November 7, 2012
The only event of its kind in the world, the 11th Annual First Person Arts Festival hits Philadelphia November 7-17 celebrating the power of storytelling to foster appreciation for our unique and shared experiences. This year’s festival is action-packed, with celebrity appearances (Janeane Garofalo! Chef Marcus Samuelsson!), brand new festival ticket packages and first-time-ever kids [...]
Read more»October 15, 2012
Prohibition, the alcohol-free period in American history between 1919 and 1933, made a huge cultural impact on our nation and continues to be an influential, intriguing slice of history today. From TV shows like HBO’s Atlantic City-set Boardwalk Empire to festive 1920s celebrations around the city, the Philadelphia region toasts to Prohibition all year long. [...]
Read more»August 9, 2012
Ortlieb’s Lounge, the newly reopened Northern Liberties entertainment venue playing everything from live jazz to soul and rock, adds a new twist to Monday nights throughout August with BYOV (Bring Your Own Vinyl) and Rock Lottery. Starting at 5:30 p.m. the lounge invites you to bring your favorite records along for a one-sided spin until [...]
Read more»April 16, 2012
Tomorrow, Tuesday, April 17, Avram Hornik and his Four Corners Management (of Drinkers, Lucy’s Hat Shop, Noche and most recently Union Transfer fame) will open their newest location, entertainment venue Ortlieb’s Lounge. You remember Ortlieb’s Jazzhaus as a musical staple of Northern Liberties, a cornerstone to the Philadelphia music scene. It closed in April 2010, [...]
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