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3rd Midtown Phillips Festival July 20th at Stewart Park
“In the square of the City” all ages gathered throughout an eight hour potpourri of musical entertainment, vendors, food, booths of info, neighbors, Aquatennial visitors, inflated amusement, pony rides, and all while soccer teams competed on the adjacent fields. It was one of those many events in Phillips that when it happens is “icing on the cake” because the real miracle and event is the months of people uniting in planning and preparation. he laborious attention to detail and dedication to the neighborhood and each other was obvious as the day”'s events happened with rhythm, grace, and excitement. Each year gets larger and more enjoyable. A good time was had by all!
Blues Diva & Phillips Resident Barbara LaShoure inducted into Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame
Barbara LeShoure singing The Blues on a marvelousafternoon at the Peavy Park Celebration September 15, 2012 Barbara LaShoure has been selected to the Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame with Blues Legend Award. Originally from Chicago this Blues legend now resides in the Phillips Community. Her charm is enhanced locally when she says, “I was raised across the street from Wendell Phillips Senior High School””in fact, I attended and graduated from that school, and still have the house across the street. Oh, yes I know about Wendell Phillips!” The 2013 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame announcements of Barbara and seven others were made at the Annual Picnic & Food Drive July 14. The 2013 Minnesota Blues Hall of Fame Ceremony will be held on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at Minnesota Music Café - St Paul, MN.
This Is The End & The Lone Ranger
“This Is The End” (2013) This is the End Columbia Pictures. Comedy/Action/Adventure/ Horror. Cast: James Franco (Himself), Jonah Hill (Himself), Seth Rogen (Himself), Craig Robinson (Himself), Michael Cera (Himself), Jay Baruchel (Himself), Danny McBride( Himself), Emma Watson (Herself), Channing Tatum (Himself). (R) Running time: 107 minutes. Directors: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen. Set just outside of Los Angeles James Franco, Jonah Hill, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Emma Watson and Channing Tatu All friends”“play themselves in one big fraternal playground. All of them are having a party in a house in Los Angeles when cataclysmic events level the city and most of the surrounding areas. As the earthquake wrecks havoc, partyers scatter along with other Los Angelos. Not unlike most comedies today ”˜This Is the End” is crass”“and gross at times”“this bunch of guys manage to spawn quite a few [...]
