Entertainment
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Comic Con for Kids Makes World Premiere in Oaks
Comic Con for Kids, by the Guinness World Record-setting creators of family entertainment experiences, in partnership with iHeart Radio, will make its world premiere October 12-13, 2019 for an estimated 20,000 children and their families at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center. “Comic Con for Kids is the world that the next generation is living in,…
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New Artistic Director of Norristown’s Theatre Horizon is already nationally recognized at 30
Norristown’s Theatre Horizon has found its new artistic director in 30-year-old Nell Bang-Jensen, a nationally recognized rising star among theater professionals, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a huge responsibility and a huge gift,” said Bang-Jensen. She will replace the theater’s co-founder and artistic director Erin Reilly, who will continue with…
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Drawing from real-life experiences of Jenkintown-born executive producer, ‘The Goldbergs’ hit the road in season 7 premiere
The premiere of the seventh season of “The Goldbergs“ features the family on a cross-country vacation, following the landmarks Jenkintown-native Executive Producer Adam F. Goldberg visited with his real-life family while traveling the country, according to a staff report from the Niagara Frontier Publications. The inspiration for the episode that premieres on September 25 on…
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Villanova University social justice documentary, ‘Sankofa’, wins Student Academy Award
For the first time ever, Villanova University students have won a student Academy Award in the Documentary/Domestic Film Schools category for their film, “Sankofa,” which explores mental slavery and its negative systemic impact on black males across the world, reports Main Line Media News. The Villanova team will travel Oct. 17 to Beverly Hills, Calif.…
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Theatre Horizon celebrates 15th year in Norristown
By Rachel Riley For the last 15 years, the artists behind Theatre Horizon in Norristown have continuously looked beyond the stories on the stage to connect to the tales the audience and the community’s history are telling. That’s partly why the professional theater has attracted the finest performers from Philadelphia and New York to put on…
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Smart Caption Glasses to premier at People’s Light theatre in Malvern
The Smart Caption Glasses display a synchronized transcript of the play’s dialogue and sound from the production directly onto the lenses of the smart glasses (manufactured by Epson). Lightweight and entirely customizable, smart caption glasses provide a radical departure in how open captioning is delivered, according to a press release. Residents in the Greater Philadelphia…
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FanDuel, Valley Forge Casino lead Pa in sports betting
Sportsbooks in Pennsylvania took in more than $100 million in bets in August, according to a report by Darren Rovell of the actionnetwork.com. In its first full month of online wagering, Pennsylvania reported $109 million in sports wagering, up 84 percent in July when the take was $59.3 million. Leading the way was the popular…
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Valley Forge Marketplace car show ready to roll
Join the party to help benefit the West Norriton Police Department (West Norriton Police Association / WNPA), who go above and beyond for the community. Co-host, the Valley Forge Marketplace Merchants Association and many of the Valley Forge Marketplace tenants are proud to help sponsor raffle donations to help raise funds for the selfless officers…
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The Factory in Oaks: Four famous brands now one entertainment family
Finally! A place where you can get all of your fun in one place. Arnold’s Fun Center today announces the launch of The Factory in Oaks, a new brand of entertainment that brings together four favorite venues; Arnold’s Fun Center, The Hub Restaurant and Bar, the Bowling Center and the American Treasure Tour are now…
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Our Town Alley announces new state-of-the-art Laser Tag arena
The Laser Tag arena will open to the public this Friday September 20th at 6PM and will run Saturday and Sunday from 11AM until 11PM, along with weekday hours 4PM to 10PM Monday through Thursday and Friday until 11PM, according to a press release. Our Town Alley has partnered with LaserTron to bring the community…
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Colebrookedale Railroad to celebrate 150th anniversary on Saturday, September 14
On Saturday, September 14, 2019, the communities connected by the Colebrookdale Railroad will be celebrate its 150th Anniversary with a Community Festival with food, kids’ games, train ride, steam calliope, Boyertown Alumni Ceremonial Band and a Golden Spike Driving Ceremony. The community is invited to attend and participate in the festivities. Activities are free, food and…
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Berks County restaurant and entertainment center announces 2nd location near West Chester
The Works, a Wyomissing-based restaurant and entertainment facility, is planning to open its second location near West Chester, writes Brad Rhen for the Reading Eagle. Owner Chip White said he could not disclose the exact site because the lease is not finalized yet. But he said he has signed a letter of intent on the…
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Steel River Playhouse introduces ‘The Ethics of Living Jim Crow’
Join Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown PA on Saturday, September 21st at 8PM for an intense and important theatrical event, which will highlight the painful era in US history characterized by the forced segregation of African Americans. Mr. Brown brings these stories to life in a way that will stay with you long after the…
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Sly Fox’s Can Jam returns to Pottstown
The kids are back in school. The days are getting shorter and nights are getting cooler. It must be time for Sly Fox Brewing Company to bring out the cans. As one of the pioneers of craft beer in cans, Sly Fox has advocated the superiority of aluminum over glass bottles with the annual CAN JAM…
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What are you doing this weekend? Try going ‘retro’
A brand new week means a brand new batch of can’t miss events, right here in Montgomery County. Check out some favorites of Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board. RETRO CON Running since 2012, Retro Con is a pop culture and memorabilia show catering to anything considered “retro”, especially the 80’s! Show features include a…
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Return to the golden age of early American Sports Car racing at Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
Families and car enthusiasts alike are about to be transported to the golden age of early American sports car racing at the Fourth Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. The City of Coatesville invites the public to this free event through its historic streets on Saturday September 21, 2019 from 8:30am to 5pm. www.coatesvillegrandprix.com Step back in…
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute to hold premiere event for ‘Downton Abbey’
BMFI will host the Downton Abbey Premiere Event one night before the film’s official opening! Prior to the premiere of this fall’s most anticipated movie, BMFI will invite guests to enjoy a reception fit for the Dowager Countess, with bites from A Taste of Britain and cocktails crafted by Stateside Vodka. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite fascinators, chicest…
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More thank 1,500 parents and children attend Kids’ Fair at Elmwood Park Zoo
State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery/Delaware) last week hosted his 11th annual Kids’ Fair at the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown. The goal of the event was to provide information and resources to children and their families while giving them an enjoyable experience at the one-of-a-kind Elmwood Park Zoo. [uam_ad id=”54865″] This year’s event, which drew…
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