Entertainment
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Steel River Playhouse Presents ‘The Laramie Project’ and ‘The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later’
This March, Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown, presents two productions on alternating weekends, allowing audiences to get an insight into a tragedy based on true events and its impact ten years later. A Powerful Story in Two Parts The Laramie Project is the powerful story of Matthew Shepard and the people that live in Laramie, Wyoming,…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s — has been named a Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame honoree. KYW Newsradio reporter Justin Udo reported on the always-looked-upon bright side of DeBella’s career. DeBella was part of the first induction of Walk…
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Guinness Says It’s the Largest of Its Kind and It Was in Aston in 2019
The world’s largest bouncy castle, according to the Guinness World Records, is coming to Delaware County beginning May 24 to the Maplezone Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave. in Aston, writes Sinead Cummings for the Philly Voice. According to Guinness, The Big Bounce America measures 11,433 square-feet 132-square inches and was achieved by Grahame Ferguson and Cammy…
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Harrah’s in Chester Sees Major Jump in Sports Betting Revenue
Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester saw a massive percent increase in sports betting revenue this January compared to January 2022, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows a 289.69 percent increase in sports betting revenue from January to January. This January, Harrah’s pulled in $364,125 in sports betting revenue compared…
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Rhythm of the Dance to Dazzle at West Chester University
The worldwide Irish Music and Dance Spectacular, Rhythm of the Dance, will take the stage at West Chester University on Tuesday, March 14, at 7 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com/wculive or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S. High Street in…
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West Chester University to Welcome Erin Brockovich for President’s Speaker Series
Famed law clerk and the subject of the 2000 Oscar-winning film named for her, Erin Brockovich will speak at West Chester University on Saturday, March 11, at 8 PM. Tickets are now on sale to the public at wcupatix.com or 610.436.2266. The event takes place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building at 700 S.…
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Economics Silences Philadelphia Folk Festival, First Time Since 1962 Debut
Sharp declines in its finances has caused the 2023 Philadelphia Folk Festival (PFF) to fall flat for the first time in its 60-year run. Maggie Mancini reported its unfortunate cancellation for PhillyVoice. Philadelphia Folksong Society (PFS) plans were already being attuned for the Aug. 17–20, 2023, concert at Old Pool Farm in Harleysville. But as…
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Can’t Get Enough Wawa in Your Life? Here’s a Spotify Playlist of Wawa Tunes
For years, Wawa fans have written songs to their favorite convenience store. Now, a playlist of four songs entirely dedicated to Wawa and its HoagieFest has dropped on Spotify, writes Stephanie Farr for philly.com. Lettuce break these songs down for you: “H.O.A.G.I.E.F.E.S.T” by The Meatball Mann and Shorti K. This sounds like the Delco version if Taylor Swift wrote…
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West Norriton Resident Has No Problem Admitting That His Moonlighting Job Is a Drag
By day, West Norriton resident Derek Lightcap is a counselor at the Valley Forge Memorial Garden cemetery in King of Prussia. He balances the weight of that career with a polar-opposite moonlighting job: Lightcap is a drag performer, sassily entertaining crowds with the persona he’s created, Fanci Dismount. “I’ve been an entertainer my whole life,”…
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Delco Native in Arizona has a Special Video for Eagles Fans
Philadelphia Eagles fans can take a comical video tour of Phoenix’s light poles before they head out to the Super Bowl next week, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. The video was created by journalism student Grace Del Pizzo, a Merion Mercy Academy graduate and an Arizona State University sophomore who hails from Delaware County. “Anytime…
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2018 Campaign Hoped to Save Nine-Decades-Old Anthony Wayne Theater
A campaign – Save the Anthony Wayne – is hoping to breathe new life into the nine-decades-old theater in Wayne, to save it from permanently closing its doors next year, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The theater has lost some of its luster over the years. For a long time, it had a…
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‘Fly, Eagles, Fly’ Thanks to Upper Darby’s Bobby Mansure
With the Philadelphia Eagles heading to their fourth Super Bowl, “Fly, Eagles, Fly” is once again being sung loud and proud in our Delaware County communities. You can thank Upper Darby native Bobby Mansure and Brian Saunders for the version we all sing today, writes Kevin Tustin in a Jan. 25, 2018 Daily Times article.…
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Tony Award-Winning ‘Falsettos’ Slated for Feb. Run at Steel River Playhouse, Pottstown
Falsettos at Steel River Playhouse tells the story of a large, eccentric and dysfunctional — but loving — Jewish family in New York in the late 1970s. The play is the story of Marvin, who seems blessed with the perfect family. He has a caring wife, Trina and a young son, Jason. But the family…
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Walé Oyéjidé of Lansdowne Debuts ‘Bravo, Burkina!’ at Sundance
Filmmaker Wale Oyejide of Lansdowne focuses on the Black experience with his debut feature, “Bravo, Burkina!” which premiered yesterday at the Sundance Film Festival, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In “Bravo, Burkina” a Burkinabe boy leaves his village to start over in a small Italian city, but later travels back in time to…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: Artistic Inspirations- Chamber Concert
Be sure to join the Delaware County Symphony in Aston Feb. 5 for its second chamber concert of the 2022-2023 season featuring classical greats and their artistic inspirations. The program includes Mozart’s String Quartet No. 21 in D major which was inspired by Joseph Haydn’s style and is dedicated to the King of Prussia. Aaron Copland’s Quiet City, featuring…
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Ash Hoyle of Wallingford Fell in Love With Sundance. Now He Programs Their Films
Ash Hoyle grew up in the Wallingford-Swarthmore area, attended Strath Haven High School, and In 2014, watched his first Sundance film at the Ritz, writes Bedatri for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The film was Richard Linklater’s Boyhood, From then on, he was hooked. Today, the Vassar College graduate is a programmer at the Sundance Film Festival…
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Tower Theater Makes WMMR List of Top Concert Venues
From intimate performances in neighborhood bars to giant amphitheaters and sports arenas, there’s no shortage of concert venues in the Philadelphia region, including the Tower Theater in Upper Darby, writes Pierre Robert for WMMR. The Tower Theater is among the 10 largest Philly region concert venues put together by WMMR. It was sixth, with a…
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Ice Sculptures Take Over State Street in Media at Ice on State
The Media Business Authority will host the first-ever ICE ON STATE, A Winter Weekend in Media this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15. Artists from the world-famous Ice Sculpture Philly company will create custom ice sculptures, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The glistening sculptures will be featured throughout the State Street District in…
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