On Stage: Pete RG fans to get album preview at Ortlieb’s
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Pete RG
Pete RG, who is headlining a show at Ortlieb’s (847 North Third Street, Philadelphia, 267- 324-3348, www.ticketfly.com) on October 9, will be treating his fans to a preview of his soon-to-be-released album “Whatever We Want Whenever We Want.”
Three years ago, RG was in Philly playing the now-defunct North Star Bar while touring in support...
On Stage: Petras fashions a music career in pop
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Kim Petras
Kim Petras has been developing a lot of avenues to fame recently – including some runway work this week at New York Fashion Week.
But, her main claim to fame is her music.
Petras writes and sings pop songs – good pop songs that have the potential to be earworms. Her latest single is a catchy pop song called “Heart to Break.”...
Mixed Media: A first on First Friday, starting on Thursday
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
Gallery DUO starts in on this months’ First Friday a little early. Their reception for Visions of Summer, on Thursday from 7-9pm, will feature new work by gallery owners/artists Alessandra Manzotti and Sus Iserbyt.
Alessandra showed me around the gallery, which is in the old forge building in Fairville. The exposed beams and leaning brick chimney which...
On Stage: Electric Six stays on cycle
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Electric Six
Electric Six released its debut album “Fire” in 2003. The band’s popularity took off after the release of the LP. The album was fueled by a pair of hit singles – “Danger! High Voltage,” which hit Number 2 on the UK singles chart, and “Gay Bar,” which reached Number 5 in the UK charts.
On October 5, Electric Six will...
On Stage: Don’t call it a ‘Phantom’ sequel, but…
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Love Never Dies
There’s a show running this week that is part of the Kimmel Center’s Broadway Philadelphia series at the Academy of Music (Broad and Locust streets, Philadelphia, 215-731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org) that is a sequel and, at the same time, not really a sequel.
The show could be considered a “Broadway Preview” but, at the same...
On Stage: Brigadoon makes a rare local visit
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
“Brigadoon” is a well-loved Broadway musical that had its debut on the Great White Way in March 1947 at the Ziegfeld Theatre, where it ran for 581 performances. Songs from the musical, such as “Almost Like Being in Love,” have become standards.
Bur, “Brigadoon” is a show that is relatively unfamiliar to the last few generations of theater...
On Stage: Gina Sicilia is happy to be home
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Gina Sicilia
Gina Sicilia is happy to be coming home – if even for just one night.
Sicilia, a highly-acclaimed blues vocalist who grew up in the Philadelphia area, is coming back to the area on September 26 for a show at the World Café Live (3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 215-222-1400,www.worldcafelive.com). She will share the mid-week bill...
On Stage: Locks at Sona debuts with Fitzsimmons show
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
William Fitzsimmons
On September 22, the will be an area concert that has “newness” written all over it.
This Saturday night, William Fitzsimmons will visit the area for a show at the Locks at Sona (4417 Main Street, Manayunk, 484-273-0481, sonapub.com)
The Locks at Sona is a brand-new club that opened its doors for the first time this month.
Fitzsimmons...
On Stage: Spend some time with Family and Friends
By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times
Family and Friends
For a lot of people, Thursday night is a good time to get an early start on the weekend – a good time to enjoy an evening with family and friends.
This Thursday night is an especially good night to enjoy an evening with family and friends – more specifically, Family and Friends.
On July 20, Family and Friends, a highly energetic...
Mixed media: A few closings, and openings in local arts shows
By Caroline Roosevelt, Columnist, The Times
We’ve got a few shows that just opened, or are about to open, but first, here’s what’s ending.
Art Trust’s current mixed media exhibition, “Mixed,” will end September 28. Join them for their artist talk on September 27th from 7 – 8pm. Sharon Bartmann, Jennifer Hartz, and Jim Roberts will discuss their work and there will be some time...
