Dear Philly1.com Members,

It seems that April showers have come late to Philadelphia. Tonight will be a wet and chilly 48 degrees and tomorrow you should expect it to be partly sunny with a chance afternoon and evening showers a high of 67 degress. Sunday might be the best day of the weekend: partly cloudy and 72 degrees. Please keep the forecast in mind and dress appropriately. For the current forecast please visit http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/19103?from=36hr_fcst10DayLink....

Remember, Sunday is Mother's Day. If you have not made brunch plans please do so now! Otherwise Mom is going to be angry. Here's a link to Sunday brunch reservation options, or what's left of them at http://www.opentable.com/promo.aspx?pid=77&m=13. Good Luck!

Friday, May 9, 2008

Dance

This evening, if salsa is your thing (and by that we mean the dance, not the dip) check out Cinco De Miro, a "Party for the People" featuring Latin music, food, drink and a salsa competition that will give new meaning to creatividad at Girard College (2101 South College Ave). Led by Salsa King and DJ Victor Colon, local Philadelphia celebrities and benefactors, including WMMR's Marisa Magnatta, Miro's Tobin Rothlein, Girard College President Hon. Dominic Cermele, and Montazh hip-hopper Michelle Byrd-McPhee, will team up with professional salsa dancers from Fuzion Creativa Dance Company to battle it out on the dance floor. Doors open at 7:00 with Salsa demo and lessons a Salsa Competition and Live Auction at 7:30 and the party from 9 to 11. For more information visit http://www.mirodancetheatre.org.

Film

At the International House (3701 Chestnut St.) go watch In Vanda's Room at 7pm by Pedro Costa. Mr. Costa is acclaimed for using his ascetic style to depict marginalised people in desperate living situations. Like In Vanda's Room, many of his films are set in a district of Lisbon inhabited by the socially disadvantaged and shot in a natural and low-key way that makes them resemble documentaries. Mr. Costa has been inspiring festival goers across the world for years but an almost unknown in the United States where screenings have been few and far between. In Vanda's Room, is the extraordinary portrait of Vanda, a young drug user from Fontainhas, the Cape Verdien quarter of Lisbon. For more information vist http://www.ihousephilly.org.

Saturday, May 10, 2008

Crew

The Dad Vail Regatta -- the largest collegiate regatta in the United States, with over 100 Colleges and Universities from the U.S. and Canada -- rows into town at Kelly Drive. Thousands of student athletes visit the city of Philadelphia during the second weekend in May to participate in the event.For more information about the Regatta and associated street closures please visit http://www.dadvail.org.

Spring Fest

Site member McFadden's (461 N. 3rd St.) is hosting Spring Fest Philly. Multiple bands & DJs willplay all day & night featuring the Mr. Greengeens, and event long drink specials. Over 2,000 people expected to party at this indoor-outdoor event under the big-top tents. For more information and to purchase tickets please visit http://www.SpringfestPhilly.com.

Health & Wellness

The African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP - 701 Arch St.) will host its annual Health and Wellness Expo. Practitioners and other health-related organizations will be available for treatments, demonstrations and question/answer booths. The workshops and seminars at this holistic event will appeal to an ever increasing number of health conscious individuals in the African American community as well as those who desire to educate themselves about good nutrition, stress reduction strategies, women’s health issues, financial health, non-surgical and surgical weight loss options, natural health products and alternative healing practices. Aerobic movement and Yoga classes will also be held during the event. Admission is Free, however AAMP invites the donation of a non-perishable food item at the door. For more information please visit http://www.aampmuseum.org.

Flea Market

Head on over to the EPXtravaganza! Spring Fair, Flea Market and Family Fun Day at Neumann-Goretti High School (1736 S. 10 St.). It's a free event and kid friendly and activities include include a flea market, a plant sale, food, live music, a bake sale, and a basket raffle. The kids will enjoy fire truck tours and Gentry the Fire Dog, face painting, and games and prizes. This event is sponsored by the East Passyunk Crossing Civic Association & Town Watch. For more information visit http://www.epcrossing.org.

Sex & The City

Are you a Sex and the City junkie??? Join site member Sabrina Carrington and DENIM public relations this entire month at some of the coolest Philadelphia hotspots including Thread Beauty Bar, Echo Chic Boutique, site member Remedy Tea Bar, Stiletto, Bamboo Loung, Level Room Luxe Lounge. You can expect cocktails, free give a ways, specials, prizes, photo shoots, manicures, shoes, dancing and so much more! For event information please visit http://www.philly1.com/events/event/show?id=594208:Event:21122.


Sunday, May 11, 2008 (Mother's Day)

The Race

Take part in the 18th Annual Susan G. Komen Philadelphia Race for the Cure, a Mother's Day tradition. Opening Ceremonies start 7 am. The 5K Run begins at 8:15 am and the 5K Walk/1 Mile Fun Walk starts at 8:25 am. All proceeds benefit breast cancer research. If you have not registered for the race please visit for registration options and get out their and support the participants regardless! Folks will gather at 26th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.


Gardens

Another option on Mother's Day is Longwood Gardens (Rt. 1 and Rt. 52, Kennett Square, PA) where you can treat mom to the best in horticultural delights. Longwood Gardens has everything you need to make your Mother's Day special; Acres of rolling green hills and grounds for strolling; Music in the air; And hundreds of thousands of brilliant living blooming vividly colorful ways to say Happy Mother's Day. For more information http://www.longwoodgardens.org.

Have a great weekend and a memorable Mother's Day. And remember, if you have an event or item the rest of the community should know about please send the information to listings@philly1.com so we can help get the word out.

Be well,
Brian & Harry
Co-Directors
Philly1.com, your place in the city
http://www.philly1.com

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