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Tuesday’s Snow Day Photos – Did He Just Pop the Question?

Tuesday’s snow was one of the best. Light, flaky and stayed on the branches. That snow always makes for the most picturesque shots. Then as I was out and about, the sun broke through the clouds, another rarity for someone that has free time to go out and shoot.

So often when I had a 9 – 5 job, I would sneak out early to capture these shots, or show up at work a couple hours later, or just angst away wondering will there be any scenes to capture after the close of the work day.
Would there be virgin snow, or would it have been trampled. I was pleasantly surprised there was hardly anyone out between 2 & 5PM
  there wasn’t enough snow on the front of the art museum steps,
 so people took to the back hills
by any means necessary

So many choices for Christmas and Holiday Cards next year. I think I need to go back to creating photo greeting cards. That was so much fun.

 Definitely my favorite photo of the day

 Something I noticed at the top of the Art Museum Steps. On the far left they cleared the steps all the way down to the street for guests, then in the center of the steps they cleared it for
 the Rocky imprints so tourist could stand where he stood and take photos or feel the Eye of the Tiger

 I love how the gal is just sitting on the bench reading her book
 Everyone in this photo is either taking a photo or just took a photo

 OMG I was so excited was he going to pop the question
I love you, I love you too, let’s take a selfie to remember this moment!
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Please Help: COOK to help ease the pain of the devastation caused by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines – 12/11 and 1/20

There are two important fundraisers to help ease the pain of the devastation caused by
Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines. 100% of money raised during the
efforts detailed below will be donated directly to the Gawad Kalinga Fund, a poverty empowerment organization that is spearheading relief efforts on the ground.

First of all, a HUGE thanks to Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Southern Wine & SpiritsThe Wine MerchantVintage ImportsDock Street Brewing Company and Gelmarc Distributors for generously donating products and support for these events!
WEDNESDAY, DEC. 11, 12PM- UNTIL WE RUN OUT @ COOK (253 S. 20TH ST.): It’s Filipino takeout time at COOK! Chef Lou will be preparing “silog”-style boxed lunches, featuring your choice of beef, chicken, eggplant with eggs, fried rice, lumpia, flan and sago. Meals will be $12, first-come first-served. CASH ONLY, but we will also have laptops open for you to donate directly to Gawad Kalinga
 
Buy Tickets for this event 1/20/14:
MONDAY, JAN. 20, 5PM, 7PM, 9PM @ COOK (253 S. 20TH ST.): Chef Lou, who has hosted three hit Filipino pop-ups at COOK, is at it again, with 100% of the money going to Filipino relief. He’s doing a four-course modern Filipino meal, complete
with beverage pairings, for $75 a head (tax/tip included). Three
seatings, at 5, 7 and 9. Reservation info will be available via audreyclairecook.com on Monday, Dec. 16 — but you can get first crack at tix by visiting the 12/11 lunch pop-up!
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The Shops of Liberty Place Tree Lighting with the Nutcraker Performance and Santa – Holiday events all month long

I know you can’t be everywhere, so I try and be. Last week there were so many Christmas Tree Lighting events. I covered a bunch and will share the links to several others at the bottom. Right now here’s the Shops of Liberty Place. This year they had their first ceremony with Santa and an amazing performance from the Philadelphia Dance Studio where the dancers did snippets from the Nutcracker.

The Shops of Liberty Place have 50 stores under one roof. 16th & Chestnut Streets

The Shops at Liberty Place Holiday Choir Performances

December 3rd-December 19th, Mall Hours

Each year The Shops at Liberty Place invites local schools in
the Greater Philadelphia area to perform in the Rotunda during the month
of December. Below are the following schools performing this holiday
season!

Wednesday, December 4th at 12pm: Friends Central School Upper School Orchestra
Wednesday, December 11th at 12pm: Upper Perkiomen “A” Choir
Wednesday, December 11th at 1pm: Belmont Hills Elementary School Street Singers
Thursday, December 12th at 12pm: Frankford Friends School Choir
Wednesday, December 18th at 12pm: Harriton High School Jazz Ensemble
Thursday, December 19th at 1pm: Hatboro-Horsham HS Madrigal Singers

Army Navy Pep Rally

12/13/2013 12-1pm

The Shops at Liberty Place will be host the Army-Navy Pep Rally
on Friday, December 13th from 12pm-1pm in the Rotunda! This huge city
event will include cadets, cheerleaders and band members from each
academy to entertain the lunchtime crowd.

Philadelphia Ronald McDonald Gift Wrap Station

December 16th-24th, Mall Hours

Join the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
for their annual Gift Wrap Station at The Shops at Liberty Place. From
December 16th-24th during mall hours, Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House
Volunteers will be bringing holiday cheer and provide gift wrap for all
SLP patrons.

The Gift Wrap Station will be located on the first floor of the mall
in Space 105. All proceeds from the gift wrap station will benefit the
PRMH.

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Free Movie Tickets: Zarwin Baum Movie Screening Series 12/17/13 – The Secret Life of Walter Mitty

On Tuesday, December 17, Zarwin Baum<http://www.zarwin.com/>
is offering a free advance screening of the yet to be released movie,
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, starring and directed by Ben Stiller
and starring Kristen Wiig.
This film is rated PG. Official Website: http://www.waltermitty.com/
 Seats are limited; so if you wish to attend, please immediately RSVP to Kristy Kroll at movie@zarwin.com
(PCC Client)
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No Reservation hosted a Reservation Lunch at Ocean Prime Last Week

New York Times best-selling humorist Josh Piven (l) (Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook) gives theater audiences a best-case scenario this holiday season with the World Premiere of No Reservations at
Adrienne Theater. Piven trades the volcanoes, quicksand, and alligator
wrestling for holiday survival among the mistletoe, scrapple, and
paparazzi.

 

Penned by the author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and directed by Allison Heishman (center sitting) (Artistic Associate at Azuka Theater) , the production runs November 26 through December 15, 2013 at Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater
The ensemble cast of Philadelphia favorites features Jared Michael
Delaney, Wendy Staton, Brian McCann, Mary Beth Shrader, Colleen Corcoran
and Brandon Pierce. Tickets are available now for $18 to $25 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/449685. (Source)

Last Sunday there was a media cocktail party held at Ocean Prime in Center City before we all headed over to see the play. Aversa Pr’s Sarah and Dana checked in the guests.

Adam Hayal and Nate Olyugle
Josh Piven and Robin Bloom,  WHYY 
Robert Mendelson, Phila Tribune Photographer and blogger from  LeAnne, Tinsel & T
Robin Austin getting the scoop for Tony Bruno
Have you tried the calamari at Ocean Prime, some of the best.
Jason and Marlo Dilks of Slice Pizza
Maggie Grittin-Smith and Jarod Delaney
crab cakes
sliders
Jamyra Perry (Finished Christmas shopping online) and Yael Johnson
Amanda and Geoffrey Gambier
Retired New Jersey Superior Court Judge, Victor Friedman and writer Sally Friedman
Nathan Lerner, Montgomery County News
Sandy Smith, Philadelphia Real Estate blog

Kory Aversa, Aversa PR introduces author Josh Piven to the crowd.


 Mike and I thoroughly enjoyed the show. Mike laughed continuously, as did the three ladies in the front row, who reminded me of my grandmother. It’s a fun and funny show, you’ll enjoy.

The cast of No Reservation. Check out Miss A’s review here.
WHEN: December 11th – 15th, 2013
2:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. showtimes.
WHERE:
Skybox at the Adrienne Theater
2030 Sansom Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, Pa 19103
Ph: 215-567-2848
TICKETS:
$18 to $25 tickets. Please click here for tickets.
– See more at:
http://askmissa.com/2013/12/09/holiday-comedy-reservations-adrienne-theater-philadelphia-needs-fixed/#sthash.rp0Xdr4K.dpuf
WHEN: December 11th – 15th, 2013 2:00 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 8 p.m. showtimes.  WHERE: Skybox at the Adrienne Theater 2030 Sansom Street, 3rd Floor Philadelphia, Pa 19103 Ph: 215-567-2848  TICKETS: $18 to $25 tickets. Please click here for tickets.

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WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE THE CHARMS OF FAIRMOUNT PARK (GIVING AWAY 3 SETS OF 2 TICKETS For 12/12 – 12/15)

WIN TWO TICKETS TO SEE THE CHARMS OF FAIRMOUNT PARK (GIVING
AWAY 3 SETS OF 2 TICKETS)

The Historic Holiday House Tours showcase the Charms of
Fairmount Park (Cedar Grove, Laurel Hill, Lemon Hill, Mount Pleasant,
Strawberry Mansion, Sweetbriar and Woodford). Tour the six gorgeous houses this
weekend (Dec. 12-15) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Use the Complimentary Pass
(pictured below) to see all six locations. Enjoy the historic houses on your
own time, but don’t worry about missing out on information shared during guided
tours. Hosts are at each location to answer questions and talk about the
uniqueness of each house. Historically inspired recipe cards will be available
at each house, too. Also free parking!
Want to tour the Charms of Fairmount Park? Click on the
Rafflecopter widget below. You can tweet about the ticket contest and follow
@iPhillyChitChat on Twitter to enter. Contest runs until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday,
December 10th. All winners are selected at random through the widget.
Tickets must be picked up at the desk at 2401 Pennsylvania Ave before Dec. 15th.
For more information on the tours visit ParkCharms.com. 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

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MY SNOW DAY or MY WALK TO THE SOUTH STREET TREE LIGHTING, and THEN BACK HOME – First Snow 2013

Jewelers Row (visit my advertiser Safian & Rudolph at 7th & Sansom)

 Christmas Village at Love Park
 4PM 15th & Market – The snow took everyone by surprise. I didn’t see one snow/salt plow on my walk from the Art Museum all the way to the South Street Tree Lighting.
 so surprised how many people on bikes were able to navigate the roads, especially the food delivery guys. My hat is off to you.

 It’s still Fall technically

 Kahn Park at 11th and Pine
 Alley off 11th near South Street

  The Magic Garden on South street, I was making my way down to the tree lighting.

 The best shoveled walkways were Planned Parenthood
Spruce Food Market
 
 the 300 block of Camac Street
The Union League

 
Mercato and Del Frisco’s also had nice clean sidewalks

 Rittenhouse Square

 Last night I covered the South Street Tree Lighting with Santa. The column should be up at Philly.com shortly. I’ll link it here.
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Shopping for a Good Cause – 12/11/13

Finish your holiday shopping, give to a great cause and support your
local Philadelphia shops all in one night! Kick off, gift bag pickup
& champagne toast at Knit Wit, 1729 Chestnut Street at 6pm. Shop at
participating shops on Chestnut Street; Knit Wit, South Moon Under,
Charlie’s Jeans, Beans & Rittenhouse Sports Specialties. End the
night with us for bites & bubbly at Ocean Prime, 124 S. 15th Street. 
(I’m a committee member)
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NO RESERVATIONS SOLD OUT IT’S FIRST WEEKEND & Contest Giveaway

Hey, I am short on time today and wanted to write about the No Reservations Media Party last week but will do it tomorrow, but in the meantime head check out the info here and then a review at the bottom. Don’t miss this very funny play, that’s here thru December 15.

New York Times best-selling humorist Josh Piven gives theater audiences a
best-case scenario for a surefire hit with the world premier of No
Reservations. This highly original madcap holiday comedy satirizes our
celebrity-obsessed, media-saturated culture & asks what the age-old
story of Christmas might look like today. Written by author of The
Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and directed by Allison Heishman,
the play runs November 26 until December 15, 2013 at Skybox @The
Adrienne Theater

Read more: http://www.philadelphiaweekly.com/events/228987641.html#ixzz2mbOfHrvb
Review in the South Philly Review
I have two pairs of tickets to give a way for the Historic Homes in Fairmount Park Tours. Send me an email and at the end of the day I’ll have that magic online random thing pick one of you.
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Stag & Doe Shopping Nights begin TONIGHT in Chestnut Hill

Stag & Doe Shopping Nights begin TONIGHT in Chestnut Hill

December 4th, 11th, 18th shops will stay open until 9 p.m. as part of

Holidays on the Hill
Philadelphia, Pa – December 4, 2013. Beginning Wednesday, December 4, Chestnut Hill will host three
special holiday evenings in December during which retailers along Germantown Ave. will stay open until 9:00 p.m. and restaurants will offer special holiday promotions. Stag & Doe Nights are a beloved tradition in Chestnut Hill and will feature music, carolers, a visit from Santa, and lots of merriment. FREE parking is available in the 6 parking lots along Germantown Avenue on Wednesday evenings and every weekend from November 23 through December 31.

December 4th, 11th, 18th shops will
stay open until 9 p.m. as part of Holidays on the Hill

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Philadelphia,
Pa – December 4, 2013.
Beginning Wednesday, December 4, Chestnut Hill will host three special
holiday evenings in December during which retailers along Germantown Ave. will stay open until 9:00
p.m. and restaurants will offer special holiday promotions. Stag & Doe
Nights are a beloved tradition in Chestnut Hill and will feature music,
carolers, a visit from Santa, and lots of merriment. FREE parking is available
in the 6 parking lots along Germantown
Avenue on Wednesday evenings and every weekend
from November 23 through December 31.

Chestnut Hill is hosting several pop-up shops during
the holidays as well.  The Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society (PHS) opened its annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop at 8433 Germantown Ave.
on November 8.  The PHS store is offering
terrariums, candles, gifts, and other popular holiday items. Other new pop-up
shops open in November and December include From Bali to Bala, Bohemian Pink,
Pennsylvania General Store, Onice, and Hillsley Hood.
Highlights of Holidays
on the Hill
include Stag and Doe Shopping Nights on Wednesday evenings,
December 4, 11, and 18. The Chestnut Hill Holiday House Tour will take place on
Saturday, December 7.  On Sunday
afternoons, December 8, 15, and 22, between 12:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m., Santa
and musicians will stroll along Germantown
Avenue. On Saturday, December 14, the Chestnut
Hill Community Association will present a Holiday Parade from 9:00 a.m. to
10:00 a.m. along the Avenue. In addition, a glass blowing demonstration will
take place in the 8400 block of Germantown Avenue between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m.
Sponsors of Holidays
on the Hill
include Chestnut Hill Hospital, Chestnut Hill Business
Association, Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District, Chestnut Hill Parking
Foundation, Woodmere Art Museum, Elfant Wissahickon Realtors, Morris Arboretum,
Valley Green Bank, State Farm Insurance, Gravers Lane Gallery, and Philadelphia Magazine.  For more information visit www.chestnuthillpa.com/chestnut-hills/holiday-festival.