Entertainment
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Entries Pour In for Colonial Theatre’s ‘Punny’ Marquee Contest
After it had to close due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville began using its marquee to post humorous, pun-filled takes on movie titles – and residents have taken notice, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pictures of the sign sporting titles such as No Close Encounters of Any Kind started…
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Third-Generation Willow Grove Catering Company Determined to Survive Current Crisis, Already Taking Orders for 2021
The third-generation of Williamson Caterers in Willow Grove is determined to survive the current coronavirus pandemic and be there to fulfill the orders for 2021 it is already receiving, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The business has been hit hard by the pandemic. Cancelations began the second week of March, not long after…
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KOP-BID Debuting KOP Quaranteam Virtual Events to Keep Community Safe and Entertained During Social-Distancing Time
King of Prussia District is debuting KOP Quaranteam Virtual Events, a series of events and contests that will be held online in the hopes of keeping the community safe and entertained while self-quarantining. These events will include all-level live workouts with KOP fitness instructors and live performances by talented musicians from the region, among other…
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Humor at Heart of ‘Dave,’ Created by Cheltenham’s Dave Burd, Hides Surprisingly Touching Narrative
“Dave,” the new FXX comedy show created by Cheltenham’s Dave Burd, who is better known as rapper Lil Dicky, is the ideal show to watch during the coronavirus quarantine, writes Ryan Callahan for The Emory Wheel. The semi-autobiographical comedy offers a plucky but surprisingly touching narrative as it follows Burd’s journey from a struggling artist…
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Coronavirus Is Forcing Local Couples to Either Reschedule Their Long-Planned Weddings or Opt For Much Smaller Affairs
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing couples in Montgomery County to either postpone their long-planned and elaborate weddings or opt for a much smaller affair, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jeremy Howe and Meghan Sunzeri were supposed to get married on March 29 at William Penn Inn. They had even mailed out over 200…
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Whitemarsh Parks and Recreation Releases “In-Home Recreation Resources” Webpage
With coronavirus pandemic putting a screeching halt to the usually busy spring season for municipal parks and recreation departments in Montgomery County, many have resorted to finding new unique ways to engage residents and provide them with a way to pass some of the stay-at-home time. To achieve this, Whitemarsh Township Parks and Recreation has…
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Norristown’s Theatre Horizon Keeps Audiences Engaged and Artists Employed During Coronavirus Crisis
Norristown’s Theatre Horizon is keeping audiences engaged and artists employed while its doors are closed with online lessons and behind the scenes sessions, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. “Even though we can’t all gather under the same roof it felt really important to still give people access to the arts,” said Nell Bang-Jensen, Theatre Horizon…
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Purchase Live Giraffe Feeding During ‘Giraffeathon,’ Elmwood Park Zoo’s Live Stream Fundraiser
Elmwood Park Zoo is continuing to find ways to deliver live zoo programming to the public even during the coronavirus pandemic. The zoo is organizing a new fundraiser, “Giraffeathon,” during which Elmwood Park Zoo staff will be collecting small donations online and over the phone in exchange for individual giraffe feedings during the live stream.…
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Local Family-Owned Business Helps People Beat Boredom During Self-Isolation with Family Trivia Night
The Lafayette Hill family, owners of McM Entertainment, has been helping residents beat the boredom during self-isolation with its Family Trivia Night online events, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bill McMenamin, a human-resources executive for a local technology company, formed McM Entertainment a decade ago with his wife as a side-business. The company…
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Valley Forge Casino Closes its Doors for Two Weeks
While there have been no reported cases at it’s property, Boyd Gaming Corporation today announced it would temporarily close its Valley Forge Casino Resort to the public following Governor Tom Wolf today directive that all public schools, entertainment venues and community centers in Montgomery County close as a precautionary measure due to local cases of…
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Excellent Customer Experience Is What Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia’s ‘Culture Is All About’
Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia has made several moves to increase its revenues to great success, nearly doubling its income from January 2019 to January 2020, writes Katie Kohler for the Play Pennsylvania. The venue with a 40,000-square-feet gaming floor recently dropped its $10 amenity fee, added more than 250 slots, and…
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Global Pop Stars with King of Prussia Roots To Celebrate 20th Anniversary of Their ‘Hooray For Boobies” Album
Bloodhound Gang, the alt-rock pranksters with King of Prussia roots who became global pop stars, will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their platinum “Hooray For Boobies” album with an expanded vinyl reissue on March 27, writes Tim Peacock for the U Discover Music. The album features “The Bad Touch,” the band’s Hot 100-charting hit that…
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Bollywood Comes to Montgomeryville at Water Tower Cinema with Baaghi 3
Water Tower Cinema has offered exciting programming to its diverse audience and continues to do so with the release of the film Baaghi 3, the first in a series of South Asian films to be run in the Montgomeryville theater. The Water Tower Cinema, independently owned and operated by The Goldenberg Group and Uptown Theaters,…
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20+ Lively Concerts & Events Happening This Week in Montco
Wondering what to do for fun this weekend? Here are 20 suggestions from Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board: SPECIAL EVENTS Philadelphia Flower Show – Saturday, February 29 – Sunday, March 8 The 2020 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Riviera Holiday,” will transport visitors to the Mediterranean Riviera, a region renowned for both its aesthetic horticulture…
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Couple Are Waiting to Adopt. A $20,000 Gift From ‘Ellen’ Should Help With That.
Doug and Nick Roberts of Media let everyone know recently on the “Ellen DeGeneres Show” that they were a phone call away from adopting a baby, writes Megan Guza for triblive.com. The two have been together for four years and married for 2-1/2 years. Ellen DeGeneres heard about their pending adoption and flew them out…
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Berwyn Native, Son of Former NBA Player Pens Screenplay for Ben Affleck’s New Movie
Berwyn native Brad Ingelsby wrote the screenplay for The Way Back, a new movie starring Ben Affleck that is set to debut on March 6, writes Gary Thompson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie follows a basketball coach, played by Affleck, who is trying to turn around his alma mater’s struggling basketball program. Meanwhile, he’s…
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10+ Vibrant Concerts & Events Happening This Week in Montco
Nothing doing this weekend? Try one of these 10+ entertaining or leisurely activities compiled by the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board to fill your weekend. SPECIAL EVENTS Philadelphia Flower Show – Saturday, February 29 – Sunday, March 8 The 2020 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “Riviera Holiday,” will transport visitors to the Mediterranean Riviera, a…
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Forbes: Hop Along Singer, Quakertown Native, Releases Solo Album ‘Likewise’
Local songwriter and singer and leader of the Philadelphia-based indie rock group Hop Along, Frances Quinlan, recently released her solo album titled “Likewise,” writes David Chiu for the Forbes. Quinlan, who grew up in Quakertown, opted for a more minimalist and experimental style for her solo endeavor which is quite different from the guitar-dominated rock…
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