Archive for June, 2008
Party like it’s 1789 when Fairmount goes French! Fairmont Pub Crawl
The peasants are revolting!
Of course they are. They don’t bathe regularly.
Did you know that when the French people stormed the Bastille on July 14, 1789, there were only seven prisoners languishing in the gloomy towers of that esteemed and despised edifice? Seven. Still, for seven people a movement was born. The event became a flashpoint [...]
14th Annual Philadelphia Gay & Lesbian Film Festival – you’re OUT!
When they say it’s going to be the gayest summer in the city, they mean it, babyface! It’s the 14th Philadelphia International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival and it’s all about the films. Well…not ALL…there’s other stuff too.
Since it’s founding in 1995, the festival has grown into the third largest event of its kind in [...]
Screaming for vengeance…er…recognition
You know it’s true. You just need one break to make the big time. You’ve got the hair, the look, the voice, the chops, and write songs like a bat out of hell. But nobody ever really compliments you when you sing into a hairbrush in front of the bathroom mirror.
Why not try World Café [...]
Southern Fried Goth
Need some ideas so you can slip into the musical scene this week? No monster show coming to the Philly area but here are a few interesting choices for your consideration.
Bill Clinton and Groucho Marx together at the Walnut Street Theatre? Les Miserables
Walnut Street Theatre is America’s oldest theatre, having been in continuous operation since 1809. Felix Guggenfeller, the janitor who sweeps the floor after everyone’s gone, was there on opening night doing the same thing. He’s kind of slow but he’s a hard worker. And he did pick up Thomas Jefferson’s Junior Mint wrappers and discarded [...]
The Big Bang theory of BBQ: Chaddsford Winery
Good grief. It’s almost the Fourth of July weekend. Did that sneak up on you fast too? Do you have plans yet? Besides, of course, traumatizing the dog and blowing a few fingers off with your homemade firework display.
Here’s a piece of advice from a guy that used to light dynamite blasting caps for fun [...]
Big memories of a little boy who loved ice cream
All you need to achieve a near-nirvanic state of existence is a spoon and five dollars. Actually, just bring the money and they’ll give you a spoon. How and where will you manage this unearthly feat?
At the 10th Annual Super Scooper All-You-Can-Eat Ice Cream Festival of course.
I know, it’s so crazy you want to slap [...]
