Yokai (妖怪) are a class of supernatural monsters, spirits, and demons in Japanese folklore. They are not easily categorized, encompassing a wide range of beings, from mischievous spirits to fearsome monsters, and even objects imbued with supernatural power. Yokai often blur the lines between the natural and supernatural, and are frequently featured in Japanese art, literature, and popular culture.
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Critically acclaimed film director, producer, and screenwriter M. Night Shyamalan will host an evening to celebrate one of the most successful collaborations between a contemporary film director and a composer—Shyamalan and the Emmy® and GRAMMY®–winner, James Newton Howard. This performance highlights Howard’s haunting scores that became part of the identity of eight of Shyamalan’s eerie, mind-bending thrillers—The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Signs, The Village, The Last Airbender, and more. Howard will lead Your Philadelphia Orchestra with special appearances by pianist Jean Yves Thibaudet, violinist Gil Shaham, and cellist Maya Beiser in this incredible one-night-only event!
Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of Philadelphia's rich history. The Historic Mount Vernon Cemetery located at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and W. Lehigh Avenue (3301 W. Lehigh Avenue) is now available for sale. According to the City's survey, the property contains 1,166,987 sq. ft. (26.79032 acres). The Cemetery is the final resting place of numerous famous Pennsylvanians and their families including members of the Drew and Barrymore families, revolutionary and civil war veterans and other prominent persons. The Cemetery’s entrance sports an impressive, gated archway and associated gatehouse building designed by notable architect and landscape gardener John Notman. The gatehouse building is in shell condition and will require full renovation. Buyers must conduct their own due diligence to determine whether there is any unused burial land remaining among Cemetery’s over 26 acres. The buyer of the Cemetery will also receive financial support through restricted plot trust funds for maintaining the Cemetery in perpetuity under the supervision of Philadelphia Orphans’ Court and the Pennsylvania Attorney General. A copy of the Survey Plan of Property is available upon request. The Property is being sold in as-is, where-is condition. All offers are subject to court review and approval. Buyer responsible to obtain any/all municipal certifications, etc. All information provided is deemed reliable, but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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Last night, we headed into Philadelphia for the Wilds of New England dinner hosted at the Elwood Restaurant. As huge fans of the strange spirits of Tamworth Distilling, we couldn't resist a menu that boasted oddities like venison scrapple, smoked trout brandy, beaver stew, and green crab whiskey.
Last night we went to the massive and very gloomy Eastern State Penitentiary for their Halloween Nights. The Philadelphia location is really impressive and the perfect setting for a Haunted Attraction. The size of the prison allows for multiple haunted houses and various places for food and beverages. But that same size, I think, makes the Attraction feel a little too spread out inside. A little sparse in parts.
