Stop and Smell the Roses at Lynnewood Hall Lynnewood Hall opened its doors for the first time in over 80 years to the public this week. We were fortunate enough to be welcomed in to view its restoration-in-progress and a very fragrant art installation. Fleurs de Villes, founded by Tina Barkley and Karen Marshall, brings … Continue reading
Boyz II Men with The Philly Pops – Highmark Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Philadelphia, PA – September 18, 2026 “We belong together, and you know that I’m right” is not the sort of line you’d expect to hear referring to 1990s superstar smooth soul balladeers Boyz II Men and the venerable local … Continue reading
Five For Fighting Can One Man Save the World? By Jay S. Jacobs In his hit song of many years ago, Five For Fighting songwriter and leader John Ondrasik pointed out that “you only have 100 years to live.” We last interviewed Ondrasik right as that song was climbing the charts – it has almost … Continue reading
Wednesday: Music & Murder (August 13, 20, & 27 from 7-10PM) ONLY 3 DATES LEFT! Secure your spot before it disappears into the shadows. Experience an immersive late-night event at Nevermore featuring a live DJ and cellist fusion performance, interactive secret quests, and 10+ carnival games. Tickets start at $44 and are now available at … Continue reading
Toto, Christopher Cross & The Romantics – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – July 26, 2026 Toto supplied the night, baby, and Christopher Cross supplied the love. Well, that’s not completely fair, all three acts in this back-to-the-80s nostalgia tour had their share of love songs and their share of rockers – sometimes both … Continue reading
The Philadelphia Orchestra – Star Wars in Concert – The Mann – Philadelphia, PA – July 24, 2026 Child-like wonder. That’s the best way to describe what my group and I experienced at Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert with the Philadelphia Orchestra. Thanks to awful decision making by Disney in the past … Continue reading
Alex Warren & Noah Cyrus – Xfinity Mobile Arena – Philadelphia, PA – July 10, 2026 Finding Family on the Road: Alex Warren Turns Philadelphia Into a Night of Connection and Healing Between laughter, confetti, and heartfelt stories, Alex Warren turned an arena into something that felt surprisingly intimate. The feeling throughout the night was … Continue reading
Luminescence – Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul – Philadelphia, PA – June 12, 2026 Are you looking for a unique evening of breathtaking beauty and joy? Luminescence by Fever takes one of Philadelphia’s most beloved landmarks and brings it to life with a 360-degree magical, immersive light show accompanied by classical music. The … Continue reading
A Symphony of Color: Chinese Lantern Festival Lights Up Franklin Square Once More A true classic never goes out of style, the same seems to go for 2000-year festival traditions. Watching the ancient Chinese celebration marking the end of the lunar new year festivities take over Franklin Square Park every year is the highlight of … Continue reading
Amyl and the Sniffers & Party Dozen – The Mann Center – Philadelphia, PA – June 8, 2026 Photos by Cecilia Orlando © 2026. All rights reserved. Continue reading
