Santa isn’t the only thing that’s big this holiday season. Wired 96.5, an FM radio station in the Philadelphia market, is preparing for its 2nd annual Big Philly Show Bike Drive. Wired 96.5 has frequently [continue reading…]
For Gary Dann, a professional drummer and the owner of The Boom Room music studio in Fishtown, Painted Bride Art Center is as a place that believes in the artistic community. “There are very few [continue reading…]
There is a party going on in Philadelphia that is unlike any other. Get Lucid, the self-proclaimed activist dance party, is a unique blend of musicians, writers, visual artists and performers that gather together in [continue reading…]
Andrew Ha describes his relationship with music as a marriage, but it’s not his only commitment. Like many working Americans, Ha holds regular job hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; he works for the Jewish [continue reading…]
Philadelphia Neighborhoods’ arts and entertainment section is not a place that you will likely find gossip about Jay Z and Beyonce’s possible new baby, but rather how local Philadelphia-based artistic and entertainment acts are shaping [continue reading…]
El Centro de Oro, the golden center, fosters Latino dance, music and culture in Fairhill, while also bringing light to an abundance of resources available in the community. This has been showcased since 1979 at [continue reading…]
The final Night Market of the year hit Chinatown last Thursday, with more than 60 of the city’s food trucks along with live music and traditional Chinese dances. The Food Trust organized the first Night Market [continue reading…]
As a real-estate developer and architect, Gary Reuben (above) can be found making a living through his work as the owner and operator of the Wolf Building, on Callowhill at 12th Street. After purchasing the building [continue reading…]
The music is loud, strobe lights are flashing and the crowd is going wild. However, while everyone is partying, hospitality manager and event coordinator CJ Weaber is working behind the scenes. Weaber assesses every detail [continue reading…]
Morgan’s Pier is entering its third summertime season since its grand opening in April 2012. The popular waterfront bar, restaurant and music venue has experienced significant success in its first two summers and has even [continue reading…]
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