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With the holiday season finally here, we invite you to explore the well-known Philadelphia -based maker space NextFab and its holiday gift guide . Here, you’ll find the perfect one-of-a-kind gift for everyone in your family. Founded in 2009 by Dr. Evan Malone , NextFab is a community membership-based maker space located at 1800 North American Street , Philadelphia, PA 19122. We’re excited to share that on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., NextFab hosted its wonderful Miracle on American Street Holiday Gift Market . This annual event, presented by the renowned Philadelphia maker space NextFab, is a festive celebration of local craftsmanship. At this year’s Miracle on American Street Holiday Gift Market, visitors had the chance to shop from a vibrant community of over 40 local vendors across five categories: - Jewelry and Wearable Art - Home and Workplace Accents - Heart and Hometown Gifts - Textiles, Apparel, and Fashion - Big-Ticket and Heirloom Items These carefull...

We’re excited to present this Italian-based women’s athletic brand, “ Heart and Soul ,” located at Via Martiri Della Libertà, 31100 Treviso, Italy . Founded in 2019 in Venice by Francesca Nicola and Massimiliano Ferrigno , “Heart and Soul” is a women’s athletic clothing brand born from a shared passion for sports and fashion. This Italian brand takes pride in being environmentally friendly and aims to offer a range of quality, on-trend products made from recycled and organic materials. We want you to know that this remarkable Italian women's athletic brand, “Heart and Soul,” embodies the philosophy of “Be kind to yourself and our planet.” We’re proud to share that every new collection created by “Heart and Soul” reflects this very saying. The women’s athletic brand “Heart and Soul” is committed to helping women feel empowered by their clothing. They aim to share their love for movement, wellness, and authentic beauty with women everywhere. We invite you to explore the Italian-bas...

We’re excited to announce that on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., “ THE RNB ROOM ” will make its return to The Ave . This time, the event will be a special celebration of their 3rd anniversary. The RNB Room is presented by renowned radio DJ DJ O-Boyy and event promoter Mont2Fly . The Ave is located at 520 N. Columbus Blvd , Philadelphia, PA 19123. We invite all our lovers out to “THE RNB ROOM,” where you, your boo, or your friends are sure to enjoy a night filled with incredible energy, nonstop fun, community, dancing, and singing. Please note, food will be available for purchase. Get ready to enjoy an unforgettable night at “THE RNB ROOM” 3rd Anniversary celebration. For more information on tickets and table reservations , visit tixr.com to secure your $15 presale tickets. Follow “THE RNB ROOM” on social media @ the.rnb.room .

We’re thrilled to announce that on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., this one-day creator camp will take place. It’s an event you won't want to miss, featuring music playback sessions , workshops , artist interviews , and more, all hosted by Tidal . Please note that the music submission deadline is Friday, November 14, 2025. To attend this exciting creator camp, register by visiting docs.google.com and filling out the registration form. This fantastic creator camp, hosted by Tidal in collaboration with The Digilogue , will be held at Tidal’s headquarters in New York City, located at 799 Broadway , New York, NY 10003 . We want to highlight that this one-day event offers incredible programming opportunities and aims to celebrate and empower the creative music community .

On Thursday, November 13, 2025, UNEARTHLY STUDIOS is back with its popular podcast, “ Trailblazer Industry Chats ,” for Season 2, Episode 4. This episode features a special guest appearance by Nick Ruffalo and will be available on YouTube, Instagram, and LinkedIn at 7 p.m. PST and 10 p.m. EST. We’re excited to share that Jazz Jackson , founder of UNEARTHLY STUDIOS, will sit down with Nick Ruffalo to discuss what it takes to build a personal or professional brand from the ground up. Nick Ruffalo is the SVP of audience engagement at Big Loud Records and the founder of Unleashed Creative Solutions . Nick Ruffalo, founder of Unleashed Creative Solutions, has spent years creating marketing campaigns that resonate with artists, managers, and their teams. He emphasizes that clarity is key. Nick knows that to craft a great marketing campaign, you need a clear vision, guided by purpose and supported by data. In developing successful marketing strategies, Nick ensures he deeply understands hi...

On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Philadelphia Museum of Art launched the official weekend with its 49th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show at the Pennsylvania Convention Center , located at 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 . The Philadelphia Museum of Art's Contemporary Craft Show began the weekend-long event with its Preview Party on Thursday, November 6, 2025. This special preview offered attendees a glimpse of the craft show and the stunning work by participating artists. The show will be on display from Friday, November 7, 2025, at 11 a.m. through Sunday, November 9, 2025, at 5 p.m. Featuring 195 talented artists from across the country, this exhibition showcases some of the best in contemporary craft. On Thursday, November 6, 2025, attendees enjoyed the Preview Party, which included a cocktail buffet, the annual award ceremony, and an opportunity to purchase artwork displayed at the event. Nine artists received awards this year, one for each ca...

We’re excited to announce that another episode of the popular podcast CULTURECON UNCUT is here, with hosts Imani Ellis and Ike Slimster . This episode features a guest appearance by Toni Chapman . Season 2, Episode 4, was released on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, titled “How To Know It's Time To Leave.” Imani Ellis and Ike Slimster kick off this week’s episode by sharing their Hot Takes , which include: - Imani Ellis and Ike Slimster’s thoughts on the importance of having some food compatibility in friendship. - Their perspectives on how cultural upbringing influences willingness to try new foods. Imani Ellis, host of CULTURECON UNCUT, sits down with the incredible New York Times bestselling author Toni Chapman to discuss the release of her highly anticipated recipes from her debut cookbook “ Everything’s Good ,” along with these topics: - Toni Chapman talks with Imani Ellis about recognizing when it’s time to bet on herself and pivot, as she becomes the main character in her s...

If you're looking for a fun and exciting way to celebrate the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, City Cruises of Philadelphia invites you to join them on the water aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia for this special occasion. You and your family are invited to leave the cooking and clean-up behind while enjoying a memorable and exceptional dining experience aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia. We’re excited to announce that City Cruises of Philadelphia will host two fantastic dining experiences starting Thursday, November 27, 2025: a Thanksgiving Day Early Dinner Cruise and a Thanksgiving Day Dinner Cruise . City Cruises of Philadelphia offers guests the chance to indulge in a mouth-watering Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise, providing a stress-free way to celebrate the season of giving with family and friends. Guests can also save on their cruise experience with a limited-time buy-one, get-one 50% off promotion using the code HOLIDAY50. This offer can be used for your Thanksgiving, Christmas...

As Veterans Day approaches on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, we are proud to announce that the Philadelphia Museum of Illusions will offer free admission to active military personnel and veterans . These individuals can participate in this special holiday promotion by showing a valid Military ID at the admissions desk. Our Military and Veterans Day promotion runs from Saturday, November 8, 2025, through Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Through this gesture, the Philadelphia Museum of Illusions aims to show appreciation for the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country. The museum is located at 401 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. From Monday, November 24, 2025, to Cyber Monday, December 1, 2025, the museum invites military members and veterans to start their Black Friday shopping by purchasing a 30% off gift card from moiphilly.com. You can buy a gift card online and redeem it for tickets or merchandise at the museum’s store. The Museum of Illusions provi...

During the week leading up to this year’s CULTURECON event, Imani Ellis and the CULTURECON team made a strong impact on New York. On the day of CULTURECON itself, attendees experienced a wide range of activities, activations, and panel discussions. We are excited to share that CHASE INK has partnered with CULTURECON this year for a one-of-a-kind experience. The partnership kicked off with an exclusive Founder’s Circle Dinner. CULTURECON’s Founders Circle Dinner, presented by CHASE INK, brought together CHASE INK Unlimited cardholders and honorees from the creative class for an intimate evening of meaningful conversations around entrepreneurship, culture, and legacy. Additionally, CHASE INK hosted two engaging activations: the Networking Cafe and the Marketplace. At the CHASE INK Networking Cafe, attendees enjoyed a selection of coffee and snacks provided by Brooklyn’s Coffee Uplifts People . This space offered a dedicated environment for connection throughout the weekend. The CHASE ...

If you attended this year's CULTURECON and visited the Cricket Wireless activation, the “ Cricket Connect Lounge ,” enjoyed some fun at the “ Cricket Spirit Cruiser ," or stopped by the main stage to watch their panel discussion on “Mastering Digital Spaces: How to Build Community & Influence,” you saw firsthand how this partnership brings people together. We’re proud to announce that this collaboration between Cricket Wireless and CULTURECON offers exactly what you need to connect with others who are sharing similar experiences on your entrepreneurial journey. In the Cricket Connect Lounge, attendees had a space to recharge, network, and continue conversations, passing out digital business cards. Cricket Wireless also hosted the Cricket Spirit Cruiser, designed to entertain and foster community with activities like big-screen gaming and fun challenges. If you visited the main CULTURECON stage, you experienced an engaging panel on building online spaces. Here are the det...

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is preparing to host its 49th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show . This year’s stunning exhibition will be held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center . The Pennsylvania Convention Center is located at 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, in the Chinatown neighborhood . The show will run from Friday, November 7, 2025 , to Sunday, November 9, 2025. The 49th annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Contemporary Craft Show will feature a variety of visual media for display and purchase. The event will showcase work from 195 hand-made artists. Highlights include one-of-a-kind jewelry , ceramics , textiles , and sculptures . We’re excited to announce that the craft show will kick off on Thursday, November 6, 2025, with a Preview Party Gala . The Preview Party Gala runs from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests can be the first to meet the artists and buy their unique creations. Attendees at the Preview Party can enjoy a cocktail buffet and access to al...

We’re excited to announce that another episode of the podcast “ CULTURECON UNCUT ,” hosted by Imani Ellis and Ike Slimster , has been released. The episode came out on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. This week’s episode is titled “ Everything is About Intention ,” featuring Charlamagne Tha God , a nationally syndicated radio host heard on New York City’s Power 105.1 in the mornings on “ The Breakfast Club ,” alongside DJ Envy , Jess Hilarious , and Loren Lorosa. In this episode of “ CULTURECON UNCUT,” hosts Imani Ellis and Ike Slimster discuss various topics, including: - Their perspectives on how therapy is often viewed as superficial. - How can you align yourself to attract the right person? Before diving into the conversation with Imani Ellis and guest Charlamagne Tha God, this episode addresses important issues around suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988 to connect with help. On this week’s “CULTUREC...