Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Gableman changes his mind about that Rindfleisch appeal #JohnDoe #JohnDoeII #JohnDoe2
“A Wisconsin Supreme Court justice on Tuesday withdrew his unusual request asking for his colleagues on the state’s highest court to review its decision not to hear an appeal of a felony conviction from a former aide to Gov. Scott Walker.” – source Interesting. I feel loathe to speculate about this turn of events because more »
Monday, June 29, 2015
Summer Break
The Hidden City Daily team is taking a short summer vacation. We'll be back next Monday, July 6th. Have a great Fourth of July!
Sunday, June 28, 2015
Video Interlude: Philadelphia Celebrates Today’s Historic Supreme Court Ruling In Favor Of Marriage Equality
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To celebrate today's historic Supreme Court ruling, Visit Philadelphia released this video to congratulate America on marriage equality.
In 2004, Philadelphia became the first destination in the world to broadcast a gay-themed television commercial, Philadelphia Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay
a campaign that went on to garner international awards and recognitions for Visit Philadelphia.
In 2015, over Fourth of July weekend, Philadelphia will mark the 50th Anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement, with a re-enactment of the Reminder Day demonstrations in front of Independence Hall, a wreath-laying ceremony at the historic marker that acknowledges the site of the demonstrations, panel discussions, a festival, concerts and more.
Today, the City of Brotherly Love is a welcoming place for people from around the world, and we’re thrilled to commemorate the historic Supreme Court ruling.
For more on LGBT events and activities in Philadelphia, click here.
MORE INFO:
Video: Philadelphia Celebrates Marriage Equality [visitphilly.com]
Mackey family commend patriarch through Gary Papa run
A West Passyunk native and cancer patient bonded with loved ones through the Gary Papa Run.
So many people hold her father, Tim Mackey, in such high regard that Katrina Mackey-Callahan has often heard them wish they could belong to her family. The doting daughter, other relatives and a number of...
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Real estate market recap, June 22-26
Here's what happened this week in the real estate market ...
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The Visit Philly Beer Garden Series Brings Happy Hour To Spruce Street Harbor Park After The Tall Ships Festival Today, June 26, 5-8 P.M.
The Tall Ships Festival runs on the Delaware River Waterfront today through 5 p.m. Stop by Spruce Street Harbor Park for happy hour after the festival! (Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia)
Ahoy, Philly. The weekend has arrived, and with it the first Tall Ships Philadelphia-Camden 2015 and the return of the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series happy hour at Spruce Street Harbor Park.
Today, June 26, the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series continues its early-summer residency at Spruce Street Harbor Park (SSHP) on the Delaware River Waterfront.
With the Tall Ships Festival in town, this week’s Visit Philly Beer Garden Series happy hour will be the place to be.
The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, but the riverfront recreation can continue into the evening at Spruce Street Harbor Park and RiverRink Summerfest.
From 5 to 8 p.m. today, head down to Spruce Street Harbor Park to take advantage of the only happy hour opportunity at the park yup, that means deals on craft beer.
For more on the Tall Ships Festival, check out our complete guide right here.
Visit Philly Beer Garden Series Happy Hour Deals
Running every Friday all summer long (except next week July 3), the weekly happy-hour series hits some of the best of Philly's beer garden scene, starting with Spruce Street Harbor Park.
With its expansive layout, multiple bars, hammock garden and picnic table lounge, Spruce Street Harbor Park is a perfect stop for the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series.
From 5 to 8 p.m. at Spruce Street Harbor Park, score specials on craft brews including $4 Victory Summer Love Ale, Yards Brewing Company Philadelphia Pale Ale and Yuengling Summer Wheat.
#VISITPHILLY Photo Spot
While at Spruce Street Harbor Park, be sure to look out for the big red Visit Philly Adirondack chair it's a perfect photo op to Instagram.
This summer, six #VISITPHILLY Photo Spots are located at highly trafficked and iconic areas throughout the city — including Spruce Street Harbor Park and RiverRink Summerfest. chair
Snap the shot, then tag the photos with #visitphilly and #sshp your photo might just be featured on visitphilly.com or uwishunu.com!
Plus, the Visit Philly team will be at Spruce Street Harbor Park today with free summer giveaways (think sunglasses and koozies) for folks snapping great happy hour shots in the big red Visit Philly Adirondack chair.
See you on the waterfront!
Visit Philly Beer Garden Series: Week 6 Tall Ships Festival
When: Friday, June 26, 5-8 p.m.
Where: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 401 S. Columbus Boulevard at Spruce Street
Cost: Free admission; Pay as you go food and drink
More info: www.visitphilly.com
[UPDATE! POSTPONED] The 40th Street Summer Series Returns This Saturday, June 27 With A Performance By Ballet X
Make your way to 40th and Walnut streets for the June edition of the 40th Street summer series, a free music event.
(Photo by Ben Tran for University City District)
UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Check here for new date information.
If free fun is your jam, head to the 40th Street Summer Series, a summertime outdoor performing arts event at 40th and Walnut streets.
Tomorrow, June 27 at 6 p.m. the series will return for its June event where performances by Ballet X, the city’s acclaimed modern ballet group, and Kyo Daiko, a local taiko drumming group, will be featured. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets to spread out on during the show.
The free fun doesn’t stop at performances, though, concert attendees can also enjoy free Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and Philly pretzels, face painting, balloon animals and juggling demonstrations.
All aspects of this Saturday night event are free. The series will take place behind the Walnut West Free Library.
Beyond this event, the series continues on Saturdays, July 25, August 29, and September 26.
UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather. Check here for new date information.
40th Street Summer Series 2015
When: Saturday, June 27, 6 p.m. UPDATE: This event has been postponed due to inclement weather.
Where: 40th and Walnut streets
Cost: Free
More info: www.universitycity.org
The presidential clown car: Trump trumps Walker, Bernie’s coming to WI, Jill Stein is in, and More
TRUMP ON TOP A FOX poll puts Jeb at #1 and Trump at #2 in New Hampshire. Scott Walker is not in the top. This Politico article says that the numbers are too good to be true and quotes pollsters who say “Everybody should calm down“. Whatever the case, I’m still going to take pleasure more »
Friday, June 26, 2015
When Pastorius Monument Unsettled Germantown
Contemplating monumental art in Germantown, a look at Indego's great two-month numbers, another pilot program to get more school funding, and a textile warehouse conversion in Queen Village
Awesome: Rainbow-Colored Crosswalks Are Now In Place In Philadelphia’s Gayborhood
Philadelphia now has its first rainbow-colored crosswalks at 13th and Locust streets. (Photo by P. Butler for Visit Philadelphia)
The rainbows have landed.
Philadelphia’s Gayborhood just became even more colorful with the brand-new addition of rainbow-colored crosswalks at the intersection of 13th and Locust.
The neighborhood already posts rainbow-branded street signs, an internationally recognized welcome symbol that demonstrates a city's commitment to diversity and inclusiveness. The rainbow symbol, sometimes called "the freedom flag," was created by San Francisco artist Gilbert Baker and displays the six colors of the rainbow.
Now, thanks to commitments from Philly Pride Presents and the City of Philadelphia, permanent rainbow-colored crosswalks have been installed at the intersection of 13th and Locust streets.
The crosswalks are scheduled to be dedicated during a ceremony on July 5 at the Annual Reminders Block Party, which will coincide with a citywide celebration of the 50th anniversary of the first group LGBT-rights demonstrations in the nation in Philadelphia.
With the installation, Philadelphia joins a short-list of other North American cities like San Francisco and Vancouver that have installed rainbow crosswalks.
See below for a look at these colorful beauties and take a walk to check them out for yourself. Don’t forget to use #visitphilly when posting those images!
MORE INFO:
Gayborhood to get rainbow crosswalks [Philadelphia Gay News]
MORE INFO:
FIRST LOOK: Philadelphia's Rainbow Crosswalks [G Philly]
(@christuanquin)Summer Theater Musts
Sure, most Philadelphia theater companies take a break in the summer and come back strong in the fall. But there are still a bunch of chances to see some really great talent on stages across the city through August.
BalletX brings its summer series alive with a tribute to veteran BalletX...
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Concert Photos: Courtney Barnett @ Union Transfer 6/15
A belated slideshow featuring honorary Philadelphian but actual Australian Courtney Barnett.
Surveillance seals arrest
Authorities arrested a Point Breeze man for an alleged theft in South of South.
On June 18, the Philadelphia Police Department announced the May 15 arrest of Raymond Anthony Hepburn. Law enforcement officials had been seeking the 45-year-old since March 30, when he supposedly fled from a business...
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
Gableman hopes to reel Rindfleisch (and Scott Walker’s secrets) back to Wisconsin
Dear Readers: We have some John Doe II news to talk about. I’m not absolutely positive what’s up – but I have some strong suspicions, which I will go into. Whatever’s going down, the timing of this could not be more threatening to Scott Walker’s impending presidential campaign. First you need to know that the more »
Reactivating Kensington’s Megalots
The shifting winds of development in Kensington, a new RCO for East Falls, and soliciting feedback on bike lane protectors on Walnut Street Bridge
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Why can cops tote guns into WI schools now? The NRA called for that after Sandy Hook
As of today, Scott Walker signed bills* that remove the 48 hour waiting period on handgun purchases in WI and to allow retired and off-duty cops to roam while armed on school property. A friend on facebook said today, “I am very curious why anyone needs to carry a gun into our schools? Also how more »
23 Signs You Never Finish What You Started
Sometimes you just can’t bring yourself to get things done… 1.
Saying goodbye to a good dog (dag) is worse than an Eagles losing season…
Hudson Hawk’s just-departed buddy “T-Bone”…
One of our longest-term posters and Eagles fans here lost his dag yesterday.
I don’t like to trade on the maudlin sentiments of life here or anywhere else— I hate maudlin— but if you’ve ever lost a beloved pet which had a special place in your life and your heart, then you know what Hudson Hawk is going through as he mourns the loss of his golden retriever “T-Bone”, who has left this world at the age of 13.
We’ve had plenty of emotional losses here over the years, and I’m not just talking football.
We’ve collectively lost dags, cats, wives and parents— in no particular order of ranking— in addition to our own occasional individual losses of health and well-being.
Apparently the life we were given was not meant to be without periodic and inevitable experience of loss.
And obviously no one gets out of here alive…
Maybe that realization of the inevitability of loss— of beginnings and endings— is what Eagles fans can take to the emotional bank when things seem to be going too well, or things seem to be breaking our way too easily. We have been conditioned by NFL history to understand that nothing good can last for too long.
In a way that rings all too true, especially when a beloved pet dies. If you are invested in a great pet like Hudson Hawk’s golden retriever “T-Bone”, you are destined to cash out a ton of grief when he passes. Same goes for anyone or anything you really love in this life…and that includes the women you love, the friends you love, the parents you love, the children you love, the brothers and sisters you love, the team that you love… Sooner or later, they’re all taken away from you— or you are taken away from them.
Hudson Hawk and I used to work the “Night Shift” together at PE.com’s “On The Inside” column many years ago— I guess it’s been almost 10 years now since we first hooked up as two of the only Eagles fans on the planet still awake at 4 A.M. EST…
Little did I know that Hawk was raising a golden retriever he had adopted at the age of 3 months… or I did know, but a decade of late-night alcohol abuse had obscured my appreciation of the fact that “T-Bone” was becoming a big part of Hawk’s family life.
No one breed of dag holds the patent on lovable personality— but the golden retriever is right up there, presuming it is not inbred.
Oh yes, I had an “inbred” golden retriever once named Jenny, and she was a mess!
But by all accounts from Hudson Hawk, “T-Bone” was no inbred retriever, but instead the best combination of everything you’d want from a reliable companion, athletic pal and loving family member.
13 years of loyalty, superlative behavior and predictable performance— if you could get that from a thoroughbred Eagles player in today’s NFL, you would say you got your money’s worth as a GM, or a teammate, or a fan. In fact, you’d have to say you were fortunate enough to have witnessed the career of such a player.
Today he’s gone, though… “T-Bone” reminds us to hug our dags, our wives, our cats, our friends, our parents, our bookies, our girlfriends, our kids just a little bit closer on this summer day…
Avenue wins Realogy startup pitch competition
SAN FRANCISCO -- Avenue, an app that connects buyers and sellers with free advice from an agent in real-time, took the crown at real estate giant Realogy’s third annual “FWD” startup pitch...
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Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Lost Potential: Banking On A Better Future For PSFS Building
The former Philadelphia Savings Fund Society headquarters on Washington Square has had a hard time keeping occupants inside its grand banking floor since the parent financial institution sold the building in 1988. High end restaurants have come and gone, leaving the space vulnerable to uninspired reuse, like its current iteration as an urgent care medical facility, Jefferson at Washington Square. The Shadow thinks the hospital cashed the neighborhood's check by squandering the building's potential and freezing the block with cold commerce
New Mural Fighting Intergenerational Recidivism
“Fathers and Children Together” in Southwest Philly, fundraising for Uptown and North Philly, making the world better for Smith Playground, and Johnson starts rezoning proposed Blatsetin construction
Concert Review/Photos: Neko Case @ Grand Opera House 6/14
Backed by a five-piece band, she dove into her illustrious back catalog with a phenomenal show.
Sunday, June 21, 2015
Walker lie number 1,000,001: Act 10 improved Wisconsin’s ACT score
When your governor is this level of smarmy slimeball, it actually gets boring to say, “He lied”. Even when he’s not outright lying he’s applying a dizzying amount of spin. I need something that works like an automatically updating site injury sign at the blog. Today’s update would read, “Scott Walker has proudly gone 1,630 more »
Saturday, June 20, 2015
Roundup: 10 Awesome July 4th Fireworks Shows Hitting Philadelphia In The Coming Weeks
Leading up to and even after the fourth of July, spectacular fireworks shows illuminate the skies above Philadelphia and the surrounding towns. (Photo by R. Kennedy for Visit Philadelphia)
It’s fireworks season, and the weeks leading up to July 4th are full of brilliant fireworks shows in Philadelphia and beyond.
From fireworks at Phillies, Union and Riversharks games to the massive fireworks shows at Penn’s Landing and on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, there are plenty of opportunities to catch sky-illuminating spectacles.
Beyond the fireworks shows detailed below, there are a number of great fireworks in the countryside, too. Click here to check out Visit Philly’s guide to countryside July 4th events.
Our guide to the best fireworks shows in and around Philadelphia, below.
Camden Riversharks Post-Game Fireworks
Saturdays, June 20, 27 and July 11
Saturday nights at the Camden Riversharks stadium mean post-game fireworks shows for all to enjoy. The fireworks erupt from the Camden side of the river and fill the sky with pretty colors and displays. MORE INFO
Tchaikovsky with Fireworks at The Mann
Tuesday, June 23
The Philadelphia Orchestra and The Mann kick things off on June 23 with a Philadelphia favorite: Tchaikovsky with Fireworks. Every summer, the Orchestra begins their summer residency at The Mann with this rousing performance that ends with thrilling rendition of the 1812 Overture that lights up the night sky with a brilliant fireworks finale. MORE INFO
On Tuesday, June 23, the Philadelphia Orchestra and The Mann team up to present Tchaikovsky with Fireworks.
(Photo courtesy The Mann Center)
United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own” & Fireworks Celebration
Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m.
After exploring the Tall Ships Festival nearby, head to the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing for an inspirational, free concert from The United States Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” one of the nation’s premier musical organizations. Immediately following the rousing performance, look to the sky for a spectacular fireworks display. MORE INFO
Fireworks with the Philadelphia Union at PPL Park
Saturday, June 27, 7 p.m.
Head to the beautiful PPL Park on Saturday, June 27 to see the Philadelphia Union take on the Montreal Impact. Stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks display framed against the Delaware River and the Commodore Barry Bridge. MORE INFO
Philly Party Band and Fireworks in Doylestown
Sunday, June 28, 7:30 p.m.
Celebrate with an evening of live music from the Philly Party Band followed by a fireworks display in Doylestown’s Central Park. Admission is $5 per car, and the park opens at 5 p.m. MORE INFO
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway welcomes tens of thousands of people for the annual 4th of July fireworks show.
(Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia)
XFINITY Fireworks Show at Citizens Bank Park
July 1-2
To celebrate America's independence, the Philadelphia Phillies illuminate the sky above Citizens Bank Park following the baseball games against the Milwaukee Brewers on July 1 and 2. The fireworks occur 15 minutes after each game, so tickets are necessary to catch the action. MORE INFO
More fireworks, below.
Philadelphia Orchestra Neighborhood Concert & Fireworks
Thursday, July 2, 8 p.m.
Now in its 8th year, the world-renowned Philadelphia Orchestra will perform a free Neighborhood Concert on the RiverStage at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Following the orchestral show, enjoy a land-side fireworks display on the Delaware River Waterfront. MORE INFO
Lambertville New Hope Fireworks Display
Friday, July 3, 9:30 p.m.
Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA towns separated by a narrow stretch of the Delaware River come together to celebrate the Fourth of July with a fireworks display on July 3. The show begins at 9:30 p.m. south of the Lambertville New Hope Toll-Supported Bridge. MORE INFO
In anticipation of July 4th, the Philadelphia Phillies host fireworks shows after their games on July 1 and 2. (Photo courtesy Phillies)
C Is For Celebrate: Fireworks at Sesame Place
July 3-4
Celebrate Independence Day at Sesame Place with your favorite characters from Sesame Street including Elmo, Abby Cadabby and Cookie Monster. Following the 9 p.m. evening performance of the “Neighborhood Street Party” parade, look up to the sky to see brilliant bursts of color. MORE INFO
July 4th Fireworks in Philadelphia 2015
Saturday, July 4
When it comes to celebrating America's birthday, nobody rocks it like America's birthplace: Philadelphia. And 2015 the country's 239th birthday will be no exception. Starting at 7 p.m., The Philly 4th of July Jam features The Roots and special guests including Miguel and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland before an explosive fireworks finale over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. MORE INFO
Phoenixville Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 9 p.m.
Grab lawn chairs or a blanket and lay out at Reservoir Park and Friendship Field for Phoenixville’s Celebration Day Celebration. Fireworks launch at 9 p.m. MORE INFO
Skippack 4th of July Parade and Fireworks
Saturday, July 4
Pick your favorite spot for the 4th of July Parade in Skippack Village starting at 11 a.m., followed by a barbecue at Parc Bistro at 3 p.m. At dusk, fireworks will light up the sky above Palmer Park. MORE INFO
After the Camden Riversharks games on June 20, 27 and July 11, guests can stick around for fireworks shows on the Camden side of the river. (Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia)
Reminder: Pattern is Movement's last show is Saturday @ Johny Brenda's
Maybe one day we'll realize Pattern is Movement was one of the all-time greats. For now, we gotta say goodbye to this daring and delightfully bizarre little band that mixed delirious pop with wild-eyed r&b and honking experimentalism. At least that's how I see them: insane electronicists, sure, but with a warm, weird heart in there somewhere. You can't really call them "unappreciated in their time," but some future race of cyborgs is gonna, like, really be into them.
Redevelopment Plans For The Royal Theater Go Under Review
Plans to replace the Royal Theater with a 5 story luxury apartment complex and retail space will go before Historical Commission's Architectural Committee next week. Universal Companies and Dranoff Properties has proposed partial demolition of the historic, African American venue, preserving only the building's facade
Di Bruno Bros. Hosts An Epic Cheese Dinner With Six European Master Cheesemakers And A Visit From Chef Marc Vetri, Thursday, June 25
Formerly known as the International Cheesemaker Rockstars Dinner, June 25 brings a cheese dinner of epic proportions to Di Bruno Bros., along with this L'Amuse Signature Gouda. (Photo courtesy Di Bruno Bros.)
Let's face it: Di Bruno Bros. is already pretty legendary on its own, but the cheese giant has upped its game with its Legends Series, ongoing events that honor the best of the best.
This time around, on Thursday, June 25, it's The World Tour edition, an epic celebration of cheesemaking.
The event features six heralded experts and their amazing cheese: Stacey Hedges (Tunworth cheeses, U.K.); Betty Koster (L'Amuse Signature Gouda, Holland); Todd and Maugan Trethowan (Gorwydd Caerphilly cheeses, U.K.); Phillipe Goux (Marcel Petit Fort St. Antoine Comt, France); Giorgio Cravero (Cravero Parmigiano Reggiano, Italy); Jos Luis Martin (1605 Manchego, Spain).
The superstars of curd will rotate through demonstration stations and offer guided tastings.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia star chef Marc Vetri will be on hand with his exquisite pastas, La Quercia's Herb Eckhouse will carve Berkshire Prosciutto to order, and Di Bruno Bros. chef James Liuzza will proffer comely dishes such as Duck Lovers Pizza and Wild Weide Grilled Cheese with roasted hazelnut butter and green zebra tomato gazpacho.
Admission, which is $75 per person, also includes beer pairings from Brooklyn Brewery, and proceeds for the event benefit the Daphne Zepos Teaching Award for cheese education.
Now, Uwishunu readers can score $10 off tickets by entering code VISITPHILLY when purchasing tickets online.
Just enter VISITPHILLY discount code at checkout to take advantage of the sweet deal.
We’re betting the meal will be absolutely legendary.
Di Bruno Bros. Legends Series: The World Tour
When: Thursday, June 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Where: Di Bruno Bros. Rittenhouse, Upstairs, 1730 Chestnut Street
Cost: $75 per person, including beverages
More info: www.dibruno.com
Friday, June 19, 2015
Walker is literally just phoning it in now
Walker took a break from his “trade mission” to tell legislators he doesn’t care what road projects get cut. Just figure it out. And hurry up. He’s got a presidential campaign to run. (paraphrased) Walker told reporters on a conference call from a trade trip to Canada Wednesday morning that he hoped lawmakers would more »
No child’s play
Police are searching for four women who robbed a Whitman store.
The at-large offenders entered Toys “R” Us, 2703 S. Third St., at 6:19 p.m. June 7 and, after selecting items, passed all points of purchase without paying, Detective Danielle Tolliver of South Detective Division said. An...
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Thursday, June 18, 2015
Metro: Will residents be reimbursed after huge water main break on Sunday?
Due to an obscure state law, residents could be on the hook for thousands of dollars in property damage.
U-Haul Unlocks Tastykake Plant With Self Storage Conversion
When Tasty Baking Company left their original location on West Hunting Park Avenue for a new state-of-the-art facility at the Navy Yard, the company's former site was left to defend for itself. Most of the complex was razed for a shopping center in 2011, though the plant's landmark factory still stands. U-Haul recently purchased the building and renovations for a self storage complex are now underway. Photographer Chandra Lampreich took a look around the birthplace of the Butterscotch Krimpet before it was sold and brought back this bittersweet photo essay
Tonight Picks: Center City Sips, Robert Plant At The Mann, Passyunk Passeggiata, Free Outdoor Movie Screening At The La Peg Beer Garden, Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday And More
Tonight, The Mann, a popular summertime concert venue, hosts a blockbuster concert featuring Robert Plant and The Pixies.
(Photo by H. Sandler courtesy Mann Center)
Summer fun is in full swing this evening, Philly!
Tonight, one of Philly’s most popular outdoor music venues, The Mann Center for the Performing Arts, hosts a concert featuring iconic musicians Robert Plant and The Pixies. It’s sure to be a show to remember.
Also tonight, Center City Sips continues to keep the drinks flowing at more than 85 bars throughout the city with $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-price appetizers.
Along the waterfront, the beer garden at FringeArts will host a free outdoor movie screening this evening for its Wednesday night movie series. Enjoy a screening of Spike Lee’s Do The Right Thing under the night sky. Tip: stop by after enjoying free yoga at Race Street Pier.
Read on for our top picks for tonight.
Center City Sips
Happy hour deals reign in Philadelphia this evening as Center City Sips returns from 5 to 7 p.m. Enjoy $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-price appetizers at nearly 90 participating bars and restaurants like Independence Beer Garden, Aldine, Br Craft & Wurst and Nomad Roman.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 5-7 p.m.
Where: 85+ participating bars
Cost: $5 cocktails, $4 wine, $3 beer and half-price appetizers
Passyunk Passeggiata
Stroll the East Passyunk neighborhood while enjoying food and drink deals and even some shopping sales for its weekly Passyunk Passeggiata event. The Wednesday night series will begin tonight with the Singing Fountain Farmers' Market, which starts at 3 p.m. Deals will continue on the avenue at businesses like Cantina los Caballitos, Stogie Joe’s and Brigantessa until 8 p.m.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 3-8 p.m.
Where: Throughout East Passyunk
Cost: Pay as you go
Robert Plant and The Pixies at the Mann Center
This month, Robert Plant and The Sensational Space Shifters rock out in Philadelphia for another can't-miss outdoor concert at The Mann Center. The legendary Led Zeppelin front man is out on the road performing new music from his latest project, “lullaby and… the Ceaseless Roar.” Along with an opening performance by The Pixies, concert-goers who purchase tickets online will be treated to a complimentary copy of Plant's recent release.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Mann Center, 5201 Parkside Avenue
Cost: $29.50-$99.50
Free Outdoor Screening of Do The Right Thing at La Peg at FringeArts
Relax in La Peg’s beer garden at FringeArts while enjoying a free screening of Do The Right Thing as part of its Wednesday night movie series. Tonight’s screening is slated to start at 8:30 p.m.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 8:30 p.m.
Where: FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Boulevard
Cost: Free
Tonight, La Peg’s beer garden at FringeArts hosts a free outdoor movie screening.
More events, below.
Beer Gardens
Warm nights should be spent at a beer garden. Luckily, there are a ton of great beer gardens in Philadelphia. Our picks? The PHS Pop-Up Gardens in East Passyunk and Graduate Hospital, Morgan's Pier, Independence Beer Garden and the beer garden at Fergie's Pub. Click here for our full beer garden roundup.
When: Wednesday, June 17
Where: Various Locations
Cost: Pay as you go
Pay-What-You-Wish Wednesday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Score a deal on admission the Philadelphia Museum of Art today as it hosts its weekly pay-what-you-wish Wednesday promotion. From 5 to 8:45 p.m., explore the galleries in the main building while enjoying yoga, crafts and themed tours. Tonight, guests can also look forward to a lesson on wine tastings and pairings for the recurring Stephen Starr Events interactive chef demonstration. The chef demonstration is not included in the price of admission — tickets are $40 for museum members and $45 for non-members.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 5-8:45 p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: Pay what you wish
Jazz Age Sneak Peek at Spruce Street Harbor Park
This summer, the Glen Foerd Mansion will host a jazz-themed pop-up lawn party. In anticipation of the soire, Spruce Street Harbor Park will host a preview of the event tonight, which will be complete with live jazz, dancers and more. Tonight’s preview event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Admission to the party is free, just pay for food and drinks as you go. Take note: Early bird tickets are available through Friday, June 19. Be sure to purchase yours soon to get the special early bird discount, $7 off tickets.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Spruce Street Harbor Park, 301 S. Columbus Boulevard
Cost: Pay as you go
Free Yoga at Race Street Pier
From 6 to 7 p.m., bring your own yoga mat and head to Race Street Pier as the waterfront park hosts a free yoga class. Yogis of all levels are invited.
When: Wednesday, June 17, 6-7 p.m.
Where: Race Street Pier, Columbus Boulevard and Race Street
Cost: Free
Tracking The Muhlenburg Monument
"When Public Art Becomes a Hot Potato," student art hangs throughout Old Kensington, segwaying from mural to mural, and Community Gardens Day this weekend
Opinion: Does real estate have an identity crisis?
Yes, real estate does have an identity crisis. The public isn't sure exactly what residential real estate agents are all about. The more everyone in the industry understands what contributes to this...
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Mandatory Eagles Minicamp Musings…
Brandon Lee Gowton, lead editor and writer for Bleeding Green Nation… I think…
This edition of the EYE should be more about the longevity of the career of Eagles left tackle Jason Peters… he is still regarded after almost a decade of excellence and periodic bouts of fighting through injury as one of the best players and best left tackles in the NFL.
But cut the music!
NFLN’s Top 100 Players Poll takes a back seat to Day 2 of the Eagles’ 3-day mandatory minicamp.
You know, we don’t give Brandon Lee Gowton enough credit. Gowton is the Big Kahuna editor and writer for Bleeding Green Nation. BGN is the highest rated internet audience magnet for the Eagles fan base, bar none. BGN has cornered the market in Eagles coverage on the web.
Gowton took over for “Jason B.” a couple of years ago… it was when SBNation Network made a huge cash-infused push to dominate NFL coverage on the internet.
I used to get e-mail correspondence from “Jason B”… Brandon Lee Gowton could care less about my questions or ideas. But that’s okay— you see, Gowton has hit the big time of alternative Eagles coverage. He doesn’t need my mealy-mouthed suggestions.
I used to think his articles were a tad bland and lacking in real football knowledge. But over the last two years, he has really picked up his game.
Gowton has media credentials and he is allowed to attend open media practice at NovaCare minicamp this week. Here’s a sampling of his observations:
“Drill where [you have] quarterbacks throwing to uncovered wide receivers: Jordan Matthews drops a pass that may have been a little out in front. He gets real mad and yells after he picks the ball up. The guy practices super hard and hates making mistakes.”
“Mark Sanchez threw a pass that was a little high but undrafted free agent Justin Tukes was able to snag it and hang on as he fell to the ground. All that time spent on the JUGS machine seems to be paying off for the rookie. Sanchez gave Tukes some props by celebrating the catch. The rookie UDFA tight ends have been fairly quiet, so maybe Tukes is taking a lead.”
“Special teams ace Seyi Ajirotutu continues to have a good spring. The veteran wide receiver made a solid over-the-shoulder grab down the field from Matt Barkley at one point. Barkley likes throwing to him. It was a good ball, too.”
“Sam Bradford continues to impress. Like he did on Tuesday, he went second behind Mark Sanchez during 7-on-7 drills. Bradford connected with Zach Ertz on his first rep. There was tight coverage but he fit the ball where it needed to be. Ertz almost made a fantastic one-handed catch along the sideline not long after his first catch but Bradford put the ball a little too high and it bounced off of Ertz’s outstretched hand.”
“Here’s a Jerome Couplin update for you: the safety did a nice job of diagnosing the play in front of him and jumping a G.J. Kinne route to knock down a Tim Tebow pass.”
“Hard to get a great sense of how the running backs are doing when there’s no real contact going on but I like what I’ve seen from DeMarco Murray. He doesn’t dance a lot and he hits the hole hard. I can’t say I’ve seen him leave any meat on the bone during practice. He’s very hungry.”
“Rookie cornerback JaCorey Shepherd had a good practice. First he dove to break up a short Barkley pass. Later, he batted down a deep attempt from Tebow. It’s easy to see how Shepherd had 32 passes defensed in college.”
“Josh Huff’s quiet spring hasn’t been so quiet the past two days. Today he caught a pass from Sanchez in the middle of the field and outran the defense to score a touchdown. It’s not like the defenders are allowed to tackle him, but he still looks fast.”
“Jordan Matthews dropped a punt return attempt. He dropped a kick return attempt yesterday. You won’t want to see him on the return team any time soon.”
“Back to Bradford: he connects with Brent Celek on a deep pass. Yet another good ball. Feel like I haven’t seen him make any real bad decisions this spring, which is impressive since he’s picking up a brand new offense.”
“Bradford hit a tightly-covered Riley Cooper along the sideline who tip-toed to make the catch. He hit Cooper again on a short pass near the goal-line before capping off the drive with a short swing pass to Murray for the score. It’s fun to watch Bradford operate in the red zone because he can zip passes into tight windows.”
“For as good as Bradford looks, Tim Tebow still looks rough. He kept sailing passes during his red zone attempts. One time he missed a wide open tight end in the end zone. He also still takes a long time to even get rid of the ball.”
“Matt Barkley felt pressure and threw off his back foot into coverage. Marcus Smith (!) did a nice job of batting the ball down.”
“Nelson Agholor finally redeemed himself for the drops earlier in practice by catching a deep ball from Barkley with Eric Rowe trailing in coverage. I’ve written about this before, but the way Agholor goes up and attacks the ball in the air is impressive. He looks like he’s going to be good.”
Okay, it’s not exactly Mike Mayock doing the running commentary, but Gowton has come a long way in improving the technical accuracy of his observations of the sport.
Meanwhile, if you are following along on your Ouija board, the guy who has been moved into the left guard position vacated by the shunned Evan Mathis is Allen Barbre.
“We’ve seen Allen Barbre play in games,” Chip Kelly said before Wednesday’s practice. “We’re very confident in him. We’re real confident in all those guys that we’ve had an opportunity to coach.”
Barbre’s reaction: “Honestly, my mindset is just going out and working every day. We’re just getting continuity together as a group. That will be big going down through the stretch, understanding what everyone is doing and holding everybody accountable.”
To me (and ATV) Barbre is a tackle, not a guard… but what do we know? Perhaps more importantly, Barbre is coming off an ankle injury that hobbled him all last season after he filled in for Lane Johnson at right tackle in Game One of 2014.
And also, they are telling me that Dennis “Hagrid” Kelly is in the mix for the left guard job— but I tend to think of Hagrid as more of a swing-guy backup at both tackle and guard positions—not that there is anything wrong with that.
Matt Tobin is penciled in at starting right guard in minicamp.
Tobin had to play right guard to replace the injured Todd Herremans last season. That presented a learning-curve problem, as Tobin had trouble adjusting to a right-handed stance and got caught leaning the wrong way at times. Andrew Gardner eventually replaced Tobin at right guard after two games.
“Compared to last year, how I was feeling on the right side, I feel a lot better now than I did then,” Tobin said. “At that point, I didn’t have a lot of experience on the right side at all, my whole, entire career, college included. This whole offseason, I’ve really been focused on getting better on the right side.”
Tobin, Gardner and Kevin Graf are the main competitors for the right guard job. I wish I could tell you the O-Line is set up nicely here at left and right guards, but that would make me a liar.
The SoLow Fest Brings Experimental Performance To Non-Traditional Locales Throughout The City, June 18-28
The SoLow Fest returns with one-person performances at unexpected locations across the city, June 18-28.
If you’re into no frills low-cost theatrical performance, then SoLow Fest is right up your alley. Running today, June 18 through 28, its DIY experimental shows happen in varied locales throughout the city, including personal homes and outdoors.
Now in its fifth season, this year’s slate presents a panoply of one-person performance.
The shows that make up the festival cover all sorts of subjects. Guests of the festival can catch A Brief History of Food, Augusta ME to Philadelphia PA, 1983 to the Present; Or, Let Me Cook You Dinner, a one man show by Steve Gravelle that pairs stories about his food-related life events with a eight-course tasting menu.
Also during the festival, guests can watch Ann-Marie Gover and Antonia Z Brown, a dance performance where Brown performs a solo she created that’s also been remixed by five of her favorite local choreographers: Nora Gibson, David Brick, Christina Gesualdi, Gina Hoch-Stall, and Jumatatu Poe.
Other festival highlights include Boneyards, a humorous autobiographical paranormal monologue by Jeffrey Stanley, who tells tales about growing up in Southern Gothic Appalachia. A spooky spoof, the show ends with an audience-led sance and The Mysteries of Jean the Bird-Catcher, where Julius Ferraro performs an offbeat production of this script by Jean Cocteau. It’s a swift poetic exploration into self-destruction occurring in assorted places across the city, including a record store, book stores and an artist studio space.
The full rundown of shows is available right here. Most tickets are pay-what-you-can (such a deal) and no ticket exceeds $25.
Quickie round-up of Wisconsin news 06/17/2015
Wow. Madison City Council did an override on Soglin to allow homelessness to be a protected class STORY HERE ———————————————– With slap at ‘nut jobs,’ state union leader Marty Beil to retire source: WI State Journal I once saw him yell “punk” at Scott Suder outside of the Governor’s Beer and Brats event. Suder deserved more »
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Tuesday, June 16, 2015
Dreaming Big Over The Railyards
Open house to offer peek at current thinking on capping the UCity rail yard, yearnings for preservation in Roxborough, Walter Smith School to be reused, and admiring the architecture of the Strawberry “Villa”
Salvaging The City’s Cast Iron Past With Traces Of The Brock Building
The Brock Building on Delaware Avenue was thought to be the oldest known surviving cast iron building in the nation until its demolition in the late 1970s. Located where the 252-unit residential project, One Water Street, is currently being built, arches and elements of the structure's historic façade were salvaged by two local architects, much of which now belongs to the Smithsonian. Harry K. gets heavy with this story of safe keeping and the city's 19th century cast iron craze
Monday, June 15, 2015
The Oval Will Return For Six Weeks This Summer With Music, Yoga, Outdoor Movies, A Beer Garden, Food Trucks And More, July 15-August 23
Starting on Wednesday, July 15, The Oval, a pop-up park on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, will return with everything from yoga and outdoor movie screenings to beer garden fun and food trucks. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
Get ready for the return of the pop-up park on the Parkway.
Beginning on Wednesday, July 15, The Oval will return for a six-week summer series on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Presented by the Fairmount Park Conservancy and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation, the summertime hangout will once again prove to be a cool spot for activities like live music, outdoor movies, yoga, games, crafts and more.
The Oval’s summer 2015 season will run from Wednesday, July 15 through Sunday, August 23 and the popular outdoor space will be open each week from Wednesday through Sunday.
Read on for more on The Oval’s summer 2015 season.
BEER GARDEN AND FOOD TRUCKS AT THE OVAL
Tree-Shaded Pop-Up Beer Garden
Wednesday through Saturdays during The Oval season, the beer garden will return with alfresco brews under a lush canopy of trees (read: shade). On Saturdays, guests can stop by for pub quizzo. Take note: The beer garden will be closed on Sundays.
(Photo courtesy Fairmount Park Conservancy)
Rotating Food Trucks
Wednesday through Saturday, the beer garden at The Oval is a great spot to grab a beer, score food from one of the food trucks that set up just outside of the beer-drinking area.
(Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
FITNESS, YOGA AND MORE
Outdoor Yoga at The Oval
Throughout the summer, The Oval will hosts a variety of free outdoor fitness classes on Wednesdays this season. Guests can look forward to everything from baby-and-parent yoga to boot camp.
(Photo courtesy Fairmount Park Conservancy)
More on The Oval, below.
Family-Friendly Outdoor Classes
In previous summers, The Oval has held tree climbing and other outdoor classes. Look for a full schedule of events in the coming weeks.
MOVIES, LIVE MUSIC AND MORE
Outdoor Movies at The Oval
On Friday nights, The Oval will host free outdoor screenings of blockbuster hits like Night at the Museum and Pirates of the Caribbean.
(Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
Live Music
Thursday nights will welcome live bluegrass music for those visiting the pop-up park on the Parkway. Grab a beer from the beer garden and enjoy live tunes at the alfresco hangout.
(Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
GAMES AND FAMILY FUN
Outdoor Games
On Saturdays, games reign at the pop-up park as game day-themed events take the spotlight. Beyond Saturdays, activities like giant checkers and ping pong fill The Oval.
(Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
Days of Kid-Centric Activities
All week long, The Oval is home to family-friendly fun, think everything from kid’s karaoke to face painting.
POP-UP ART INSTALLATION
Summer Kaleidoscope
The centerpiece of The Oval will be an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn. The Baltimore-based duo creates large-scale, colorful pieces that often break the rules of traditional murals by spilling onto the ground and surrounding area.
Here’s a photo of Magic Carpet, last year’s art installation.
Admission to The Oval is free, and much of the programming on tap for the summer is free, too. Stay tuned for more on The Oval, which opens one month (!) from today.
The Oval 2015 Season
When: July 15-August 23; Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon-7 p.m.
Where: The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: Free
More info: www.theovalphl.org
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