May 1, 2013
Take note, music fans. The Roots Picnic, the annual music extravaganza from our hometown hip-hop heroes, returns for its sixth year on June 1. With a reputation as the hardest working band in music, The Roots deliver a blockbuster day of concerts every year. This year’s show is set to hit Festival Pier at Penn’s [...]
Read more»January 24, 2013
The 2013 Roots Picnic musical lineup was released earlier this week, and the roster does not disappoint. This year’s show returns to Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing on Saturday, June 1 and as always, the lineup boasts talent from a wide range of genres, including Gary Clark Jr., Solange, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, How To Dress Well, Naughty By Nature and, of course, The Roots. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 25 at noon, at ticketmaster.com. Check out Philly 360° for the full 2013 Roots Picnic lineup and a video from last year’s festivities. [Philly 360°]
January 11, 2013
Funnyman Wyatt Cenac, of The Daily Show with John Stewart fame, is coming to Philly for a one-night engagement at the historic Trocadero Theatre on Friday, January 18 — and Philly 360° is giving away tickets! For a chance to win a pair of tickets to Cenac’s show, just head over to Philly 360° and fill out the entry form by Wednesday, January 16. And for those not lucky enough to win, tickets for the show are currently available at Ticketfly.com, but move quickly before they’re gone. It’s sure to be a hilarious night of comedy. [Philly 360°]
December 12, 2012
From January 25 through June 30, the African American Museum in Philadelphia celebrates the glory and talent of one of Motown’s most pioneering and influential musical acts with the Come See About Me: The Mary Wilson Supremes Collection exhibition. Featuring more than 30 gowns worn by the iconic musical trio — maintained in a personal [...]
Read more»November 19, 2012
Tonight, Monday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m., White Pines Productions is staging a reading at Christ Church Neighborhood House of a new play called Rustin & The March, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in 2013. The play tells the story of Bayard Rustin; he was an MLK mentor, architect of [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Contest Alert: Our sister site, Philly 360°, is giving away two tickets to see hip-hop veterans Cypress Hill (the group responsible for the classic party song Insane in the Membrane) live in concert on November 27 at the historic Trocadero Theatre. For a chance to win, visit Philly 360° and fill out the contest form by Monday, November 19. You can enter once per day, per email address so remember to return daily to better your chances! Legendary act performing at a legendary venue… perfect match.
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October 18, 2012
Two of the most influential figures in jazz, Chick Corea and Gary Burton, are coming to the Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall November 9. The Grammy-winning duo will highlight music from their latest collaborative effort, Hot House, featuring the Harlem String Quartet. The explorative album features new takes on the music of Weill, Monk, Joabim and The Beatle’s Lennon and McCartney. Tickets to the performance, sure to treat every type of music fan, are available now ($45-$65) for an unforgettable musical evening. [Kimmel Center]
August 17, 2012
Philly 360° recently took acclaimed poet and painter Danny Simmons on a With Art Philadelphia™ tour of Philadelphia’s vibrant art scene, visiting hotspots like the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the Barnes Foundation, the Brandywine Workshop and more. Head over to philly360.com to see a slideshow of of Simmons’ trip and video of the artist as he makes his way through the city and not only checks out some incredible art, but also learns a bit about the history of the various institutions he visits along the tour. [Philly 360°]
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»August 1, 2012
Though the “Made In America” music festival takes over Benjamin Franklin Parkway in just a month, the two-day concert, curated and headlined by Jay-Z, is still adding huge acts to the lineup — including hip-hop superstar Drake, Philly’s own Jill Scott and the legendary Run DMC, among others. The new additions will be joining Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, [...]
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