Focus on the West Philly activist – one alive and thriving, one passed (and punk rock/rap), but never forgotten
It’s a sad and beautiful time in West Philadelphia where matters of social and communal good and activism are afoot.
A.D. Amorosi
Jumping on Juno: Philly’s brand new, designed-for-the-great-outdoors Mexican restaurant
The woodsy, elegant outdoor space was “socially-distanced packed” with under 100 patrons, all happily munching all that Chef Miguel Angel Hernandez Mota.
The Boss in Summer: Springsteen releases his 1999 stand at Philly’s First Union Center
This live recording of this particular Philly gig in 1999 fell two days after the Boss’s 50th birthday,
The Italian Market’s Soul of the Sea Alma del Mar opens for breakfast, post “Queer Eye”
This morning, the Italian Market’s Alma del Mar soft-opened for breakfast. And the space was (socially distanced) packed.
America, the Movie, Philly/Jersey style – with “Hamilton” and “Irresistible”
Writer-director Jon Stewart’s “Irresistible” on Amazon Prime and Lin Manuel Miranda’s “Hamilton” on Disney+, are both touched with elements related to Philly and Jersey.
Made in America 2020 at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway – Cancelled… See you in 2021
“2020 is a year like no other,” goes the statement from Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s management company.
Hold the Phone: Wilma Theater films new tense drama, “Code Blue,” on iPhone
The Wilma Theater’s “Code Blue”, starring HotHouse Company actors Ross Beschler and Anthony Martinez-Briggs, was shot entirely on iPhones.
Philly’s Theatre Exile goes Home(eridae)
Alexandra Espinoza’s Homeridae is a play about who controls the narrative, and finding your voice when no one is listening.
Spank Rock no more: Philly expatriate Naeem Juwan goes solo
Naeem Juwan releases his debut solo album, “Startisha.”