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Summer of Mann

To celebrate its 50th anniversary — and the nation’s 250th — the West Fairmount Park music venue will unveil a dramatic new look to its […]

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A Look at Philadelphia Wedding ’s 25th Anniversary Bash at the Mann Center

On Tuesday, August 10th, Philadelphia Wedding magazine held its 25th anniversary party and Summer/Fall 2021 issue launch celebration at the Mann Center, the stunning open-air […]

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City Life

The Roots Picnic Should Be at the Mann Center Every Year

Every few years, there’s a seismic shift in the Philly music landscape. Just six months ago, the gorgeously restored 111-year-old Met (formerly the Metropolitan Opera […]

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One of Philly’s Best Outdoor Music Venues Is Now Available for Weddings

Been to a million concerts at the Mann? (Since you can see everything from the Harry Potter score played by the Philadelphia Orchestra to Robyn […]

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City Life

The Roots Picnic Is Moving From Penn’s Landing to “Greener Pastures”

The Roots Picnic has found a new home in “greener pastures.” Festival organizer and the Roots’ frontman Questlove announced that the long-running Philly event will move to […]

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The Eagles Super Bowl Win Will Now Be Accompanied By a Live Philadelphia Orchestra Concert

Since the Eagles won the Super Bowl way back on February 4th, we’ve watched the NFL Films footage of that Nick Foles Philly Special touchdown […]

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Weekend Plans: There’s a Giant Fitness Fest Coming to the Mann Center

Being the health and fitness-minded Philadelphian that you are, you’re likely one of Tone It Up‘s 1.2 million Instagram followers. In case you aren’t, though, […]

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CONCERT REVIEW: Wilco at the Mann

It’s been more than six years since Wilco played Philadelphia proper. Sure, there were a few visits to Camden in the interim, but until last […]

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Music: 6 Shows To See This Week

And The Kids @ MilkBoy | Wednesday, June 8 Hannah Mohan and Rebecca Lasaponaro of indie-pop band And The Kids started making music together in […]

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Every Day is Halloween With Phish

The Mann Center in Fairmount Park was left a smoking heap of cedar ash and charred lawn Wednesday night, after the Phish from Vermont burned […]

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5 Things I Learned at Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! at the Mann Center

On Thursday, a live recording of  Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! was held at the Mann Center. Hosted by humorist, Peter Sagal, the podcast game show is a hilarious review of […]

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Tonight at the Mann: Fresh Air Meets Wait, Wait…Don’t Tell Me!

Looking for a last-minute way to spend your Thursday evening? Philly-based Fresh Air talk show host Terry Gross will make an appearance at The Mann Center tonight […]

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Not Just Aging Hippies at Brian Wilson Show

A friend texted us when we got to the Mann Music Center in Fairmount Park last night to see Brian Wilson: “Saw Liz’s piece about […]

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Here Are the Concerts You Can’t Miss in Philly This Summer

Well, the City of Philadelphia has officially announced our 4th of July concert festivities, and what a lame lineup it is. But never fear. There […]

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Broadway Star and Frozen Chanteuse Idina Menzel Coming to Philly and AC

If you have kids, chances are you’ve heard this song about a million times: However, the voice behind this epically huge hit number from Frozen, Idina Menzel, is […]