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The events of 2021 have, justifiably, left many looking to the New Year with dread. What new COVID-19 variants, political stalemates, and natural disasters will 2022 bring? How could anyone toast at the stroke of midnight knowing that we’re still in the midst of a global pandemic and your dad still refuses to get vaccinated? But here’s the thing — time waits for no one, and 2022 is here whether we like it or not. The good news is that the upcoming year will see a ton of positive things happening in Pittsburgh, from a historic new mayor to a new museum to the return of old favorites. First, Pittsburgh gets its first Black mayor to lead the city, and many voters are excited to see what he has in store, especially since he has already begun to fill his administration with progressive staff members. In terms of development, Downtown Pittsburgh will see the opening of a new department store, bringing some much-needed, affordable retail to the neighborhood. In Uptown, a new shelter will welcome pets along with owners facing housing insecurity, a first for the region. Mostly, the year will see the return of many old favorites, including a retired ride at Kennywood and a beloved Bloomfield bar thought to be lost to the pandemic. Plus, the furries are coming back. These are just a few things we at Pittsburgh City Paper are hoping to see unfold in the coming months. Read on for more, and get ready to pop that champagne and wish everyone a cautiously optimistic “Happy New Year!” What’s new, 2022? Turns out, it’s a lot.
LIONS AND TIGERS AND FURSUITS, OH MY! The pandemic has taken away many things from Downtown Pittsburgh, but maybe none as noticeable as the loss of furries and their annual Anthrocon convention. Well, 2022 is looking up again, as Anthrocon is set to return to the David L. Lawrence Convention Center this summer. The convention is
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scheduled for June 30-July 3, and hopefully it will renew Pittsburgh’s furry tradition. As Anthrocon CEO Sam Conway told Pittsburgh City Paper in 2019, furries consider themselves Pittsburghers and added: “As long as I am chairman, wild horses couldn’t drag us away, and I know because we have wild horses.”
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Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey
PITTSBURGH WELCOMES ITS FIRST BLACK MAYOR Pittsburgh history was made at the beginning of 2022. When Ed Gainey took office on Jan. 3, he became the first Black mayor to ever serve in the city of Pittsburgh. That history-making event also comes with a change in priorities this year, and Pittsburghers should expect Gainey to push for a citywide
housing policy requiring new, large developments to create a percentage of permanently affordable units, policies to address racial inequities in the city, additional focus on removing lead pipes and lead paint mitigation, and possibly challenging the nonprofit status of some city giants like UPMC. CONTINUES ON PG. 6
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A rendering of the Moonshot Museum
TO THE MOON, PITTSBURGH! Pittsburgh boasts a healthy number of museums dedicated to art, natural history, science, and more. And in summer 2022, the city will welcome an exciting new addition. The Moonshot Museum promises to be the first museum in Pennsylvania to focus “exclusively on space exploration, the Moon, and space industry career readiness for young
people.” Set to open in the North Sidebased headquarters for the space robotics company, Astrobotic, the museum will immerse guests in “lunar-inspired” environments and allow them to see the construction of actual spacecraft. There will also be simulated missions to the Moon and other features sure to inspire visitors of all ages.
PORT AUTHORITY NOW PROVIDING FREE TRANSFERS For people in Allegheny County who ride transit for the longest distances — aka those who rely on public transit the most — fares have been among the most expensive in the country. A base fare plus a transfer have cost $3.50 up until the end of 2021. But 2022 has some relief for those transit
users, most of whom are lower-income. Transfers are now free within a three-hour window when using ConnectCards. In addition to free transfers, single-base fares using ConnectCards are also increasing from $2.50 to $2.75, which now matches what cash fare costs.
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CHEERS! A LONGTIME POPULAR BLOOMFIELD BAR REOPENS On April 29, 2021, Brillobox posted a cryptic message on its Facebook page that quickly garnered likes, comments, and shares. The post simply read “Maybe?” and caused a stir throughout Pittsburgh. Since the popular Bloomfield bar, restaurant, and music venue closed its doors in August 2020 after 15 years, fans all over
the city have been missing its cocktails and fare, as well as its live music and DJ sets. Then, in August 2021, Brillobox again turned to Facebook to officially announce its plans to reopen. After over a year of closure, fans are itching to toast the return of a neighborhood joint known for good tunes and great times.
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The Cast of Hamilton
PITTSBURGH REPEATS HISTORY WITH HAMILTON Musicals took a break when COVID-19 shut Pittsburgh stages down. Now live shows are back — with safety precautions, of course — and theater nerds are ready for the triumphant return of Hamilton, which hasn’t been performed in the Benedum Center since January 2019. The touring production, playing Feb. 22-March 13,
takes Lin-Manuel Miranda’s hit Broadway musical on the road, giving Pittsburgh audiences a chance to experience a twist on the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton. Tickets are on sale now, so make sure to snag a few and get ready to sing along to all your favorite hip-hop influenced tunes.
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A rendering of the new homeless shelter to be located in Uptown
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SEE A WORLD OF ART AT THE 58TH CARNEGIE INTERNATIONAL The longest-running survey of contemporary art in the U.S. returns to the Carnegie Museum of Art. Opening Sept. 24, the 58th Carnegie International will unveil the vision of guest curator Sohrab Mohebbi, his Pittsburgh-based curatorial team, and his collaborators, who, according to a press release, have been “dispersed around the globe” and are
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working to realize an exhibition “expansive in its geopolitical scope as well as responsive to local concerns.” While the series has gone on since 1896, CMOA director Eric Crosby believes the 2022 show will carry more weight as efforts were hindered by border closings and travel restrictions brought on by COVID-19.
A NEW “FIRST-OFITS-KIND” HOMELESS SHELTER Cities have always struggled with finding housing for people experiencing homelessness, and Pittsburgh has been no different. But 2022 will bring some much needed relief with the opening of a new, low-barrier shelter next to Pittsburgh’s municipal courts building in Uptown. The shelter along Second
Avenue is said to be the first-of-itskind in Allegheny County. At five stories and 42,000 square feet, the facility will accept adults and their possessions with minimal entry requirements. It will include 95 beds and 45 units of singleoccupancy housing, and even people’s pets will be allowed.
MEET ME UNDER THE TARGET CLOCK Th e i co n i c Ka u f m a n n’s cl o ck o n Sm i t h f i e l d S t re e t i n D ow n t ow n Pittsburgh has long been used as a popular spot for city folks to meet up. But while the famous bronze timekeeper still stands, Kaufmann’s department store itself has been closed for years. For a bit, it was rebranded as a Macy’s, but
that shop also closed its doors in 2015, and there hasn’t been anything else in its place since. But soon, Downtown shoppers will have a new location to buy affordable clothing and housewares, as Target heads to the 22,000-square-foot first floor at Fifth Avenue and Smithfield Street this spring.
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Clock on the Kaufmann’s building at the the corner of Smithfield and Fifth
Kennywood’s signature Kangaroo ride
THE KANGAROO HOPS BACK INTO KENNYWOOD Kennywood fans bid farewell to an old favorite in 2020 when the theme park took down The Kangaroo, a signature flying attraction that thrilled riders by bouncing them over a sharp slope, hence the name. To the relief of many, the ride will return in 2022 fully refurbished and with a few enhancements. But that’s not all — 2022
marks Kennywood’s 125th anniversary, and officials promise “eye-catching updates all over the park.” These include makeovers for the Beer Garden area and main entrance, plus fresh paint jobs for the Phantom’s Revenge and Thunderbolt roller coasters. Visitors can also look forward to a new, soon-to-be-announced summer event. •
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Baldwin High School junior Brooklyn Williams pictured inside her home
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THE CHILL CLUB Turning her own crisis into hope for others, high school student Brooklyn Williams founded a club focused on mental health and wellness BY MEG ST-ESPRIT // INFO@PGHCITYPAPER.COM Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. If you or a loved one are in need of immediate support, help is available 24/7 at the Crisis Text Line: crisistextline.org
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HORTLY BEFORE the pandemic began, Brooklyn Williams’ mother died. She’d had cancer for 10 years. The 16-year-old, who lives with her father in Baldwin, was crushed by the dual weight of the death and the isolation caused by the lockdown in the spring of 2020. “My mom was my rock, and I lost that,” Brooklyn says. Despite losing her touchstone, over the past three years she has managed to not only find her footing again with help from her dad, principal, and friends, but is now helping others. Being shuttered in her house was, to Brooklyn, “the absolute worst thing” that
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could have happened while she dealt with the grief and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from her mother’s prolonged illness and death. She tried to spend some time focusing on self-care for her depression, she says, but found herself struggling to get out of bed or complete the most basic tasks in her life. Once she returned to school in the fall of 2020, she sought to put on a positive front for the benefit of others while feeling like a shell of her former self. “I was putting everyone else first, and making sure they saw me as a happy person,” she says. Everything came to a head shortly
after Christmas of 2020, when she wasn’t able to keep up her strong facade any longer. School had resumed in person and she was falling behind. Her mental health began to impact her physical health and schoolwork. She was not playing as well as she wanted in basketball, and suffering from severe digestive issues. “The stress was making me physically sick,” she says. Once again, she found herself struggling to get out of bed or engage in her life. Brooklyn began to wonder if life was worth living at all and became suicidal. At that point, despite what Brooklyn describes as intense societal pressure
to keep mental health issues silent, she reached out to both her dad and her best friend, Lauren. “I was going through it alone, but once I reached out, things went from zero to one hundred really fast.” They took Brooklyn seriously and believed her when she said she was drowning — two things that meant so much to her. They saw her. Her loved ones got her the help she desperately needed, which included a variety of medical professionals and medication that stabilized Brooklyn’s life. While medication and therapy can be seen as shameful or weak by peers and adults, she credits them with saving her
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life. It made her realize that seeking help was a strong, not weak decision. This is the message she passionately wants to put out in the world. Once she saw how much better she was able to cope with her mental health struggles after she invited others to share in her pain, it sparked an idea. Prior to the pandemic, Brooklyn had been class president for 9th and 10th grade. She was comfortable leading her peers and taking initiative, but decided to focus that drive on mental health instead of school politics. Working with her principal, Shaun Tomaszewski, and the mental health providers at Baldwin High School from the Allegheny Health Network Chill Project, she launched the Chill Club. “I wanted to improve the life of students, with all the craziness happening in the world,” Brooklyn says. They began gathering together over Zoom, and now meet in person once a month. Along with painting and various other crafts, such as sewing their own clothes, they also focus on mindfulness and meditations. Last spring, students were able to attend a virtual class through Yale University on “the science of wellbeing.” The group, she says, helps her and her fellow students cope with the ongoing stress and anxiety of living through a pandemic. It also is a safe space for students struggling with a variety of mental health issues — anyone can show up to
the meetings. The Chill Club has an open door policy. Recently, the club decorated holiday cookies for the teachers in their school. Brooklyn laughs as she admits the cut-out star and tree sugar cookies with Duncan Hines frosting were not very attractive, but the teachers were so excited and appreciative that it buoyed the spirits of everyone involved in their group. The Chill Club has shown Brooklyn that she can take time to care for herself and others, and that it doesn’t have to be one or the other. What does she want to tell other teens struggling in solitude? “Never keep it to yourself because it will eat away at you,” she says. “Force people to listen to you because you will benefit more than you know.” She credits her dad and best friend with getting her the crucial help she needed. While she misses her mother immensely, she says she’s grown closer to her dad through this experience as he has advocated for her. He has been accepting of her struggles, supportive of her treatment, and even goes out to buy supplies for the Chill Club. “My dad is one of my best friends,” Brooklyn says. “I do everything with him.” • Disclaimer: The author’s spouse is a therapist for the AHN Chill Project, though this piece is not an endorsement of the program and was produced independently.
This story was copublished with Unabridged Press and supported with funding from the Pittsburgh Media Partnership and All-Abilities Media — both based at the Center for Media Innovation at Point Park University.
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THU., JAN. 6 ART • IRL See painting, sculpture, performance, multimedia installation, and poetry works by 12 artists during InVisible, the latest exhibition at 820 Gallery. Curated under the direction of Natiq Jalil and artists Zeal Eva and Amun Ray of The Coloured Section Black Artists’ Collective, the show centers on mental health from the Black perspective, highlighting the artists’ own struggles and exploring the many facets of the issue. Also addressed are factors that contribute to poor mental health in the Black community. Continues through Feb. 13. 820 Liberty Ave., Downtown. Free. colouredsection.us/invisible
FRI., JAN. 7 EVENT • IRL Get crafty and practice a New Year’s resolution with Contemporary Craft during Crafts & Drafts: Unbrand Your Wardrobe with Sarah Louise Banach. The event invites guests to enjoy beer and light snacks as they create an embroidered label to cover the brand on their clothing. The event is inspired by Naomi Klein’s No Logo, a book that explores branding and the issues with sweatshops used to produce clothing. All materials needed will be provided by Contemporary Craft. 6 p.m. 5645 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $40. 21 and over. contemporarycraft.org
SAT., JAN. 8 MUSIC • IRL Dead Heads, get ready for the Dead of Winter: ALL DAY GRATEFUL DEAD FEST at Thunderbird Cafe and Music Hall. This night of music dedicated to the legendary jam band is sure to liven your spirits and get you through a cold winter with sets by theCAUSE, Fungus, Dead and in the Way, and Cherylann Hawk. Don’t forget to come decked out in your best Grateful Dead gear, and bring your vaccination card or a negative PCR test to ensure that you and others are safe. 5 p.m. Doors at 4 p.m. 4053 Butler St., Lawrenceville. $12. thunderbirdmusichall.com
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host Dixie Surewood and her friends for Not Another Drag Brunch, what’s sure to be an entertaining early afternoon with performances by Leia Way, Anna, and Chi Chi. 1700 Penn Ave is the umbrella name for the Pennsylvania Libations Wine Shop and the Helltown Brewing Taproom and Beer Garden, all of which are located in one space. 12-2 p.m. 1700 Penn Ave., Strip District. $30-120. facebook.com/1700pennave
MON., JAN. 10 TALK • VIRTUAL Join the Carnegie Museum of Natural History when they present the R.W. Moriarty Science Seminar. Speakers Nadine Moeller and Emilie Sarrazin will focus on how water scarcity possibly influenced the organization of ancient societies in Egypt and Nubia over two different time periods. A Zoom link for the event will be provided upon registration. 12 p.m. Free. Registration required. carnegiemnh.org/event
TUE., JAN. 11 COMEDY • IRL Writer and comedian Tig Notaro brings her Hello Again tour to the Carnegie of Homestead Music Hall. Known for her deadpan style, Notaro has appeared on television shows and podcasts, and in films like Army of the Dead. Notaro is widely known for her award-winning hit, Live, which was the no. 1 selling comedy album in 2012, and for the 2015 HBO special Boyish Girl Interrupted. Guests must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID
test, and masks are required. 7 p.m. 510 East 10th Ave., Munhall. $35-49.50. librarymusichall.com
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Blanche, Rose, Dorothy, and Sophia are back, in puppet form. The Byham Theater presents That Golden Girls Show!, a puppet parody of the 1980s sitcom about four women living together in Florida during their golden years. The show by Rockefeller Productions will parody classic moments from the show, and promises “cheesecake, laughter, jazzercise, shoulder pads, sex,” and more. Say goodbye to Betty White in a way we’re sure she’d love. 8 p.m. Continues through Thu., Jan. 13. 101 Sixth St., Downtown. $26.50-36.50. 16 and over. thatgoldengirlsshow.com/us-tour
LIT • VIRTUAL Join Brittany J. Thurman as she discusses her book Fly during an all-ages event presented by White Whale Bookstore. Described by publisher Simon & Schuster as a “sweet picture book about a young Black girl’s perseverance and confidence,” Fly tells the story of Africa, who admires her grandmother, a double Dutch legend. With this legacy in mind, Africa enters her first double Dutch competition. Joining Thurman is Sharon G. Flake, author of The Life I’m In. The event includes a drawing for special activity packs that will include a jump rope, and art- and literacy-based activities. 6-7:30 p.m. Free. whitewhalebookstore.com/events PITTSBURGH CITY PAPER JANUARY 5 - 12, 2022
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