Television, Movies, Music, and Pop-Culture In Philadelphia
Phil Martelli was let go as the men’s basketball coach at Saint Joseph’s University today, a move that has induced a lot of feelings that I would normally post on social media. His departure is a difficult thing to limit to 240 characters.
February 2019 was a busy month. Not only did I catch an amazing show from Steve Gunn, but I threw myself into an Oscar frenzy that ended in major disappointments. As always, there are a few things that I didn’t get the chance to blog about. Here are some leftovers from a crazy month:
I am fortunate to live in a city that is a regular tour stop for a host of bands. I am even luckier to be in an area that has a tremendous homegrown music scene. One truly special Philadelphia-bred musician, Steve Gunn, played a show at Union Transfer on Saturday night.
Whether it is The Rolling Stones at Lincoln Financial Field or The Hives at Franklin Music Hall, there are a lot of great bands playing in Philadelphia in 2019. Here are some of the best Philly indie and rock concerts to look forward to this year:
The War On Drugs wrapped 2018 in comfort and style last Friday. The band closed out their year and tour with a 15-song hometown show at the Tower Theater and a little champagne. Just one album removed from their breakout Lost In The Dream, The War on Drugs launched the tour for A Deeper Understanding... Continue Reading →
Camille Mola is a Philadelphia blogger and public relations pro. She writes about travel, beauty, music, food, and Philly experiences on her blog Positive Publicity. In her interview with The Flat Circle, Camille discusses why she began blogging six years ago. She also chats about working with brands, her favorite places to eat in Philadelphia,... Continue Reading →
Emily Depasse is a writer, yogi, graduate student, and aspiring sexologist. She has contributed to a variety of different publications, including HealthCentral and The Salisbury Flyer. In her interview with The Flat Circle, Emily discusses her goals as a writer and the challenges of writing about sex. She also notes how Carrie Bradshaw of HBO's Sex and the... Continue Reading →
Sarah Moore is a Philadelphia-area Digital Design Strategist. Her lifestyle blog, smoorelovin, is dedicated to an eclectic group of interests that include travel, wellness, and style. In just 2018 alone, she has posted on a trip to New Orleans, skincare, and fashion. During her interview with The Flat Circle, Sarah discussed how she became interested in blogging and her bucket list of travel destinations.
Two-and-a-half hours of hits. An icon on his final tour. A crowd that almost drowned out the performer on every big chorus. Elton John's concert in Philadelphia last Wednesday night was an unforgettable evening. The pop star played an epic show as he closed a chapter on a city he has played to for decades.
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