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Wonders of Water Flower Show Rain Forest

WONDERS OF WATER 2018 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW
Philadelphia Horticultural Society

This was my first year signing up to volunteer at the Philadelphia Flower Show. I got assigned to the Gardiner's Studio, that event featured the forthcoming entire re-modification of the area leading to and around the exterior of the Philadelphia Airport, all the design firms gave their presentations. I couldn't film that one, however, below I did a live feed of the presentation by the two gentlemen ultimately responsible for the themes and execution of the Philadelphia Flower Show

#PhillyCalendar LIVE 3/8 @PHSgardening @philaflowershow WONDERS OF WATER #flowershow Gary & Sam https://t.co/j67GAAHffs
— Tinsel & Tine (@tinseltine) March 8, 2018

PHILADELPHIA THEATRE COMPANY NEW SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
Artistic Director Paige Price

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL
King of Prussia

WINTERGARDEN AT DILWORTH PARK
Center City Philadelphia

PHL BLOGGERS HOLIDAY BRUNCH
Center City Philadelphia

Thank you to everyone who attended our fourth annual holiday brunch!! Extra thanks to @juliadentphoto for hosting! pic.twitter.com/9wyixMdPSC
— PHLbloggers (@PHLbloggers) December 16, 2017

TIPS FOR TOTS
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA
Back in Love Park

LIGHTS OUT: NAT KING COLE
New Play at People's Light Theater

FAIRMOUNT CDC FOOD FIGHT Fundraiser
featuring Art Museum Area Restaurants

And here's a little food porn video from the 15th Annual #FairmountFoodFight benefiting Fairmount CDC The event offered us a “Taste of Fairmount” as 20 restaurants from Philly's Art Museum area came together to compete for Best Signature Dish, Dessert and Cocktail - with the attendees sampling and voting.

Fairmount CDC funds neighborhood improvement projects, gives small business support and holds community events. The video features mini interviews with: Otto's Taproom, Rye Brew, Irie Jamaican, Le Pain Quotidien, 2637brew, The Belgian Cafe, Buena Onda, Tela's Market & Kitchen, Urban Saloon & Grill, Pizza Dads - (actually they were in my live video on twitter) Bar Hygge, High Point Cafe, Butter Soul Food to Go ...

Careers Through Culinary Arts Program IGNITE Fundraiser
C-CAP

PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL 2017
PFF26

ARIANA AFGHAN CUISINE
Middle Eastern in Old City

BOK CREATIVE ARTIST STUDIO SPACE IN PHILLY
1901 9TH St (9th & Mifflin)

FOGO de CHÃO
Brazilian Steak House

KATHLEEN TURNER CABARET
"Finding My Own Voice"

Greater Philadelphia Film Office 25th Anniversary
Nu Millienium Studios

23rd St. Armory OKTOBERFEST (Press Preview)
Brauhaus Schmitz

DAVIO'S NORTHERN ITALIAN STEAK HOUSE
Dianne Brieze Thompson

ANDREW WYETH: IN RETROSPECT
Brandywine River Museaum

5 WEEK SUMMER BAKE-OFF COMPETITION
Week 5 Baker's Choice

5 WEEK SUMMER BAKE-OFF COMPETITION
Week 4 Bread

5 WEEK SUMMER BAKE-OFF COMPETITION
Week 3 Biscuits

5 WEEK SUMMER BAKE-OFF COMPETITION
Week 2 Pies

5 WEEK SUMMER BAKE-OFF COMPETITION
Week 1 Cakes

MAGGIANO'S Make-A-Wish®
BRUNCH WITH A PURPOSE:
12th & Filbert

Event Recap: ENDLESS SUMMER POP UP STORE
Craft Space Philly

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The Weekend prior to the 4th of July
is big in Philly too!

Looking for a fun Group Outing
Check Out COCKTAIL CULTURE CO

PHILLY FILM RALLY
By The Greater Philadelphia Film Office

LIGHTBOX FILM CENTER LAUNCH
Special Guest Filmmaker ALLISON ANDERS

Lightbox Film Center Launch @lightboxfilmctr
Director Allison Anders talk Gas, Food, Lodging https://t.co/dVpXfAX1Nw
— Tinsel & Tine (@tinseltine) May 19, 2017

Lightbox Film Center at International House Philly

15th ANNUAL TASTE OF SUCCESS
By Entrepreneur Works

UPTOWN BEER GARDEN 2017

Summer Beer Garden in Center City Financial District.

EAST PASSYUNK FLAVORS ON THE AVENUE
April 30, 2017

Some Philadelphians may know this event as a food tent block party, called Flavors of the Ave. This year it's expanded to a Street Fest up and down East Passyunk Avenue called #FlavorsonAve.

Still featuring the neighborhood’s astounding array of excellent restaurants, each of which will supply small-plate versions of their signature dishes. (over 20 restaurants participating).

Tickets, which can be purchased in advance, cover tasting everything the fest has to offer — a dish from each of the restaurants plus two beers from the beer wagon — and cost $50. OR pay for each dish à la carte, with an average of $3 to $6 per item.

Of course the shops on Passyunk will be open and participating with their own deals, and music will be heard from one corner to the next!

BOSTON MARKET ROTISSERIE CHICKEN FLAVORS
(Limited Time)

"We're always looking to bring Boston Market guests new and intriguing flavor profiles that truly complement our signature rotisserie chicken. We're eager to hear what our guests think of the new Sweet & Spicy Apple flavor and are excited to once again offer Parmesan Tuscan, as it was very popular when we introduced it for a limited time in years past.", stated George Michel, CEO at Boston Market.

The Parmesan Tuscan adds a very savory, well seasoned flavor to the skin. It made me wish I could get more skin to go with the chicken under the skin. Definitely turned out to be a favorite #CinemaSneaknSnack and worth the wait!
And no, I don't feel guilty for getting two starch sides, because I'd had kale for breakfast 😜 Would love to hear what you think, please leave a comment (see video above) on T&T's facebook page, if you've tried either of #BostonMarket signature rotisseries - Le Anne Lindsay, Editor

Boston Market Corporation, headquartered in Golden, CO, has given time back to busy families and individuals for 30 years with quality, home style meals at a convenient value in 459 U.S. locations. A staple on dinner tables, Boston Market prepares its fresh, never frozen natural chicken in signature rotisserie ovens and features an extensive selection of home style sides and made-from-scratch cornbread.

New "Revolutionary" Breakfast Weekdays at
LITTLE LION in Old City

Leeway Foundation Screening of
Maya Angelou:And Still I Rise

Thank you! We are so glad many enjoyed our film screening in Philly at the @ccpedu Continue! #Repost @tinsel_tine with @repostapp ・・・ Tonight Tinsel & Tine attended @leewayfound event at #CCP which featured the #documentary MAYA ANGELOU AND STILL I RISE. What a full and inspiring life Dr. Maya Angelou lead as a singer, dancer, activist, poet, writer and director. The doc originally aired on PBS a month or so ago, but I'm so glad I got to see it on a bigger screen in the company of others who also felt the power and love this woman gave to the world. So much about Angelou's young life I didn't know, her rape, resulting in her being mute for 5 years, that she danced at a club to make a living after having a child out of wedlock at the age of 16; that she married not one, but two white men; and made Tupac cry. But of all the stories the one I like the best is the grace Dr. Angelou exhibited when she agreed to present Pearl Baily with her Liftetime Achievement Award when many years prior, Baily had done her so wrong when she could have been a mentor in Angelou's early career. The event was followed by conversation with Philadelphia artists Ursula Rucker @urucker (LTA '08, ACG '08) [poet, activist, and recording artist], Andrea Walls (ACG '14) [writer and poet], and moderator Pia Deas (ACG '16, WOO '17) [creator of Contemporary Black Canvas and professor of African American Literature at Lincoln University] around the impact of Dr. Angelou’s life and what it means to create a spiritual and moral grounding that honors the blending of artist-activist roles. #MayaAngelou #AndStillIRise @contemporaryblackcanvas #ursularucker #Poet #activist #community #PhillyCalendar #PhillyEvent #FilmEvent #BlackArtist #MayaAngelouBiography @mayaangeloufilm

A post shared by Maya Angelou Film (@mayaangeloufilm) on Apr 1, 2017 at 8:00am PDT

Private Tasting: RENZELL @ ALDINE'S

Bloggers Tastings: THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY
NEW MENU ITEMS

African American Museum:
DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST

I have to admit coming away from seeing the Julie Dash revered film DAUGHTERS OF THE DUST a bit underwhelmed and bored, but then I listened to Len & Vince on The Micheaux Mission discuss the film and suddenly I saw it through new and appreciative eyes:

Bloggers Tastings: THE SPICY BELLY &
CAFE CREMA

Tinsel & Tine was recently invited to two fun blogging #PhillyInfluencers tastings in the city - The first was at The Spicy Belly organized by Karen Macaraya of Fun Philly Foodie - The menu is Jamaican & Korean Fusion. The second was at Café Crema organized by Travel with Chef Cherryl as part of her #TravelwithChefCherryl Series Fun with Foodie Friends. Cafe Crema is an Italian Coffee Shop which specializes in hand filled gourmet Cannoli and Hot Chocolate made with real chocolate candy also in gourmet flavors. Thank you Karen & Cherryl for each of the invitations and thank you to both establishments for such great tastings!

WOMEN'S DAY EXPO

Woodford Reserve Philly Cocktail Competition

For a Detailed look at the Woodford Reserve Bartender Competition 2016

click below image:

POWER WOMEN PRESIDENT'S DAY DINNER

BURGER & BEER PAIRING AT REVOLUTIONS PENN TREATY

PHILLY COOKS 2017

2/8/17 was #PHILLYCOOKS this annual Philadelphia Magazine event shows off signature dishes of 50 Philly Fab Restaurants.

My friend and T&T's supporter, Michele Jones actually won the tickets so in a fun reversal, I went as her guest!

Stay tuned for a T&T Photo Post of Tine Rated Dishes most enjoyed and discarded during the event.

Philly's Mural Arts Program:
"The Atlas of Tomorrow: A Device for Philosophical Reflections."Based on I CHING Wisdom

The Philadelphia Theater Company:
HAVING OUR SAY, THE DELANY SISTER'S
FIRST 100 YEARS

Tinsel & Tine Subscribers got comp tickets to see Philadelphia Theater Company's performance of "Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years" Play runs til Feb. 19th

@tinseltine @PhilaTheatreCo @MtAiryArtGarage pic.twitter.com/10cz698wTN
— PAMFORD (@pamslee) January 27, 2017

Amalgam, Micheaux Mission and Krush Groove
Mini Recap

Charity Event to Benefit Alex's Lemonade Stand
5 Course Flavors of Taiwan Wine Pairing Dinner

Interview with Ira "Wally" Wolins of Philly based
Touch of Heart Greeting Cards

3rd Annual Chili Challenge at Taproom on 19th

JAWNT

MEALPAL

Attending Philly Launch Party and Tasting for @mealpal (https://mealpal.com) #mealpal will forever change the way you get lunch. With @mealpalapp membership ($99 per month at launch), you get lunch every weekday from over 50 restaurants in the MealPal network. That's less than $5 per day for lunch! Meals like:Fried Curried Cauliflower Tacos from Revolution Taco… Spicy Tuna Poke bowl from Oishii Poke... Slow Roasted Pork shoulder with Brussel Sprouts and Sweet Potato Hummus from Real Food Eatery... Mediterranean Chicken Salad from Agno Grill… Shrimp Tempora Roll from Aki Sushi… Philly Cheesesteak from Cleavers... The Diablo Salad from The Milkhouse... Penne a la Vodka from Barra Rosa... Italian Stallion Sandwich from Matt & Marie's... Tahini Caesar Salad from Animo Juice. There are over 50 meals to choose from every day! #PhillyCalendar #PhillyEvents #foodblogger #LunchinPhilly #EatinginPhilly #Startup #NewBusiness #MediaEvent #foodapp @realfoodeatery #mymealpal

A photo posted by LeAnne Lindsay (@tinsel_tine) on Nov 29, 2016 at 3:45pm PST

More About MealPal: The way MealPal works is simple, users can log on from 5pm - 9:30am (the day before to the day of) to select their lunch for the next day. Each restaurant in the network offers one meal per day, but you have hundreds of restaurants to choose from. Once you select your meal, you will select a 15 minute time-frame for when you will actually go and pick up the meal. When you go to pick up the meal, you skip the line and tell the restaurant you are there to pick up your MealPal -- they may ask for your name or the confirmation email. There is no transaction between the customer and restaurant (no tips required). You can go to the same restaurant every day if you'd like (only once per day)! Unfortunately, there are no delivery options at this time (picking up helps to keep the cost of lunch low). MealPal is a 30 day subscription that auto-renews or a 12 per month subscription. Monday through Friday 11:30-2:30pm. Note: unused meals do not rollover from cycle to cycle.

TOKEN PHILLY

ALMOST CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY BAKE-OFF

"Almost Christmas" Synopsis: Walter (Danny Glover) is a retired automotive engineer who lost the love of his life one year earlier. Now that the holiday season is here, he invites his four grown children and the rest of the family to his house for a traditional celebration. Poor Walter knows that if daughters Rachel (Gabrielle Union) and Cheryl (Kimberly Elise) and sons Christian (Romany Malco) and Evan (Jessie T. Usher) can spend five days together under the same roof, it will truly be a Christmas miracle.

Release date: November 11, 2016 (USA)
Writer/Director: David E. Talbert
Production company: Will Packer Productions
Music composed by: John Paesano

OLD CITY FEST PREVIEW MEDIA EVENT

Ice Cream Rolls & Bubble Tea Teassert Bar

Diner en Blanc 2016

Old City Eats All Summer Thursday Happy Hours

HIGHLIGHTING PHILLY ARTIST DIANE ROKA

Regular Readers know Diane's Artwork from her many contributions to Tinsel & Tine - Here's just a few: The End of the Tour | Peanuts Celebrate Franklin's Bday | Tulip Clothing Line Diner En Blanc | Ditch Witch Montauk Food Truck Stay tuned for her review of the movie Gleason