Workout for a Cause at Sweat During Fitness for Hope

Workout for a Cause at Sweat During Fitness for Hope

With the holiday season approaching, give yourself the gift of health and goodwill by stopping by Sweat Fitness this Sunday for 14th Annual Fitness for Hope.  On Sunday, November 24, 2013, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, at the Queen Village Location (700 Passyunk Avenue), Sweat's best trainers will offer four special donation classes in spinning, wonder track, boxing and personal training. On top of getting your workout on, enter to win a raffle for a Breakaway Bike. Additionally, Santa can check off all the items on his gift list by purchasing a commemorative t-shirt, or winning some items in the silent auction.  Donations of any size are accepted for this special event. Raise or donate $50 or more, and receive a gym bag valued at $50. Donation ribbons are also available to write the name of a loved one you want to remember or honor. For more information, visit www.sweatfitness.com or www.cityofhope.org, or call 215-627-5600.

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Philly Free School and Nice Things Handmade Present Holiday Shopping at Superfantastic Craft Bazaar

Philly Free School and Nice Things Handmade Present Holiday Shopping at Superfantastic Craft Bazaar

East Passyunk's Nice Things Handmade and The Philly Free School announce the first annual “Superfantastic Craft Bazaar” on Saturday, December 7, 2013, from 11:00am to 5:00pm, at 2001 Christian Street, Philadelphia. Over 35 local artisans and crafters will transform the school’s roller-skating rink into a holiday wonderland filled with one-of-a-kind gifts, sculpted jewelry, home décor, handmade paper, art prints, hand painted glassware, aeriums, apparel, stuffed toys and much more.  Family fun will include face painting, caricatures, make-and-take ornaments, paint-your-own ceramics and free candy canes.  Ultimo Coffee, Weckerly’s Ice Cream, Philly Free School and other vendors will provide hot beverages, seasonal treats and lunchtime snacks. Admission is free.  Proceeds benefit the programs of the Philly Free School, where kids rule (for real). For more show information, visit www.nicethingshandmade.com or www.phillyfreeschool.org, call (267) 455-0256 or follow @nicethingshandmade.

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Be Merry (And Gay) On East Passyunk Avenue At Holiday QOTA LGBT Party

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East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District invites you to come out for a merry and gay ole time at November's edition of the roving Queers on the Avenue (QOTA) party. QOTA Among the Trees takes over Urban Jungle (1526 East Passyunk Avenue) tomorrow night, on Thursday November 21, 2013, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy festive fun as you prance, mix and mingle among the spectacular holiday tree displays, still-green plants and festive decorations.  Complimentary lite fare and drinks will include Pinnacle Vodka cocktails in fall flavors, Bai cocktails, beer, wine and samples of MANNA's Thanksgiving pies.  Admission is free, and all are welcome. Please remember to dress warmly, as Urban Jungle will be selling x-mas trees and the front door will be open! Come out for a merry and gay ole time.  For more information visit Facebook, Twitter or EPA's website

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Philadelphia PR Job: Aversa PR Seeks PR and Social Media Coordinator

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Aversa PR & Events is hiring - Philadelphia PR job alert! We seek a creative, detail-oriented, dependable and enthusiastic Philadelphia PR and Social Media Coordinator to assist with 20+ client accounts that cover the best of Philly's retail, fashion, beauty, food, bars, neighborhoods, arts, theater, entertainment and much more. We work with small business owners, entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders that expect the best from us - including smart and creative results, on a budget, in a timely manner, with measurable results. We're seeking an up-and-coming communications rock star that brings one to three years of professional success under their belt. We're looking for documented experience and skills in collecting and organizing content, developing short and long range strategies, growing social media followings, crafting an ongoing, unique for each business, teaching social media best practices to clients, and maintaining a content calendar. On the PR side, we seek someone that either has or easily can develop relationships with the area press, that can write a world-class press release, expand our media list and coordinate press events. 

Successful candidates will exhibit attention to detail, be good communicators, work well under pressure, have a sense of humor, work within budget and time frames, and be able to generate award-winning messaging on the fly.  Proven experience in managing social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest) preferred.  This is a new starter position that offers 20 to 25 hours per week, with room for quick increases in hours as you help develop new client accounts.  It is preferred that candidates have a car for errands on the fly, but otherwise dependable transportation at all times is an absolute must as clients require store visits, photo shoots, meetings and event support.  Office-based position in South Philadelphia. We are seeking candidates to work in the office, and are not seeking telecommuters at this time. 

Please submit a complete application with the following elements: cover letter, resume and list of social media samples/handles to hr@aversapr.com. Applications will be considered incomplete if any of the above are missing. We plan to hire as soon as we find the right candidate. No phone calls please. For more information about us and our company, visit www.aversapr.com or follow us on Twitter at @koryaversa @aversapr 

 

Sassafras Brings Lunch Service to Old City District

Sassafras Brings Lunch Service to Old City District

Your pals at Sassafras (48 S. 2nd Street, Philadelphia) in Old City District will open their doors for lunch service starting on Monday, November 11, 2013.  Pull up a stool at Philadelphia’s “Grande Dame” of neighborhood bars for an eclectic menu that has something for every palate. Inexpensive dishes will include award-winning burgers, traditional fish and chips, smothered steak sandwich, perogies, salads, soups and more.  Popular local bartender Danny McCloskey has been brought on board to serve up great conversation and a world-class assortment of bottled beer, draft beers and wines, and a splendid selection of Single Malt Scotches, Whiskies and Bourbon.  Rumor has it that lunch regulars may be privy to “secret” handcrafted cocktails only available during lunch service.  As always, beloved mascot John Deer will preside in seasonal garb. Lunch will be offered Monday through Friday, 11:30am to 5:00pm. Menu offerings average $7.95 to $9.95. 

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Homemade Pies Debut and Thanksgiving Stuffing Waffle Return at Chhaya Cafe

Homemade Pies Debut and Thanksgiving Stuffing Waffle Return at Chhaya Cafe

Chhaya Café, 1823 East Passyunk Avenue, is now serving tasty treats very dear to Chef Varnana Beuria — her fabulous pies. Once reserved only for guests in Chef Beuria’s home, these delicious pies with delicate crusts are now available at her café on East Passyunk Avenue in South Philadelphia. Stop in for pie, baked goods, desserts, coffee and other treats this holiday season. 

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New York Times Best Selling Author Josh Piven Presents World Premiere of Stage Comedy NO RESERVATIONS at Adrienne Theater

New York Times Best Selling Author Josh Piven Presents World Premiere of Stage Comedy NO RESERVATIONS at Adrienne Theater

New York Times best-selling humorist Josh Piven gives theater audiences a best-case scenario this holiday season with the World Premiere farce No Reservations. Piven trades the volcanoes, quicksand, and alligator wrestling for holiday survival among the mistletoe, scrapple, and paparazzi.  Penned by the author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and directed by Allison Heishman, the production runs November 26 through December 15, 2013 at Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater.  The ensemble cast of Philadelphia favorites features Jared Michael Delaney, Wendy Staton, Brian McCann, Mary Beth Shrader, Colleen Corcoran and Brandon Pierce. Tickets are available now for $18 to $25 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/449685.

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Weekend Top Events: Free Pizza, First Friday, Fantasy Hair and Flying Trapeze

Weekend Top Events: Free Pizza, First Friday, Fantasy Hair and Flying Trapeze

We're happy to say goodbye to all things spooky and haunted and welcome new fall events and menus during November. Enjoy these top weekend picks from our clients City of Hope, Fly School Circus Arts, Nick's Roast Beef in Old City, Sassafras, Serrano and SliCE.  Don't miss FREE pizza, live music, fantasy hair, flying trapeze, salted caramel creme brulee and peanut butter beer. 

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Halloween Weekend: Salons Do Battle on Runway during City of Hope Fantasy Hair Competition

Halloween Weekend: Salons Do Battle on Runway during City of Hope Fantasy Hair Competition

Let the games begin! Watch as top salons from the tri-state area battle it out during the region's top Universal Warrior: Fantasy Hair Competition (formerly COH Hair Ball) on Saturday, November 2, 2013, at 8:00 PM, at Voyeur Nightclub (1225 St. James Place, Philadelphia, PA 19107).  Salons will compete in seven different categories for top prizes valued over $5,000. Stylists will gather their "hair-raising" forces and prepare to enter the arena to compete head-to-head (literally) against the best coiffed warriors from all parts of history, time and space. Ten-dollar cover donation goes directly to City of Hope. For more information call 1-800-344-8169, email hgiordano@coh.org or visit www.hopecuts.org. All guests must be 21 years of age or older with identification.

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Volunteers Wanted for Fall Activities on East Passyunk Avenue

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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