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This is your last chance to see the musical Cats at the Benedum Center – it closes this weekend! So head on over to the Carlton for a wonderful dinner with family and/or friends and we’ll drive you over to the show.  Hope to see you tonight!

There’s no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. What began as a musical about cats after Andrew Lloyd Webber picked up a book of poems in an airport bookshop has become one of the longest running shows in Broadway’s history. Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s timeless melodies, including the hit song “Memory.”

Know someone getting married this spring or planning a wedding for yourself?  Here’s a website with some great ideas for the wine lovers in your life on their (or your) special day!  From wine glass candles to personalized wine labels, this site has it all!

And most of the items are very affordable, so even if you’re ordering for a few hundred people, you can still afford these adorable wine favors!

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of January 25.

Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

Cats. Cats opens up at the Benedum Center on Tuesday, January 26th.  There’s no better way to introduce your family to the wonders of live theater than with the magic, the mystery, the memory of CATS. Join us at The Carlton for dinner beforehand and get a free limo ride to the show!

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra Tribute Concert. Head over to Heinz Hall on January 26 for the Pittsburgh Symphony’s fourth annual concert celebrating African American Culture. This celebratory performance showcases a fusion of musical styles that reflect the diversity of music. This year’s concert features local jazz trumpeter Sean Jones performing with the PSO on a commission by Darin Atwater specially written for the concert. Stop by The Carlton for dinner and get a free lift over to the show!

Pittsburgh Penguins Game. The Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Ottawa Senators Thursday, January 28 and if you’re headed to the Mellon Arena, make sure to stop by and see us at The Carlton Restaurant.  Located just a few blocks away from the Arena, we are the best place to stop by for a pregame drink or meal.  And, if you’re not going to the game, watch it in our lounge and enjoy our Happy Hour prices!

If you’re looking for a fun night out in the city tonight, stop by The Carlton Restaurant for some fine dining and then let us take you to the Benedum Center via limo for the Jim Brickman concert. Jim Brickman has revolutionized the sound of Adult Contemporary music with his pop-style solo piano and the romantic popular song. Tonight’s concert is part of a tour inspired by his world travels and memorable experiences of music bridging borders and cultural divides.Tickets start at $20.50; to order, call (412) 456-6666. You won’t be disappointed!

It’s officially National Fresh Squeezed Juice Week!  There are tons of health benefits to drinking fresh squeezed juice and it’s a great way to detoxify your body after the holidays.  We encourage everyone to take part in this week and save some of your fresh squeezed juice for later, so when you need to get off the health kick for a bit you can make some fantastic Mimosas!  Mimosas are simply champagne mixed with juice and make great drinks to have with a late breakfast or brunch.  Here’s a simple Mimosa recipe to try out with some fresh squeezed orange juice:

Champagne
2 ounces of cold freshly squeezed orange juice
Orange slice for garnish – optional

Pour orange juice into a champagne flute. Add champagne to fill the glass. Garnish with a slice of orange if using a glass if using a wine glass.

Enjoy!

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of January 18.

Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

King for a Day. Honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day Jan. 18th by heading over to the Children’s Museum for it’s King for a Day.  The local radio show “Saturday Light Brigade” welcomes children, families, adults and community members to a public reading of the speeches of civil rights pioneer Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968).

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Starting this week, visit the O’Reilly Theater for a A Midsummer Night’s Dream!  This comic extravaganza brings together the vibrant fairy kingdom, a quartet of mismatched lovers, the bewitched Bottom, and a band of bumbling rustics in the world’s most magical play.  Starts January 21st.

Pittsburgh Penguins Hockey. Don’t miss this match-up when the Pens take on Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on January 21st at the Mellon Arena.  Stop by The Carlton for a pregame drink or meal or stay for the entire game!

Alonzo King’s LINE Ballet: Signs and Wonders is playing tonight and tomorrow at the August Wilson Center. This San Francisco-based dance company colors outside the lines to bring forth works that re-imagine, reinvigorate and reinvent ballet. Originally commissioned by the Dance Theatre of Harlem, Signs and Wonders incorporates indigenous drumming and vocals from a myriad of African tribes, as it examines the relationship between contemporary ballet and African musical traditions.

Make sure you stop by and see this incredible show while it’s in town! Stop by The Carlton for dinner before the show and make it a night out!

Benjamin Franklin was a vital part of the American Revolution and a true multi-talented individual.  AND, he definitely loved wine! So in honor of his birthday this Sunday, January 17th, here are some fantastic wine quotes by this incredible Founding Father for you to use throughout the years (source: www.wineintro.com).

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”

“When Wine enters, out goes the Truth.”

“Wine is sure proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”

“Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance.”

“Take counsel in wine, but resolve afterwards in water.”

“Take heed of the Vinegar of sweet Wine, and the Anger of Good-nature.”

Here are The Carlton’s Quick Picks for the week of January 11.

Remember, you can always find more events on the Post-Gazette’s Event Calendar as well as the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Calendar.

These are just a few of our favorites!

An Evening at the Academy Awards. Walk the red carpet and enjoy an evening of music from past and present Academy Award® nominated films, as well as other popular film scores, at Heinz Hall Jan. 14th – 17th.  Bill Conti, composer and conductor, gives a behind-the-scenes look at the Oscars. Enjoy this year’s nominations for best musical scores as well as some of Conti’s own compositions including music from The Right Stuff, “Gonna Fly Now” from Rocky, and the music from the James Bond film, For Your Eyes Only.

Sesame Street Live. If you have children, this show is almost a must!  Head over to the Mellon Arena this week (Jan. 13th – 17th) to see Sesame Street Live: Elmo’s Green thumb.  The entire family will love this live touring show inspired by the awarding PBS television series, “Sesame Street”. Show times and tickets are available from Ticketmater by calling (412) 323-1919.

Beatles Tribute: Come Together for Charity. Listen to all your favorite Beatles’ songs for a good cause!  Stop by the Hard Rock Cafe on January 15th to support the Spirit of Health initiative, a mobile wellness and disease prevention outreach program that provides clinical care, screenings and health education in underserved local neighborhoods.  Tickets to this age 21+ show are $8 in advance and $10 at the door.

Pittsburgh Panthers Basketball. Cheer on your home team by heading over to the Petersen Event Center on January 16th for the Pittsburgh Panthers’ basketball game against Louisville.  Game starts at 12:00 p.m.

Step Afrika. Check out Step Afrika! at the Byham on Sunday, January 17th.  Linking African and modern dance traditions, this troupe uses kicks, stomps, claps and chants to create a high-energy performance that is a feast for the eyes and ears. Tickets start at $20.50. To order, call (412) 456-6666.

No plans this evening?  Treat yourself and your family to some college hockey at the Mellon Arena!  Robert Morris takes on the Miami RedHawks tonight at 8:00 p.m.   It’s great to support all of our local and college sports teams, and Robert Morris has a great hockey club!

Tickets are fairly inexpensive, so head over and cheer on the Colonials.  Stop by The Carlton Restaurant beforehand for a hot, delicious meal to warm you up before you head into the Igloo!