Month: February 2013

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Caledonian Hall, 13th and Spring Garden Sts. | Photo: Peter Woodall

Just about the time Scotsmen John McArthur, Jr. and Alexander Calder were heading into the last decade of the construction of City Hall–built like a Scottish castle–a Scottish group was putting another stamp on this city as Edinburgh-on-the-Schuylkill: Caledonian Hall, at 13th and Spring Garden Streets.

(Mor at: A Little Scotch Magic On Spring Garden | Hidden City Philadelphia)

Mark Bittman, New York Times Food Critic The Future of Food

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Our friends at Rodeph Shalom unite the Callowhill community to a special event!

Mark Bittman, New York Times Food Critic
The Future of Food

March 13, 2013, 7:30 PM at Congregation Rodeph Shalom 615 North Broad St.

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New York Times’ award-winning food writer Mark Bittman brings his searing insights to Philadelphia to address the question “What is Your Food Worth?” With equal attention to food production and consumption, he explains how eating a healthier and more socially conscience diet is better for the planet, whether you’re concerned with your own body, public health, animal welfare, or the environment.
Program is free and open to the public. RSVP is required.

For more information and to RSVP check www.whatisyourfoodworth.com or contact Catherine Fischer at [email protected].

Check out Mark Bittman’s articles at the New York Times  

 

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PHILADELPHIA-Bart Blatstein, who is vying for the city’s second casino license, has replacedHard Rock Resort & Casino International as its prospective operator with Isle of Capri Casinos Inc.

Isle of Capri, based in St. Louis, MI, operates 15 casinos in the South and Midwest, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. In addition, the firm has been approved to operate the Lady Luck Casino, which is currently under construction at the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Fayette County.

(via Blatstein Replaces Hard Rock as Casino Operator – Daily News Article – GlobeSt.com)

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8static presents: TUESDAY TUNE-OUT featuring SAINT (CIPHER PRIME)
Public · By 8static
  • Tuesday February 5th at 8:00pm


    SAINT performs a WANDERLUST-themed set.

    8static, Philadelphia’s internationally-recognized monthly showcase of chiptune music/visual arts, will wear the curator hat for February’s PhilaMOCA-based Tuesday Tune-Out series.

    Doors at 7:30, Musician at 8:00, Movie at 9:00
    $5 donation, All ages.

    Tuesday Tune-Out is an ongoing weekly series of music and movies in which a rotating lineup of guest curators choose a month’s worth of local bands, the bands in turn choose movies to screen.

(via 8static presents: TUESDAY TUNE-OUT featuring SAINT (CIPHER PRIME))