Art

Holiday Happenings in Philadelphia 2009

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The Holiday season is upon us yet again, and that means that there are plenty of upcoming events that are set to spread good cheer. Some are timeless musicals like the Nutcracker, while others include a karaoke gong show hosted by a villain that makes The Grinch look like a softy. Here’s a look at [...]

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Dance

Dirty Projectors at Bowery Ballroom, Savion Glover at Blue Note TONIGHT

by Jonathan Mandell

Dirty Projectors at Bowery Ballroom with one-woman band tUnE-yArDs
Milton Nascimento at Carnegie Hall.
Big Star + Kurt Vile and the Violators at Brooklyn Masonic Temple
Savion Glover: Jammin’ with the Masters at Blue Note
Star tap dancer Savion Glover matches and jazz drummer Roy Haynes.
Our Hit Parade at Joe’s Pub at the Public Theater

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Dance

Thievery Corporation Return with Exclusive DJ Set at the 18th Street Lounge

by Hunter Gorinson
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Though their most recent tour this past October passed over DC in lieu of Charm City, fans of Thievery Corporation needn’t head into the new year without a live dose their trademark down tempo, genre-tripping electronica. On Saturday, December 12th, the DJ duo will get behind the decks at co-founder Eric Hilton’s 18th Street Lounge for an exclusive set that promises to dive deeply into their respective collections of esoteric aural oddities.

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Art

Help Philadelphia Friends of the Projected Arts save 941 Theater.

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Awhile back Culturemob covered how 941 Theater was a strong supporter of cinema, arts, and music in the community. And since that blog it was recognized for it’s dedication and won a Citypaper Choice Award. But unfortunately the theater was forced to shut down by L&I, and is now in a dire situation. From their [...]

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Comedy

Hollywood Happenings: Oscar hosts Baldwin and Martin, Kathy Griffins New Show

by Leah Gillis
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The Oscars are around the corner so buzz about the new host was building – especially when the brit Gervais was announced as the Golden Globes Host this year (the Foreign Press is really going with the foreign thing, huh. Wonder if it will be a trend??) Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin are on tap [...]

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Dance

‘This Is It’ Michael Jackson Review Round Up

by Leah Gillis
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Elizabeth Taylor wrote on Twitter that it’s, ‘the single most brilliant piece of filmmaking I have ever seen.’  In case her thoughts weren’t clear she added that she, ‘truly thinks it should be nominated in every category conceivable.’
Most people agree that this movie is well made, has heart and gives a view into a world [...]

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Comedy

Guide to what’s going on During Thanksgiving Eve in Philadelphia 2009

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Thanksgiving is fundamentally a time for gathering among family and enjoying that epic turkey dinner. But for many it also marks one of the first big four day weekends before the end of the year. And because of that very reason it usually starts off with a bang that has made Thanksgiving Eve one of [...]

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Community

Halloween In Los Angeles: The Largest North American Event, Queen Mary Shipwreck and Costume Shops

by Leah Gillis
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Sure there is Knotts Scary Farms and Disney and Universal Studios.  But did you know that the Queen Mary in Long Beach gets transformed with spooky mazes and dance parties for Halloween?  You can get in on the fun starting October 27th continuing through Halloween. www.queenmaryshipwreck.com

If you haven’t gotten your pumpkin, the Santa Monica [...]

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Dance

Upcoming Philadelphia Concert Watch for November 2009. Featuring Nationally Touring Acts!

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Trying to find the best shows going on next month, but are too overwhelmed by how many choices are out there? Here’s a Look at some November shows that might just be a little too good to pass up! and note, while this list primarily features Philadelphia, it showcases bands who are currently touring the [...]

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Dance

Brooklyn Farmers Ball at the Brooklyn Lyceum with Rude Mechanical Orchestra, Spanglish Fly, October 27

by Jonathan Mandell
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What is the Brooklyn Farmers Ball and why is it in Brooklyn?
It is, bluntly, a fundraiser – but it is also fun (and, as fundraisers go, pretty cheap — $12-$25)
How is it fun? You might not meet any actual farmers, but from 7 p.m. to midnight on October 27th, you get to dine and [...]

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Dance

Philadanco to Kick Off 40th Season at the Kimmel Center November 12th-15th

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Philadanco Performance at Montco
The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) founded by Joan Myers Brown in 1970, is a modern contemporary dance company that tours nationally and internationally. For 34 years, the company has traveled the country and the world, performing before sold-out audiences of diverse people of all ages, creed, ethnicity and cultural traditions. PHILADANCO has [...]

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Dance

Game X. Games & Media Expo is Coming to the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center October 23rd-25th

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GameX (Games & Media Expo), scheduled October 23-25, 2009 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, is a national game consumer show and ‘pop culture’ festival produced by Virtual Rush Gaming and NBC 10, designed to draw from national, regional and local audiences of game players, film and TV fans, comic book buffs and tech enthusiasts. [...]

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Dance

A Guide to What’s Going on in Philadelphia During Halloween 2009

by Bill Meagher
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You probably already have that epic costume planned out. But you’re still looking for that place to spend time with ghouls, ghosts, and other things that go bump in the night? Here’s a look at just some of the big events that wil be going on during Halloween 2009 in Philadelphia.
The Martha Graham Cracker All-Night [...]

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Dance

Savion Glover at The Broad Stage at Santa Monica College

by Leah Gillis
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Tony Award winner Savion Glover (for Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk) brings Bare Soundz to The Broad Stage at Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center for its West Coast Premiere on October 10.  The show is touring the states, so check out the site for others locations.
Billed as a “heart stopping showcase [...]

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Comedy

Glee Returns, Leno Kicks Butt and Kanye (finally) Apologizes to Taylor

by Leah Gillis
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It’s not surprise that Melrose Place has returned because the weeks news stories seem like story lines from the show (maybe its why I haven’t tuned in very much, no need.  Truth be told I tried to watch but it was quite bad.  I don’t remember the first series being quite this bad, acting or [...]

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