Coming This Sunday, March 1, Saint Mary\’s Parish/Gloucester City Irish Parade

Monsignor Bill Hodge performing the Mummers Strut in front of St. Mary\’s Church, 426 Monmouth Street.

(2018 photo by Gus Danks)

GLOUCESTER CITY NJ –Monsignor William Hodge, Pastor of St. Mary Parish, Gloucester City, along with Charlie Kain, President of the New Jersey Irish Society, and Mayor Dan Spencer remind residents that the Fifth Annual St. Mary Parish St. Patrick’s Parade will be held this coming Sunday, March 1, at 1:00 PM sharp.

THERE IS NO RAIN/SNOW DATE.

Registration is now open for all organizations, clubs, Irish groups, dancers, churches, businesses, and all who would like to march and participate in this festive parade and day of events. We welcome all towns and groups from all over the Delaware Valley to participate, so spread the word! Registration forms are available at the St. Mary Rectory office from 9-3 pm, Monday to Friday or by calling 856.456.0052. The registration fee is $25.

The parade will take the same route as last year, forming and staging at the Martin’s Lake area, marching on Johnson Blvd. to Monmouth Street, up Monmouth Street to King, and dispersing at the former Coast Guard Base parking lot.

The parade includes the award-winning Champions of the 2020 Mummers Parade the South Philadelphia String Band along with their First Prize Champion Captain Denny Palandro. Also the Quaker City, Fralinger, Woodland, Avalon, Duffy, Durning String Bands, along with the Gloucester City String Band. Pipes and Drum Bands include the Camden County Emerald Society, the Second Street Emerald Society, and the Atlantic City Sandpipers Band. The Broken Shillelaghs, The Misty Dewers, Irish Dance Groups, and don’t forget the Two Street Stompers and many, many more…………

Fox29 TV News Celebrity Grand Marshall Bob Kelly will be here to march in the parade and do some MC duties and participate in some Irish shenanigans! Look for a JAMO with Bob Kelly.

Ed Beckett, a longtime educator, and Principal at Gloucester Catholic High School is this year’s Grand Marshall of our parade. Congratulations Ed and well deserved. We look forward to a big showing from the Gloucester Catholic Family and Alumni marching with Mr. Beckett in the parade.

Gloucester City’s own radio disc jockey Kathy Townsend Suckiel from the B101.1 radio station will be here along with the B101 mascot; Buzzbee!

The parade is the brainchild of Monsignor Bill Hodge (photo above) with Grand Marshal Bishop Dennis Sullivan at the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2016. The Monsignor and Bishop are looking forward to seeing everyone again this year along the parade route. (image courtesy of South Jersey Observer)

For further information please contact Dan Spencer at 856.456.0052

The Perfect Combo –

Gloucester City Irish Parade 2018 Photo Album

published Gloucestercitynews.net

Military Caregiver Champions Recruited by Hollywood Legends

(NAPSI)—Academy Award winner Tom Hanks is rallying the nation behind America’s military caregivers with help from the legacy of a legend, Bob Hope. Hanks launched the Military Caregiver Champion program with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to fund resources for the 5.5 million Americans voluntarily caring for a loved one who was wounded, made ill or injured through military service. Hope’s daughter, Linda Hope, was the first to join the campaign, donating $1 million on behalf of the Bob and Dolores Hope Foundation.

Tom Hanks, Linda Hope and Senator Elizabeth Dole want to help honor the people who care for ill or injured veterans. You can, too.

“My dad, Bob Hope, dedicated so much of his life to connecting members of our military to the nation they served and their loved ones waiting at home. He would be so proud to join another passionate entertainer like Tom Hanks in making that same connection between America’s military caregivers and the country that owes them such a debt of gratitude and support,” said Hope.

Military caregivers provide $14 billion of unpaid care to veterans every year. They devote their lives to their loved ones, often sacrificing their own health, jobs and financial security.

“As Senator Elizabeth Dole says, our military caregivers are hidden heroes and I am honored to have the spirit of Bob Hope helping us support them,” said Hanks. “There has never been, nor will there ever be, a greater ambassador between the military community and us Americans than Bob Hope.”

All Americans are invited to become Caregiver Champions. Supporters will receive a Caring Tag, which reimagines the honored symbol of the military dog tag and includes the name and story of a military caregiver.

All administrative costs have been sponsored. One hundred percent of donations will support the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s resources for caregivers.

“We cannot take away the injuries or the illnesses but we can ensure our caregivers do not walk this difficult journey alone,” said Hanks.

To become a Caregiver Champion, visit

www.hiddenheroes.org/champion

BUSINESS: Alex Hogan Assigned as General Assignment Reporter for FoxNews

NEW YORK–(

BUSINESS WIRE

)–FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed WFMZ-TV, an independent television station, reporter Alex Hogan as a general assignment reporter. She begins her new role today.

Since 2017, Hogan has served as a morning news reporter and fill-in anchor for WFMZ-TV in Allentown, Pennsylvania. In this capacity, Hogan covered various breaking news stories, including the trial of Bill Cosby, the 2017 Cosmo Dinardo murders and the 2018 Allentown car bombing. Previously, Hogan worked as a general assignment reporter for CBS affiliate WTAJ-TV covering the Altoona, State College and Johnston, Pennsylvania areas.

Hogan got her start in the industry interning for Bloomberg TV where she field produced and contributed to the weekend version of Bloomberg Intelligence’s

Equity Market Minute

. She also interned at NBC O&O WRC-TV in Washington, D.C., where she assisted with coverage of local debates, hearings and the 2014 Navy Yard Shooting Remembrance.

A graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Hogan holds a Bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and was awarded a regional Emmy award for her work at the school’s Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications. Born and raised in Switzerland, Hogan is multilingual and has lived in Spain, Israel and seven states across the United States.

FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news. The number one network in cable, FNC has been the most watched television news channel for more than 17 consecutive years. According to a 2019 Suffolk University poll, FOX News is the most trusted source for television news or commentary in the country, while a 2019 Brand Keys Emotion Engagement Brand Analysis survey found that FOX News was the most trusted cable news brand. A 2017 Gallup/Knight Foundation survey also found that among Americans who could name an objective news source, FOX News is the top-cited outlet. Owned by FOX Corporation, FNC is available in nearly 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape, routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre.

Eckrich Donates $125K to Teachers at the College Football Playoff National Championship

Kirk Herbstreit attempts football throw to win donation to Extra Yard for Teachers

New Orleans, La. – (Jan., 2020) –

Kirk Herbstreit, ABC/ESPN College Football Analyst, Emmy-award winner and longtime Eckrich partner, attempted two football throws resulting in a $125K donation from

Eckrich

Extra Yard for Teachers

, the primary cause of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation.

Ahead of the College Football Playoff National Championship between LSU and Clemson, crowds and teachers gathered at the Eckrich activation in New Orleans’ historic French Quarter to watch Herbstreit and Marty Smith attempt to win $1 million. Despite missing two throw attempts, Eckrich was honored to donate $100K to Extra Yard for Teachers. In addition to Herbstreit’s throw, teachers of the year from across the country made their own throw attempts resulting in an additional $25K donation from Eckrich to Extra Yard for Teachers for a total of $125K.

“I’m thrilled to be able to support such a great cause,” Herbstreit said. “It feels great to be able to give back to the teachers who do so much in all of our communities. Eckrich is such a generous partner and I\’m proud to continue partnering and working with them.”

Eckrich has partnered with Extra Yard for Teachers since 2018, and, with this throw, has now donated $1.1 million to the organization dedicated to elevating the teaching profession by inspiring and empowering teachers in four focus areas: resources, recognition, recruitment and professional development.

“We’re really happy and proud to be able to donate $125K to Extra Yard for Teachers,” said Elizabeth Di John, senior marketing director at Smithfield Foods. “Teachers are so instrumental and impactful in all of our communities, so to be able to support them in this way is extremely special to the Eckrich brand.”

\”It has meant so much to us to work with a partner like Eckrich who believes in what the College Football Playoff Foundation is doing to uplift the teaching profession,” said Britton Banowsky, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP) Foundation. “With their support, we have been able to make a greater impact and have been able to give so many different teachers all across the country the recognition they deserve.\”

Eckrich is completing its fourth year as the official smoked sausage and deli meat sponsor of the College Football Playoff. As part of the partnership, the brand also launched the fourth year of its Road to the National Championship $1 Million Challenge sweepstakes in the summer of 2019, where 23 lucky fans won the opportunity to throw for $1 million at some of the biggest college football games of the year.

For more information, please visit

www.Eckrich.com

or follow @EckrichMeats on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Nothing is going to change for women until women demand change

So…in 2020, DEMAND CHANGE. Support women running!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — CHICAGO – 1/2/2020 — Formulating New Year’s Eve resolutions for 2020?

RUN

, a new independently produced TV show, has a suggestion for the feminists in the room: support women running for office using a “squad” mentality that defends, supports and amplifies women during their run!

RUN

has already transformed the campaign of one woman, Bushra Amiwala, who won her race for school board in IL in 2019 by a narrow margin with the team’s help. The format of the show includes five female experts in campaign strategy, PR, tech, activism and comedy that empower scrappy, novice, passionate female political candidates to run. The team has already gathered an audience of 30k followers and is currently in talks with networks to land the show. The show’s trailer and info can be found at

www.runtheseries.com

“Nothing is going to change for women until women demand change as a group,” states Genevieve Thiers, producer and tech trainer of

RUN

. “We are the supermajority. But we’ve faced so many challenges for equality in our own lives that we very rarely support each other, monetarily or otherwise.” Thiers has one suggestion for reversing this thinking. “It’s 2020. Try something new. Reverse course and throw your support and voice behind as many women who share your views and are running as you possibly can.” Thiers has put her money where her mouth is on this front. A mother of twins who founded tech company

Sittercity.com

and has funded over 15 women in tech companies and supported over 50 women in politics, she is a force for women worldwide.

The RUN team has five specific suggestions for how best to help women running.

Support her with talent.

If you have an area of expertise….be it campaign, fundraising, tech, content creation, social media, field work, legal….reach out to her team right away and ask if there are gaps you can fill in the campaign office while she runs.

Support her with money.

Not all of us have to max out in donations. Even $1000 makes a huge difference to a woman running. The very best thing you can do is a home event, where you invite neighbors, friends and family and set a goal to raise x dollars for the candidate and her team.

Defend her.

If news comes out that seems suspect, in today’s era of false news it very well might be false. Women are also especially prone to attacks on their looks, their voices and any emotion they show. Use your voice on social media to call out anything blatantly unfair and urge friends to, too.

Amplify her.

In the same way, if the women you are supporting have policy changes, messaging or news that they are trying to distribute, send it across your social networks and send bulk emails. This is easy and will do wonders for her viral reach.

Zig when others Zag.

At first, your strategy of supporting women might be met with raise eyebrows, especially from boomer women, who unfortunately had it the worst when it came to competitiveness. Don’t try to talk these women over to your side. Just loudly and consistently support women and you will see it rub off fast into their own behaviors as well.

“It is so important for women to be a part of the political process” states the show’s PR expert Mary Simms, an army veteran and mother of twins based out of California. So this year, get out there this year and help women RUN.

RUN the Series

RUN is a new series produced by Ana Breton, Victoria Elena Nones and Genevieve Thiers. The show helps women running for office win via training and help from five female experts in Campaign Strategy, PR, Tech, Activism, and Comedy called “The Boss Squad.” In each episode of RUN, a different woman\’s campaign is transformed from striving to thriving. Filmed in the heart of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, RUN’s pilot episode follows 21-year-old muslim candidate Bushra Amiwala in her race for School Board in Skokie, IL. (Spoiler alert—she wins!). The show aims to inspire, educate, and empower an audience of women and girls to get out and knock doors, become a donor, take the leap to run for political office and build squads around each other to win. See more at

www.runtheseries.com

THE 41st ANNUAL SPORTS EMMY® AWARDS CALL FOR ENTRIES

NATAS Announces Inclusion of eSports Category in this year’s Competition

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences today announced the call for entries for the 41st Annual Sports Emmy® Awards. Entries in more than 40 categories are now open for submission. Deadline for all entries is February 6, 2020. For more information, please go to

https://emmyonline.tv/2019-

sports-emmy-awards/

NATAS also announced a new category that recognizes outstanding esports coverage. Outstanding Esports Coverage will recognize the craft behind the delivery of coverage and presentation of competitive, organized video gaming to the viewer during a “championship” or “final” event. The addition of this new category acknowledges the rapid global growth of the competitive video gaming industry.

“We are entering an exciting new chapter for the Sports Emmy Awards with the addition of an exclusive category dedicated to recognizing excellence within esports,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “The category, Outstanding Esports Coverage, illustrates the Academy’s commitment to remain on the forefront of the ever-changing world of sports production.”

The global esports market has shown rapid growth including increased media coverage by many major networks such asESPN. According to a new study from gaming researcher, “New Zoo,” total revenue will hit $1.1 billion in 2019, representing a 26.7% growth rate compared to the $897.2 million it generated in 2018.

The Academy also announced the appointment of four-time Emmy Award winner Justine Gubar as Executive Director of Sports Emmy Awards Administration. In this role she will manage all areas of sports competition as a standard-bearer for the premiere recognition of excellence in the television industry. Gubar spent 20 years working for ESPN along with stints at Univision, Turner Sports, and ABC News.

“It is an honor to be a part of the Academy during such a pivotal time,” said Gubar. “The addition of a category dedicated to esports welcomes an entire new pool of talent. I look forward to recognizing the creative minds that embrace newer technology, trends and passions within the sports industry .”

The 41st Sports Emmy Awards will take place in New York City in the spring of 2020.

About The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) is a professional service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy A ward for News & Documentary , Sports, Daytime Entertainment, Daytime Creative Arts & Entertainment, Public & Community Service, and Technology & Engineering. NATAS membership consists of over 18,000 broadcast and media professionals represented in 19 regional chapters across the country. Beyond awards, NATAS has extensive educational programs including Regional Student Television and its Student Award for Excellence for outstanding journalistic work by high school students, as well as scholarships, publications, and major activities for both industry professionals and the viewing public. For more information, please visit the website at

www.theemmys.tv

Philadelphia\’s Live Music Scene Sounds So Good

Venues Large & Small Attract All Genres of Musicians

Renowned for its live music scene, Philadelphia’s vibrant rock, rap, jazz and pop venues showcase some of world’s most

buzzed-about musicians. Philly is where The Roots, Pink, McCoy Tyner, Meek Mill, Santigold, Cayetana, Jill Scott, Christian McBride and The War on Drugs all came up. (Marian Anderson, Mario Lanza and Billie Holliday all called Philadelphia home, as did the legendary Sigma Sound Studios and The Sound of Philadelphia.) Philly hosts Jay Z’s

Made in America

festival and recently welcomed back

The Met Philadelphia

, an elegant former opera house reborn as a concert hall.

Here are places to catch the latest, greatest live music performances in Philadelphia:

Jazz Spaces

Chris’ Jazz Café –

The longest-operating jazz club in Philly hosts live jazz six nights a week. Performances by local, national and international artists accompany an all-day menu of lunch and dinner, punctuated by a popular happy hour and a late-night bar menu. Chris’ stays open until 2 a.m. and is closed Sundays. 1421 Sansom Street, (215) 568-3131,

chrisjazzcafe.com

Paris

Bistro & Jazz Cafe –

Thursday through Sunday, this Chestnut Hill spot, now under the ownership of local restaurateurs Robert and Vanessa Mullen with longtime chef Al Paris, hosts local musicians playing jazz standards and songs from the

Great American Songbook

. Also on offer: a full menu of classic French food and drinks. 8235 Germantown Avenue, (215) 242-6200,

parisbistro.net

Philadelphia Clef Club of Jazz & Performing Arts –

This performance space and educational center promotes jazz—past, present and future—with workshops, classes, private lessons and concerts. 736-738 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-9912,

clefclubofjazz.org

Relish –

Southern cuisine and politician patrons are Relish’s signatures, but the West Oak Lane hotspot is also a destination for live contemporary jazz, soul and R & B three nights a week. Two shows on Thursday and three shows on Friday and Saturday feature local musicians who hold the art form in high reverence. 7152 Ogontz Avenue, (215), 276-0170,

relishphiladelphia.com

SOUTH Jazz Kitchen –

This restaurant and jazz club is the latest venture of the Bynum brothers, owners of Warmdaddy’s, Relish and the Green Soul. The intimate space serves elevated Southern cuisine and seats around 70 for live music six nights a week. 600 N. Broad Street, (215) 600-0220,

southrestaurant.net

Time –

This Midtown Village whiskey bar, dining room and jazz club hosts live music nightly, and smooth tunes fill the whole place. 1315 Sansom Street, (215) 985-4800,

timerestaurant.net

Warmdaddy’s –

A stylish waterfront venue and down-home vibe match Warmdaddy’s Southern menu and nightly lineup of national jazz, blues and R&B artists. Cover charge varies. 1400 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 462-2000,

warmdaddys.com

Alternative Music Venues

First Unitarian Church –

In a religious sanctuary built in 1885, locally based R5 Productions’ puts on all-ages concerts featuring local and touring bands playing indie rock and punk. On occasion, intimate seated shows take place in the chapel or main sanctuary. 2125 Chestnut Street,

r4productions.com

Kung Fu Necktie –

South Kensington, below the Market-Frankford El train, is the hiding place for this intimate destination for local and touring indie, hardcore, punk, hip-hop, metal acts and, on weekends, DJ parties. 1250 N. Front Street, (215) 291-4919,

kungfunecktie.com

PhilaMOCA –

Callowhill’s circa 1865 Finney & Son building, a former mausoleum showroom, served as headquarters for Diplo’s Mad Decent label in the mid-2000s. More recently, it’s hosted some of the most buzzed-about indie acts, plus film screenings, live comedy and art shows. (The city’s department of Licenses and Inspections closed the venue in September 2019, but it’s on track to reopen in early 2020.) 531 N. 12th Street, (215) 519-9651,

philamoca.org

The Rotunda –

University City’s alcohol-free and admission-free (unless otherwise noted) community hosts world music, soul, hip-hop, rock, jazz, experimental and other types of music. When bands aren’t playing there, the socially conscious venue attracts crowds for movies; live dance, spoken-word and theater; art exhibits, classes, workshops; and youth programs. 4014 Walnut Street,

therotunda.org

Underground Arts –

Tucked into the city’s burgeoning Eraserhood, this lower-level space caters to a creative crowd with genres of live music that run the spectrum. The venue holds up to 600 people. 1200 Callowhill Street, (215) 627-1332,

undergroundarts.org

Union Transfer –

Local and touring indie, punk, hardcore and hip-hop acts hit the stage at this Spring Garden venue, known for its excellent acoustics stage and spacious, scalable capacity room that holds from 500 to 1,200 concertgoers. 1026 Spring Garden Street, (215) 232-2100,

utphilly.com

Bars with Live Music

Boot & Saddle –

What was once the city’s only country and western bar, known for its Vegas-style neon sign that hung dormant for decades, has been restored and transformed into popular restaurant and bar with local and national acts of all genres most nights of the week. 1131 S. Broad Street, (267) 639-4528,

bootandsaddlephilly.com

Bourbon and Branch Restaurant and Bar –

Designed with prime acoustics in mind, this Northern Liberties spot, which offers a full menu of salads, sandwiches and vegan entrees in a rustic setting, has a stage fit with theater curtains, recycled cedar pallets and live edge black walnut fixtures. On most nights, patrons can listen to jazz, indie rock, cabaret, hip-hop and other genres upstairs. 705 N. 2nd Street, (215) 238-0660,

bourbonandbranchphilly.com

City Winery –

In 2019, Fashion District Philadelphia welcomed an outpost of a nationally expanding concept: A wine bar and a live music venue, where table service is available during every concert. Performers here include Yuna, Phillip Phillips and Bilal. 990 Filbert Street, (267) 479-7373,

citywinery.com/philadelphia

The Fire –

This snug Northern Liberties dive bar is the city’s oldest family-owned original music club, with the stage where John Legend started his career and Maroon 5, My Chemical Romance and Jason Mraz played early on. The Fire showcases local, national and international indie rock, punk, heavy metal and glam pop acts, as well as album-release parties and the oldest continuously running free open mic on Mondays. 410-412 W. Girard Avenue, (215) 923-3477,

thefirephilly.com

Franky Bradley’s –

Bar owner Mark Bee (of Silk City and N. 3rd) packs his tucked-away, two-story venue with a varied lineup of acts, including dance, cabaret and burlesque. Downstairs, patrons can enjoy a full menu of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees; upstairs, there’s room for 200 to get down. 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735,

frankybradleys.com

Heritage –

This Northern Liberties spot offers another option to grab delicious food and see great bands under one roof. The venue hosts nightly performances by local and up-and-coming acts, and on Sundays, there’s a bluegrass brunch. 914 N. 2nd Street, (215) 627-7500,

heritage.life

Johnny Brenda’s –

This former dive bar turned hip Fishtown landmark has a stage that’s rarely empty—and pint glasses that are always filled. Past headliners include Sufjan Stevens, Wire, Grizzly Bear and Jim James. Other JB highlights: an all-local, all-draft beer list and a popular restaurant on the first floor that serves food until 1 a.m.—perfect for a post-show bite and brew. Fun fact: This popular spot made an appearance in

Creed

, the seventh installment in the Rocky franchise. 1201 N. Frankford Avenue, (215) 739-9684,

johnnybrendas.com

The Locks at Sona

–

The intimate acoustic space above Irish-leaning Manayunk gastropub Sona Pub & Kitchen favors locals such as Kenn Kweder and also hosts nationally known artists such as Ryan McMullan, Molly Tuttle and C. J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, plus larger acts like Citizen Cope. 4417 Main Street, 2nd floor,

thelocksmusic.com

MilkBoy –

Two MilkBoy locations showcase up-and-coming and under-the-radar bands—and a food and drink menu that’s as creative as the lineups. Largely fashioned from reclaimed materials, the eco-aware spots amuse audiences with live performances nearly nightly. 1100 Chestnut Street,

milkboyphilly.com

; 401 South Street,

milkboysouthstreet.com

, (215) 925-MILK (6455)

Ortlieb’s –

Northern Liberties’ former jazz club now stages a variety of live rock music and serves a menu of Tex-Mex favorites. 847 N. 3rd Street, (267) 324-3348,

ortliebsphilly.com

Mid- to Large Music Venues

The Fillmore Philly –

Philadelphia’s version of the famed San Francisco rock club offers several spaces for local, national and international acts. The 2,500-person-capacity main room boasts unbeatable sight lines, while The Foundry serves as a 450-person club within the club for more intimate concerts and DJ parties. The Ajax Bar serves libations before, during and after shows, and Wolfgang Puck provides food and drink throughout the venue. 29 E. Allen Street, (215) 309-0150,

thefillmorephilly.com

Franklin Music Hall –

One of the larger venues in Philadelphia, formerly known as the Electric Factory, draws national acts that fill the 2,500-person-capacity room. Standing room at stage level is typically all-ages; a balcony with unbeatable views and a full bar accommodates the 21+ crowd. Past headliners: David Bowie, Miley Cyrus and Jay-Z. 421 N. 7th Street, (215) 627-1332,

bowerypresents.com

The Met Philadelphia

–

Bob Dylan christened the stage when this 110-year-old former opera house debuted as a 3,400-seat modern music venue. Concert promoter Live Nation partnered in the $56 million refurbishment of the space, which continues a renaissance along North Broad Street that includes new restaurants, apartments and retail. 858 N. Broad Street, (215) 309-0112,

themetphilly.com

Tower Theater –

Although on the edge of city limits, this venue has spent decades as a major player in the local music scene. Opened as a movie house in 1927, converted into a concert hall in 1972, the Tower blends old-world aesthetics with amazing acoustics—and has played an integral role in the careers of Bruce Springsteen and David Bowie, with later performances from the likes of Lauryn Hill and Kanye West. 69th & Ludlow Streets, (610) 352-2887,

thetowerphilly.com

TLA –

South Street’s largest venue gives concertgoers a more personal environment to enjoy well-known DJs (Jauz), emo bands (Dashboard Confessional), rap (Young Dolph) and pop (Ella Mai) acts. The venue features two bars and a 21+ mezzanine. 334 South Street, (215) 922-1011,

tlaphilly.com

Trocadero Theatre –

This former vaudeville house in Chinatown gives fans the chance to attend shows large and small, with a main room for up to 1,200 ticket holders and a smaller room that holds 250 for shows by international bands, hip-hop artists and indie rockers. 1003 Arch Street, (215) 922-6888,

thetroc.com

World Cafe Live –

The brick-and-mortar outpost of the University of Pennsylvania’s indie radio station serves food, drinks—and live music. Upstairs, The Lounge houses a full-service restaurant with eclectic tunes most nights of the week. The downstairs music hall offers food service for a larger crowd and hosts well-known bands. 3025 Walnut Street, (215) 222-1400,

worldcafelive.com

Major Venues

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts –

The anchor of the Avenue of the Arts includes the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Merriam Theater and the Academy of Music, presenters of live musical theater, dance, jazz, classical and popular performances for broad and diverse audiences—and the performance home of eight esteemed resident companies. They are: The Philadelphia Orchestra, The Philly POPS®, Opera Philadelphia, the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO and the Curtis Institute of Music. Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad Street; Academy of Music, 240 S. Broad Street; Merriam Theater, 250 S. Broad Street, (215) 893-1999,

kimmelcenter.org

Wells Fargo Center –

The South Philly home of the Philadelphia Flyers and 76ers hosts big-name performers and accommodates sellout crowds. Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Madonna, Elton John, Justin Timberlake and hometown favorite Pink have all made music here. 3601 S. Broad Street, (215) 336-3600,

wellsfargocenterphilly.com

Outdoor Performance Spaces

Dell Music Center –

Come spring and summer, this 5,200-person Fairmount Park amphitheater has long been known for jazz, soul and hip-hop greats, from the late Dizzy Gillespie and Ella Fitzgerald to Keith Sweat, Patti LaBelle, Ne-Yo and Erykah Badu. 2400 Strawberry Mansion Drive, (215) 685-9564,

thedellmusiccenter.com

Mann Center for the Performing Arts –

Founded in the 1930s as the summer home of The Philadelphia Orchestra, this open-air West Fairmount Park venue presents a range of orchestral, pop, indie and rock concerts, as well as arts education and community outreach programs that focus on everything from dance to drumming. 5201 Parkside Avenue, (215) 546-7900,

manncenter.org

BB&T Pavilion –

Across the Delaware River in Camden, New Jersey, this laidback, picturesque amphitheater is perfect for enjoying The Lumineers, Journey and Dave Matthews Band concerts in summer; after dark, lawn-dwellers enjoy a breathtaking view of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia city skyline. In fall and winter, it transforms into an indoor venue, with past performances by The 1975 and Mumford & Sons. 1 Harbour Boulevard, Camden, NJ, (856) 365-1300,

livenation.com

VISIT PHILADELPHIA

is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.

On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog,

visitphilly.com

and

uwishunu.com

, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.