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“The Merry Wives of Windsor” meet Madonna’s “Material Girl”

Gwendolyn Sobkowiak | staff writer If, on a lazy Autumn weekend, you should find yourself hankering for melodrama from times of old, I would be inclined to direct you to this year’s annual Shakespeare in the park production. Bursting with energy, Pittsburgh Shakespeare in the Parks’ lively crew has brought to the public another semimodern twist on a Renaissance classic. Set on a rotating schedule, … Continue reading “The Merry Wives of Windsor” meet Madonna’s “Material Girl”

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Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial

Josiah Martin | A&E Editor 03/14/19 Blue Slide Park, the section of Frick Park made famous by Mac Miller’s studio debut album of the same name, had briefly appeared on Apple Maps as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Park” and Google Maps as “Mac Miller’s Blue Slide Playground” earlier this week. The change has been reversed on these services, but as of press time, Miller’s name … Continue reading Blue Slide Park Mac Miller name change unofficial

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Local rappers remember the late Mac Miller

Sean Armstrong | Staff Writer 09/13/18 Pittsburgh-born rapper Mac Miller, whose new album Swimming was released in August, died Friday Sept. 7 from an apparent overdose. Awaiting more details, fans and fellow artists are left wondering why. During his lifetime, Miller released five albums from 2011 to 2018, and many critics and fans alike noted the diversity in his style from project to project. Miller … Continue reading Local rappers remember the late Mac Miller

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