March 14, 2013

Go Green with St. Patrick’s Day Fun in Center City

Philadelphia is gearing up for a festive weekend of Irish fun. In a town that already bleeds green, the streets will be flowing with people ready to get their St. Patrick’s Day on.  In Center City bars and restaurants are kicking up the heels by offering delicious food and drink specials fit for a leprechaun himself.  Grab your emerald hat and four-leaf clover to join the fun with our top party picks below.

St. Patrick’s Day Brunch 

IMG_5160The comfort queen herself will slip into her finest green for a special brunch specials, free giveaways and discounted drinks. Before you hit the streets, head to Smokin’ Betty’s for brunch featuring Irish Car Bomb Bread Pudding French Toast (with Baileys whipped cream), Spinach & Ham Frittata (with goat cheese, roasted cherry tomatoes), Corned Beef Hash (with sunny side up egg and rye toast), Boxties (Irish potato cakes served with honey butter) and Shamrock Pretzels (with Pale Ale mustard sauce). All day entrees will include a Corned Beef Burger (Swiss, sauerkraut, Thousand Island dressing with fries), Shepherd’s Pie (House ground lamb, cheddar mashed potato topping), Corned Beef & Cabbage Eggrolls (with Guinness Mustard). Party in the bar all day with free Brooklyn and Jameson give-a-ways (while supplies last), $4 Brooklyn Brewery drafts (including Irish Dry Stout, $8 Guinness Car Bombs and $5 Jameson & Paddy Shots.

Looking for some fun up in Rittenhouse? Then stop by and see Betty’s older brother at Devil’s Alley. The devil serves up drink specials and Irish inspired comforts with a special Irish Stout Brunch on both Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 2013. Drink specials will include $5 Jameson Shots, $6 Guinness Pounders and $8 Car Bombs. Irish Stout Brunch will be served daily from 11:00am to 3:00pm with Car Bomb Bread Pudding French Toast (with Guinness ice cream and Jameson caramel sauce), Stout Braised Sausage Hash (with two sunny eggs), Long Trail Coffee Stout Coffee Cake, and Green Eggs and Ham.

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Find true love at the end of this rainbow with the gayborhood’s official St. Patrick’s Day Party.  Head over to Ubar (formerly Uncles) at 1220 Locust Street, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm. Enjoy a free drink, discounted drink and beer specials, complimentary food from Terra, cool door prizes, a benefit raffle, music, great eye candy and special surprises. Enjoy some good ‘ole Irish fun and frolic for a great cause, with part of the proceeds benefiting City of Hope. Tickets are $15.00 online or $20.00 at the door.  The first 50 tickets sold online get a FREE Matrix Biolace styling gift valued at $20.00. Event is 21+ only. Buy tickets now at www.kissme2013.eventbrite.com.  To check out the guest list, RSVP and stalk on the Facebook invite. Philly Loves Fun will be in the house, so make sure to come say hello! Can’t find us? Send us a Tweet @phillylovesfun @koryaversa. If you can’t make the party, please consider a donation online too. You know what they say about being generous? You’ll have the luck ‘o the Irish!

St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl

In a city that practically invented the bar crawl, it only made sense to expand the concept from a night, to a day to a three day epic weekend.  Make sure you get some rest and eat your Wheaties, as BarCrawls.com presents a weekend of shamrocks and shenanigans. The fun takes you from Midtown Village to Northern Liberties to Rittenhouse Square to South Street.  Party like a rock star with bus service that hits the top bars and pubs in our great city. Tickets start at only $15 and tap out at $35. Buy them online here before they sell out.

If you know of other top spots this weekend let our readers know about them in a comment below or visit our Facebook page. We’ll be out all weekend and the more fun the merrier. See you then! 

Disclaimer: Events are not sponsored or endorsed by Philly Loves Fun. Please note age restrictions, pricing and other information. Confirm all information when you purchase your tickets. 

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March 3, 2013

Contest: Win Tickets to Harlem Globetrotters at Wells Fargo Center

The Original Harlem Globetrotters are heading back to the Philadelphia region tons of family fun during the “You Write the Rules” World Tour.  Watch as they trot into town and let kids call the shots with shows at the Wells Fargo Center on Friday, March 8, 2013 at 7:00pm and Saturday, March 9, 2013 at 1:00pm.

Celebrating over eight decades of fun, the Globetrotters’ 2013 “You Write the Rules” World Tour is the team’s 87th consecutive season of touring the world.  They have played in 120 countries and territories, on six continents, for more than 136 million fans. For us at Philly Loves Fun, Friday night’s show will be our first time seeing the famous players in person. We can’t wait!!

special_k_daley_and_kid_shot_credit_john_salangsang-harlem_globetrottersKnown as innovators of basketball for decades, the Globetrotters will once again dribble around long-standing norms when they let fans will decide the rules for the game. Possible rule changes could include playing with two basketballs at once or getting double the points for each basket made. Other game time fun includes their four-point shot, which could forever revolutionize the game of basketball. The shot is 35 feet from the basket, nearly 12 feet beyond the NBA’s three-point arc.

Better yet, nobody (NOBODY!!) puts fans first like the Globetrotters. Families, and especially kids, are at the heart of EVERYTHING they do. This year’s roster includes Special K Daley, Big Easy Lofton, Flight Time Lang, and Dizzy Grant, along with the world’s tallest pro basketball player, (7-foot-8 Tiny Sturgess), the shortest Globetrotter ever, (5-foot-2 Too Tall Hall), and female players TNT Maddox, T-Time Brawner, and Mighty Mitchell. Every trick, every joke, every play is driven by a promise by these all-stars to amaze and entertain every family who comes to watch live.  The fun continues after the game when players sign autographs for a minimum of 15 minutes. Usually this is plenty of time for every fan to get at least one player’s autograph. We know we’re definitely sticking around for this! 

Mark your calendar and make sure to get your tickets before they sell out. We are giving away a family four pack AND we have a promo code for $7.00 off. Don’t miss your chance to see the some of the greatest athletes and entertainers on the planet.

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Philly Loves Fun is giving away a family pack (four tickets) to  ”You Write the Rules” World Tour. Visit our contest page for rules, deadlines and  many changes to win! The deadline to enter is Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 11:00am.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Four complimentary tickets were provided as a giveaway. Facebook, Twitter and Google are not affiliated with this giveaway. Event is not sponsored by Philly Loves Fun.

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March 1, 2013

Philadelphia Flower Show is Truly ‘Brilliant’ in 2013

The Philadelphia Flower Show - Photos by Philly Loves Fun and Aversa PR

The Philadelphia Flower Show – Photos by Philly Loves Fun and Aversa PR

Start polishing up your British accent as we’re about to take a journey. Leave the bags at home and get ready to ‘travel’ to a land far away with the Philadelphia Flower Show. This year, we’re heading off to see the majestic beauty and creative genius of Great Britain with “Brilliant!”  Last night we were lucky enough to get a sneak preview. We can honestly say that the show lives up to its name!  The show is has something for everyone, and is everyone’s cup of tea!The entrance of the 2013 Flower Show made a bold and beautiful statement. Last year, the waves of Hawaii were cool and innovative but not as memorable as we had hoped. This year, the entrance gates to the “Royal Palace” had us standing in awe until we were pushed ahead by those behind us jockeying for a better view. We found ourselves drawn back to the gates not once, not twice, but three times during the preview. We simply couldn’t get enough of the pure beauty in the floral arches and regal design.

As we peered through the entrance gate, we spotted Philadelphia’s version of Big Ben. This digitally enhanced clock tower demanded immediate attention with a lush greenscape, a wall of water, oversize lily pads and its pure mammoth size. On the north side of the display, we spotted unique structures that from a distance resembling well-pruned landscaping. As we got closer, we found these were actually sculptures made from recycled materials, including garden hoses, tires and piping.  The garden hoses had amazing textures that resembled a hissing snake.

While we continued to circle the clock tower the face changed and music started to play. The tower transitioned into a light and sound show that danced its way through the decades, celebrating pop icons such as the Beatles, the Clash, the Who, Led Zeppelin, Queen and even Depeche Mode.  God bless the queen, as she joined the party by riding by on a bicycle!

The Philadelphia Flower Show - Photos by Philly Loves Fun and Aversa PR

The Philadelphia Flower Show – Photos by Philly Loves Fun and Aversa PR

Other major exhibits included a manicured cricket club, a floral presentation of the crown jewels, sunny cottage gardens and a yellow submarine.  Our two favorite exhibits were the Mad Hatters Tea Party.  Here we found Alice late for a very important date with magic mushrooms, an enchanting gate, oversize pocket watch and Wonderland characters. We also loved the dark and haunting exhibit in the corner by Schaffer Designs. The designers of last year’s Hawaiian volcano upped their game this year by presenting rooms made from thousands (maybe even tens of thousands) of red and pink roses. This display showed that flowers can be both beautiful but edgy. It truly was a standout among  the traditional bright and cheerful exhibits.  We left with chills going up and down our arms!

The Philadelphia Flower Show “Brilliant” runs now through March 10, 2013 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. Tickets are on sale online. For more of our preview, check out the album below.  If you attend, leave plenty of time to see every detail. We’re pretty sure you’ll be knackered when you leave!

 

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Philly Loves Fun attended the preview as a member press, not a paid blogger. 

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February 17, 2013

Dogs Walk the Red Carpet at Puppy Love Valentines Party

Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley transformed the 23rd Street Armory into a doggie wonderland for the 6th Puppy Love Valentines Party.  Over 200 guests and their four-legged dates strutted their stuff down the doggie red carpet to raise money and awareness for PSPCA.  Fun at this special “dog’s night out” included a puppy kissing booth,  pet photos, dog treats, dancing, music, silent auction, craft beer, wine and comfort food. Puppy Love sponsors Malibu, Absolut and Jameson presented an open bar, and East Passyunk’s Ms Goody Cupcake tempted canine tastebuds with her new collection of doggie treats.  Notable guests included Emmy winner and Philly.com contributor Maria Papadakis, MyPHL 17 Eye Opener’s Ashley Johnson,  Jennifer Lewis-Hall and Zachery Lashway, Diner en Blanc’s Natanya DiBona, Susie Celek, Julie Dorenbos, Leeza Garber Esq, GN Kang, Michael Nise and Angela Perfetto. Guests that came without their own canine date found forever homes with adoptables from the PSPCA. For a recap of the fun, check out our photo album below.  For information about adopting a pup from PSPCA, visit www.pspca.org or call (215) 426-6304.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Event is 21 and up. Event is not sponsored by Philly Loves Fun.  

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February 4, 2013

Philly Points Arrow at Your Heart with Fun and Flirty Events

Philly, we’ve got a crush on YOU. Over the last year, you’ve introduced us to the biggest and best events, foods, drinks and performances. You truly know how to treat a blog right.  As we enter February, we can feel the love in the air and we’re ready to get swept off our feet.  How will the city of brotherly love romance us? Oh, let us count the ways!  Be mine with these top picks for fun and flirty events/promotions meant to woo singles and couples, gents and ladies, and even fido too.  

Brews, Bras, & Bling: A Men’s Fantasy Shopping Event
Thursday, February 7, 2013, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Hope Chest, 1937 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Brews Bras Bling, Hope Chest, Cashman AssociatesValentine’s Day is notorious for putting men’s affection and commitment to the test. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hope Chest Center City eases the pressure by hosting Brews, Bras, & Bling, a men’s happy hour and shopping event, complete with cocktails, appetizers, lingerie models, giveaways, and more.  Featuring music by DJ Eddie Tully and hosted by Marisa Magnatta from 93.3 FM WMMR’s Preston and Steve show, Brews, Bras, & Bling will take place on Thursday, February 7th from 6:00PM to 9:00PM. Intended to make Valentine’s Day shopping a breeze, men will enjoy in-store promotions, lingerie, and jewelry consultations, as well as a chance to win signed sports appeal.  Men will find their ladies’ favorite brands, including Simone Perele, Cosabella, and Hanky Panky, as well as an exclusive trunk-show with NYC-based lingerie designer ARI DEIN. In addition to lingerie, fine jewelry for modern and stylish women will also be available by ADORNIA. RSVP by Wednesday, November 6, 2013 by calling (215) 665.9169. 

Blow Me a Kiss: A Peek-A-Boo Revue Valentine’s Day Special
Friday, February 8, 2013
The Trocadero, 1003 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Peek-A-Boo Revue, peekaboo, Philadelphia, Philly, PA, Burlesque, Valentine's Day, Valentine, Gift, Ticket, Performance, Pig Iron, Hogs KissesHot on the heels of their sexy performance at Pig Iron‘s Hogs and Kisses, Peek-A-Boo Revue dances their way back into our hearts just a week later.  For this year’s Valentine’s extravaganza, Philly’s premier neo-burlesque troupe pulls out all the stops from their heart-shaped box. They’re whipping out classic crowd pleasers along with some brand new sweet treats that will surely give you a toothache.  Warning: Avoid the heart break and buy your tickets today! Last we checked, only 150 remained at the Troc box office.

6th Puppy Love Valentines Party
Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 6:30pm – 9:30pm
23rd Street Amory, 22 S. 23rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19103

Puppy Love Valentines Party by Smokin' Betty's and Devil's AlleyCelebrate the one you truly love by spending a night on the town with your pooch!  Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley present the 6th “Puppy Love Valentines Party,” on Tuesday, February  12, 2013. Enjoy eats from Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley, libations from Absolut, Jameson and Malibu cocktails, sweets from Ms Goody Cupcake and Banana Mutt Muffins for our four-legged friends.  Get into the groove with dancing and acoustic love songs by Jon Hagen Band, 30+ silent auction items, a pet photo booth and doggie swag bags.  Emmy winner, and host and contributor for “Out and About” on philly.com and soon to debut Pets with Papadakis,  Maria Papadakis will serve as master of ceremonies and hostess of the doggie red carpet.  For those without a date, the PSPCA will match guests with barkelors and barkelorettes looking for a forever home.  Not a dog lover?  Then flirt with a feline in the Kitty Korner. Finally, an animal behaviorist will provide consultations at a special “Dog House.”  Tickets are on sale now!

Give the Gift of Luxury – Philly’s Top Green Gift! 
On-going through February 14, 2013
Eviama Life Spa, 262 S. 16th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Eviama Life Spa, Green, Eco, Massage, Valentine's Day, Valentine, Pamper, Luxury, Bliss, Philadelphia, PA, Midtown Village, Rittenhouse Whisk your queen (or king) away for the day to this green oasis in the city. Eviama Life Spa, located on the edge of Rittenhouse Square, boasts a broad range of spa treatments that include award-winning massage, facials and beneficial wraps.  Better yet, the spa itself is green designed and operated, features organic body products and supports fair trade in the one-of-a-kind boutique.  Shop for the most unique gifts in Philadelphia and then let your heart skip a beat over Valentine’s spa packages designed by Cupid himself. Penny and her talented staff will work their magic with “Family and Friends with Benefits” package, a signature Myofascial Integrated Massage (Two people, 55 minutes, $20 off). Feel sleek and look smashing with the “Ready for Love” moisturizing facial, Himalayan Salts Body Glow with Dr. H Almond Lotion Bikini Wax and Soft Hand Recovery (1 person, 2.5 hours, $30 off).  Get into the feel-good grove together with “Two Hearts, One Mind” featuring Kansa Infusion Facials and Aromatherapy Massage (Two people, 1.5 hours, $40 off).  Call (215) 545-3344 to find out how you can fill your heart with Valentine’s Day bliss.

Have other unique Valentine’s Day suggestions? Share them in the comments or post them on our Facebook wall.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Event is 21 and up. Event is not sponsored by Philly Loves Fun.  

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February 2, 2013

Circus Brings Greatest Show on Earth Back to Philly with ‘Built to Amaze’

Acrobats, circus, built to amaze, barnum, bailey, free, contest, philadelphia, discounted, ticketswith Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s all-new show Built To Amaze! rolls into Philadelphia at the Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday, February 13 through Sunday, February 17, 2013.  Join the party with a chance to win a family four pack AND save 50% on your tickets.  Who’s ready to get your circus on?!

Built To Amaze! promises to be a win-win-win with high-energy, high-jinx and side splitting laughs. Andre McClain, Ringmaster and America’s favorite cowboy takes the Ringling Bros. reins for The Greatest Show On Earth. A fantastic design with more than 110 of the world’s best performers representing 17 countries will be assembled, creating never-before-seen heart pounding performances. Ringling Bros. is thrilled to introduce nine-time international award winning comedic animal presenting duo Alex and Irina Emelin of Russia.  Also new to Ringling Bros. is the Tower Tumblers, a troupe of competitive aerial athletes from the Ukraine who launch themselves from trampolines to scale, repel and pass through a three-story high translucent tower. Ringling Bros. brings a spirited and fiery competition of basketball with the next generation of whirling unicyclists, the legendary King Charles Troupe hailing from New York City!

Since moving to Philadelphia, trekking to the Wells Fargo Center for Ringling Bros. (plus Disney on Ice) has become a long-standing family tradition.  We love getting our circus on so much, in fact, that we ran off and joined the circus at Fly School Circus Arts, Philadelphia School of Circus Arts and Charm City Movement Arts. With all this circus going on at home, the bar has been raised (literally and figuratively) for quality and value.  Fortunately for us, AND YOU!,  Built To Amaze! sounds like its ready to deliver! All eyes to the center ring, the show is about to begin… !

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Philly Loves Fun is giving away a family four pack. Deadline is Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11:00am. Entering is easy and free:

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Chase away the mid-winter blues with a great show AND awesome savings.  Tickets for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® Presents Built To Amaze! at the Wells Fargo Center are available exclusively through ComcastTIX at ComcastTIX.com, by phone at 1-800-298-4200, or at the Wells Fargo Center Box Office.

Get your tickets for only $15 flat price (valid on all $30 and $25 seats) when you use code MOM. 

MORE ABOUT BUILT TO AMAZE! 

ringling-bros-circusBuilt To Amaze! opens with the All-Access Pre-show where everyone is invited to join the fun and meet the Built To Amaze! international cast of performers as they prepare for the show. The Ringling Bros.® Ringling Girls and Barnum B-Boys encourage kids to participate in a tug-of-war and kick off what will soon become an insane battle of girl power versus boy power in Built To Amaze! Audiences also can pick up some hip dance moves during the dance party, try on custom designed costumes, learn circus skills like juggling from the famous Ringling Bros. Clown Alley and even have the opportunity to witness and win a one of a kind masterpiece created by Asia, Ringling Bros. very own painting pachyderm! For more information, visit www.Ringling.com.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Four complimentary tickets were provided as a giveaway. Facebook, Twitter and Google are not affiliated with this giveaway.  Event is not sponsored by Philly Loves Fun.  

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January 29, 2013

Celebrate Your Four-Legged Friends at Puppy Love Valentines Party

Puppy Love Valentines Party by Smokin' Betty's and Devil's AlleySkip the flowers, candy and mushy cards… and celebrate with your true love, your pooch!  This year, we have a date with our favorite four-legged friend for the 6th “Puppy Love Valentines Party,” on Tuesday, February  12, 2013.  Smokin’ Betty‘s and Devil’s Alley bring this popular Valentine’s themed bash to the 23rd Street Amory for another year of tail-wagging fun. Start picking out your dog park finest and join us!

Ardent animal lovers and upscale comfort food fans will enjoy a date night with their dogs.  The paw-licking lineup of human treats by Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley will include Crab Cake Sliders, BBQ Chicken Salad Sliders, Mini Veggie Burgers and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus with Pita. At the bar, guests will raise a glass with Absolut, Jameson and Malibu cocktails, craft beer from Brooklyn Brewery, Yards Brewing Co. and Stoudts Brewery, and a selection of wine by the glass.  All food and drink is included in the low ticket price.  For a perfect end to the night, Ms Goody Cupcake (1838 East Passyunk Avenue) will tempt taste buds with Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes for humans and Banana Mutt Muffins for their four-legged friends.  Emmy winner, and host and contributor for “Out and About” on philly.com and soon to debut Pets with Papadakis,  Maria Papadakis will serve as master of ceremonies and hostess of the doggie red carpet.  For those without a date, the PSPCA will match guests with barkelors and barkelorettes looking for a forever home.  Not a dog lover?  Then flirt with a feline in the Kitty Korner. Finally, an animal behaviorist will provide consultations at a special “Dog House.”  You might call them bad dogs. We will just point and call them “creative!” 

Puppy Love Pit Bull Smokin' Betty's, Devil's AlleyPuppy Love Valentines Party returns in 2013 after taking a “cat nap” in 2012.  Since its inception in 2006, the event has attracted 1,000+ attendees and raised nearly $30,000 in ticket sales and in-kind donations.  Susan Schlisman, owner of Smokin’ Betty’s and Devil’s Alley, created the event to raise funds for local animal shelters.  Schlisman is a lifelong animal lover and advocate, and past PSPCA volunteer, who will attend this year with her Yorkie Sayde. Buster Brown is already chasing his tail in anticipation of meeting Sue and Sayde.

Tickets for Puppy Love are already on sale for $40 at Eventbrite.  Puppy Love is open to those 21 and up.  ALL funds raised will be donated to the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSCPA).   For more information, call (215) 922-6500, visit www.smokinbettys.com, and follow @smokinbettys and @devilsalley215 on Twitter.

After Puppy Love, stop back and check out our album and full report on the canine fun.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Event is 21 and up. Event is not sponsored by Philly Loves Fun.  

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January 15, 2013

Brat Productions Serves Up Gossip, Adventure and Scandal at Plays and Players Quig’s Pub

Brat Productions, in association with Plays & Players, brings The Diary of Lisa Q. to Plays & Players Theatre this Friday at 6:00pm. They are taking the notion of the classic happy hour and turning it on its head by serving up great drinks, a historic location, a twist of theater and a shot of adventure.

Brat Productions, Theater, Theatre, Plays and Players, Plays & Players, Rittenhouse, Delancey, Arts, Culture, Philly, Philadelphia, Stage, Show, Performance, Madi, artists, writer, actor, actress, director, happy hour, bar, quig's, lisa qThe Diary of Lisa Q. pops up inside Quig’s Pub, Skinner Studio and Melissa Lynch Memorial Library, all of which are located on the top floor of this 100+ year old community theater.  Like speed-dating a handful of bar tales, audience members will choose their own adventure by getting intimately involved with fictitious inhabitants of the pub. Local theater artists will their hand at depicting the notorious and shadowy story of Lisa Q, a fictional character with a real-life social media presence. Textual, sensual and served throughout the third floor of Plays and Players, this titillating exposé of the dirty personal secrets of a woman who hangs around a seemingly decadent late-night bar might just make you blush. Listen in as theater artists do what they spoof best: gossiping, reading from diaries or just possibly telling the whole truth as they heard it from Lisa herself.

Brat Productions provides this opportunity for emerging artists to get involved and for established artists to take risks. Shaggy dog tales fill this parlour performance curated by Madi Distefano and written in collaboration with members of Plays & Players. Actors, directors and writers include Cubby Altobelli, Amanda Atkinson, Lena Barnard, Amanda Damron, Jacquie Goldfinger, TS Hawkins, Messapotamia Lefae,Shoshanna Ruth, Bradley Wrenn and Brat Resident Artist Brian Grace-Duff.

Advance tickets are on sale for $5.00 at bratproductions.ticketleap.com/lisa-q/.  Show is open to ages 21 and up. For information please visit www.bratproductions.org. Philly Loves Fun will partake in the adventure on Friday at 6:00pm. Two additional shows run on Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 2:00pm and 6:00pm.

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post. Event is 21 and up. Event is not sponsored by Philly Loves Fun.  

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January 13, 2013

New Year’s Eve Bash at Lincoln Financial Field Big Success

P1030986, Tristatenye, tri-state, nye, new year's eve, party, philadelphia, philly, house of talent pa, ashley johnson, antoine johnson, lincoln financial field, philly pr girl, 2013, bashThe champagne was flowing and celebrities were showing as Philadelphia ushered in the New Year with the first-ever party at Lincoln Financial Field.  Eagles running back LeSean McCoy hosted an “A” list cast of characters that turned the first hours of 2013 into a “can’t miss” success story at Tri-State NYE’s “Countdown for a Cause New Year’s Eve Red Carpet Affair,”  benefiting  The LeSean McCoy Foundation, Rising Sons and Duffy’s Hope.

2, lesean mccoy, Sincerely Syreeta, Tristatenye, tri-state, nye, new year's eve, party, philadelphia, philly, lincoln financial field, philly pr girl, 2013, bash, Besides McCoy, who took center stage in an upstairs VIP area, red carpet hostess Rachael Edwards, CW personality Kharisma McIlwaine, FOX 29′s Mike Jerrick, PHL17’s Ashley Johnson and fashion designer Michael Thomas were among several who flashed for the cameras inside the field’s posh red carpet setup. Our Philly Loves Fun crew had a blast with Antoine Johnson from House of Talent PA, plus our friends from PR Radio Station and Queer 2 The T Radio.

pr radio station, tri-state nye, nye, philly, philadelphia, tristatenye, party, lincoln financial field, queer 2 the t radio, t.s. hawkins, ts hawkins, glamour, style, fashion, red carpet After taking our own strut in front of the cameras, we ventured into the Linc’s West Club for the perfect mix of food, drink, fashion and dancing inside what usually serve as VIP Suites for the football games.  In one room, DJs spun the latest dance and rap tunes, while soul singers lit up the crowd a short walk away. Variety became the spice of the party, highlighted by our personal favorite Premio Moscato and other uniquely flavored spirits provided by Clique Vodka in the VIP section.  (As we type, we still sit here lusting for another glass of the sweet Peach and Mango Premio – it was “that” good!)

For a photo recap of the red carpet and other fun party shots, check out our album below. Congrats to organizers Tramayne Simmons, Patrick Byrd and Newdy Felton from TRI-STATE NYE, and Kate and Victoria at Philly PR Girl, for elevating Philadelphia’s Social Scene!  They had all the attendees, including Philly Loves Fun, saying the same thing at closing time… “Can’t wait for next year!”

Credit: Thanks to Sirius Radio host Tom Bowles and Jessica Kaplan for guest contributing on this post and photo collection.

Posted by on January 13, 2013 in Food & Drink, Calendar of Events, Adventures, Lifestyle, Style and Fashion and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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December 22, 2012

Head 2 Toe: Men Hit the Town for Holiday Grooming and Style Event

Holidays are a time to dress up and hit the town!  Sounds like a simple thing, except we find that December often leaves us with little time to pamper ourselves. Between wrapping up things at the office, writing cards, holiday shopping, parties everyday and quality family time, what’s a guy to do?

Our friends at Kembrel and 2B Groomed Barbering Studio had the answer! They got together with Avenue Swank, Philly Loves Fun, Smokin’ Betty’s, Uber and Art in the Age for a one-stop-shopping event that left participants feeling neat, trim, smart AND stylish.  Check out the party photos below.  You’ll see our favorite bloggers from Culture Vulture, Philly PR Girl, Phillyism, Glamorosi and many others.

Don’t forget to swing by Kembrel and 2B Groomed today for holiday gifts, gift cards and a last-minute spruce up!

Disclaimer: No compensation was received in exchange for this blog post, with the exception of access to the event.  Facebook, Twitter and Google are not affiliated with this post or any giveaway. Data collected will not be shared.

 

 

Posted by on December 22, 2012 in Deals, Food & Drink, Holiday Fun, LGBT, LGBT Events, Lifestyle, Style and Fashion and tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

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