BEN Around Philly
227 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingProduced by 95.7 BEN FM "BEN Around Philly" is a weekly show highlighting fun, interesting and important events and trends happening around Philadelphia, PA.
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Disney's Toy Story Land NOW OPEN!
July 06, 2018 15:41Kristen and Donnie had the chance to check out the opening of Toy Story Land in Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios. It's everything they hoped it would be. Listen as Kristen chats with a few of the people who helped bring Andy's colorful toys and backyard to life! Don't miss your chance to enter to win a trip for 4 to Disney World, every day this week at 8am, noon and 5pm - PLUS pick up a $50 Disney gift card just for registering!
WAWA Welcome America Festival and South Street Cinema
July 06, 2018 13:15Matt and Kristen get all the details on the 7 foot hoagie, Philly Pops show, Pitbull concert and the rest of the WAWA Welcome America Festival 2018. Then, Bill Arrowood joins Kristen in studio to chat about South Street Cinema. Pay what you like, free popcorn and movies you can't see anywhere else. Great kids programming too!
Summer Fitness with Tracy Hess and Aladdin at the Academy of Music
July 06, 2018 12:53Broadway Philadelphia’s Aladdin, the musical based on the Disney animated film made its Philadelphia debut at the Academy of Music for a three week run. The show was everything Kristen ‘wished’ for. The costumes were beautiful, the set and lighting were stunning and the performances were top notch. Growing up watching the movie, it was such a treat to see the story come to life on stage, and as an added bonus, Kristen had the opportunity to speak with Clinton Greenspan and Isabelle McCalla wh...
Aladdin and Jasmine from ALADDIN at the Academy of Music, PLUS John Travolta and Kelly Preston talk GOTTI with Matt and Kristen
June 15, 2018 17:57Kristen attended the Thursday evening performance of Broadway Philadelphia’s Aladdin, the musical based on the Disney animated film. The show makes its Philadelphia debut at the Academy of Music for a three week run, now through July 1st and it was everything Kristen ‘wished’ for. The costumes were beautiful, the set and lighting were stunning and the performances were top notch. Growing up watching the movie, it was such a treat to see the story come to life on stage, and as an added bonus, ...
SOLO's Joonas Suotamo (Chewbacca), Big Apple Circus, and Secret Philadelphia
June 14, 2018 15:36SOLO: A Star Wars Story was released over Memorial Day weekend. The film is directed by Ron Howard and tells the story of young Han Solo and Chewbacca (well.. younger) and the beginning of their epic ‘bromance’. Kristen had a chance to speak with Joonas Suotamo, who plays Chewbacca about the film and his journey to playing this legendary role. Then, Kristen speaks with Nik Wallenda and Elayne Kramer, two of the stars of Big Apple Circus, with 2 shows - sometimes 3 shows a day now through Sun...
Big Apple Circus, Philly BEER Week 2018, and Mike O'Malley talks 'Escape to Margaritaville' on Broadway
June 01, 2018 20:24This week's BEN Around Philly is action packed! First, Kristen is joined by Nik Wallenda and Elayne Kramer, two of the stars of Big Apple Circus, with 2 shows - sometimes 3 shows a day now through Sunday, June 24th at Philadelphia Mills Mall. Tickets at www.BigAppleCircus.com starting at $15 (and free parking)! Then Christina Dowd - Executive Director, and Brandon Szeker - Director of Development at Philly LOVES Beer join Matt and Kristen on the morning show to kick off Philly BEER Week 2018...
Kensington Derby and Arts Festival, Preakness at the Piazza, Main Line Gives, and MANNA's Guac Off
May 18, 2018 19:41Erica Vanstone and Bea Rider join Kristen in studio to talk about the Kensington Derby and Arts Festival. The festival and kinetic sculpture 'parade' is Saturday, May 19th from 12-6pm. The festival is located in Fishtown, one of the hottest neighborhoods in the country, according to Forbes Magazine. It's free to the public and features food and beverage vendors, live bands, arts vendors, kids activities and much more. Find all of the details at www.kensingtonkineticarts.org. Then, Sheel Bhut...
Dentistry from the Heart, Philly Renaissance Faire, Kensington Derby and Arts Festival, and Preakness at the Piazza
May 18, 2018 17:11Matt Cord's dentist, Dr. Lance R. Panarello stopped by the Matt & Kristen Morning Show this week to talk about the 13th annual Dentistry from the Heart" event Saturday, May 19th from 9am to 4pm with Dental Healthcare Associates in Aston, PA. Dentistry from the Heart is a non-profit International organization providing dental services to those in need. The staff at Dental Healthcare Associates volunteer their time and resources to provide FREE cleanings, extractions, and fillings for those in...
Philly Current Magazine, VOADV's Give After Dark, and BEN-FM is giving away a DISNEY CRUISE!
May 04, 2018 17:08Eddie Keels returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about his latest Philly Current magazine release: The Clean Issue. He goes over some of the articles and features, including clean eating, squeaky clean radio, where to find a great clean shave, and more. Find Philly Current magazine in bars and newsstands all over the region, or subscribe to have it delivered right to your door at www.PhillyCurrent.com/subscribe . Then, Rebecca Fuller returns to BEN Around Philly to talk about Volunteers of A...
The Sound of Music, NRG's $130,000 Charitable Giveaway, and VOADV's Give After Dark
May 02, 2018 18:08First, Kristen speaks with Chad Campbell who plays Rolf in the Broadway National Touring Production of The Sound of Music. The show is at the Merriam Theater now through Sunday (4/29) and it’s great! Kristen had a chance to check it out, and absolutely loved the production and Chad Campbell in it. Also, Lancaster native Jill-Christine Wiley plays the part of Maria, and she’s incredible. This show is a must-see. KimmelCenter.org Then the Manager of Public Relations for NRG, Dave Schrader ret...
The Philadelphia Science Festival and Love City Brewing
April 21, 2018 03:03Ellen Trappey, the Managing Officer of the Philadelphia Science Festival joins Kristen in studio to talk about the 2018 Philadelphia Science Festival. The festival includes over 80 different science related events in and around Philadelphia, and 90% of these events are FREE. The 9 day festival culminates in a massive Philadelphia Science Carnival on the Parkway on Saturday, April 28th from 10am to 4pm. The carnival features over 160 different hands on activities allowing kids and adults alik...
Love City Brewing, Andrea Helfrich and the Flyers, and Matt Cord on PHL17
April 13, 2018 19:58Kevin Walter, Melissa Pluta Walter, and Mo Stubbs joined Matt and Kristen in studio on Friday morning, and they brought beer! The grand opening of their new brewery 'Love City Brewing' is this Thursday, April 19th. Visit at 1023 Hamilton St. (in the Spring Arts section of the city near Union Transfer). Info at LoveCityBrewing.com. Then, Andrea Helfrich of the Philadelphia Flyers stops by the morning show ahead of our big company-wide Flyers playoffs pep rally. She handles all things fun and...
Dining Out for Life, Spring Events at West Laurel Hill, First Annual Women's Day Extravaganza with Tracy Hess
April 06, 2018 19:01Sarah DeLaurentis, the Director of Development and Communications at Action Wellness joins Kristen in studio to to talk about the 6th Annual Action Wellness Food Truck Pop Up Event on Saturday, April 14th from 11am-3pm. That event acts as a kick off to their 28th Annual (WOW) Dining Out for Life event (all day) on Thursday, April 19th. Then Joanie Sweeney, the Marketing Assistant and Event Coordinator and Deb Cassidy, the Director of Sales, Marketing and Family Services at West Laurel Hill ...
Elton Brand, Chris Heck and Villanova's Jay Wright
April 06, 2018 19:01This one's sporty! Basketball to be more specific. First, Matt Cord and Donnie Black speak with Elton Brand, Former 76er and the General Manager or the Delaware 87ers and the President of the 76ers Chris Heck. They talk about the new name of the Delaware 87ers - THE BLUECOATS! Then, Jay Wright calls the Matt & Kristen Morning Show ahead of their big Final Four NCAA game (update... they go on to win the whole darn thing!)
BEN to Phillies Spring Training
April 02, 2018 15:52In the beginning of March, Matt and Kristen traveled down to Clearwater, Florida to the home of the Philadelphia Phillies. Hear as they interview Tommy Joseph, Cameron Rupp, Nick Pivetta, Aaron Altherr and more all live from Spectrum Field. The Phillies Home Opener with new skipper Gabe Kappler is this Thursday, April 5th at 3:05pm vs. the Marlins. Go Phils!
RED BALL, Wells Fargo Center President John Page, and Matt Cord speaks with Phil Collen of Def Leppard
March 24, 2018 23:13First, Kristen speaks with Mary Ann Milner - the Regional Director of Development for the American Red Cross, about Red Cross Month and the 18th Annual Red Cross RED BALL. The Red Ball is Saturday, March 24th at Lincoln Financial Field. The event helps to raise money for Disaster Relief and The Red Cross House - Center for Disaster Recovery. Find more information about the Red Cross and their many programs HERE. Participate in the silent auction HERE. Then, John Page, the President of the W...
Philadelphia's First Shelter for Humans and Pets AND Tom Green stops by the BEN-FM Morning Show
March 24, 2018 22:55Lucy Noland from Fox 29 stopped by to visit the BEN-FM Morning Show with Matt and Kristen and she brought her good friend Stephanie Sena, a Villanova Professor and the Founder and CEO of SREHUP (Student-Run Emergency Housing Unit of Philadelphia). They are opening up the first ever homeless emergency housing east of the west coast - that is pet friendly. The shelter is homey and filled with games and music and programs that will help its residents to get back on their feet. It will have roo...
Philadelphia Mural Arts and Philadelphia's First Shelter For Humans and Pets
February 23, 2018 17:11Kristen speaks with Ellen Soloff, the Director of Tours and Merchandise for Mural Arts Philadelphia. Originally implemented to combat graffiti, the Mural Arts program has transformed Philadelphia into a city of murals and amazing art spaces. Hear as Ellen speaks to some of the organization's many beneficial programs and incredible tours. Find more information about Mural Arts and how you can help support this incredible organization HERE. Then, Lucy Noland from Fox 29 stopped by to visit ...
Desi Oakley in WAITRESS at the Forrest Theater, and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program
February 16, 2018 11:54The Kimmel Center and Broadway Philadelphia bring us the Philadelphia premiere of WAITRESS, a new musical playing now through Sunday (2/18/18) at the Forrest Theater. Kristen had the chance to see it for the first time on Tuesday, and then interview Desi Oakley who stars in the show as the lead character, Jenna. Waitress is inspired by the movie by the same title starring Keri Russell. Featuring music and lyrics by six-time grammy nominee Sara Bareilles, and an all-female creative team in Sc...
New Year's Resolution Rescue, plus Jerry Blavat at the Kimmel Center - BEN Around Philly - Episode 137
January 26, 2018 14:11Well we're almost at the end of the month, and a lot of New Year's Resolutions have been broken already, or ignored altogether. Kristen speaks with local Philly fitness CEO and the creator of SharQui, "The Belly Dance Workout" - Oreet Schwartz, about her New Year's Resolution Rescue. She's got three R's for you - Three tips to revive your New Year's Resolution: Reconnect to your vision, role model, and reward. Hear her take on getting back on track and realizing your goals for 2018. It's not...
Parx Casino, Les Miserables at the Academy of Music, and Dave Spadaro talks EAGLES on BEN Around Philly - Episode 136
January 19, 2018 14:04Kristen Herrmann speaks with Carrie Nork Minelli from Parx Casino. Then, catch her interview with Nick Cartell who plays Jean Valjean in Les Miserables at the Kimmel Center. Finally, Dave Spadaro joined the Matt & Kristen Morning Show this week to talk EAGLES. Hear his take on the big game on Sunday. Carrie Nork Minelli - Director of Advertising & Public Relations at Parx Casino, joins Kristen in studio to talk about Parx Casino's new Xcite Center, $50M expansion, Liberty Bell Gastropub ope...
BEN Around Philly - Episode 135
January 12, 2018 15:27This episode of BEN Around Philly has a theater theme! First, Kristen speaks with Leigh Goldenberg, the Executive Director for Theatre Philadelphia about the organization and the debut of Philly Theatre Week - which is going on February 8-18th all over the region, with over 80 events and 40 different organizations involved. Find more information and tickets at www.theatrephiladelphia.org. Then Broadway Philadelphia and the Kimmel Center bring us the legendary, EPIC musical - Les Miserables, w...
Les Miserables at the Academy of Music - Nick Cartell (Jean Valjean)
January 12, 2018 14:07Broadway Philadelphia and the Kimmel Center bring us the legendary, EPIC musical - Les Miserables, which is playing at the Academy of Music now through the 21st of January - a two week engagement! Kristen had a chance to check out the show this week, and then interview Nick Cartell, who plays the show's lead character Jean Val Jean (24601). If there's any musical that Kristen would recommend to a musical theater newbie, this is the one. A classic. Watch it a million times and you'll just love...
Yards Brewery's New Location, Christmas Village in LOVE Park, and the 38th Annual West Chester Christmas Parade (presented by QVC)
November 21, 2017 13:25Matt and Kristen spoke with Tom Kehoe and Trevor Pritchett of Yards Brewery about their new location at 500 Spring Garden St. Then Corinna Breuer speaks with Kristen about Christmas Village, open Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve, and back in Love Park this year. Plus, Mark Yoder and Kate Sheehan with details on the 38th Annual West Chester Christmas Parade, December 1st. Matt and Kristen spoke to Tom Kehoe and Trevor Pritchett of Yards Brewery before the Grand Opening of their new Yards Brewer...
NRG's Charity Flag Football Game, Philly Comedian Mary Radzinski, Andrea Helfrich (new In Arena Host for the Philadelphia Flyers), and the PSPCA's Bark and Whine Event
October 27, 2017 17:35Kristen will be playing in NRG's Charity Flag Football Game (10/30), Philly Comedian Mary Radzinski on recording her first comedy album - live at Helium Comedy Club (11/15), Andrea Helfrich - the new In Arena Host for the Philadelphia Flyers, and the PSPCA's Bark and Whine Event (11/4) at URBN in the Navy Yard. On Monday, October 30th, Kristen will be participating in NRG's charity flag football game, along with a number of other Philadelphia media personalities. NRG is an electricity suppl...
National Dog Show Charity Walk (10/15), Geis Realty 'Dog at Work' Photo Contest, and the new 'Dina' documentary (filmed in Philly!)
October 13, 2017 20:31Matt and Kristen will be co-hosting the National Dog Show Charity Walk this Sunday, 10-15-17 from 9am-12pm. Listen as Matt and Kristen speak with both National Show Host David Frei and organizer Steve Griffith about the event. Then, hear all of the details about our new Dog at Work Photo Contest from Geis Realty, and hear Kristen interview one of the stars and both Directors of the new documentary 'Dina', filmed right here in Philly. Matt and Kristen will be co-hosting the National Dog Show...
Newly Named Philadelphia 76ers President Chris Heck and Fox 29's Bob Kelly and the BK5K Family Fun Run
September 29, 2017 15:04BEN Around Philly airs every Saturday morning at 7am on 95.7 BEN-FM and is sponsored by The Fillmore Philadelphia. On this week's episode Chris Heck, the newly named Philadelphia 76ers President and Fox 29's Bob Kelly join Matt and Kristen in studio. The Philadelphia 76ers are looking to have an amazing season. They've already sold out their PRESEASON games. Listen as Matt and Kristen speak with newly appointed Philadelphia 76ers President Chris Heck about the new position, upcoming season,...