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Bob Bruhin
The Eraserhood: The area in Philadelphia located between 8th and Broad (east to west) & Spring Garden and Vine Streets (North to South). The part of our city that inspired David Lynch’s 1977 cult classic Eraserhead.
This Friday July 12, 2013 PhilaMOCA will be hosting their second annual David Lynch-themed variety show Eraserhood Forever (and Ever). The night will start with an art show featuring artist that have been inspired by the tribute artist. Following the art show will be a variety of acts including live music from Philly’s own Weird Hot, Silencio, and a David Lynch inspired burlesque show.
The event will also serve as the world premiere of PhilaMOCA’s short film ERASERHOOD FOREVER, a profile of  the developing neighborhood that was once home to David Lynch.  If that wasn’t enough entertainment for your Friday night, you’ll be able to indulge in some Eraserhood-themed drinks at The Trestle Inn at the official after party.

Date: Friday, July 12, 2013 from 6:00pm until 11:30pm
Tickets: $10, all ages.
Venue: PhilaMOCA, 531 N 12th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

(via PhilaMOCA presents Eraserhood Forever (and Ever) : two.one.five magazine)

Bob Bruhin
To many Philadelphians, the Callowhill area is simply “the Erasorhood”. Back in the late 60’s, a young painting student at PAFA named David Lynch lived here as he made the transition to short films. Years later as he was making his first film out in Hollywood, the surrealist horror film “Eraserhead”, David used his memories of living among the factories and empty warehouses to forge his setting. PhilaMOCA commissioned [artist Evan Cairo to create] a mural of Henry Spencer, the doomed protagonist of “Eraserhead,” painted above their gallery. These days Callowhill has seen many of those empty building of the past transition to new condos, art galleries and music halls, while David has gone on to make such hits as “The Elephant Man”, “Blue Velvet” and “Twin Peaks”. Photo by Guest Instagrammer @chuckseye PhilaMOCA

(via Photo by visitphilly • Instagram)

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The Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation says it will pull building permits and begin construction on the Eastern Tower, a 23-story mixed-use apartment complex and community center at 10th and Vine streets, in the next six to nine months. The group held a meeting Tuesday night at the Chinese Christian Church & Center one block west of the site of the proposed project to update Chinatown residents on the progress of the development.

(via PlanPhilly | Developers say Eastern Tower project will be underway by year’s end)

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Just a block away from this slowly moving demolition, some long-vacant land is about to be transformed into a new apartment building. ADJ Property Investment LLC purchased the northwest corner of 11th & Lemon back in 2012 for $180K. Not a bad price at all, considering the lot covers about 3,000 sqft. This lot is situated next door to two homes that were built back in 2011, around the same time that a couple of homes were also built on Wallace Street, immediately to the north. The project, currently a giant hole, will bring a large building to a street that’s been crying out for more development.

(via A New Building Will Rise Across the Street From Slowly Crumbling Church | NakedPhilly)

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Underground Arts

West Philadelphia Orchestra
with What Cheer? Brigade

Thursday, Jul 11, 2013 9:00 PM EDT
– Friday, Jul 12, 2013 2:00 AM EDT
Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA
21 years and over

Balkan Dance Party!

It’s our favorite night of the month! Come spend it with Philly’s wildest brass band. You bring your dancing shoes, and WPO will bring the grooves.

3 Sets of Music!!

http://www.westphiladelphiaorchestra.com/

West Philadelphia Orchestra (Rock/Pop)

What Cheer? Brigade (Alternative/Indie)

(via Tickets for West Philadelphia Orchestra with What Cheer? Brigade | Underground Arts at TicketWeb)