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Arts & Entertainment: Rock To The Future Providing More Than Music Education to Philly Youth

July 21, 2017 Jared Phillips 0

When Rock to the Future was started seven years ago, it had one clear goal in mind. The Kensington-based non-profit wanted to provide Philly youth an opportunity to learn instruments with after-school programs and summer camps, but [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Get Up’s Gettin’ it in the Park

June 30, 2017 Tracy Yatsko and Charles Frenette 1

Anyone who has been to the Electric Factory in the Callowhill neighborhood has seen local artist Get Up’s creations on the walls inside. The 31-year-old Kensington native has been creating street art in the city since [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

South Street: Philly’s One Stop Music Shop

June 27, 2017 Shawn Patterson 0

BridgeSet Sound is a music head’s dream. Whether you are looking for vinyl records, musical instruments of all kinds or even lessons, BridgeSet Sound, located at 710 South St., is the place to go. Steven Harner (left, above) and [Read More]

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Center City: Philadelphia’s Irish Community Supports Civil Rights

March 30, 2017 Shannon Hurley 0

People of Irish descent in Philadelphia have a history dating back to the pre-American Revolution era. According to the Global Philadelphia Association (GPA), Irish Americans make up the largest ethnic group in the Philadelphia area. [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Kensington: Musician Works to Help Band Earn Spot in Philadelphia Scene

March 23, 2017 Cameron Alexander and Kyle Morgan 0

In the madcap world of the Philadelphia music scene, Tom McHugh earned a spot in his band under the most unusual circumstances. “I actually auditioned via Craigslist,” the 22-year-old guitarist said. “The original guitarist, unbeknownst [Read More]

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Arts & Entertainment: Record Label, Store Boost Metal Scene In Philly And Beyond

December 20, 2016 Vincent Bellino 0

Beyond its popular and busy live music scene, Philadelphia has a number of small labels and record stores that stand behind heavy metal artists. These labels help to build artists, local and otherwise, from inside [Read More]

Arts and Entertainment

Fishtown: Recording Studio Quietly Making Its Name In Variety Of Genres

November 29, 2016 Vincent Bellino 0

Spice House Sound opened its doors in Fishtown two years ago, and has been quietly building itself since then. A studio partially owned by Alex Santilli with the intention of providing high quality services, Spice [Read More]

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South Philadelphia: Roger Artigiani Brings Change to 2300 Arena

October 31, 2016 Kelley L Hey and Hayley Chenoweth 0

Roger Artigiani talks about his arena like he is showing off a prized possession. “This is what we have planned for the one wall,” he said while proudly showing a picture of a mural of [Read More]

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Newbold: A Love For Argentine Tango Dancing

June 20, 2016 Catherine Elaine Campana 1

Sarah Chung and Damian Lobato are professional Argentine Tango dancers. The two teach their own private and group dance lessons at their home on South 19th Street and at a studio in Center City. Chung was [Read More]

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill: Local Music Store Provides a Unique Experience for Shoppers

April 1, 2016 Chelsea E Titlow 0

Hideaway Music is a store located in Chestnut Hill that sells CDs, DVDs, vinyl, and vintage audio equipment. “I was looking for something else to do professionally,” said storeowner Brian Reisman, who opened the shop 13 [Read More]

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