July 08, 2022

Gilson Summer Snow Day Festival Heads to Xfinity Live with Real Summer Snow, Snowboarding Competitions, Live Music, Kids Zone and More

July 08, 2022/ Xfinity Live!/ Alexander Opont

Let the snow fly in South Philly! For the first time ever, Gilson Snow will bring their annual summer outdoor festival and rail jam to Philadelphia. Gilson Summer Snow Day will pop-up at Xfinity Live! on Saturday, July 16th with real snow, snowboarding competitions, ice carving, ski artist showcase, apres-ski lodge, live music, 50+ drink samples, games and the Knoebels Kids Zone with rock climbing, bounce house and more. The event starts at 1pm for VIP ticket holders and 2pm for general admission. A portion of proceeds from this unique event will help support two non-profits, Carve for Cancer and Share Winter Foundation. Gilson Snow celebrates 10 years in business by expanding this event to the Greater Philadelphia region. Tickets are on sale now at https://gilsonsnow.com/summer-snow-day-philly

June 20, 2022

Renault Winery Celebrates America's Birthday with Fireworks, Country Music Fest, 5K Run

June 20, 2022/ Renault Winery and Resort/ Lexie Fleege

Renault Winery and Resort celebrates America's birthday with a two-day, all-day celebration this Saturday, July 2nd and Sunday, July 3rd. Music fans are invited to the first-ever Renault Winery 1st Annual Country Music Festival with two days of live music and bands, multiple stages, wine, food trucks, family fun and other surprises. The line-up includes Scotty Testerman Trio, Brian Corcoran, Warren Montgomery Band, Parker Barrow Project, Jess Zimmerman Band, Lisa Bouchelle, Kenny Curcio and Garrett Shultz Band. Admission to the festival grounds for each day is only $10 per person. Next, Renault presents the first-ever Red, Wine and Blue 5K Run and Red, Wine and Blue Kids' Run on Sunday morning, starting at 8:30am. On Sunday night, look to the skies above Renault for an Independence Day themed fireworks show, free with admission to the music festival, or $10 per car to watch from the Renault parking lot. All events take place at Renault Winery and Resort, and the new Renault Winery festival grounds, located at 72 Bremen Ave, Egg Harbor City, NJ 08215.

June 01, 2022

Philadelphia Celebrates Philly Gay Pride Month with 45 Events, Fundraisers, Parties, Drag Shows, Art Exhibits And More

June 01, 2022/ Philly Gay Pride Month/ Lexie Fleege

Philadelphia proudly celebrates June as Philly Gay Pride Month. We’ve compiled a list of 45 top ways to celebrate Gay Pride in our amazing city. While the pandemic pressed pause on events last year, Philly Gay Pride has never been stronger and more important. The pandemic has had a profoundly negative impact on our city’s LGBTQ community. Gay owned businesses were forced to shut down. Gay organizations and non-profits lost critical revenue for life-saving programs. The pandemic forced gay teens and college students into quarantine and isolation - losing the safety net of our city’s diverse and supportive larger community. Older gay seniors who sometimes already experience higher rates of social isolation were further isolated during months of prescribed social distancing and staying at home. The list continues as to how the pandemic specifically affected our gay and queer community - and it’s time to look ahead, come together and support one another. From Pride Days at Parks on Tap and Philadelphia Flower Show, to Pride Nights at Philadelphia Zoo and Concourse Dance Club, to LGBTQ Circus and Yoga workshops, to Pride Month events as part of Philly Beer Week, there is something for everyone this year.

May 25, 2022

FCM Hospitality and Philadelphia Flyers Join Forces for Pride Month with Cocktails for a Cause

May 25, 2022/ Liberty Point/ Alexander Opont

In celebration of Philly Gay Pride Month, FCM Hospitality teams p with the Philadelphia Flyers and Flyers Charities to raise money for four local LGBTQ+ organizations. Cocktails for a Cause will be featured at 11 different locations throughout the city including The Garden at Cherry Street Pier, The Dolphin, Morgan's Pier, Craft Hall, Parks on Tap, Rosy's Taco Bar, Harper's Garden, Lola's Garden, Concourse Dance Bar and Juno. Each property will offer a drink that matches a color of the all-inclusive LGBTQ rainbow flag with $1 from each rainbow drink going towards donations to William Way LGBT Community Center, Attic Youth Center, Philly Asian Queer, and Galaei. Throughout the month of June and as part of the ‘Cocktails for a Cause’ campaign, the Flyers will have their own specialty cocktail, the “Flyers Rowdy ‘Rita,” available exclusively at Liberty Point, with proceeds benefiting local LGBTQ+ organizations. As part of the month-long effort, Flyers Charities will match FCM’s $1 donation up to $10,000 for every Flyers Rowdy ‘Rita sold at Liberty Point during June. The Flyers Rowdy ‘Rita will be a spin on a mango margarita (tequila, triple sec, orange, mango lime) and will be sold at Liberty Point all month long. The first-ever Cocktails for a Cause Pride Party and Kick-Off event will take place on Thursday, June 9 at Liberty Point from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Philadelphia Flyers and Flyers Charities will be on hand with Gritty (6:00pm) and other fun surprises. This is the one and only event that will feature all 11 cocktails, plus Flyers' fun, DJ and other surprises.

April 18, 2022

Riverbend Environmental Education Center Celebrates Earth Day and Reopens Snider Barn and Aquaponics Greenhouse

April 18, 2022/ Riverbend Enviornmental Education Center/ Kory Aversa

Celebrate Spring and Earth Week at Riverbend Environmental Education Center with a special Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting - and the grand reopening and relaunch of their unique Aquaponics Greenhouse and the Snider Barn. Starting on Thursday, April 21, 2022, Riverbend will open the Snider Barn again to school groups after being closed due to the pandemic. Riverbend will also relaunch the Aquaponics Greenhouse, where aquaculture (raising fish in a controlled environment) and hydroponics (growing plants without soil) come together in this unique hand-on laboratory. On Saturday, April 23, 2022, Riverbend will host an Earth Day Open House and Tree Planting from 10:00am to Noon. The family-friendly event is $25 per family and includes a guided tour, a visit to the Aquaponics Greenhouse, time with Riverbend’s Animal Ambassadors, a hike up Valley View Trail and the tree planting itself. Riverbend also is open for spring and summer for exploration of the trails, bird watching, and celebrating nature and the great outdoors. More than 5,000 native species of plants are located on the preserve, and 107 species of birds have been spotted on the grounds. Riverbend's 30-acre nature preserve is located at 1950 Spring Mill Rd., in Gladwyne, PA. The outdoor preserve, trails and outdoor amenities are open 365 days a year from dawn to dusk daily.

April 07, 2022

Grand Opening: Dim Sum House Debuts XI West Wedding and Events Venue in University City

April 07, 2022/ Dim Sum House by Jane G's/ Kory Aversa

Dim Sum House owners Jane Guo and Jackson Fu announce the grand opening of Xi West Weddings and Private Events at 3939 Chestnut Street, 1st Floor. The mother-son duo are thrilled to debut the city's new Asian and female-owned wedding and special events venue and catering facility where they can now host wedding receptions, micro-weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, baby showers, large group dining, private parties, corporate events and food festivals for up to 350 people. The stunning 6,000 square foot space cost over one million dollars for renovations and took four years to complete, after a two year delay during the pandemic. For event planners and couples, the space brings together modern industrial chic design, an exciting cocktail program and robust coffee service with traditional Chinese menus that range from dim sum offerings to signature rice, noodle dishes and seafood dishes. For higher end weddings seeking something extra special, the menu can include delicacies like Norwegian King Crab three ways. The space has a sleek and modern bar, lounge and cocktail space in the front on Chestnut Street on ground level, with a ballroom and event space through the larger doors, followed by a bridal room and oversized bathrooms. The space can seat up to 225 seated and 350 standing.

April 06, 2022

Sip, Shop and Support Women Owned Businesses at Ladies Night Out at Ellis Preserve

April 06, 2022/ Ellis Preserve/ Kory Aversa

Get ready to sip, shop and support small local businesses at the return of Main Line Today's Ladies Night Out, presented by Ame Salon & Spa. Enjoy a night of fashion, beauty, food, drink and entertainment on Wednesday, April 27th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm, at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve ( 3821 West Chester Pike) in Newtown Square. The event will feature dozens of vendors with a special spotlight on the region's women-owned business community. Tickets are on sale now for $40, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Breastcancer.org in their mission to help people make sense of the complex medical and personal information surrounding breast health and breast cancer.

March 17, 2022

Port Richmond Celebrates 175th Anniversary

March 17, 2022/ Cohocksink Recreation Center/ Kory Aversa

The neighborhood of Port Richmond is turning 175 years old! All of Philadelphia is invited to the official celebration. Port Richmond Neighborhood Association will host The Official Port Richmond 175th Anniversary Celebration and Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26th, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm, at Cohocksink Recreation Center. PRNA and community volunteers have been hosting an anniversary celebration for the iconic neighborhood formally since 2020 and informally since 2015. This year, PRNA will host its largest celebration to date with a free outdoor community party that will include a Port Richmond-Opoly Monopoly Tournament, cake ceremony, egg hunt, senior of the year, live music, family fun, vendors, food and more. Special guests and appearances will include Philadelphia School of Circus Arts' Youth Troupe, Easter Bunny, Minnie Mouse, Michael Jackson impersonator, Pawlucy Tae Kwon Do, Polish American String Band, The 501st Legion, and more. The iconic Stocks' Bakery will be making and donating the official 175th Anniversary cake, with a piece of cake for the first 300 people. Councilman Mark Squilla will present PRNA and the neighborhood with a special City Council citation to celebrate the milestone. Lokal Artisan Foods and French Toast Bites will be on hand with Port Richmond-roasted coffee made with Bean 2 Bean. The Easter Egg Hunt kicks things off right at 2:00pm, with the cake and ceremony at 4:00pm. The celebration is free and open to the public. The rain date is set for Sunday, March 27th.

March 08, 2022

St. Patrick's and March Madness Specials, Foods and Events in Philly, Main Line and Cape May

March 08, 2022/ Lexie Fleege

Philadelphia restaurants celebrate the luck of the Irish! Top Philly region restaurants and bars are back to celebrate in 2022. A Main Line celebration returns to Downtown Ardmore at John Henry’s Pub in the suburbs. In the city you can enjoy Green beer, glitter plus special food features from Craftsman Row Saloon, Tradesman's, and Finn McCool's. Check out the latest offerings for top events and food features below with a strong mix in the city and the suburbs, from the Main Line to our new client in Cape May, NJ.

February 23, 2022

Golden Girls Mystery Experience Makes Philadelphia Premiere at Craft Hall Starting March 5th

February 23, 2022/ Craft Hall/ Lexie Fleege

A Golden Girls Murder Mystery: The Curse of Jessica Fletcher will make its Philadelphia stage debut starting March 5th at Craft Hall, at 901 N. Delaware Avenue. Rose, Dorothy, Blanche and Sophia are back at it again, and this time the four friends from Miami are trying their hand at solving a mystery. Come out for whodunnit vibes mixed with tons of laughs during this unique immersive experience that even includes themed cocktails and food. Tickets are on sale now for $64 each and include the show, food and three cocktails per person. Additional cocktails and food are pay-as-you-go. The show will run from March to April, on select Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, with times on show nights at 6:00pm and 9:00pm. All on-sale dates and shows are on the website, with more dates to be added for middle to late April - and beyond.