Entertainment
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These Electrifying Drive-Through Holiday Light Displays Are a Short Sleigh Ride Away From Montgomery County
Although strolling by your neighbor’s holiday lawn décor is a nice way to spend an evening, sometimes you need a professional for something first class. To kick the bulb-and-extension-cord experience up a notch, get behind the wheel of the car, fill the backseat with neighbors or friends, crank up the holiday tunes, and make a…
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December Birthday of Walt Disney Gives Elementary School in Levittown Cause to Recall His Long-Ago Visit
Walt Disney, Hollywood visionary, was born Dec. 05, 1901, and the proximity of that date today recalls a unique Bucks County connection to the entertainment pioneer. Jake Rossen recounted the link for Mental Floss. The Walt Disney Elementary School in Levittown is, indeed, named for the famed filmmaker. It is one of 60 schools across…
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Shop and Sip at the Dazzling Tinseltown Outdoor Holiday Spectacular in Oaks Now Thru Jan. 2
A brand-new, dazzling outdoor holiday light experience is coming to The Fairgrounds at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, beginning November 26. “Tinseltown Holiday Spectacular presented by Dietz & Watson” will bring the magic of the holiday season to Montgomery County and beyond through an immersive, one-of-a-kind event. Guests can stroll through a winter wonderland of…
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With $426M Collected in October Gaming Revenue, PGCB Says It Was a Record Month
According to newly released Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) data, Pennsylvania set a new monthly gaming revenue record in October. The PGCB report on the nearly $426 million revenue total that was collected was covered by Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The revenue total is a 33 percent increase compared with last October.…
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Neumann University Features Live Nativity Event and Holiday Concert
Neumann University will capture the Christmas spirit with a live nativity re-enactment on December 1 and a holiday concert on December 2. The university’s annual live nativity is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Mirenda Center on Convent Road. The program is free and open to the public. …
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Pacman Meets Virtual Reality at Inclusive Arcade/Candy Store in Media
Game on State in Media is part candy store, part arcade, part nostalgia, all fun, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc.com. “We needed to find a way to get people back to do things together, “ says Eric Rubin, owner of Game on State. The new arcade/candy store has old-school games like Super Mario Bros. and…
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Online Slot Machine Glitch Cuts Yardley Woman’s $100,000 Win to $280
Lisa Pilusio, an experienced online slots player from Yardley, was thrilled to see the game she was playing display its life-changing news: She had, according to the readout, hit for $100,000. But her fortune was the victim of an unfortunate snag, as reported by Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Pilusio was playing Capital Gains on her…
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Pop-Up Ice Skating Rink, Winter Village to Open December in Newtown Square
If there’s one thing Delaware County needs, it’s a giant outdoor skating rink and winter village. Now, thanks to Flight on Ice, we’ve got it, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. The pop up facility is coming to Newtown Square in December next to Bonefish Grill at 4889 West Chester Pike. The brand new…
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Harry Potter Exhibit, Coming to the Franklin Institute, Conjures Much Fan Interest
The upcoming world premiere of the Harry Potter exhibit at the Franklin Institute is drawing huge interest from fans of the popular book and movie series, writes Victor Fiorillo for the Philadelphia Magazine. The tickets for Harry Potter: The Exhibition went on sale to the public last week. And as if by magic, close to…
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Hun, Get to Know Aunt Mary Pat, Delco’s (and Montco’s) Favorite Relative
She’s sarcastic. She’s funny. She has to go to the Ack-a-me, and she’s been stuck inside the house with her family during the entire pandemic, and she needs to get out. She’s Aunt Mary Pat, Delco’s Favorite Aunt. Troy Hendrickson began the character of Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino, based on his mother, and with Facebook videos…
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Swarthmore Actor’s Co-Op Shifted Film’s Location Shooting From Atlanta to Philly
The Actor’s Co-Op in Swarthmore helped move a filming location from Atlanta to the Philadelphia region, writes Joe DiProsperos for South Philly Review. The independent film about a Philadelphia Italian-American family’s relationships premiered Nov. 13 at the MJ Freed Theatre in Chester. “Game Day” was supposed to take place in Atlanta, but a connection between…
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It’s a Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru Spooktacular at P.I.T in Media This Friday
The P.I.T. faculty and staff will be handing out treats on the Media campus at the school’s Trunk-LESS Trick or Treat event Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology community invites families to join them for this FREE Spooktacular drive-thru trick-or-treating family activity, as it works to keep everyone safe…
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Bryn Mawr Filmmaker’s ‘Man Down’ Captures Pandemic Life With Parents
For a time, the pandemic forced Josh Raff to leave his New York residence in March 2020 and move back home with his parents in Bryn Mawr. Now almost two years later, Raff has documented the experience in his new film, “Man Down,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Raff, his parents Barry and…
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Circus Dream Comes True for Aston Woman on Her 90th Birthday
Peg Maher had always dreamt of joining the circus, especially after seeing the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus come to town in the 1940s, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. On her 90th birthday, it came true. Peg Maher always loved seeing the circus train pass through Darby each Memorial Day. She…
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AJ Croce, Son of Drexel Hill’s Jim Croce, Offers Homage Concert to His Father
AJ Croce pays homage to his father, Drexel Hill folk singer Jim Croce, in “Croce Plays Croce” at Pepperdine University’s Smothers Theatre in Malibu on Oct 22, writes Stephi Wild for broadwayworld.com. Jim Croce had a professional recording and touring career cut short after he died in a plane crash. Yet he’s considered one of…
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Todd Rundgren Performance Highlights His Hall of Fame Legacy
Todd Rundgren is going into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, but he doesn’t really want to, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Upper Darby musician, who performed his “The Individualist: A True Star” tour at the Filmore in Fishtown, called the Hall of Fame selection process “a scam.” “True halls of…
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A Second Season for Mare? They’re Still Talking About It
Kate Winslet has now won an Emmy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mare Sheehan in ‘Mare of Easttown,’ but she’s not done with the limited HBO series yet, writes Hasan Sheikh for codelist.biz. She’s mentioned a possible second season several times. “It has been talked about, of course, because the success of…
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Hedgerow Theater in Media Returns to Indoor, In-Person Play With ‘The Weir’
The Hedgerow Theater in Media has returned to in-person indoor plays, with a performance this month of The Weir, writes Christopher Munden for phindle.com. It’s been an interesting challenge for Marcie Bramucci, who became executive director just as COVID-19 shut down the theaters. “Our local arts community was reeling in the wake of the pandemic,”…
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