Amanda Waltz

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Arts and Entertainment Editor at Pittsburgh City Paper

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New York, L.A., and … Pittsburgh? Bottlerocket is bringing Upright Citizens Brigade to the 'Burgh

3 weeks ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

There was a time, not so long ago, when Pittsburgh had little to no comedy scene to speak of. Over the past decade or so, that has slowly but surely changed — first, Arcade Comedy Theater opened Downtown; then, more recently, Bottlerocket Social Hall started attracting nationally known indie acts to Allentown.
We're gonna need a bigger stage: Jaws-inspired play swims into Pittsburgh

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

In the annals of film history, Jaws stands out as an incredible feat, for more than a few reasons. The mega-hit created the concept of a summer blockbuster, catapulted director Steven Spielberg's now storied career, and scared generations of filmgoers out of the water with its thrilling tale of a Great White prowling the waters of the fictional Amity Island. These accomplishments prove even more remarkable when considering the film's extremely troubled production.
Ballroom and vogue dancers strike a pose in the ’Burgh

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

It all started with the Harlem Renaissance — at least, that’swhat the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington,D.C., saysaboutvogueandballroom. As the Museum points out, between1920 and 1935, the Harlem Renaissance saw Black intellectuals, authors,artists, and musicians flourish. Many of these figures were openly gay or queerand influenced what would become a starting point for this aspect of LGBTQculture.
These off-beat karaoke nights offer private rooms, Broadway tunes, and more

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

Where to go when the mood to sing strikes? Pittsburgh boasts more than enough karaoke nights at bars and clubs citywide. But what if you want something more, something off-beat, something a little risque, even? In honor of Pittsburgh City Paper‘s second annual Karaoke Kabaret, taking over the Funhouse at Mr. Smalls on Thu., May 15, wecompiled a short roundup of local karaoke nights and venues that break the mold.
We read The Pitt erotic fanfic, ya know, for research

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

One of the benefits of working at an alt-weekly is being allowed, even encouraged, to consume NSFW material on the clock. Sex columns, kink culture, mobile fuck trailers — it's all fair game. So when staff writer Rachel Wilkinson revealed the existence of erotic fanfic about The Pitt, the hit Max medical drama set in Pittsburgh, we had to see it for ourselves.
TikToker Cassie Horrell is a one-woman nightmare wedding re-enactor

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

Start watching wedding content on Instagram Reels or TikTok, and @weddingprocass might pop up in your algorithm. The creator, Pittsburgh-based wedding professional Cassie Horrell, offers tips and trade secrets for couples preparing for their big day, with videos on garden-variety issues like making a budget, dealing with vendors, or choosing a venue. But it’s not the expert advice that makes Horrell stand out among countless wedding social media accounts.
The all-day breakfast arepa at Mr. Colombino would heal me

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

I am not a breakfast person. I was doing intermittent fasting before it was a thing, and I will often not eat a single calorie until about 11 a.m. or noon. Even then, anything even slightly greasy or fatty, like an eggy sandwich or a donut, will send my insides spiraling, ruining what could have been an otherwise productive day. I considered this when my husband and I made an impromptu 10 a.m. visit to the Mr. Colombino food truck in Lawrenceville.
HUMP! brings "the world's best indie erotic film fest" to McKees Rocks

1 month ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

Dan Savage went from Seattle-based sex columnist to film programmer (of sorts) when, in 2005, he debuted the HUMP! Film Festival. Since then, the event has showcased short pornographic films that range from "the delightfully kinky to the hilariously risqué," all submitted by amateur filmmakers. HUMP, touted on its website as "the world's best indie erotic film fest," returns to Pittsburgh in May for the first of a two-part tour marking 20 years of sexy fun.
Two metalheads wed in the pit of a Pittsburgh Cannibal Corpse show

2 months ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

A lot can happen in the mosh pit. Fans are subject to shoving, slamming, windmills, and other, usually good-natured horseplay. Recently, a couple added "getting married" to pit activities during a metal show in Pittsburgh. As reported by Stereogum and other music news outlets, Christopher and Erica Curtis exchanged vows in the pit at Stage AE on April 22 as fellow metal fans circled them.
Steel City Horror Show haunts movie fans with secret screenings, spooky antics, and more

2 months ago | pghcitypaper.com | Amanda Waltz

Live reptiles, burlesque performers, paranormal investigators, and even Pittsburgh documentarian Rick Sebak have added immersive elements to The Steel City Horror Show. That the screening series is celebrating its first anniversary speaks to the enthusiasm of horror fans willing to attend an event where the featured film and guests are, mostly, kept under wraps. "I think the element of surprise is essential," organizer Sean Collier tells Pittsburgh City Paper.