Contest: Win Tickets to SOLD OUT Diner en Blanc Philadelphia

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Photography (c) Sean Corbett of The F Stop

Photography (c) Sean Corbett of The F Stop

Philadelphia's best kept secret will soon be told. We want you to be there for the surprise!  Enter to win registration for two to the sold-out Diner en Blanc Philadelphia. 

After months of viral buzz,  Diner en Blanc will pop-up in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 21, 2014 at a location revealed only minutes before.  Join 3,500 other guests dressed in white for a fairytale evening of food, fashion, dancing, music and magic.  This once-in-a-lifetime event annually celebrates dinner as an artform as guests dine in a unique, unexpected and re-purposed public space.

Aversa PR, the official public relations firm for Diner en Blanc Philadelphia, presents a final chance to win free access for this très chic picnic and Best of Philly winner.  Click here to enter and you could win free registration for two people. All contestants agree by entering that they will abide by the rules and guidelines of Diner en Blanc Philadelphia. All guests must wear white to the event, and bring their own table, chairs, china and food.  

Photography (c) Sean Corbett of The F Stop

Photography (c) Sean Corbett of The F Stop

One winner will be selected by 5:00pm this Friday, August 15, 2014.  The winner will be notified directly and has 24 hours to confirm by email, or an alternate winner will be selected. Once the winner has confirmed, they will be sent the free code for a registration. It is the responsibility of the winner to register themselves using the code.

Entering is simple. Please visit our contact page and fill out your contact information.  Good luck and merci beaucoup! 

Bonus: Not familiar with Diner en Blanc? Get a special preview as @koryaversa @debphl @aversapr Tweet live on Thursday night (August 14, 2014) as we head to Montreal for their grand evening! 

City of Hope Philadelphia Fights Women's Cancers with 5K Walk

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City of Hope Philadelphia Fights Women's Cancers with 5K Walk

One in three women will be diagnosed with cancer in her lifetime. On Saturday, September 13, 2014, this reality will unite survivors and supporters during the 17th annual Women’s Cancer Walk by City of Hope Philadelphia. Look for a parade of purple and listen for the outpouring of hope as walkers travel from Campbell’s Field  (401 Delaware Ave, Camden), across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, to the Arch Street Meeting House (320 Arch St, Philadelphia). Registration starts at 8:00am, and the walk starts at 10:00am. Registration is $25 for adults and $15 for children at www.womenscancerwalk.org. Share stories of hope by using @cityofhopephila #womenscancerwalk on Twitter, and liking City of Hope Philadelphia Office on Facebook.

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9th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival Returns with 140+ Cars, Food, Circus, Music and More

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9th Annual East Passyunk Car Show and Street Festival Returns with 140+ Cars, Food, Circus, Music and More

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) is revving up for the 9th Annual Car Show and Street Festival on Sunday, July 27, 2014, from Noon to 5:00pm, on EPA between Broad and Dickinson streets.  Over 140 muscle, classic, antique, custom and show cars, trucks and motorcycles will line Avenue, with circus performers, street vendors, rack sales, kids’ activities, live music and the Bang! Boom! CRAFT! Show in between.  Wine and dine among the cars as award-winning restaurants and food trucks serve street food and summertime drinks. Admission is FREE for attendees and $15 for cars. The rain date is Sunday, August 3, 2014. For information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, tweet at @epassyunkave and follow #passyunkcarshow.

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Serrano Restaurant in Old City Hosts Pop-up with Ranch Road Taco Shop

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Serrano Restaurant in Old City Hosts Pop-up with Ranch Road Taco Shop

Serrano Restaurant announces that Ranch Road Taco Shop will pop-up in the kitchen starting on Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Chef Meghan Carnevale will serve her authentic Mexican street food, including Blackened Catfish Tacos, Pomegranate Guacamole and Mexican street corn with ancho lime aioli and asiago cheese. The special menu will be paired with rotating bar specials that will include sangria, signature cocktails, boutique wines and craft beers. The pop-up will run from 5:00pm to Midnight, Wednesdays through Saturdays, through at least early August. 

 

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Philadelphia Top Pizzerias Face Off in 6th Annual Pizza Olympics

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Philadelphia Top Pizzerias Face Off in 6th Annual Pizza Olympics

The 6th Annual Pizza Olympics returns this Thursday, July 17, 2014, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, at Penn’s Landing Caterers.  Fifteen of Philadelphia’s premier pizza parlors will vie for attendee votes to decide the gold, silver, and bronze medals in several categories as well as the top prize of overall favorite slice. Guests will also enjoy a DJ and dancing, raffles and prizes, drink specials, and a performance by the Mummers.  Tickets are $15 and include all-you-can-eat pizza and giveaways from sponsors Coca-Cola, Liscio’s Bakery, and Utz Potato Chips. Tickets can be purchased at www.southphillyreview.com and they will be available at the door.  For info, call 215-336-2500 or tweet @sophreview #PizzaOlympics

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20 Restaurants Go Grill to Grill in Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off by South Street Headhouse District

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20 Restaurants Go Grill to Grill in Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off by South Street Headhouse District

Twenty of the region’s top restaurants and food trucks will go grill-to-grill in the summer’s ultimate hot-dog competition. South Street Headhouse District, in conjunction with Hot Diggity!, will host the 3rd Annual Dog Days of Summer Cook-Off on Saturday, July 19, 2014, from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, under the historic Headhouse Square Shambles (400 Block of South 2nd Street between Lombard and Pine).  Sample the most flavorful, unique and inventive hot dogs while enjoying craft beer, live music, an amateur toppings contest and other summertime fun. VIP passes are $30 and include early access at Noon, a VIP gift and 20 food/drink tickets. General admission is free, with food/drink tickets costing 4/$10 and 15/$30. Funds raised will support the preservation of the historic Headhouse Square Shambles. VIP passes are on sale at dogdays14.eventbrite.com. For updates, follow #DogDays14 @officialsouthst on Twitter.  

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Celebrate Freedom to Fly During Season Opening of Fly School Circus Arts

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Celebrate Freedom to Fly During Season Opening of Fly School Circus Arts

Fly School Circus Arts returns for the summer and fall season with two hour outdoor flying trapeze lessons at 5th and Cecil B. Moore (on the edge of Old and New Kensington). Two hour lessons for adults and children (ages six and up) will be available on weekdays and weekends, up to three times per day, now through early November. For bookings and information, visit www.flyschoolcircusarts.com, follow @flyschoolcircus on Twitter and like Fly School on Facebook. 

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Media Advisory: Grammy Nominated Hip Hop Artist Wale Headlines Friday's Hip Hop for Philly Concert

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MEDIA ALERT

THIS FRIDAY: GRAMMY NOMINATED HIP HOP ARTIST WALE HEADLINES FREE CONCERT ON NATIONAL HIV TESTING DAY - OVER 1,000 YOUTH HAVE BEEN TESTED TO DATE!

Note: Free tickets are STILL available for youth 13-24 when they get an HIV test at an approved testing site in advance of the show. Media credential info is listed below.

** WHAT **
Hip Hop for Philly Concert Featuring Wale
With Special Guests: Chill Moody, ARSIN, and DJNiiLO

** WHEN **
Friday, June 27, 2014
Doors open - 7:00pm, Wale start - approximately 9:45pm, updates available on Friday

** WHERE **
Trocadero Theater, 1003 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA

** WHY **
Philadelphia FIGHT and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia seek to motivate hundreds of young people to get tested for HIV by offering a free Hip Hop Concert on National HIV Testing Day. Teenagers and young adults aged 13-24 will receive a free ticket to see Grammy nominated Hip Hop recording artist Wale if they get a free HIV test at a variety of participating locations throughout the city on or before June 27, 2014. To date, 1,000+ youth have been tested. Limited tickets remain. The list of testing sites is found: bit.ly/hiphop4philly

** MEDIA CREDENTIALS **
Approved print and television outlets will have access to shoot Wale's first three songs from a roped area in front of the stage. Before/after the performance, approved outlets are free to shoot from other spots on the first floor or from a special area on the second level. All media must respond to kory@aversapr.com or 215-840-9216 so we can arrange access. NO flash photography will be allowed.  All media must sign a waiver before entering the front of stage area.

 

Philly Phaithful Announces Father's Day Sale and Series of Free World Cup Viewing Parties

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Philly Phaithful Announces Father's Day Sale and Series of Free World Cup Viewing Parties

Northern Liberties retailer Philly Phaithful (737 N. 4th Street) announces two great promotions for Father's Day and World Cup. For the sports-loving dads, drop by the retail showroom or shop online for 20 percent off when you use promo code "summertime."  Then, break out your red, white and blue to cheer on the USA during the World Cup. Along with apparel partners at Live Breathe Futbol,  announces a series of Viewing Parties for the Group Stages at it's Northern Liberties showroom. Watch the games on a giant 16 foot media wall while you enjoy free craft beer (21 and up) and discounts on all apparel (including LBF's World Cup-inspired collection). In addition, during the USA-Ghana game, Philly Phaithful will host local artist Dan Duffy of Philly Word Art as he creates a one-of-a-kind print LIVE on-site. Duffy's work has been featured across the country and was recently highlighted in a national Gatorade ad featuring Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals. 

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BRU Craft & Wurst Celebrates One Year Anniversary with 39 Lines on Special + Finale Party for Philly Beer Week

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BRÜ Craft & Wurst, 1318 Chestnut Street, saves the best for last with an all-day anniversary bash that coincides with the final day of Philly Beer Week. On Sunday, June 8, 2014, starting at 11:00am, the Midtown Village German bier hall celebrates one year in business with $4 and $5 draft specials on ALL 39 lines. Festivities will also include:  

* Live music with 3Ditty
* Whole roast pig from Chef Andrew Gaspar
* Housemade Sausages
* Free 1 L beer boot giveaways with specials to fill them with (first come, first served)
* $4 cans of Founders All Day IPA
* Keg kill prizes for anyone that orders a beer to kick the Philly Beer Week kegs

“I couldn’t have imagined such a great first year,” said owner Teddy Sourias (who also owns Finn McCool’s Pub). " I personally want to thank our hardworking staff, Midtown Village neighbors, countless regulars and all of our supporters. We couldn't have executed our vision without such a great team behind us."

For more information about BRÜ and a list of other upcoming events, call (215) 800-1079, visit www.bruphilly.com, like www.facebook.com/BRUPhilly and follow @bruphilly on Twitter.