Greetings Munich, Presidential Debate Party Tix, Yo's PA Project, Wine, Music, Etc: The Weekend Listings April 11 - 13 (Wednesday's Presidential Debate)
Dear Philly1.com Members,
It's a big week for the city coming up. On Wednesday evening the Democratic Presidential candidates will debate at the National Constitution Center and the state and country will be watching. The Philadelphia Democratic City Committee along with Congressman Robert Brady and Rainmakers, Inc., are sponsoring a debate watch and afterparty at The Dipping Pot @ Cebu (123 Chestnut St). Our very own Emmie Goldenbaum designed the invite and accordingly we have 10 tickets to give to Philly1.com members. The event is free but you must have a ticket in-hand to get in. Doors open at 7pm and once the debate is over, don't be surprised if many national political & media players make an appearance ... that's all we can say about that ... wink, wink. Contact Harry's profile to get on the list.
Also, we'd like to welcome Stephan Fischer of Munich, Germany to Philly1.com. While we don't usually allow ouslanders on the site, he is inquiring about Philadelphia for a friend who is considering moving here. Stephan is a big blogger in Germany and has created a discussion board that this would-be philly friend will get all of her local information. So, please take a moment and leave a post or two about your favorite and least favorite things about our city. Remember members, honesty is best. Here's the link to "What's Philly Like?" . Also Stephan, these listings might serve as a nice start for your friend to begin her evaluations.
As for this weekend, we have a nice selection of events for you to choose from.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Wine:
Tonight, check out Wine 101: Introduction to Wine at the Wine School of Philadelphia (2006 Fairmount Ave). This is the class that over fifteen hundred people have attended since 2001. Possibly the most important two hours a wine lover could spend, the premise of this class is to introduce the essential building blocks of wine knowledge. In a laid-back atmosphere--and wine on the table--expert instructors have you swirling, sniffing, and sipping with the best of them in just a few hours time. It's $37.99 and for more information visit http://www.vinology.com/wine101.php.
Letters:
Also this evening Pennsylvania's longest running state Senator, Arlen Specter will be discussing his life and signing copies of his new memoir, ''Never Give In.'' ''Never Give In'' chronicles his fight against cancer just as he reached the height of power. Undergoing five months of chemotherapy but maintaining all of his Senatorial duties, he has now been given a clean bill of health (kenna Herra!). The event is free and at the Penn Bookstore (3601 Walnut). For more information visit http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Music:
If you love Mahler, then you must get tickets tonight as Conductor Dirk Brossé makes his Philadelphia début, leading the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra in a Masters of All Time program featuring mezzo-soprano Mary Ann McCormick and tenor Jason Collins in Gustav Mahler’s masterpiece, Das Lied von der Erde – as arranged for chamber orchestra by Arnold Schoenberg and Rainer Riehn. The program also includes Schoenberg’s Suite for String Orchestra.
Maestro Brossé’s appearance is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the Flemish Government in Belgium. Tonight's Kimmel Center (260 S. Broad) performance is at 7:30pm and performances run through Sunday. For more information and ticket prices visit http://www.chamberorchestra.org/concerts/concert9.php.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Letters:
Take the whole family over to the Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Mt. Airy (551 Carpenter Lane) for the second annual Mt. Airy Kids' Literary Festival is a weekend full of readings/signings, crafts, activities, music and more from local and not-so-local authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians. Enjoy multicultural and fun-filled events with folks like Adam Rex, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Muriel Feelings, Dar Hosta, Jan Jugran, Eloise Prescott, Two of A Kind and Charlene Crawford. The festival is appropriate for preschoolers all the way up to young adults. For more information about this free event visit http://www.bigbluemarblebooks.com.
Museums:
Penn Museum collaborates with the Nature Conservancy for this, the 26th annual Maya Weekend, as pressing issues surrounding the preservation of Maya sites, the efforts to sustain modern Maya cultural traditions, and the need to conserve vanishing tropical forests and coastal environments, are on the agenda. Friday evening’s keynote speaker is Marie-Claire Paiz, director of the Nature Conservancy’s Southern Mexico Program. Saturday and Sunday, the program includes illustrated talks, interactive workshops, and visits to the collections and galleries. Tickets are pricey at $140-$175 but Saturday evening features a festive reception and optional Maya banquet. For ticket and event information visit http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/events/calitem.php?which=1518. Doors open at 10am on Saturday.
Nature:
Take your friends, even in the rain, for a Geology Walk in the Wissahickon led by Sarah West student of Wissahickon Geology and history for 20 years. Meet at Valley Green Inn. The walk begins at 10am and is a free event. Please enter the park at Valley Green Road.
Photo & Exhibition:
Also this Saturday, site member Yo! Darkroom's (113 N. 23rd) The Pennsylvania Project opens. An exclusive collection of photographs by local artists Hinda Schuman and Linda Johnson opening on April 12th, from 6 to 9pm. The Pennsylvania Project encompasses our state's incredibly diverse cross-section of the American identity. In Philadelphia, we are often overwhelmed by local images of urban poverty and decay. Some of the color photographs presented in this exhibition may seem equally hopeless as they inform us of an opposing social deconstruct in rural areas. Many of the communities presented in The Pennsylvania Project are in fact our next door neighbors. From images of African American motorcycle gangs, to frightening documentation of Nazi rallies as well as beautiful suburban landscapes and joyful moments, Schuman and Johnson dare us as a community to look at all aspects of our larger Pennsylvanian culture. For more information visit http://www.yodarkroom.com.
Sport:
A Philly Roller Girl Double Header: It's two times the action as Philly Roller Girls take on themselves and visiting leagues from around the country starting at 5pm at the Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA (1331 O'Reilly Drive). There are also musical performances from local bands. For more information visit http://www.phillyrollergirls.com.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Antiques:
This Spring, Barn Star Productions celebrates its 12th anniversary in Philadelphia by bringing you The Original 23rd Street Armory Antiques Show (22 S. 23rd). This exciting show features 43 nationally-recognized American and Continental antiques specialists displayed in room-like settings. The show is open from 10am-5pm and costs $12. For more information visit http://www.barnstar.com/philfall.htm.
Food:
Just in time for Passover, Judy Kancigor will discuss how one can trace family history through food, and the importance of food traditions to Jewish families and culture. She’ll share some tips on preserving your own family stories through cooking and recipe collecting, and some tips for Passover cooking as well at the Gershman Y (401 S. Broad) at 11am. Tickets range from $15-$20 and for more information visit http://www.gershmany.org.
Film:
Of course the Philadelphia Film Festival is in full swing and your first picks should be found at http://www.phillyfests.com. However, if you are a Cinefile and just too young to have experienced it back in 1985, Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" is playing at the Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge st., Phoenixville, PA) at 2pm. This is one of the greatest, if not the greatest fantasy films ever made about a dystopic future (has it already arrived?) manifested as a subterranean bureaucratic nightmare. The visuals are amazing and it can only be appreciated on the big screen. Jonathan Pryce, Bob Hoskins, Ian Holm, and Michael Palin and a very funny Robert De Niro populate this darkly comedic world. For more information visit http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
That's about it. Again, for all of the cool> listings please visit our friends at Philebrity.com. Have a great weekend and as usual, if you have an event or item that the rest of the community should know about please send it to listings@philly1.com.
Be well,
Brian & Harry
Co-Directors
Philly1.com, your place in the city
http://www.philly1.com
------
Send listings to listings@philly1.com
It's a big week for the city coming up. On Wednesday evening the Democratic Presidential candidates will debate at the National Constitution Center and the state and country will be watching. The Philadelphia Democratic City Committee along with Congressman Robert Brady and Rainmakers, Inc., are sponsoring a debate watch and afterparty at The Dipping Pot @ Cebu (123 Chestnut St). Our very own Emmie Goldenbaum designed the invite and accordingly we have 10 tickets to give to Philly1.com members. The event is free but you must have a ticket in-hand to get in. Doors open at 7pm and once the debate is over, don't be surprised if many national political & media players make an appearance ... that's all we can say about that ... wink, wink. Contact Harry's profile to get on the list.
Also, we'd like to welcome Stephan Fischer of Munich, Germany to Philly1.com. While we don't usually allow ouslanders on the site, he is inquiring about Philadelphia for a friend who is considering moving here. Stephan is a big blogger in Germany and has created a discussion board that this would-be philly friend will get all of her local information. So, please take a moment and leave a post or two about your favorite and least favorite things about our city. Remember members, honesty is best. Here's the link to "What's Philly Like?" . Also Stephan, these listings might serve as a nice start for your friend to begin her evaluations.
As for this weekend, we have a nice selection of events for you to choose from.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Wine:
Tonight, check out Wine 101: Introduction to Wine at the Wine School of Philadelphia (2006 Fairmount Ave). This is the class that over fifteen hundred people have attended since 2001. Possibly the most important two hours a wine lover could spend, the premise of this class is to introduce the essential building blocks of wine knowledge. In a laid-back atmosphere--and wine on the table--expert instructors have you swirling, sniffing, and sipping with the best of them in just a few hours time. It's $37.99 and for more information visit http://www.vinology.com/wine101.php.
Letters:
Also this evening Pennsylvania's longest running state Senator, Arlen Specter will be discussing his life and signing copies of his new memoir, ''Never Give In.'' ''Never Give In'' chronicles his fight against cancer just as he reached the height of power. Undergoing five months of chemotherapy but maintaining all of his Senatorial duties, he has now been given a clean bill of health (kenna Herra!). The event is free and at the Penn Bookstore (3601 Walnut). For more information visit http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore.
Music:
If you love Mahler, then you must get tickets tonight as Conductor Dirk Brossé makes his Philadelphia début, leading the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra in a Masters of All Time program featuring mezzo-soprano Mary Ann McCormick and tenor Jason Collins in Gustav Mahler’s masterpiece, Das Lied von der Erde – as arranged for chamber orchestra by Arnold Schoenberg and Rainer Riehn. The program also includes Schoenberg’s Suite for String Orchestra.
Maestro Brossé’s appearance is made possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the Flemish Government in Belgium. Tonight's Kimmel Center (260 S. Broad) performance is at 7:30pm and performances run through Sunday. For more information and ticket prices visit http://www.chamberorchestra.org/concerts/concert9.php.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Letters:
Take the whole family over to the Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Mt. Airy (551 Carpenter Lane) for the second annual Mt. Airy Kids' Literary Festival is a weekend full of readings/signings, crafts, activities, music and more from local and not-so-local authors, illustrators, storytellers, and musicians. Enjoy multicultural and fun-filled events with folks like Adam Rex, Catherine Gilbert Murdock, Muriel Feelings, Dar Hosta, Jan Jugran, Eloise Prescott, Two of A Kind and Charlene Crawford. The festival is appropriate for preschoolers all the way up to young adults. For more information about this free event visit http://www.bigbluemarblebooks.com.
Museums:
Penn Museum collaborates with the Nature Conservancy for this, the 26th annual Maya Weekend, as pressing issues surrounding the preservation of Maya sites, the efforts to sustain modern Maya cultural traditions, and the need to conserve vanishing tropical forests and coastal environments, are on the agenda. Friday evening’s keynote speaker is Marie-Claire Paiz, director of the Nature Conservancy’s Southern Mexico Program. Saturday and Sunday, the program includes illustrated talks, interactive workshops, and visits to the collections and galleries. Tickets are pricey at $140-$175 but Saturday evening features a festive reception and optional Maya banquet. For ticket and event information visit http://www.museum.upenn.edu/new/events/calitem.php?which=1518. Doors open at 10am on Saturday.
Nature:
Take your friends, even in the rain, for a Geology Walk in the Wissahickon led by Sarah West student of Wissahickon Geology and history for 20 years. Meet at Valley Green Inn. The walk begins at 10am and is a free event. Please enter the park at Valley Green Road.
Photo & Exhibition:
Also this Saturday, site member Yo! Darkroom's (113 N. 23rd) The Pennsylvania Project opens. An exclusive collection of photographs by local artists Hinda Schuman and Linda Johnson opening on April 12th, from 6 to 9pm. The Pennsylvania Project encompasses our state's incredibly diverse cross-section of the American identity. In Philadelphia, we are often overwhelmed by local images of urban poverty and decay. Some of the color photographs presented in this exhibition may seem equally hopeless as they inform us of an opposing social deconstruct in rural areas. Many of the communities presented in The Pennsylvania Project are in fact our next door neighbors. From images of African American motorcycle gangs, to frightening documentation of Nazi rallies as well as beautiful suburban landscapes and joyful moments, Schuman and Johnson dare us as a community to look at all aspects of our larger Pennsylvanian culture. For more information visit http://www.yodarkroom.com.
Sport:
A Philly Roller Girl Double Header: It's two times the action as Philly Roller Girls take on themselves and visiting leagues from around the country starting at 5pm at the Sportsplex in Feasterville, PA (1331 O'Reilly Drive). There are also musical performances from local bands. For more information visit http://www.phillyrollergirls.com.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Antiques:
This Spring, Barn Star Productions celebrates its 12th anniversary in Philadelphia by bringing you The Original 23rd Street Armory Antiques Show (22 S. 23rd). This exciting show features 43 nationally-recognized American and Continental antiques specialists displayed in room-like settings. The show is open from 10am-5pm and costs $12. For more information visit http://www.barnstar.com/philfall.htm.
Food:
Just in time for Passover, Judy Kancigor will discuss how one can trace family history through food, and the importance of food traditions to Jewish families and culture. She’ll share some tips on preserving your own family stories through cooking and recipe collecting, and some tips for Passover cooking as well at the Gershman Y (401 S. Broad) at 11am. Tickets range from $15-$20 and for more information visit http://www.gershmany.org.
Film:
Of course the Philadelphia Film Festival is in full swing and your first picks should be found at http://www.phillyfests.com. However, if you are a Cinefile and just too young to have experienced it back in 1985, Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" is playing at the Colonial Theatre (227 Bridge st., Phoenixville, PA) at 2pm. This is one of the greatest, if not the greatest fantasy films ever made about a dystopic future (has it already arrived?) manifested as a subterranean bureaucratic nightmare. The visuals are amazing and it can only be appreciated on the big screen. Jonathan Pryce, Bob Hoskins, Ian Holm, and Michael Palin and a very funny Robert De Niro populate this darkly comedic world. For more information visit http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com.
That's about it. Again, for all of the cool> listings please visit our friends at Philebrity.com. Have a great weekend and as usual, if you have an event or item that the rest of the community should know about please send it to listings@philly1.com.
Be well,
Brian & Harry
Co-Directors
Philly1.com, your place in the city
http://www.philly1.com
------
Send listings to listings@philly1.com
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