Philadelphia Pizzeria Giving Away Free Slices in Celebration of 10th Anniversary
By Roy Aguilar ••
A Philadelphia pizzeria is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in a rather cheesy way.
Marlo and Jason Dilks, owners of SliCE Pizza, announced Thursday they will be throwing a "weekend-long pizza party" at all four of their locations to mark SliCE's 10 years in business.
To kick off the weekend celebration, SliCE will be giving away one free slice of pizza from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24. Each location -- Rittenhouse, Italian Market, Fishtown and Washington Township -- will have a rotating selection of signature pizzas during the two hours.
"We have been so very fortunate to do what we love and serve thousands of pies to all corners of the region for the last ten years," Marlo said. "We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than to host a pizza party and give away slices as a way to show our appreciation. We look forward to sharing our love of pizza for another ten years."
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With digital technology being incorporated into live events, attendants' expectations of a "good show" are evolving.
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With this in mind, the Red Hot Chili Peppers teamed up with stage-designing company TAIT to bring their eclectic, groovy music to life for "The Getaway Tour." In turn, TAIT created "the largest, automated, kinetic light installation in concert touring history," according to the company's website.
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"From my perspective over the years, events have turned into experiences," said Chief Creative Officer of TAIT Adam Davis. "Concert-goers aren't looking for just a performance anymore, but an experience."
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TAIT creates the wavy, scenic effects for the legendary band using roughly 1200 LED light fixtures called "Nano Winches."
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Each Nano Winch is the size of a toaster and can move individually or in arrays for dramatic moving light displays from a cable that hangs above the crowd.
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It takes about two and a half hours to install the lights, and about one and a half hours to take down the installation.
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The floating LED lights are capable of moving any direction at 10 feet per second. Engineers make this possible using a software called "TAIT Navigator."
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The software syncs the Nano Winches to the live music. A team of software engineers took weeks to create the pre-programmed choreography for the computerized Nano Winches at TAIT's rehearsal space.
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The software lets the Nano Winches know what to do and when to do it. In this photo, a RHCP song cues the floating LED lights to form the band's iconic logo.
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"By incorporating this digital technology to the concert, we create a unique energy in the room and are able to display certain emotions and enhance the music," Davis said.
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TAIT has used the technology for other high-profile clients, including Beyonce, U2, Taylor Swift, and the 2012 London Olympic ceremonies. The company will return to the Wells Fargo Center to service Cirque du Soleil during their visit March 8 to 12.
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Meanwhile, the Red Hot Chili Peppers will continue showcasing the Nano Winches at "The Getaway Tour" through Oct. 10.
In addition, all large pizzas will be $10 this weekend only. The special includes every signature variety on the menu, and February's pizza of the month: the Gluten Free Green Goddess.
To top things off, SliCE will feature the "10th Anniversary Pizza"-- available only this weekend. This variety is made of mozzarella and taleggio cheese topped with 1732 meats guanciale, sautéed brussels sprouts and kalamata olives.
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"Jason and I worked together on the 10th Anniversary Pizza," Marlo said. "We wanted to offer a high-end, flavorful and unique that incorporated our current favorite ingredients. It was the perfect excuse to get extra creative in the kitchen, plus we were able to partner again with 1732 Meats -- who is one of the many local partners we are so fortunate to work with at all of our restaurants."
For addresses to one of four "pizza parties," visit SliCE's website.
