Just in time for the April 2023 opening of Carnegie Museum of Natural History exhibit, So Many Bugs!, I popped into the entomology department at the museum for a fascinating peek at the insect haven and came home with not only a new understanding of insects, but a reason for learning more. Carnegie Museum of Natural History Entomology As a young girl, visiting the … [Read more...] about Carnegie Museum of Natural History Entomology: The More, the Merrier
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Capriotti’s Pittsburgh: Best New Sandwich Shop Full Review
If you're a fan of deli subs, and live in the Pittsburgh area, you'll definitely want to check out Capriotti's Pittsburgh - Cranberry. New in our neck of the woods, the family-owned and run business is making waves for both fans of the sandwich shop chain and those that love customized sandwiches. Here's the scoop on Capriotti's Pittsburgh - Cranberry and why you need to make a … [Read more...] about Capriotti’s Pittsburgh: Best New Sandwich Shop Full Review
Despite its Fine Cast and Stellar Production Elements Pittsburgh Public Theater’s A Christmas Story Comes up Short on Magic
When I read that Pittsburgh Public Theater planned to include A Christmas Story in time for the holidays as part of its 2022-23 Season, it jostled my mind. I remember seeing either the film or a staged version years ago, and I recalled its nostalgic warmth, gilded with mild comedy but most of the plot remained vague, save that a young 9-year old boy hungered for a BB gun for … [Read more...] about Despite its Fine Cast and Stellar Production Elements Pittsburgh Public Theater’s A Christmas Story Comes up Short on Magic
Les Misérables in Pittsburgh – A Second Chance at Greatness
Talk about giving things a second chance! It's almost theatrical blasphemy to say you don't like Les Misérables, the blockbuster musical now getting a run at Pittsburgh's Benedum Center. AKA Les Mis, the epic musical is one of the longest running musicals on Broadway. The first time I saw it, I was disappointed. This was years ago when I was unfamiliar with the music and … [Read more...] about Les Misérables in Pittsburgh – A Second Chance at Greatness
Hadestown – One Helluva Great Musical
A word of advice to all those planning on seeing the Broadway hit musical Hadestown for the first time. Brush up on your Greek mythology. Or, to make things even simpler, Google the words Hermes, Persephone, Orpheus and Eurydice.Follow my instructions and they will give you a template for understanding the narrative behind music, lyrics and book writer, Anais Mitchell’s … [Read more...] about Hadestown – One Helluva Great Musical