Volunteers Wanted for Fall Activities on East Passyunk Avenue

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Volunteers Wanted for Fall Activities on East Passyunk Avenue

Help us haunt East Passyunk Avenue during Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl on Wednesday, October 23rd, and Fall Fest + Spooky Saturday on Saturday, October 26, 2013.  Individuals, families and group volunteers are invited to help us give out candy and treats along our trick or treating routes. To sign-up, please visit our contact page and fill out information with your time slots, or email kory@aversapr.com. Times and opportunities are available when you click link below. 

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East Passyunk Doubles Fall Fun with Second Saturday and South Philly Fest

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East Passyunk Doubles Fall Fun with Second Saturday and South Philly Fest

Fall is a perfect time to shop, rock and stroll your way down East Passyunk Avenue. This weekend, double your fun with Second Saturday on Saturday, October 12, 2013 and South Philly Fest on Sunday, October 13, 2013. Second Saturday will feature a home tour, rack sales, sidewalk specials, art openings, kids’ costume swap, live music and complimentary fall treats. Hours vary by location. South Philly Fest by Lucky 13 Pub will take place from 12:00pm to 6:00pm outside of1820 S. 13th Street) featuring six bands, Sweet Jane Vintage, Kung Fu Hoagies, Little Baby’s Ice Cream and other vendors. Second Saturday and South Philly Fest are both free events with no admission charge.  For full listing of activities, sales, tours and bands, click below. 

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East Passyunk Scares Up Halloween Fun During Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

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East Passyunk Scares Up Halloween Fun During Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday

East Passyunk Avenue presents spooktacular fun with Fall Fest and Spooky Saturday on Saturday, October 26, 2013, from 11:00am to 4:00pm. This annual Halloween celebration will feature free activities for children, adults and even fido too!  Spooky Saturday activities include cider and donuts, pumpkin painting, costume contests for children and dogs, pet treats, art lessons and a kids’ dance party. Trick or treating will expand this year to include the blocks between the Singing Fountain and the Mifflin Triangle. Free treat bags will be available at the Singing Fountain for the first 500 children courtesy of Aversa PR & Events. Fall Fest activities will include a craft show curated by Nice Things..Handmade, three live bands, pumpkins and fall foliage at Urban Jungle, a raffle from Philadelphia Scooters, and adoptables from Operation Ava, PAWS and Pig Placement Network.  Food and drink will be provided by Ms. Goody Cupcake, The Tot Cart, Stateside, El Zarape, Mamma Maria Ristorante, Stogie Joe’s, Noord, Fond and Belle Cakery. For more information, visit www.visiteastpassyunk.com, like EPABID on Facebook and follow @epassyunkave on Twitter.

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SliCE Debuts New Seasonal Pies During Freebie Friday

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SliCE Debuts New Seasonal Pies During Freebie Friday

SliCE celebrates the finest flavors and ingredients of the season with the introduction of new monthly and seasonal dishes. Starting in October, SliCE will complement its robust menu of Trenton-style pies, gluten-free pizzas and fresh salads with new offerings like The Granny Pizza and Chicken Caesar Pizza.  During the entire fall season, SliCE will offer a new Green Goddess Gluten-Free Pizza, Sausage and Peppers Pizza and Fall Beet Salad. New monthly specials will debut on the first Friday of the month during “Freebie Fridays” where new and returning SliCE fans can be the first to taste-test each creation. Free samples will be offered in-store from Noon through 7:00 PM every first Friday. SliCE has three locations that include Rittenhouse (1740 Sansom Street, 215-557-9299), South Philadelphia and Italian Market (1180 S. 10th Street, 215-463-0868) and Washington Township (137 Egg Harbor Road, 856-302-5099).  

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Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl Flies into 14 Bars and Restaurants on East Passyunk

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Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl Flies into 14 Bars and Restaurants on East Passyunk

Grab your broomstick and fly around East Passyunk Avenue during the fourth annual Witch CRAFT Beer Crawl on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 5:30pm to 9:30pm. Enjoy seasonal craft beers bubbling up in cauldrons at a record-setting 14 bars and restaurants.  Tickets are $6.66 and include $3.00 craft beers, a witch hat and a Witch CRAFT stamp card with a chance to win $350+ in prizes. Scare up your finest witch’s garb for a chance to win title of “Witch of East Passyunk” and “Most Original Costume.” Tickets are on sale now at  www.bit.ly/passyunkwitch. Proceeds benefit EPABID's cleaning and greening programs.

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East Passyunk's LGBT Monthly Party QOTA Pops Up at Singing Fountain

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East Passyunk's LGBT Monthly Party QOTA Pops Up at Singing Fountain

East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District (EPABID) brings the popular monthly LGBT QOTA party to the Singing Fountain on Sunday, September 29, 2013, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.  For September, the party moves outdoors for its first-ever pop-up event in Philadelphia’s new gayborhood.  Chefs from restaurants around the Fountain will serve complimentary or discounted food and drink. Participating fooderies include locally and nationally recognized names such as Noord, Fond, Stateside, Belle Cakery, Izumi, Da Vinci Ristorante and Chiarella’s Ristorante. Metro Men’s will showcase their brand new store at East Passyunk and Tasker with complimentary beverages.  Metro Men’s and Nicole Rae Styer will host a fashion show around the Singing Fountain at 4:00 PM. Streets immediately surrounding the Fountain will be closed for the outdoor party, including Passyunk at 11th and Tasker. The party is free and open to the community, ages 21 and older. All specials are first come, first served.  Ten percent  of proceeds from Fond and Stateside will be donated to ActionAIDS.  In case of inclement weather, the party moves indoors to individual restaurants, bars and retail shops.

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Nick's Roast Beef Debuts New Bacon Burger with Bespoke Bacon

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Nick's Roast Beef Debuts New Bacon Burger with Bespoke Bacon

Nick’s Roast Beef in Old City (16 South 2nd Street) is already famous for their “best of” roast beef and pork sandwiches, laid back vibe and unbeatable values. Nick’s owner Joseph Schultice, aka Joey Dog, has his sights set on a new prize – king of the burger. Schultice has partnered with local bacon purveyor Bespoke Bacon to reinvent the concept of the hamburger using a special ground bacon and beef blend. Nick’s Bacon Burger debuts during Old City “Bacon and Beer Fest” on Saturday, September 28, 2013, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The pay-as-you-go offerings will include the new Nick’s Bacon Burger, Bacon Nachos with pan-fried bacon crumble, Beer and Bacon Flights, Tomato and Crimini Mushroom Salad with Pancetta Tesa, and a savory ending with Bacon Cheesecake. Yards Brewing Company, Prism Brewing Company and Philadelphia Brewing Company will pair four seasonal with the bacon-centric menu. 

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Media Blitz: Street Fare Rolls Into Mt. Airy on Thursday September 19th

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Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll in Mt. Airy is less then a week away.  Aversa PR is proud to help launch this fresh new brand for the former Mt. Airy Night Market event. Join us on Thursday, September 19, 2013 for unique eats and drinks from 45 food trucks and restaurants along Germantown Avenue. Check out the start of our final media blitz below. We're so proud to help yet another great Philadelphia neighborhood!  

Full Page Story and Special Section - Philadelphia City Paper:

Mt. Airy Street Fare, Sip Savor Stroll, Story by Kory Aversa, Aversa PR

Special Message - PECO Crown Lights

Platform Posts - Select SEPTA Stations

Mt. Airy, Street Fare, Sip Savor Stroll, SEPTA Posters

Highlights of Trending Coverage: 

Street Fare: Full Page story and special section
Go Mt. Airy in City Paper | September 2013

45 Food Vendors Announced for Street Fare in Mt Airy 
Go Mt. Airy on Zagat | September 2013 

Mt. Airy Announces 45 Food Trucks and Restaurants for Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on Foobooz | September 2013  

What's Cooking on 1060: A Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on KYW 1060 | September 2013

Get Ready to Sip, Savor, Stroll at Street Fare in Mt. Airy 
Go Mt. Airy on Uwishunu | September 2013

Mt. Airy Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll Your Way through Mt. Airy with Whole Family
Go Mt. Airy on Frugal Philly Mom | September 2013

Mt. Airy Street Fare Is But A Week Away
Go Mt. Airy on Phoodie | September 2013

Preliminary Vendors Named for Mt. Airy Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on Chestnut Hill Patch | September 2013

Street Fed: Sip, Savor, Stroll Your Way through Mt. Airy during Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy in Philadelphia Life Magazine | September 2013

Sip, Savor, Stroll in Mt. Airy
Go Mt. Airy in Grid Magazine | September 2013

Great Event: Sip, Savor, Stroll at Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy in MyInsight Magazine | September 2013

Weekly Entertainment Picks: Street Fare
Go Mt. Airy on WHYY | September 2013

 For a full list of coverage, visit our Client News page. 

Mt. Airy Announces List of 45 Food Trucks and Restaurants for Street Fare

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Mt. Airy Announces List of 45 Food Trucks and Restaurants for Street Fare

Street Fare: Sip, Savor, Stroll (formerly Mt. Airy Night Market) will dish up tasty bites and unique beverages from 45 food trucks, carts and local restaurants on Thursday, September 19, 2013, from 6:00pm to 10:30pm. (Rain date is Thursday, September 26, 2013.)  Additionally, Mt. Airy USA announces a special outdoor simulcast of the Eagles vs. Kansas City Chiefs, Andy Reid’s homecoming game at which Donovan McNabb’s number will be retired. Other festivities to be stationed along Germantown Avenue, between Sedgwick and W. Mt. Airy Avenue, will include two stages of live entertainment, an artisan craft fair, a fashion truck and a new family activity zone. This annual street food festival, organized by Mt. Airy USA, attracted over 11,000 people last year.  For more information visit gomtairy.com, call 215-844-6021, follow @gomtairy on Twitter and like “Go Mt. Airy” on Facebook. For a full list of restaurants, food trucks and menu, visit link below. 

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Brat Productions Brings Eternal Glamnation to Underground Arts During FringeArts Festival

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Brat Productions Brings Eternal Glamnation to Underground Arts During FringeArts Festival

Brat Productions brings back last year’s hit “Eternal Glamnation” for a two show run on Sundays, September 8 and 15, 2013, at 8:30 PM, at Underground Arts (12th and Callowhill). Conceived by and featuring newly minted Artistic Director Jess Conda, this glam rock fantasia is a story about finding your true self underneath the glittery shadows. Enjoy a wild ride during a high-octane, rock-and-roll, nostalgic tribute to spandex, camp and alien life forms. With all the flamboyance and outrageousness of its era, Glamnation covers all the greats from Bowie, Queen, T. Rex, Lou Reed, Nick Cave and more. After Glamnation, stick around for a drink at the FringeArts Festival Bar and take in a show during the Late Night Cabaret. Tickets are $10 by visiting bit.ly/eternalglamnation, or $15 at the door.

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