Wed, 21 Jan 2009

Draft Beer News
Sprecher Winter replaced Weyerbacher Ginger Snap Stout (Delta).

The sixtel of 120 Minute IPA feels very light. We have a sixtel of Ommegang Obamagang ready to go on when 120 kicks. Obamagang kicked really fast most everywhere that had it on tap yesterday. Looks like having our delivery a day late might give us an exclusive.


Devon Performing Arts Opening Announced
PHILADELPHIA, PA, JANUARY 21, 2009 - "The Mayfair Community Development Corporations Chairman of the Board Reese Hartey, Officers, Board of Directors, and staff in association with operating partner Fuse Management Inc., is proud to announce the long awaited and much anticipated Grand Opening of the Devon Theater for Performing Arts, slated for Friday, March 27th 2009. The invitation only black tie gala will begin with a Red Carpet Open House from 6:00-7:00 P.M., followed by speeches from esteemed guests and entertainment hosted by CBS 3 anchor Pat Ciarrocchi from 7:00-9:00 P.M. The evening will conclude with a Theater Party from 9:00-11:00 for those in attendance. The Devon Theater for the Performing Arts is located at 6333 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19135-3033.

Following the Grand Opening Gala, the Devon is opening its doors to the public on Saturday, March 28th with an in-house theatrical production to be announced.

In addition to in-house theatrical productions the Devon will also present concerts, comedians, family attractions, dance, educational programs, as well as provide the theatre for rent to businesses, community groups, families, promoters, and faith based organizations. "We believe the community is the heartbeat of this theater and will engage them not only as patrons but also participants in as many ways as imaginable," says Artistic Director, Michael Pickering.

The Devon Revitalization Project is the result of passionate dedication from the Mayfair CDC and numerous individuals and organizations that have worked tirelessly on behalf of the community of Mayfair. Special recognition and appreciation to State Representative John Perzel, Congresswoman Allyson Schwartz, State Senator Tina Tartaglione, and Councilwoman Joan Krajewski who's combined vision sparked the Devon Revitalization Project. Special Thanks to Governor Edward G. Rendell and the State of Pennsylvania along with Mayor Michael Nutter and the City of Philadelphia who have generously given their passion and support to the project. Continuous support from State Representative Michael McGeehan, State Senator Michael Stack, and the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades, has all combined for the completion of a very exciting and dynamic project.

"With the City in economic crisis it will be a tremendous positive to see the Devon Revitalization Project completed, and new life blown into the Mayfair business corridor along Frankford Avenue. The Mayfair CDC has fought long and hard to make this dream a reality in the Northeast and their persistence has paid off. A project of this size would have taken most organizations 10 or 20 years to complete what the MCDC has done in 4 years. I am a proud supporter of the MCDC and of this tremendous project." Quoted Councilwoman Joan Krajewski.

"The creation of jobs, the revitalization of a business corridor, and the infusion of art into the community, who could ask for more?" said State Representative John Perzel. "I have proudly stood by and supported Reese Hartey and the Mayfair CDC since day one of this project, and am excited to have something of this magnitude happening in our community. They have had a tremendous impact on both the commercial and residential sections of Mayfair and are to be commended for their constant example of community leadership."

Thalheimer & Weitz, who were part of the team that designed City Hall and the Philadelphia Bourse, originally built the Devon in 1946 to serve the community as a movie theater. The Devon is now a state-of-the-art 400 seat live performing arts center and will fulfill the need for an arts and entertainment venue in the Mayfair community and surrounding region.

The Grey Lodge is just 1.5 blocks away from The Devon.


Link of the Day
This Land is Your Land with all the original lyrics. This is actually pretty incredible. Maybe our country can find a middle ground somewhere between unbridled corporate greed and socialism.