'Dance Moms' Recap S4 E13 Decisions, Decisions: Payton Out, Kalani In

Abby Lee Miller in Dance Moms S4 E13, "Decisions, Decisions"

By GLAMOROSI

Previously on Dance Moms, studio owner Abby Lee Miller made sisters Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler compete against each other, and on-again-off-again Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) member Payton Ackerman was brought back to dance a lead role as a drag queen. This week on Dance Moms season 4, episode 13 titled "Decisions, Decisions," Kalani Hilliker is back in, and Payton is back out; Abby and Christi Lukasiak argue when Abby wants her to contact former member Kelly Hyland about returning costumes; the ALDC keeps their winning streak alive, despite the fact that they compete in Cathy Nesbitt-Stein's hometown.

Philadelphia Flyers Honor the Late Fred Shero with Statue

Fred Shero statue in Philadelphia, PA

By A.D. AMOROSI

The late, great Fred Shero is a hero of the hockey world, a one-time New York Rangers player who, as an NHL head coach for the Philadelphia Flyers, reached the Stanley Cup finals three times in a row (between 1974 and 1976) with back-to-back victories for the Broad Street Bullies in ’74 and ’75. For these wins – to say nothing of his tendency to speak in platitudes - a statue has been erected in tribute to Shero at the Philadelphia sports complex where the Spectrum once stood on Pattison Avenue.

'Dance Moms' Recap S4 E12 Sister Showdown: Maddie and Mackenzie Compete

Sisters Mackenzie and Maddie Ziegler, stars of Dance Moms

By REESE AMOROSI

Previously on Dance Moms, studio owner Abby Lee Miller invited 11-year-old Fallon Chapman to dance with the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) on a trial basis: she was considering Fallon for her new Elite Competition Team, but it didn't work out. This week on Dance Moms season 4, episode 12 titled "Sister Showdown," Abby has the Ziegler sisters – Maddie and Mackenzie – compete against each other, and Payton Ackerman returns to be featured dancer in this week's Kinky Boots-inspired group routine.

Mosaic Master Isaiah Zagar of Philadelphia's Magic Gardens Turns 75

Mosaic artist Isaiah Zagar in his studio at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

By A.D. AMOROSI

Isaiah Zagar is an art world legend, one of the innovators of the mosaic mural form whose works have been included in the permanent collections of several East Coast museums as well as the 2008 documentary, In a Dream. Isaiah and Julia Zagar’s Magic Gardens at 1020 South Street in Philadelphia is made up almost entirely of Isaiah’s mosaics and is a sight-seeing landmark. Last Sunday at the Magic Gardens, Zagar celebrated his 75th birthday with an open studio tour.

'Newsies' Musical Holds Dance Auditions in Philly

Cast members from Disney Theatrical Productions' Newsies

By A.D. AMOROSI

Disney Theatrical Productions’ Newsies – a Tony Award-winner with music by the legendary Alan Menken and book by four-time Tony-winner Harvey Fierstein – is gearing up for a national tour that will play the Academy of Music in Philadelphia during the 2014-15 season. In preparation of those yet-unnamed dates, Newsies is holding open call auditions in Philly for male dancers, 16-12, Equity and Non-Equity, on Friday, March 14 for the North American touring production. Dancers should report to the Pennsylvania Convention Center (1101 Arch Street, Phila PA, 215.418.4700) by 4 PM.

'Dance Moms' Recap S4 E11 Blame it on the New Girl: Fallon out of Favor

Cathy Nesbitt-Stein (left) and Abby Lee Miller from Dance Moms

By GLAMOROSI

Previously on Dance Moms, Kira was frustrated that her daughter Kalani wasn't allowed to compete against Maddie, studio owner Abby Lee Miller's favorite girl in the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC), and Dr. Holly (Nia's mom), published her first book. This week on Dance Moms season 4, episode 11 "Blame it on the New Girl," Abby introduces Fallon Chapman to the team; the girls dance at a nursing home to cheer up Abby's mom, the late Maryen Lorrain Miller; and Cathy Nesbitt-Stein from the Candy Apples Dance Center (CADC) is determined to end the ALDC's winning streak. This one of the happier, sunnier episodes we've seen so far this season.

Lana Del Rey Announces 2014 Tour Dates, Sings in 'Maleficent' Trailer

Lana Del Rey

By A.D. AMOROSI

Icy pop goddess Lana Del Rey might not have toured behind her 2012 Born To Die debut, but she’s making up for lost time now with the announcement of a full-blown tour starting in April (all shows go on sale March 14), a date at Coachella, a new single for Angelina Jolie’s Disney flick, Maleficent, and a new album, ULTRAVIOLENCE.

Brewer's Plate Celebrates 10th Anniversary this Weekend in Philly

The Brewer's Plate is an annual beer and food pairing in Philadelphia, PA

By A.D. AMOROSI

The Brewer’s Plate, Philadelphia’s annual tasting event from restaurateur Judy Wicks’ Fair Food non-profit organization, celebrates its tenth year this weekend when participating local chefs, brewers, growers, and cheese mongers meet at the Kimmel Center on Sunday, March 9, for unique beer and food pairings and the good cause of uniting area farmers with businesses and consumers devoted to sustainability.

'Dance Moms' Recap S4 E10 No Solo for You: Moments of Clarity

Christi Lukasiak, Abby Lee Miller and Holly Hatcher-Frazier of Dance Moms

By REESE AMOROSI

Previously on Dance Moms, the Abby Lee Dance Company (ALDC) moms had lunch with former team member Kelly Hyland, and the girls competed for a special role in the group routine. Kendall won, but Abby Lee Miller didn't deliver the prize. This week on Dance Moms season 4, episode 10 titled "No Solo for You," Kendall struggles to learn her solo; Kira is upset that her daughter Kalani doesn't have a solo because Abby won't let her dance against Maddie (her star pupil); Nia's mom, Dr. Holly Hatcher-Frazier, publishes her first book, Moments of Clarity.