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Perfect Fall Night at Fairmount Park’s GLOW in the Park at Smith Memorial Arch
Photos, video, story by Cassie Hepler If there’s only one awesome thing about Philadelphia, it is the extensive park system that balances the concrete jungle. Most notably, Fairmount Park which consists of 63 parks, with 9,200 acres, all overseen by the Philadelphia Department of Parks and Recreation, successor to the Fairmount Park Commission in 2010. The Fairmount Park Conservancy kicked off their 4th annual event to showcase Philly’s amazing parks and build the next generation of park champions at GLOW in the Park. On an almost picture perfect fall night, the weather decided to wait one more day to dip down into freezing digits. The glorious architectural landmark and gateway to West Fairmount…
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Atlanta, Georgia’s Sweetwater Brewing Company Debuts Delicious IPA’s at Devil’s Den
Story by Elspeth Misiaszek, photos by Cassie Hepler Pop quiz: Which Extra Pale Ale is the second largest seller in the United States? If you guessed 420 Extra Pale Ale by Sweetwater, give yourself a pat on the back. With a limited line of craft brews, you’d never guess that Sweetwater Brewing Company has become the little brewery that could. Over the last several months, their phenomenal popularity has helped them break into more and more markets across the U.S. – and they’ve finally come to Philly. On Tuesday, Explore Philly joined Sweetwater representatives at the Devil’s Den in South Philly to give their delicious craft a warm welcome to our…
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America’s Next Top Model Alum Cory Wade Presents Fashion Under The Shambles
Photos, story by Deja Cromartie The title “Fashion Under The Shambles,” might lead one to believe that it was a disaster, but the fashion was nothing but the latest in cutting edge street style. America’s Next Top Model 2nd runner up, on the show’s first co-ed cycle, Cory Wade Hindorff served of the Master of Ceremonies for the 2nd annual event.The weather was slightly cool, but perfect for attendees to show off their fall style.The outdoor fashion show featured everything from clothing, accessories, and wigs from boutiques in the South Street District. The mood was set with decorative lighting and upbeat sounds from DJ Static Reach. The night started with…
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Dracula Swoops Into Claridge Hotel on Halloween for Atlantic City Ballet
Story by Lou Perri With October comes the Halloween season with youngsters dressed in costume going about trick or treating. The Atlantic City Ballet’s Dracula moves into the Claridge Hotel with Halloween performances. Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without taking in a performance of Atlantic City Ballet’s “Dracula”. Since 2006, “Dracula” has been mesmerizing audiences with its spell binding choreography, beautiful costumes and captivating music. This year Dracula makes another haunting return to the Claridge Hotel in Atlantic City. “Dracula,” an original work, choreographed by Artistic Director, Phyllis Papa, is a full length ballet that has captured audience’s imaginations with hypnotic fascination. “Despite the reputation of the main character,…
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New Exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art: Audubon to Warhol, The Art of American Still Life
Photos, story by Lou Perri Timothy Rub, the Philadelphia Art Museum executive director, and his able staff, have done it again, offering the region an exciting still life art exhibit, and bringing in the Peale family at the preview event on Thursday, Oct. 22, to share in the wonderful works of art including many Peale paintings. The Philadelphia Museum of Art brings a major exhibition surveying nearly two centuries of the most intimate, intricate, and varied genre of painting practiced in the United States. Audubon to Warhol: The Art of American Still Life will explore the nature and development of still-life painting in this country from the days of the…
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Wizards Cast a Spell Once Again on Chestnut Hill at the Harry Potter Festival
Stories, photos by Jill Beckel Do you consider yourself a wizard, witch or just an ordinary muggle? If you don’t know what we’re talking about, you must have been living under a rock for the past 15 years. Wizards and muggles alike flocked to Chestnut Hill, PA for the annual Harry Potter Festival on Oct. 16 to 17th where Chestnut Hill turned into the much-loved fictional wizarding world of Harry Potter. The magic-filled weekend started with a Harry Potter Pub Crawl. True, there’s not much drinking in J. K. Rowling‘s books or in the movies, but the Hogwarts students did really seem to enjoy those butterbeers! Who really needs an excuse to do a pub crawl anyway? From…
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Get Your Geek On! One Weekend Left to Show Your True Colors at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire
Photos, story by Cassie Hepler The 35th annual season of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire at Mount Hope Winery kicked off all the way back when it was hot and humid (August 1, 2015) and continues every Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to roughly 8 p.m. until Oct. 25. We say roughly because we were still meandering around until 9 p.m. and were the last car in the free, grassy knoll lot – a sign of true geekdom. Each weekend showcases a unique theme that offers a different experience every time. We chose to attend the Halloween themed weekends toward the middle of October for maximum nerd-watching enjoyment. Themed entertainment, spontaneous music…
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Introducing SOUTH: Bynum Brothers’ New Kitchen, Jazz, Bar and Restaurant in North Philly
Photos, story by Lou Perri In a recent revival of North Philly, we can now add another jazz gem to the list, located down the street from the Divine Lorraine (soon to be apartment buildings upstairs and commercial downstairs). Welcome SOUTH: Kitchen, Jazz, Bar to the expansive list of top-tier night life establishments with a top of the line venue and restaurant at 600 N. Broad Street. Pioneering restaurateurs and jazz aficionados Robert and Benjamin Bynum, who have brought such fine venues as Warmdaddy’s, Relish, Paris Bistro, and the late Zanzibar Blue to the City of Brotherly Love, are reaching out yet again with a beautiful three-room establishment featuring a top of…
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Naveda: A Fashion Brand to Keep an Eye On
Story, photos by Tori Radday Amy Devan, fashion designer of Naveda, celebrated a fall preview of her line with an intimate gathering of fashion insiders at the Granary apartments in Philadelphia. Devan has showed her collection at New York Fashion Week as well as London Fashion Week. The small crowd buzzed with excitement, as they were able to see the designs up close and chat with Devan about them. A relaxed, high-class atmosphere greeted guest as they walked in. Laid back, hip music such as the XX (yes, that really is their band name! They’re sort of modern chillwave music) and the Neighborhood provided background noise as the attendees mingled and…
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The Wall Cycling Studio Launches New Locale in Phoenixville
Photos, story by Christine Tarlecki Trimble Welcome to Phoenixville’s newest business – The Wall Cycling Studio! Complete with a barre for workouts and spin bikes for a rockin’ workout, this space is the place you want to be to sweat! Owner Juliet is so excited to be a part of the Phoenixville community. “It’s an up and coming place, it’s just exploding and we want to be a part of that as well as bringing serious fitness to this area,” she said. The Wall Cycling Studio is expanding its current location in Manayunk at 100 Levering Street, and the newest location in Phoenixville is at 260 Bridge Street on the 2nd floor…