Americas most awarded rum distillery is right here in Pittsburgh, and this week, Burgh Vivant swaps its signature martinis for a Dark and Stormy to sample the fine spirits of Maggies Farm Rum! Distiller Tim Russell talks about the rum making process and his experiences at the helm of Pennsylvanias first commercial craft rum distillery since before the days of Prohibition! Whether you personally recall those days or not, youre sure to learn more than a glassful from tonights interview. Listen to The Full Martini - the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for drink recommendations, Tims life before the rum biz, references to Hunter S. Thompson, Brad Pitt, and more! Visit Maggies Farm rum at www.maggiesfarmrum.com    (moreandhellip;)

Lonnie The Theatre Lady and Mike Buzz Buzzelli stir up their thoughts on BREWED by Scott T. Barsotti, directed by Steven Wilson, produced by No Name Players and performing at Off The Wall Theater through July 11, 2015. www.nonameplayers.org   (moreandhellip;)

TONIGHT: a lively cocktail conversation with the musically masterful Rob Frankenberry! Listen to The Full Martini - the complete unedited interview in audio podcast to hear the trouble with tenors, if capes will come back in style, and whats on Robs bucket list. See the world premiere of A NEW KIND OF FALLOUT with Opera Theater Summerfest, conducted by Rob Frankenberry, composed by Gilda Lyons, libretto by Tammy Ryan, directed by Jonathan Eaton, performing July 18 - 26, 2015. www.otsummerfest.org    (moreandhellip;)

TONIGHT: In the shop with artist, engineer, and inventor of SingerBots, Eric Singer! A SingerBot is a robot that is also a musical instrument - but thats only the beginning of their story, and Eric Singers journey of bringing them to life. SingerBots are beginning to travel the globe - and theyre made right here in the Robot City of Pittsburgh! Listen to The Full Martini - the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more on what turns on a SingerBot, on the road with Grammy winner Pat Metheny, and the SingerBot invasion of Paris! www.singerbots.com     (moreandhellip;)

There may be a secret in the title, but Lonnie The Theatre Lady is telling! Catch her review here, and see GIRLS ONLY - THE SECRET COMEDY OF WOMEN at the CLO Cabaret through August 16, 2015. www.pittsburghclo.org   (moreandhellip;)

Prolific Pittsburgh Playwright Tammy Ryan joins host Brian Edward for cocktails tonight on Burgh Vivant and delights with tales of family, her first great success, and her approach to writing her first opera libretto premiering at this years Opera Theater Summerfest! Listen to The Full Martini - the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast to hear more on breaking into the business of playwriting, who would play Tammy in the story of her life, looking back at earlier work, and the current state of American theatre. See the world premiere of A NEW KIND OF FALLOUT, music by Gilda Lyons, libretto by Tammy Ryan, at Opera Theater Summerfest, July 18, 24, and 26, 2015. www.otsummerfest.org AND - keep up with the works of Tammy Ryan at www.tammyryan.net    (moreandhellip;)

Gods not the only one laughing in Nancys review of MAKING GOD LAUGH at South Park Theatre. PLUS - What does God laughing sound like? Is Nancy a Bedazzler? What do Debra Winger, Oprah, and the Cowardly Lion have in common? Find out in the outtakes! And see MAKING GOD LAUGH by Sean Grennan, directed by Melissa Hill Grande, at South Park Theatre through June 27, 2015. www.southparktheatre.com    (moreandhellip;)

Lonnie The Theatre Lady is on Burgh Vivant tonight talking about Throughline Theatre Companys THE RULING CLASS by Peter Barnes at The Grey Box Theatre in Lawrenceville through June 13, 2015. www.throughlinetheatre.org   (moreandhellip;)

Burgh Vivant host Brian Edward and contributor Michael Buzz Buzzelli reminisce over Dinner with Tanya Bastianich at Lidias Pittsburgh, promoting her latest book HEALTHY PASTA - The Sexy, Skinny, and Smart Way to Eat Your Favorite Food. From frittata to insalata, the Burgh Vivants leave no forkfull unturned in their lively cocktail hour review. Plus - Brian Edward learns the questionable history behind puttanesca sauce! Listen to The Full Martini - the complete, unedited review in audio podcast for more, and get the book HEALTHY PASTA - the Sexy, Skinny, and Smart Way to Eat your Favorite Food on amazon.com and bookstores everywhere. Visit Lidias Pittsburgh, 1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh 15222. www.lidias-pittsburgh.com

Catch the Burgh Vivant interview with Tanya Bastianich Manuali HERE.

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A hearty (and healthy!) conversation with Tanya Bastianich tonight on Burgh Vivant! Tanya discusses her latest book, HEALTHY PASTA - The Sexy, Skinny, Smart Way to Eat Your Favorite Food, Pittsburghs blossoming food scene, how to enhance your pasta presentations, and how you can have your campanelle and eat it too! Listen to The Full Martini - the complete, unedited interview in audio podcast for more on what inspires Tanyas recipes, how often you can eat pasta per week, and the cruel and unusual fate of the patron saint of chefs! HEALTHY PASTA - the Sexy, Skinny, and Smart Way to Eat your Favorite Food is available on amazon.com and in bookstores everywhere. Visit Lidias Pittsburgh, 1400 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh 15222. www.lidias-pittsburgh.com

See Mike Buzz Buzzellis review of Dinner With Tanya Bastianich HERE.   (moreandhellip;)