Entries from Phillyist tagged with 'cincodemayo'
May 5, 2008
Just in case you forgot, today is Cinco de Mayo. But if you've been on philly.com today, there's very little chance you could have forgotten, thanks to the fine folks at Miller Chill and their very classy holiday-appropriate ad campaign. We know that newspapers have seen better days and could probably use a few extra bucks... but was this really necessary?......
Continue Reading "Something Sponsored This Way Comes"May 5, 2008
Yes, it's Cinco de Mayo. We've got one event related to the fiesta, but that doesn't mean you can't throw together your own party. Just get some tequila and the number you'll need to call out of work tomorrow morning. FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS LANDS IN UPPER DARBY That's right, folks. They're here. Flight of the Conchords has brought HBO a kickass series and now they're bringing their hilarious trunk full of awesome to the......
Continue Reading "Can't Miss This!"May 1, 2008
Philebrity applauded the installation of solar panels at the Philadelphia Naval Yard while simultaneously making fun of Naval Yard denizen Urban Outfitters. Maybe next we'll get some windmills. We know of a few places to put them where there's plenty of hot air being blown about. Geeky Mom pondered why nice people finish last, while pointing out the glaring discrepancies in how local students purport to think and how they actually act. Slacktivist made an......
Continue Reading "Blogged Around Philly"May 5, 2006
Cinco de Mayo is not the Mexican Fourth of July. It's the commemoration of a battle won against unusual odds -- the French outnumbered the Mexicans by 100% -- but the Mexicans ended up losing the war, so they usually kind of forget about the holiday. Not us Americans, though! Just like St. Patrick's Day, one country's history of oppression is our chance to get drunk and obnoxious and wear funny hats. Of course,......
Continue Reading "Elite -ist: Cinco de Mayo Edition"April 13, 2006
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. 2006 Country Megaticket Toyota Pavilion, Scranton Sat, 8/12/06, 12AM - Fri, 9/8/06 $95-$249 On sale: Today, 10AM, Electric Factory Cat Power Electric Factory Sun, 6/11/06, 8PM $26.50 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Electric Factory Cinco De Mayo Celebration w/Cintron......
Continue Reading "Thursday Ticket Update"