Philly Spotlight
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Philadelphia Theatre Scene
“Theater Beat” rounds up news and notes from the theater scene in and around Philadelphia. They asked Philly theater professionals to tell us what they’re excited to see in the year ahead… Starting with two prominent theater people: Paige Price, Producing Artistic Director Philadelphia Theatre Company and Thom Weaver Barrymore Award-winning set and lighting designer READ ARTICLE https://www.inquirer.com/arts/philadelphia-theater-2020-season-recommendations-paige-price-thom-weaver-20191231.html Article to continue next Tues with more Philly Theater notables ALSO MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR … 2020 PHILLY THEATRE WEEK! a 10-day celebration of artists, organizations, and audiences that have made Greater Philadelphia one of the most vibrant theatre regions in the nation. Audiences will have an opportunity to try unique events…
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Center City Restaurant Week
From January 12 – 24, 2020, restaurants across Center City will offer three-course dinners for only $35* per person. In addition, many will also offer a three-course lunch for $20.* Some restaurants won’t be offering all meals on Saturday and Sunday. This will be clearly marked on their menus. Restaurant Week patrons can park for $9 or less at participating Philadelphia Parking Association and Philadelphia Parking Authority facilities from 4:45 p.m. to 1 a.m. by presenting a voucher from participating restaurants. For a list of locations, visit the Restaurant Week Parking page. CCD Restaurant Week Main Page >> *Tax, alcohol and gratuity not included. Menus are subject to change. Reservations are subject…
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Spies in Disguise Directors Interview – Troy Quane & Nick Bruno
I really enjoyed meeting the two directors of SPIES IN DISGUISE Troy Quane & Nick Bruno both very engaging and genuinely in love with their movie. They not only made a good directorial team, but they were also perfectly in sync when answering questions...
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RECAP REELBLACK Presents: Screening Series Finale
Note: Recap was published November 10, 2019. Dates get changed to keep some posts on top #PhillyCalendar #MiniRecap on Friday night (11/8) Mike Dennis ended his 15 year Reelblack Inc. Screening Series. Reelblack will still be a leading voice for promoting and producing Black film and media, just in other outlets like the popular Reelblack Youtube channel. The finale was met with a great turnout, impressive local filmmakers, pearls of wisdom, a lot of love and a few technical difficulties 😄 The evening featured 5 local filmmakers and one who Skyped in from the UK – CORINE DHONDEE with her doc BRADFORD YOUNG: CINEMA IS THE WEAPON a candid interview…
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Philadelphia Film Critics Circle 2019 Winners
Most major cities have a Film Association which lends weight to the movies out during Awards Season. Philly didn't have one up until 3 years ago when Critics Rich Heimlich and Stephen Silver decided it was time for Philadelphia (a movie town) to weigh in, establishing the Philadelphia Film Critics Circle (PFCC).
