The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (9/8 – 9/11)

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

If I had a Hammer

Friday September 9, you can attend a world premiere reading of “Molly’s Hammer” by Pittsburgh playwright Tammy Ryan. Molly’s Hammer tells the true story of Molly Rush and the Plowshares 8, who on Sept 9, 1980 walked into a G.E. plant in King of Prussia, PA and damaged two nosecones of nuclear warheads in protest of the buildup of our nuclear arsenal. It’s at the Chatham College Eddy Theatre, Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. For more information and tickets, click here.

 

To Boldly Go…

Pittsburgh celebrates Fifty Years of Star Trek with a special screening of “Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan” at the Hollywood Theater in Dormont on Friday, September 9, 2016. Sponsored by Geek Pittsburgh. There will be a costume contest and even a pop-up art gallery. All proceeds benefit the Hollywood Theater and the ToonSeum, Pittsburgh’s premier museum of the cartoon and comic arts. Live long and prosper at the Hollywood Theater, 1449 Potomac Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15216. For more information, boldly go here.

 

Sporty Spice

Friday, September 9, Pittsburgh will have its very own sports comedy show for the City of Champions, “Matt Stanton’s Major League Variety Hour.” It’s a night of hilarious night of stand up, sketch, music, and short films showcasing our love, passion, and borderline obsession with sports. Hosted by Matt Stanton (Bob & Tom Show, and ESPN Radio) and will be featuring nationally touring comedians and Pittsburgh favorites. Come down to Hambones, 4207 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201. For more information, click here.

 

Go nuts with Donuts

September 11, is PERSAD Center’s Donut Dash. You can participate in a 5K run, 5K walk or a 1.5 Mile Fun Walk (perfect for families, strollers and dogs). Go the extra mile for prizes by getting a friends to sponsor your Run/Walk. The Top Fundraisers get 60,000 Wyndham Rewards Points (good for any 4 night hotel stay worldwide). The Runner Up receives a $500 Amazon Gift Card. There are additional prizes and, of course, plenty of coffee and donuts! It all starts at Water Street and Hot Metal Street in Pittsburgh, PA 15203. To register and learn more, dash over here.

 

Adam’s Rib

See the “Children of Eden,” a story based on the Bible book of Genesis. It’s the age-old conflict of parents and children takes the stage in this epic, heartfelt Stephen Schwartz musical. Adam, Eve, Noah and other classic characters from the best-selling book in the world. Paradise is found at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. For more information, click here.

 

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The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (9/1 – 9/5)

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Valentine’s Day (Baum’s World)

Talking to the kitchen wall is the only way for Shirley to unload her frustration about her mundane marriage and her dreams left unpursued. Her life is a world of gray disappointment before a trip to Crete shatters her bleak existence with a vibrancy of people, landscape and mindset that she didn’t realize she was missing. It’s a one-woman show starring Karen Baum and it’s at the Union Project, 801 N. Negley Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206. For more information, click here.

 

Chasing Waterfalls 

Dine, drink and dance the night away in a tropical paradise. Gather up the gang and head to Phipps, because “Party in the Tropics” is back. It’s a nightclub in a rain forest…in Pittsburgh! Dance to the beats of a live DJ and unwind amidst the lush greenery and rushing waterfalls. It’s all at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, One Schenley Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3830. For more information, click here.

 

Money, Money

Bank robbers Hall and Dennis have just robbed a bank, but they’ve got nowhere to stash the cash in “Loot.” They hide it in the one place people shouldn’t look; in the coffin of Hal’s recently deceased mum. Check out all the wacky hijinks that ensue in “Loot” over at the Little Lake Theater, 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 . For more information, click here.

 

To Err is human

Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks moves over to Frick Park for performances of “The Comedy of Errors.” Two sets of twins cause an array of wacky adventures in this Shakespearean classic. Admission is free and it’s at Frick Park, Forbes Avenue and Braddock Avenue. Pittsburgh, PA 15217. For more information, click here.

 

Give me the Works

It’s the Pittsburgh New Works Festival. It’s your chance to discover the next great playwright or even the next great actor in the Festival. Thursday, September 1 the festival opens with Program A featuring “Deck Chairs” by Bill Arnold, “All Good Things” by Michael Lill and “More than meets the eye,” by F. J. Hartland. Then on Friday see “The Man Who Invented Love,” by Scott Romani, “My Strange Journey,” by William Newkirk and “Writer’s Block,” by Derek Lynch. On Saturday, you can see all six! It’s at the Carnegie Stage, 25 W. Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. For more information, click here.

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Ace in the Hole – a review of “Floyd Collins”

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

At the beginning of the 20th Century, a happy-go-lucky spelunker Floyd Collins (Danny McHugh) is literally and figuratively in over his head when he discovers a giant cave in “Floyd Collins.” While attempting to find a new route to a system of interconnected caves in rural Kentucky, Collins became trapped in a narrow passageway.

Collaborators Tina Landau (book) and Adam Guettel (music and lyrics) take a true story of a Kentucky cave explorer and set it to music. In 1925, the event sparked national attention as America awaited news about Floyd’s rescue.

Just as in real life, the rescue operation is a media circus. Unlike the true events that inspired the story; a chorus of reporters sing and dance about the unfolding tragedy.

It’s an ensemble piece with very distinct, nuanced personalities. Floyd, his brother Homer (Nathan Salstone), his sister Nellie (Lindsay Bayer) and journalist Skeets Miller (Ryan Bergman) each go on their own heroic journey. Lantern-jawed Floyd and his charismatic younger brother stand front and center for most of the play. Meanwhile, Miller, the slim newsman,  goes to the central Kentucky to report the story, and becomes an integral part of the rescue team.  While Nellie is on the periphery of the events, pining away for her trapped sibling.

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Sandy Zwier (Miss Jane, patriach Lee Collins’ second wife) sits with Lindsay Bayer (Nellie Collins) as Nellie belts out, “Lucky.” Photo by Martha Dollar Smith.

The Collins’ clan’s god-fearing father Lee (Daniel Krell) and Henry St. George Tucker Carmichael (Jonathan Visser) have antagonistic tendencies, but they are also trying to save the day; though their methods are at odds with the other members of the Collins clan.

“Floyd Collins” is a rare piece of theater. Calling it “a musical about a man trapped in a cave” is a wince-inducing logline, but “Floyd Collins” transcends its elevator pitch. The show works because of its superb cast.

McHugh is charming and affable as the titular, trapped hero. He manages to sing, yodel and dig his way into our hearts. In a powerful moment, McHugh and Salstone reminisce about their childhood, reliving the moments from their boyhood. It’s beautiful and heart-wrenching.

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Nathan Salstone, as (Homer Collins) and Danny McHugh (Floyd Collins) swinging on the Swing Tree in “The Riddle Song.” Photo by Martha Dollar Smith.

Bergman’s Skeets Miller is our everyman. We see this world through his eyes. He’s an excellent choice for the character.

Krell’s Lee is a broken man marred by his beliefs. Visser is masterful and commanding as Carmichael. Both men are powerful performers.

Much to director Rachel M. Stevens’ credit, there isn’t a bad performance in the show.  Under Stevens’ deft direction, “Floyd Collins” is perfection. There is some exquisite choreography from Alivia Owen (pay close attention to the precise, balletic movements of Mason Lewis).

Doug Levine’s orchestra is magical, but there is some incredible a cappella yodeling in the show. For the record, this reviewer never thought he would ever become a fan of yodeling. Front Porch Theatricals’ production of “Floyd Collins” is flawless and you should go, unless you’re stuck in a hole.

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“Floyd Collins” runs until September 4 at the New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For more information, click here.

The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (8/25 –8/ 28)

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

Pittsburgh is Funny!

On Thursday, August 25, the Pittsburgh Comedy Festival kicks off with special guest Quincy Jones alongside Sam Bourne, Ray Connolly and Molly Sharrow at eight and the Friendly Neighborhood Improv Show with the Ted City Yodelers, Lancaster Improv Players, Well Known Strangers and LGBTQ*Bert. The festival runs all week at the Henry Heyman Theater, 4301 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. For more information, click here.

 

Words and Music

Alan Olifson’s “Word Play” is back at the Bricolage. It’s a live storytelling event set to a DJ soundtrack. This time he’s spreading the love over two nights, August 26 and 27. Hear it all at the Bricolage Theater, 937 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information, click here.

 

Rock around the Block

The Buhl Foundation and One Northside Pgh “The Block Party: Allegheny City Central.” The Block Party is series of mini arts festivals that will call attention to and celebrate the valuable resources and local identities of Northside neighborhoods of Pittsburgh. It’s on Sunday August 28th and the event is FREE and open to everyone. Come rain or shine. It’s at the Buhl Community Park at Allegheny Square, Children’s Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For more information, click here.

 

It may look like a Walnut

August 27 and 28 is the Shadyside Arts Festival on Walnut. Singer Michele Bensen says, “This festival is one I always look forward to every year. Walnut Street in Shadyside is where I started my Jazz Career here in Pittsburgh. Love all the artists that display their works.” Always listen to Michele Bensen. The Shadyside Arts Festival is on Walnut Street in Shadyside. For more information, click here.

 

Reading is Fundamental

Sunday Aug. 28, it the Pittsburgh New Works Staged Readings featuring three brand new plays; “Mercy Killing” by Rikki Schwartz, “We Got This” by Sheila Rinear and “That Time at Black Lake” Vicki Riba Koestler. It’s at the Carnegie Stage 25 W Main St, Carnegie, PA 15106. For more information and a full schedule, visit here.

 

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The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (8/18 – 8/21)

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Shake it up!

This weekend you can see an eclectic revue of some of Shakespeare’s greatest & well-known scenes from some of his greatest comedies, as well as tragedies at “Much A-Brew About Nothing: A Drunken Night of Shakespeare.” There are a few things that go great together such as Laurel and Hardy, peanut butter and jelly and, of course, alcohol and iambic pentameter. It’s all weekend at Hambone’s, 4207 Butler St., Pittsburgh. PA 15201. For more information, click here.

 

Film History 101

Study up for “A History of American Film.” It’s a comedic satire of American films, especially those from the 1930s through the 1950s. You can catch it at the Genesius Theatre, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282. For more information, click here.

 

Stranger Things

Heidi Nagle returns to the Carnegie Stage with “This is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things,” a one woman show about the abstract exploration into the human psyche, familial embarrassments & velociraptor. You can see her at the Carnegie Stage, 25 W Main St., Carnegie, PA 15106. For more information, click here.

 

Stranger Bedfellows

They say politics makes for strange bedfellows. Today’s bedfellows are just bizarre. And they’re not all fellows. But they are pretty strange. Join KDKA’s John McIntire for standup comedy, comedy interviews and more at “John McIntire’s Dangerously Live Comedy Talk Show: Strange Bedfellows.” His guests will include comedian Gab Bonesso, Political expertise from former PA House Minority Leader Mike Veon and Damon Young of the hysterically snarky website www.verysmartbrothas.com. It’s at the Oaks Theater, 310 Allegheny River Boulevard, Oakmont, PA 15139. For more information, click here.

 

Read to me

The Pittsburgh New Works Festival begins with their Staged Readings this Sunday, August 21 at 7:00 PM. The kickoff event features Amy Tofte’s “Not About the Money,” Mark Costello’s “On Golden Sands” and Dennis Moore’s “Unlikely Event.” The event is FREE! It’s at the Carnegie Stage, 25 W Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. For more information, click here.

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The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (8/11 – 8/14)

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

Computational Comedy

They Rolled the Dice, opened a Kiss Club and traveled with a Time Machine.  Celebrate ten years with improv/sketch group Hustlebot on Saturday, August 13. David Fedor, John Feightner, Larry Phillis, Joe Wichryk, II are back, and they are bringing their funny friends, former Hustlebot alumni Anne Marie Sweeney, Christine Nangle and Drew Ludwig for a big anniversary show at the Cabaret Theatre in Theater Square, 655 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information on Hustlebot, go here. For show information, click here.

 

Fractured

 Hatch Arts Collective examines the many sides of the Hydraulic Fracturing debate with their new play, “Driftless.” This weekend only at the New Hazlett Theater, 6 Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For more information, click here.

 

‘Night Mother

It’s the final weekend to catch “Mother Lode,” Linda Haston’s one-woman show about her fractured relationship with her mother, Ruth.  It’s a tour de force. Don’t go the weekend without Ruth.  It’s at the Carnegie Stage, 25 W. Main Street, Carnegie, PA 15106. For more information, click here.

 

Ask Alice

When a precocious kid falls down a hole, she finds herself in a bizarre new world in “Alice in Wonderland.” Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Chesire Cat and the rest of the gang assemble in a rollicking musical version of Lewis Carroll’s timeless novel. It’s at the Seton Center, 1900 Pioneer Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15226. For more information, click here.

 

Wine Time

August 14 is WineaPalooza Pittsburgh.  It’s wine and it’s a palooza! It’s also at Stage AE, 400 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For tickets and more information, click here.

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Raging Bull – A review of “Peribáñez”

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

The wedding of Peribáñez (Siddiq Saunderson) and Casilda (Isabel Pask) goes from joyous celebration to unexpected terror when a mad bull rampages the town of  Ocana in Lope de Vega’s “Peribáñez.” It’s an English translation from the original Spanish, “Peribáñez y el Comendador de Ocaña.”

When the Commander (Mike Mihm) is nearly skewered by the bull, the wounded man falls for the beautiful newlywed, even though she’s a peasant and he is a high-ranking official. Nonetheless, the Commander formulates a devious plan to win the bride from her new husband.

He calls his lieutenant, Leonardo (Freddy Miyares), and his lackey, Lujan (Don DiGiulio) to aid him in his machinations to win Casilda.

Meanwhile, Peribáñez and Casilda are enjoying wedded bliss. They sing, write poems to one another and entertain their friends and family. Unaware that the Commander schemes to steal Casilda from her man.

Leonardo seduces Casilda’s naïve cousin Inés (Sol M. Crespo) to get closer to the bride and groom. Casilda rebuffs the Commander several times. Each time he is denied, his obsession grows. He goes mad with longing. You may guess that things aren’t going to end well for all parties, but there are no spoilers here. Hint: There will be blood.

“Peribáñez” was written sometime between 1604 and 1614, but tales of passion, obsession and jealousy never go out of style.

Quantum Theatre’s masterful production of “Peribáñez” is set in an idyllic rose garden (the Rose Garden in Mellon Park). It’s a delightful affair (no pun intended). As in all Quantum shows, the setting enriches the overall experience.

Saunderson is mesmerizing as the handsome hubby and Mihm is the perfect sparring partner. Both men are charismatic and charming in different ways. Saunderson plays a noble peasant in circumstances far above his head. Mihm’s Commander is both charming and malevolent, dashing and dastardly, chewing the sparse scenery.

Pask’s Casilda is beautiful, loving and faithful. Who knew faithfulness would lead to such trouble?

Every actor in the production (and there are quite a few of them) is worthy of special mention. Crespo’s dual roles, Inés and Florez, were distinctly different. Her Inés was a nuanced bridesmaid with love, fears and foibles, and her Florez was deliciously amusing (that tassel though).

Ricardo Vila-Roger played a Priest, a Painter, various guards and townspeople, each character was deftly portrayed. DiGiulio’s Lujan was hilarious. His character starts out as comic relief, but Lujan is given a treacherous job which redefines him as the play speeds toward the end.

The play is lengthy, but, as previously mentioned, the second act gallops to the end. Though a comedy, it has only a handful of big laughs, but it’s a joy to watch because of the slew of talent in the production. Kudos to the duo of directors, Megan Monaghan Rivas and Tlaloc Rivas.

Special mention to Costume Designer and Portrait Artist Samantha Pollack for her incredible talents, both on canvas and on the actor’s bodies. The costumes transport you to the small, Spanish farming community.

“Peribáñez” is the spectacular way to cap off your summer.

Quantum Theatre’s “Peribáñez” is playing through August 28 at the Rose Garden in Mellon Park, Pittsburgh, PA 15232. For directions and more information, click here.

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A Fearful Trill of Things Unknown – A review of “The Birds”

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

Diane (Gayle Pazerski) nurses Nate (Nick Mitchell) back to health in an abandoned cottage after fleeing from an avian attack in Conor McPherson’s “The Birds.”  Even if you’ve never seen Alfred Hitchcock’s horror classic, it’s easy to figure out what’s going on here. The birds have turned away from worms, and they are going after humans. The world is in tatters. People are hiding from their former feathered friends. Diane and Nate are scavenging on scraps, living a hard-scrabble life at the end of the world as the bird assaults continue. Life is far from idyllic, but when they meet another survivor, Julia (Sara Ashley Fisher), their tumultuous predicament becomes even more chaotic.

“The Birds” starts with the basic premise from Daphne Du Maurier’s eponymous novella, but veers off in a different direction. Diane, through a series of voice overs, elucidates the audience with tiny morsels of exposition, just enough to get the gist and capture the craziness of the situation.

It’s called “The Birds” but it’s not really about the birds. The attacking creatures are superfluous. They could be werewolves, zombies or marauding elephants. It doesn’t really matter. It’s really about the humans and their varying reactions to their unusual circumstances.  Diane, Nate and Julia are forced back into primitive routines, hunting and gathering. Then, even more primal instincts take over. The play plays with the age old aphorism, “Two’s company, three’s a crowd.”

The plot plods along slowly, but the characters are compelling. Diane’s diegetic musings gently push the story forward. The voice over narration would have been more impactful if Pazerski if they were spoken and not recorded.

Mitchell is cast in two roles, Nate and Tierney. In some productions of “The Birds,” Tierney is played by a separate actor. Mitchell’s Nate is terrific. He is a flawed man with very real foibles. It’s easy to sympathize with him. It’s a great performance. His performance as Tierney is not as nuanced. The character is gruff and coarse but Mitchell hits it a little hard to overcompensate for his normal congenial personality. It would have been a great walk-on role for an older actor.

Pazerski is flawless. She plays Diane with tight mannerisms and cool aloofness. A great deal of the play rests squarely on her shoulders and she handles it with aplomb.

To say Julia is moody, is a massive understatement. She’s just left of crazy. You never know which way the character is going to go. Fisher is downright frightening at times. There are several shifts of allegiance in “The Birds,” and when you sympathize with Julia’s plight, you realize McPherson’s genius.

Director Vince Ventura relishes the moments where he spooks his audience. He plays up all the eerie elements.  The set is masterfully designed by Hank Bullington.

Sound Designer Angela Baughman set the mood with some frightening bird noises, lightning and bestial howls. Lighting Designer Andrew David Ostrowski conveys additional creepiness.  It was fascinating how the time of day was expressed by the lighting, early morning, mid-morning, afternoon, evening and the middle of the night were all illustrated perfectly by Ostrowski’s talents.

“The Birds” may cause nightmares, but it’s a thrilling, trilling show. Get your tickets now, everyone will be flocking to see it.

“The Birds” is at the University of Pittsburgh Studio Theatre, Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. For more information, click here.

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The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (8/4 – 8/7)

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Avian Flew

In an isolated house, strangers Nat and Diane take shelter from relentless masses of attacking birds in Conor McPherson’s “The Birds,” adapted from Daphne du Maurier’s short story, which became Alfred Hitchcock’s classic horror film. You can find “The Birds” at the Studio Theatre at the University of Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learning, 4200 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Look for the tallest building and go as deep under it as you can. For more information click here.

 

I never promised you a rose garden

Quantum Theatre opens their season with the U.S. premiere of “Peribañez.” It’s a romantic tale of desire, honor and revenge that subversively explores class and gender roles. It’s at the Jennie King Mellon Rose Garden in Mellon Park in Shadyside. For directions and additional information, click here.

 

Guitar Hero

August Wilson’s “Seven Guitars” opens this weekend. Aspiring blues musician Floyd “Schoolboy” Barton is out of jail and on the road to stardom after signing a record deal, but can he make it to the bigtime or go back to the big house? It’s your chance to see an August Wilson play at August Wilson’s boyhood home at 1727 Bedford Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. For more information, click here.

 

Prime time

Miss Brodie, an unorthodox teacher at the traditional Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh, Scotland, is determined to instill in her students a passion for independence, ambition, truth & beauty in “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.” It’s at Little Lake Theatre 500 Lakeside Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317. For more information, click here.

 

Capes and Cowls

The Flash and Green Arrow are running down Carson Street. No, a supervillain hasn’t attacked the Southside. It’s the Superhero Pub Crawl. For a $10 donation to the Simple Hope Foundation, you’ll get drink specials and chances to win raffle prizes and the costume contest. Ditch your mild-mannered secret identity and head out for registration at the SpringHill Suites in Southside Works, 2950 South Water Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. To register, click here.

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The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (7/28 – 7/31)

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By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant

Eat your Vegetables

The Pittsburgh VegFest is back! Try some amazing vegetarian food. Go shopping, hear music and listen to speakers on a variety of health and wellness issues. It’s free and they are giving out goodie bags to the first 250 attendees.  The festival is at Allegheny Commons East, 255 E. Ohio street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For more information, click here.

 

A Picture is worth a thousand words

A group of female artists come together for a better vision of Africa right here in America. See “Celebrating a Legacy: A Collection of Works by Women of Vision, Inc.” The non-profit group is dedicated to bringing you artwork from women of the African diaspora. Each work of art nurtures the roots of their heritage and captures their collective experiences on canvas, fiber, paper, and other media. The exhibition features the work of twenty four artists whose art has been exhibited nationally and internationally. It’s at the Manchester Craftsman’s Guild, 1815 Metropolitan Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233. For more information, click here.

 

Pittsburgh to Edinburgh

You have two chances to see the magical musical, “Dani Girl” before it heads to Scotland for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Two performances only on July 31st at 2:00 pm and 6:00 pm. All proceeds for the performances will go to help cover the expenses for the Fringe Festival. “Dani Girl” is showing at the Joe Negri Auditorium, 200 Cowan Street, Pittsburgh PA, 15211. For more information, click here.

 

Kids in America

Disillusioned young suburbanites are struggling in a world of media overload (and this was before Pokemon Go) in “American Idiot.” It’s Green Day’s punk rock musical extravaganza and it’s at the New Hazlett Theater, Allegheny Square East, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. For more information, click here.

 

You gotta have heart

A heart transplant recipient meets the family of her late donor in Sean Grennan’s “The Tin Woman.”  There is laughter and tears but most of all…heart. It’s playing at the South Park Theatre, at the corner of Corrigan Drive and Brownsville Road, South Park, PA 15129. For more information, click here.

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