On this week’s episode, the 22nd Annual Eastern State Bastille Day Festival and the 20th Anniversary of the Best of the Main Line Party.

Amy Hollaman, the Associate Director of Events and Operations at Eastern State Penitentiary returns to the BEN-FM studios to talk with Kristen about this year’s Bastille Day Festival, July 16th at Eastern State. The 22nd annual celebration! The French Family Carnival begins at 2pm with music, games, entertainment, a Tastykake eating contest, face-painting, an inflatable obstacle course and so much more. At 5:30pm, don’t miss The Bearded Ladies performing a cabaret about all things French and topical , leading up to the storming of the Bastille! As Marie Antoinette cries “Let them eat Tastykake!” – watch for 2,000 Tastykakes being thrown from the prison walls. The best part? Most of it is FREE! Find all of the details HERE.

Then JB Braun, Publisher of Main Line Today is in with Marilyn sharing all the details of one of the don’t-miss events of 2016 – the 20th Anniversary Best of the Main Line Party, July 28th at Drexelbrook. You will experience the best in local dining, shopping and entertainment. Tickets and info can be found HERE, but listen to find out who JB thinks makes the best gravy (aka spaghetti sauce) in all the land!