For music outside of the mainstream, record stores have always served as a destination to discover and network. Metal and punk music is being played at many venues in the city such as Kung Fu [continue reading…]
Saturday afternoons inside The West Kensington Ministry are filled with the voices of excited young kids and the melodies floating off of the instruments they are so diligently learning to play. The West Kensington Ministry [continue reading…]
The Legendary Dobbs used its popularity in the Philadelphia music scene for a worthwhile cause. The renowned live music venue on South Street hosted The Truce Initiative’s inaugural benefit. Founded by Chuck Ahrens, the eight-month-old, [continue reading…]
Filing for bankruptcy in 2010, the Prince Music Theater at 1412 Chestnut St. did not vanish instantly but braced itself for a long goodbye. The Philadelphia Film Society recently finalized its purchase of the theater and [continue reading…]
In South Philadelphia, arts and entertainment encompasses the soul of the people. The combination of music, film and visual art, as well as the places that produce them, inspires artistic freedom and the understanding that these [continue reading…]
Drawing inspiration from the iconic “A Great Day in Harlem” photo by Art Kane in 1958 that signified unity among jazz musicians, to XXL magazine’s 1998 commemoration photo called “The Greatest Day in Hip Hop History” [continue reading…]
A mixture of art, history and parks makes Northwest Philly a diverse area for community activities and events. Check out the community treasures of the Northwest. Woodmere Art Museum This 19th-century Victorian mansion sits on six [continue reading…]
Similar to vinyl records, the Brewerytown neighborhood of Philadelphia seems to be going through a resurgence. Both residential and commercial development is evident everywhere, and the new businesses that have opened are run by passionate [continue reading…]
It’s more convenient to support a well-established band. It’s more exciting to attend a sold-out show at the prestigious Madison Square Garden instead of a three-song opening act at a bar with mildew on the [continue reading…]
Philadelphia is an artistically diverse city. It is home to many galleries and music venues. In the recent years, the number of music venues has grown, and it is affecting the already established venues in [continue reading…]
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