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Apple store opens on Walnut Street
 Posted 7/28/2010 10:04:00 PM
Finally, there is an Apple store in center city Philadelphia. We waited a long time for this, us mac-heads. 1607 Walnut Street. Opens Friday, July 30.
The first 1000 customers get a free commemorative t-shirt.
My recent trip to Las Vegas
Posted 7/8/2010 10:06:00 PM
You think it's hot here - try
the desert - it's 110 degrees with unrelenting sunshine. That's what I
found in Las Vegas last week. A friend of mine has relatives involved in the
poker world. His cousin is Annie Duke, who was on Celebrity Apprentice last
year and came in second to Joan Rivers. Her charity on the reality show was
Refugees International, and now here in Las Vegas, she co-hosted along with
actor Don Cheadle, Ante Up for Africa, a celebrity poker tournament. The
purpose is to raise awareness and cash for people living in Darfur,
Africa.
In the four years since the charity was founded, about three million dollars
has been raised. Part of that was used to build a school in Darfur.
Brad Garrett was there along with Matt Damon, Shannon Elizabeth, Montel
Williams, and Evander Holyfield. They were among about 100 players whose
earnings and ...
Frampton and Yes at the Tower 6-15-10 - Review
Posted 6/16/2010 10:25:00 AM
Peter Frampton and his four band mates played a great opening set. After "Baby I love your Way" when the audience stood up and cheered, Frampton said "Now I know why the biggest audience I ever played to was in this town." (Referring to the JFK Stadium show he played in 1976 with Yes; see Debbi Calton's blog for more). He mentioned his new recording is coming out on CD and vinyl. Yes continues to satisfy even without Jon Anderson. The singer they found sounds just like him. While it would be much better to have Jon, it's still a treat to see Yes with someone else than not at all. All photos by me except the one with Ray Koob and me - that was taken by Chris Stumm.
New gallery in Old CIty features abstract art
Posted 5/31/2010 1:00:00 PM
A new gallery has opened in Old City Philadelphia in the
heart of where all the art action is: 47-49 North 2nd Street – between
Market and Arch. Owner Luella Tripp opened LGTripp Gallery on March 28, 2010. The gallery represents Philadelphia-area
emerging artists focusing on abstract and non-objective work.
Find out more about the artists, gallery hours, and a weblog
on the LGTripp Gallery website. (Pictured
with the art is Luella Tripp.)
"The Geater with the Heater" celebrates 50 years
Posted 5/27/2010 10:59:00 AM
Jerry Blavat is a Philadelphia legend. He’s right up there with the cheese
steak and tastykakes in terms of being synonymous with Philadelphia, in my
opinion. He’s been inducted into
the Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame, and now he’s celebrating 50 years in broadcasting.
There was a surprise party for him on Wednesday night while he
was broadcasting live at the Parx Casino in Bensalem. The place was packed with fans and dancers who follow The
Geater wherever he goes. Jerry
thanked “you people” – his fans- continuously throughout the evening. He said, “We all get old but we have to
remember we’re all kids at heart.”
Nobody does what Jerry Blavat does – he’s completely unique
in the way he broadcasts. He is always entertaining, upbeat and fun. He sings
along with the songs, peppers all of his speech with “my man pots ...
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