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‘Can we please go without our devices’ conductor pleads as cellphone interrupts Philly orchestra
It happened again — in Bruckner, during the slow movement, with Yannick Nézet-Séguin on the podium. Saturday night in Marian Anderson Hall, Nézet-Séguin was conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra in the “Adagio” of Bruckner’s Symphony No. 7 when the performance was interrupted by the repeated ring of a cell phone.
Broadway smash 'The Book of Mormon' returns to the Academy of Music in Center City
Back by popular demand, the award-winning musical "The Book of Mormon" returns to Philadelphia tomorrow for a limited engagement.Before the curtain rises at the Academy of Music, Action News anchor Alicia Vitarelli spoke with one of the cast members about the story, the humor and the surprises in store."The Book of Mormon" debuted on Broadway in 2011 to critical acclaim."It won nine Tony Awards in 2011 when it came out, The New York Times called it one of the funniest musicals of this century," says Lamont J. Whitaker, who plays Mafala Hatimbi.The award-winning score comes courtesy of Bobby Lopez, the...
Netflix is setting up experiential entertainment venues in these 2 popular shopping malls
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. – If you are obsessed with “Bridgerton,” “Squid Game,” “Stranger Things” or any other Netflix original series, get ready for those shows to come alive at a shopping mall near you: The streaming service has announced it will soon open several experiential entertainment venues in vacant retail space across the country -- the first of which will debut at King of Prussia Mall in Pennsylvania and Galleria Dallas in 2025.
Philly native completes 1,000 laps on art museum steps in honor of his brother
A man who originally hails from Northeast Philadelphia completed his goal of running up and down the art museum steps 1,000 times. James Resnick, who now lives in Los Angeles, said it was in honor of his brother Sammy, who lives in a full-time care facility after being injured in a car accident 22 years ago.Resnick started the challenge on Thursday evening and ran through the night, taking short breaks only to drink fluids and use the bathroom. By Saturday, he was still running."I think the adrenaline's kicking in, so I'm wide awake," Resnick said during the 11:00 a.m. hour, after his...
Center City Restaurants, Retailers Are Booming Thanks to Rise of Downtown Residential Population
The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses. The rise of Center City shoppers shifting from office workers to downtown residents has led to a boom in restaurant and retail businesses, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Conjunto Philadelphia plays Cuban music that evolved into modern salsa
Local band Conjunto Philadelphia brings the music of pre-revolutionary Cuba to life, at venues across the area, including a standing gig at Bolo Restaurant in Rittenhouse every Thursday during happy hour.The group was formed 15 years ago by Jeff Torchon, an aficionado of the genres that the band says all other forms of modern Latin music come from - like the bolero, the cha cha cha, and more.The core group of seven rotates as members are available and includes instruments from congas and timbales to trumpet and upright bass.Conjunto Philadelphia | Facebook | InstagramBolo Restaurant | Instagram2025 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103267-639-2741
New June Bakery Set to Open First Brick-and-Mortar Storefront in November
After operating since July 2021, New June Bakery is closing in on opening its first storefront, in Brewerytown, in November 2024. Since July 2021, New June Bakery owner Noelle Blizzard has been running her baking business and she is now months away from opening her first storefront, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice.
The Wistar Gala 2024 in Philadelphia
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Here’s a Taste of What Longwood Gardens’ $250 Million Expansion Project Will Include
Longwood Garden’s $250 million expansion is moving along smoothly. The project includes adding 17 acres to the esteemed botanical garden, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This includes a 32,000-square-foot conservatory, private event space, education & administration building, bonsai courtyard, and a new restaurant. Longwood Reimagined: A...
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