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2013 Roots Picnic Lineup Annouced

Questlove and the boys will be back at Festival Pier on June 1 with a host of performers. Tickets go on sale this Friday 01/25. Check out www.okayplayer.com for a more complete list of artists. I can't wait to go!

3rd Annual Philadelphia Great 12 Hour Tour

The Association of Philadelphia Tour Guides presents the third annual Great 12-Hour Tour on Saturday, September 8 from 8 a.m.-8 p.m..

Join Philadelphia tour guides for this marathon tour covering the city from the Delaware to the Schuylkill.

The tours are completely free!

The day will be separated into four different three-hour phases, however you can join at the beginning of any phase but those who are up for the challenge can sign up for all 12 hours. Each phase will feature as many as 20 to 25 cultural and historic sites.

Pre-registration is recommended. Sign up for any phase or for the whole day online.
Check out the full schedule, below:
• Phase 1 — Old City: 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Check in at the National Constitution Center.
• Phase 2 — Society Hill: 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Check in at The Bourse.
• Phase 3 — Society Hill to Center City: 2 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Check in at the Independence Visitor Center.
• Phase 4 — Rittenhouse to the Schuylkill: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Check in at the City Hall courtyard.
Catch a sneak peak of the tour sites online (PDF). And we’ve included a map of the day, below.
The Great 12-Hour Tour
More info: www.phillyguides.org 
http://www.phillyguides.org/greattour2012.aspx


Map/Brochure PDF

Made in America

 

It's Here!  The well awaited first-ever paid event in our beloved Ben Parkway starts today.

I for one am very curious to see how this turns out.  I can’t see myself paying for a concert on Parkway since I haven’t in the past, however I must admit the lineup is pretty impressive, it’s great publicity for Philadelphia and I do love Jill Scott and Pearl Jam.

It's not too late to purchase tickets, but if you plan on traveling to the festival by car, I strongly advise taking public transportation.  It's going to be a mad house driving into the city.  Also be beware of your surroundings, this is a great opportunity for those who like the five finger discounts to invade your bags and pockets.

Overall have a great time and be safe.

The Line Up

Saturday, September 1 

Jay Z

Skrillex

Miike Snow

Calvin Harris

Maybach Music Group (Feat. Rick Ross, Wale, Meek Mill

Passion Put

Gary Clark Jr.

D'angelo

Dirty Projectors

Janelle Monae

Prince Royce

Michael Woods

Otto Knows

Savoy

Sunday, September 2

Pearl Jam

Drake

Jill Scott

Run DMC

Return of the Legendary Kings of Rock

Afrojack

Odd Future

Alesso

The Hives

X

Santigold

DJ Shadow

Betatraxx

Rita Ora

Burns

The Knocks

For information go to: http://www.madeinamericafest.com/

My Philadelphia Gets a New Look!

Please Excuse Our Appearance 

While We Make Some Exciting Changes.

5th Annual Roots Picnic

The annual celebration promises to be bigger and better than ever.  Expanding to two-days on the Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing.

To purchase tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Roots-tickets/artist/777676.

For more information: http://www.okayplayer.com/rootspicnic