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Philadelphia’s July 4th Celebration Week Events Announced
Mayor Nutter was highlighting the economic benefit of the weeklong celebration for America’s 237th birthday.
Questlove Steps Up To Ensure Next Year’s CAPA Musical Will Go On
A famous alumnus of Philadelphia’s High School for the Creative and Performing Arts is reaching into his own pocket to make sure that next year’s musical at his alma mater won’t be scrapped, as this year’s was.
Frank Ocean In Six-Way Tie For Most GRAMMY Noms
He stands with Kanye West, Jay-Z, The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, fun., and Mumford & Sons as the six artists who have six nominations each, topping all other artists.
July 4th Celebration Wraps Up On The Parkway
The Philly 4th of July Jam and Grande finale Wednesday night was the biggest Independence Day Bash in the City. Many big names in the world of music graced the Ben Franklin Parkway for this year’s celebration.
Celebrating America’s Birthday In Philadelphia
Each year, Philadelphia strives to create a bigger and better party to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.
Philadelphia’s July 4th Festivities Begin To Take Shape
Some of the events have been announced for this year’s “Welcome America” celebration, during the days surrounding America’s birthday on July 4th.
5th Annual Roots Picnic At Penn’s Landing Draws In Big Crowds
The Roots Picnic is underway this weekend here at Festival Pier.
The Roots To Headline 2012 Wawa Welcome America Celebration
The city of Philadelphia announced the entertainment line-up for the Wawa Welcome America celebration, marking America’s birthday.
Legendary Group The Roots Host Concert To Battle Childhood Obesity
Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter, the lead MC for the legendary group the Roots, hosted a concert party on Saturday at the historic Sigma Sound Stage. All the party proceeds went to a very worthy cause.
Mural Arts Program Unveils South Philadelphia Project to Honor ‘The Roots’
A big, blank wall at the corner of 6th and South Streets in South Philadelphia will soon be a giant mural to showcase one of Philadelphia’s most famous bands, The Roots.
Curt Chambers
Known as “Philly’s Rock Star,” Curt Chambers is a singer, Grammy-nominated songwriter, and musician.
Download The Complete List Of 2012 Grammy Nominees Now!
Here are the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards, to air on CBS Sunday, February 12.
2011 Arts & Culture Rewind: Philly’s Top People, Places and Events
We take a look back at the most noteworthy people, places and events of 2011.
2012 Grammy Nominees
Here are the nominations for the 2012 Grammy Awards, to air on CBS Sunday, February 12.
Philadelphia Hip-Hoppers ‘The Roots’ To Get A South St. Mural
Philadelphia’s favorite band is hooking up with Philadelphia’s premier public arts program.
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