Culture

by Joe Tingle Philadelphians now have the chance to nominate local artists for consideration in the 4th annual RAWards, a national competition that identifies and supports independent local artists. Voting, which began last week and continues until October 15, occurs on two Read More

Tradition Meets Competition by Emily Meenan Coming up on Saturday, October 6th is Philadelphia’s International Dragon Boat Festival.  Dragon boat racing is the world’s fastest growing water sport. With twenty people moving in perfect unison inside of an elaborately designed Read More

by Laura Kazdan   Norwegian Arms and Laser Background kicked off their house show residency at Dreamcastle in September (Friday the 14th). They have been living and playing shows at house venues in different neighborhoods every week and will continue to do so until October Read More

The chance emerging artists have been waiting for. by Emily Meenan Check out the two weekend Philadelphia Open Studio Tours coming up next month. POST is a program of The Center for Emerging Visual Arts, which encourages career development for aspiring visual artists. This huge Read More

by Michele Zipkin Philadelphia has a thriving LGBT community, and one of the biggest events the city has to offer is Outfest, presented by the organization Philly Pride.  It will take place on Sunday October 7th, and it’s the largest National Coming Out Day event in the world, Read More

Upstart Booking Company, Gravity Given Productions, Hosting End of Summer Music Festival at Dave & Buster’s Dockside by John Dempsey Saul Dratman of Gravity Given Productions has put together quite a line-up to end the Summer Season at Dave & Buster’s on Delaware Ave. Read More