Millennium Dance Complex is coming to Philadelphia, South Street to be precise in the old Pearl Art & Craft Center at 417 South Street, Philadelphia, 19147

The Millennium Dance Complex is known worldwide as the premiere studio
of the commercial dance world and is widely referred to as a ‘the place
where it all happens’.

Although the studio’s A-list clientele and a
faculty of the most sought after dancers and choreographers in the world
has catapulted MILLENNIUM to a global brand, it still remains notably
grounded, welcoming and dedicated to the highest level of service and
instruction.

Opening weekend will see classes
by instructors that have choreographed for Mariah Carey, Justin
Timberlake, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Beyonce, Stomp the Yard, Step Up 2: The
Streets, So You Think You Can Dance, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros, Dancing
with the Stars, Radio City Christmas Spectacular and Dance Moms.

Hope you caught my earlier entry about the opening of Century 21. Long story short, with an important lesson, I went hiking in August. My legs got scratch walking through Tinicum Park trying to photograph a few birds. The briar cut me, but I thought I had poison ivy. I later got an infection, but thought I was too busy to take care of it as it was the Social Season. Last week I got a high fever, I thought I had the flu, it turns out it was my infection going to the next level. Went to the doctors and they freaked out, sent me to the ER (UofP) where they had me wait for 7hrs before they saw me. That was annoying. So I am doing heavy antibiotics, and bed rest or they want me in the hospital for a 4 day antibiotic drip. So I don’t want that. Thanks so much to my sister Janine for contacting my clients, for arranging other photographers to take the jobs I was going to shoot. That was a herculean feat. Thanks to Mike Hirata for shooting about 6 events I was schedule to shoot, and Christie Honigman for shooting the two events last night.

Using ‘funny money’ featuring the faces of Zarwin Baum and Citrin Cooperman partners, guests tested their luck on a variety of casino games such as poker, blackjack and Texas Hold’em

 Randyl Case, Comcast Sportsnet’s John Clark and Marshall Harris with Molly Sullivan, 76ers sideline reporter.

Molly was on hand at the unveiling if the new Sixers cheerleading squad’s appearance dresses designed by Nicole Miller at the Bellevue on Wednesday. Mary K. Dougherty, owner of Nicole Miller Philadelphia, with a Sixers jersey which was presented to her.

Penn 6 has an extensive craft beer selection. Opening this week is their sister bar/restaurant Tap House Logan Square. I’ve seen the nearly open eatery and it’s gorgeous.

OMG as timing would have it I was at the U of P emergency room taking care of the infection in my leg I have been complaining about for a few weeks now. Hopefully I’m on the mend now, I am on bed rest with my elevated leg for about 5 days (but I’ve hired photographers to cover the 8 events I couldn’t.) Seems I wasn’t supposed to be working or standing for more than 3 hrs a day the last time I went through this, last week.

So I’m missing some fabulous parties, ones I looked forward to for nearly 7 months, like the Century 21 store opening.

You’ll recall you read it here first over two years ago when I said the Gallery/Preit was looking to make the Gallery Mall more upscale. You laughed at me, you didn’t believe that a change would be coming. Well no one is laughing anymore, Century 21 has opened up and brought a little Manhattan to the dare I say it, Sixth Borough.

Soon Bloomies may follow. I hear they no longer want to be where Burlington
Coat Factory is (cause they weren’t allowed to tear it down and
rebuild), instead I hear they are planning to build a completely new
store behind the Gallery, tentatively at 10th and Race. I recently went by to scout a location and I do see someone dug a hole there, a big hole.

2004 Daily News Sexy Single Jill Rizen (Henning) wearing Versace she picked up at Century 21. 

 Century 21 ‘s Hours after 10/28

I read today of another young person who took their life, I went to their FB page and I saw the out pouring of love and shock from their friends. I wonder are we doing enough out there to tell people, kids, the depressed, that they are loved, they are wanted, they will be missed if they leave us.

 On October 5th, nearly 5,000 people walked in the memory of their loved ones who left us too soon, nearly 10 percent of them walked in honor of themselves, survivors of the negative message some of us allow to seep into our souls and cause us to think the world is a better place without us.

Square 1682 is celebrated its fifth anniversary this Sunday, October 12, with a culinary block party along Sansom Street. But this isn’t just a party. It’s also a heated competition.  The Great Philly Cheesesteak Challenge is a delicious way for some of
Philly’s best culinary minds to showcase their rendition of a city
classic, the cheesesteak. Chefs from Rex 1516, Barren Hill Tavern,
Bainbridge Street Barrel House, Devil’s Den, Circles Contemporary Thai,
and more will throwdown and whip up some great steaks wit and witout. 

There was also a cocktail competition this year. Bartenders from a.kitchen + bar, Crow and the
Pitcher, Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., 1 Tippling Place,
Oyster House and Red Owl Tavern will compete for both the judges’ and guests votes.

Generally
left-leaning ice-cream company Ben and Jerry’s has refused to rename
its “Hazed and Confused” hazelnut ice-cream flavor despite cries from
activists that it’s insensitive to hazing victims.
“It didn’t make sense for us to change the name,” Ben and Jerry’s spokesman Sean Greenwood told Bloomberg. “We named it after a pop-culture reference.”

 The Franklin Mortgage team: Alison Hangen, Mariko Honda, and Colin O’Neill.

And The Winners Are:

Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery won Judges Choice with Short Rib with bone marrow and caramelized onion. 

Davio’s won People’s Choice with their Cheesesteak Spring Rolls 

Cocktail Competition: 

Lindsey Krueger of Oysterhouse won Judges Choice

Colin O’Neil from Franklin Mortgage won People’s Choice.

 The art exhibition, New
Sight, juried by artist and Friends of the Rail Park board
member Sarah McEneaney and photographer Zoe Strauss,  was on view at Threenineteen, where
sparkling wine and desserts was served.  Partial proceeds from all artwork
sold benefited Friends of the Rail Park. Guests were also able to get a
sneak peek at the Reading Viaduct portion of the future Rail Park site on a
scissor lift.

Earlier this month Bazemore Gallery in Manayunk Celebrated their one year anniversary. 

The Bazemore Gallery is a boutique art gallery.  We are proud to be
located in the historic section of Manayunk, Philadelphia. Our mission
is to introduce you to mid-level and well established contemporary
artists. We strive to exhibit and sell original works of art which
create synergy in the home and in the work place.

 Friends of the art world were on hand as well as many who have their own galleries, which is so nice that this community supports each other.

On Monday, Tina Fey did the tourist in my hometown thing and stopped by the Betsy Ross House.

I love theater, I love the vibe of the Philadelphia theater scene, the actors, the creativity and the accessibility. The Inis Nua Theatre’s production of Cipers (which has played off Broadway) enters it’s 2nd week of production bringing a compelling spy thriller to the stage.

Justine is an undercover agent caught up in one too many double-crossing
games. This spy thriller uses lies, surveillance and subterfuge to
explore one woman’s obsession with her identity. Ciphers draws a
straight line from today’s terrorist headlines to our age-old struggle
to know who we really are.

 Kareem (J. Paul Nicholas) interrogated by Sunita (Felicia Leicht) and
Justine (Isa St. Clair) for the British Foreign Intelligence in Inis Nua Theatre’s production of Ciphers by Dawn King

 Justine (Isa St. Clair) listens in to surveillance tapes in Inis Nua Theatre’s Ciphers by Dawn King.

Thursday, Oct 23rd
5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
The Crystal Tea Room

TICKETS: $75 in advance and $85 at the door     
Tickets include $400 in playing chips, dinner and open bar. Additional casino chips may be purchased at the event.

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Former and current professional athletes, coaches, local TV
personalities and more will join guests in a night of fun, casino games
and prizes…all while supporting critical disability services that help
local children gain greater independence! Sounds of the evening
courtesy of Eddie Tully with guests:

ComcastSportsNet & NBC10 Anchor John Clark
Hot 107.9 & FOX Good Day Personallity Quincy “QDeezy” Harris
FOX’s Good Day Host Mike JerrickAssociate Producer of The Preston & Steve Show/93.3 WMMR Marisa Magnatta
Former Philadelphia Eagle Mike Mamula
Former Philadelphia Eagle/Current Sports Radio 94WIP Announcer Mike Quick
The Preston & Steve Show/93.3 WMMR On-Air Personality Kathy Romano
Sideline Reporter for the Sixers Molly Sullivan
Former Philadelphia Eagle Hollis Thomas
Former Philadelphia Eagle Darwin Walker
Philadelphia District Attorney Seth Williams