Friday
- Student Recital at the Curtis Institute of Music 8:00pm
Saturday
- Fall Festival at Reading Terminal Market10am to 4pmAutumn is here and that means it is harvest time at Reading Terminal Market. This October, the Market celebrates the foods of the Pennsylvania harvest with loads of fresh, local produce, cheeses and wines, hay rides and games. Filbert Street will be transformed into an urban farm and closed to vehicle traffic. Families are invited to climb on an authentic farm tractor for a hay ride around the Market, enjoy hot apple cider and award-winning Pennsylvania wines. There will be locally grown autumn harvest fruits and vegetables, a sidewalk barbeque of bratwurst, knockwurst and other specialty sausage sandwiches and for those with a sweet tooth, there will be chocolate, caramel and candy dipped apples. Entertainment throughout the day provided by bluegrass band, Special Delivery.
- "All Beethoven" by the Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center 8pm
Sunday
- Luca Anignani at University of Pennsylvania, Rose Recital Hall, 34th & Walnut 3pm
Friday, October 12, 2007
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
a must see...
GO SEE AMADEUS AT THE WILMA THEATRE!!! I saw this show on Sunday and it is definitely A MUST SEE!! The costumes, scenery and actors were amazing! Here is what they say on Wilma's website.
“Terrifically entertaining, highly theatrical!” -The New York Times
One of the most acclaimed and popular productions of the 20th Century, Amadeus has been honored with 5 Tonys®, 8 Oscars®, and extended London and Broadway runs. The Wilma is thrilled to open the 2007/08 Season with this modern masterpiece in a version rewritten since its original Broadway and film successes. What happens when mediocrity recognizes itself in the face of genius? Especially when genius comes in the form of a potty-mouthed former child prodigy? This is the challenge posed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the greatest composer of all time, unknowingly becomes the battleground of envious court composer Antonio Salieri’s strife with God. From Peter Shaffer, the master storyteller behind Equus and Black Comedy (produced by the Wilma in 2000), Amadeus combines intrigue, suspense, comedy, and passion with some of the most stirring music ever written.]
One of the most acclaimed and popular productions of the 20th Century, Amadeus has been honored with 5 Tonys®, 8 Oscars®, and extended London and Broadway runs. The Wilma is thrilled to open the 2007/08 Season with this modern masterpiece in a version rewritten since its original Broadway and film successes. What happens when mediocrity recognizes itself in the face of genius? Especially when genius comes in the form of a potty-mouthed former child prodigy? This is the challenge posed as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, perhaps the greatest composer of all time, unknowingly becomes the battleground of envious court composer Antonio Salieri’s strife with God. From Peter Shaffer, the master storyteller behind Equus and Black Comedy (produced by the Wilma in 2000), Amadeus combines intrigue, suspense, comedy, and passion with some of the most stirring music ever written.]
"...a tersely-crafted, mesmerizing production...the caliber of Director Jiri Zizka's production entranced me, his lightning quick pacing, the inclusion of Mozart’s music to intensify Salieri’s anguish, and stunning projected backdrops take a play where the central conflict is fought between Salieri and an unseen God, and ignites it into an emotionally-charged sensory explosion on the stage!"-EDGE Philadelphia, 10/3/07
Friday, September 7, 2007
my weekend pics 9/7-9/9...
Hey Everyone!!
Here is what made my list of things to do over the weekend...
Lots of things overlap so I won't be able to take it all in unfortunately.
Friday
- First Friday in Old City
- "Grove"- MBN Studios at 725 North 4th Street, starts at 5:00pm
Wissahickon light and life-size cast paper trees create an oddly mesmerizing forest deep in the urban environment of MBN Studios, at the launch of Louise Barteau Chodoff’s new video installation project, GROVE.
Saturday
- "Red" by Music & Motion Dance Company 2:00 and 8:00pm at Independence Seaport Museum, 211 S. Columbus Blvd., $5 (Funsavers Price) $10 (Regular Price)
Your eye is caught by a single color, RED. It is inescapable and compelling as senses are triggered and emotions aroused. When this color becomes the defining point of a relationship, one is caught up in whirlwind of seduction, passion, anger, romance and joy. Ultimately this color journey leads us to an empowering view of who we are and what is truly possible. Music and Motion Dance's new work RED, offers us an intimate look at relationships through the medium of movement, luscious visual imagery, differing human temperaments and undeniable beauty of self-discovery.
- Greenfest Philly 11:00-6:00pm South Street between 7th & 11th Streets, Free
Come explore the many ways that Philadelphia is Going Green—or could! Our rocking street festival features music, food, art and more than 120 exhibitors. They demo new, exciting solutions for living in an environmentally sensitive and just way.
- Concrete Jungle Exhibit 6:00-9:00pm Gallery 908A North 3rd Street, Free
Fringe Festival Opening Reception of Concrete Jungle: 6-9pm. Exhibiting local Philadelphia glass artists and their interpretations of the concrete jungle of Philadelphia. Live Demos, Music, Food and Refreshments.
- Tango/Salsa/Swing Dance Lessons & Open House Performances at University City Arts League, 4226 Spruce Street. 12:00-4:00pm
The Event is designed as a unique form of 'Open House'. Rather than a series of demonstrations, the range of classes held at the 41-year-old community arts center, will be illustrated in offbeat and unusual ways using interdisciplinary dance, visual and performance art. The unifying theme of all the performances will be 'Walls', with the primary focus being: what happens within these walls and what is our perception of walls, both physical and psychological?
Sunday
- Koresh Artist Showcase 6:00 and 8:00pm located at 2020 Chestnut St., $10
An evening of local dance. The show features work by artists from the Philadelphia area.
- Culture, Creativity, and the City 5:30-7:30pm located at The Painted Bride Art Center 230 Vine Street, Free
The Culture, Creativity and the City Town Hall Meeting is an opportunity to discuss the cultural policy issues relevant to artists, cultural workers, community members, elected officials, youth, and others, to learn from the successes and failures of other cities and to define our aspirations for the next administration.A wine and cheese reception follows the panel discussion. **Cecelia will also be presenting. Come see our professor in action!**
Again, make sure to check out the Philly Fringe Festival. There are a lot of different performances that are sure to catch your attention. The Festival runs from Aug 31-Sept 15.
Have a great weekend!!
Thursday, August 30, 2007
my weekend picks 8/31-9/3...
This is what made my cut of fun things to do this weekend...
Saturday
- "Vision of Hope" 11-7:30pm 50th & Baltimore- a free full day street festival and parade featuring artists Kindred the Fmaily Soul, Chavous, Mos Def, Anothony Colon, and Philadelphia Pan Stars amongst many other acts... http://www.n2nfestival.com/
Sunday
- Institute of Contemporary Art- free tours and admission 11:00-1:00pm located at UPENN 118 S. 36th Street, Philadelphia, PA Phone: 215-898-7108 http://www.icaphila.org/
- Jazz singer Lou Lanza performs at Prime Rib located at 17th & Locust from 5:00-9:00pm http://www.theprimerib.com/
Still on the hunt for fun things to do on Labor Day, anyone have any input feel free to share it with me.
Also make sure to check out the Philly Fringe Festival Schedule. There is something for everyone!
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