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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Festival

Sasquatch 2010 three day passes go on sale this morning

by Maria Christensen
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t’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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Music

Bon Jovi coming to Seattle, ticket presale has a catch

by Maria Christensen
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Bon Jovi will be playing Key Arena in February but tickets go on sale to the public Monday, November 9th. Of course there will be a ticket presale starting Thursday, November 5th at 10 am that lasts until 10 pm Sunday, November 8th.
o what’s the catch? You have to buy the digital version of the [...]

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Los Angeles

Harry Shearer, Wierd Al, Christopher Guest, Jane Lynch and Others: Holiday Fun at Santa Monica Broad Stage:

by Leah Gillis
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Judith Owen and Harry Shearer’s Holiday Sing Along is coming to bring cheer to all our holidays.  The event that started in their living room with friends has grown and now it’s in a space that those not invited to their home can enjoy.
At The Broad Stage in Santa Monica (see previous posts for other [...]

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Los Angeles

Silversun Pickups with Dandy Warhols, Matt and Kim at Universal

by Leah Gillis
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November 3 at 7:15pm begins an awesome show at the Gibson Amphitheatre at Universal City Walk. Tickets are still available for this East Side peoples dream concert trio.
All the bands are great live (ask anyone that’s seen them, I’m sure they would love to tell you), with my personal fav being the Silversun Pickups [...]

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Los Angeles

Jay-Z With N.E.R.D At Los Angeles’ Pauley Pavilion

by Leah Gillis
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So Halloween is over, folks.
Yes, you have to put away your costume (or not, it is L.A. after all) and move onto the rest of the holiday season (Veterans Day in a few!) and stock up on costumes for next year as they are super cheap right now.  You have to recall all the things [...]

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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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Art

Hip Hop Sulha Hits SOB’s

by Irene Fishman

With all the hateration out there, it’s always nice to see a neat event like Hip Hop Sulha! For music lovers all over, check out SOB’s on November 11. Get your tickets right here, they’re a steal at $10 a pop!
Much love to my buddy J Stone, the amazing human beatbox, for spreading this amazing [...]

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Chicago

Win FREE tickets to see Flyleaf at The Bottom Lounge 11/10

by Carrie Williams
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Sounds too good to be true? Well, it’s for real!

One winner will receive two FREE tickets to see Flyleaf, courtesy of TotalAssault.com!
When? Tuesday, November 10
Where? The Bottom Lounge
What time? 8 p.m.
All you have to do is leave a comment below showing some love for Flyleaf. One lucky winner will be chosen by a [...]

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Music

The Cranberries reunite, will bring their tour to Seattle 12/7/09

by Maria Christensen
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Although The Cranberries never actually used the words “breaking up,” they certainly haven’t released a new album in eight years – the last being ‘Wake Up and Smell the Coffee’ in 2001 – or been on tour together for the last seven years.
hile each band member has had plenty to keep them busy with [...]

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Los Angeles

Metallica Helps In Hunt For Missing Fan

by Leah Gillis
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It’s not often that bands get involved in their fans lives, it’s usually the other way around.
But Metallica is no ordinary band.
They are the kind of band that actually most everyone likes. You might not be a metal head, but something about one of their songs pulls you in and you like it, and as [...]

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Los Angeles

U2 at the Rose Bowl. YouTube anyone?

by Leah Gillis
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I had heard about this show for months.
If you didn’t live in advanced society you probably didn’t know that U2 had a concert last night with an expected 100,000 people at the Rose Bowl in LA.  It was known to me because I have lot of L.A. friends that saw the show and music obsessed [...]

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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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Music

American Songbook at Lincoln Center January 13 to March 6, 2010: Los Lobos, Chita Rivera, Dirty Projectors, Rufus Wainwright; Tributes to Billie Holliday, Doris Day, Gershwin et al…

by Jonathan Mandell
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Lincoln Center just released its schedule for its 2010 American Songbook series, which runs from January 13th to March 6th and features 19 concerts by singers in a remarkable variety of styles and tributes, from Rufus Wainwright joining a whole mess of other singers in tribute to Jewish songwriters (George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Harold Arlen) [...]

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