Desdemona: a play about a handkerchief: Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, Paula Vogel spins a different tale of Shakespeare’s women from Othello. In this raunchy account, we meet an oversexed and bored Desdemona, her disgusted maid Emilia, and a hooker w/ the heart of gold Bianca all searching for that "crappy little snot rag". More info at
www.hatgtheater.com

Television personality Elizabeth Fiend will host the Big Puppet Karaoke Tea Party at the M-Room in Philadelphia July 27th!
Elizabeth Fiend, best known as the creator and host of the nationally syndicated 'BiG TeA PaRtY' TV series, will be this month's celebrity host of The Puppet Karaoke Universe Show, the ongoing live comedy series where hand puppets perform real karaoke in a late-night bar with a heavy dose of audience participation. Anyone from the audience may join the fun by bringing an original puppet character or building one during the show using available craft supplies, then grabbing the microphone to duke it out karaoke-style. Participants may win prizes, awards or even be featured during the show's companion podcast series. The M-Room is located at 15 W Girard Ave in Fishtown, Philadelphia. The show is Thursday, July 27th at 9:30 PM and is produced by Waiting For Cable. There is a $5 cover and advance tickets are available at http://www.cybergecko.com.

Philly Musick Magazine provides the right direction for a stronger and more positive urban music and urban culture in the Philadelphia and tri-state area. The magazine, along with its companion website, will be considered an indispensable resource for artists, independent recording labels, product manufacturers and service companies in the music, film, fashion, arts and that make up the urban music and culture community.

This is only the beginning. Philly Music Magazine will continue to be a voice for artists making their way in the industry, whether it is music, spoken word, fashion, or film.

Oh brother, where's thou art?
Between July 6 and July 9, at the very least?

What happens when a city's biggest independent booking agent meets a city's biggest independent club at the peak of a city's new found popularity during that independent town's celebration of Independence?
You get a little Brother Shove.

That's what it is when Joseph Mahoney's Songspot LLC entertainment group heads into the (how many seat) Trocadero for the first (but not last) annual Brotherly Shove Festival of bands, Comediens, independant promoters, and more mere days after Philadelphia - birthplace of liberty, yo celebrates the Fourth of July.

WHAT: Alejandro Escovedo to Perform at a WXPN Free at Noon Concert

WHO: Alejandro Escovedo performs for the Free at Noon Concert Series

WHEN: Friday, June 23, 2006
Doors Open at 11:30 a.m.
Concert Starts at 12:00 p.m.

WHERE: World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

COST: This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org

INFO: For more information contact:

Kim Winnick
215-573-3339
or
Debby Seitz
215-573-3342

NEWS Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Mark Saxton Washington Crossing Association of New Jersey
Managing Director P.O. Box 855, Pennington, New Jersey
Open Air Theatre 08534
609-737-1826 openairtheatre@hotmail.com

OPEN AIR THEATRE PRESENTATION OF “THE LAST FIVE YEARS"
IS THE LITTLE MUSICAL THAT COULD!

Written by Tony-winner Jason Robert Brown, TL5Y (as it is known by its legions of fans) is a testatment to the power of the human heart in more ways than one. A musical love story spanning five years, the show examines the joys and heartaches of a contemporary couple who celebrate and grapple with a story as old as time. Their journey will resonate with everyone, reminding us that it truly is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.
The unusual and creative structure of TL5Y is a musical breath of fresh air for theatre lovers. First, the same story is told simultaneously from two completely different points of view, his and hers. But then writer Brown adds an even more intriguing twist. The story unfolds at opposite ends of the spectrum of time. For the male character of Jamie, the story begins on the night of a first date, and moves forward in time. For the character of Cathy, the play begins with the breakup of her five -year relationship with Jamie, and moves progressively backwards to the night of that first date.
The Last Five Years is funny, insightful and heartbreaking - it weaves its spell with a six-piece string ensemble accompanying the show's ballads, comic novelty numbers and eloquent musical narrative. It opens June 15th and runs thru June 24, playing Thursday thru Saturday the first week, and Wednesday thru Saturday the second week. Showtime is 8pm; for ticket information call (609)737-1826 or visit www.njoat.com

June 17th, Reading Fairgrounds Reading PA.
E. Penn Biker Magazine presents the Reading Bike Rally and Marshall Tucker Concert. Gates open to the public at Noon Event includes a motorcycle rally, vendors, and at 5:00 PM a concert by the Marshall Tucker Band. This is a rain or shine event. Concert will be under cover. Admission is $20.00 per person
Contact E. Penn Biker Magazine at 215 361 1433 or visit our website at http://www.epennbiker.com for more information

Reelblack, Philadelphia’s only ongoing film series dedicated to the promotion
and preservation of “Good Movies ‘Bout Black Folks” celebrates
Black Music Month with the Philly Premiere of THE ART OF 16 BARS. This is the
latest film from producer Quincy Jones III (QD 3) and director Peter Spirer.

The Art of 16 Bars: It is raw, blistering talent that defines the legendary
MCs. But going from hungry amateur to rich professional takes more... much more!
From the filmmakers who brought you The MC: Why We Do It, Beef, Beef II, The
Freshest Kids and Rhyme and Reason, learn from the biggest MCs of our time exactly
how they achieved success. They share their approach to live performances and
how they put together a demo tape, got signed and dealt with labels as well
as their hard-won behind-the-scenes knowledge about how the industry really
works.

Blivit will perform an all ages show at the Cheltenham Art Center with special guests Arthur Dexter Bradley Band. More info at www.blivit.net

X-treme Boxing Entertainment is hosting a LIVE boxing match outside at Cavanaugh's River Deck this Wednesday, May 24 at 8pm.

7 Big Matches plus the XBE Ring Girls.

The main event will feature Olympic Gold Medalist TYRELL BIGGS and ERIC "SMOKE" MORAN competing for the XBE Heavyweight Championship.

Ringside Tickets are available at the door for $30
and General Admission Tickets are $20 at the door.

Call Cavanaugh's River Deck for more information at (215)629-7400.

Cavanaugh's River Deck is located at
417 N. Columbus Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
(right next to Dave & Busters)
(Valet parking is available)

Be prepared for a day packed full of awesome events! We've got fun games, creative cosplay, a fresh BBQ, and more in the great outdoors. The sky's not even CLOSE to the limit at the DAS Anime Faire!

**Cosplay is encouraged but NOT required**

The registration rate is $10 for the whole day. With your $10, you receive food and drink* (please specify vegetarian or regular), a goody bag, a raffle ticket, and one turn at all games. Several forms of payment are available, including Paypal.

Two Artists Two Views:
Vivian Bergenfeld and Evelyn Liebowitz

June 9 - July 14, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2-4pm: Opening Reception
An exhibition of the work of two remarkable artists, both of whom were long time members of Cheltenham Art Center. Bergenfeld and Liebowitz both had a passionate love of their craft, and their work expressed their own adventures into their personal visions of the world. Bergenfeld’s intellectual paintings and prints were drafted with precision, while Liebowitz’s linocuts gravitated toward simplified black and white shapes of what she saw in the world around her.

Two Artists Two Views:
Vivian Bergenfeld and Evelyn Liebowitz

June 9 - July 14, 2006
Sunday, June 25, 2-4pm: Opening Reception
An exhibition of the work of two remarkable artists, both of whom were long time members of Cheltenham Art Center. Bergenfeld and Liebowitz both had a passionate love of their craft, and their work expressed their own adventures into their personal visions of the world. Bergenfeld’s intellectual paintings and prints were drafted with precision, while Liebowitz’s linocuts gravitated toward simplified black and white shapes of what she saw in the world around her.

electro-music 2006

June 2, 3, & 4, 2006
Friday-Sunday, June 2, 3 & 4: Noon to midnight
Organized by Howard Moscovitz and Greg Waltzer of electro-music.com, this three day conference and festival features seminars, jam sessions and concerts dedicated to experimental electro-acoustic and electronic music from artists around the world. Please visit their website at www.electro-music.com for complete details and ticket information.

electro-music 2006

June 2, 3, & 4, 2006
Friday-Sunday, June 2, 3 & 4: Noon to midnight
Organized by Howard Moscovitz and Greg Waltzer of electro-music.com, this three day conference and festival features seminars, jam sessions and concerts dedicated to experimental electro-acoustic and electronic music from artists around the world. Please visit their website at www.electro-music.com for complete details and ticket information.

Come see local talent perform in a monthly monolouge slam. Cash prizes! 10.00 ticket price includes
a free drink! 215-525-1551 hatgtheatercompany@yahoo.com

Come see local talent perform in a monthly monologue slam, and win some cash! Tickets 10.00 includes
a free drink!

On Wednesday May 10 @ 7PM International House Reelblack Presents: RUNT, written
and directed by Michael Phillip Edwards produced by Dale Obert. 90 minutes.
Not Rated (Contains nudity, explicit language)

Runt is a strikingly passionate story of a Jamaican-American man who is forced
to confront the ancestral demons of his past in order to be the man he wants
to be for his son. Christopher Davis, a writer, returns home to Jamaica when
he feels his snap coming on. A snap is what his family describes as the moment
the nice gentle Jamaican man everyone knew, all but disappears to reveal the
headstrong, sexually deviant, macho prideful male that lives within. Through
flashbacks, we study a character that is complex and passionately layered. PHILADELPHIA
PREMIERE. Preceded by Benjamin Barnett's short documentary, THE SEARCH FOR SISTER
GERTUDE MORGAN. Hosted by WKDU-FM's Monica Peters. Wisit www.reelblack.com for
complete details.

The Concretes will perform a Free at Noon Concert at World Café Live on Friday, May 12. Doors open at 11:30 and the show starts at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Universal Warning Records will be having a party on the night of May 13th to commemorate 5 years of business. What began at Kutztown University has now gone global. This event will be held at Rex's in West Chester and will feature several of PA's hottest bands...

Including:
- Sadaharu
- Snakes and Music
- RedTops
- 50 Caliber Kiss
- House of Fire
- Holiday Bodybag

There will be giveaways, drink specials, and craziness. Come out and help us ROCK!

Umphrey's McGee will perform a Free at Noon Concert at the Electric Factory on Friday May 5. Doors open at 11:30 and the concert starts at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Described by Revolver as “swaggering rock n’ roll that has no time for sensitivity-training courses or painfully earnest emotions” and by Kings of A&R as “one of those bands that would make Angus Young (AC/DC) and W. Axl Rose smile” Danko Jones have constructed a brand of muscular yet melodic rock n’ roll that have critics from Vice to SPIN singing their praises. NME even raved that Danko Jones “might just be the best band in the world.” The band is touring in support of their upcoming album "Sleep is the Enemy."

James Hunter will perform a Free at Noon Concert at World Café Live on Friday, April 28th. Doors open at 11:30 and the concert starts at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Come see local actors and actresses have a jam session doing monologues and trying to win some cash!
Cash prizes! Includes a free drink!

Cheltenham Art Center 64th Annual Juried Awards Painting Exhibit Opening Reception- Sunday, April 30th from 2-4pm.
Cheltenham Art Center galleries are graced by the vivid colors of paintings from various artists of the Tri-State area. Over a 150 artists submitted paintings for the 64th Annual Juried Awards Painting Exhibit that runs from April 30 thru May 26, 2006 with an opening reception on April 30, 2006.

Gallery owners Rodger LaPelle and his wife Christine McGinnis, both accomplished artists, juried this year’s show as a team. Their own work hangs along side the works that they selected for the exhibition, giving artists an opportunity to see the vision that played into the selection of work. LaPelle and McGinnis have entered their work in this exhibition for many years, periodically being accepted and selected as prize winners. It is with pleasure that Rodger and Christine juried this exhibition.

Cheltenham Art Center galleries are graced by the vivid colors of paintings from various artists of the Tri-State area. Close to 200 artists have submitted paintings for the 64th Annual Juried Awards Painting Exhibit that runs from April 30 thru May 26, 2006 with an opening reception on April 30, 2006.

Gallery owners Rodger LaPelle and his wife Christine McGinnis, both accomplished artists, will jury this year’s show as a team. Their own work will hang along side the works that they select for the exhibition, giving artists an opportunity to see the vision that played into the selection of work. LaPelle and McGinnis have entered their work in this exhibition for many years, periodically being accepted and selected as prize winners. It is with pleasure that we now invite Rodger and Christine to jury this exhibition.

Bela Fleck will be performing for the Free at Noon Concert Series on Friday, April 21. The concert will take place at World Café Live. Doors Open at 11:30 and the show begins at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Thg River Deck is opening April 14th. $10 Open Bar Party 9 - 11.
DJ's, dancing and deck party games all night. You must be registered to
attend. meghan@cavanaughsrivedeck.com or www.theriverdeck.com

– Knowing you’re too young or feeling too old to hang with the bands at the bar…now you can be entertained by talented musicians, BLIVIT, at the Cheltenham Art Center.

Crimson Five Productions presents… Blivit with special guests Lotus (A.H.S.) at the Cheltenham Art Center. Philadelphia Natives, Blivit, bring their unique brand of Keyboard Rock to the CAC. The trio has collectively performed locally in such venues as the TLA, Electric Factory, and the Spectrum. Blivit has toured nationally and internationally performing everything from Rock to Jazz to Traditional Indian Music. Blivit’s performance includes special guest Lotus (A.H.S.).
Friday, April 28, 2006, 7pm,
Bernard H. Berger Theater at Cheltenham Art Center
Tickets: $7

Riversergo www.sonicbids.com/riversergo
Appy Polly Logic www.myspace.com/appypollylogic1

April 7 (First Friday) | $7
James Lorah Auditorium
100 Broad St. Doylestown

Comidian Danny Lee , A PAPER TIGER Phillys newest greatest band will delight and entertain for a rocking good night.
Join the crowd. Saturday April 15th. 9PM to midnight. Doors open at 8:30

Medeski, Martin and Wood will perform for a WXPN Free at Noon Concert. The show will take place on April 7th at World Café Live, 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Doors open at 11:30 and the concert begins at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Come see local actors have a jam session doing monologues from the theater and compete for a cash prize.
Tickets only 10.00-includes a drink!

11th Hour Theatre Company presents:
tick, tick...BOOM!...Jonathan Larson's "other" show.

tick, tick...BOOM! is the autobiographical story of Jonathan Larson's life as a struggling artist before he wrote RENT. Using both musical theatre and pop/rock styles, tick, tick...BOOM! explores the lengths people will (or won't) go to in order to follow their dreams.

Josh Rouse performs for the WXPN Free at Noon Concert Series. This concert will take place at the World Café Live. The doors will open at 11:30am and the concert begins at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Ben Harper performs for the WXPN Free at Noon Concert Series on Friday, March 17, 2006. The concert will take place at the World Café Live at 3025 Walnut Street, Philly. The doors open at 11:30 and the show begins at noon. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org.

Sarah Harmer performs at a WXPN Free at Noon Concert. This is a free show but registration is required at www.xpn.org

Adam Unsworth, Philadelphia Orchestra French hornist and Temple University Instructor of Horn and Coordinator of Brass Repertoire, reignites the buzz on his jazz debut, excerpt this! The groundbreaking soundtrack for the French horn features six of Unsworth’s original compositions. In addition to six songs for sextet, the CD includes three unaccompanied jazz works for horn by Unsworth, Les Thimmig and a Temple University commission by Dana Wilson, setting new boundaries for virtuosity on the instrument.

The release coincides with two Philadelphia performances. On Friday, March 17th, Unsworth takes the stage with his studio sextet at the Philadelphia Museum of Art for two sets, 5:45 to 6:45 and 7:15 to 8:15 p.m., and on the 19th at Temple University’s Rock Hall from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.

February 28, 2006- 10:00 PM

Place Zee Bar
Price: $10.00

ZEE BAR, THE PARTY--BACARDI GRAS!

On February 28, Philadelphia’s all-new, eye-popping Zee Bar celebrates its first Fat Tuesday. With startling surprises and Bacardi-Gras specialty drinks, it’s your chance to play, dance, chill and party at Zee Bar--where the evening ends and the night begins. Presented by Bacardi, with donations raised for Brotherly Love for New Orleans, benefiting Katrina victims.

3 Courses. 99 Restautrants. $30. Don't wait. Make your reservations today for Center City Restaurant Week! - 3 Sumptuous Courses for $30* - Parking for $8.50 or less from 5PM – 1AM - Chances to win dinner for a year - Online reservations available centercityphila.org/restaurantweek.  Visit our Web site for a full list of participating restaurants and parking facilities.