Entertainment
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National Dog Show Tickets on Sale for Nov. 16-17 Event at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
The Kennel Club of Philadelphia has set Saturday, Nov. 16, and Sunday, Nov. 17, as the dates for the 2024 National Dog Show weekend at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center located at 100 Station Avenue in Oaks. One of the Delaware Valley’s most prominent family attractions, the National Dog Show features some 2,000 canines representing almost 200 different breeds in an…
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Narberth Native, Lower Merion High School Grad Lizzy McAlpine Talks Life, Music Career, and Future
Lizzy McAlpine is a critically acclaimed multi-instrumentalist, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Her new album, Older, is getting rave reviews and she will soon play two sets at The Met Philadelphia right after a stint at Radio City Music Hall. The Narberth native started writing music at 12 years old. “Back then, I wanted…
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Pennsylvania Gaming Revenue Up 8.7 Percent From a Year Ago
Pennsylvania gaming revenue soared to $521 million in May, according to Rege Behe for CDC Gaming Reports. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported an 8.7 percent overall increase in revenue compared to May 2023. Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia had a $15 million, or 23.9 percent, increase. Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester had…
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CAMP Partners with Simon to Bring Play-and-Shop Store to King of Prussia Mall
CAMP has partnered with mall operator Simon to bring two new “Play-and-Shop” locations over the next two years, including one in King of Prussia Mall later this year, writes Alicia Esposito for Retail Touch Points. The King of Prussia location will span more than 10,000 square feet and feature a rotation of immersive shows and…
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Netflix House Brings Favorite Shows to Life at King of Prussia Mall
King of Prussia Mall will soon become home to Netflix House, an immersive venue that will allow visitors to experience their favorite shows in real life, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new entertainment space is expected to open in 2025. Netflix House will have interactive spaces focusing on the most popular shows…
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Philadelphia Folk Festival Welcomes Musical Artists Cooperative and Xtreme Folk Scene Performers
The Philadelphia Folk Festival will feature the Xtreme Folk Scene, the presenters of Xfest, and will welcome performers from the Musical Artists Cooperative (MAC) to the 2024 Festival. These two vibrant communities will present stages throughout the festival weekend, showcasing some of the finest folk and roots music from the region. The 61st edition of…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Shares Ways To Celebrate Pride Month in Montco
Montgomery County invites you to show off pride this June with its LGBTQ+ friendly events, businesses, and residents. Whether you are honoring your own unique identity or supporting loved ones, these Pride events are the best spots in the county to embrace and celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community. Love Is for All: LGBTQ+ Stories of Laurel…
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Elmwood Park Zoo New Animal Hospital To Open
Norristown’s Elmwood Park Zoo is ready to unveil its new Welcome Center and world-class Veterinary Health Center to the public on Jun. 27, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Both structures were under construction for more than a year since Philanthropists Frank and Paige Engro gifted the zoo a landmark $30 million to expand its…
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Penndel Bowling Center Changes Hands: What’s Next for the Beloved Local Alley
After two decades of being owned and operated by David Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center is being turned over to someone new, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Strippoli announced on the Penndel Bowling Center’s Facebook page that the 24-lane bowling alley on West Lincoln Highway has new owners as of May 8.…
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80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show To Take Place May 18, 19
Prepare for an exciting weekend of non-sports trading card festivities at the 80th Philly Non-Sports Card Show. The show returns on May 18 and 19 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. Scheduled to take place in Hall B, this milestone event promises an unparalleled celebration of all things non-sports trading cards. With a…
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Steel River Playhouse Presents ‘The Prom’
It’s a prom for everyone at Steel River Playhouse (245 E. High Street, Pottstown). A small-town girl wants to take her girlfriend to the prom, and when the event is canceled, that doesn’t stop a group of Broadway stars from coming to their rescue. With catchy music and dazzling dance numbers, The Prom is a…
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‘The American Revolution’ Will Return to Philadelphia this Weekend
Theater Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions will bring back the critically acclaimed theater show The American Revolution to Philadelphia on May 18 and Jun. 1 at the King of Prussia Town Center (155 Village Drive, King of Prussia). The show is free, and performances are at 2:00 and 6:00 PM on May 18 and at 2:00 PM on Jun.…
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Rise to Fame: How Her Quakertown Family Shaped Her Career
Popstar, actress, and “Nonsense” singer Sabrina Carpenter has been making headlines for her chart-topping hits and alleged romance with “Saltburn“ actor Barry Keoghan, but some may not know that she’s a Quakertown native. According to People Magazine, her parents, Elizabeth and David, homeschooled her before relocating to California. According to LinkedIn, her mother, Elizabeth,…
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Abington-Raised Bradley Cooper Sports ‘Girl Dad’ Hat at 76ers Game
Abington-native and award-winning actor Bradley Cooper is making waves for his fatherly apparel, writes Eileen Cartter for GQ Magazine. The “Maestro” director and Bucks County resident was spotted at a Philadelphia 76ers’ game against the New York Knicks sporting a camouflage trucker hat that reads: “Girl Dad.” It’s a sweet nod to his…
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Telford Chef Is Among This Season’s Contestants on Food Network’s ‘Chopped’
Telford chef Shelby Fahrni is one of the contestants on the latest season of the popular Food Network game show Chopped, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fahrni tried making her first dish when she was only four. “I saw Julia Childs dress a chicken on TV,” she said. “And I was…
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Montco is Home to Several Theaters Among Top Options to Catch Great Shows in the Region
Montgomery County is home to several theaters that are among the top options to catch a great show in the entire Philadelphia region, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Billy Penn at WHYY. Act 2 Playhouse in Ambler is currently working on a production of Forever Plaid, a play about four wannabe basement-band musicians who…
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Immaculata Symphony Will Partner with the Moxart Organization for a Selection of Concertos on May 4
On Saturday, May 4, the Immaculata Symphony will partner with the Moxart organization to perform a selection of concertos at 7:30 PM in Immaculata University’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. Moxart provides musicians with unique opportunities,…
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Level Up Your Gaming Consoles and Get Hit of Nostalgia at Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale
At Classic Game Junkie in Lansdale, you can level up your gaming consoles, find the old ones you used to play growing up, and even play an arcade game or two, reports Bob Kelly for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Frank Stancheck, owner of Classic Game Junkie, has been interested in gaming since he was a boy.…
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