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“World-class cities need world-class culture. FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes—two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward.” –Richard Vague, Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe Board President

Philadelphia’s cultural economy is world-class and nothing represents our dynamic and innovative arts scene better than the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. In its sixteenth year, the annnual16-day Festival brings the best in contemporary, innovative and ground-breaking art to Philadelphia and fills the city with daring artistic performances, international legends, and local pioneers.

For the past two years, this premier arts festival joined forces with Philadelphia’s world-class restaurants to present FEASTIVAL, a benefit for the Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe. Described as a “completely delicious and amazing” evening and named “one of the best events in the last decade,” FEASTIVAL celebrates both our artistic and culinary scenes – two great economic engines that push Philadelphia forward. Last year’s event was called “a party from a different world” and this year promises to be even better!

On Wednesday, September 12, 2012, Pier 9 on the Delaware River Waterfront will transform into a magical, exclusive and chic party for the hottest movers and shakers in Philadelphia’s business, culinary and social scenes. FEASTIVAL unites Philadelphia’s most distinguished chefs and restaurants including Jose Garces, Marc Vetri, Georges Perrier and Michael Schulson and features live performances from some of the world’s most acclaimed artists.