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For all of you folks who are missing your daily dose of Pittsburgh political cartoonist Rob Rogers - never fear! An agreement has been made between Rob Rogers’ syndication group and new alternative weekly, the Pittsburgh Current to begin running his cartoons. This is great news for all of us who really rely on Rob’s amazing work to cheer us up in this day an age where comedy feels like it’s in short supply (unless count the hilarious state of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Rob Rogers’ former employer, who’s diminishing subscription rates keep plummeting on a daily basis - now that’s comedy)!
The Pittsburgh Current is both a print and online publication started by former Editor Charlie Deitch and former Marketing Director Bethany Ruhe of the Pittsburgh City Paper, both who had their own similar experiences of drama by their former employers due to their critical coverage of conservative candidates. You can read more about that story in an article by Pittsburgh Next. Rob Rogers can also be supported on his own Patreon page with a number of ways that not only help Rob Rogers in his cartooning endeavors, but also provide all kinds of goodies to those that pony up a few dollars in order to keep the laughs coming.
The 21st installment of Art All Night Pittsburgh will be held from 4 p.m. Saturday, April 28th to 2p.m. Sunday, April 29th at The Highline, 198 S 4th Street, Pittsburgh PA. The annual event provides a free, live, non-juried, uncensored 22-hour art show to a Pittsburgh audience. Both Art All Night admission and artist participation are free and open to the public.
The 21st annual Art All Night features original artwork, activities for children and adults, an art auction, and live entertainment. Throughout the night, guests can participate in collaborative art activities and enjoy performances by local bands and performers. On-site artists will collaborate to create works of art, and a live art auction held at noon on Sunday, April 29th will give guests a chance to bid on the artwork. Art All Night merchandise is also available for purchase. All proceeds directly support future Art All Nights.
Art All Night for Children
Children’s activities will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 28th, and again from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Sunday. The children’s area will be adjacent to a youth-friendly section of art. The rest of the show is uncensored. Children and families are invited to create CD scratch mandalas, “Warhol hands”, egg carton flowers, painting with balloons, silk screening and button-making. Other activities include a string art nail board and a fun cardboard village.
Call for Artists All artists are encouraged to participate by submitting one piece of artwork to the show. These pieces may be sold or displayed not for sale. All media are accepted and participation is free. Online registration starts on the first week of April at artallnight.org.
To participate in the show, artists must drop off their work between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 28th at The Highline, 198 S 4th Street, Pittsburgh PA . All artwork must arrive before 2 p.m. and be ready to hang or otherwise be displayed. Teachers wishing to register their students’ work as a group should contact nan.dowiak@gmail.com to make arrangements. Artists submitting work are required to show a photo ID during registration and pickup. Art pickup is 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29th.
Call for Donations and Volunteers Donations from businesses and friends of Art All Night will be listed on the acknowledgement board during the event.
A dedicated team of volunteers organizes and staffs Art All Night. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the entire show as well as before and after. Please visit artallnight.org to learn more about volunteering and donation opportunities.
Art All Night Online Connect with Art All Night via social media. Join the event on Facebook at facebook.com/artallnight and follow us using #artallnightpgh on Instagram for event updates, behind-the- scenes pictures and more. Find inspiration, photos, and other information for this year’s Art All Night Pittsburgh by searching the hashtag #artallnightpgh.
Use #artallnightpgh to be a part of the conversation with the Art All Night volunteer team and other Art All Night participants.
Additional Information
For general information on Art All Night 2018 call (412) 235-1950 or contact Kate Bechak at 412-398-2034. All other info can be viewed on the Official Art All Night Website.
On Saturday, July 21st, The Ex-Wives Club - Alimony Tour will be performing at The Unplanned Comedy Warehouse (5601 Butler St, 2nd floor, Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh, PA. 15201) from at 8PM to 9:30 PM. Local comedy god, Alex Stypula, will be hosting the lineup that includes: Kevin Tit, Max Wolfson, Yoki Danoff, Andrew Hall, and Pete Musto.
The Ex-Wives Club is an experimental comedy team from Washington, DC that blends formats, styles and perspectives into a dynamic concoction of razor-sharp wit and unique absurdities.
Now, for the first time ever, these five luminaries of stage and (computer) screen have decided to take their one-of-a-kind act on the road. In July 2017, they are traveling up and down the eastern seaboard to bring 90 minutes of electrifying stand up, sketch comedy and audience-interactive games to a few select cities at a time when this great nation of ours could use a good laugh or two.
Originally hailing from all over the United States, Kevin, Max, Yoki, Andrew and Pete all bonded over their love of cartoons, comic books, punk rock, hip hop and just goofing off in general. Rising stars of the DC comedy scene, they have donned stages across the country, and now they want to make a weird journey into their collective subconscious available to you!
With over 25 years of comedy experience between them, this new breed of buffoons and nutjobs has performed on the SeeSo network and at the DC Improv, Drafthouse Comedy Theater, Arlington Cinema Drafthouse, Laughing Skull Lounge, Cozzy’s Comedy Club, the Creek and the Cave, the New Movement Theater, Magooby’s Jokehouse, the Comedy Works, The Fest, Burning Bridges Comedy Festival, and the Charm City Comedy Festival.
Don’t risk missing them now, because the next time you see them might be broadcast to millions of other people around the world, or just getting booked next to you in county lock up!
It's that time of year again! The 20th annual Art All Night for 2017 starts this Saturday, April 29th at 4pm until Sunday April 30th at 2pm. The new location for the event is at the Wilson McGinley Building / 85 36th Street, Pittsburgh PA. 15201.
So what is Art All Night? Here's a little synopsis directly from the gang in Lawernceville:
Art All Night is an entirely free (FREE!!) grassroots community art show put on by a very large group of volunteers every year during the last weekend in April in Lawrenceville. Anyone (ANYONE!!) can put one (and only one) piece of art in the show (for free) and then invite all their friends to come see said piece of art for free (FREE!!). A joyful celebration of the arts and community, the show grows in popularity each year, bringing thousands of people from all over the region into Lawrenceville for one unforgettable weekend.
Art All Night promotes artistic expression in all walks of life. The event particularly encourages children and adults to be actively involved by contributing artwork and engaging in interactive projects. The show includes and attracts seniors, long-term residents, novice artists, educators, students, seasoned professionals and parents with children of all ages.
Our motto is “No Fee, No Jury, No Censorship”. And we’d probably add “No Commercialism” too if it didn’t make the motto too long and cumbersome. You will see this on all media related to Art All Night and we mean it!
Art All Night is a catalyst for community development, shining a spotlight on our unique neighborhood. Lawrenceville has become a magnet for artisans, lovers of beautiful architecture, and people drawn to the spice and flavor of urban living.
Want more information? Check out the Official Art All Night Website and their Facebook Page for info on everything about this annual event!
* Art All Night is a family friendly, weapons free, community event. Public safety issues will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the security team with support from law enforcement.
Greetings once again to another Artsy Fartsy segment where we showcase artists of all types from around the Pennsylvania area. This time our featured artist Jennifer B with Modern Map Art. Modern Map Art was founded in 2016 after Jennifer returned from her honeymoon where she was lucky enough to travel all over the world. With an appreciation for different cities, cultures, and a passion for cartography (the science and practice of drawing maps), she decided to take all that she had experienced to create her special brand of artwork. In her own words Jennifer states that, “Since I was very young, I was passionate about maps -- atlases, vintage maps, street maps -- anything I could get my hands on. I loved seeing how the urban sprawl had developed over time, and how when you look from above the lines look like an organized chaos over the city which tells it's own story. I started using city grids and imagery to put together with colors that represented that city to create posters and art that would look good in anyone's home or office. We started with cities we were familiar with here in the US and we're going to expand to cities all over the world. Our designs are elegant and modern, with a touch of nostalgia for anyone that has a connection to the city.” Through her website, Modern Map Art, you can see that passion shine through as you browse through hundreds of maps from cities not only throughout the world, but also Pennsylvania favorites - Philadelphia, Carlisle, Bethlehem, Bloomsburg, Lewisburg, Allentown, Gettysburg, Camelback Ski Resort, Latrobe, and of course our favorite - Pittsburgh.
Modern Map Art / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Map
24" x 36" Print / Black with Yellow Roads
Speaking of the steel city, Jennifer graciously sent us a 24" x 36" inch sample print of the city of Pittsburgh and we could not have been more impressed with in both design and quality of the final reproduction. Printed on thick 10.3mil paper with rich black and vibrant gold inks, it expertly represents an aerial depiction of Pittsburgh rarely viewed in an artistic way until now. Also, for anyone worried about the packaging that the artwork arrived in, don't worry - It showed up at our doorstep in a meaty poster tube, double wrapped inside to ensure it’s protection. Again, we can’t say enough nice things about the final product we received from Modern Map Art.
So if you love Pittsburgh and want a way to show it off to anyone who walks into your home, dorm, or office, then you will want to grab up one of these prints now! They come in five different sizes - 8” x 10”, 12” x 18”, 16” x 20”, 18” x 24”, and 24” x 36” starting at $29.99 (which includes all shipping and handling) and come in five different color variations of black, white, and gold depending on your tastes.
Modern Map Art / Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Map
18" x 18" Throw Pillow / Black & White, Yellow Rivers
Also, if you love the art prints and want more you’re in luck as Modern Map Art also features 100% polyester throw pillows in varying sizes (all cut and sewn here in the USA) and polycarbonate phone cases as well, also in variant color stylings depending on your personal preferences!
It's that time of year again! The 19th annual Art All Night for 2016 starts this Saturday, April 23rd at 4pm until Sunday April 24th at 2pm. The new location for the event is at the Arsenal Terminal Building at 39th and Butler Streets in Lawrenceville (click here for directions).
So what is Art All Night? Here's a little synopsis directly from the gang in Lawernceville:
Art All Night is an entirely free (FREE!!) grassroots community art show put on by a very large group of volunteers every year during the last weekend in April in Lawrenceville. Anyone (ANYONE!!) can put one (and only one) piece of art in the show (for free) and then invite all their friends to come see said piece of art for free (FREE!!). A joyful celebration of the arts and community, the show grows in popularity each year, bringing thousands of people from all over the region into Lawrenceville for one unforgettable weekend.
Art All Night promotes artistic expression in all walks of life. The event particularly encourages children and adults to be actively involved by contributing artwork and engaging in interactive projects. The show includes and attracts seniors, long-term residents, novice artists, educators, students, seasoned professionals and parents with children of all ages.
Our motto is “No Fee, No Jury, No Censorship”. And we’d probably add “No Commercialism” too if it didn’t make the motto too long and cumbersome. You will see this on all media related to Art All Night and we mean it!
Art All Night is a catalyst for community development, shining a spotlight on our unique neighborhood. Lawrenceville has become a magnet for artisans, lovers of beautiful architecture, and people drawn to the spice and flavor of urban living.
2016 will be Art All Night’s 19th year, so apparently we are doing it right! Check out our Visitors Page for more info about what you can expect to see at Art All Night. Our History Page has an awesome video with more info about us too! Check it out!
* Art All Night is a family friendly, weapons free, community event. Public safety issues will be dealt with on a case by case basis by the security team with support from law enforcement.
This latest performance will be held at the McKeesport Little Theater (1614 Coursin Street McKeesport, PA 15132 / (412) 673-1100) beginning on Friday July 10, 2015 with subsequent dates on July 11th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 23rd, 24th, and 25th.
Curtain at 8:00 PM
Tickets $15.00 (Cash at the door)
Celebrating the 150th anniversary of Lewis Carroll's beloved book of the same name, The Rage of the Stage Players proudly announce the Pittsburgh return of their gritty, urban stage production, Alice's Adventures in “Wonderland,” featuring makeup designs by Ali Fleeman and Gwen Crew(Face Off season 7).
SYNOPSIS: Alice, an innocent Catholic schoolgirl, is lured away from a field trip by a mischievous punk, the "White" Rabbit. She pursues him and finds herself in “Wonderland,” a seedy area of the city populated by a host of re-imagined, real-world counterparts to Carroll's beloved characters. Favorites such as the Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, and the Queen of Hearts appear in Alice’s world, but not as audiences may expect—instead, we find a victim of Alzheimer's Disease, a drug addict with a smile that just won't quit, and a dominatrix with her own bondage club.
Having been produced from coast-to-coast and internationally, this marks the third time the play will be seen in Pittsburgh.
“Alice’s Adventures in ‘Wonderland’ is tailor made for the young, hip, adventurous wing of the Pittsburgh theater crowd.”
-- John Hayes, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh playwright James Michael Shoberg brings us a darker, modernized interpretation of Lewis Carroll's story about young Alice Liddell, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865). Although Shoberg's version is an edgier, more twisted adaptation of the story, Carroll's plot and poems remain intact. Fans of Carroll’s work will appreciate the numerous subtle references to characters and songs, as well as other hidden—and not-so-hidden—gems.
The fun starts this FRIDAY! Hope to see you there!
Looking for some LIVE local theater? Say no more! Our pals, The No Name Players are running their Pittsburgh premiere production of BREWED by Scott T. Barsotti - a darkly comedic horror fantasy about 6 sisters forced to stir a pot. If they stop, crazy things happen!
"...a dark and gritty take on gender roles, fairy tales and family drama." - TimeOut Chicago
The task is stirring a pot...all day, every day. The sisters don't share it as they once did. Paulette is fed up; Collette is clueless; and crippled Babette is volatile. Juliette does her best to maintain order and civility...for now. When Roxette brings her new girlfriend home and calls everyone together, old grievances flare setting into motion an impossible moral struggle. Where else can fights go when you already use your fists?
BREWED by Scott T. Barsotti and directed by Steven Wilson features Siovhan Christensen, Sol Crespo, Tressa Glover, Cindy Jackson, Alex Manalo, Moira Quigley and Kelly Trumbull
Event Info:
Where: Off The Wall Theater (25 W Main Street Carnegie, PA 15106 / 724 873 3576)
When: July 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11 at 8pm (no late seating)
Tickets: $15 in advance on ShowClix.com | $20 at the door
SPECIAL DISCOUNT TO PITTSBURGH UNDERGROUND READERS!!! The No Name Players have graciously offered a special discount to our viewers - Simply go to ShowClix and enter the code PUZINE at the checkout to redeem a $5 discount!!!
Direction Info:
The Carnegie exit ramps off I376 are currently closed. The easiest/fastest detour is I376 to I79 South. Take the Carnegie exit towards Carnegie. You may want to allow a few extra minutes of travel time.
So for a night of fun, frights, and fantasy, join the No Name Players starting this Thursday Night at 8PM at Off The Wall Theater for their production of BREWED! For more information on the production check out the Official No Name Players Website or Off The Wall Theater Website for more details!
Hey gang! Looking for something fun to do this weekend? The Hollywood Theater (1449 Potomac Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15216 / 412-563-0368)is holding the 4th annual Pin Up Perfection Pageant!
Pittsburgh's Own Phat Man Dee to Perform at the 2015 Pin-Up Perfection Pageant
(Photo Credit: Adam Blai / 2010)
This 18 year and over event starts as the doors open at 7PM (preshow at 7:15 PM) with the big show starting at 7:30 PM.
Pricing is as follows (Don't forget with every paid entry you will receive one ballot to vote for Miss Cheesecake audience favorite!):
Boom Boom Bridgette performing at Bumps, Grinds, and Yinz (2014)
The event also features the following 2015 contestants: Lady Vader (PA)
Miz Behavin (PA)
Lakota Shekhar (OH)
The Irresistible O (MI)
Vivian Byrd (OH)
Lala LaRoux (MI) Dana Von Dangerously (PA)
Eden Ivy (PA)
Fanny Bruiser (MI)
Alfie Jean (MI) Luna La Crème (PA)
Judges for the evening:
Boom Boom Bridgette
Viva Valezz
Smokin' McQueen
Alora Chateaux
Phoenix Rose
Sponsored by: Alter Ego Body Art Studio / The Delamorre Collective / Dana's Paper Flowers / Beth Shari Designs / Burlesque in Vancouver / Pure Romance by Arla White / House of Broken Needles
The Rage of the Stage Players / Winnie-the-Pooh and the Seven Deadly Sins (2013)
Greeting’s one and all! Kicking off their 14th season as Pittsburgh's only dark fringe theatre company, The Rage of the Stage Players will be holding a "seated reading" of Pittsburgh playwright James Michael Shoberg's irreverent stage comedy, WINNIE-THE-POOH AND THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS, the fourth play in his "Twisted Fairy Tale" series. Want to know more about The Rage of the Stage Players? Check out this 2013 interview at 'Burgh Vivant with Brian Edward.
James Michael Shoberg of The Rage of The Stage
interviewed by Brian Edward of 'Burgh Vivant (2013)
Rage wanted to give fans, who might have missed their opportunity to see the show fully staged, an opportunity to hear it read and characterized by some of our very best actors---some of whom originated the roles themselves!
Carrie Jubilee as Piglet
The Rage of the Stage Players / Winnie-the-Pooh and the Seven Deadly Sins (2013)
The script, which premiered in March of 2013 (and featured jaw-dropping makeup designs by Ben Peter, a current contestant on Syfy's Face Off), tells the tale of a more jaded, sixteen-year-old Christopher Robin, who is coming to terms with his homosexuality. He soon finds that his seven year absence from the Hundred Acre Wood has had a disturbing effect on his imaginary friends who dwell within--Winnie-the-Pooh (Gluttony) has become morbidly obese and overtaken by diabetes; Piglet (Envy), always dissatisfied by his own life, covets the lives of all who surround him; Eeyore (Sloth) has a far bleaker outlook than ever before, leading to self-destructive tendencies; Tigger (Lust) never one to respect personal boundaries, has found that pouncing can lead to so much more; Rabbit (Greed), avaricious and paranoid, is desperate to protect all that is his; Owl (Pride), unaware of his problem drinking, continues to maintain an air of smug superiority over his fellow animals; and Kanga’s household is menaced by her now grown-up son, Roo (Wrath), an Australian kickboxer and violence-junkie.
The fun begins on Sunday, March 29th, 2015, at 3rd Street Gallery (220 3rd Street, Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106) at 7:00 PM for ONE NIGHT ONLY!
Extremely limited seating! First come, first served! There will be a talkback with the playwright and cast afterward (time permitting). The reading is free, but we appreciate any small donations to support our fringe theatre work here in Pittsburgh.
*MATURE CONTENT AND EXPLICIT LANGUAGE!*
Admission is free, but we welcome any small donation you'd be willing to offer, to help support Rage's unique brand of local fringe theatre! Hope to see you there!
Greetings once again dear viewers as spring has finally sprung! This also means that SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2015 is right around the corner! Brought to the ‘burgh by our friends The No Name Players (Tressa Glover, the Producing Artistic Director and Don DiGiulio, the Artistic Director), the fun begins this Saturday, March 14th at 8PM at the Twentieth Century Club in Oakland.
Now in it’s seventh year, SWAN Day Pittsburgh invites you to honor the power of women artists and their work. It will feature WORLD PREMIERE works by local female MUSICIANS, CHOREOGRAPHERS, THEATRE ARTISTS, FILMMAKERS, VISUAL ARTISTS, LIVE PAINTERS and more. No Name Players has asked participating SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2015 artists to submit works using this idea as inspiration: “Everyone has an untold story hidden behind closed doors. Try to understand that people are not always as they first seem.”
There is no other event in Pittsburgh that showcases world premiere works by local women artists from so many disciplines. Please join us as we do our part to honor the power of women artists and their work.
Featured artists include: Kahmeela Adams, Brooke Annibale, Judith Avers, Jackie Baker, Laura Barletta, David Bielewicz, Bodiography Contemporary Ballet, Jennifer Buck, Camelia Road, Bridget Carey, Siovhan Christensen, Angela Citrola, Continuum Dance Theater, Ashley Cornwall, Tiara Dinkins, Kaylyn Farneth, Eve Goodman, Jessica Heberle, Mils James, Jen Krezezcowski, Everett Lowe, Aimee Manion, Jena Oberg, Jody O'Donnell, Gayle Pazerski, Bridgette Perdue, Tracey Ramun, Rachna Rajen, Reed Dance, Sherri Roberts, Danielle Rode, Elizabeth L. Ruelas, Texture Contemporary Ballet, Bria Walker, Students from Act One Theatre School and Pittsburgh CAPA and more!
Tickets for SWAN Day Pittsburgh 2015 are available online at ShowClix and are priced at $25 presale and $30 at the door. Student tix are $10 at the door with a valid ID.
That’s not all! The No Name Players are incredibly busy with their Season of Sisterhood, bringing you the best in live local theater! This not only includes the original live monthly sitcom at the Arcade Comedy Theater entitled The Sister’s Sorella (written and performed by Tressa Glover, Julianne Avolio and Maggie Carr) taking place now through June 20th, but also the Pittsburgh Premiere of Brewed by Scott T. Barsotti starting June 25th through July 11th at Off The Wall Theater.
Check out this great clip of Tressa Glover as she joins host Brian Edward of ‘Burgh Vivant for cocktails at the Arcade Comedy Theater to talk about the No Name Player’s and their upcoming season!
Tressa Glover, Producing Artistic Director /
The No Name Players with Brian Edward of ‘Burgh Vivant
The Sister’s Sorella is in full swing described as 3 Sisters. 1 Apartment. Total DysFUNction. A Live Monthly Sitcom! Written and Performed by Tressa Glover, Julianne Avolio and Maggie Carr
Created by Tressa Glover
Directed by Don DiGiulio
Episode 3: March 27 – 28 Episode 4: April 24 – 25 Episode 5: May 22 – 23 Episode 6: June 19 – 20
All shows at 10pm at Arcade Comedy Theater (811 Liberty Avenue / Pittsburgh, PA 15222 / 412-339-0608) I parenti su' comu e denti, sempri muzzicanu... (Relatives are like teeth, they always bite...)
Monthly installments of The Sisters Sorella will be coming your way throughout 2015. These premiere events will also include music, live commercial breaks and more! Purchase tickets at Showclix for $10.00.
Also, coming on June 26th through July 11th at Off The Wall Theater is the Pittsburgh premiere of Brewed by Scott T. Barsotti & directed by Steven Wilson.
"...a dark and gritty take on gender roles, fairy tales and family drama." - TimeOut Chicago
The task is stirring a pot...all day, every day. The sisters don't share it as they once did. Paulette is fed up; Collette is clueless; and crippled Babette is volatile. Juliette does her best to maintain order and civility...for now. When Roxette brings her new girlfriend home and calls everyone together, old grievances flare setting into motion an impossible moral struggle. Where else can fights go when you already use your fists?
Tickets will be sold at a future date so stay tuned to Pittsburgh Underground for more info! Also, don’t forget to check out the Official No Name Players Website for more information about all the great events from our favorite wife / husband team of Tressa Glover and Don DiGiulio and the entire gang at The No Name Players!
Leonard Nimoy has passed. The sad news came Friday morning from his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles. He was 83. Confirmed by his wife Susan Bay Nimoy, saying the cause was end-stage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Mr. Nimoy announced that he had the disease last year, attributing it to years of smoking, a habit he had given up three decades earlier. He had been hospitalized earlier in the week.
An artist, a poet, a photographer, and a musician (who could ever forget the Ballad of Bilbo Baggins!), his talents were vast and his legend gigantic, bringing us one of the most beloved characters in science fiction history to life in the form of Star Trek’s Mr. Spock. The words ‘live long and prosper; will forever echo in our minds as we remember this great artist in years to come.
Nothing will stop free speech. NOTHING. This could not be more than true as played out this week in the wake of the tragic shootings at the satirical French publication, Charlie Hebdo(click here to see our original article).
Cartoonists from across the globe are speaking out in their own unique ways, literally illustrating the absolute truth that you will never stop free speech or free thinking no matter what the cost.
Here is a small collection of cartoon's in response to the attacks, including, Pittsburgh's own Rob Roger's, editorial cartoonist for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette (at the typy-top of this article).
We commend all these wonderful artists for their contributions to free speech. Je Suis Charlie!!!
Hey gang! Looking for something FREE to do this Sunday evening? If you saw and enjoyed "OLIVER TWISTED," come hear its companion piece, whose events take place simultaneously!
Continuing the celebration of our landmark 13th season as Pittsburgh's only dark fringe theatre company, The Rage of the Stage Players will be holding a "seated reading" of Pittsburgh playwright James Michael Shoberg'sHOOKED (inspired by the novel "Peter and Wendy by J. M. Barrie), the third play in his "Twisted Fairy Tale" series.
Rage wanted to give fans, who might have missed their opportunity to see the show fully staged, an opportunity to hear it read and characterized by some of our very best actors--both current, and from years past--some of whom originated the roles themselves onstage!
This script, which premiered in October of 2012, is a grim, violent twist on J. M. Barrie’s novel, "Peter and Wendy," set in London's bleak future. The very worst of it--"Old London"--is overwrought with crime and drugs, and societal decay has left the district a ruined husk of what it once was. When an injured young punk, referring to himself only as "Pan," crosses paths with a girl named Wendy Darling, she and her two brothers, John and Michael, are drawn deep into the heart of Old London, where even the junkies, prostitutes, gangs, and piratical thugs have something to fear--a hideously disfigured drug lord named James, better known on the streets as "Hook."
Featuring the talents of (in order of appearance): Patrick Ferris, Robert Kowalewski, Vincent Marshall, Carrie Jubilee, Nikki Nader, Devin Hunt, Jeremy Enz-Doerschner, Roy J Gloeckl II, Christopher Castaneda, Brian Seymour, Vincent Bombara, Jeff Gettemy, Alyssa Herron, Joseph Stammerjohn, Rachel Carey, Sean Gallaher, Lily Van Sixx, Bethany Meisberger, Amara O'Donnell Neligh, and James Michael Shoberg.
The fun begins on Sunday, (Sunday, October 26th, 2014) at Off The Wall Theater - Pittsburgh Theater Rental (25 W Main St, Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106) FOR ONE NIGHT ONLY! First come, first served seating! There will be a talkback with the playwright and cast afterward (time permitting).
Admission is free, but we welcome any small donation you'd be willing to offer, to help support Rage's unique brand of local fringe theatre! Hope to see you there!
Greetings once again kids! Just a quick reminder that the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair is kicking off a series of events starting today, Wednesday, September 24th through Sunday, September 28th!
Since it’s debut at Artist Image Resource in 2011, The Pittsburgh Zine Fair (PZF) has attracted a diverse group of artists, writers and activists from across the region whose content may vary, but the format remains the same- the zine. An icon of DIY ethos and radical info sharing, the zine decentralizes media and vaults individual expression while remaining inexpensive.
The first event starting on today, Wednesday, September 24th, will be held at Copacetic Comics (3138 Dobson Street, Pittsburgh, PA) for a signing with international cartoonists Michael DeForge and Simon Hanselmann from 7pm to 10pm.
Thursday, September 25th at the Harris Theatre (809 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA), John Porcellino visits the Steel City with his new release, “Hospital Suite” and the screening of the documentary film on his life and work “Root Hog or Die” at 7pm. Check out the trailer below!
Root Hog or Die (2014 Trailer)
On Saturday, September 27th, the PZF will host the Zine Fair Mixer at the Bunker Projects (5106 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA) from 7:30-11pm for a $5 suggested donation.
Vendors, Nils “Balls” Hanzcar, Juan Fernandez, Catherine Conley of Steer Queer, Maggie Lynn Negrete, Thom Delair, Erin Oh, Natty Soltesz, and Kelly Thomas of Wild Age Press will read from their zines amidst a casual environment in which vendors and the general public can interact before attending the PZF on Sunday, September 28th. Readings will start at 8pm.
From there the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair will held this Sunday, September 28th at the Union Project (801 N Negley Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15206). The fun begins at 2pm and lasts till 8pm.
Mr. Roboto Project and Carnegie Library Zine collections, hands-on activities and local djs will be featured in the atrium while vendors pack the Great Hall of the Union Project. This event is always free to all-age attendees.
Then on Wednesday, October 1st at Lili Cafe (3138 Dobson St., Pittsburgh, PA), local comics makers are invited for the first of routine monthly meet-ups, hosted by Frank Santoro from 7 to 9pm.
Greetings fellow designers! Design News recently closed a 2014 Designers Salary Survey that yielded more than 1,000 responses from 58 countries. While Design News didn't have time to visualize the results, designer Ivana McConnell has extrapolated the data and created a great visual way to communicate it to all of us.
Big thanks to Ivana McConnell for all the time, patience, and talent it took to put the results together in an easy to understand way for all of us in the design community. Check out Ivana McConnell's Webpage - both a talented designer and developer in her own right, she's definitely worth a look!
Greetings gang! Big news in the world of Pittsburgh indy zines as The Mr. Roboto Project (5106 Penn Ave, 15224) hosts the Pittsburgh Zine Fair Fundraiser this Sunday, August 3rd with doors opening at 7pm. A $5 to $10 (sliding scale) donation is requested (and appreciated)!
The kick-off to a season of zine related events, the Pittsburgh Zine Fair Fundraiser will feature three local bands: Geriatrics, Host Skull, and Shaky Shrines, along with artwork and merchandise from several local artists that will be available for purchase.
All proceeds from the concert and purchased artwork will benefit the 4th Annual Pittsburgh Zine Fair (PZF) to be held September 28th from 2 to 8PM (Stay tuned to Pittsburgh Underground for more details to come)!
The Pittsburgh Zine Fair is organized completely on a volunteer basis; therefore, all funds raised go
directly to marketing, logistics and to allow for table fees to remain low. The latter being essential to
the inclusion of diverse community voices.
Some sad news this week as we have lost another of the great masters - H.R. Giger, the Swiss surrealist painter, sculptor, and set designer, best known for his Academy Award winning achievement for visual effects for his creation of the ‘Xenomorph’ Alien in the sci-fi classic Alien died this last Sunday from complications sustained from a fall. He was 74.
Xenomorph Alien
H.R. Giger
Widely known for his biomechanical surrealistic paintings, Hans Rudolf ‘Ruedi’ Giger, he started off as most great artists do - with a father urging him to follow the blandest path imaginable (the pharmacy biz), only to choose industrial design at the School of Applied Arts in Zurich.
The 17th installment of Art All Night will be held beginning 4 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 2014, to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 2014. Art All Night is an annual non- juried, uncensored 24-hour art show in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh. Art All Night admission and artist participation is free and open to the public. Art All Night merchandise is available for purchase and a live art auction features the collaborative work of on-site artists. All the proceeds from the evening directly support Art All Night.
The 17th annual Art All Night will feature original artwork, activities for children and adults, an art auction and live entertainment. Throughout the night, guests can participate in collaborative art activities, including chalk art, group improv sessions, and memory drawing. On-site artists will collaborate to create a work of art, and the live art auction gives guests a chance to bid on the pieces created during the 24-hour period.
Art All Night for Children
Children's activities will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, April 26, and again 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27. The children's area will be adjacent to a youth-friendly section of art; the rest of the show is uncensored. Children and families will have the chance to build their own cardboard city, weave using recycled materials, and create silkscreen prints, among other fun activities.
Call for Artists
Art All Night is a community event that gives everyone an opportunity to exhibit art. Artists are encouraged to participate by submitting one work to the show, regardless of age or skill level. All mediums are accepted and participation is always free. Registration will be available online in early April at artallnight.org.
To participate in the show, artists must drop off their work between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m Saturday, April 26, at Willow Street Development, 40th and Willow Street in Lawrenceville. All artwork must arrive ready to hang or otherwise be displayed. Artists submitting work will need to show a photo ID during both registration and pickup; art pickup is 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27.
Call for Donations and Volunteers
Donations can also be made to the event in all forms from local businesses and friends of Art All Night. All donors will be listed on the acknowledgement board during the event. Art All Night is an event organized and staffed entirely by a dedicated team of volunteers. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the 24 hour period and volunteers can assist with various tasks during the event. Visit artallnight.org to learn more about volunteering and donation opportunities.
Art All Night Online
Connect with the Art All Night team via social media. Join the event on the Official Art All Night Facebook Page and follow @ArtAllNight on Twitter for event updates, behind-the- scenes pictures and more. Find inspiration, photos and other information for this year’s Art All Night: Lawrenceville by searching the hashtag #AAN17. Use #ImAnArtAllNighter to be a part of the conversation with the Art All Night volunteer team and other Art All Night participants.
Event Address:
40th and Willow Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Hours: 4 p.m. April 26, 2014, to 2 p.m. April 27, 2014
Admission: Free
General Contact: (412) 235-1950
Press: press@artallnight.org
Address: Lawrenceville Corporation, 100 43rd Street, Suite 106, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Greetings gang! Looking for something amazing to do this weekend? How about clicking those ruby slippers and returning to Oz!!! The final two showings of DOROTHY IN OZ, by award-winning Pittsburgh playwright, James Michael Shoberg and The Rage of the Stage Players will be held at Off The Wall Theater in Carnegie, PA tonight (Friday, March 28th) tomorrow evening (Saturday, March 29th)! SEATS ARE FILLING FAST for this play returning from its UK premiere, so make your reservations today!
Set in the Ozlin Center, a facility for the mentally ill, "DOROTHY IN OZ" follows the story of a bi-polar Dorothy "Dottie" Gale (Adrienne Fischer), who is involuntarily committed by her Aunt Em (Renee Cuerden) and Uncle Henry. While hospitalized, she is treated with Cyclozil, an experimental drug, which causes her to hallucinate a dark, twisted version of the hospital simply called--"Oz." While in her drug-induced delirium, Dottie encounters Glinda (Carrie Jubilee), a somewhat unhinged therapist, who informs Dottie that her only chance to be released is to seek the hospital’s mysterious administrator--The "Great Oz" (Matthew Grimm), himself. Thus begins her trip through a veritable madhouse, where she is joined by "Skarekrow" (Nick Kempen), a heroin-addicted goth-rocker; Rusty (Joseph Stammerjohn), a pierced, ax-wielding biker with severe anger issues; and Mr. Lyons (Joseph A Roots), a sexually frustrated deviant searching for a prescription to give him a little "courage" below the belt. However, if coping with her three new companions wasn’t difficult enough, Dottie unwittingly attracts the attention of the Wicked Witch of the West Wing (Jen James), a crazed doctor who sends her three cronies (Brian Seymour, Devin Hunt, and Gered Duke), each the subject of one of her deranged experiments, to capture Dottie for her own depraved purposes.
The final stretch of this production runs: MARCH 28th, and 29th Curtain at 8:00 PM (TWO performances on Saturdays - 5:00 PM (matinee) and 8:00 PM - please be specific about which performance you wish to attend, when you make Saturday reservations.) Seating is limited. Tickets are $15.00 (cash at the door). You can submit reservations and/or questions atRageOfTheStage@Yahoo.comor, or call us at (724) 292-TICS (8427) You won't want to miss one of our most popular shows to date, which is also the first of our landmark 13th season! Contact us today, and let the madness begin!
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