Can too little stimulation lead to flabby mental function?

Rachel Weaver — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:28:30 EST

By Rachel Weaver, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Almost anyone can think of a time they entered a room then immediately forgot why they were there. We’ve all lost our keys once or ...

Morgan Contemporary Glass’ teapots exhibit pours on the creativity

Kurt Shaw — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:00:10 EST

By Kurt Shaw, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
More than 80 teapots, of every imaginable description, make up the exhibit “teapots! 7th Invitational” on display at Morgan Contemporary Glass Gallery in Shadyside. The ...

Tim McGraw's Saturday night concert full of surprises

Kellie Gormly — Sun, 19 May 2013 00:30:00 EST

By Kellie Gormly
Surprise formed a major element of Tim McGraw's Saturday night concert at the First Niagara Pavilion, starting with the country star's unexpected entry onto the ...

Remember when: A look at the Valley’s past in the language of the times

Tribune-Review — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:00:19 EST

By Tribune-Review
100 years ago Music fills the air at Knights of the Maccabees meeting in Flynn’s hall, New Ken The Knights of the Maccabees of New ...

Spirit moves McFerrin on new album

Tribune-Review — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:00:18 EST

By Tribune-Review
‘Spirityouall’ Bobby McFerrin (Sony) From the music of Bob Dylan to his own versions of “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” and “Joshua Fit the Battle of ...

Vandergrift dance studio adds faith to fundamentals

Julie Martin — Sat, 18 May 2013 21:00:08 EST

By Julie Martin
At Recruiters for God Ministries Dance Studio, learning means more than perfecting complicated moves or keeping time with the music. That’s because the Vandergrift dance ...

Architect Comes’ church designs teach lessons about Western Pa. history

John Conti — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:27:00 EST

By John Conti, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
John T. Comes was one of the finest architects practicing in Pittsburgh in the early years of the 20th century. But he’s not one you ...

Soap Summary:

Lynda Hirsch — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:24:00 EST

By Lynda Hirsch
The Bold and the Beautiful Letting on about his plan of attack, Bill assures Caroline that there is a future for her and Rick. Set ...

‘The Deans’ of Charleston, S.C., are partiers of the funnest order

Cathy Barrow — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:24:00 EST

By Cathy Barrow
For many of us, entertaining is a hornet’s nest. Normally competent people, wondering what to serve and where to seat the guests, fall to pieces. ...

Road Trip! Destination: Rochester, N.Y., region

Bob Karlovits — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:23:17 EST

By Bob Karlovits, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Shutting down Main Street in Rochester, N.Y., for a week was less of a problem than it might seem. The closing was done to allow ...

Easy ways to jazz up the classic campfire s’more

Alison Ladman — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:54:00 EST

By Alison Ladman
Three simple ingredients — a marshmallow, a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers. The symbol of summer and campfire snacking. And there are so ...

Batali brothers do breakfast — with brown sugar

Mario Batali — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:33:01 EST

By Mario Batali
This dish is the brainchild of my sons, Benno and Leo Batali. A few summers ago, I cut short my summer by two weeks in ...

Quinoa Tabbouleh, a gluten-free take on a Middle Eastern classic

Diane Rossen Worthington — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:25 EST

By Diane Rossen Worthington
Gluten-free has become a serious eating choice for many, not only those diagnosed with celiac disease but also people who are sensitive to wheat products. ...

New literary history broadens definition of American novel

Mike Fischer — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:27:01 EST

By Mike Fischer
Talk about an old boys’ club: 50 years ago, Floyd Stovall justified his choices for “Eight American Authors” — a study of Poe, Emerson, Hawthorne, ...

Allende’s latest novel still satisfying for fans of magical realism

Amy Driscoll — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:27:01 EST

By Amy Driscoll
From the start, Isabel Allende’s new novel feels like a break from the past, a deliberate distancing from the deep historical context and magical realism ...

Brown’s ‘Inferno’ puts Langdon through his paces

Brian Truitt — Sat, 18 May 2013 18:21:00 EST

By Brian Truitt
Dan Brown’s globetrotting symbologist, known for his tweed jacket, Mickey Mouse watch and penchant for getting into international incidents, is back for a matter of ...

City Spree debuts this weekend as 'race without a course'

Rex Rutkoski — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:26:40 EST

By Rex Rutkoski, Valley News Dispatch
Those who can think on their feet may have the most success — and fun — as City Spree debuts this weekend. Entrants in this ...

Does this make me look ... rude? Casual wear not always appropriate

JoAnne Klimovich Harrop — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:29:03 EST

By JoAnne Klimovich Harrop, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
The mirror is a good place to start. From funerals to job interviews, people will form an impression of you based on sight before you ...

'Talons!' show promises spectators a 'unique and mystical' experience

Kellie B. Gormly — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:32:00 EST

By Kellie B. Gormly, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Gandolf climbed atop a stage setting, checked the audience out with his orange eyes, spread his long wings, and swooped right over people’s heads to ...

Design studio hopes to add to Pittsburgh’s social spaces

Rachel Weaver — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:20:35 EST

By Rachel Weaver, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
While there’s boundless appeal to city living — great views, walkable communities, scads of culture — oftentimes, city spaces don’t offer much in the way ...