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2015 Audi FEASTIVAL Celebrates Fine Cuisine, Fantasy and Craft Cocktails for FringeArts
Story, photos by Dana J. Prophet Once a year over 70 of the finest area restaurants, bars and eateries come together to donate their time, talent and cuisine for the Audi FESTIVAL. Philly food moguls Stephen Starr, Michael Solomonov, and Audrey Claire Taichman sponsored and supported Audi FEASTIVAL to benefit FringeArts and the local Philadelphia art community. What makes this celebration different from the previous years is that it was held at the FringeArts headquarters. From the moment guests checked in, they were greeted with a visually spectacular movements from dancers, acrobats and performance artists. All of your senses were tantalized. After taking a break indulging in the many small bites and speciality cocktails,…
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Fall Into Street Art with The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the Vaulted Walkway
Photos, story by Lou Perri The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a vibrant group of art enthusiasts, hosted their most popular fundraiser of the season, this year titled Fall into Street Art. The event was held on Friday, Sept. 18, in the Museum’s Vaulted Walkway and kicks off the Young Friends’ year-long drive to support vital projects for the museum. A highlight of the evening is the fashionable dress female members wear to the fundraiser. This year’s event was led by co-chairs Christine Bugg and Paul Shifflet, who planned a street-fare-inspired menu, hand-crafted cocktails, and live entertainment by hip-hop artists Freestyle Dance Academy, Sanbrooka Productions and The…
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The Trestle Inn Gets Clean with Philadelphia Pet Hotel, PAWS at the Dog Wash
by Jean Donohue Beer, music, a 60s style go-go dancer, and… dogs? The Philadelphia Pet Hotel partnered with The Trestle Inn for an event that featured all of the above and more. Inspired by the 1970s blockbuster hit “Car Wash,” the partnership delivered a sidewalk party that was perfect for dog lovers. The event was a benefit for PAWS, Philadelphia’s largest no-kill animal shelter. For dog owners, $35 was worth a dog wash, a donation to PAWS, and two pints of Neshaminy Creek Croydon Cream Ale. For those without a dog in tow, a $20 donation to PAWS came with two pints of beer. Extras included a full bar inside The Trestle Inn…
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It’s A Hard Knock Life Interviewing Miss America Mid-Atlantic Contestants
Photos, story by Lou Perri On a mild night recently, Explore NJ moseyed on over to the Golden Nugget where the 52 Miss America contestants dined at the swimming pool deck overlooking Atlantic City. While Explore NJ enjoyed seeing the most beautiful women in the United States, the purpose was to photograph and interview the four ladies from the Mid-Atlantic states, Miss New Jersey, Miss Pennsylvania, Miss Delaware and Miss New York. Here are summaries of those young women. Miss Delaware, Brooke Mitchell, of Selbyville, Delaware, is a nineteen-year-old student at Delaware Technical and Community College, hoping for a Master’s Degree in Education, and wants to be an elementary school teacher. Her platform…
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Miss America Contestants Introduced at Kennedy Plaza on AC Boardwalk
Photos, story by Lou Perri Miss America Competition‘s 95th Anniversary gets its start with a welcoming event. The 52 contestants’ arrival ceremony kicks off a week of festivities and events around Atlantic City leading into a week of preliminary competitions, culminating in the live telecast on ABC, Sunday, Sept. 13 at 9 to 11 p.m. (EST). In attendance to welcome the contestants to Atlantic City included the organization’s partners, sponsors, and government dignitaries, including the Hon. Kim Guadagno, Lt. Governor of New Jersey; the Hon. Don Guardian, Mayor of Atlantic City; Jeff Guaracino, Executive Director, Atlantic City Alliance; Dr. Marilouise Venditti, MD, Chief Me Y the Miss America contestants gathered in front of the…
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Chug, Run, Repeat with BrewMile at XFINITY Live
Story, photos by Jordan Price It was a sweaty August evening when hundreds of thirsty runners gathered at XFINITY Live in Philadelphia for a brush with BrewMile, supporting Water.org (beer is made from some water after all). This was BrewMile’s first visit to Philadelphia, and hopefully not the last, as this particular challenge takes Philadelphia’s passion for competition, physical activity and, of course, beer to the next level. The concept is simple: drink a beer, run a quarter of a mile. Repeat three times. Celebrate accordingly with (what else?!) more beer! Costumes are encouraged, as are teams, and Philly runners really brought their A-game. There were several heats, broken down into…
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Taste of the Quarter Gains $24K for United Way
Photos, story by Lou Perri The United Way fundraiser, Taste of the Quarter, held on Monday, August 24th, attracted many who support the United Way, and others who enjoy tasting some of the Tropicana’s signature restaurants and eateries. In a report, some 926 patrons purchased tickets to the event, and United Way gained $24,635. It’s also time to meet and greet some of the local celebrities and executives in the region. For example, the United Way’s president and CEO, Jim Cawley served guests at Classic Cakes, a Philadelphia-based company that owner Howard Bush includes many Atlantic City hotel casinos as customers. Classic Cake offered guests an assortment of freshly baked…
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Gone Country: Cruising to Chef Jose Garces’ Luna Farm for Summer BBQ
by Cassie Hepler Yes, we know… You hate driving long distances out of the city into the country. So we did it for you! After about an hour of driving, we parked at Palisades Middle School (4710 Durham Rd, Kintnersville, PA 18930) that provided yellow school bus shuttles (not the short bus) to Luna Farm as parking at the farm would have been packed. Upon arrival, port-a-potties awaited those who took the hour-long drive from the city and 20 minute bus ride. And although no one actually likes using them, they were some of the cleanest around! This was the second annual Garces Foundation Summer Barbecue at Chef Garces’ Luna Farm in Ottsville,…
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From Dirty Dancing to Bonnie Raitt Hear From Academy Award Winner Franke Previte and Entertainer Lisa Sherman
Hear from Golden Globe and Academy Award winner Franke Previte, as he tells us a fun Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey story that relates to the Dirty Dancing hit “(I’ve Had) The Time of my Life”. Plus, Entertainer Lisa Sherman talks about her new show “The Best of Bonnie Raitt” which takes place Saturday July 25th at McCloone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park. Sherman shows off her musical talents as she takes you on a journey through decades of Bonnie Raitt hits. This Saturday, July 25th, 8:15 pm, Mcloones Supper club in Asbury Park NJ. THE BEST OF BONNIE RAITT, We are proud to offer a one dollar donation for every…
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Philly Phaithful: Giving T-Shirt Fashion A ‘Phresh’ Vibe While Showing Philly Pride
By Jill Beckel Photos courtesy of Dan Hershberg Dan Hershberg, owner of the online store Philly Phaithful, has loved Philadelphia his whole life. Born and raised here, he grew up in Mount Airy. His father was a professor at Penn and helped him learn what it meant to be your own boss and run your own business. Dan studied at Cornell University and has always loved sports. After graduating college, he moved back to Philly and had several jobs in the sports field including working with the Phillies and at ESPN. However, he soon grew tired of the corporate lifestyle and wanted more control of his life. He knew that he…