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Street sounds

14 November 2011 Danielle Miess

Foxy Shazam Singer Eric McNally climbs a narrow ladder up the side of the stage, just inches away from a lengthy fall. He sings and screams to a cheering crowd as he hangs on to

Event resurrects 1920s fashions

14 November 2011 Mark Longacre

Designers and musicians embodied 1920s styles during “Roaring! A 1920s Event” at the Arts Ballroom in Center City on Nov. 10. Very few people today know what life was like in the 1920s. Historically, the

Foster the People tops pop music charts

14 November 2011 Kevin Stairiker

Columnist Kevin Stairiker says that sudden pop charts fame comes at a price for serious musicians. I like to think that more often than not, I generally know what the popular hits of the day are.

Innovation, art and design unite at TEDxPhilly

14 November 2011 Sara Khan

TEDxPhilly brought together urban designers, scholars, artists and reform advocates, among others, to discuss issues in Philadelphia. In an effort to advance positive change, TEDxPhilly aimed to ignite a dialogue. The second annual lecture series

Bakery puts creative twist on doughy classic

14 November 2011 Caitlin Weigel

Columnist Caitlin Weigel said that a lengthy trek to South Philly’s Federal Donuts is worth the trip, but make sure to get there early. The hype for Federal Donuts began early in the summer and

First Person Arts Fest

14 November 2011 Luis Rodriguez

The First Person Arts Festival, which runs through Nov. 20, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. At their kickoff slam on Nov. 10, authors vied for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia.’ Founded in

Under the radar

07 November 2011 Nichole Baldino

Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Nov. 10 – 13 Thursday, Friday at 8 p.m. Saturday 6 p.m. Sunday 5 p.m. Pennsylvania Convention Center Adults: $15 one day, $20 two days https://pmacraftshow.org/ The 35th annual

Occupy protesters make more than political statements

07 November 2011 Rachel McDevitt

Protesters at the Occupy headquarters use art and music to provide entertainment and comradery. City Hall is quite the happening place these days. With the Occupy movement spreading across the nation, the community in Philadelphia

Occupy protesters make more than political statements

07 November 2011 Mark Longacre

Columnist Mark Longacre takes a satricial view on the fashion at Occupy. Lately, there has only been one important thing in entertainment news, and that’s Kim Kardashian’s divorce. Kardashian and Kris Humphries were married for

Street sounds

07 November 2011 Marisa Steinberg

The Wilderness of Manitoba Midway through the semester, the constant atmosphere of computer screens and concrete can make anyone crazy for some natural scenery. When a patch of grass on Beury Beach just won’t cut