October 10, 2012
New Leash On Life USA — the non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of prison inmates and saving the lives of abandoned shelter dogs by helping them develop new skills, experience positive reinforcement, and grow from the caring partnerships they create together — takes a figurative gamble every day. That’s why its upcoming Casino Royale [...]
Read more»October 9, 2012
What better way to encourage literacy than to watch local celebrities read Dr. Seuss books at rapid speeds? On Thursday, October 11, First Book Philadelphia will be holding its second annual “Speed Read” festival at the Union League. Listen to some of Philadelphia’s finest compete to be the fastest Dr. Seuss reader. Pennsylvania State Treasurer Rob [...]
Read more»October 5, 2012
The stunning Philadelphia skyline from time to time throws its luminary power behind a specific cause and related color. In January, the Center City skyline went yellow in support of the Alex’s Lemonade Stand Lemon Ball. During July 4th, the Benjamin Franklin Bridge often turns red, blue and white, and when the Eagles nab a [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
More than a dozen bars, lounges and coffee houses across Philadelphia will once again donate a percentage of their day’s proceeds to help fund four local HIV/AIDS service organizations during the third annual Bar AIDS this Thursday, September 27. Bar AIDS is part of a national movement that began in Chicago seven years ago and [...]
Read more»September 18, 2012
This Thursday, September 20, grab lunch with Iron Chef Jose Garces at The Porch At 30th Street Station. He’ll be conducting a cooking demo from noon-1 p.m. Plus, when you donate $10 to Philabundance, nab tasty samples from five Garces restaurants: JG Domestic, Chifa, Distrito, Garces Trading Company and Amada, plus Guapos Tacos food truck. Samples are available from 11 a.m.-2 p.m, but make sure you arrive early so you can secure a seat at one of The Porch’s colorful tables. Enjoy Iron Chef-caliber lunch and help feed families at the same time. Now that’s what we call a working lunch. [UCD]
September 14, 2012
Taking a page out of Diner en Blanc’s book, Philabundance and Reserve Steakhouse are partnering up to host a lunchtime Pop-Up Picnic this Tuesday, September 18. From noon-3 pm., get outside on a workday lunch break for the benefit of a great city organization. Event location is the Irish Memorial Park at Penn’s Landing, at [...]
Read more»September 12, 2012
Enjoy an evening in the quaint PHS Pop-Up Garden this Thursday, September 13, for the benefit of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s City Harvest program, which fights hunger across the city. Located on Walnut Street between 19th and 20th Streets, the backyard garden, adorned with splashes of colorful plantings, chairs and umbrellas, invites guests to mingle around the picnic tables for an evening happy hour, complete with cocktails and fresh bites from garden sponsor Chipotle. Your contribution ($50) can be made online. [PHS Pop-Up Garden]
August 27, 2012
You’ve driven, biked and run over it. Taken Instagram pictures of it. You may have even rowed under it. Now you have the chance to dance on it. Because the East Falls Development Corporation is hosting its Second Annual Dance on the Falls Bridge on Saturday evening, September 8. In addition to dancing the night [...]
Read more»August 27, 2012
Each year, the Friends of Penn Treaty Park present the one-of-a-kind Champagne in the Park event, combining a lively and relaxing evening on the Delaware with food and drink from great local establishments, jazz and conversation. This year’s Champagne in the Park is set for Friday, September 7. And you should plan on going. Tickets [...]
Read more»August 24, 2012
Beer loving do-gooders take note: Drink Philly’s first annual Phestiv-Ale, a celebration of beer that benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is just a few weeks away. More than 50 different beers from breweries such as Allagash, Flying Dog, Evil Genius, Oskar Blues, Six Point and many others will be sampled while food will be available [...]
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