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Shadyside — The Art Festival paints a portrait of local art

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 9/2/21 On August 28-29 from 10a.m. — 5p.m., artists both Pittsburgh-native and beyond set up their tent for a long day of sharing what they have created. In support of local artists, Pittsburgh’s 24th annual “Shadyside — The Art Festival” on Walnut Street offered an array of wall art and knick-knacks that would be perfect for any grab-bag gift: this … Continue reading Shadyside — The Art Festival paints a portrait of local art

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Deafhaven album ‘Infinite Granite’ subverts expectation

John Cantwell | staff writer 9/2/21 In 2013, the musical landscape of Pitchfork hipster sounds was shaken to its core by the tremolo picked (yet atmospheric) guitar sounds, pummeling blast-beat drums and banshee shrieks of Deafheaven’s sophomore LP Sunbather: An album that, upon release, gifted listeners with tracks heavily inspired by the shoegaze-y, dream-pop sounds of English rock band Slowdive, as well as the cacophonous … Continue reading Deafhaven album ‘Infinite Granite’ subverts expectation

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Lorde’s “Solar Power” shines light on self-growth

Capri Scarcelli | A&E Editor 8/26/21 Oh my Lorde: Lorde is back and better than ever. For the first time in four years, Lorde gave herself the “green light” for producing new music since her 2017 studio release, Melodrama. Away from media and Earth’s dark corners, the New Zealand pop singer tucked herself away in her home town to find solace in self-love, in peace … Continue reading Lorde’s “Solar Power” shines light on self-growth

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“Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

Emma Polen | Layout Editor 7/26/21 A giant Heinz pickle balloon floats proudly over the pickle celebration, an apparent symbol of the event’s beginnings. This past week, Aug. 20-22, the Andy Warhol Bridge hosted one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic city events: Picklesburgh. Picklesburgh began in 2015, but the Pittsburgh community has been serving the world pickles for much longer. H.J. Heinz began his business in … Continue reading “Picklesburgh” traditional festival celebrates food, fun

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Dolly Parton documentary celebrates her successes

Braylyn Bruno | staff writer 4/15/21 On April 7, Netflix released Dolly Parton: A MusiCares Tribute, more than two years after the filming of the show. The special documentary was released to celebrate Dolly Parton being named MusiCares’ Person of the Year. This honor celebrates artists who are talented musicians and have a dedication to philanthropy, and is deemed one of music’s most prestigious honors. … Continue reading Dolly Parton documentary celebrates her successes

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Music programs embrace cultural diversity on campus

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 4/8/21 Music is the art of telling a story. In order to listen with an open mind, Duquesne University’s Mary Pappert School of Music has made an increased effort in culturally-responsive pedagogy — including a more diverse ensemble repertoire, carefully-crafted lesson planning and encouraging open conversation about the experiences of music’s students of color. Dr. Caron Daley is Mary Pappert’s … Continue reading Music programs embrace cultural diversity on campus

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2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/18/21 Who would’ve thought an award show in the middle of a pandemic could still be so charming? The 63rd Annual Grammy Awards kicked off in the warm skies of Los Angeles. in a large outdoor tent, adorned with floral pieces, delicate vines and dainty string lights that made the show feel like magic again. Hosted by The Daily Show … Continue reading 2021 Grammy Awards show humanity, normalcy

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Pittsburgh teaching artist expands cultural horizons

Capri Scarcelli | a&e editor 3/4/21 Brittany Trotter, an adjunct professor at Duquesne, has joined with Black teaching artists in the Pittsburgh area to implement Unisound, a music program and database targeted to young, aspiring Black performers interested in having a personal instructor with a similar background. Moving from Mississippi and getting her doctoral degree at West Virginia University, Trotter has become involved in various … Continue reading Pittsburgh teaching artist expands cultural horizons

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Daft Punk calls it quits, ending music career

Griffin Sendek multimedia editor 2/25/21 There will never again be “One More Time” for Daft Punk. The legendary Parisian electronic pop duo announced the end of their astounding 28-year run on Monday morning with an eight-minute video titled “epilogue.” The sendoff used scenes near the end of their 2006 experimental science fiction film Electroma as one robot makes the other actively self-destruct, one blows into … Continue reading Daft Punk calls it quits, ending music career

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Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience

Griffin Sendek | multimedia editor 2/18/21 Pittsburgh Ballet Theater captivated a live audience in the Carnegie Museum of Art over Valentine’s Day weekend, in a brief, yet strikingly beautiful 15-minute performance. Boléro, both the title of the show and the music piece chosen, was first open to Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT) subscribers with each live performance limited to 25 people. Included with the tickets were … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet brings new, astonishing experience

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