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MAD Dragon Moves Local Music Forward

Michael Lello Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Drexel's student- run record label combines the music-first approach of an indie label with the staffing of a corporate label, giving musicians and music lovers a very real-world sound.

Arts and Culture, Design, Higher Education, Media, Nightlife

University City, West Philadelphia

PHILLY 3 FOR ALL: Kinectic in Kensington, Eats & Beats, Raise the Vibration

Flying Kite staff Monday, May 16, 2011

If you're a DYIer, go Kenzo. If you're into fresh food access, head over to West Philly. And if you're into everything, or at least open to it, find your spot on the lawn at Independence Mall.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Food, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Sustainability

Kensington/Port Richmond, Old City / Society Hill, West Philadelphia

Knighted! $2.7M In Arts Challenge Funding Announced

Joe Petrucci Monday, May 09, 2011

Thirty-six organizations and individuals received grants for which they'll find matching funds and work to inspire and enrich the city. Classical music, including the Philadelphia Orchestra, got a much-needed boost.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, Higher Education, International Talent, Media, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Regionalism, Tourism

International Flavor on the Delaware from May to September

Joe Petrucci Friday, May 06, 2011

Where do you want to go this summer? India, Ireland, maybe the Caribbean? The The Great Stage at Penn's Landing along the Delaware River has enough ethnic flavor for everyone this summer.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, Food, International Talent, Nightlife, Tourism

Old City / Society Hill, Queen Village / Pennsport

Breakfast Treat: Hospitality Sector Poised to Grow Jobs

Joe Petrucci Friday, April 29, 2011

It wasn't just about breakfast burritos and cheerleading at Tuesday's State of the City forum at the Convention Center. The annual Center City Proprietors discussion revealed that hospitality could hold the key for real job growth in Philadelphia.

Arts and Culture, Diversity, International Talent, Moving Here, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Market East

Don't Look Up: The Rotunda Turns 100

Sue Spolan Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Fittingly, there's no centennial extravaganza for the historic building in West Philly. There will simply be more of the same � a wide range of high-quality arts and community-building, including a site-specific dance performance this week.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Higher Education, International Talent, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Philanthropy, Tourism

University City, West Philadelphia

PIFA PICK: Kate Watson-Wallace's AUTO, Your Ride Re-Imagined

Joe Petrucci Monday, April 18, 2011

The Philadelphia-based artist and choreographer Kate Watson-Wallace re-imagines everyday spaces. Lucky for us, because the results are typically extraordinary, as this Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts show hits full swing.

Arts and Culture, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism, Transportation

East Falls

EDITOR'S PICK: Plan Ahead for Philly Cinefest

Flying Kite staff Tuesday, April 05, 2011

The Philadelphia Cinema Alliance kicks off Philly Cinefest this week with 60-plus films from 17 countries, two world premieres and a U.S. premiere at four venues, including films with local flavor (hey Johnny Gooditmes!) to big names like Morgan Spurlock.

Arts and Culture, Design, Diversity, Emerging Technology, International Talent, Media, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

Center City, Old City / Society Hill

Hal Real Saved the Queen: World Cafe Live To Light Up Wilmington

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 22, 2011

The old vaudeville theater has stood vacant for a half century. The lights come on again April 1 with an established entertainment brand, but the $25 million project would not have been possible if not for a host of collaborators.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism, Tourism

University City, Wilmington, DE

Creative Change: LOMA Design District Gives Wilmington Identity, Redevelopment it Longed For

Joe Petrucci Tuesday, March 22, 2011

A large urban shopping mall has given way to a vast makeover of Lower Market Street, which is now home to a creative class that's organized, branded and ready to change the city.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife

Old City / Society Hill, Wilmington, DE

FLYING PHOTO: A Stroll Down LOMA Lane, Wilmington

Mike Persico Tuesday, March 22, 2011

We lost track of our photographer during our winter visit to Market Street in Wilmington, where a new creative class officially known as LOMA is creating a design district unto itself, and this is what he found.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Tourism

Wilmington, DE

EDITOR'S PICK: Dublin Comes to Ambler

Joe Petrucci Thursday, March 17, 2011

If you're the kind to extend St. Patrick's Day revelry into the weekend, the Act II Playhouse is the place to be on Sunday for a one-night celebration of Irish culture.

Arts and Culture, Classic Towns, Design, Nightlife

Ambler

Does Philly Have An Image Problem?

Sue Spolan Tuesday, March 15, 2011

We asked more than a dozen of the city's opinion leaders, game changers and gracious hosts that very question, and the consensus says that while we're often too hard on ourselves, we're good enough, we're smart enough, and people like us.

Arts and Culture, Design, Entrepreneurship, Food, Healthcare, Higher Education, International Talent, Life Sciences, Media, Moving Here, Neighborhood Innovation, Nightlife, Regionalism

Center City, Collingswood, NJ, Fairmount / Art Museum, Fishtown, Manayunk, Market East, Media, South Philadelphia, University City, Wayne, West Philadelphia

EDITOR'S PICK: Real Housewives of South Philly

Joe Petrucci Monday, March 14, 2011

The heavy-hitting sketch comedy troupe makes its Helium debut with a show that sold out all but one Fringe Festival performance earlier this year. House dresses commence at 8 p.m. on Wednesday (3/16).

Arts and Culture, Nightlife

Center City

Get Your Shots: Festival Fever Begins This Weekend

Joe Petrucci Friday, March 04, 2011

Old, new, improved and re-tooled, festivals focused on nature, science, kids, culture and films are on tap in the coming weeks, so pick your spots, starting this weekend, to experience and support Greater Philadelphia's best.