Thanksgiving is behind us and Christmas just around the corner. But before we get to caroling, gift-giving, and watching our favorite Yuletide classic films, there’s a holiday worth toasting: Repeal Day! The brainchild of bar manager, bartender and author Jeffrey Morgenthaler, Repeal Day celebrates the ratification of the 21st Amendment, which ended the 18th Amendment’s … Read more
Marvel blockbuster films such as Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier and The Avengers and hit TV programs such as “Agent Carter” and “Agents of “S.H.I.E.L.D” have attracted millions of fans, with megastars Chris Evans and Sebastian Stan among the main attractions. Now, those three plus popular supporting actors Anthony Mackie, … Read more
A historic Philadelphia tavern is offering some Leap Day incentives to women looking to settle down. McGillin’s Olde Ale House is trotting out a Leap Day tradition encouraging women to propose to men. According to Irish folklore, February 29 was the one day of the year where women could pop the question to men. Legend … Read more
Philadelphia’s Festival Pier will be home to the ninth annual Roots Picnic this summer and the 2016 installment is shaping up to be one of the best yet. Unveiled today, this year’s lineup will is headlined by Future, Leon Bridges, and Usher — who will be backed by The Roots themselves — and will also … Read more
Pearl Jam announced today that they will perform a series of North American concert dates between April and August of 2016. A special ticket pre-sale drawing for all dates except the festival and stadium dates starts today for current Ten Club members (as of Monday, January 18th). Memberships purchased after Monday, January 18th are not … Read more
Philadelphia 76ers basketball legend Julius “Dr. J” Erving is the gift that keeps giving to Philadelphia sports fans. The Basketball Hall of Famer returns to Philadelphia for the Julius Erving Golf Classic September 12-14. The weekend will feature a basketball clinic, celebrity golf tournament, and VIP Ball to benefit the Salvation Army of Greater Philadelphia, … Read more