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NEW THIS WEEK ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM. In Discussion: 13 Most Wanted Men. A discussion w/ John Giorno, Chief Archivist Matt Wrbican, &Assistant Curator of Film and Video Greg Pierce. Dec. 12, 7pm. North Side. 412-237-8300. BE GALLERIES. Ron Copeland: Illuminations. Opening reception Dec. 13, 5-8pm. Lawrenceville. 412-687-2606. MICHAEL HERTRICH ART & FRAME. Holiday Celebration. A group exhibition feat. new works by the gallery’s stable of artists. Opening Dec. 12, 6-9pm. South Side. 412-431-3337. MILLER GALLERY AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY. Armin Hoffman: Farbe/Color. Celebrating our Armin Hofmann exhibition of silkscreens &emerging talent from CMU School of Design 2014 Seniors. Opening reception Dec. 12, 6-8pm. Oakland. 412-268-3618. THE NIGHT GALLERY. Creature Feature Showcase. Feat. various local artists, including 30 original creature paintings by Cheryl Holford. Refreshments, DJ Samurai & movie projection. Dec. 13th, 6-10pm. Lawrenceville. 412-915-9254. REVISION SPACE. Terry Boyd “Pins & Needles” Solo Exhibition. Drawing & embroidery techniques, incorporating drama, abstraction & performance into multi-faceted & intense
pieces. Reception Dec. 12, 6-10pm. Refreshments & tattoos of Boyd’s work. Open weekends & weekdays by appt. Lawrenceville. 412-735-3201. REX THEATER. The Pancakes & Booze Art Show. A pop up art show feat. over 50 emerging artists showcasing their work in a Warhol-style, anything-goes, massive warehouse environment. All-you-can-eat pancakes, live music, body painting & multimedia displays. South Side. 412-381-6811. SILVER EYE CENTER FOR PHOTOGRAPHY. The Fiery Part of Fire. Films by Cameron Gibson. South Side. 412-431-1810. TRUST ARTS EDUCATION CENTER. Particle Falls: Artist Lecture & Panel. Digital-media artist Andrea Polli, the creator of Particle Falls, an artwork & visualization of real-time air-quality readings, will discuss the process & technology behind the project. Refreshments & drinks. Registration requested. Downtown. 412-391-2060 ext. 237.
ONGOING 707 PENN GALLERY. Becky Slemmons: Gatherings. Exploring what happens when an artist enters the religious realm, pursuing a performative project, in an environment where conformity often dominates. Downtown. 412-456-2962. 709 PENN GALLERY. Recent Works by Sheila Cueller-Shaffer.
Each abstract work represents a part of a narrative of an immigrant’s journey where anything can become the subject: a memory, a photo, or a change in landscape through time. Downtown. 412-471-6070. 937 LIBERTY AVE. The Landscape Architecture Legacy of Dan Kiley. Commissioned photographs of significant landscapes across the nation & abroad. Downtown. 412-471-6070. AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM. Emily Newman & the New Chelyuskinites. Modeled on the 1933-34 Russian sea expedition that trapped 111 people on arctic ice for two months after their Chelyuskin sank w/ equal parts social documentary, tableaux & oral history. Squirrel Hill. 412-697-3231. ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM. 13 Most Wanted Men: Andy Warhol & the 1964 World’s Fair. Warhol’s enlarged mug shots from an NYPD booklet featuring the 13 most wanted criminals of 1962. Chuck Connelly: My America. Part of the Pittsburgh 2014 Biennial. Permanent collection. Artwork and artifacts by the famed Pop Artist. North Side. 412-237-8300. ARTDFACT. Artdfact Gallery. The works of Timothy Kelley & other regional & US artists on display. Sculpture, oil & acrylic paintings, mixed media, found objects, more. North Side. 724-797-3302. ARTISTS IMAGE RESOURCE. Printwork 2014: AIR’s 3rd Annual National Juried Exhibition. North Side. 412-321-8664. BACKSTAGE BAR AT THEATRE SQUARE. Post-Impressionism to Abstract. Artwork by Vickie Schilling & Nadya Lapets. Downtown. 412-325-6768. BAR MARCO. Studio Direct. New Work by Seth Clark. Strip District. 412-471-1900. BOULEVARD GALLERY. Boulevard Gallery’s Annual Holiday Event. Pottery, jewelry, sculptures, cards, photography, watercolor, oils, & acrylics. Verona. 412-828-1031. BOXHEART GALLERY. Blooming w/ Holiday Spirit. Work in various mediums by a diverse group of artists, in time for holiday gift-giving. Shop Small at Boxheart on Nov. 29 for original artwork & gifts while enjoying holiday goodies. Bloomfield. 412-687-8858. CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART. Maggie’s Centres: A Blueprint for Cancer Care. Installation showcasing models, photographs, CONTINUES ON PG. 44
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outrageous sketches & games based on audience suggestion. 8 p.m. Gemini Theater, Point Breeze. 412-243-6464. BILLY ELMER. 565 LIVE, Bellevue. 412-522-7556. A FESTIVUS IMPROV MIRACLE. A night of improv comedy featuring 8-Bit Classic & an improvised Christmas special. BYOB. 10 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 412-339-0608. A VERY ARCADE COMEDY SPECIAL. A variety show that blends sketch comedy, music, & improv for the whole family. Hosted by Missy Moreno. BYOB. 8 p.m. Arcade Comedy Theater, Downtown. 412-339-0608.
EVENT: Black Nativity, presented by the Shona Sharif African Dance and Drum Ensemble in Alumni Hall, Oakland CRITIC: Thelma Grace, 70, a retiree from McKees Rocks WHEN: Sun.,
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It was all about the birth of Christ and the life that he lived and died on the cross. Then, the show [traveled] up to 2014, where we are still praising God, and we’re still blessing his name and celebrating his birth. It had a whole lot of dancing and creativity and singing, and this is how we sing in our modern churches now, with the choir and praise team. It’s gospel. It’s very inspirational, and if you are going through something, it will help you get through it. Pittsburgh needs this kind of show because so many things are happening now amongst the black and white communities. Something like Black Nativity is good for our city, and more people need to come out and see this and do what we need to do for Christ and ourselves. It’s getting through to a lot of people. That’s why it’s [been] able to run for 25 years.
SUN 14 MUSICAL IMPROV SUNDAYS. Sun, 8 p.m. Thru Dec. 28 The Maker Theater, Shadyside. 412-404-2695.
MON 15 COMEDY SAUCE. Hosted by Aaron Kleiber. Mon, 9:30 p.m. Thru Feb. 23 Pleasure Bar, Bloomfield. 412-682-9603. TFM IMPROV COMEDY. Full throttle improv every Monday night starring our resident house teams. 8 p.m. The Maker Theater, Shadyside. 412-404-2695. UNPLANNED COMEDY’S JAMBONE. Mon, 9:30 p.m. Thru Jan. 26 Hambone’s, Lawrenceville. 412-681-4318.
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Wonders. The Hall of Architecture w/ several towering 20-foot Colorado spruce trees, each adorned w/ handcrafted ornaments. Oakland. 412-622-3131. CARNEGIE SCIENCE CENTER. Ongoing: Buhl Digital Dome (planetarium), Miniature Railroad and Village, USS Requin submarine, and more. North Side. 412-237-3400. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH. Tough Art. An annual exhibition of original, interactive artworks “tough” enough to withstand kid handling. Take a walk through a prism forest, create cracks on kinetic stained glass, reach for a sky of 600 LEDs, & explore the inner workings of an intergalactic sheep. North Side. 412-322-5058. COMPASS INN. Demos & tours with costumed guides featuring this restored stagecoach stop. 724-238-4983. CONNEY M. KIMBO GALLERY. University of Pittsburgh Jazz Exhibit: Memorabilia & Awards from the International Hall of Fame. Oakland. 412-648-7446. FALLINGWATER. Tour the famed Frank Lloyd Wright house. 724-329-8501. FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER. Ongoing: tours of Clayton, the Frick estate, with classes & programs for all ages. Point Breeze. 412-371-0600. HARTWOOD ACRES. Tour this Tudor mansion & stable complex. Enjoy hikes & outdoor activities in
TUESDAY NIGHT STAND-UP. Tue, 9 p.m. Hot Rod Cafe, Mt. Washington. 412-592-7869.
WED 17 BEERHIVE COMEDY. Open Mic. Hosted by Aaron Kleiber. Wed, 8 p.m. Thru March 25 The BeerHive, Strip District. 412-904-4502. COMEDY OPEN MIC. Hosted by Ronald Renwick. Wed, 9:30 p.m. Scarpaci’s Place, Mt. Washington. 412-431-9908. STAND-UP COMEDY OPEN MIC. Wed, 8 p.m. The BeerHive, Strip District. 412-904-4502.
EXHIBITS ANDY WARHOL MUSEUM. Exposures. A window display & artist product series feat. Daniel Pillis. North Side. 412-237-8300. AUGUST WILSON CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN CULTURE. Pittsburgh: Reclaim, Renew, Remix. Feat. imagery, film & oral history narratives to explore communities, cultures, & innovations. Downtown. 412-258-2700. BAYERNHOF MUSEUM. Large collection of automatic roll-played musical instruments and music boxes in a mansion setting. Call for appointment. O’Hara. 412-782-4231. CARNEGIE MUSEUM OF ART. Carnegie Trees 2014: Winter
the surrounding park. Allison Park. 412-767-9200. KENTUCK KNOB. Tour the other Frank Lloyd Wright house. 724-329-8501. KERR MEMORIAL MUSEUM. Tours of a restored 19th-century, middle-class home. Oakmont. 412-826-9295. MARIDON MUSEUM. Collection includes jade & ivory statues from China and Japan, as well as Meissen porcelain. Butler. 724-282-0123. NATIONAL AVIARY. Home to more than 600 birds from over 200 species. With classes, lectures, demos and more. North Side. 412-323-7235. OLIVER MILLER HOMESTEAD. This pioneer/Whiskey Rebellion site features log house, blacksmith shop & gardens. South Park. 412-835-1554. PHIPPS CONSERVATORY & BOTANICAL GARDEN. Winter Flower & Light Show Feat. a variety of festive poinsettias, showy amaryllis & aromatic paperwhites. 14 indoor rooms & 3 outdoor gardens feature exotic plants and floral displays from around the world. Oakland. 412-622-6914. PINBALL PERFECTION. Pinball museum & players club. West View. 412-931-4425. PITTSBURGH ZOO & PPG AQUARIUM. Home to 4,000 animals, including many endangered species. Highland Park. 412-665-3639. CONTINUES ON PG. 44
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