Nataley Davis | staff writer Jawanna Miller went to Pittsburgh’s Oktoberfest this year for the first time on a whim, with some time to kill before picking up her grandchildren. She said that she tries to attend Pittsburgh community events when she can because they help bring positivity to the city. “The atmosphere, the different people, the environment, it’s always friendly when I come to … Continue reading Pittsburgh Oktoberfest enters second year
Charlotte Shields-Rossi | a&e editor “Persad you look beautiful! Do I look beautiful?” Warren Munroe, dressed in an all gold jumpsuit and fur coat, spun around the stage, whipping their honey blonde hair around. The Drag Queen wasn’t just performing, they were celebrating and bringing together the LGBTQ+ community. The Persad Center is a local human organization service, dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community and … Continue reading Persad Festival: Performing for a cause
Nataley Davis | staff writer On Saturday, Oct. 26, the Everest Events Group invited the greater Pittsburgh community to the Monroeville Convention and Events Center to indulge in unique samples from a variety of vendors at the Pittsburgh Chocolate and Coffee Festival. “Who doesn’t like coffee, and who doesn’t like chocolate? We thought, ‘let’s put them together,’” said Jerry Testa, the Executive Vice President of … Continue reading Traveling sweets festival arrives in Monroeville
Naomi Girson | staff writer The 14th annual Pittsburgh International Jazz Festival was hosted by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center (AWAACC) during the weekend of Sept. 20. R&B artists performed electrifying jazz on Liberty Avenue with various sponsorship booths and local food vendors accompanying them. “With the celebration of the 15th anniversary of the opening of the August Wilson African American Cultural Center, … Continue reading Jazz fans cross state lines to celebrate during festival
by Mia Lubrani | staff writer March 24, 2022 The Pittsburgh Humanities Festival offers Pittsburghers the chance to step out and partake in a series of intellectually stimulating events. The festival began on March 21 and will run until Sunday, March 27. in the Pittsburgh Cultural District. Here is a list of opportunities for students, kids and adults to come together and discuss relevant cultural … Continue reading Pittsburgh Humanities Festival offers conversational art
by Isabella Abbott | staff writer Feb. 3, 2022 Last Saturday afternoon, Duquesne Composition for Media major and horn player, Elizabeth Pompa, had her new composition, “Clepsydra,” performed during the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association (PMEA) festival in the Powers Center Ballroom. Pompa said she was honored when her professor and conductor, Dr. James Gourlay, gave her the opportunity to have a live concert band perform … Continue reading Duquesne student writes composition for band festival
Emma Polen | layout editor Oct. 21, 2021 Last weekend, Oct. 16 and 17, Monster Pumpkin Fest returned to Pittsburgh at the 3 Crossings Campus between 28th and 29th street. Free admission provided countless opportunities to be immersed in the pumpkin Halloween spirit, and for a few more dollars, visitors had the chance to try out some of Pumpkin Fest’s paid attractions. Mist Lane Farms … Continue reading Monster Pumpkin Fest: a smashing good time
Zoe Stratos & Jacob Yanosick | opinions editor & staff writer Sept. 23, 2021 In a sea of fans jumping and moshing — sharing sweat for the first time since the pandemic started — Patent Pending finished their opening song, chanting “the roof is on fire.” Joe Ragosta looked out at the crowd with tears in his eyes: “To be here, to see this and … Continue reading Four Chord Festival goes ‘wild’ in Washington for its 7th year
Capri Scarcelli & Mary Liz Flavin | a&e editor and news editor Sept. 16, 2021 The “luck o’ the Irish” was certainly present last weekend, Sept. 10-12 at Pittsburgh’s annual Irish Festival in the Lots at Sandcastle — celebrating their 30-year-anniversary. Brimming with life, the festival brought about an unmatched sense of community that showed how important it is to share alike the culture and … Continue reading Pittsburgh Irish Festival welcomes day of culture
Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 9/9/21 Nothing screams “kickoff to Heinz” more than… barbecue? The “Heinz Field Kickoff and Rib Festival,” presented by Heinz and Miller Lite, is an annual welcoming to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ football season over Labor Day weekend. Getting its start in 1990 at what once was Three Rivers Stadium, Heinz Field has carried on its tradition of food, family and fun. … Continue reading Heinz Field kicks off sizzling season with rib fest
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