One of the things I love about our Yelp community is the opportunity to make friends with other…read morereally cool people who like to get out and do things. This is how I was able to finally get out to the AIDS Fund monthly gay bingo at the Gershman Y. Fellow Yelp Elite (and a great partner-in-crime) Dee M and I are at another bingo game back in March (Aston library) and realize we both wanted to go. Yay! Gay Bingo is very popular, so much do that if you want a reserved floor seat you're going to be buying 4-6 weeks in advance. The building itself is definitely older - I'd guess 1910-1920s. It's somewhat ornate and well kept up. Bingo is in their auditorium on the third & 4th floors - 4th floor being the balcony seats. For hardcore bingo players: this is not your serious game. It's entertainment with bingo games thrown in. The BVDs - Bingo Verifying Divas- are magnificent. Sassy, funny, dirty in the double -entendre fashion. In other words, awesome drag queens. There's a little bit of singing, dancing, a game show, and time to learn about each game's sponsor, like what the AIDS legal fund does. They have done food & drinks for sake, a 50/50 raffle, drawings, etc. You can also bring your own food & non-alcoholic drinks. Some folks had pretty elaborate meals and more than a couple cakes. This is most definitely a fundraiser with everyone involved working as volunteers- even the BVDs and ASL interpreters. Dee and I had a great time. I'm looking forward to going again during their fall season (they don't run games in the summer). If you love drag queens, want to support a worthy nonprofit and like bingo, you should definitely go!

I first came to Gershman Y for its annual overcrowded yet overly delicious Latkepalooza event which…read morecelebrated the latke and gave several area restaurants and chef the chance to provide their own spin on it (the Indian latkes from Tashan were total win!). while West Philadelphia Orchestra played in the backdrop. But since that time I found out that the Y provides a number of eclectic artistic and cultural events, whether they're predominately Jewish or not. Along with its annual palooza the Y hosts the Philadelphia Jewish Music Festival, and the Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival. But through its many corridors you might come across art displays, interesting lectures, theater productions and more. And when I attended a special screening of Ken Roach's latest, The Angel's Share (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1924394/), I learned that it's where the Philadelphia Film Society hosts a number of their advance screenings.

My boyfriend and I attended the Taco Omakase class with Vincent Gianni of Aqimero and it was…read moreAMAZING! Environment: 5/5 - Super cute and intimate setting that's decorated perfectly. The cookbooks and kitchen supplies that don the shelves make it feel like you're in someone's home (plus they're all for sale). The table is set up so everyone can get a good look at what the chef is doing. Staff: 5/5 - Very friendly and informative from the moment we walked in. They did a great job at keeping conversation flowing between the class and the chef. Food: 5/5 - Everything was delicious. The toro with uni and fingerlime taco was to die for. My boyfriend loved the wagyu with caviar. The sous chef was also very personable and talented; he whipped up some sophisticated balsamic glazed strawberries to accompany the choco-taco for dessert. The whole experience was very cool. We learned a lot about how to make authentic mole and about certain ingredients, where they come from, and how they can enhance dishes. We cannot wait to come back for another class!

Too bad they have terrible customer service and sell expired food. It feels as though the woman…read moreworking there doesn't like her job. This same woman has been rude/ unfriendly to me on multiple occasions. I usually never leave the store without spending at least $100. When I told her the crackers I bought yesterday for a dinner party were expired she just looked at me with a fake smile and said she had them recently and that is how they are supposed to taste. I spent three months in Italy and never have I tasted something so stale. I was explaining to her how awful they were and no I would not like another bag. She just kept saying I'm sorry and smiling. No refund, and unwilling to say the customer is right. Will not be returning there.

This is an amazing place to learn a new craft! The studio space is comfortable and inviting, and…read moreconveniently located (good luck if you're driving tho, but check out the rite aid for "free" parking). I've taken two classes there now, sewing 101 and quilting. Taught by different instructors, both so excellent at de-coding patterns and supporting you each step of the way! Extra shout out to Emily reaching quilting 101, who goes above and beyond to make sure that 6-9pm is still a productive learning time, assigning easy homework we can do independently, and literally offering to lend me a sewing machine for home because I'm so behind. I look forward to taking more of their classes! From bras to jackets, they have weeks-long series as well as one days.

I have had my grandmother's sewing machine sitting at my house for the past 7 years collecting…read moredust. I decided this was the year I was going to learn how to use it and I signed up for sewing 101. I take a Saturday morning class with Lara and I cannot say enough good things. They make it so easy to follow along, answer every question (even when you ask the same thing 3 different times) are so patient! I was even able to bring in my Grandmother's machine and Lara helped me get it set up and recommended a few pieces and tweaks. I can't wait to continue my sowing journey at Butcher's Sew Shop and am excited for what I make nex!

I wish I had looked at the 1-star reviews before paying money to this company. When I asked for…read moreinformation on their CAPM course, they were quick to respond and to continue to contact me frequently. The sales agent put me in the wrong class and had to fix the date. At this point it was a struggle to get a response. She finally emailed me the correct dates after 3 emails from me requesting it. The virtual classes were dismal. The instructor read the slides verbatim and in a monotone voice. The quiz they added was a joke with 1 answer being obvious it was proj mgmt and the other three being ridiculous choices. The dates for my class approached shortly after my house was hit by Hurricane Milton. I requested a change to the class date because I had damage to my roof, ceiling and flooding on one side of my house. I emailed them and received a response that they were raising a ticket and I would hear from their back office in 24-48 hours, then....crickets. I waited almost a week then emailed constantly trying to get someone to respond. The class was only a week away. I disputed the charge because no one would contact me back. That made them take notice. I was pummeled with people reaching out but no one was documenting what was said in my account so I was getting call after call from overseas. I realize it was confusing since the error was on their part the first time the dates changed but I sent multiple screen prints showing the email dialogue between me and first agent. Either they didn't care to check or they have a bad CRM. After 4 different people contacting me, a new class was set up. I removed dispute once dates were confirmed. I still had hope that the actual class would be better. There was such a high Yelp rating that I had to believe it would have more material than virtual class but it didn't. The instructor was nice but the content lacking. He basically provided links to other sites. There was little instruction. At the end he sent a link to review TKA and requested we mention his name and submit within 30 minutes. I purchased a book and am doing my own training. I've learned more on Google in 2 hours than 3 days with TKA. I hope this saves someone else from spending money with this company.

This is a school that I wouldn't do Buisness with at all. They will withhold all…read moreinformation(diploma )for on a graduate over a few bucks. Which will stop a young adult from moving forward in life for college. Peter Sperling is RUDE and don't care about the students there .. This school is all about money .. asked about grad rate . We was told 100% lol Impossible unless you pay for what you get.

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Moore is definitely underrated (on here at yelp and it's reputation in general). I'm not sure if…read morethe purpose of a yelp rating applies towards the school itself, or the open to the public galleries or art shop, but to have been a member of its community since 1999 and to see it have such a poor rating is disheartening. The first and only all women's art college. Boom. That's should account for at least 3 stars right there. Add in the faculty and their collaborative efforts to help fortify young artists (and sometimes older artists) and elevate their skill set and give them the tools to express themselves better....who could ask for more! At any school you can come across a bad teacher here or there, but the overall experience is what counts. Passionate and genuine instructors are what counts. I'm not going to comment about the art shop or galleries, as they have always left a little to be desired in my book. But they consistently have cutting edge art flowing through both (moreso the galleries), so give them a look now and then.

Barely a school. Professors are not exactly the most intelligent or artistic. Administration is…read morehateful and incompetent. The "dean" knows nothing about higher education. Its an embarrassing collection of mediocre staff and faculty.

Panorama Toastmasters is a well run and fun to attend club…read more If you have never experienced a Toastmasters meeting (public speaking and leadership skills) please consider this open community club. It really is one of the best in Philly. (My own club notwithstanding.) Great people and a collegial atmosphere in which to develop your skills. Panorama is not my home club but I know a few of the people there. Great people and strong leaders.

I have been a member of Panorama Toastmasters for about 5 years now, and I've visited a number of…read moreother clubs around the area. Panorama easily stands up as one of the strongest clubs in Philadelphia. They put a particular focus on building a sense of community so that members feel comfortable pushing themselves among their fellow members. For me personally, I know most people think of Toastmasters as the public speaking group, and it definitely is that, but it is also about building leadership skills. I entered with a lot of comfort speaking on stage, and while I definitely have improved my public speaking skills, where I have to say I've grown leaps and bounds is in my leadership skills. I feel so much more confident in tackling projects even if I don't quite know how I'm going to succeed, I feel more up to the task of figuring it out. I have taken opportunities in other organizations I'm a part of that I probably wouldn't have felt up to if not for my experience in Toastmasters. It has definitely been a transformative experience.

I took the PMP Project Management Exam Prep Boot Camp with PMA in January 2018. Great experience…read moreand would recommend for people who are good at learning things quick. Don't go into this expecting you'll be able to pass the PMP Exam fresh out of class - studying afterwards is the key to success / getting that material to sink in. John Dokos, the instructor, kept the class running at a good pace and provided real-world examples for many situations. The materials also helped a great deal, as the PMBOK isn't the easiest book to digest - having the course guide was really what got me through studying this topic. Passed my PMP in March 2018 - thanks PMA!

I attended virtual PMP Boot Camp - May 1 - 11, 2023 with Allen Young, and I took the extra day and…read moretest review with Hans V. Meijer. Both instructors were fantastic with experience from several different industries. The broad background allowed for excellent real life examples in order to show how various theories apply. After the class ended, both Allen and Hans provided excellent material to supplement our studying. After I took the class I spent about 12 weeks intense studying, before taking and passing the test.