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[livefromphilly]

[philamuseum]

Due to popular demand, we’re offering more tickets to The Museum Workout. Three additional timeslots have been added for Monday, Sept 17. Book your spot before they sell out.

[damonabnormal]

NOMAD philadelphia _ summer 2018

[poe-dammnn-eron]

If you live in the philly are you should see this show!! I'm in it and our cast and crew have worked hard for this! I will post a link to buy tickets, I especially recommend buying them early online and for the earlier shows, so you are guaranteed a seat! Last year we nearly sold out every show, and the last one was completely sold out!

[localareamom]

Again, I don’t have pictures because I live in the moment, but the Bearded Ladies Cabaret story time was SO GOOD. I was a might skeptical, because while I philosophically support a drag queen story time, sometimes, well, they’re not good at reading books to kids. But this? We’re going to go every week. John is a fabulous singer; the song choices were so sweet, loved the theme. The story they read was a Frog and Toad which I love with all of my queer heart. The kiddos LOVED IT. There were juice boxes and citywide specials. Loved what they’ve done with the venue. I ran into (more) people from my parenting and arty social circle. It was so great. 

After Grey and I went to a bar and met up with Dude I Married and Juni coming from the garden, and both kids were ~*reasonable*~ so it was a pretty nice evening all around. 

[rockonphilly]

It was as if Columbus Boulevard was in another space and time Friday evening as Le Peg Brassiere at Fringe Arts hosted the release party of Drew Nugent’s latest album, “I’ll Never Be the Same”. With a packed house and bustling bar, Nugent put on a jiving show for his faithful supporters and fans.

Referred to as “The count of count” and “The torrential torrent of timing”, Mr. Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society kicked the night off by “teasing” the crowd with more well-known tracks, before taking off with original content.

Amidst the ambient blue light from the Ben Franklin Bridge shining upon the stage, a Tanqueray martini rests at the brim of the piano that Nugent tinkers with to accompany the vibrant brass ensemble, offering a timeless tribute to modern jazz.

Nugent admits that “I’ll Never Be the Same” has been the most labor intensive album he has yet to work on, but also the most fun production process to be a part of. Nugent acknowledges the loyal support from his producer, Peter Evans, who accompanied the band on vocals for a number of songs throughout the evening.

“Music is this visceral connection to people, and I think this album is as refreshing as tasting Dr. Pepper for the very first time”, remarks Evans as he takes the stage to lend kudos to those who have helped throughout the writing and production process for the past two years.

Drew Nugent and the Midnight Society performed a hearty two hour set, highlighting features from his personal discography and classic favorites. “Sunny Side of the Street” is requested by a member of the audience and Nugent nods with little hesitation as he counts his band in to the song. The clarinet leads into a streamline of trumpet blasts as a couple spins and dances in the foreground of the stage.

“I’ll Never Be the Same” is now available for purchase here. 

Check out our images from Friday’s show below!

Photos Courtesy of Brittany Salerno.

Drew Nugent Takes Us Back in Time at Fringe Arts for the Release of his Latest Album, “I’ll Never Be the Same” It was as if Columbus Boulevard was in another space and time Friday evening as Le Peg Brassiere at Fringe Arts…

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PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA City Guide | Jaycation Visit Philly Travel Vlog Series Part One

PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA City Guide | Jaycation Visit Philly Travel Vlog Series Part One

Go to Visit Philly and start planning your trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania today! Visit Old City, the Fringe Arts Festival, Christ Church, Independence Hall and stay at the sheik and stylish Hotel Monaco, a Kimpton Hotel. One of the most historic cities in the United States of America, Philly has a bustling and historic part of…

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[kimmelcenter]

Congratulations to Mary Tuomanen, the Kimmel Center’s 2014-15 Theater Residency Artist, as she makes her @fringearts debut in January 2017 with Hello! Sadness!, a piece she created and premiered at the Kimmel Center.

“I think people need to hear this to understand what the future of Philadelphia theater really looks like, what it sounds like. And I really believe that Mary Tuomanen is a voice in that canon,” said Jay Wahl, the Kimmel Center’s Artistic Director of Programming and Presentations, in 2015. 

Watch the above video for more on the process behind creating Hello! Sadness! and the Kimmel Center’s Theater Residency program.