Showing posts with label Philadelphia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Philadelphia. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Travel: As The Weather Cools Down, Philly’s LGBT Scene Heats Up

Photo by M. Fischetti for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
Fall in Philadelphia is always a thrill: Theaters debut productions. Festivals invigorate city streets. Charitable events unite the city. This year, autumn’s arrival offers even more for LGBT visitors. The season begins with it the Fringe Festival, a 17-day citywide bonanza of cutting-edge contemporary live arts—many of whichspotlight the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender experience. From September to December, Bearded Ladies Cabaret artistic director John Jarboe resurrects his irreverent and bawdy cabaret series Get Pegged. And that’s just on the stages. Come October, Philadelphia will host the nation’s largest coming out party in OutFest and put on the city’s 30th annual AIDS Walk. Here’s a look at what to expect from Philadelphia’s LGBT scene this fall:

Festivals & Outdoor Events:
Haunted attractions are always more fun when experienced with friends—and LGBT Night at Terror Behind the Walls is no exception. Eastern State Penitentiary’s terrifying Halloween-time tradition features six attractions inside the cellblock of a real, abandoned prison, September 16-November 5. For one evening, the crumbling venue hosts brave members of the LGBT community in all six of its scary spaces, followed by cocktails in Al Capone’s cell. October 12. 2027 Fairmount Avenue, (215) 236-3300, easternstate.org


A half dozen beer gardens, three stages, vast sidewalk sales, tons of fantastic food and loads of family fun show off the vibrant neighborhood also known as the Gayborhood during the Midtown Village Fall Festival. The rain-or-shine street party closes off nine blocks to car traffic in order to welcome person traffic, and lots of it. October 1. Between 12th & Broad Streets and Locust & Chestnut Streets, midtownvillagephilly.org


Held annually around National Coming Out Day, the Gayborhood’s OutFest isthe world’s largest coming-out event in the form of an old-fashioned block party. Restaurants and bars throw open their doors to host street-side cookouts and dance parties. There are special areas for children and pets, a mechanical bull, rock-climbing wall, flea market, hula-hoop contest, high-heel race and risqué bagel-eating contest. October 9. (215) 875-9288, phillygaypride.org


This fall’s AIDS Walk Philly marks the 30th year the event is helping those with HIV disease in the Greater Philadelphia area. The theme for 2016: Getting to zero. Now a walk-run—including the 5K AIDS Run Philly—the event starts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and continues along scenic Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive. October 16. (215) 731-WALK, aidswalkphilly.org

Show-stopping Performances:

The Wilma Theater begins its 2016/2017 season with Notes of a Native Song,co-presented by FringeArts and created by the duo behind the Tony Award-winning Passing Strange. The multimedia drama delves into the complicated legacy of mid-century queer writer and activist James Baldwin with music, video and spoken word. September 8-11. 265 S. Broad Street, (215) 546-7824, wilmatheater.org


LGBT theater takes a prominent role in this year’s Fringe Festival. Forward-thinking, ever-physical dance troupe Brian Sanders JUNK uses aerial acrobatics and punk and disco music in Carried Away, a performance that evokes scenes from a gay leather bar in the 1970s. Philadelphia choreographer and performance artist Gunnar Montana offers twisted fairytale Wroughtland, featuring sexy versions of familiar characters and exotic sets. For the festival’s traditional (except not at all traditional) finale, Martha Graham Cracker returns for her annual cabaret of pop tunes and impromptu lap dances. September 9-24. Carried Away,2040 Christian Street; Wroughtland, The Latvian Society, 531 N. 7th Street; Martha Graham Cracker, FringeArts, 140 N. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 413-1318, fringearts.com


In In My Body showing at the Prince Theater, real-life couple and Old City gallery owners Michael Biello and Dan Martin use song, spoken word and dance to explore some of the more befuddling aspects of embracing body image. A series of poignant vignettes follow characters grappling with all-too-familiar issues, including sexuality, gender identity, pride and aging. November 9-13. 1412 Chestnut Street, (215) 422-4580, inmybodythemusical.com


John Jarboe, artistic director of The Bearded Ladies Cabaret, reprises his Get Pegged Cabaret series on Penn’s Landing at FringeArts. From September through December, Jarboe invites LGBT artists from Philly and beyond to the stage for impassioned—and often times irreverent—musical performances invoking early-19th-century French cabarets. September 14, October 21, November 18, December 16. 140 N. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 413-1318, fringearts.com


As if the gay dating scene weren’t already tough, actor Ryan J. Haddad explores what it’s like to be gay and on the prowl when you have cerebral palsy in Hi, Are You Single? The one-man show, playing this fall during the First Person Arts Festival, tackles the whole gamut—from Grindr to navigating the gay bar scene—on a disabled man’s journey to find Mr. Right. November 12. Christ Church Neighborhood House Theater, 20 N. American Street, (267) 402-2055, firstpersonarts.org


BalletX kicks off its 2016-2017 season this fall with choreographer and co-founder Matthew Neenan and composer Rosie Langabeer’s Sunset, o639 Hours. Live music from The Sunset Club helps transport this mesmerizing, full-length ballet to 1938, when pilot Edwin Musick made his pivotal flight across the Pacific Ocean. November 16-20. The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad Street, (215) 546-7824, balletx.org


Those who miss Martha Graham Cracker at the Fringe have no need to fret. The towering diva croons every second Thursday of each month at L’Etage in Bella Vista. Set in the intimate, second-story confines of a French-inspired bar, the popular show includes special guest performances and a full set of Martha reprising tunes by artists from David Bowie to Whitney Houston. 624 S. 6th Street, (215) 592-0656, creperie-beaumonde.com

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

Travel: 39 reasons Philly is a LGBT destination hotspot in 2016

Since holding the first major U.S. protest for LGBT rights some 50 years ago, Philadelphia has continued to prove that it’s still one of the best destinations for LGBT travelers to get their history straight and their nightlife gay.
 
The city offers a full calendar of events—annual gay pride celebrations, weekly parties and eye-popping performing arts. Here’s a look at the best events by the night, week, month and year in the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Find out more after the jump. 

Monday, April 27, 2015

Travel: A hot, hot, hot summer for LGBT travelers to Philly

Photo by A. Sinagoga for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®
Earning a perfect score on the Human Right Campaign’s Municipality Index for three years running, Philadelphia continues to prove that it’s still one of the best destinations for LGBT travelers to get their history straight and their nightlife gay.

In 2015, Philadelphia marks the 50th Anniversary of the Gay Rights Movement with a year of commemorative exhibitions at major institutions and a Fourth of July weekend full of special events, including a re-enactment of the first “Annual Reminder,” which took place in front of Independence Hall on July 4, 1965.

Add to that landmark celebration a calendar of weekly parties, annual gay pride events, eye-popping art exhibitions and celebrity-studded film and theater festivals. Take a look at some big events in May, June and July 2015 after the jump.


Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Travel: 35 Reasons to Visit Gay Philadelphia

The heart of Philadelphia’s Gayborhood may be centered on 13th and Locust Streets, but there are plenty of gay-friendly destinations throughout the region catering to crowds looking for fun. From weekly parties to annual gay pride events, visitors are sure to find something lively going on in Philly every week. Here are just 35 of the reasons to visit in 2011:

Get Your Nightlife Gay Seven Days A Week:
 
  1. As one of the most popular gay nightclubs in Philadelphia, Woody’s keeps the crowds coming with its sprawling dance floor and friendly downstairs bars, open from lunch until late night. 202 S. 13th Street, (215) 545-1893, woodysbar.com
  2. Sisters, Philly’s only lesbian nightclub, draws women of all ages for food, drinks, dancing and entertainment. The two-story club features two bars, a restaurant and a pool room. Popular weekly events include karaoke night on Thursdays and sweet drink deals every weeknight from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 1320 Chancellor Street, (215) 735-0735, sistersnightclub.com
  3. Philly’s longtime leather bar, The Bike Stop is the perfect dive for a pool game or a few cocktails at the bar. The Bike Stop also hosts special events during the week such as Underwear Night on Wednesdays. 206 S. Quince Street, (215) 627-1662, thebikestop.com
  4. A popular lunch, dinner and late-night spot for the professional crowd, Knock dishes out creative entrees, a lively bar scene and special events, including karaoke every Thursday. From spring through fall, the restaurant’s alfresco scene is of the seen-and-be-seen variety. 225 S. 12th Street, (215) 925-1166, knockphilly.com
  5. At Voyeur, Philly’s all-lifestyles after-hours nightclub, the scene heats up into the early-morning hours when well-known DJs spin club favorites. Also look for karaoke nights in the lounge and bottle service in private party rooms. 1221 Saint James Street, (215) 735-5772, voyeurnightclub.com
  6. Tavern on Camac offers three settings under one roof: an intimate fine dining restaurant on the lower level, an energetic piano bar with sing-a-longs on the main floor and a dance club and cocktail lounge featuring guest DJs, karaoke and plenty of special events upstairs. 243 S. Camac Street, (215) 545-0900, tavernoncamac.com
  7. Eating and drinking are always in season at Valanni, a gay-friendly bistro serving up cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Kinky Quizzo and live music round out the eclectic events each week. 1229 Spruce Street, (215) 790-9494, valanni.com
  8. Guys and gals flock to lesbian-owned Stir for happy hours, late-night parties and special events featuring guest DJs and creative drink specials served up by some of the friendliest bartenders in Rittenhouse Square. 1705 Chancellor Street, (215) 732-2700, stirphilly.com
 
Weekly & Monthly Delights:
 
  1. Drag superstar Mimi Imfurst (of RuPaul’s Drag Race) entertains audiences every Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. at Voyeur Nightclub, a high-tech performance space and dance club in the heart of the Gayborhood. 1221 St. James Street, voyeurnightclub.com
  2. Bob and Barbara’s legendary Thursday night drag show is a Philly tradition that gives the finest kings and queens a chance to show off, while a diverse crowd enjoys the famous Philadelphia Special, a can of Pabst Blue Ribbon and a shot of Jim Beam for just $3.50. 1509 South Street, (215) 545-4511
  3. Simply Shampoo, a weekly no-cover dance party at Shampoo, features internationally known DJs spinning hip-hop and party tracks with you-call-it drinks for $4 until 11:00 p.m. Willow Street between 7th & 8th Streets, (215) 922-7500, shampooonline.com
  4. Every First Friday of the month, art galleries throughout Old City open their doors to debut new exhibitions and treat visitors to light bites and refreshments. (215) 625-9200, oldcityarts.org
  5. Openly gay DJ Robert Drake gets the New Wave party started every first Friday at Fluid Nightclub during Sex Dwarf. Each month features different themes and underground music from the 70s and 80s. 613 S. 4th Street, (215) 629-3686, fluidnightclub.com
  6. Billed as one of the biggest queer parties on the East Coast, Stimulus packs in the beautiful people every third Friday at Marathon Grill and features some of the best gay and lesbian DJs in the city. Also look for special Arouse parties each season. 10th & Walnut Streets, eatmarathon.com
  7. Gamers grab their daubers and head “straight” to Gay Bingo, a monthly fundraiser hosted by comically charged drag queens known as the BVDs (Bingo Verifying Divas) at The Gershman Y. All proceeds benefit the AIDS Fund. 401 S. Broad Street, (215) 731-9255, aidsfundphilly.org
  8. Football, soccer, basketball and baseball fans—or anyone who wants to get to know them—catch the game on the six high-def TVs at gay and lesbian sports bar Tabu. On Mondays and Thursdays, local karaoke queen Sara Sher hosts Sing Your Life Karaoke in the lounge. 200 S. 12th Street, (215) 964-9675, tabuphilly.com
 
Annual Gay & Lesbian Events:
 
  1. Philadelphia welcomes the first day of spring with the Pink Pub Crawl, an evening bar crawl that hits some of the Gayborhood’s liveliest spots, including Stir Lounge, ICandy, Woody’s and Voyeur. Those wearing pink can join the action for $25, with registration taking place at the first location only. March 26, 2011. 1705 Chancellor Street, (215) 833-4165, nightlifegay.com
  2. The best representative of the gay community wins during Mr. Gay Philadelphia, when celebrity judges size up the competition at Voyeur Nightclub. April 16, 2011. 1221 Saint James Street, (215) 833-4165, nightlifegay.com
  3. Philadelphia Black Gay Pride kicks off as part of a week of celebrations featuring entertainment and educational events throughout the city, including a pageant, a poetry slam, bowling and speed dating. April 24-May 1, 2011.phillyblackpride.org
  4. Equality Forum, a week-long event that celebrates the cultural and political participation of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community, includes panels, parties and special events in collaboration with regional, national and international organizations. The festivities culminate with Sunday OUT!, a lively festival at the open-air Piazza at Schmidts. April 25-May 1, 2011. The Piazza, N. 2nd Street & Germantown Avenue, (215) 732-3378, equalityforum.com
  5. Donate to Action AIDS during the annual Dining Out for Life event. Participating restaurants around the city donate a percentage of each dinner bill to the local AIDS organization. April 28, 2011. actionaids.org, diningoutforlife.com
  6. New Hope’s seventh annual New Hope Celebrates Pride includes the New Hope Pride Parade, Family Forum, a Decade an Hour dance and the Sing Out Loud and Proud concert. Proceeds benefit national and local charities. May 11-15, 2011. newhopecelebrates.com
  7. This year’s 22nd annual Pride Day takes place during International Gay and Lesbian Pride Month and features live music, DJs, food, drinks and more. June 12, 2011.(215) 875-9288, phillypride.org
  8. Philadelphia QFest celebrates all genres of film that pertain to or were created by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. July 7-19, 2011.phillycinema.org
  9. The Philadelphia Phillies welcome thousands of gay and lesbian fans to Citizens Bank Park each year for Gay Day. This year, the Phils face the Marlins. August 26, 2011. 1 Citizens Bank Way,(215) 463-6000, phillygaydays.com
  10. Contestants face fierce competition during the third annual Gayborhood Games at Voyeur Nightclub, where honors are awarded to the best local gay comedian, singer, bartender, chef, drag queen and more. September 17, 2011.1221 Saint James Street, nightlifegay.com
  11. Every autumn, Philadelphia celebrates National Coming Out Day with OutFest, a block party in the heart of the Gayborhood, featuring special events for adults and families alike: drag shows, games, bar crawls and shopping. October 9, 2011.(215) 875-9288, phillypride.org
  12. Philadelphia’s ultimate costume party, the annual Henri David Halloween Ball attracts hundreds of revelers dressed in campy, glam and over-the-top getups each year. October 31, 2011. Sheraton Philadelphia City Center Hotel, 17th & Race Streets
 
Performing Arts:
 
  1. Twenty of Philly’s most memorable drag queens transform themselves for Dragapalooza: Broadway Divas, a tribute to the greatest musical numbers of all times, hosted by Brittany Lynn. March 12, 2011. Voyeur, 1221 Saint James Street, nightlifegay.com
  2. Each year, dancers from the Pennsylvania Ballet produce Shut Up & Dance, a one-night-only benefit performance for local non-profit MANNA at the Forrest Theatre—complete with an after-party at Voyeur Nightclub. May 24, 2011. Forrest, 1114 Walnut Street, (215) 496-2662; Voyeur, 1221 Saint James Street, mannapa.org
  3. The Philadelphia Gay Men’s Chorus celebrates pop culture in Mmm-Bop: The Best of the Boy Bands. June 18, 2011. Temple Performing Arts Center, 1837 N. Broad Street,(215) 731-9230, pgmc.org
 
Gay Interest:
 
  1. Art lovers can experience The Peacock Male: Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress at the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Perelman Building. January 22-June 2011. Fairmount & Pennsylvania Avenues, (215) 763-8100, philamuseum.org
  2. The Pennsylvania Convention Center is the site of the Philadelphia International Flower Show, the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind. Themed “Springtime in Paris,” the gardening celebration features top-of-the-line horticulture and landscape design, entertainment and more than 180 vendors. March 6-13, 2011. 12th & Arch Streets, (215)988-8800, theflowershow.com
  3. For two weeks of artistic pleasure, avant-garde performance meets street theater throughout the city during the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. September 2-17, 2011. (215) 413-9006, livearts-fringe.org
  4. Each year, the 12-kilometer AIDS Walk begins and ends at the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The event raises money and awareness for the fight against the disease. October 16, 2011. 26th Street& the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 731-9255, aidswalkphilly.org
 
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality.
 
 For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit visitphilly.com or uwishunu.com, where you can build itineraries; search event calendars; see photos and videos; view interactive maps; sign up for newsletters; listen to Hear Philly, an online radio station about what to see and do in the region; book hotel reservations and more. Or, call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Historic Philadelphia, at (800) 537-7676.

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

Philadelphia Breaks Into Top 10 Most-Visited Gay Destinations

Philadelphia broke into the top 10 U.S. destinations visited by gay and lesbian travelers in 2010—just seven years after the launch of the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation’s (GPTMC) groundbreaking Philadelphia – Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay campaign. According to expert gay and lesbian research company Community Marketing, Inc.’s annual LGBT Tourism Study, Philadelphia tied for the #9 spot on the list of most-visited destinations and tied for the #2 spot on the list of the destinations most effectively promoting to LGBT travelers. Before GPTMC’s gay and lesbian tourism marketing campaign kicked off in 2003, the region ranked outside the top 20 destinations.
“This is great news for Philadelphia, a destination that relies on high-yield markets such as gay and lesbian travelers,” said Meryl Levitz, president and CEO of GPTMC. “These visits mean jobs for our residents and economic impact for the whole region.”

In partnership with San Francisco-based Community Marketing, Inc., GPTMC created a custom study about Philadelphia’s gay and lesbian travelers. Here are some key findings from the report, titled Philadelphia’s Gay and Lesbian Visitors:
  • Despite the recession, Philadelphia’s gay and lesbian travelers are spending more money (57%) on their trips than the region’s general market visitors.
  • Philadelphia appeals to younger gay and lesbian travelers. Both lesbians and gay men ages 18-35 ranked Philly a top 10 leisure destination.
  • Many gay and lesbian visitors show equal or greater interest in vacation activities that are not gay-specific. Top reasons to visit included “been there before and liked it,” “visit friends and family” and “see local historic sites.”
  • Philadelphia’s gay and lesbian visitors are extremely loyal, with 90% reporting they had been to the city before and 84% planning to return within the next year.
  • People remember the Philadelphia – Get Your History Straight and Your Nightlife Gay campaign. 43% of respondents recognized at least one of the ads. People familiar with the campaign spent an astounding 36% more during their Philadelphia trip, $1,013 compared to $743.
The 15th annual LGBT Tourism Study is available at communitymarketinginc.com. The Philadelphia’s Gay and Lesbian Visitors study, as well as GPTMC’s other studies and reports, are available for free at visitphilly.com/research.

Monday, June 28, 2010

Travel: Philadelphia's Gayborhood Block Party

This summer, Philadelphia celebrates its vibrant “Gayborhood” with two weeks of happenings, taking place from Saturday, July 10 through Saturday, July 24. Dubbed There’s No Place Like Home, the two-week event features a ribbon-cutting ceremony, block party, photo exhibit and special offers available at restaurants, bars, shops and other businesses throughout the neighborhood. The celebration runs concurrently with QFest, Philadelphia’s LGBT film festival, which will screen the documentary film Welcome to the Gayborhood to help commemorate the occasion.

Since its inception in the 1970s—when the gay community began migrating from west of Broad Street near Rittenhouse Square to its current location on the east side of Broad around 12th Street—Philadelphia’s “Gayborhood” has developed into an impressive cultural, retail and dining destination. The “Gayborhood,” an unofficial name for the area, is located in the heart of Center City Philadelphia and shares boundaries with the developing Midtown Village neighborhood.

“Over the last two years, the neighborhood has welcomed many new businesses, renovations and developments, and July’s celebration recognizes the efforts of the business owners, non-profit organizations, public officials, residents and visitors who invested time, passion and resources to make the ‘Gayborhood’ a dynamic, thriving city enclave,” says Meryl Levitz, president and CEO, Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC).

“Philadelphia has been unique among cities,” according to Mark Segal, publisher, Philadelphia Gay News. “While neighborhoods catering to the gay community in other cities have struggled during the recent recession, Philadelphia’s ‘Gayborhood’ has blossomed. New businesses of every variety, including our restaurants and nightclubs, have popped up and are thriving.”

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Boy Scouts bring federal lawsuit against Philadelphia

A local Boy Scouts council is suing the city of Philadelphia, which wants to evict the Boy Scouts from city-owned property because of the organization's policy forbidding openly gay participants. The Boy Scouts say the city is applying its nondiscrimination policy unconstitutionally.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Gay travelers love Philly in the fall


Gay and lesbian travelers looking to extend their summer fun into autumn need look no further than Philadelphia in 2009 and beyond. With a handful of new restaurants, bars, clubs, events and hotels to complement Philadelphia’s cherished and historical gay-friendly heritage, Philadelphia is the place to Get Your History Straight And Your Nightlife Gay.

Make It A Weekend—Or More
Kimpton, one of the nation’s leading gay-friendly hotel chains, makes its Philadelphia debut on October 15 with the Hotel Palomar, a 24-story property housed in the 80-year-old American Institute of Architects building. Themed “Art in Motion,” the Art Deco building’s interior design pays homage to fashion, dance, literature, architecture and the visual arts—as evidenced by the original artwork on display by local Philadelphia and national artists. What’s more, Palomar delivers a stylish and modern design while preserving many of the building’s historic details.

In New Hope, Pennsylvania, an artsy enclave filled with owner-operated boutiques, galleries galore and intimate dining spots, is the newly re-opened Raven Resort, a top gay spot for dining, dancing, singing, swimming and sleeping in newly styled contemporary rooms.

Visitors can book their gay-friendly hotel accomodations at gophila.com/gay.

Check out even more ways to "go gay" in Philly after the jump.

Eat, Drink & Shop
Philadelphia’s 15-square-block Gayborhood, home to the nation’s oldest GLBT bookstore (Giovanni’s Room), is ushering in the cool weather season with new restaurants, bars and shops. Paying homage to the pin-up girls of days past, Evan Turney’s third Gayborhood spot, Varga Bar, serves up stylish gastropub fare and an impressive roster of craft beers. Turney’s sister Marcie recently teamed up with life partner Valerie Safran to open Verde, a speciality flower, gift and artisinal chocolate boutique—a welcomed addition to the 13th Street corridor dominated by the couple’s Gayborhood businesses,including Lolita (Mexican cuisine), Bindi (Indian fare), Open House (home goods) and Grocery (gourmet market). In other dining news, Eric Paraskevas has taken over the reigns as head chef at Tavern on Camac’s newly renamed restaurant, terra, adding inventive twists to creative a completely new menu, taste and attitude while continuing the tradition of great food at this neighborhood gem.

On the nightlife scene, PURE Nightclub switches to Voyeur on September 25, but remains an after-hours dance spot. A week later, on October 1, Bump makes the jump to q lounge, featuring locally grown meats and produce from nearby Lancaster County, fruit-inspired cocktails and the area’s hottest DJs and talent.

An Event-filled Fall
A full calendar of events make Philly the place to be this fall. On September 26, just one day after its grand opening, Voyeur hosts the first-ever Gayborhood Games, including competitions in dancing, singing, hairstyling, bartending, cooking, and more. Next up, it’s OutFest National Coming Out Day, a fun-filled block party and the largest coming out day in the world, on October 11. Across town in Historic Philadelphia, where the nation’s first historical marker to acknowledge GLBT history stands, the National Constitution Center hosts Diana: A Celebration, October 2-December 31, 2009, an exhibition that chronicles the life and times of Princess Diana from her childhood to her lavish royal wedding. The month winds down on a creepy note when Eastern State Penitentiary hosts a special GLBT community night during Terror Behind the Walls, the nation’s #1 haunted Halloween attraction in 2008 according to AOL City Guide, on October 21. And, on Halloween night, it’s the grand Henri David Ball, a Philadelphia tradition since 1968.

Philadelphia is also making a statement this fall with top-notch style and design events the aesthetically inclined won’t want to miss. There’s the fifth annual—and biggest yet—DesignPhiladelphia celebration, October 7-13; the first-ever Philadelphia Fashion Week, October 8-10; and the arrival of the Arts of Fashion Symposium, Design Competition and Fashion Show, another first for the city, October 24-28.

Tuesday, December 16, 2008

How morbid: The Top 10 Songs About Death

Obit magazine has compiled their Top 10 Songs about Death and it's pretty gay.

Making the list were Elton John's 'Candle in the Wind', Bruce Springsteen's 'Streets of Philadelphia' from 'Philadelphia', and Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.

See the rest of the list here.