There’s a Mad Muse afoot in Pittsburgh and she’s in the ‘Burgh Vivant studio tonight! Performing artist Lori Howsare stops in for a martini to bring us a touch of inspiration and the scoop on her upcoming Literary Brothel, March 9 – 11, 2017 and the return of the acclaimed Atrocity Exhibition this May! Listen… Read more »
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THE MAD MUSE – Brian Edward meets his Oracle Guide
Pittsburgh’s Mad Muse, performing artist and advice giver Lori Howsare melts the stresses of the world away and helps interpret Brian Edward’s Oracle Guide – and she can do the same for you! Find out how – as well as what’s up with the kitten with the Bette Davis eyes. We know you’re curious –… Read more »
The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (2/16 – 2/19)
By Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant Out of the Woods Three original one-act plays bring fairy tales to life in “Fractured Fairy Tales.” Take a wacky trip to Fantasyland, or, in this case, the Avenue Theater, 158 Brighton Road, Rochester, PA 15074. For more information, click here. Let’s be honest Lesbian comedian Susan Westenhoefer… Read more »
Standing Up and Standing Out with Suzanne Westenhoefer
By Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant Out comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer returns to her old stomping grounds when she hits Pittsburgh on Friday, February 17. Westenhoefer said, “My first time in Pittsburgh was during college. Back then I went quite often; because I attended Clarion University, and we would drive down to the gay bars.” The… Read more »
The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s ( 2/9 – 2/12)
by Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant Hornswoggled A widow’s 14 year old daughter forms a Gay/Straight Alliance in the high school of a small Texas town and it causes several upheavals in Elise Forier Edie’s play, “The Pink Unicorn.” You can catch all the drama at the Carnegie Stage, 25 West Main Street, Carnegie, PA… Read more »
The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (2/2 – 2/5)
by Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant Gopher Madness Thursday, February 2, see “Groundhog Day” on Groundhog Day. See it at 7:00 and again at 9:00 and you can pretend you are also stuck in a time loop. It’s at the Arcade Comedy Theater, 811 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. For more information, click here. … Read more »
Review: POETRY UNPLUGGED: Music, Poetry & Activism
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Mike “Buzz” Buzzelli drops in to chat about POETRY UNPLUGGED: MUSIC, POETRY, & ACTIVISM held on January 13th, 2017 at the August Wilson Center in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday, presented by the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust. The event was hosted by Mahogany L. Browne (curator and host of NUYORICAN POETS CAFE) with… Read more »
PURSUING HAPPINESS – with Pittsburgh’s Randy Gilson
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Filmmakers Adam Shell (Director, Producer, Editor) and Nicholas Kraft (Producer, Editor) set out to find the happiest people in America for their newly released documentary PURSUING HAPPINESS – and it’s no surprise that their quest led them to Pittsburgh’s own Randy Gilson, proprietor of RANDYLAND; a beacon of joy that defies explanation and invites visitation…. Read more »
TOM KOLOS – Personal Trainer, X Shadyside
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We’re well into the new year but how are our resolutions faring? Namely, those of a fitness nature. Personal Trainer Tom Kolos of X Shadyside provides some insight on how to stay committed… despite temptation, and lends his fitness expertise to stationary talk show hosts and anyone else who may spend the better part of… Read more »
The Buzz from Buzzelli: Pittsburgh’s Top To Do’s (1/ 26 – 1/29)
by Michael “Buzz” Buzzelli, ‘Burgh Vivant Wrestle Mania January 26, “The Elaborate Entrance of Chad Diety” opens. It’s a drop-kicking, body-slamming, theatrical happening set in the larger-than-life world of professional wrestling. “Chad Deity” is a kick-ass serious minded comedy about wrestling, geopolitics, and raisin bread. It’s at the Ace Hotel, 120 S. Whitfield Street, Pittsburgh,… Read more »