One South Philly resident is in the midst of running for a leadership spot of an organization she cares deeply about. Capri Dessecker, the leader of The Capri Dessecker Team headquartered on East Passyunk, is currently campaigning for the title of Woman of the Year All-Star with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
East Passyunk Opera Company Teams Up With Pistola s Restaurants For Valentine s Weekend Dinner And Show
East Passyunk Opera Project (ePOP) teams up with Pistola s del Sur, Sancho Pistola s and Jose Pistola s for Love Notes, a special three course dinner and virtual concert taking place over Valentine s Day Weekend.
The dinner and concert, presented by RE/MAX One Realty - The Capri Dessecker Team, will feature performances by Philadelphia-based opera singers Ashley Marie Robillard, soprano, and Joshua Blue, tenor. The real-life couple will perform safely from their home in South Philly.
The duo will be accompanied by pianist Aurelien Eulert. In addition, several prominent opera singers will make guest appearances throughout the concert: Anthony Roth Costanzo, Sandra Piques Eddy, Joélle Harvey and her husband Alex Fletcher, Zachary James, and Will Liverman, all of whom have sung leading roles at The Metropolitan Opera and a host of other distinguished opera and concert venues thro
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Celebrate the holidays on East Passyunk
The East Passyunk Avenue Business Improvement District is celebrating the holiday season.
“We want people to enjoy the holidays here on East Passyunk with a variety of options that bring a feeling of festiveness while staying safe,” said Adam Leiter, executive director of EPABID. “Whether you’re finding unique gifts from our local shops, coming for a private shopping appointment, grabbing food at an outdoor table or to go, or getting a holiday haircut, there’s an opportunity to enjoy a variety of socially distanced holiday activities.”
A tree has been lit and will remain at the Singing Fountain.