Holiday

Upcoming Philadelphia Concert Watch for December 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? Just missed getting tickets for that Lady Gaga show, and need another one to compensate? Here’s a Look at some November shows that might just be a little too good to pass up! And [...]

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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

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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Art

NxtUpPhilly – A Two Week Open Calender of Events Celebrating Philadelphia’s Creativity and Community

by Bill Meagher

NxtUp Philly is a two–week open calendar of events celebrating Philadelphia’s creativity, commerce and community.
Running from October 5 to 16, 2009, NxtUp Philly will feature
more than 300 creative and innovative events taking place throughout our region.
The festivities include big events like DesignPhiladelphia, the Global Creative Economy Convergence Summit, Ignite Philly, NxtUp Education, Fashion Week and [...]

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Music

The Top Philadelphia Concerts for September 2009

by Bill Meagher
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Trying to find the best shows going on this month, but are too overwhelmed by how many choices are out there? Here’s a Look at some September shows that might just be a little too good to pass up!
AA Bondy Friday September 11th at Kung Fu Necktie 7:30PM
People have been taking note of AA Bondy [...]

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Music

Philebrity and Matador to Join Forces for Kurt Vile Week in October

by Bill Meagher

Philadelphia psychedelic pop funk blues crooner Kurt Vile is the newest musician to sign onto Matador Records. Since the label has featured musicians like Cat Power, Pavement, Jay Reatard, Yo La Tengo, and Belle & Sebastian over the years it is the perfect label to showcase the music of the twang studded guitarist. Matador will [...]

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Festival

Philadelphia Hooks Up Some Huge Events During 4th Of July Weekend

by Bill Meagher

Sheryl Crow might be the act act to spark some fireworks during Philadelphia’s Welcome America spectacular on the the evening of the 4th. But since Uwishunu just broke that hometown heroes The Roots are the other big band to play this year it looks she won’t be the only one making some explosions during it. [...]

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