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Philly Beer Fests Announces Xfest on December 11th.

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by Bill Meagher

If you’re a reader of this blog who likes good beer, then there’s a good chance that you’re already primed and psyched for the Winter Beer Festival on November 14th and 15th. But right before that event kicks into full effect, it looks like Philly Beer Fests; the people behind Philadelphia’s annual Beer Week (the [...]

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Help Philadelphia Friends of the Projected Arts save 941 Theater.

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by Bill Meagher

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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Sasquatch 2010 three day passes on sale now

by Maria Christensen

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It’s never too early to start thinking about the annual Sasquatch Music Festival held over Memorial Day weekend at The Gorge Amphitheatre. Right?
If you agree, head over to Ticketmaster starting at 10 am, Saturday, November 7th to pick up a three day pass for $170. The offer is good until December 31st.
The Sasquatch Music Festival [...]

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33rd annual Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival, November 12-15, 2009

by Jonathan Mandell

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The Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival at The American Museum of Natural History is the longest-running documentary film festival in the United States. This year’s almost three dozen films includes on opening night movie, Cooking History, which is without question one of the weirder documentaries ever made. Its motto: “6 wars, 10 recipes, [...]

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The Other Israel Film Festival, Nov. 12 to Nov 19, 2009

by Jonathan Mandell

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There are more than a dozen films at the Third Annual Other Israel Film Festival, among them a satire called “Arab Labor”; a documentary, “City of Borders,” about a gay bar in Jerusalem; a portrait of an Arab-Israeli journalist felt caught in the middle (“The Arabs think he’s a collaborator. The Jews think he’s [...]

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Denver International Wine Festival

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If you love great wine and foods, the Denver International Wine Festival (DIWF) is a must-attend event. This year marks the 5th annual DIWF, which has become known as one of the premier wine and food pairing events. It showcases wineries from all over the world, beautiful fine art, and master chef’s from right here [...]

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2009 Denver Parade of Lights

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Every year, countless parades march through the streets of downtown Denver, each with its own certain pomp and circumstance. However, there is no other downtown holiday celebration that matches the masses of people who take to the streets in order to see the hundreds of thousands of lights marching through the city during the Annual [...]

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New York’s Indian Film Festival, MIACC 09, Nov 11 to 15, 2009

by Jonathan Mandell

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“Slumdog Millionaire,” “The Namesake,” and a host of other blockbuster India-oriented films had their premieres at a New York festival with a forbidding name — the Mahindra Ido-American Arts Council Film Festival or MIAAC. Starting on Wednesday, November 11th, New Yorkers will have a chance at the ninth annual Indian film festival , MIAAC 2009, [...]

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2009 New York Comedy Festival, November 4 to November 8, featuring Tracy Morgan, Ricky Gervais, Andy Samberg…and Bruce Springsteen? And Barack Obama?

by Jonathan Mandell

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Every year the New York Comedy Festival features some of the biggest names in comedy in clubs (like Caroline’s) and concert halls (like Carnegie Hall) all over the city, and this year is no different. (here’s the schedule) But this year also features Bruce Springsteen and every living United States president, past and [...]

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Philadelphia’s Second Annual Phiz Fest is Coming to the Bellevue November 12th

by Bill Meagher

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Phiz Fest is a unique public Champagne AND Sparkling Wine tasting event and the first of its kind in the Philadelphia region on Thursday November 12th at the Grand Ballroom in the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue – 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Our goal is to highlight and promote the versatility of [authentic French] [...]

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Celebrate Halloween with The Pumpkin Ale Fest!

by Alicia Benjamin

Ten smackaroos gets you in the door to sample pumpkin ales from Cambridge Brewing’s own concoctions (6, to be exact) or choose to whet your ghoulish whistle with 14 guest pumpkin ales. Pumpkin-inspired cuisine will be on the menu and bratwurst will be grilling on the patio.

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A Grindhouse Thanksgiving at Palace of Wonders

by Hunter Gorinson

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For the third year running, H Street’s Palace of Wonders will be celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday in the only way appropriate for the freaskshow/burlesque/ curio cabinet-themed bar — with cheap booze and sleazy cinema.

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CMJ Music Marathon for Friday, October 23, 2009

by Jonathan Mandell

Here are music, film, panel and special events occurring at the CMJ Marathon. (CMJ means College Music Journal, but the hundreds of events transcend any journal)
Music Recommendations For Friday October 23rd
Cruel Black Dove – 7pm at Crash Mansion
Japandroids 1:00am at Bell House
Portugal. The Man Midnight at Bowery Ballroom
The Temper Trap 11:00 at Bowery Ballroom
Bear Hands [...]

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Halloween New York 2009 – Last-minute plans; the Village Halloween Parade; 8 Halloween costume shops

by Jonathan Mandell

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There are of course many things to do on Halloween in New York – you can hold your own Halloween party, dressing up as Bernie Madoff; you can visit a haunted house, attend a Halloween concert, or just stay at home armed with Halloween candy. But just like New Year’s, New York City owns Halloween [...]

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2009 CMJ Music Marathon October 20 – October 24: I’m between gigs….How will I get paid?….

by Jonathan Mandell

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CMJ 09 Music Marathon and Music Festival will take place in New York City from October 20 – 24, 2009. This is the 29th year of the music marathon and its growth is astonishing: An estimated 120,000 fans, artists, filmmakers, and industry pros are expected to participate
Most people who attend are interested in the [...]

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