José González and yMusic Collaborate for Noteworthy Month-Long Tour

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Swedish indie folk singer-songwriter and guitarist José González delivered an exceptional performance with New York City’s yMusic Wednesday night at The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall. González is popular for his down-tuned guitar style and emotional, poetic lyrics.  A chamber music ensemble, YMusic pride themselves on their avant-garde compositions. The group is comprised of six classically trained instrumentalists […]

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College Student Leads ‘The Sound of Music’ on Tour

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Try to find a single person who has never seen The Sound of Music. It’s practically impossible. Adapted from the novel The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Maria von Trapp, The Sound of Music first took Broadway by storm in 1959. Nearly 60 years later, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s composition is still blissfully alive and

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Women’s History Month #WCW | Vasiliki Tsiouris, Co-Owner of Opa & Craftsman Row Saloon

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This week’s #WomanCrushWednesday features a young woman who needs no introduction in the Philadelphia restaurant scene. Vasiliki Tsiouris is the Co-Owner of Modern Greek restaurant Opa, and the three-month old American restaurant on Jeweler’s Row, Craftsman Row Saloon. We’re proud to feature her as this week’s #WCW pick! When asked how she became involved in the restaurant industry, Vasiliki

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PostSecret: The Show Shocks & Entertains Philly Audiences

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Have you ever had a secret you felt you couldn’t tell anyone? Frank Warren, creator of PostSecret, came up with the ongoing art project over 10 years ago. In it, he collects anonymous secrets on postcards from strangers revealing their deepest confessions. Turns out, since starting the project, he’s received over one million secrets! The confessions

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IBA’s Women in Business Event to Take Place on March 29

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If you’re looking for an event that empowers women, then we have just the thing for you! In honor of Women’s History Month, the Independence Business Alliance* is hosting their 3rd annual Women in Business Panel Discussion on March 29! The panel will include women business owners, professionals, and state and local leaders from the LGBT

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Women’s History Month #WCW | Katie Everett, Founder of Philly Gives

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For our second #WomanCrushWednesday of 2016, we’re excited to feature Katie Everett! Well-known in the Philadelphia area for her philanthropic efforts, Katie is extremely driven and passionate for connecting people with causes important to them and making a meaningful difference in the lives around her. Katie is the Social Impact Director for Benjamin’s Desk community,

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PC Picks Party 2016 at Buffalo Billiards

Philly Current Celebrates PC Picks Issue with the Best of the Best in Philadelphia

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Philly Current Magazine celebrated their 4th PC Picks Issue in style on Thursday, March 10 at Buffalo Billiards in Old City. The venue was transformed from pool hall into party hotspot, with a guest list so awesome you’d wish you were there! PC Picks is Philly Current’s annual edition that highlights some of the greatest people and

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