by Ari Roth Since it was first held in 2006, the Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival has become one of the premier free summer music festivals, treating families to jazz performances by some of the best contemporary musicians, while also providing a venue for food and crafts Read More

by Lara Supan “It starts with an idea for me, about something that I want to communicate,” Blanton muses while she hangs in her Chicago hotel room. “I feel like I usually start with the point and work backwards.” Carsie Blanton has been in what she describes as “American Pop” Read More

by Joe Jamnitzky You know, I easily could do an article on The B-52’s entire discography. After all, with the exceptions of their debut and Cosmic Thing, most of their stuff was owned mainly by fans of the band. Granted, they have a huge fanbase, but if you ask just a regular Read More

by Ari Roth The summer beer events keep on coming with the grand return of the Philadelphia Zoo Summer Ale Festival. For the 6th year running, the zoo will open its doors to beer aficionados and animal lovers alike, for a unique beer and food experience in an iconic location. You Read More

by Jane Roser Hitting the road this summer to support Glaswegian band Camera Obscura, New York City by way of Nashville singer/songwriter Laura Cantrell is looking forward to performing songs off her critically acclaimed new album No Way There From Here. Cantrell ma Read More

by Ari Roth Gamers rejoice! A documentary has arrived that seeks to chronicle your passion in all its forms, and you will have an opportunity to screen it in advance when Video Games: The Movie comes to the Trocadero Theatre this Wednesday. This movie might just be the definitive Read More