November 11, 2022
Gingerbread houses and the holiday season go together like marshmallows and hot chocolate. But did you know that gingerbread cookies started as a fair food during […]
September 26, 2022
With all the superstars who have played major league baseball in Pittsburgh, it’s unfathomable that the Pirates did not have their own Hall of Fame before […]
July 12, 2022
It’s been established that Pittsburgh has played a significant part in Hollywood since the beginning (read about that here). Beyond nickelodeons and film distribution, the city […]
July 1, 2022
Long before Hollywood was written in white across the arid façade of Mount Lee in Los Angeles, America’s on-screen entertainment headquarters was on the East Coast.[1] […]
May 30, 2022
The first Three Rivers Arts Festival was a four-day event at the Point. Many records indicate that this occurred in 1960. There seems to be some […]
May 9, 2022
Prime Stage Theatre celebrated its 25th season in 2021. The theatre’s mission is to bring literature to life through theatre, but it doesn’t just stage plays—it […]
April 18, 2022
It is said that the “Life began in a garden,” and ever since it seems people have been cultivating, sowing, and growing plants. Plants are enjoyed […]
February 14, 2022
You need to go back nearly two thousand years to trace the origins of Valentine’s Day. Celebrated each year on February 14th, Valentine’s Day is now […]
January 31, 2022
For most of my life, I’ve known that gambling is risky business. That’s why they call it gambling and not investing. I’ve also felt that with […]