Sorry I missed last week. - went to see Phish in Reading on Tuesday (10/29) and then AC for the three night Phish Halloween run (10/31-11/2)(only 42 arrests).  For fans of the Godfather, Phish did a spoof with Abe Vigoda Halloween night - here is the video along wtih the members of Phish.   Next Phish shows are their new years eve run at MSG/NYC.  If anyone has any housing options for me that week in NYC, please let me know - also looking for some tickets still for a couple of shows if you hear of anything.  

Some other noteworthy music news.....I attended the Bon Jovi show Tuesday night (minus Richie Sambora). This Sunday is both Elvis Costello at the Merriam and Justin Timberlake at the Wells Fargo Center.  

I wanted to highlight an event I attended thanks to the good folks at Growlers Bar - Philly Mag's Whiskey Fest. Tickets are not cheap but if you like your whiskey, tequilla, and/or vodka, this is a great event for you.  I was testing $100+ bottles of tequilla.  very nice.

LAST CALL for anyone who is looking to buy something in the Art Museum area.  I am working with a seller who has a two story house that once updated, for $300,000 all in (would appraise for near $350,000 when completed) could be three good size bedrooms, along with 3.5 bathrooms, and a roof deck.  All with the ability to customize paint colors, tile, kitchen cabinets, vanities, etc....  Any one????

Start thinking ski season....Killington is already open.

Chase Utley's condo is for sale.

And lastly....did you notice how well these three past Philly outfielders did this past year?  - Mark

Jayson Werth, Nationals: .318/.398/.532, 25 HR, 82 RBI, 154 OPS+, .324 TAv, 44.8 VORP

Hunter Pence, Giants: .283/.339/.483, 27 HR, 99 RBI, 136 OPS+,  .300 TAv, 37.6 VORP; plus 91 runs, 22 SB (88%)

Marlon Byrd, Mets/Pirates: .291/.336/.551, 24 HR, 88 RBI, 138 OPS+,  .303 TAv, 35.4 VORP

1) One Day in Pompeii  (Reminds me of Pink Floyd at Pompeii - MZ)

November 9-April 27

Franklin Institute, 222 North 20th Street, 215.448.1200, FI.edu

2) WEST CONSHY RENTAL

Large 3 BR house for rent with great views from the top of West Conshocken.$2850/mo.  Newer construction with 3350 sq ft plus an additional 650 sq ft finished basement for a total of 4000 sq ft. House has 3 bedrooms each with large closets and 3.5 baths, hot tub and steam shower. In addition, there is a nice sized office on 1st floor and a full bath on first floor.  Open floor plan great for entertaining. House has 2 gas fireplaces. Dining room with sliding doors to the deck. Large finished basement with bathroom. 2 car attached garage plus additional off street parking. Laundry facilities on upper floor and landscaping is included.  Available Jan 1.  Contact Pete Murphy at pqmurphy@pqmurphy.com.More photos at here: http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/apa/4168177571.html 

3) JOB: Construction Accountant Role in Center City

A fast growing full service real estate company is seeking a Construction Accountant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA). Job Responsibilities include: * Receive and document invoices, enter and code invoices in the system, follow-up with sub-contractors to ensure proper licensing and insurance requirements, provide release of liens and ensure compliance, perform general entries and month-end reconciliation, match invoices with purchase orders, and maintain A/P and A/R reports, reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information, and job cost classifications * Will also manage the project's cash flow to ensure the project remains within budget and on a time schedule

Skills: * A qualified candidate will have proven experience in accounting in the construction industry * Must possess strong work ethic, detail oriented, reliable and a self-starter * Must have strong organizational and time management skills, research and resolution skills, and data analysis * This high-growth company has a friendly upbeat work environment with a passionate leadership team.  Email SBrumbley@kforce.com for more information

4) ARTICLES

A) Construction for park at Pier 53 on Delaware River set to get underway

B)  ‘Harlem Shake’ producer to play Philly on New Year's Eve

C) City's cultural mecca set for party, renewal

D) Philly ranked #2 in culture

E) Overall Philly rankings by Travel and Leisure

F) Philly Police will be first big city cops to use Azavea's crime predicting software

5) 37th Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show

November 7-10
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania Convention Center , 12th and Arch Streets, 215.684.7930, PMACraftshow.org

6) Manayunk & West Chester Craft Beer and Irish Whiskey Festivals

 Saturday, November 16, 2013 @ Kildare's Manayunk

 Sunday, November 17, 2013 @ Kildare's West Chester

 Tickets & More Info » http://www.UpcomingEvents.com

Two amazing locations - two different days. Enjoy unlimited samples of 40+ incredible craft beers and 10+ Irish Whiskeys with Music and food - all included. 

7) INTRAMURALS: Sundays at Fort Scott start back up November 10th!

We're offering Coed Soccer, Coed Football, Men's Football, and the latest season of KickballSF!  Get signed up before it's too late! 

8) National Dog Show Is Next Week at Greater Philly Expo Center

9) Pulitzer Exhibit now open : National Constitution Center

 10) ADRIENNE THEATER

THE WORST-CASE SCENARIO SURVIVAL HANDBOOK AUTHOR PRESENTS WORLD PREMIERE OF HIS FIRST STAGE COMEDY NO RESERVATIONS ATTHE ADRIENNE THEATER

 Written by Josh Piven, Directed by Allison Heishman

November 26 -December 15, 2013, Opening Night November 29

Skybox @ The Adrienne Theater

New York Times best-selling humorist Josh Piven gives theater audiences a best-case scenario this holiday season with the World Premiere farce No Reservations. Piven trades the volcanoes, quicksand, and alligator wrestling for holiday survival among the mistletoe, scrapple, and paparazzi.  Penned by the author of The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook and directed by Allison Heishman, the production runs November 26 through December 15, 2013 at Skybox @The Adrienne Theater.  The ensemble cast of Philadelphia favorites features Jared Michael Delaney, Wendy Staton, Brian McCann, Mary Beth Shrader, Colleen Corcoran and Brandon Pierce. Tickets are available now for $18 to $25 at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/449685.

11) BIKE EXPO  :: 11/9-11/10 

12) CRAFT BEER EXPRESS :: 11/9

13) DiningOut Magazine Runway Fashion Show & Cover Party :: Sunday 11/10

14) MACALLAN TESTING - Multiple Dates (FREE)

15) COORS LIGHT EVENT :: 11/12 (Free)  7-10PM

16) THE PHILADELPHIA FILM SOCIETY

The Philadelphia Film Society and PNC Arts Alive present the inaugural Philadelphia International Children’s Film Festival. Held from Nov. 15-17 at the PFS Theater at the Roxy (2023Sansom Street), the Children’s Film Festival features an international selection of funny, poignant and captivating films for families and kids of all ages. Tickets are ON SALE NOW! Don't miss the opportunity to see these award-winning films that may not be screened in Philadelphia again. To view the complete schedule and purchase your tickets, visit http://filmadelphia.org/picff/.

17) CONCERTS

A) Kanye West at Wells Fargo Center, 11/16/13 (Saturday)

B) Phil Lesh at Tower Theatre (11/11 - 11/13)