Entries from Phillyist tagged with 'sixfeetunder'
July 2, 2008
Many of you may not know that Philly is home to the notes Bram Stoker developed as he wrote his acclaimed classic Dracula. The bragging rights are cool enough, but it turns out that the notes, housed at the Rosenbach Museum and Library, drew the attention of HBO while they were filming a documentary about the nocturnal blood drinkers. The doc itself is playing second fiddle to an hour-long series about vampires called True Blood......
Continue Reading "HBO Films Vampire Doc at the Rosenbach"February 22, 2008
A steaming hot pile of our favorite things from around the internets. UK researchers studying technology addiction are floating the idea that some devices like Blackberries should perhaps have labels on them warning that they may be addictive. (Via Jill, via Slashdot) CBS has just put up a bunch of episodes of their classic TV shows online, which can be streamed to your browser for free. This includes full-length episodes of Star Trek, Melrose Place,......
Continue Reading "Whiz of the Web: Friday Fried Onions"August 12, 2005
Phillyist loves a good singer/songwriter, so last night we made our way to the elegant, historic Merriam Theater (250 S. Broad Street) to check out Sarah Blasko, who is currently touring to promote her debut album, The Overature and the Underscore. Blasko was the opening act, so when she was introduced by none other than the headliner himself, Ray Lamontagne, we knew we were in for something special. Lamontagne seemed almost shy as he praised......
Continue Reading "Sarah Blasko Enchants at the Merriam"