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Virtual Conference Horror (VC Horror) Film THE LAST CALL Begins Pre-Production & First Round of Casting Calls

On Thursday, March 4th, 2021, Alt-House Productions begin pre-production on the Virtual Conference Horror (or VC Horror) film THE LAST CALL. The film is produced by Ian Holt and Michael Alden, written by Michael Kuciak and will be directed by Mike Sargent. Casting is being handled through Debra McCarthy at Broad Range Casting.

THE LAST CALL is a VC Horror tale that employs current trends in technology, which have risen as a result of the pandemic, to tell this deadly supernatural story of a cult and its followers. Documentary filmmaker Amara gathers the soul survivors of a cult in a Zoom conference call to discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding a fire that killed the rest of the cult members, and its founder, so they can set the record straight. As the conversation proceeds, and is recorded for Amara’s film, it appears that darker forces are at work. The survivors hold the key to unraveling the sinister details behind the cult and the fire. When a madman appears on camera and murders one of the survivors more questions than answers begin to emerge. If they can survive the night and save themselves, they might also stand a chance to save all of humanity from an approaching darkness.

Director Mike Sargent is an African-American New Yorker who is an accomplished director, screenwriter and producer, and additionally a successful artist, film critic and radio host. A graduate of the High School of Art & Design and Parson’s School of Design, he made his directing debut with the 1999 feature film “Personals,” which starred actor Malik Yoba (New York Undercover/Bull/The First Wives Club), actress Stacey Dash (Clueless/Single Ladies/Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens) and comedian Jim Gaffigan. As a storyboard artist he has worked on a diverse group of projects that includes the horror film “Brain Damage” by Frank Henenlotter, thrillers “Illegal Tender” & “The Ministers” by Franc. Reyes and most recently two projects for John Leguizamo. He is also the co-Founder and co-President of the Black Film Critics Circle (BFCC). Sargent is chief Film Critic for WBAI RADIO and host of daytime film review program, REELWORLD, and WBAI’s popular late night radio show, NITESHIFT.

Screenwriter Michael Kuciak served as the Senior Vice President of Development for a management production company, after which he left to focus on his own work. Mike is the writer-director-editor of Death Metal, a feature film currently in post-production. He also served as a producer on a horror-comedy called Killer Party, and executive producer on All for Nikki, a thriller. Mike has directed a variety of short films and music videos. His award-winning horror short, Stairs, is making the festival rounds. Mike is also an author; Dead City Chicago, the first in a series of zombie horror-thriller novels, was released in 2020. Mike is a partner of Alt-House Productions (which has Mickey Rourke and Lindsey Lohan attached to star in the forthcoming supernatural thriller, Cursed), and is the founder/CEO of a physical production company, Blast Furnace Media. Mike is originally from Chicago, where he played bass in punk and metal bands. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

About Alt-House Productions Producer Ian Holt is the co-author, with Dacre Stoker, of the international best seller, Dracula The Un-Dead, the official sequel to Bram Stoker's classic 1897 novel, Dracula. To date, Dracula The Un-Dead has sold more than two million copies worldwide, it was #9 on the New York Times Bestseller List, the #5 Paperback, and was #1 in France, Germany and Spain, and nominated for “Best First Horror Novel” by The Thriller Awards. Ian wrote and produced the supernatural thriller, Episode 50, co-produced by Ehud Bleiberg and Compound B. Episode 50 opened theatrically in the UK, throughout Europe and the Middle East, and hit all other global markets and the US. Most recently, Ian penned and will produce the horror feature Cursed starring Mickey Rourke and Lindsay Lohan, directed by Steven R. Monroe (I Spit On Your Grave, The Haunting of Mary Hartley). Ian is also producer of the horror feature Death Metal now in post-production.

Producer Michael Alden has been at the helm of film, theater and special event production in a career that has spanned over thirty years. Film works include: "the recently released VC Feature, "Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol With A Twist", the feature documentary, "My Beautiful Stutter" premiering on Discovery + on March 11th, "Death Metal (currently in post production), "Just Cause" with Sean Connery, the fashion forward documentary "UnZipped" for Miramax, Stephen Daldry's "The Hours," and the multi-award winning feature comedy "Kissing Jessica Stein," As a theater producer, Mr. Alden has been represented in the West End with David Seidler's original play, "The King's Speech" and "Bat Boy The Musical." On Broadway, "Come From Away," "Disgraced," (2015 Pulitzer Prize - Drama), "Grey Gardens" and "Bridge & Tunnel (Special Tony Award).

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Weekend Picks: Witches & Wizards, Festival For The People, New Exhibits And More

Happy weekend, Philly! With new exhibitions and major festivals on the calendar, these next few days are full of fun goings-on.

Formerly the Harry Potter Festival, the new-for-2018 Witches & Wizards takes over the charming town of Chestnut Hill for spellbinding events on both Friday evening (bar crawl!) and Saturday (street fest!) that morph the neighborhood into an enchanting magic-filled haunt.

In other festival happenings, Festival for the People continues its run of public art and performances on the Delaware River waterfront at the brand-new Cherry Street Pier and Race Street Pier on both Saturday and Sunday.

And the Barnes Foundation’s new Berthe Morisot exhibition — which provides a rare look at works by the famous female impressionist — opens Sunday, joining other recently unveiled exhibits at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (fashion), The Franklin Institute (Vikings) and the National Museum of American Jewish History (Rube Goldberg).

Elsewhere, Dilworth Park’s Made in Philadelphia Fall Market, Franklin Square’s Pumpkin Patch and other fall events are surefire ways to tell autumn is in full swing, as is the big Philadelphia Eagles game against the Carolina Panthers on Sunday in South Philly.

Make the most of this weekend with the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, featuring free hotel parking and $193 in free perks.

Follow Uwishunu on Twitter and Instagram for updates throughout the weekend.

Read on for our guide to this weekend in Philadelphia.

Festivals | Chestnut Hill|(Fri, Sat)

Witches & Wizards in Chestnut Hill

This weekend, Chestnut Hill is transformed into a magical world of spells and spooky thrills, complete with a Quidditch tournament, a beer garden and a straw maze...

Film | Center City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Philadelphia Film Festival

See critically acclaimed films, movies with major stars, documentaries, local productions and more during this 11-day festival...

Halloween | Fairmount|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary

The frightening setting and professional scares make Terror Behind the Walls one of the country's top-ranked haunted attractions...

Shopping | Center City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market in Dilworth Park

More than 50 local artisans display jewelry, skincare, accessories, photography, woodcrafts and more at this alfresco market...

Young Involved Philadelphia: State of Young Philly

YIP wraps up its 10-day civic engagement festival with quizzo, volunteer opportunities, panels and a closing happy hour...

Last Chance: Independence After Hours

A three-course dinner at City Tavern leads to an evening with the Founding Fathers in Independence Hall without the crowds...

Moby Dick Reading Marathon at the Independence Seaport Museum

Herman Mellville's literary classic Moby Dick is read aloud in its entirety from Friday evening to Saturday evening during this reading marathon that takes place in different spots around the museum...

Re-enacting a Revolutionary Gun Battle in Context of 21st Century Gun Violence at Historic Germantown

Cliveden and PhilaLandmarks invite all to Historic Germantown for a conversation about gun control and violence as well as a presentation about the Revolutionary War and its consequences...

Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens

More than 1,700 jets and streams soar up to 175 feet in the air and are lit by a rainbow of colors during this popular program that's set to classical music on Friday and popular movie soundtracks on Saturday...

Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook's season-long harvest festival includes autumnal favorites like apple- and pumpkin-picking, plus local craft beer and wine, moonlit corn-maze-wandering and more…

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Hardwork Movement at Johnny Brenda's

Fresh from last month’s Philly Music Fest, the local hip-hop collective takes the stage in Fishtown with its horns and cello...

George Lopez at SugarHouse Casino

The comedian brings “The Wall World Tour” to Philly before the release of his upcoming thriller River Runs Red...

All My Sons at Curio Theatre Company

This Arthur Miller play about the aftermath of a tragedy in a suburban America family is running on select dates on Baltimore Avenue...

Sweat at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Philadelphia Theatre Company begins its new season with the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning story of deindustrialization in a Pennsylvania town...

One-Man Apocalypse Now at Plays & Players Theatre

One actor performs Apocalypse Now in 60 minutes during this special two-show performance...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Exhibitions | Chadds Ford|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Last Chance: Natural Wonders at the Brandywine River Museum of Art

Works by 13 artists celebrate the wonders of nature while highlighting key issues like species extinction and over-cultivation...

Exhibitions | Old City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Rube Goldberg at the National Museum of American Jewish History

Rube Goldberg's Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoons, machine invention drawings and more are part of this first comprehensive display of his work...

Prisons Today at Eastern State Penitentiary

Prisons Today explores issues stemming frm the U.S. having the highest incarceration rate in the world...

Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran at the Woodmere Art Museum

Get a glimpse of all aspects of a NASCAR race — including those chaotic-but-exciting race-day moments — courtesy of NASCAR's first official photographer...

Marian at the Marian Anderson Historical Society and Museum

Browse the African-American opera singer's personal collection, including performance gowns, costumes and photographs...

Cauleen Smith: Give It or Leave It at the Institute of Contemporary Art

This exhibit reimagines a future world that is Black, feminist and spiritual using objects, film and more...

Impressions on Paper: Henry Snell at the Michener Art Museum

Most of these drawings and watercolors, created during the Philadelphia artist's travels to Cornwall, have never been exhibited at the museum before...

Covered: Celebrating Muslim Women at Art Sanctuary

Artist Yusef Abdul Jaleel created this illustration series — which depicts various Muslim women of color — to combat negative stereotypes surrounding modesty...

A Dream Deferred: Redlining Past, Present, Future

This free interactive art-and-media exhibit explores how race and policy influence Philadelphia and its inhabitants...

25+ Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art from around the globe and around the city...

Formerly the Harry Potter Festival, the new-for-2018 Witches & Wizards takes over Chestnut Hill this weekend for spellbinding events, including the Brews & Broomsticks Pub Crawl on Friday. (Photo by A. Ricketts for Visit Philadelphia)

Arts | Old City|(Sat, Sun)

Festival for the People at Race Street Pier and Cherry Street Pier

The three-weekend-long festival of installations, videos and contemporary art continues on the Delaware River waterfront...

History | Old City|(Sat, Sun)

Occupied Philadelphia Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Visitors meet soldiers and spies, haggle at markets and more during this living-history event set in the fall of 1777 when the British captured and occupied Philadelphia...

Pumpkin Patch at Franklin Square

This free event for kids 10 and under includes a pumpkin for each child to paint, decorate and take home...

19th Annual Peoplehood Parade at Paul Robeson House

This annual march, which welcomes the Philadelphia Trans March this year, celebrates the city's diversity and honors those fighting discrimination...

Mural Dedication: Legacy at Lucien E. Blackwell Library

Philly students worked with a local fashion designer to create this colorful fabric-inspired design...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Hocus Poc-YASSS: A Halloween Drag Extravaganza at Tabu Lounge

The entire Hocus Pocus movie is performed on stage in a fully lip synched drag spectacular to a standing-room-only crowd...

Portland Cello Project at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Portland's alt-classical group presents its tribute to Radiohead's OK Computer album with guest vocals by Patti King of The Shins...

The Philly POPS: Experience Benjamin Wright at the Kimmel Center

Legendary orchestrator Benjamin Wright — who has worked with Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige and more — joins The Philly POPS for an afternoon journey through Wright’s music...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Exhibitions | Fairmount|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Fabulous Fashion at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Designs from the likes of Cristóbal Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior and more are on display — some for the first time — in this exhibit of rare garments...

Exhibitions | Logan Square|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Vikings: Beyond the Legend at The Franklin Institute

Explore Viking culture, interact with artifacts and see a 21-foot long replica ship at this exhibition...

Thomas & Friends Explore the Rails at the Please Touch Museum

All aboard! Take a trip with Thomas the Tank Engine to the Island of Sodor, where visitors can build a train track, assemble a train and more...

Cultures in the Crossfire at the Penn Museum

Explore the cultures, populations and history of one of the world's most turbulent regions, told through ancient artifacts and modern works by a Syrian artist...

Corridor of Culture: 100 Years of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at the Free Library of Philadelphia

Part of Parkway 100, this exhibit features photographs and artwork that illustrate the creation and use of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway over the last century...

Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Artist Yael Bartana reimagines historical narratives to create conversation about current social issues through film and public performances...

30 Years: Art at the Michener, 1988-2018

The Michener Art Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary with works from local students, objects from the vault that have never been displayed before and more...

Making a Difference: Social and Political Activism in Clay at The Clay Studio

A range of artists address current events through clay, with a goal of counteracting feelings of negativity, fear and isolation...

25+ Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art from around the globe and around the city...

The Philadelphia Eagles hope to shake off the Super Bowl hangover and get back on the road to victory on Sunday against the Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field. (Photo courtesy Lincoln Financial Field)

Exhibitions | Logan Square

Opening: Berthe Morisot at the Barnes Foundation

Morisot’s retrospective highlights the defiance, talent and modern presentation of the only woman artist recognized alongside impressionists Degas, Monet and Renoir...

Sports | South Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field

Fans fill the Linc or head to their favorite sports bar to watch the Eagles take on the Panthers at 1 p.m....

AIDS Walk Philly

More than 30 years strong, the annual 5K walk and fun run raises money to fight HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia...

Events | Avenue of the Arts

Seven Things I've Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass at Merriam Theater

The producer and host of the iconic This American Life public radio program and podcast shares lessons from his life and work using audio clips, music and video...

Hotel Deal | Citywide|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package Fall Getaway

Book a Philly fall getaway for stays through November 30, 2018 and get FREE hotel parking and up to $193 in perks...

AAMP Commune: Spirit featuring Ruth Naomi Floyd at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

The international jazz vocalist, composer and photographer shares select compositions and joins a community-led conversation about spirit...

Earthfest Presents the Science of Scary at Temple Ambler Arboretum

Learn more about spiders, bats, birds and other "scary" things at this free event in Montgomery County...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Theater | Old City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Once at Arden Theatre Co.

This Tony Award-winning play about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant features Academy Award-winning music...

Theater | Rittenhouse Square|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Broken Biscuits at Plays & Players Theater

A popular coming-of-age story about three friends in the U.K. makes its U.S. premiere with Philly’s all-comedy company...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Doylestown|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Last Chance: American Moderns at the Michener Art Museum

Get one last look at works of Philadelphia-area artists who shaped non-objective and precisionist art in this rare display of their collective pieces...

Hamilton: Constitutional Clashes at the National Constitution Center

Learn how Alexander Hamilton got along — or didn't get along — with Jefferson, Adams and Burr in this in-depth exhibition in the Historic District...

Cotton: The Soft, Dangerous Beauty of the Past at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Philadelphia artist John E. Dowell explores the complicated connection between cotton and slavery in America using photographs, installations and more...

Xtreme Bugs at The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University

Learn more about bugs' behaviors, motions and sounds in this interactive exhibition featuring 20 giant animatronic insects...

Rodin's The Kiss at The Rodin Museum

The museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of Auguste Rodin's death by focusing on the sculptor's depictions of love...

Cultures in the Crossfire at the Penn Museum

Explore the cultures, populations and history of one of the world's most turbulent regions, told through ancient artifacts and modern works by a Syrian artist...

And So The Story Goes at the Penn Museum

Objects from the Penn Museum's international collections help tell the tale of how cultures innovate storytelling...

Prisons Today at Eastern State Penitentiary

Prisons Today explores issues stemming frm the U.S. having the highest incarceration rate in the world...

A Dream Deferred: Redlining Past, Present, Future

This free interactive art-and-media exhibit explores how race and policy influence Philadelphia and its inhabitants...

25+ Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art from around the globe and around the city...

Source: https://www.uwishunu.com/2018/10/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-philadelphia-october-19-21-2018/

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Weekend Picks: Witches & Wizards, Festival For The People, New Exhibits And More

Happy weekend, Philly! With new exhibitions and major festivals on the calendar, these next few days are full of fun goings-on.

Make the most of this weekend with the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, featuring free hotel parking and $193 in free perks.

Follow Uwishunu on Twitter and Instagram for updates throughout the weekend.

Read on for our guide to this weekend in Philadelphia.

Festivals | Chestnut Hill|(Fri, Sat)

Witches & Wizards in Chestnut Hill

This weekend, Chestnut Hill is transformed into a magical world of spells and spooky thrills, complete with a Quidditch tournament, a beer garden and a straw maze...

Film | Center City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Philadelphia Film Festival

See critically acclaimed films, movies with major stars, documentaries, local productions and more during this 11-day festival...

Halloween | Fairmount|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary

The frightening setting and professional scares make Terror Behind the Walls one of the country's top-ranked haunted attractions...

Shopping | Center City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Made in Philadelphia Fall Market in Dilworth Park

More than 50 local artisans display jewelry, skincare, accessories, photography, woodcrafts and more at this alfresco market...

Young Involved Philadelphia: State of Young Philly

YIP wraps up its 10-day civic engagement festival with quizzo, volunteer opportunities, panels and a closing happy hour...

Last Chance: Independence After Hours

A three-course dinner at City Tavern leads to an evening with the Founding Fathers in Independence Hall without the crowds...

Moby Dick Reading Marathon at the Independence Seaport Museum

Re-enacting a Revolutionary Gun Battle in Context of 21st Century Gun Violence at Historic Germantown

Cliveden and PhilaLandmarks invite all to Historic Germantown for a conversation about gun control and violence as well as a presentation about the Revolutionary War and its consequences...

Illuminated Fountain Performances at Longwood Gardens

Fall Fest at Shady Brook Farm

Shady Brook's season-long harvest festival includes autumnal favorites like apple- and pumpkin-picking, plus local craft beer and wine, moonlit corn-maze-wandering and more…

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Hardwork Movement at Johnny Brenda's

Fresh from last month’s Philly Music Fest, the local hip-hop collective takes the stage in Fishtown with its horns and cello...

George Lopez at SugarHouse Casino

The comedian brings “The Wall World Tour” to Philly before the release of his upcoming thriller River Runs Red...

All My Sons at Curio Theatre Company

This Arthur Miller play about the aftermath of a tragedy in a suburban America family is running on select dates on Baltimore Avenue...

Sweat at Suzanne Roberts Theatre

Philadelphia Theatre Company begins its new season with the 2017 Pulitzer Prize-winning story of deindustrialization in a Pennsylvania town...

One-Man Apocalypse Now at Plays & Players Theatre

One actor performs Apocalypse Now in 60 minutes during this special two-show performance...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Exhibitions | Chadds Ford|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Last Chance: Natural Wonders at the Brandywine River Museum of Art

Works by 13 artists celebrate the wonders of nature while highlighting key issues like species extinction and over-cultivation...

Exhibitions | Old City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Rube Goldberg at the National Museum of American Jewish History

Rube Goldberg's Pulitzer Prize-winning political cartoons, machine invention drawings and more are part of this first comprehensive display of his work...

Prisons Today at Eastern State Penitentiary

Prisons Today explores issues stemming frm the U.S. having the highest incarceration rate in the world...

Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran at the Woodmere Art Museum

Get a glimpse of all aspects of a NASCAR race — including those chaotic-but-exciting race-day moments — courtesy of NASCAR's first official photographer...

Marian at the Marian Anderson Historical Society and Museum

Browse the African-American opera singer's personal collection, including performance gowns, costumes and photographs...

Cauleen Smith: Give It or Leave It at the Institute of Contemporary Art

This exhibit reimagines a future world that is Black, feminist and spiritual using objects, film and more...

Impressions on Paper: Henry Snell at the Michener Art Museum

Most of these drawings and watercolors, created during the Philadelphia artist's travels to Cornwall, have never been exhibited at the museum before...

Covered: Celebrating Muslim Women at Art Sanctuary

Artist Yusef Abdul Jaleel created this illustration series — which depicts various Muslim women of color — to combat negative stereotypes surrounding modesty...

A Dream Deferred: Redlining Past, Present, Future

This free interactive art-and-media exhibit explores how race and policy influence Philadelphia and its inhabitants...

25+ Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art from around the globe and around the city...

Arts | Old City|(Sat, Sun)

Festival for the People at Race Street Pier and Cherry Street Pier

The three-weekend-long festival of installations, videos and contemporary art continues on the Delaware River waterfront...

History | Old City|(Sat, Sun)

Occupied Philadelphia Weekend at the Museum of the American Revolution

Visitors meet soldiers and spies, haggle at markets and more during this living-history event set in the fall of 1777 when the British captured and occupied Philadelphia...

Pumpkin Patch at Franklin Square

This free event for kids 10 and under includes a pumpkin for each child to paint, decorate and take home...

19th Annual Peoplehood Parade at Paul Robeson House

This annual march, which welcomes the Philadelphia Trans March this year, celebrates the city's diversity and honors those fighting discrimination...

Mural Dedication: Legacy at Lucien E. Blackwell Library

Philly students worked with a local fashion designer to create this colorful fabric-inspired design...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Hocus Poc-YASSS: A Halloween Drag Extravaganza at Tabu Lounge

The entire Hocus Pocus movie is performed on stage in a fully lip synched drag spectacular to a standing-room-only crowd...

Portland Cello Project at Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

Portland's alt-classical group presents its tribute to Radiohead's OK Computer album with guest vocals by Patti King of The Shins...

The Philly POPS: Experience Benjamin Wright at the Kimmel Center

Legendary orchestrator Benjamin Wright — who has worked with Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige and more — joins The Philly POPS for an afternoon journey through Wright’s music...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Exhibitions | Fairmount|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Fabulous Fashion at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Designs from the likes of Cristóbal Balenciaga, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior and more are on display — some for the first time — in this exhibit of rare garments...

Exhibitions | Logan Square|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Vikings: Beyond the Legend at The Franklin Institute

Explore Viking culture, interact with artifacts and see a 21-foot long replica ship at this exhibition...

Thomas & Friends Explore the Rails at the Please Touch Museum

All aboard! Take a trip with Thomas the Tank Engine to the Island of Sodor, where visitors can build a train track, assemble a train and more...

Cultures in the Crossfire at the Penn Museum

Explore the cultures, populations and history of one of the world's most turbulent regions, told through ancient artifacts and modern works by a Syrian artist...

Corridor of Culture: 100 Years of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway at the Free Library of Philadelphia

Part of Parkway 100, this exhibit features photographs and artwork that illustrate the creation and use of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway over the last century...

Yael Bartana: And Europe Will Be Stunned at the Philadelphia Museum of Art

Artist Yael Bartana reimagines historical narratives to create conversation about current social issues through film and public performances...

30 Years: Art at the Michener, 1988-2018

The Michener Art Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary with works from local students, objects from the vault that have never been displayed before and more...

Making a Difference: Social and Political Activism in Clay at The Clay Studio

A range of artists address current events through clay, with a goal of counteracting feelings of negativity, fear and isolation...

25+ Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art from around the globe and around the city...

Exhibitions | Logan Square

Opening: Berthe Morisot at the Barnes Foundation

Morisot’s retrospective highlights the defiance, talent and modern presentation of the only woman artist recognized alongside impressionists Degas, Monet and Renoir...

Sports | South Philadelphia

Philadelphia Eagles vs. Carolina Panthers at Lincoln Financial Field

Fans fill the Linc or head to their favorite sports bar to watch the Eagles take on the Panthers at 1 p.m....

AIDS Walk Philly

More than 30 years strong, the annual 5K walk and fun run raises money to fight HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia...

Events | Avenue of the Arts

Seven Things I've Learned: An Evening with Ira Glass at Merriam Theater

The producer and host of the iconic This American Life public radio program and podcast shares lessons from his life and work using audio clips, music and video...

Hotel Deal | Citywide|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package Fall Getaway

Book a Philly fall getaway for stays through November 30, 2018 and get FREE hotel parking and up to $193 in perks...

AAMP Commune: Spirit featuring Ruth Naomi Floyd at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

The international jazz vocalist, composer and photographer shares select compositions and joins a community-led conversation about spirit...

Earthfest Presents the Science of Scary at Temple Ambler Arboretum

Learn more about spiders, bats, birds and other "scary" things at this free event in Montgomery County...

Live Music, Comedy, Theater and Dance

Theater | Old City|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Once at Arden Theatre Co.

This Tony Award-winning play about an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant features Academy Award-winning music...

Theater | Rittenhouse Square|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Broken Biscuits at Plays & Players Theater

A popular coming-of-age story about three friends in the U.K. makes its U.S. premiere with Philly’s all-comedy company...

Ongoing Exhibitions

Doylestown|(Fri, Sat, Sun)

Last Chance: American Moderns at the Michener Art Museum

Get one last look at works of Philadelphia-area artists who shaped non-objective and precisionist art in this rare display of their collective pieces...

Hamilton: Constitutional Clashes at the National Constitution Center

Learn how Alexander Hamilton got along — or didn't get along — with Jefferson, Adams and Burr in this in-depth exhibition in the Historic District...

Cotton: The Soft, Dangerous Beauty of the Past at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Philadelphia artist John E. Dowell explores the complicated connection between cotton and slavery in America using photographs, installations and more...

Xtreme Bugs at The Academy of Natural Sciences at Drexel University

Learn more about bugs' behaviors, motions and sounds in this interactive exhibition featuring 20 giant animatronic insects...

Rodin's The Kiss at The Rodin Museum

The museum commemorates the 100th anniversary of Auguste Rodin's death by focusing on the sculptor's depictions of love...

Cultures in the Crossfire at the Penn Museum

Explore the cultures, populations and history of one of the world's most turbulent regions, told through ancient artifacts and modern works by a Syrian artist...

And So The Story Goes at the Penn Museum

Objects from the Penn Museum's international collections help tell the tale of how cultures innovate storytelling...

Prisons Today at Eastern State Penitentiary

Prisons Today explores issues stemming frm the U.S. having the highest incarceration rate in the world...

A Dream Deferred: Redlining Past, Present, Future

This free interactive art-and-media exhibit explores how race and policy influence Philadelphia and its inhabitants...

25+ Must-See Exhibitions in Philadelphia

Philadelphia's museums and galleries showcase can't-miss art from around the globe and around the city...

Source: https://www.uwishunu.com/2018/10/things-to-do-this-weekend-in-philadelphia-october-19-21-2018/

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Update (2:30 P.M.): The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences—film’s governing body, which awards the Oscars—announced Thursday that it will expel Cosby, as well as Roman Polanski, from its membership. In a statement, the Academy revealed that its board members met Tuesday, and voted to expel the two men. The organization said it “continues to encourage ethical standards that require members to uphold the Academy’s values of respect for human dignity.”

Cosby was never a member of the TV Academy, according to a representative for the organization, and thus cannot be expelled from it.

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Following last month’s guilty verdict in Bill Cosby’s re-trial for sexual assault, the TV Academy has made some changes to its roster: the Academy has scrubbed the actor’s name from its Web site—and confirmed to Variety on Wednesday that a bust of Cosby that had been moved during construction on its North Hollywood campus would not be coming back anytime soon. The organization clarified, however, that it has not removed Cosby from its Television Hall of Fame; his name was removed from the online roster and nothing more. Cosby will also retain his four Emmy Awards, as the Academy has no current plans to rescind them.

Last week, some of Cosby’s accusers ran weeping from the courtroom after the guilty verdict was revealed. The comedian now faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison for each of the three counts—penetration with lack of consent, penetration while unconscious, and penetration after administering an intoxicant—brought by one of his accusers, Andrea Constand, who alleged he drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2004. In other words, Cosby might spend the rest of his life in prison. Meanwhile, the comedian faces additional civil suits that could lead to his financial ruin. Some 60 women have accused Cosby of sexual misconduct, though not all of them are involved in civil or criminal cases.

Following Cosby’s guilty verdict, a slow trickle of organizations have distanced themselves. Yale announced Wednesday that it would revoke the actor’s honorary degree—the first time the university has ever done so in its history. Cosby’s alma mater, Temple University, did the same thing last week, rescinding Cosby’s honorary doctorate alongside Yale and three other universities. And the Atlanta-based Bounce TV, one of the few networks that has continued to air Cosby Show reruns, has announced that it will no longer do so.

Though his upcoming sentencing is likely top of mind for the comedian, this week’s events show that his fall from grace is far from over.

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Westworld (Season 2)

HBO is once again hoping you’ll ignore the big Game of Thrones-shaped hole in its schedule and turn your attention back to the sci-fi mind game that is Westworld. The Emmy-nominated series, starring Evan Rachel Wood and Thandie Newton, is ready to confound you once again in its second season. Until its spring 2018 premiere, take a trip back in time and revisit nine burning questions we still have about the finale.

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Superhero Smorgasbord

Every superhero you love is coming out with a new movie in 2018. In no particular order, get ready for a bounty that includes: Black Panther,Avengers: Infinity War,Deadpool 2,The New Mutants,X-Men: Dark Phoenix,Ant-Man and the Wasp,Venom, and Aquaman.

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Solo: A Star Wars Story

After some catastrophic ups and downs, Han Solo’s origin story will finally be revealed to us on May 25, 2018. The Star Wars spin-off stars Alden Ehrenreich as the galactic smuggler and also features Donald Glover as Lando Calrissian and Emilia Clarke playing a mysterious character named Kira.

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The Incredibles 2

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Two new albums for instrumental duo DECA

DECA II THEMES & LOVE SONGS

The popular instrumental duo, DECA, will be releasing two new albums during February 2018. DECA needs no introduction. This instrumental music group has won over thousands of music enthusiasts with their strikingly beautiful arrangements over the past year and is now ready to enter the next exciting chapter.

The duo’s fresh, modern and passionate renditions of crowd favourites is the key ingredient behind their instant success and resonates with audiences of all ages. II, the pair’s second album, has just been released and promises to build on this winning trend. “The new album has a nice electronic sound. Our goal has always been to put a smile on people’s faces and if our music can add a little rhythm to their daily lives, we are happy,” says the group. “Almost the entire repertoire is aimed to get listeners on their feet. However, it is not specifically a dance album, but has a very contemporary, modern and euphoric vibe.”

DECA II THEMES & LOVE SONGS – Herman Steyn (on the violin) and Douw Steyn (on the guitar).

II consists of 13 easy-listening tracks in typical DECA fashion, which includes covers of various existing hits, such as Shape of You, Despacito and Kiss. There are also three original offerings, Irish Festival, St Paddy’s Jig and Oorwin, which will impress. The latter was recorded with Len Muller and is also the first single that will be released from the new CD. “Oorwin was written by Douw Steyn and William de Bruin, who is also co-producer of the album. William went through severe depression in 2017 and the song was inspired by the fact that there is light at the end of the tunnel. We hope that it will appeal to anyone going through a difficult time,” the musicians said. “As an instrumental group, it is often a struggle to get play listed on the radio and we therefore decided to collaborate with Len on this song.”

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They are also very excited about Timber/Oukraalliedjie Mashup and believe that it has the potential to be a big hit. “We wanted to do something risky and different. There are not many mashups of international pop songs and Afrikaans hits around, and we are excited to see the public’s response. It’s always better to try new things,” they explain. “Douw also recently bought a mandolin, called Mandy, so aside from guitar and violin sounds, listeners can also look forward to some new texture. We also experimented with a voice part here and there.”

According to them, the biggest challenge during the recording of the album was to meet their deadlines. “We are so busy with performances that it was difficult to get everything done in time. The other challenge, for any artist, is creativity. It’s not something that can be forced and if something does not want to flow on the day, you have to try again tomorrow. But that’s a good challenge.”

The group has also recently completed another exciting projected. Themes & Love Songs, which is currently available on iTunes and concerts, is dedicated to their loyal fans and is a combination of crowd favourites and requests they have had over the past few years. It is a collection of soothing instrumental renditions of well-known love songs like From This Moment and Toe Vind Ek Jou, as well as movie and television themes like Game of Thrones. This release is the perfect choice for background music at weddings and corporate functions.

Herman Steyn (on the violin) and Douw Steyn (on the guitar) are veterans in the music industry, with more than 26 years of combined experience between them. They met in 2014. Together with William de Bruin they started Son Records, a recording label, in 2015. Working closely together they started to enjoy performing and decided to create an album for themselves. What started out as a project to keep their creativity flowing, ended up becoming something much more and DECA was born. The group has since shared the stage with renowned artists and performed at various functions, launches and parties, including Aardklop.

Their debut album, Black Sails, was released in 2017 and was very well received. The video of the titular track has already had more than 30 000 hits on YouTube and the album has nearly reached gold status. “The album is a combination of instrumental, pop, folk and Irish sounds. The violin is the focus, strongly supported by the acoustic guitar,” they shared. “The CD is a mixture of up-tempo and slow soothing tracks. It includes original compositions (Picnic, Black Sails, Finnigan and Skylights), as well as some popular covers (Thousand Years, Love Me Like You Do, etc.).”

DECA would like to reach all demographics of the country with their music and plan on submitting their songs to international radio stations. “We do not only have one specific target market and want to reach everyone in one way or another, regardless of race, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We also busk at shopping centres across the country, to cater for those fans who do not necessarily have the means to attend festivals and concerts.” They have a great admiration for artists like Lindsey Stirling, Piano Guys and Die Heuwels Fantasties and would like to work with Joshua na die Reën one day.

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Both artists are passionate about music and enjoy a variety of genres. Douw, who inherited his love for music from his mother (Christa Steyn), did not always dream of becoming a musician. His interest only started during his student years at North-West University where he obtained a BCom degree in Business Management. “I started out helping my mother with her recordings and thirteen years later, I am still working in the music industry. I miss the times we spent together in the studio,” he says. The guitarist also completed a music course in France, under the guidance of Grammy winner Chris Lord-Alge in 2014. His brainchild – Afrikaans Herlaai – received three Ghoema Award nominations in 2015.

Herman studied Music at the University of Stellenbosch, after which he joined the popular group, DNA Strings. Two years later he was off to South Korea to work at an educational English Theatre as musical director. After returning to South Africa, he worked with Add Life Productions on several successful musicals, including The Buddy Holly Story, Ester die Musical and Dawid die Musical. SHERAAZ, a five-piece instrumental group founded by him in 2012, was nominated for a Ghoema Award in 2014 for Best Instrumental Album. “If I had to choose any other career, I would have liked to be a filmmaker. I love the film industry and film as a medium. I was busy with my master’s degree in Film Music when I joined DNA Strings,” he shares.

DECA’s debut album is refreshingly different and hopefully a good indication of the musical masterpieces that can be expected of them in the future. The past year has taught the musicians not to have too many expectations when it comes to the music industry, because it is very unpredictable. That is why they poured their heart and soul into their second CD. “The recording process took six months and we wanted to take our time to ensure that the end-product is something we could be proud of. We tried to find the right balance between what the public wants to hear and what we, as musicians, enjoy,” said the duo.

The thirteen carefully selected tracks, will not only capture the hearts of audiences, but will also invite them to sing and dance along. If you are not a fan yet, the group’s latest offering will most definitely win you over.

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