On Stage: Slambovian Circus of Dreams ready to rock in the new year

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times  Slambovian Circus of Dreams The Mummers Parade is a great Philadelphia tradition which dates back more than a century, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on January 1. There is another Mummers tradition in Philadelphia which dates back more than a decade, has its roots in South Philadelphia and is always held on December 30. Some...

On Stage: Matt Cappy taps into holiday spirit at City Winery

By Denny Dyroff, Entertainment Editor, The Times Matt Cappy Matt Cappy, one of the top young trumpeters in the jazz scene, is a musician on the move. On December 15, he will travel 1,125 miles south to be a guest performer at the Mississippi Jazz Foundation’s 19th Annual “Night of Musical Artistry” in Jackson, Mississippi. In April, Cappy will travel 3,400 miles overseas to start a U.K. tour...