http://www.phillyedge.com/ en http://www.phillyedge.com/fileadmin/phillyedge/template/images/logo.gif http://www.phillyedge.com/ 210 120 TYPO3 - get.content.right http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/09/catch-spring-fever-with-magic-hat-bryn-mawr-beverage-march-19.html Stop into Bryn Mawr Beverage on March 19, 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. to sample selections from Magic Hat Brewery's Spring Fever collection. ]]> Dmcgurgan@phillyburbs.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:35:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/09/eating-out-for-reading-in-queens-village-tonight.html I seriously love when restaurants participate in charity events. It's a win-win situation for everyone involved. Restaurants make money, charities make money and you get a delicious meal. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:55:25 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/09/mayer-hawthorne-at-the-church-tonight.html Looks are deceiving when it comes to Mayer Hawthorne-- an incredibly buzz-worthy musician and singer (real name is Andrew Cohen) from Ann Arbor, Michigan. With the thick-rimmed glasses and snappy style, you wouldn't visualize him crooning out soul ballads and retro funk. But that is exactly what this dude does. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 09 Mar 2010 14:35:42 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/08/classic-tale-airmans-passion-for-the-chevelle-malibu-took-off-in-1965-1.html Airman Second Class Robert Holland was stationed at Castle Air Force Base in central California when he bought a new car in April 1965. ]]> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:15:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/08/jenny-owen-youngs-playing-johnny-brendas-this-tuesday.html ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:40:23 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/07/man-survives-after-steering-wheel-pops-off.html It's like something out of a Stooges short. ]]> cilluminati@phillyburbs.com Sun, 07 Mar 2010 07:36:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/05/my-car-makes-noises-but-not-like-this.html The sounds in this video are ACTUAL sounds from the Jeep. Everyone began rehearsing their parts 2 weeks before we shot the video. It took us 7 hours of filming to get a solid take. Enjoy! ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:34:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/05/ortolan-record-release-party-this-sunday.html Are you looking for something fun to do this Sunday afternoon (March 7)? How about heading over to Kung Fu necktie in Philadelphia for a day of great music? ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:54:50 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/05/beer-weekend-is-coming-2.html Getting excited for Philly Beer Weekend? It's coming up, and with it will be a series of great prices on drinks, especially craft brews. It's all part of a campaign to kick up the excitement for Philly Beer Week, which, as you already know, is June 4-13. ]]> Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:33:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/04/man-man-hits-the-troc-tomorrow-night.html If you have never taken in the craziness that is Man Man's stage show, then I highly suggest you do it and do it soon. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:56:04 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/03/alice-in-chains-playing-twice-nearby.html There are band reunions that I get extremely excited about (see Pavement post below) and then there is the whole "comeback" of 90s rock heavy-weights Alice in Chains. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:46:21 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/03/classic-tale-airmans-passion-for-the-chevelle-malibu-took-off-in-1965.html Airman Second Class Robert Holland was stationed at Castle Air Force Base in central California when he bought a new car in April 1965. ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:43:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/03/fork-you-today-and-every-day.html Need a little daily Fork-ing? ]]> Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:20:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/02/pavement-playing-philly.html I feel kind of duped. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:30:36 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/01/buy-tom-petty-tickets-get-new-album-download.html You may or may not know that Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are releasing their first new album in eight years called "Mojo" (I didn't know about it until approximately five seconds ago). The album is set to release sometime in the next few weeks and I'll wager that fans are pretty excited about it. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:22:13 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/01/2010-off-to-fast-sales-start-will-toy-cars-catch-up.html Any way you measure it the auto industry had an awful year in 2009. ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:36:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/march/01/feast-on-the-flower-show.html The buds are sprouting, the tulips are blooming and it looks like spring--at least if you've stopped by the Philly Flower Show. The locals are helping celebrate the changing of the seasons. Take, for example, McGillin's, which is now serving flower-themed drinks. ]]> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:31:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/26/surfer-blood-playing-the-barbary-on-march-1.html March, in my book, is the first month where you can feel Spring coming. You start to see more sunshine, feel more temperatures above freezing, experience sunlight after 5 pm. So, what better way to celebrate the first of the month than with a good-vibey band from West Palm Beach, Florida? ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:14:16 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/26/xochitl-is-back-and-better-than-ever.html If you're at all into Mexican food in Philly, you've probably noticed the absence of Xochitl--the amazing eatery in Head House Square. Don't fret, my dear. The restaurant closed temporarily for a renovation. And given the weather we've had as of late, that was probably a great idea. I can't imagine there's been much traffic for dining out lately. ]]> Fri, 26 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/25/dave-matthews-tickets-on-sale-tomorrow.html Do people really still listen to The Dave Matthews Band? ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:15:21 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/25/classic-tale-garaged-40-years-in-airplane-hangar-1927-model-t-hits-the-road-1.html More than 30 years have passed since Stuart Tomlinson's father gave him what has turned out to be his first Model T Ford. ]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:25:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/24/adam-green-coming-to-philly-in-april.html I've always kind of had a soft spot for Adam Green. Once I got over the crudeness and shock value of his first few CDs, I eventually learned to appreciate his voice and sense of humor. I listened to Green's solo stuff as well as The Moldy Peaches heavily in college and sort of stopped paying attention to what he was doing after "Gemstones" was released in 2005. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:17:37 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/24/how-does-free-sound-1.html It sounds mighty fine to me, thanks very much. And that's what you'll pay for the signature sandwich in Philly's newest lunch spot--Sampan (122 S. 13th Street). ]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:53:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/23/barefoot-truth-playing-in-philly-and-new-hope.html ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:21:25 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/23/whitney-cummings-is-uncomfortably-funny.html Comedian Whitney Cummings realizes it's not what you say, but how you say it. She learned this valuable lesson right here in Philadelphia. ]]> cilluminati@phillyburbs.com Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:16:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/22/sondre-lerche-at-johnny-brendas-next-week.html Oh, Sondre Lerche, how I love you. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:19:11 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/22/how-to-make-your-car-run-on-vegetable-oil.html I'm not sure I could make this happen because I have trouble remembering to get the oil changed. ]]> cilluminati@gmail.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:17:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/22/barefoot-truths-cd-release-party-at-triumph-of-new-hope-1.html This Sunday, February 28th at 9pm, Triumph Company of New Hope is presenting Barefoot Truth’s CD release party. With over 4.5 millions radio spins on internet radio "Pandora", Barefoot Truth's unbridled optimism has captured people around the world. Their new album "Threads" (out Feb 16th) is a testament to the band's upbeat music and unique live performance. This is a free show. ]]> bgropper@phillyburbs.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:49:28 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/22/check-out-usedwigs-radio-live.html You can't just use the word quality without the moxie to back it up. ]]> cilluminati@phillyburbs.com Mon, 22 Feb 2010 09:47:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/19/waste-away-with-jimmy-buffett-in-august.html It seems kind of silly to think about Jimmy Buffett in the middle of February. Actually, it seems silly to think about Jimmy Buffett at all. But the king of beachy, summer sounds is coming to play in Philly (at the Susquehanna Bank Center ) at the end of August. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 15:31:16 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/19/classic-tube-1300-hp-707-cubic-inch-camaro.html ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:51:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/19/into-the-void-at-triumph-brewing-company-of-new-hope-1.html This Saturday, February 20th, Triumph Brewing Company of New Hope is presenting Into the Void – A Black Sabbath tribute band. Playing all the favorite Black Sabbath songs from the Ozzy era. Start time is 10pm cost is $5. ]]> bgropper@phillyburbs.com Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:48:55 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/19/thoreau-comes-to-philly.html Vegetarians have it a lot easier now than they did years ago. Nearly every restaurant has SOMETHING that makes mouths happier. That is, as long as you aren't vegan. Then eating out is something of an impossibility. All of that said, Thoreau is working to make it even easier for herbivores. No, not the author of Walden, I'm talking about the new veggie-inspired restaurant on Spring Garden. ]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:37:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/18/classic-tale-1962-jaguar-mk-ii-is-embodiment-of-beauty-performance.html From the days when the Jaguar firm was operated under the watchful eye of Sir William Lyons, each and every Jaguar has been produced with bodies defined by glamorous, stylish lines. Included in that list of gorgeous Jaguars is the MK II saloon. ]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:44:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/17/girls-playing-making-time-in-april.html If you have yet to hear about Girls and their 2009 release "Album" than you'd better get on it-- quick. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:06:11 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/17/beer-cheesegood.html Avalon Restaurant, Victory Brewing and DiBruno Brothers are partnering up for Guided Beer & Cheese Dinner--a night of food, beer and cheee--at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, February 23. ]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:24:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/16/harlem-globetrotters-coming-to-the-delaware-valley.html After garnering national attention with an historic game on the roof the Spectrum last spring, the iconic Harlem Globetrotters are set to bring even more excitement to the Great Philadelphia Region as they take to the hardwood against the Washington Generals at four local arenas from March 12 to 15. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:05:14 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/15/pop-punk-bill-comes-to-the-electric-factory.html I kind of feel like New Found Glory is the Peter Pan of pop punk music-- they still wear cargo shorts and band t-shirts, still spike their hair, still make funny faces and pose for photos, still make the same exact music as they did when they hit the scene 10 years ago in 2000. I'm 25-years old and I feel more grown-up than these guys. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:37:39 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/15/garces-trading-company-opens-tomorrow.html The gourmet-market-and-wine spot is the latest endeavor from Chef Jose Garces--his sixth spot in Philly (1111 Locust Street, 215-574-1099). ]]> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:17:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/12/mmm-mimosas.html My sweetie and I disagree on the best spot by us to get brunch. He argues for the affordable, fast diner that lacks charm. I push the snooty, but oh so delish place a few blocks farther away. I guess life is filled with compromises... ]]> Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:11:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/12/we-were-promised-jetpacks-at-the-church-tonight.html ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 12 Feb 2010 12:56:43 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/10/wxpn-hosts-musicians-on-call-benefit.html Tomorrow (Thursday, February 11) WXPN is hosting a concert to benefit their Musicians on Call program. This is a program that allows local musicans to go into area hospitals and perform at the bedsides of patients. This one-on-one experience often brighten's a patient's day. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 10 Feb 2010 13:58:03 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/10/craft-beer-comes-back-to-philly.html Big news! The Philly Craft Beer Festival is coming back. (It's OK to celebrate now!) It's a chance to sample all the flavors that make up the city, including local beers, imports and so, so much more. This is the kind of event that people--people like me--look forward to from the minute it ends. Fair warning: This always sells out. Always. Get your tickets early. ]]> Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:38:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/09/air-guitar-championships-do-you-have-what-it-takes.html I don't personally know anyone who prides themselves on playing air guitar (thank God). But I do know that there are plenty of those people out there. If there weren't, the US Air Guitar Championships would have folded after its first attempt at crowning a king. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:59:23 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/08/silverspun-pickups-coming-to-philadelphia-with-muse.html 2009 was a pretty good year for Los Angeles-based band The Silverspund Pickups. They released their second full-length called ">Swoon" last Spring and received plenty of critical praise and a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:45:58 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/08/the-situation-does-philly.html One can only hope Snowmageddon Part II doesn't completely cripple Philadelphia for the rest of the week. ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:07:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/08/classic-tale-1966-chevrolet-impala-located-in-jersey-rust-free.html As Bill Wyman was growing up in a General Motors family in Detroit he was too young to appreciate the classic lines of the mid-1960s Chevrolet Impalas. ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:42:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/08/vday-in-the-city.html If you haven't stopped in to Square 1682 yet, it's OK to blush. The restaurant is one of the city's hottest new spots. Fortunately for you, Valentine's day offers a great excuse to take a culinary peek. The restaurant is offering up a five-courses menu for $75 per person, and I promise you, it won't disappoint. ]]> Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:27:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/05/see-toad-the-wet-sprocket-at-the-keswick-feel-17-again-1.html Funny that when I searched for a photo of Toad the Wet Sprocket, to illustrate the fact that they're playing the Keswick Theatre in May, most of the choices came up in black and white. ]]> Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:28:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/04/pepi-ginsberg-cd-release-party-this-weekend.html ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Thu, 04 Feb 2010 16:07:57 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/04/super-bowl-party-at-chaunceys-in-princeton.html "The Big Game" features New Orleans vs. Indy. Face it, not many of us have a dog in this fight. ]]> Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:25:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/03/sigur-ros-frontman-coming-to-philly.html I know, I know...we were all sad when Icelandic band Sigur Ros announced that they were scrapping all work on their new album and taking an indefinite hiatus due to band members having babies (damn babies). ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:49:24 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/02/triumph-brewing-company-of-new-hope-presents-frontier-ruckus-2.html ]]> bgropper@phillyburbs.com Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:58:20 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/02/concert-tickets-on-sale-this-week.html I don't know about you, but I am already making my concert plans for the next couple of months. If you want to get in to see some big-name acts, then you'd better get your tickets early. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:03:35 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/01/allison-moorer-playing-wxpn-free-at-noon.html Who doesn't like free concerts? ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:38:36 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/february/01/classic-tale-1914-kisselkar-is-a-farm-relic-and-a-museum-relic.html For decades Lynn Kissel tinkered with and raced various old and not so old cars. He was only vaguely aware during those years that there was a car with his surname. ]]> Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:14:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/29/hot-chip-new-tour-new-album.html If you are a fan of UK electro-pop music, then you are already familiar with Hot Chip-- a Grammy nominated band from Britain who put out some pretty sweet beats. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:55:21 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/29/upcoming-dinner-deals.html Here's a wrap up of what's going on in the world of dining: ]]> Fri, 29 Jan 2010 09:09:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/28/get-your-tix-to-see-the-national.html The Brooklyn rock quintet known as The National will be coming to Philadelphia on June 5th. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Thu, 28 Jan 2010 15:21:53 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/28/smells-like-teen-spirit.html ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:22:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/28/sugar-moms-is-a-sweet-treat.html There’s a hidden little treat in Old City known as Sugar Mom’s. Feel like a kid again with games such as Pinball and Ms. Pacman and if your ADD kicks in you can move around and test out the multiple seating options. Is your ass more comfortable in a bumper car, stool, or couch? At Sugar Mom’s you’re free to find the answer and enjoy specials every night. ]]> Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:09:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/27/citizen-cope-playing-three-dates-in-philly.html I have a confession-- about an hour ago, I had absolutely no idea who Citizen Cope was-- the name did not ring a bell, I've never (to my recollection) heard his songs, I didn't recognize the face. So imagine my surprise when I found out that the dude is playing not one, but THREE shows at the TLA in February. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:03:59 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/27/nickelback-in-ac.html Hate on Nickelback all you want, they don't care. They're huge. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:03:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/27/fe-brew-ary-brunches-at-mcgillins.html February, the month of love, football, Mardi Gras and now beer. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:49:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/27/bleu-martini.html Blue martini, in the heart of Old City has great specials each night of the week. Enjoy the cool blue lights, eclectica Asian, American, Fusion cuisine and mouth-watering martinis. ]]> Wed, 27 Jan 2010 08:20:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/26/i-will-not-be-going-to-see-mariah-carey.html Okay, I'll be the first to admit that, back in the day, I used to like Mariah Carey. I was a young girl with a penchant for bad R&B music who used to sing into a hairbrush in her room...alone. Mariah had a voice that all girls tried to imitate at one point or another. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:34:26 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/26/who-should-hookup-for-v-day.html If you’re a bachelor or a single lady, don’t feel so bad. There are plenty of other gorgeous men and women that might be single for Valentine’s Day. Who should hookup and grace our favorite gossip pages this year? I have my own opinion, but the match-maker in you might have some ideas of your own so feel free to express your thoughts. ]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 11:04:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/26/minidate-at-pocos.html Poco's, located at 625 N. Main street in Doylestown, is a wacky, fun, Mexian/American restaurant and bar with comedy upstairs. Their Southern California style Mexican cuisine has your favorites including chimichangas, burritos, and quesadillas. For those who aren’t down with the South of the Border fair, there are burgers, steaks, salad, ribs, and more. Also enjoy margaritas, tap-beers, martinis and cosmopolitans and also get half price margaritas on Thursdays. ]]> Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:35:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/25/international-guitar-night-coming-to-west-philly.html Sometimes we get so caught up in the overproduced, beat-heavy, auto-tuned-out music we hear on the radio that we tend to forget just how clean, classic and inspiring an acoustic guitar can sound. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:22:05 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/25/prix-fixe-for-valentines-day.html OK, I've got another option for you foodies and lovers on Valentine's Day. This one is Verdad Restaurant & Tequila Bar in Bryn Mawr. You'll be able to feast on a four-course Lovers Menu for $90 per couple (plus tax and gratuity). Open seating will be offered on Saturday, February 13th and Sunday, February 14th beginning at 5:00pm. ]]> Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:24:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/25/come-check-out-splintered-sunlight-at-triumph-brewery.html This Saturday, January 30th, Triumph Brewing Company of New Hope is presenting Splintered Sunlight. Splintered Sunlight is the areas best Grateful Dead tribute band! The show costs $7 and starts at 10 pm. Come check them out! ]]> bgropper@phillyburbs.com Mon, 25 Jan 2010 11:21:39 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/22/freelance-whales-playing-free-at-noon-today.html ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:44:23 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/22/dinner-in-old-city-for-vday.html Here's another choice for Valentine's Day dinner: Prive in Old City. ]]> Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:43:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/21/classic-tale-1971-porsche-911e-targa-picked-up-in-europe-shipped-to-us.html Greg Cabral graduated college in 1967 and worked non-stop for almost four years. He decided to take some time off, buy a Porsche and tour Europe. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:12:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/21/dr-dog-tickets-on-sale-tomorrow.html Oh yes, big-time Philly boys, Dr. Dog will be playing at the Electric Factory in May and I am very excited about it. I fell in love with the band when they released "We All Belong" in 2007 and I have yet to see them perform live. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:14:24 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/21/plan-a-unique-valentines-day.html Looking for a unique and special event for Valentine’s Day in Philly? I’ve got you covered, with fun and thoughtful ideas that will make your man or woman feel loved. Some say that Valentine’s Day is just another time for Hallmark to make money, but it can still be a special time to get closer to the one you love. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:10:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/21/vday-dinner-or-brunch-at-the-freight-house.html You've got a few options for where to eat for Valentine's Day. In fact, you can even choose when, and what meal. Take The Freight House for example. The restaurant has deals on both dinner and brunch, if you're more of an amorous person in the morning. ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:32:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/21/marey-carey-is-a-wingette.html ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 10:19:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/21/jersey-shore-finale-at-cavanaughs.html ]]> Thu, 21 Jan 2010 09:24:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/20/charlotte-gainsbourg-at-the-tla-on-friday.html I have an event that is sure to make both the ladies and the fellas quite happy. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 13:48:56 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/20/philly-auto-show-returns-to-convention-center-january-30th.html I'm not really a gear head but this is must-see event even for casual car fans. ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:01:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/20/coffee-and-cream-stout.html On tap now at Triumph Brewing Company of New Hope is the Coffee and Cream Stout. A hybrid style of beer created by crossing coffee stout with milk stout. Adding unfermentable milk sugar (lactose) in the kettle results in a texture that is rich, chewy and, quite literally, creamy. ]]> bgropper@phillyburbs.com Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:02:21 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/20/can-we-say-dinner-reservations.html Face facts: You're probably going to be one of the millions who will be eating out on Valentine's Day. Don't try to fight it, just accept it now and make your reservations. And before you begin the debate of where to go, let me make a suggestion: Fork has a Vday dinner prix fixe menu. ]]> Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:13:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/19/see-ted-leo-for-free.html Ted Leo wasn't in Philly too long ago (he played at the First Unitarian Church a few months back), but it looks like he just can't stay away. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:02:25 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/19/cheap-trick-in-ac-next-friday.html If, like me, you're not a hard-core gambler (the two-dollar slots is high roller action for me), you need a hook to get you down to the casinos. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:19:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/19/please-your-lover-with-unique-valentines-day-gifts.html Hopefully these suggestions will make pleasing your partner a bit easier. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:02:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/19/get-in-the-mood-for-love.html Is it just me or do people seem to be forgetting about Valentine’s Day? Maybe everyone is depressed because the holidays are over and they’re sick of the cold weather, or the holiday of love is just repetitive and boring. I’m going to try to look on the bright side and list some ways that you can get excited for Valentine’s Day. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 10:53:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/19/valentines-day-weekend-at-mckenzie-brew-house.html Have a cozy Valentine’s Day weekend at McKenzie Brew House. On February 13th and 14th order from their aphrodisiac inspired menu and they will provide champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. Please your date and your taste buds with favorites like Lobster Tail, Prime Rib, Sea Bass, and Fresh Oysters. Stay after on Saturday for live Jazz music. With two locations, Mckenzie Brew House serves award winning hangcrafted ales and lagers. After dinner you can head down to the Underground Pub to enjoy foosball, pool, shuffleboard, darts trivia, Golten Tee, plasma TVs, and more. ]]> Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:21:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/18/elvis-birthday-bash-at-the-keswick-january-22.html The King was way before my time, but I like some good old-fashioned hip shaking as much as the next gal. ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Mon, 18 Jan 2010 13:32:04 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/18/reserve-online-for-restaurant-week.html It is amazing to me how much we can do online. You can register for a class, have a pizza delivered and reserve a table for Wednesday's Restaurant Week dinner. Brilliant. ]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:30:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/18/zero-s-motorcycle-is-all-electric-environmentally-friendly-bike.html Should you happen to be a street biker -- and an environmentalist at heart -- Zero motorcycles, based in Santa Cruz, Calif., offers bikes for either scenario. ]]> Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:02:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/15/ask-the-auto-doctor-cold-mornings-are-sending-low-tire-pressure-signals.html Dear Doctor: I have problems with the "low tire pressure" indicator lights coming on in both my 2006 Toyota Sienna and 2007 Nissan Frontier. ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:21:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/15/kings-of-convenience-tix-on-sale-today.html Who's up for listening to some softly-sung indie melodies from a pair of Scandinavian dudes? ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:30:21 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/15/weekend-specials.html Here's where you can go to have a good time, and save a little money this weekend: ]]> Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:02:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/14/trey-anastasio-of-phish-electric-factory-feb-11.html Tickets on sale Friday, Jan. 15 at 10:00 a.m. ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:48:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/14/new-adult-cartoon-on-fx.html FX is bringing you another cartoon to indulge in and prove that you are still not too old to be watching cartoons. If you are anything like me and enjoy shows like “Family Guy,” “The Simpsons,” and “American Dad,” there’s another adult cartoon you can ad as a shameless favorite or guilty pleasure. ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:53:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/14/st-vincent-returning-to-philly-in-february.html Boy, have I got a Valentine's present for you... ]]> dwengen@phillyburbs.com Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:25:56 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/14/the-uglysuit-playing-a-free-show-at-triumph-brewery.html This Sunday, January 17th at 9pm, Triumph Brewing Company of New Hope is presenting a free show. The Uglysuit is a psychedelic folk rock band from Oklahoma. They went from opening for the All-American Rejects and the Roots to headlining their own packed CMJ showcase, to touring with Umphrey’s McGee, and Iron & Wine. ]]> bgropper@phillyburbs.com Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:51:06 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/14/have-a-swanky-day.html Swanky Bubbles, the restaurant and champagne bar would be great any time of the year but it caught my eye as a great place for a saucy Valentine’s Day. They have you covered with everything from Sushi to beef, and beer to champagne and martinis. ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:37:00 -0500 http://www.phillyedge.com/edge_home/home_details/article/940/2010/january/14/riddle-me-this-3.html What's quick and healthy and tasty all over? ]]> Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:01:00 -0500