Rebecca Rindler

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• Posted High Phidelity to Phillyist
  The band Marah has been known to say things like, "Philly's just like any other place. Only 1000 times better." We couldn't agree more. Sure, the Bielanko brothers may have moved their rock ‘n’ roll band (Nick Hornby’s favorite) to New York, but they bring a Philly attitude wherever they go. Case in point: they’re headlining "A Night of Phidelity" at Brooklyn’s North Six bar. Phidelity features Philly bands Slo-Mo, The Shalitas, Adam &...
• Posted Put Your Bach Into It to Phillyist
  Long before music encouraged us to drink Bacardi like it's our birthday, appropriate Birthday music sounded more like... well, Bach. And for the next 10 days, Philadelphians will be celebrating the legendary composer's birthday with myriad musical activities. Bach Festival Week, which starts today and runs through March 26, celebrates Johann with events ranging from a vocal competition to a birthday party for kids to a concert at the Kimmel Center. This year's Festival -...
• Posted No tree? No problem: A Phillyist Chanukah to Phillyist
  Amidst the nonstop Christmas carols, it's easy to forget that some Philadelphians won't be decorating the tree or waiting for an unknown fat stranger to pop in through a chimney. There's still lots to do around Philly for those who celebrate Chanukah, or if the chimney thing just totally creeps you out. Phillyist presents our short list of Chanukah events around Philadelphia: Musical Chanukah Jdub records' approach to Chanukah is "if you don't have a...
• Posted Tuba Christmas Plods into Philly to Phillyist
  Sure, the Christmas tunes and decorations have already started. But if you're still looking to give thanks, you're in good company. Tuba Christmas hits Philly this weekend! Since 1974, groups of tuba players have gathered in December to give thanks to those who appreciate the tuba. Essentially a large Christmas carol concert by lay tuba players, Tuba Christmas unites the holiday spirit with that plodding brass instrument. Tuba christmas events are held all over...
• Posted Kimmel Center: I’m Free This Week to Phillyist
  The Kimmel Center, that bastion of good taste and excessive use of glass on the Avenue of the Arts, opens its doors to all this November. Their Free in the Plaza! festival brings classical, jazz, world music, and dance to the people without the heart attack-inducing prices. On Sunday, November 13, Svitanya, an Eastern European Women's Vocal Ensemble, will “evoke the spirit of traditional village music” with a cappella songs sung in their original languages....