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 Stars of NBC's "Marry Me" from left, Tymberlee Hill as Kay, Ken Marino as Jake, Casey Wilson as Annie, Tim Meadows as Kevin, Sarah Wright as Dennah, John Gemberling as Gil.
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Stars of NBC's "Marry Me" from left, Tymberlee Hill as Kay, Ken Marino as Jake, Casey Wilson as Annie, Tim Meadows as Kevin, Sarah Wright as Dennah, John Gemberling as Gil.

Tuned In: ‘‍Marry Me' one of few comedies for fall

NBC hopes to score with winning comedy “Marry Me”; a Pittsburgh native lands a role in “Matador.”


 Nike Doukas (right) as Woman and Karen Baum (left) as Scarecrow perform Irish dramatist Marina Carr's "Woman and Scarecrow," playing at the Henry Hemann Theatre in the Stephen Foster Memorial in Oakland.

Acting shines in slow-burning 'Woman and Scarecrow'

Outstanding lead performances lift PICT Classic Theatre’s production of Marina Carr drama.



2 Pittsburgh artists to get $35,000 grants

Barbara Luderowski, head the Mattress Factory, and Alexis Gideon, a young video artist and composer, have earned $35,000 grants.



 "Apocalypse Book," a digital artwork by Hugh Ebdy, won a contest run by www.scienceandfantasyfiction.com.

Scottish student wins local art contest

Scottish architecture student, Hugh Ebdy, wins local fantasy art contest with digital image of a monster and woman with a red umbrella.


Movies »


Film Notes: Oaks renovating to become multipurpose center

Oaks Theater to add two stages and a bar and compress seating as it evolves into a multipurpose entertainment center in Oakmont.



Hollywood counting on 'Apes' to boost box office

Hollywood needs “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” to roar in a big way this weekend to help reverse the summer slump at the box office.


 
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    At Stratford: 'Lear,' Gershwin and Coward

    Those three are just a taste of this year’s 12-play festival.



    Patron of the arts Richard Rauh pledges to Pitt scholarship fund

    Actor and University of Pittsburgh alumnus Richard E. Rauh pledged $75,000 as the first donor to a new matching funds scholarship campaign.


     

    Heigl produces new drama in her return to TV

    A resurgent NBC gets behind a hoping-to-be resurgent Katherine Heigl in “State of Affairs;” details of the “Breaking Bad” prequel.



    A big dose of drama for summer TV viewing

    It’s a busy week in cable drama with the premieres of “Matador” on El Rey, “The Divide” on WEtv and “Satisfaction” and “Rush” on USA.


     

    Books


    Book Review: Growing up Russian

    Gary Shteyngart, the author of “Absurdistan,” is back with a hilarious autobiography, “Little Failure.”



    Elizabeth Wein defends young adult fiction

    Elizabeth Wein‘‍s historically accurate YA fiction brings difficult chapters in history to life for readers, young and old alike.


     


    Breakfast With


    Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With...Gen. Wesley Clark

    Retired four-star Gen. Wesley Clark sees special forces as the future of warfare. He will host “Friday Night Spotlight: World War I” on TCM.



    Patricia Sheridan's Breakfast With ... David Yurman

    Jeweler David Yurman talks about his love of horses and his eponymous brand.


     

    Art & Architecture


    In-depth analysis of five Renaissance paintings uncovers original artwork and copies

    Scientific lab analysis at Carnegie Museum of Art of five Renaissance paintings reveals clues about their past.



    Let's Talk About Art: Jennie Thwing

    Artist and Johnstown native Jennie Thwing gives inanimate objects human qualities with stop-motion animation and music.


     

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