. The end.

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I mean no disrespect to Tolstoy: They tell me he wrote a grand, emotionally rich novel, rife with treatises on morality, class and Mother Russia. Wright’s version has the feel of a particularly well-budgeted BBC

program, complete with frilly hats, archly delivered dialogue, the standard retinue of British thespians and even a silly hand-jive dance that wouldn’t have been out of place on Monty Python.

It sure doesn’t feel Russian, or even particularly tragic. Knightley’s Anna is vapid: She preens, pouts and heaves her bony bosom, but the overall the effect is of a stylized couture campaign. The passion of her selfdestructive affair with Vronsky never engages, and the miscast Taylor-Johnson, with his foppish golden curls and just-so officer’s togs, looks like he escaped from a Swinging London pop band.

Adapting a huge novel for the screen isn’t an easy task. But rather than tease out the emotional meat of the plot, Wright chose to double down on an outlandish production, intentionally designed to underscore the film’s theatrically. Thus despite all its fancy trappings and wrappings, Anna Karenina felt spare and rote: a steady march through set pieces to its neutered conclusion. In sum, the wrong sort of Russian tragedy.

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THE COLLECTION . A man who escapes from a serial killer known as “The Collector” gets blackmailed into rescuing a girl from a boobytrapped warehouse. Marcus Dunstan directs this horror thriller, a sequel to 2009’s The Collector.

Starts Fri., Nov. 30.

LIFE OF PI. If there’s anything Ang Lee can’t do, and do well, then he hasn’t done it yet. He’s a most gifted, even daring artist, determined to create intelligent, humane yet highly entertaining commercial cinema. In Life of Pi, Lee puts a teen-age boy in a lifeboat in the middle of an ocean with only one companion on board: a wild Bengal tiger that wants to survive as badly as he does. This sort of allegory may work as a novel (by Yann Martel), but how do you pass it off as a film? The answer: Let Lee do it. And now that I’ve seen it, I don’t want to read it. I’m afraid it just wouldn’t seem possible.

As a boy, Pi (Suraj Sharma) embraces three religions and wants to believe that all species on earth can get along under the watch of a compassionate God. His remarkable adventure aboard the lifeboat threatens to teach him otherwise. But his story is about faith, which is real, and about the syncretic (as opposed to symbiotic or parasitic) nature of life. Lee’s scenes in Montreal are as simple and real as his scenes at sea are fabulist and fanciful, and together they provide a moving, absorbing, thoughtful cinematic adventure.

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EVERYON E MUST DIE. In local filmmaker Steve Rudzinski’s new slasher comedy, small towns live in fear of being the next target of an unstoppable killer. Gags, gore and Western Pennsylvania backyards. 8 p.m. Wed., Nov. 28.

Hollywood, Dormont. $5 PIN K SMOKE OVER THE VATICAN . Just as the Vatican seems to be doubling down on suppressing any dissent from liberals and freethinking nuns, Jules Hart’s timely documentary looks at the struggles of Catholic women to be represented in the church hierarchy as

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Pina ordained priests. 7:30 p.m. Thu., Nov. 29. Hollywood, Dormont PINA. Wim Wenders’ film is a eulogy of sorts for German modern-dance performer and choreographer Pina Bausch. They had been collaborating on a film when she died unexpectedly, in 2009. But be forewarned: Pina isn’t a documentary. Instead, Wenders shoots a number of dance sequences, briefly intercut with reminiscences from Bausch’s dancers. Among the works is Bausch’s piece for Stravinksy’s “The Rite of Spring,” an It’s a electrifying, almost feral work Wonderful set on a stage of dirt, and the Life unsettling dance-theater work “Café Muller,” in which a “blind” dancer navigates a room of tables and chairs. Wenders shot other works in unconventional locations such as a factory, an elevated train and a median strip, or with curious props. It’s a gorgeous film, a visual treat for admirers of modern dance, or for those open to experiencing it without much context. In various languages, with subtitles.

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FORBIDDEN ZONE. This 1980 cult classic from Richard Elfman must have been eye-popping on its release, before MTV made setting inappropriate visuals to music normal: It’s a bizarre mish-mash of sci-fi B-movie parody, kooky sets, animation, gratuitous nudity, Elfman family in-jokes, slapstick, new-wave scensters and homage to old Cab Calloway tunes. The “plot” is some nonsense about the sixth dimension ruled over by Herve Villechaize and a frog in a tuxedo; everybody talks in silly, near incomprehensible accents anyhow. But the women are nubile (and topless), the sets fantastic, and the musical numbers salvage a lot (the house band is Oingo Boingo, led by Danny

Elfman). However you parse it, Zone is some kind of campy hoot. Come by early for assorted fun and prizes unleashed by the evening’s presenter, DJ Zombo, who will be spinning tunes. Doors open at 7:30; films screens at 9 p.m. Fri., Nov. 30. Hollywood, Dormont (AH) IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. In Frank Capra’s beloved 1946 holiday classic, a harried man (Jimmy Stewart) re-discovers the simple joys of life. Enjoy it on the big screen. 10 p.m. Fri., Nov. 30, and 10 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1. Oaks ELEFAMILIA. This hour-long doc captures how the birth of two baby elephants affects the larger tribe, as told by elephant-handler Willie Theison. After the screening, there will be a Q&A with Theison, kids’ activities and “special animal guests” from the Pittsburgh Zoo. 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 1. Waterworks. $5 ($2 kids) A CHRISTMAS STORY. Guess what Ralphie wants for Christmas? An official Red Ryder Carbine-Action 200-shot Range Model air rifle. Will he get it? Discover this and other small wonders of holidays past in Bob Clark’s 1983 holiday film, adapted from the Jean Shephard short story, and set in the 1940s. Cast member Ian Petrella (“Randy”) will attend both screenings, and there will be a Red Ryder BB-gun raffle. 7 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1, and 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2.

Hollywood, Dormont. $10 SCROOGE. Albert Finney and Alec Guinness star in this 1970 musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. Screens as part of the Pittsburgh Ballet’s program to link films and ballets thematically; the holiday spirit flows through this film as well as the PBT’s The Nutcracker. 2 p.m. Sun., Dec. 2. George R. White Theater, Point Park University, 414 Wood St., Downtown. Free. RSVP required at 412-4549109 or education@pittsburghballet.org ELF. Pick which holiday movie features these bits: a grumpy department-store Santa; ice-skating at Rockefeller Center; incredulous local-TV news reports about Santa’s arrival; name-brand toy product placement; a well-known Manhattan department store; a mishap while decorating the tree; stopanimation characters gliding through fake snow; the declaration that “Santa’s sleigh runs on Christmas spirit”; a workaholic dad who works Christmas Eve; a miracle caused by the group-singing of Christmas carols by former curmudgeons; and a kid who, by infecting others with his pure joy, causes everybody to see the season’s true meaning. If you’d like all these tried-and-true elements of the heart-warming holiday comedy in one 97-minute chunk, Elf is for you. In Jon Favreau’s film, Will Ferrell plays Buddy, an oversized elf who turns up in New York City looking for his longlost father (James Caan). Mixed into the been-theredone-that holiday moments are seen-’em-before, fishout-of-water gags. Inoffensive and mildly amusing, Elf is still like getting last year’s present re-wrapped. 7:30 p.m. Tue., Dec. 4. AMC Loews (AH) LOVE ACTUALLY. I think that a film that feels it must open with a voice-over instructing us that “love is everywhere” is, in fact, off to a very bad start. Why not remind us that the sky is blue, water is wet and oh, by the way, that this film will be as predictable as you fear? In 2003’s directorial debut from screenwriter Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral), various Londoners in 10 intersecting stories pursue love throughout the Christmas season. Hugh Grant flutters, Emma Thompson frets, Rowan Atkinson looks peevish.

Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The best story — Bill Nighy as a rock star making a shameless comeback bid — is the one that ironically features no romance at all. N early all the stories resolve exactly as you’d expect them to — with lots of ridiculously orchestrated coincidences and syrupy declarations of love. Love Actually is like that box of over-sweet chocolates: The first candy tastes OK, then you realize they all taste the same and that you don’t much like them after all. 7:30 p.m. Thu., Dec. 6. AMC Loews (AH)

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ZOMBIE MOVIES: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE {BY AL HOFF} Zombies are the new pop-culture darlings, but caption???? they’ve got a long, colorful and disgusting history at the movie theater.

And for a definitive handbook to the theatrical undead, check out Glenn Kay’s comprehensive Zombie Movies: The Ultimate Guide (Chicago Review Press, $24.95), now out in a second edition.

In its more than 400 pages are reviews for nearly 400 zombie films (and non-films like the cable-TV hit The Walking Dead). Kay rates each film on a five-point scale, with the best getting a brain-eating icon and the worst getting a head shot. And allowing for the genre’s frequent … uh … artistic and financial limitations, the last category is “So Bad It’s Good.”

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The films are categorized chronologically, beginning with 1932’s White Zombie, which tapped Haitian legends and presented the undead as tragic figures. There’s a scattering of offerings until the 1968 debut of the “modern zombie” — the violent monster that feeds on human flesh, and infects others — featured in George Romero’s Night of the Living Dead.

Like a virus of its own, Living Dead seemingly infected dozens of filmmakers for the next few decades, creating a new genre of shock, horror and free-flowing intestines. There’s plenty of entertainment just scanning the film titles: The Grapes of Death, Kung Fu From Beyond the Grave, the hair-metalinspired Hard Rock Zombies, Erotic Nights of the Living Dead and Beverly Hills Bodysnatchers (starring Lawrenceville’s own Frank Gorshin).

Besides the reviews, the book includes: cultural and historical context for each decade’s films; nearly a dozen interviews with insiders (including influential Pittsburgher make-up men Tom Savini and Greg Nicotero); and film stills and reproductions of promotional material. How complete is this book? There’s even an appendix listing “Zombieless Zombie Films.”

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“I AM KNOWN FOR NOT SHYING AWAY FROM TOUGH THINGS.”

SMOOTH MOVES {BY STEVE SUCATO}

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Kenny Corrigan and Kali Grinder of the Conservatory Dance Company in Christoper Huggins’ “Enemy Behind the Gates” {PHOTO COURTESY OF DREW YENCHAK}

A clap of thunder and the sound of howling winds hailed the four dancers who appeared out of darkness, emerging into the spotlight upstage at Point Park University’s George Rowland White Performance Studio. The startling opening of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre corps de ballet dancer Cooper Verona’s “Very Instinctual” set the tone for an impressive ballet packed with surprises. The work opened the Conservatory Dance Company’s stellar program, Contemporary Choreographers.

Set to a dramatic score by Michael Gordon, the ballet’s 10 dancers seemed to embody a mix of opposing character types, some primal, others refined; the dichotomy suggested a predator-prey relationship. Whatever the deeper meaning, the ballet was well crafted and innovative and showed Verona to be a choreographer of great promise.

Highlighting the adroitly danced ballet was the captivating performance of Jocelyn Wright in a quiet, graceful solo.

Next, Oscar Carrillo and Nina Newkirk performed Patrick Franz’s 1980 pas de deux “Celcius.” The genteel ballet had a traditional Japanese feel to it, structured and formal. It showed two lovers methodically coming to terms with the nature of their relationship.

Robert Battle’s driving contemporaryjazz dance “Rush Hour” concluded the program’s first half. The abstract work, depicting the frenetic pace of urban commuter life, featured a large group of dancers in factory-worker grab stomping and marching about the stage in sharp, angular choreography punctuated by stiff-legged and arrow-straight arm movements.

“Delectably bifurcated” describes Jessica Lang’s “La Belle Danse.” One moment, its dancers engaged in pretty, joyous movement, a la a Gerald Arpino ballet; the next, they seemed to be channeling Paul Taylor’s “Esplanade,” with women jumping into their male partners’ arms in seated positions.

Both aspects worked tastefully together.

The program closed with Christopher Huggins’ “Enemy Behind the Gates,” a work that has become synonymous with Philadelphia super-troupe Philadanco. The relentless, show-stopping piece depicts a militaristic society panicked on the verge of a doomsday scenario. CDC’s performance of it was energetic and deft.

For what is ostensibly a professional dance company in the guise of a student troupe, CDC’s Contemporary Choreographers was a triumph of fabulous dancing and great dance works.

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Sharon Flake just published her eighth young-adult novel, Pinned.

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HE IMAGINATION knows no carbon footprint. Young-adult author Sharon Flake has been living and writing in Pittsburgh since 1973 while her work has traveled worldwide.

When I meet her in the Hill District’s Carnegie Library, she describes a girl who bought her debut novel in London and translated it into Japanese for her dissertation: “She sent me loads of Japanese candy.” Later, Flake mentions a class in Thailand that Skyped her recently with questions about the same book.

“I chose The Skin I’m In as a class text because of social issues apparent in Thai society,” writes Susan Scolyer, who teaches at Bangkok’s Harrow International School, via email. “Thais can be somewhat prejudiced with regards to color and race in my opinion.”

The story of 13-year-old Maleeka Madison coming to terms with her skin color is the best selling of Flake’s novels, and is still finding new and diverse readers 14 years after it was first published. She has written seven subsequent books tracking the life experiences of urban youths, most recently Pinned, released in October by Scholastic Press.

Flake has two million books in print, and she’s gotten there by not compromising her subject matter.

“I am known for not shying away from tough things,” says Flake, 57. The University of Pittsburgh graduate and former foster-home counselor regularly does author appearances around the U.S. “I assume young people can handle hearing about biracial relationships and homelessness.”

It’s not just Flake’s topics that distinguish her books, it’s the manner in which she relates them.

“One of the things I do exceptionally well is I write the way young people speak,” Flake states. “I write in and out of dialect.”

“I’m like Superman when I get Charlese’s clothes on,” narrates Maleeka in The Skin I’m In. “I got a new attitude, and my teachers sure don’t like it none.”

Flake’s vibrant use of vernacular appears deceptively effortless. But it can change how kids think about reading.

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and you can tell an adult has written this,” Hill District teen-and-children’s librarian Andrea McNeill tells me. “Sharon’s characters are real. I hear kids having the same conversations they have in her books here around the computers.”

Speaking with the library’s “Tween Scene” book club, Flake thrives. With a group of boys and girls roughly equal in number, she’s as frank as she is with me afterward, if not more so. “I’ve told young people as an audience things my friends didn’t know; about being scared, being insecure, high school, whatever!” she tells me.

They’re discussing her second novel, Money Hungry, so Flake details exactly how much of the book’s cover price goes to her — not a lot, really.

NyRaia, 11, sits in on our interview and probes Flake with her own questions. The Phillips Elementary student confesses that since meeting Flake she’s decided to be a writer herself. “Because you told us all these things about writing. It looks like it will be fun and helpful to other kids,” she mumbles shyly, her hand covering her mouth. Flake hugs her. “That’s the best part of my job.” she tells me covertly. “The thing that I’ve heard more than once — and I’ve heard across ethnic groups — is that ‘I hated to read and then I read your work.’”

Her new novel, Pinned, is narrated in part by a struggling reader. “We have a problem in this country with literacy and young people,” Flake says earnestly. “Everyone wants to see themselves in a book. You need to get stories out there about Latinos, Asians and African Americans.”

However, Flake doesn’t write about groups, but rather about unique individuals.

The academically challenged Autumn of Pinned is also her school’s star wrestler. And top student Adonis, who narrates the book’s other half, happens to be in a wheelchair.

He’s arrogant and uncompromising, and the pair share a palpable chemistry.

“You’re looking at two people who have disabilities. Autumn’s is in terms of her reading,” Flake says. “Adonis is very confident and very certain about who is. When he showed up as a character, I thought: ‘Wait a minute, can I write about disabled people?’ But so much of who he is is not about the wheelchair.”

It recalls what Flake told the book group earlier. “Why did I give the heavy girl a boyfriend?” she asked them. “Because fat people need love too,” said one girl quietly.

Flake makes her repeat it loudly, affirming the phrase in all its bluntness.

“My goal is always to change people’s minds about what they think about people,” she told the students. “We make assumptions. As a writer I get to say: Here’s the rest of the story.”

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TONED UP {BY DAVID S. BERGER}

“Still Life With Busts,” by Dylan Critchfield-Sales

My one reason?

Is success a matter of talent, serendipity or just fate? Dylan Critchfield-Sales, a 26-year-old artist whose work is on display at the 43rd Street Gallery, believes his success is about simply taking advantage of his artistic development.

He completed works in his latest exhibit in Norway and France in 2011, under the tutelage of the renowned painter Odd Nerdrum. The paintings show concern with direct visual experience and demonstrate his love of nature.

These mostly smaller works include landscapes, interiors, self-portraits and still lifes. The observer is at once struck by the dark mood of many of the works that utilize dark reds, browns and blacks. There is a certain power to this limited palette, reminiscent of Rembrandt but closer to the Italian artist Morandi, whose work is succinct and devoted to the essentials.

The viewer must pause to adjust his eyes to the tenebrous colors, but he is rewarded by the details of light which emerge and by the sense of depth and mystery. In fact, there is almost a haunting atmosphere to these paintings, which may be ascribed to the dim light of a Norwegian winter.

Critchfield’s talent cannot be overstated.

His art is concerned with tonal relationships, and the placing of one spot of color in relation to another. Striving for objective renderings, his paintings also impart the abstract nature of the world. Whether it is an old shed, a dry-docked boat or a well-worn whetstone, the artist endeavors to express the momentary and fleeting.

In a painting entitled “Bedroom Interior,” one of the few with a figure in it, we feel the push and pull of absence and presence. Another canvas, which represents a lavender-colored fog, is purely about color temperature and texture.

There are quite a few smaller paintings done on corrugated cardboard — concise portrait studies, and still lifes — as well as some exquisite Norwegian island studies done in muted colors. In an interview, Critchfield said he is concerned with the cohesiveness of a composition even if the color relationships are not entirely resolved.

Overall, an intense intelligence imbued with melancholy informs the work. If he continues to create at this level, we can expect great things from this artist who grew up in Pittsburgh and is currently at a residency at the University of South Carolina.

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DYLAN CRITCHFIELD-SALES: SMALL WORKS FROM NORWAY continues through Dec. 31. Gallery on 43rd Street, 187 43rd St., Lawrenceville. 412-683-6488 or www.galleryon43rdstreet.com

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SAME OLD SONGS {BY TED HOOVER} I GUESS YOU can’t blame Rodgers & Ham-

merstein for being the most successful creators of musical theater in history. They were just writing what they wrote; it’s not their fault a vast majority of Americans clutched them to their bosoms.

So the question that keeps popping up during the Pittsburgh CLO Cabaret’s very sturdy production of the R&H revue A Grand Night for Singing is whether the vast majority of Americans are knuckleheads.

Richard Rodgers composed the score, Oscar Hammerstein II wrote the lyrics: B e t we e n t h e t wo o f t h e m , t h e y created such musical-theater landmarks as Oklahoma!, Carousel, The King and I and The Sound of Music.

Hammerstein is considered the best book-writer in the biz — the book being the show’s structure, plot and dialogue.

As a lyricist, however, Hammerstein was considerably — well, “less skilled” isn’t correct, so let’s say “less interesting.” His lyrics are awash, if not submerged, in a pool of pseudo-pastoralism. The man simply never shuts up about the birds, trees, moon, stars, flowers, clouds, wind and skies.

It’s generally held that the music Rodgers wrote with lyricist Lorenz Hart was emphatically more adventurous than what came later with Hammerstein. I don’t want to suggest that R&H weren’t geniuses … but any revue featuring more than 30 of their songs has to combat the creeping “sameness” of the material.

Still, A Grand Night for Singing, originally conceived by Walter Bobbie and directed by Jack Allison for the CLO Cabaret, is a thoroughly respectable salute to R&H.

If something like this is your dish, chances are you’re not going to care about dazzle and difference. You’re looking for a soothing and talented evening of comfort — and this production won’t disappoint.

Allison’s direction is nimble, and as music director and pianist, Brent Alexander displays protean gifts. The young performers never once sound a false note, and each has a chance to shine. There’s power in both Paul Jordan Jensen’s “This Nearly Was Mine” and Kristiann Menotiades’ “Something Wonderful.” Likewise Katie Oxman’s compelling “The Gentleman Is a Dope,” Bre Pursell’s plaintive “If I Loved You” and Quinn Patrick Shannon moving “Love Look Away.”

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continues through Jan. 20. The Cabaret at Theater Square, 655 Penn Ave., Downtown. $34.75-44.75. 412-325-6766 or www.clocabaret.com

But if I’m honest, after a while the sameness does more than creep. As good as Alexander is, a few more instruments could have livened things up and countered the piano-bar feel of the production. And it takes nothing away from these technically polished kids to say that more seasoned performers, ones who’d been around the block several times, might have had some tricks to help animate the soulful (and eventually deadening) earnestness of the material.

Michael Montgomery’s costumes look quite handsome, but given how monochromatic the numbers are, why stay firmly rooted in a color scheme of blue, black and white?

But that’s just me bitching. I’ve no doubt that if you like this material, you’re going to love this show.

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A holiday tradition carnegie trees preview party

wednesday, november 28, 5:30–8 p.m., $65 Enjoy a first look at the Carnegie Trees at this preview party, hosted by the Women’s Committee of Carnegie Museum of Art. To reserve tickets, call 412.622.3325.

carnegie trees and neapolitan presepio on view november 29–january 6

Think once is enough to experience the Carnegie Trees? It’s a tradition with a new face every year, so be sure to catch this year’s splendor.

While you’re at the museum, be sure to stop in our stores for smart and creative holiday gifts. for hours and information call 412.622.3131 or visit carnegiemnh.org/holidays

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French aristocrats behaving badly but insulting each other beautifully, all in rhyming couplets: That, a stellar cast and more recommend the local premiere of The School for Lies.

David Ives’ 2011 adaption of Moliere’s classic comedy The Misanthrope follows a nobleman who decides to tell the brutal truth all the time. Even when he falls in love with a woman as sharp-tongued as he? Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre’s Andrew S. Paul directs a cast including local favorites Nike Doukas, Leo Marks, Robin Abramson, Helena Ruoti and more. The first preview performance is tonight. Bill O’Driscoll 8 p.m. Show continues through Dec. 15.

Charity Randall Theater, Stephen Foster Memorial, Forbes Avenue at Bigelow, Oakland. $20-48. 412-561-6000 or www.picttheatre.org

Theatre’s Holiday Unwrapped is back for its fourth season.

The family-friendly 40-minute show follows four characters through the mayhem of year-end consumerism, set to an eclectic score including classical, klezmer and hip-hop versions of holiday favorites.

The lively show’s take-away is “have fun.” The first of three shows is tonight; on Sat., Dec. 1, there are two shows, with a

imaginatively deploys digital photography and “light painting” in portraits of 10 local artists, including Quantum Theatre’s Karla Boos, bellydancer Olivia Kissel, singer Phat Man Dee, musician Ben Opie, actress Adrienne Wehr, and visual artists Brian Brown, Sarah Humphrey, Ayanah Moor (pictured), Thaddeus Mosley and James Simon. The show, at 707 Penn Gallery,

DEC. 02 Friends With Benefits

{STAGE} Bricolage Productions’ Midnight Radio series isn’t really made for radio. Rather, these popular shows employ old-time radio techniques — like live sound effects — strictly for the entertainment of a “studio” audience. Never truer than with season-closing production Cult Movie Classics.

Bricolage will provide its own original, live overdubbed dialogue to projected excerpts of both kung-fu flick The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and Godzilla vs. Mothra. The cast includes Patrick Jordan and Sheila McKenna. Also, look for musical guest Josh Verbanets (from Meeting of Important People) and supplemental shenanigans. BO 9 p.m. Show continues through Dec. 8. 937 Liberty Ave., Downtown. $1525. www.bricolagepgh.org

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Game Day for interactive play in between. It all takes place at Attack’s spacious studios, inside Pittsburgh Opera’s Strip District headquarters. BO 7 p.m.

Also 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1. 2425 Liberty Ave., Strip District. $5-15. 888-718-4253 or www.attacktheatre.com

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Local artists might or might not be familiar faces — depends largely on whether they’re performers — but in either case they seldom get art made about them. That changes at After Dark. The exhibition by Colter Harper and Carolina Loyola-Garcia

opens with a reception tonight. BO 6-9 p.m. 707 Penn Ave., Downtown. Free. 412325-7017 or www.pgharts.org

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The opening monologue of Tick, Tick ... Boom! notes that the play’s title “is the sound of one man’s mounting anxiety.” The semi-autobiographical rock musical by composer Jonathan Larson is more intimate than his Pulitzerwinning Rent, but similarly depicts an AIDs-fraught, bohemian New York in the 1990s.

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“The variety show is the opposite of monotony,” says artist and Carnegie Mellon University School of Art faculty member Suzie Silver. This semester, with graduate student Scott Andrew, Silver taught an undergraduate course called Trans-Q Television. Their students, along with many artists and writers, produced an online TV variety series — with emphasis on the “various” — that receives its premiere tonight at 6119. The first episode is hosted by Pittsburgh drag queen Alaska Thvnderfvck. It features an all-drag soap opera in collaboration with California-based filmmakers and transgender couple Zachary Drucker and Rhys Ernst; highlights of hip-hop producer Le1f’s performance at this year’s VIA Festival; and animation, fashion and video-art interstitials. The series, supported by The Center for the Arts in Society and CMU’s School of Art, will be launched online in January, with six episodes in the first season. “The aim was to create a provocative and humorous show that moves us towards a non-binary system of thinking about gender and sexuality,” Silver says.

“It’s pretty utopian.” After the screening tonight, there will be performances from female female-impersonator Darla de la’Piranha and drag queen Veruca la’Piranha, among others. That’s followed by a dance party with VJs and DJs including Brooklyn artist and musician Ginger Brooks Takahashi.

Catherine Sylvain 8:30 p.m. Fri., Nov. 30 (9 p.m. screening). 6119 Penn Ave., East Liberty. Free. 412-268-1533 or www.transq.wordpress.com

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They’ll introduce local spokenword artists Jennifer niferr Schaupp, Monica a Lyde and the performer er known only as Thomas, homas, with musical support port from Tobacco Road oad saxophonist Dale e Mangold.

Tonight’s finale iss a sp special pecial premiere of McGovern’s Govern’s play “Preparing Banquo,” a finalist ist at The Red Bull Theatre’s eatre’s Off-Broadway shorthortplay festival. It does oes comic justice to Macbeth’s Banquo uo via a coaching sesession from famous us Shakespearean ghosts. CS 8 p.m..

4919 Penn Ave., Garfield. $5.

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contemporary compositions by, the likes of Henry Threadgill, Julia Wolfe and Steve Reich, and has toured the U.S. and Europe. Tonight, the University of Pittsburgh’s Music on the Edge series hosts the New York-based Talujon at Bellefield Hall Auditorium. The program includes works by John Cage, Eric Moe’s “Danger: Giant Frogs,” the world premiere of Amy Williams’ “Dream Landscape” and more. BO 8 p.m. 315 S. Bellefield Ave., Oakland. $10-20. 412-624-7529 or www.play.pitt.edu

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Andy Warhol used his camera as a buffer between himself and the celebrities he wanted to get close to, and Jeremy Kost started out the same way.

And from snapping nightlife shots in his hometown of New York, Kost’s camera has now got him inside The Andy Warhol Warhol Museum. His first solo exhibit here, Friends With Benefits, depicts gender, and ephemerality sexuality a through tthe Polaroid. Included silkscreen are Polaroid-inspired Polaro paintings of Pittsburgh drag performers and a multilayperforme collage of ered Polaroid Pola The show Warhol’s grave. g today. CS 10 a.m.-5 p.m. opens tod Exhibition continues through 117 Sandusky St., Jan. 27. 1 Side. $10-20. 412-237North Sid 8300 or www.warhol.org w

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Science Drive, North Side. Free; registration required at www. carnegiesciencecenter.org

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The former editor at National Geographic also wrote The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey.

She speaks tonight at Carnegie Music Hall for Monday Night Lectures. CS 7:30 p.m.

4400 Forbes Ave., Oakland. $15-35. 412-622-8866 or www.pittsburghlectures.org

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Also reading is essayist Peter Trachtenburg. BO 7 p.m.

1015 Forbes Ave., Uptown.

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Our downtown is merry and bright; filled with unique holiday gifts … Appalachia arts, local antiques, estate jewelry, trendy designer boutiques and handmade leather goods.

Disney’s Aladdin Dec. 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 22 | Met Theatre

Second Sunday Antiques Saturday, Dec. 9 | Mylan Park

Solo Pianist Jim Brickman Tuesday, Dec. 11 | WVU CAC

Moscow Ballet‘s “Great Russian Nutcracker” Thursday, Dec. 13 | WVU CAC

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classic about a child’s campaign for a special Christmas gift Thu-Sun. Thru Dec. 15. Little Lake Theatre, Canonsburg. 724-745-6300.

CINDERELLA. Rodgers & Hammerstein’s musical. Fri-Sun. Thru Dec. 2. New Castle Playhouse, New Castle. 724-657-9369.

A FUNNY NUNNY CHRISTMAS. Holiday cabaret dinner theater. Fri, Sat and Sun., Dec. 9. Thru Dec. 15.

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Bethel Park.

724-746-1178.

GOOD PEOPLE. A play about what contemporary Americans will do to survive. Tue-Sun. Thru Dec. 9. O’Reilly Theater, Downtown. 412-316-1600.

GRAND NIGHT FOR SINGING. Musical tribute to Rodgers & Hammerstein. Wed-Sun. Thru Jan. 20. Cabaret at Theater Square, Downtown. 412-456-6666.

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. Staged as a 1940s live radio broadcast.

Thru Dec. 1. Butler Little Theatre, Butler. 724-287-6781. Fri, Sat. Thru Dec. 15. Comtra Theatre, Cranberry. 724-591-8727.

KEAN CHRISTMAS. Carol sing-a-longs, comedy skits, more.

Sat., Dec. 1, 8 p.m. Kean Theatre, Gibsonia. 724-444-5326.

City Theatre, South Side. 412-431-2489.

A MEDIEVAL CHRISTMAS SOUTH SIDE STORIES. OneCAROL. A medieval take on woman show portraying the Dickens’ tale. Presented by Stage dynamism of the Pittsburgh & Steel Productions. Fri-Sun. Thru neighborhood. Tue-Sun. Thru Dec. 16. SS Peter & Paul Ukrainian Dec. 16. City Theatre, South Side.

Orthodox Church Hall, Carnegie.

412-431-2489.

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TICK, TICK… BOOM! Jonathan MIDNIGHT RADIO: CULT Larson’s musical journey MOVIE CLASSICS. that led to RENT. Thu-Sun. Bricolage puts Mystery Thru Dec. 9. The Grey Box Science Theater Theatre, Lawrenceville.

3000-style treatment 412-496-2194. to the movies The 36 www. per Chambers of Shaolin pa pghcitym .co & Godzilla vs. Mothra.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1 and Dec. 7-8. Bricolage, PITTSBURGH IMPROV JAM. Thu. Downtown. 412-471-0999.

Thru Dec. 27 Cabaret at Theater ONE ACTS FOR CHARITY. Series Square, Downtown. 412-325-6769. of 1-act plays written, directed & WILLIAM SHATNER. 7:30 p.m. produced by current Duquesne Benedum Center, Downtown. students. Dec. 5-8. Duquesne 412-456-6666.

University, Uptown. 412-396-6000.

R-ACT THEATER HOLIDAY PLAY. Taking the form of an oldfashioned live radio production.

CHAMPAGNE HIERARCHY: Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Merrick Art Gallery, CLASSY IMPROV COMEDY. New Brighton. 724-846-1130.

9:30 p.m. Steel City Improv Theater, SEVEN GUITARS. The seventh North Side. 412-322-1000. play written in August Wilson’s THE END: ONE-NIGHT-ONLY decade-by-decade Pittsburgh IMPROV COMEDY. 8 p.m. Steel Cycle. Nov. 29-Dec. 2. Pittsburgh City Improv Theater, North Side.

Playhouse, Oakland. 412-621-4445.

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SISTER’S CHRISTMAS PITTSBURGH COMEDY CATECHISM. Play by Maripat SHOWCASE W/ MIKE WYSOCKI. Donovan. Thu-Sun. Thru Dec. 16.

Fri, 9 p.m. Corner Cafe, South Side.

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LISA LAMPANELLI. 8 p.m. Heinz Hall, Downtown. 412-392-4900.

NEBBY SPECTRES: MACABRE IMPROV. 9:30 p.m. Steel City Improv Theater, North Side. 412-322-1000.

TALLPROV: THE TALLEST IMPROV COMEDY IN THE LAND. 11 p.m. Steel City Improv Theater, North Side. 412-322-1000.

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I have been to a couple of Sinfernos before and they are very fun. It’s a different crowd. It’s definitely not a sports bar. I guess you could say the crowd is slightly more sexually experimental than the majority of people in Pittsburgh. Philosophically that appeals to me. They’ve had disc jockeys and burlesque performers before but I haven’t been to one with a live musician like tonight.

With regard to I, Synthesist: If you were around for the ’80s, you really don’t need to come and see him. It sounds familiar. Some people here tonight seem to really enjoy it. Myself, I didn’t like it that much in the ’80s.

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COMEDY KICKOFF. Free Pizza and DJ 6-8 p.m., comedy, sketches, videos 8-9 p.m., Band 9-10 p.m., DJ till 11 p.m. Presented by Performance for People. Mon, 6 p.m. Thru Dec. 17 Rex Theater, South Side. 412-381-6811.

ERICK WILLIAMS. Mon, 9 p.m.

Thru Dec. 31 Inn-Termission Lounge, South Side. 412-381-3497.

OPEN MIC COMEDY. Hosted by Aaron Kleiber. Mon, 9 p.m. Thru Dec. 31 Pleasure Bar, Bloomfield.

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Smiling Moose, South Side.

412-612-4030.

WED 05

STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC. Wed, 8 p.m. The BeerHive, Strip District. 412-904-4502.

EXHIBITS AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR

AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE. The Nazi Olympics: Berlin 1936.

Curated by the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.

Downtown. 412-258-2700.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART. Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, Six years on, 1851–1939. Furniture, metalwork, remains one of the best alternatives to the glass, ceramics, textiles, & jewelry produced by Herman Miller, Tiffany, soul-sucking madness of Big Box shopping. The more. Oakland. 412-622-3131. handmade-arts marketplace — which sets up shop CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF this weekend in Bakery Square — features bath NATURAL HISTORY. Neapolitan and body products, kids’ stuff, edibles, wearables Presepio. Nativity scene feat. more than 100 human & angelic figures, and more from 90-plus regional artisans. Saturday, along w/ animals, accessories, & Tapped will host a pop-up beer garden, and Santa architectural elements. Empowering will be around to pose for pictures. 5-10 p.m.

Women: Artisan Cooperatives that Fri., Nov. 30, and 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 1.

Transform Communities. Folk art objects illustrating the power of 6425 Penn Ave., Larimer. Visit imadeitmarket.com. women working together.

BugWorks. Feat. beautiful photography of insects, amazing exhibits. Includes displays, walking SENATOR JOHN HEINZ HISTORY specimens, & live bugs! Ongoing: tours, gift shop, picnic area and CENTER. Gridiron Glory: The Best Earth Revealed, Dinosaurs In Trolley Theatre. Washington. of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Their Time, more. Oakland.

724-228-9256.

More than 200 football artifacts, 412-622-3131.

PHIPPS CONSERVATORY rare photos, & one-of-a-kind CARNEGIE SCIENCE & BOTANICAL documents. Ongoing: Western PA CENTER. Ongoing: GARDEN. Winter Sports Museum, Clash of Empires, Buhl Digital Dome Flower Show & and exhibits on local history, more. (planetarium), . www per Light Garden. Feat.

Strip District. 412-454-6000.

Miniature Railroad a p ty pghci m poinsettias, evergreens, SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY and Village, USS Requin .co whimsical lights & CRAFT SATELLITE GALLERY. submarine, and more. adornments. 14 indoor Badges & Buttons, Waistcoats & North Side. 412-237-3400. rooms & 3 outdoor gardens Vests. Highlights badges by 20 FALLINGWATER. Tour the feature exotic plants and floral makers from the US & the UK. famed Frank Lloyd Wright house. displays from around the world.

Downtown. 412-261-7003 x 12.

Ohiopyle. 724-329-8501.

Oakland. 412-622-6914.

ST. ANTHONY’S CHAPEL. FORT PITT MUSEUM. PINBALL PERFECTION. Pinball Features 5,000 relics of Reconstructed fort houses museum & players club. West View. Catholic saints. North Side. museum of Pittsburgh history 412-931-4425.

412-323-9504. circa French & Indian War and American Revolution. Downtown.

412-281-9285.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL [VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] CENTER. Ongoing: tours of Clayton, the Frick estate, with classes, car & carriage museum.

With programs like its statewide Science: It’s Elementary Point Breeze. 412-371-0600. initiative, local nonprofit ASSET, Inc. works with schools HARTWOOD ACRES. Tour this Tudor mansion and stable complex, to improve science education. Help is currently needed and enjoy hikes and outdoor in the ASSET, Inc. Materials Support Center, where activities in the surrounding park. volunteers assemble science kits to be distributed and Allison Park. 412-767-9200. used in classrooms around Pennsylvania. For more KENTUCK KNOB. Tour the information visit www.assetinc.org. other Frank Lloyd Wright house.

Chalk Hill. 724-329-8501.

MCGINLEY HOUSE & MCCULLY PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG THE TOONSEUM. Pittsburgh LOG HOUSE. Historic homes AQUARIUM. Home to 4,000 Scores! The Pro Scoreboard Art open for tours, lectures and more. animals, including many of Kensington Falls Animation.

Monroeville. 412-373-7794. endangered species. Highland Animations feat. on the Jumbotron NATIONAL AVIARY. Home to more Park. 412-665-3639. at Pirates, Steelers & Penguin than 600 birds from over 200 species.

RACHEL CARSON HOMESTEAD. games. Downtown. 412-232-0199.

With classes, lectures, demos and A Reverence for Life. Photos more. North Side. 412-323-7235. and artifacts of her life & work.

NATIONALITY ROOMS. 26 Springdale. 724-274-5459. rooms helping to tell the story RIVERS OF STEEL NATIONAL of Pittsburgh’s immigrant past.

HERITAGE AREA. Exhibits on the TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY. University of Pittsburgh. Oakland.

Homestead Mill. Steel industry and Donations of pet food, blankets, 412-624-6000. community artifacts from 1881towels, new toys or kitty litter will PENNSYLVANIA TROLLEY 1986. Homestead. 412-464-4020. be accepted for Animal Friends.

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THU 29 - SAT 01

GIFTS & GREENS MARKET. Evergreens, wreaths, more.

Nov. 29-Dec. 1 Phipps Garden Center, Shadyside. 412-441-4442.

THU 29 - SUN 02

HOLIDAY MART. Jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, more. Thru Dec. 2 Sweetwater Center for the Arts, Sewickley. 412-741-4405.

THU 29 - WED 05

PEOPLES GAS HOLIDAY MARKET. Entertainment, shopping, more. Thru Dec. 23 Market Square, Downtown. 412-471-1511.

FRI 30

HOLIDAY SHOP + ROCK ON WALNUT. Live music, fashion show, more. Proceeds benefit East End Cooperative Ministry.

4-9 p.m. Walnut Street, Shadyside.

412-682-1298.

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I MADE IT! MARKET. Nomadic indie craft marketplace feat. more than 55 regional artisans. TAPPED hosts a beer garden Dec. 1, noon-5 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Bakery Square.

FRI 30 - SUN 02

23RD ANNUAL BEAVER COUNTY FESTIVAL OF TREES. Decorated trees, homemade holiday candy, raffles, live music, Santa Land, more. Bradys Run, Beaver Co. Fri-Sun. Thru Dec. 2 724-770-2060.

FRI 30 - WED 05

HOLIDAY GIFT SHOP. Opening night party: Nov. 30, 7-9 p.m. feat. live music, refreshments, more.

Nov. 30-Dec. 9 Wilkins School Community Center, Swissvale.

412-244-8458.

HOLIDAY CO-OP. Showcase of unique, handmade works for sale.

Nov. 30-Jan. 6 709 Penn Gallery, Downtown. 412-471-6070.

SAT 01

NAUGHTY-OR-NICE HOLIDAY BASH. Hosted by Sharon Needles, music by Tracksploitation. 7 p.m.

Andy Warhol Museum, North Side.

412-237-8300.

ST. NICHOLAS DAY BANQUET. Buffet, music, dancing, more.

5 p.m. Croatian National Hall Javor, North Side. 412-821-1106.

SAT 01 - SUN 02

HOLIDAY POTTERY SALE. Dec. 1-2, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Construction Junction, Point Breeze. 412-243-5025.

SUN 02

PRESENTS FOR PETS HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR. 1-4 p.m. Animal Nature, Regent Square. 412-723-2194.

MON 03

EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY.. Holiday Wine Celebration hosted by Women for WineSense. 6 p.m.

College Co-ed Turned XXX Starlett:

“Orion Blaze Brown,” by Mia Donna, from Royal Portrait Show at the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of Pittsburgh

5:30 p.m. Fairmont Pittsburgh, Downtown. 412-773-8800.

NEW THIS WEEK

707 PENN GALLERY. After Dark. Mysterious & evocative images by Carolina Loyola-Garcia & Colter Harper. Opens Nov. 30.

Downtown. 412-325-7017.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM. Jeremy Kost: Friends w/ Benefits.

Photography. Opens during Sharon Needles’ Naughty or Nice Bash, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. North Side.

412-237-8300.

ARTDFACT. Grand Opening Reception. Paintings, sculptures, more on display & for sale.

Opens Nov. 30, 7-10 p.m.

North Side. 724-797-3302.

BE GALLERIES. In the Words of Daria Sandburg. Sculpture & jewelry. Opening reception: Dec.1, 4-8 p.m. Lawrenceville.

412-687-2606.

BIDDLE’S ESCAPE. The Collective Works of Joyce Werwie Perry. Oil & knife paintings. Opening reception: Nov. 29, 6 p.m. Regent Square.

412-999-9009.

BOKSENBAUM FINE ARTS GALLERY. Drawings & Paintings.

Work by Steve Boksenbaum, Lorin Boksenbaum & Friends.

Opening reception: Dec. 1, 68 p.m. Squirrel Hill. 412-421-3212.

BOULEVARD GALLERY. A Little Bit of Everything. Multimedia work by Mary Ann Saccomanno & Autumn Delellis Stankay.

Artist reception: Dec. 1, 6-9 p.m.

Verona. 412-828-1031.

CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY. Eva Rorandelli.

Paintings. Opening reception: Dec. 1, 5-8 p.m. Squirrel Hill.

412-421-8888.

THE GALLERY 4. The Sepia Show. New Works by Anthony Purcell. Opening reception

Dec. 7-11 p.m. Shadyside.

412-363-5050.

GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER. Royal Portrait Show.

Drag portraits. Opening reception: Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m.

Downtown. 412-422-0114.

IMAGEBOX. Wanderlust.

International Travel Photography Exhibit by John Ubinger.

Opening reception: Dec. 7, 5 p.m. Garfield. 412-592-8885.

SHAW GALLERIES. Oddities.

Illustrations by Tommy Edward Douglas. Closing reception: Dec. 1, 5-8 p.m. Downtown. 412-281-4884.

ONGOING

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM. Radiant Circles: Ruth E. Levine’s Generous Life. Key work from Levine’s various artistic stages.

Squirrel Hill. 412-521-8010.

ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM. Deborah Kass: Before & Happily Ever After. A major mid-career retrospective of paintings, photographs & sculpture.

Warhol:Headlines. A collection of works by Warhol based largely on headlines from tabloid news. I Just Want to Watch: Warhol’s Film, Video and Television. Long-term exhibition of Warhol’s film & video work.

North Side. 412-237-8300.

ARTFORM GALLERY & TATTOO. If These Trees Could Talk. Work by Donnie Toomer.

Lower Burrell. 724-212-3153.

BARCO LAW LIBRARY. Preta.

New paintings by Joshua Nickerson. Oakland.

BLUE OLIVE GALLERIES. All Local Artists. Multi media work.

Frazier. 724-275-7001.

BOULEVARD GALLERY. Traveling Art Show. Multimedia

art exhibit presented by the North Hills Art Center. Verona.

412-828-1031.

CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART. Whistler & Rebellion in the Art World. White Cube, Green Maze: New Art Landscapes. 6 innovative institutions dedicated to the experience of culture & nature. Cory Arcangel: Masters. Repurposed readymade digital technology.

Oakland. 412-622-3131.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUILDING. Park Journeys: Yellowstone. Work by Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild students. Downtown.

412-456-6999.

CHATHAM UNIVERSITY. Culture in Context. African Art from the Olkes Collection.

Shadyside. 412-365-1232.

CHRISTINE FRECHARD GALLERY. Sculptural Works.

Work by Pasquale Pristera, Anita Kushner, William Rock, & Felipe Garcia Huidobro. Squirrel Hill.

412-421-8888.

CLAY PLACE AT STANDARD. Ceramic Artists of Kentucky.

Group show curated by Joe Molinaro & Elmer Craig.

Carnegie. 412-489-5240.

CRAZY MOCHA COFFEE COMPANY. Prints by Justseeds Artists Cooperative. Bloomfield.

412-681-5225.

EASTSIDE GALLERY. Ceramic Creatures. Work by Bernie Pintar.

East Liberty. 412-465-0140.

FEIN ART GALLERY. New Work 2012. Pittsburgh Print Group exhibit. North Side. 412-321-6816.

FILMMAKERS GALLERIES. Marcellus Shale Documentary Project. Oakland. 412-681-5449.

FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER. Impressions of Interiors. Paintings by Walter Gay. Permanent collection of European Art. Point Breeze.

412-371-0600.

GALERIE WERNER, THE MANSIONS ON FIFTH. Moods of Pittsburgh II: Expired Mills, Inspired Landscapes. Group show. Oakland. 412-716-1390.

GALLERIE CHIZ. Crossing Borders. Work by Peter Calaboyias, Manuela Holban, Japa, Marina Mozhayeva, more.

Shadyside. 412-441-6005.

GALLERY ON 43RD STREET. Small Works from Norway.

Paintings by Dylan Cridtchfield-Sales. Lawrenceville.

412-683-6488.

GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY CENTER. A World of Art. Work

by Leah Bevilacqua, Jon Howe, Gemma Allan, & Sylvia K. Downtown. 412-422-0114.

GLENN GREENE STAINED GLASS STUDIO INC. Original Glass Art by Glenn Greene.

Exhibition of new work, recent work & older work. Regent Square. 412-243-2772.

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THE HOLIDAY SHOP. Feat. art & crafts from over 180 regional artists. Mon. Thru Dec. 31 Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Shadyside. 412-361-0873.

swing set, sandbox, solar-powered instruments, more. Ongoing Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.

CHARLIE & KIWI’S EVOLUTIONARY ADVENTURE. Join Charlie as he travels back to the Age of Dinosaurs to discover how evolution works. Tue-Sun. Thru May 12 Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Oakland.

412-622-3131.

MISSING LINKS (THE RAINBOW JUMPY). Bounce, jump, roll, run & walk through a 30-foot inflatable “jumpy” art piece created by Felipe Dulzaides. Thru Feb. 3, 2013 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.

TOUGH ART. Interactive artworks feat. John Pena, Scott Andrew, Jonathan Armistead, Jeremy Boyle, Kevin Clancy & Will Schlough. Thru Jan. 13, 2013 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.

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WEDNESDAY 10pm-Acoustic Music with MIKE DELUCA $2 Yuengling

THURSDAY 10pm KARAOKE $2 Coors Light

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS & CAROLS. BCHS Concert Choir, BCHS Concert Band, BCHS Freshman Chorus & Local Grade School Choirs. 6:30 p.m. Bishop Canevin High School, Crafton.

DANCE FRI 30

POINSETTIAS & POINTE SHOES. Explore Phipps’ winter exhibits & see vignettes from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s rendition of The Nutcracker. 6 & 7:30 p.m. Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Garden, Oakland. 412-454-9107.

FRI 30 - SAT 01

FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR 7pm - Acoustic Music with MIKE DELUCA 10pm- D.J. QWIK LIKE IKE US ON $2 Miller Lite FACEBOOK! ACEBOOK!

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The Nativity:

A Christmas Gift Alumni Hall, 4227 Fifth Ave. Pgh PA DEC. 7-23, FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT 8PM, SUNDAYS AT 5PM

ATTACK THEATRE’S HOLIDAY UNWRAPPED. Theatrical dance performance set to classical, jazz & klezmer music. Nov. 30-Dec. 1 Attack Theatre, Strip District.

412-281-3305.

FRI 30 - SUN 02

THE NUTCRACKER. Presented by the Carnegie Performing Arts Center. Fri-Sun. Thru Dec. 9 Andrew Carnegie Free Library Music Hall, Carnegie. 412-279-8887.

THE NUTCRACKER Performed by the Pittsburgh Youth Ballet Company. Nov. 30-Dec. 2 Upper St. Clair Theater, Upper St. Clair.

724-969-6000.

FUNDRAISERS THU 29

SAVE THE BOOBIES/MUSTACHE BASH. Mustache contest, raffle, more. Benefits the Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness Foundation & the Movember movement. 7-10 p.m. Pizza Sola, Oakland. 608-332-6250.

STROLL THE STRIP. Samples & more at various Strip District businesses followed by an after party at Cruze Bar, Smallman St. Benefits Neighbors in the Strip.

5-7:30 p.m. 412-281-4505.

Attention, bad-ass ladies seeking a legal outlet for holiday aggression: Steel City Roller Derby is enlisting new skaters for the 2013-14 season.

Tryouts are in January, but you can prepare by attending Pre-Tryout Bootcamp this Saturday, at Romp N’ Roll roller rink. At the interactive session, you’ll learn the skills necessary to make the team and reign triumphant in bouts like the one pictured above. Must be 18 or older. Registration required. 10 a.m. Sat., Dec. 1. 1661 E. Sutter Road, Glenshaw. $10. Email joinscrd@gmail.com or visit www.steelcityrollerderby.org for information.

of Homestead. St. John Cathedral Center, Munhall. 412-326-9005.

SAT 01

HMH: RED BALL. Performances

by Hot Metal Hardware & International Drag King Community. Benefits the Alpha Project. 9 p.m. Cattivo, Lawrenceville. 412-687-2157.

SNOWBALL DASH FOR KIDS. 1-Mile Holiday Fun Run benefiting Pressley Ridge.

Chadwick & Chestnut St., Sewickley. 9:30 a.m. 412-872-9400.

SUN 02

9TH ANNUAL REINDEER BALL. Holiday children’s gala benefiting Mercy Health System. Face painting, holiday cookie 10TH ANNIVERSARY decorating, balloon art, GALA. Art displays, live more. 4-7 p.m. Westin music, more. 7 p.m.

Convention Center Washington Hotel, Downtown.

Community Arts www. per 724-934-3537. pa pghcitym and Cultural Center, .co BOOK ‘EM BOOKS Washington.

TO PRISONERS WORK 724-222-1475.

PARTY. Read & code letters, ACT 2. Feat. speaker Kathleen pick books, pack ‘em or database Kennedy Townsend & live music ‘em! Sundays 4-7 p.m. or by appt. by the Terrance Vaughn Band.

Thomas Merton Center, Garfield.

Benefits Family Services of 412-361-3022.

Western PA. 5:30-8:30 p.m.

Jay Verno Studios, South Side.

412-820-2050 x 412.

STEEL VALLEY HALL OF FAME GALA. Honoring Charlie Batch, MICHAEL WURSTER. Poetry Porky Chedwick, Bob Abraham, more. Benefits the Carnegie Library reading. 7 p.m. Shaler North

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Hills Library, Glenshaw.

412-486-0211.

SLAMROTICA. Erotic poetry slam. 8 p.m. The Galaxy Lounge, Wilkinsburg. 412-927-2498.

SAT 01

YOUNG PEOPLE’S WRITERS SERIES. Workshop to assist young writers in the exploration of self-expression through poetry & prose. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Carnegie Library, Homewood, Homewood.

412-464-0321.

MON 03

OPEN POETRY WORKSHOP. Presented by the Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange. First Mon of every month, 7-10 p.m.

Brentwood Library, Brentwood.

412-882-5694.

READING ROUND TABLE. Feat. plays from August Wilson & new works by up & coming playwrights.

First Mon of every month, 7 p.m.

August Wilson Center for African American Culture, Downtown.

412-258-2700.

SCREENWRITING EVENT. Learn about the structure of screenwriting, get writing tips/ tricks. Cathedral of Learning, Oakland. 412-622-1325.

KIDSTUFF THU 29 - WED 05

BACKYARD EXHIBIT. Musical

FRI 30

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. For grades K-5. Presented by Theatre IV. Antonian Theatre, Carlow University. 10:30 a.m. Carlow University, Oakland. 1-800-275-5005.

SAT 01

ART LAB: KRUZHOK PITTSBURGH. Building a bridge between Russian grandparents & their Americanized grandchildren through the creation of theatrical vignettes. Feat. sing-a-long & workshop w/ Russian artist Gluklya & Emily Newman. 1-4 p.m. Mattress Factory, North Side. 412-231-3169.

CURIOUS CREATURES WORKSHOP. Re-purpose household objects to create solar-powered creatures w/ David Edwards. Ages 8+. 1-2:30 p.m.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, North Side. 412-322-5058.

KID’S CHRISTMAS CARTOONFEST. Holiday cartoon screenings, sing-a-longs, more.

Special guest: Ian Petrella from A Christmas Story. 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

The ToonSeum, Downtown.

412-232-0199.

SAT 01 - SUN 02

BEAUTY & THE BEAST HOLIDAY. Sat, Sun. Thru Dec. 23 Gemini Theater, Point Breeze. 412-243-5201.

SANTA TROLLEY. Trolley ride w/ Santa, crafts, more. Sat, Sun. Thru Dec. 16 Pennsylvania Trolley Museum, Washington.

724-228-9256.

OUTSIDE SAT 01

MAP & COMPASS ORIENTEERING. Find flags in the woods using a map & compass. 10 a.m. Frick Park, Regent Square. 814-255-6606.

OTHER STUFF THU 29

FREEING THE GODDESS RECEPTION. Poetry & art celebration. 7-9 p.m. Christine Frechard Gallery, Squirrel Hill.

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HUNT INSTITUTE FOR BOTANICAL DOCUMENTATION. Portraits of a Garden, Brooklyn Botanic Garden Florilegium. Showcasing watercolors & drawings of 48 American botanical artists, archiving plants growing at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

Oakland. 412-268-2434.

INTERNATIONAL IMAGES. Journey Through Georgia.

Sewickley. 412-741-3036.

JAMES GALLERY. HYBRIDS: Object/Place/Time. Mixed media paintings by Chuck Olson.

West End. 412-922-9800.

LAKEVUE ATHLETIC CLUB. Pop-Up Gallery. Work by a variety of artists. Valencia. 724-316-9326.

LAWRENCE HALL GALLERY. Landscape Expressions. Work

by Lynn Fero. Downtown.

412-392-8008.

MANCHESTER CRAFTSMEN’S GUILD. Flat Files. Illustration & cartoon art by Wayno. North Side. 412-322-1773.

MATTRESS FACTORY. Feminist and.. Ongoing Installations.

Works by Turrell, Lutz, Kusama, Anastasi, Highstein, Wexler & MEDITATION & WHOLE LIFE TRANSFORMATION. Supreme Meditation & the Science of Transformation w/ Acharya Kedar.

Free public program. Doors open at 7:15, seating ends at 8 p.m.

7:30 p.m., Thu., Dec. 13, 7:30 p.m. and Thu., Dec. 20, 7:30 p.m.

Winchester Thurston, Upper School, Shadyside. 724-420-5826.

WORLD AIDS DAY SERVICE. 7:30 p.m. Heinz Chapel, Oakland.

412-383-3138.

FRI 30

TRANS-Q TELEVISION RELEASE PARTY. Performers, DJs, VJs, more.

8:30 p.m. 6119 Penn Ave, East Liberty.

SAT 01

PRESERVING OUR INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE. Learn how the Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area advocates for historic preservation & promotes tourism. Part of The People’s University. 3 p.m. Carnegie Library, Oakland. 412-578-2561.

STEEL CITY ROLLER DERBY PRE-TRYOUT BOOTCAMP. 10 a.m. Romp & Roll Skating Rink, Glenshaw. 412-486-4117.

SAT 01 - SUN 02

GALLERY GOODIES. Arts & crafts market. Sat, Sun. Thru Dec. 2 Fe Gallery, Lawrenceville.

412-254-4038.

SUN 02

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS CAFE. Weekly letter writing event. Sun, 4-6 p.m.

Panera Bread, Oakland. 412-683-3727.

HOW TO BE REALLY HAPPY. Speaker: Ed Foote, Theosophical Society of Pittsburgh. 1:30-3 p.m.

Chatham University, Shadyside.

412-462-4200.

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Woodrow. North Side.

412-231-3169.

MATTRESS FACTORY SATELLITE GALLERY. Gestures: Intimate Friction. Group show.

North Side. 412-231-3169.

MICHAEL HERTRICH ART & FRAME. Epression-ism. Paintings

by Nellie Lou Slagle. South Side.

412-431-3337.

MILLER GALLERY AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY. Imperfect Health: The Medicalization of Architecture.

Feat. photographs, sculpture, architectural models & drawings, that together examine the relationships between design & health. Oakland. 412-268-4754.

MORGAN CONTEMPORARY GLASS GALLERY. Cheers, Salute, L’chaim To The Next 50! Group show. Shadyside. 412-441-5200.

MOST-WANTED FINE ART GALLERY. A Year in a Life. New works by Nina Sauer & Ryan Dunmeyer. Garfield. 412-328-4737.

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I’m a straight man at that age where the general public still considers me young. I have no interest in marrying or even being in a relationship. I never have.

I’m not asexual. I’ve had and enjoyed sex. I just don’t feel the need to be with anyone. As long as I’ve got music and friends, I’m satisfied. Unfortunately, I seem to be the only one. My parents want grandkids. My friends want to set me up. My television set only ever shows people in or pursuing relationships. What do I tell people who insist that something’s wrong or that I’ll change my mind? And what should I do if I actually do change my mind?

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Honestly, yours is one of those letters that I have a hard time giving much of a fuck about. Don’t get me wrong: You sound like a nice guy, and I typically like people who know what they do and don’t want. But cowards annoy me.

Forgive me for working my own sexuality into this, but I have to say: When I was at that age the general public unanimously considers young — still a teen-ager — I walked into my mother’s bedroom and informed her that I was a faggot. (Begging my parents for tickets to the national tour of A Chorus Line for my 13th birthday somehow didn’t do the job; five years later, I had to come out to them all over again.) If I could work up the nerve to come out to my very Catholic parents about putting dicks in my mouth, you can find the courage to come out to your parents and friends as not planning to date, cohabit, wed or reproduce.

But while I’m not sympathetic, I found someone who is.

“IDGAF’s preference for going solo is hardly unique,” says Eric Klinenberg, professor of sociology at N ew York University and author of Going Solo: The Extraordinary Rise and Surprising Appeal of Living Alone. “One-person households represent 28 percent of all households in the U.S., and in cities the numbers are higher.”

Your coupled-up friends and grandchildstarved parents might have an easier time accepting your lifestyle choices if they knew how common they are.

“In recent decades,” says Klinenberg, “young adults have been the fastest-growing group of American singletons. They’re delaying marriage and spending more years single. Moreover, they increasingly recognize the fact that over their long lives, they’re likely to cycle in and out of different situations: alone, together; together, alone.”

And despite the negative stereotypes that slosh around about single people — they’re antisocial, unhappy, isolated — “people who live alone tend to be more social than people who are married,” says Klinenberg. “They’re more likely to spend time with friends and neighbors; more likely to spend time and money in bars, cafes and restaurants; and even more likely to volunteer in civic organizations.”

So what should you tell your friends and family?

“How about letting them know that going solo is what works best for him right now,” says Klinenberg, “but that he’s hardly made a vow to

stay single forever. Or, if he’s feeling feisty, he can remind them that someday they might find themselves opting out of sex and relationships, too.”

What should you do if you change your mind someday? You should date, you should marry.

Don’t describe your current choices as superior, and you won’t have to eat crow if you change your mind.

Single and partnered people alike should follow Eric Klinenberg on Twitter: @EricKlinenberg.

To find out more about Klinenberg’s research, go to ericklinenberg.com.

What’s the etiquette around (nonpenetrative) sex toys after a breakup? I bought restraints, a blindfold, etc. for my ex, and she left them behind. It seems a waste to throw them away. Is it squicky for a guy to bust out old toys when a new gal comes along?

ALONE WITH ACCESSORIES SHE HAD

Jonathan Schroder, general manager of Mr. S Leather in San Francisco (mr-s-leather.com), suggests that you get rid of your bondage gear.

Schroder is in the business of selling sex toys, but his advice isn’t about his desire to move merchandise. It’s about your desire for gals, AWASH. “Personally, I think some of the best gear you can get is hand-me-down gear,” says Schroder. “But my gut tells me that a new girlfriend might wig out about used bondage gear.

We have a lot of customers and couples that have a strong preference for cleanliness. But straight women in particular prefer that things be wiped down, well cleaned and shiny.

So a woman who opens a dresser drawer and finds restraints with signs of wear and tear — and signs of someone else’s sweat or fluids on them — is probably going to be turned off.”

So get rid of your old gear, but don’t throw it away.

“Find someone who wants and can’t afford bondage gear, and give it to them,” says Schroder.

“Gear is expensive, and there are people out there who can’t afford it.”

“FIND SOMEONE WHO WANTS AND CAN’T AFFORD BONDAGE GEAR, AND GIVE IT TO THEM.”

@fakedansavage says polyamory a “choice,” not an “identity.” Where have we heard that argument before? Meet the new bigots, same as the old. @LILYLDODGE

If all people are naturally nonmonogamous — a point I’ve made about 10 million times — then from my perspective, polyamory and monogamy are relationship models, not sexual orientations.

(And if poly and monogamy are sexual orientations, wouldn’t going solo have to be considered one, too?) Poly can be central to someone’s sexual self-conception, and it can be hugely important, but I don’t think it’s an orientation in the same way that gay, straight or bisexual are orientations. People can and do, of course, identify as poly. But is poly something anyone can do or something some people are? I come down on the “do” side. Lily clearly disagrees.

But as @GetItBigGurl said on Twitter, where Lily and I engaged about my comments in last week’s column, “Openly pondering difference between orientation vs. lifestyle isn’t bigotry, legislating against polyamory is.”

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Free Will Astrology

FOR THE WEEK OF

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{BY ROB BREZSNY}

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): If you say “rabbit rabbit rabbit” as soon as you wake up on the first day of the month, you will have good luck for the next 30 to 31 days.

At least that’s how reality works according to a British superstition. But judging from your astrological omens, I don’t think you will have to resort to magic tricks like that to stimulate your good fortune. In the next four weeks, I suspect you will be the beneficiary of a flood of cosmic mojo, as well as a surge of divine woowoo, a shower of astral juju and an upwelling of universal googoo gaga. If it would give you even more confidence to invoke your favorite superstitions, though, go right ahead. Even scientists say that kind of thing works: tinyurl.com/SuperstitiousBoost.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

According to Greek myth, Perseus cut off the head of Medusa. She was the creature whose hair was composed of snakes and whose gaze could turn a person into stone. The immortal winged horse Pegasus was instantaneously born from Medusa’s blood. He ultimately became an ally to the nine Muses, and Zeus relied on him to carry thunder and lightning. I predict that while you’re sleeping, Capricorn, you will have a dream that contains elements of this myth.

Here’s a preliminary interpretation of that dream: You are undergoing a transition that could in a sense give you the power of flight and a more abundant access to a muse.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

It’s time for you to be leader of the pack, Aquarius; to take your gang to the next level; to make sure the group mind isn’t suppressing innovation and enforcing peer pressure but is rather inspiring every member of the tribe to be as creative as they dare to be. And if it’s not realistic for you to wield that much power, then do whatever you can to synergize the alliances that hold your posse together. Build team morale. Gossip constructively. Conspire to animate an influx of fresh magic.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20):

If you’re a food company that wants to sell chicken in the shape of a chicken wing, it must have actual chicken wing meat in it. Otherwise, the law says you’ve got to call your product “wyngz.” I’ve always thought that there’s a lot of information the media presents as “news” that is really as fake as wyngz. That’s why I advocate calling the bogus stuff “newzak” (rhymes with “Muzak”). Your assignment in the coming weeks, Pisces, is to make sure you’re not putting out any wyngz- or newzak-like stuff in your own chosen field. The fates will help you rather dramatically if you put a high premium on authenticity.

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

“They are trying to make me into a fixed star,” complained religious leader Martin Luther a few centuries ago. “I am an irregular planet.” I invite you to use that declaration as your own in the coming weeks. You have every right to avoid be-

ing pinned down, pigeonholed and forced to be consistent. According to my reading of the astrological omens, you need abundant freedom to mutate your identity. You deserve a poetic license that allows you to play a variety of different roles and explore the pleasures of unpredictable self-expression.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

“The Star-Spangled Banner” is America’s national anthem. It features the lyrics of a patriotic poem written by Francis Scott Key. But the melody itself is entirely lifted from a bawdy old song that celebrates Bacchus, the ancient god of wine and ecstatic dancing. I love it when things are repurposed as dramatically as that. Do you?

The coming weeks will be prime time to repurpose stuff with creative abandon. Make the past useful for the future, Taurus. Turn good old ideas into fantastic new ones. Don’t just recycle; transform.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

I’m guessing that in the coming weeks you will be receiving a multitude of inquiries, invitations and temptations — probably more than you feel capable of responding to, and certainly more than you should respond to. A few of these opportunities might be appealing and lead to interesting adventures. But some will be useless, diversionary or trivial. Will you be able to tell the difference? That’s your big challenge. If you’d like help dodging unwanted solicitations, give out this phone number as your own: 212-479-7990. It’s a free service provided by “The Rejection Line” at Rejectionline.com.

People calling that number will be politely told you aren’t available.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

For millennia, the plant known as the yellow avalanche lily has thrived on mountain slopes and meadows throughout western North America. It blooms early in the spring, just in time for broad-tailed hummingbirds that migrate from Central America to sip the flower’s nectar. But now there’s a problem with that ancient arrangement. Due to global warming, the lily now blossoms 17 days earlier than it used to. But the hummingbirds haven’t made an adjustment in their schedule, so they’re barely showing up

in time to get their full allotment of nectar. I suspect this is a metaphor for a shift you may be facing in your own life rhythm. Fortunately, you’ve been forewarned, and you can adjust better than the hummingbirds.

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LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

In our calendar, there is no special holiday devoted to honoring the joy and power of rebellion. This oversight confounds me. All my experience tells me that the urge to revolt is a fundamental human need. Every one of us has a sacred duty to regularly rise up and overthrow a stale status quo that is oppressing us — whether that’s an organized group effort we’re part of or our own deadening routine. I’m telling you this, Leo, because it’s an excellent time to celebrate your own Rebellion Jubilee. Your vitality will soar as you shed numbing habits and decaying traditions.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Recently you’ve had resemblances to an 8-yearold kid wearing the pajamas you loved when you were 5. Your bare arms are jutting out beyond where the sleeves end, and there’s a similar thing going on with your legs. The fabric is ripped here and there because it can’t accommodate how much you’ve grown. You’re feeling discomfort in places where the overly tight fit is squeezing your flesh. All of this is somewhat cute but mostly alarming. I wish you would wean yourself of the past and update your approach.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

A lot of leopard frogs live on Staten Island, one of New York City’s five boroughs. Most of them make a sound that resembles a long snore or a rapid chuckle. But over the years, biologists have also detected a third type of frogly expression: a clipped, repetitive croak. Just this year, they finally figured out that this belonged to an entirely distinct species of leopard frog that they had never before identified. It’s still so new it doesn’t have a name yet. I expect a metaphorically similar development in your life, Libra. You will become aware of a secret that has been hiding in plain sight. You will “find” something that actually revealed itself to you some time ago.

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1. Returns, as an injury 9. Oscar-nominated role for Pat Morita 15. 4.0 16. Flipped over 17. Film that preceded “New Moon” 18. Stereotypical orphanage bowlfuls 19. Clinches 20. Letters after forty hours 21. 2005 Will Smith film 24. Posthumous Michael Jackson concert film 28. Heavy load 29. Actor/musician who hosted “Fishing with John” 31. Like lucid responses on Yahoo! Answers 32. Device that might blink 12:00 33. More there 34. Besieged Syrian leader Bashar 35. Film that brought Brad and Angelina together 38. Unfortunately common wakeup time for baby Julius Tausig 40. Blender maker 41. Type 44. Trompe l’___ 45. Skin mag’s depiction 46. Hog-wild 47. Tarantino film with two volumes 49. Unwatchable

Sandler film about a magic remote 50. Joneses 51. Carmaker with a griffin logo 53. Boosted one’s lifting 56. 1990s comedy film about an Italian restaurant owned by brothers 60. Obscure 61. More bright 62. Reagan nickname 63. Medieval animal catalogue

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24. Ousted Ohio State football coach Jim 25. “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” pieces 26. Savings plan, briefly 27. Tech-obsessed conference series 29. Skip town 30. Stretches out, as a blueprint 33. Abbr. in dungeons 34. MacBook option 36. Inside-out symbol of hope in the ninth 37. “Whatevs” 38. Ke$ha’s “Tik ___” 39. Twice, a noted Chinese dissident/artist 42. Tone ___ 43. Super uncool org. despite having Wizards and Knights

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You may be eligible to participate if you are: 18-39 years old In general good health Have regular periods Not pregnant or breastfeeding • Are willing to abstain from sexual activity, OR are sexually active and willing to use condoms, OR you are sterilized OR with one partner who has a vasectomy • Are willing to come to MageeWomens Hospital for up to 54 visits over 8 months • • • •

We are currently enrolling for clinical trials in the following areas: • Asthma • COPD • Migraine • Diabetes

Participants will be compensated up to $2,930 fo their time and travel

• Cardiovascular • High cholesterol • IBS with diarrhea

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412-650-6155 Are you interested in a long-term method of birth control?

YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE IF YOU: • Are a non-pregnant woman between 16 and 45 years old • Are in need of contraception • Have regular periods • Are willing to come to Magee-Womens Hospital to complete up to 14 or more visits over a five year period The Center for Family Planning Research is conducting a research study of an investigational contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD).

Participants will receive study-related exams and study-related birth control at no cost.

To see if you qualify, please call the Center for Family Planning Research at 412-641-5496 or visit our website at www.birthcontrolstudies.org.Participants will be reimbursed up to $1030 over five years.

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THE GOOD FIGHT

An East Liberty martial-arts program connects with young people {BY ROBERT ISENBERG} MARTIAL-ARTS TOURNAMENTS are noisy events. At midNovember’s Pennsylvania State Karate Championship, every 10-year-old in a gi screams from the diaphragm. A dozen mats lie on the floor, and judges sit in chairs, watching their young pupils spin bo-staffs, whip nunchucks and chop the air with bare hands.

Yet here in a high school gymnasium in New Kensington, Yusuf Owens is calm. He sits in a chair, straight-backed and marble-faced, and amid all the heat and clamor, Owens says sagely: “If you’re willing to accept a martial art, it’s willing to accept you.”

American; Muhammad is a practicing Muslim. But they are steeped in the history of a martial art that stretches across centuries — and across an ocean. Their black belts are specially imported from Korea. Owens waxes eloquently about Taoist themes, and Muhammad draws parallels between Islam and Eastern philosophy. When he designed MAASV’s logo, Owens combined three elements: the ankh, an ancient Egyptian icon frequently used to represent African spirituality; the lotus, the symbol of the Buddha; and the Yin-Yang, for Taoism.

And in a way, their fight is spiritual in nature. Violence in poor neighborhoods is intense, often driven by ugly rela-

“MY PASSION IS TO SHOW KIDS HOW TO LOVE EACH OTHER. I GREW UP IN THESE SAME STREETS. I KNOW WHAT THEY’RE FACING.” Owens operates Martial Arts Against Street Violence (MAASV) with co-instructor Malik Muhammad. Founded in the North Side, MAASV has been based in a former East Liberty auto-repair shop for the past three years. In everyday life, Owens and Muhammad are humble guys — Owens is a stoic truck driver, Muhammad a brighteyed phys-ed teacher. You’d never guess they run a taekwondo studio.

Yet their elementary-age students are practically undefeated.

“My passion is to show kids how to love each other,” Owens intones. “I grew up in these same streets. I know what they’re facing.”

Both men have studied taekwondo since they were children, and Owens’ fighting prowess in the late ’80s and early ’90s is legendary. Neither man can even imagine his life without martial arts. (“I’d be in serious trouble,” Muhammad says, “or I’d be doing nothing at all.”) Of Muhammad’s seven children, five study taekwondo; three are state champions. Any given week, the two men will teach 15 to 20 pupils; most are kids, though one student is 50 years old.

“We’ll take anybody,” says Muhammad with a laugh. “Not everybody can pay full tuition. We have a severe problem in our community with money. But we say, ‘Come anyway.’ The discipline is the main thing.”

And along with the discipline comes a respect for a variety of cultural influences. Both instructors are African

tionships and peer pressure. “Our community is sick right now,” says Owens. “I know for a fact that we can’t change the adults. So we’re trying to reach the kids.”

As teachers, their power is palpable. A moment before Muhammad’s son, Jelani, steps onto the mat with a pair of sticks, Owens crouches next to him and whispers into his ear. Jelani nods.

“I told him to stay focused,” Owens explains.

“You see him talking with the other kids. But he has to pay attention.”

When Jelani approaches the judges, he bows, announces his name and begins a solo routine.

Most of the tournament showcases “forms,” not actual sparring, and Jelani moves with dancelike precision, ambidextrously stabbing and blocking with his two sticks. Then he stops, bows, and retreats to the rank of other students.

MAASV has little online presence, and the organization doesn’t advertise. Instead, Owens and Muhammad rely on wordof-mouth referral. Their studio is basic, with mats, mirrors and a small administrative office. Yet their students are top-notch, earning high rankings in every tournament they attend. Muhammad’s 13-yearold daughter, Malaka, has not lost a bout in a yearand-a-half, a period in which she’s faced roughly 50 fights. On the surface, Malaka looks like a shy teen-ager, but like many of her peers, she has enormous potential.

Owens and Muhammad hint at Olympic aspirations.

“But honestly,” says Muhammad, “I’m more proud of the kids we have on the Honor Roll.” That roll hangs on their studio wall, just a few paces from their mountain of trophies.

At the end of the tournament, their record shines: One fourth place, four second places, one first.

“Not bad,” Muhammad says.

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