Little Lion Serves Up Southern Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner in Old City District

Little Lion Serves Up Southern Twist on Thanksgiving Dinner in Old City District

The Little Lion in Old City District serves up a Southern spin on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy your choice of decadent entrees and trimmings, with homemade desserts, seasonal cocktails and fall craft drafts. 

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Christmas Village In Baltimore Announces Season Line-Up for 2016 Holidays

Christmas Village In Baltimore Announces Season Line-Up for 2016 Holidays

Christmas Village in Baltimore again transforms West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional, indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market, between Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24 and Christmas Eve,Saturday, December 24, 2016. Enjoy holiday sights and sounds with thousands of twinkling lights, two Christmas Trees, live music at the main indoor stage presented by Condor, entertainment with special events, children’s and more than 50 unique vendors. Enjoy a variety of European food and warm up with a glass of warm mulled wine or hot chocolate while shopping for high-quality international and local gifts and decorations.

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Christmas Village Returns To Baltimore's Inner Harbor For 2016 Holiday Season

Christmas Village Returns To Baltimore's Inner Harbor For 2016 Holiday Season

Baltimore, MD -- Christmas Village in Baltimore will again transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional, indoor and outdoor German Christmas Market, open between Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24 and Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24, 2016. The Inner Harbor is invited to enjoy Holiday sights and sounds with thousands of twinkling lights, two Christmas Trees, live music at the main indoor stage presented by Condor, entertainment, children’s activities and more than 50 vendors. Shop for high-quality, international and local gifts and decorations. Warm up with a glass of warm mulled wine or hot chocolate while enjoying the great variety of European food and drinks. New additions for the season will include photos with Santa Claus, arts and crafts classes, kidsFriday programming and other surprises to be announced.

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South Street Scares Up Family Fun During Pumpkinfest, Trick-Or-Treating And Halloween Movies Under The Shambles

South Street Scares Up Family Fun During Pumpkinfest, Trick-Or-Treating And Halloween Movies Under The Shambles

South Street Headhouse District has plenty of tricks and treats for children and adults of all ages during the neighborhood’s annual Halloween festivities. On Saturday, October 29, 2016, from Noon extending into the evening, PumpkinFest returns to Headhouse Square (2nd and Lombard). From 12:00pm to 5:00pm, enjoy circus performances, magicians, horse and wagon hay rides, live music, shopping, seasonal bites, straw bale maze, pumpkin decorating, make and take crafts, face painting and new costume contests. Businesses will open their doors for trick or treaters (12 and under) from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. After hours, starting at 6:00pm, the little ghosts and goblins are invited for some fright night family fun with Halloween Movies under the Shambles with a showing of “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” and “Beetlejuice.” The frightfully fun day concludes with a special grown-up interactive late night showing of the "Rocky Horror Picture Show" starting at 9pm hosted by DJ Robert Drake.

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Bartram's Garden Unveils New 19th Century Public Garden

Bartram's Garden Unveils New 19th Century Public Garden

Visit Bartram’s Garden (5400 Lindbergh Blvd.) this summer to see a new feature: the Ann Bartram Carr Garden, the only 19th-century flower garden in Philadelphia. The Ann Bartram Carr Garden is the result of a transformative $2.7-million project and marks the first major garden restoration at Bartram’s Garden in nearly a century. Bartram’s Garden, including the new Ann Bartram Carr Garden, is free to those who wish to explore on their own from dawn to dusk. Bartram's Garden is open year-round, with the exception of City-observed holidays.
 

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Comedy Central's Natasha Leggero Headlines July 4th Weekend in Philadelphia

Comedy Central's Natasha Leggero Headlines July 4th Weekend in Philadelphia

Celebrated actress, writer and comedian Natasha Leggero will headline 4th of July weekend festivities at Valley Forge Casino Resort. Leggero will bring her stand-up comedy show to King of Prussia on Saturday, July 2, 2016 during the on-going series Valley Forge Music Fair. The timing couldn’t be better for Philadelphia fans, as Leggero is currently in the new comedy Dice! (by Andrew Dice Clay) on Showtime, and her show Another Period starts a third season on Comedy Central on June 15th. Her performance will take place in The Venue at Valley Forge Casino Resort (1160 First Avenue) at 9:00pm. Doors open at 8:00pm. Event is standing room with regular tickets at $45 and VIP tickets for $80. Tickets are on sale now on Ticketmaster, or visit www.vfcasino.com.

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Chef Luke Palladino Hosts Easter Brunch at Palladino's, LP Steak and Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian Cooking

Chef Luke Palladino Hosts Easter Brunch at Palladino's, LP Steak and Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian Cooking

From the Main Line to the Jersey shore to the top 10 foodie street in America, Chef Luke Palladino announces special Easter Sunday offerings at LP Steak, Palladino’s on Passyunk and Luke Palladino Seasonal Italian Cooking. A pioneer of South Jersey’s farm-to-table movement, Palladino will serve up inventive seasonal selections that showcase the early flavors of spring. On top of seasonal specials, look for family recipes, long-time signature dishes and other crowd pleasers. Other special happenings for Easter Sunday will include cocktail specials and additions, extended hours, and the debut of an Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at LP Steak. Menus, specials, hours and other details are outlined below for each property. For more about brunch or any of the three restaurants, visit www.lukepalladino.com.

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BRU Craft & Wurst Taps 11 Dark Beers from 11 Breweries During All-Day Black Friday Happy Hour Fade to Black III

BRU Craft & Wurst Taps 11 Dark Beers from 11 Breweries During All-Day Black Friday Happy Hour Fade to Black III

In the beer world, Fridays were meant for drinking not shopping. This Black Friday, November 27, 2015, BRU Craft & Wurst and Captain Dan Conway from Captain Lawrence Brewing Company will tap a specially curated list of dark beers from eleven breweries starting at 11:00am. All special beers will be discounted to happy hour pricing of $4-5 until 7:00pm (or they run out).  Chef also converted to the dark side with special $5.00 and $10.00 menu to pair with the brews. 

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Christmas Village in Baltimore Sails Into Inner Harbor for 2015 Holiday Season Starting on Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Village in Baltimore Sails Into Inner Harbor for 2015 Holiday Season Starting on Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Village in Baltimore will again transform West Shore Park (501 Light Street) into a traditional, indoor and outdoor GermanChristmas Market, open between Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26 and Sunday, December 27, 2015. Inner Harbor is invited to enjoy holiday sights and sounds with thousands of twinkling lights, two Christmas Trees, live music at the main indoor stage presented by Condor, entertainment, children’s activities and more than 50 vendors. Shop for high-quality, international and local gifts and decorations. Warm up with a glass of warm mulled wine or hot chocolate while enjoying the great variety of European food and drink. On top of opening for an extra weekend, other additions for 2015 include new decorations like Original Herrnhut Stars, daily happy hours, food and drink areas, vendors and tasty treats. Admission is free on weekdays and opening weekend, and only $1 on December 4 and 5, 2015. Admission for all other weekends is $5 for adults, $3 for children 3-18 and free for toddlers under 3. Spread  holiday cheer by following @baltimorexmas on Twitter and  Instagram, liking Christmas Village in Baltimore on Facebook, and visiting website

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Media Alert, Philadelphia: East Passyunk Hosts Tree Lighting Tonight at Singing Fountain

East Passyunk, Media Alert, Philadelphia, Tree Lighting

MEDIA ALERT FOR EAST PASSYUNK AND SOUTH PHILLY

EAST PASSYUNK TREE LIGHTING PARTY IS TONIGHT AT FAMOUS SINGING FOUNTAIN AT 5PM

PLUS 
WHEN:

TODAY, Thursday, December 4, 2014
Program starts 5:00pm
Lighting to take place approximately 5:25-35pm
Photos with Santa and free goodies 5-6:30pm 
Deck the Ave campaign continues down the Avenue 7-9:00pm

WHERE:
Singing Fountain, East Passyunk and Tasker Ave

WHO:
· Pennsylvania State Senator Larry Farnese
· Philadelphia Councilman Mark Squilla
· EPABID Executive Director Renee Gilinger
· PARC Executive Director Sam Sherman
· Kate Bilo, Meteorologist CBS Philly 
· Bob Marino, President, Delaware Valley Region, Valley Green Bank
· Carolers from Alphabet Academy
· Music by students from Andrew Jackson School
· Santa Claus

WHAT:
East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) and Passyunk Avenue Revitalization Corporation (PARC) kick off the holiday’s with the annual Tree Lighting Party at the Singing Fountain (Tasker and EPA) on Thursday, December 4, 2014, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The free celebration will include carolers from Alphabet Academy, music by students from Andrew Jackson School, a visit from Santa Claus,and holiday treats from local restaurants and eateries. 

From 6:00pm to 8:00pm, the History of Italian Immigration Museum at 1834 E Passyunk Ave will host opening reception for a new East Passyunk exhibit. 

At 7:00pm, revelers are invited to the Deck the Ave kick-off with extended shopping hours, specials and sales, giveaways and other festive surprises. The Joe King Trio will stroll down the Avenue, leading shoppers to seasonal fun. Select restaurants will offer food and drink specials. 
 
PLEASE CONFIRM AND FOR MORE INFO CALL 215-840-9216.