Archive for August, 2008
Nine shows and a bottle of rum: Philly Fringe Weekend Guide
I hope you don’t mind that I have completely planned your weekend for you with nine performances over the next three days from Philly Fringe. For the newbies, imagine 16 days of uncensored and unmoderated performances by artists doing exactly what the muse tells them too. That’s Philly Fringe. Like it or taste hot lead, [...]
Making kids healthy, wealthy, and wise : Vegas Night at Manayunk Brewery
Las Vegas comes to Philadelphia! Sort of. The Manayunk Brewery proudly announces Vegas Night at the brewery Thursday, September 4, 2008, from 6:30pm to midnight. It’s not just for fun either, though they seem pretty certain there will be plenty of that to go around. This event is a fundraiser for the Fight to Learn [...]
Talking smack and taking flak: Music Wrap Up
Bonus points if you see Everclear AND Celine Dion this week and don’t end up in the loony bin. Seriously, if you find yourself torn between which show to drop bucks on, please, I beg you, take a step back and analyze your life to date. Where did it all go wrong? Was it your [...]
With desserts this good, there’s no time for utensils: Philadelphia Dessert Guide
Don’t take this personally but if you don’t like desserts, there’s a good chance you’re weird. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. But if you do like desserts, Philadelphia is a great place to be. Today we’re going to hop around a bit and give you some ideas about where you might go to [...]
Does anyone really trust the Suggestor Guy? Philly Fringe 2008
Here we go, ladies and gents, with another exciting edition of “What the Hell Should I See At Philly Fringe Tomorrow?” Since you’ve come to me for advice, you really must be in bad shape. Lucky for you that I hand out suggestions fast and loose, with hardly a thought as to the permanent damage [...]
200 garments and a fistful of dreams: Future Faces of Fashion
It only happens once a year, Philadelphia, and each time around is an absolutely unique experience. This time, The Art Institute of Philadelphia is calling its annual fashion show “Future Faces of Fashion.” The gala event will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2008, in the Grand Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 7:00 pm.
Whether [...]
Won’t you be my neighbor? Neighborhood to Neighborhood Festival
The Neighborhood to Neighborhood Street Festival is sure to be the biggest street party since Mr. Rogers went ballistic on camera after that Dr. Pepper binge and unhooked one of his sweater buttons live in front of millions. I know you’re pushing up daisies now, Fred but we miss you, buddy. Childhood wouldn’t have been [...]
