How bout them Wildcats? Nova ripped Duke last night and it was great to see. Think they can beat Pitt?
This week has been fun for me as I attended a concert at the Beacon Theatre with my dad in NYC. It was his first concert since I went with him to see The Who in 1990 at Giants Stadium. Outside the theatre, I saw someone get a summons for smoking pot in the street. The person did not get arrested – progress, right? I also attended Philly Mag’s Martini Madness which was a nice event although the venue was way too small.
This weekend we have two new bars opening in Rittenhouse: Ladder 15 (15th and Sansom) and Adesso at (15th and Walnut). http://app.mobilestorm.com/stun/onlinePreview.php?t=MzM0NHwzODMyMXx6d2lja0BtYXJrendpY2suY29tfDI3NzcwN3w0NTEzODcyNnw0NDg2MTU= And recently Strongbox opened (reviews below) at the old Monkey Bar. This upcoming week we have the 3rd anniversary of Zee Bar (http://www.zee-bar.com). I think these openings and anniversary explain a lot about where center city is heading and the progress already made.
I finally picked up my gun permit. If anyone has some suggestions for me, please email me.
I have a friend looking to pick up some waitress shifts in town. Can anyone give her any job leads?
City Chase is back for a second year. I heard good things about the event. More info below.
And lastly, it is time to boycott Kodak Gallery if you post your photos there. After being free, they are now charging $5 to use their service. Time to move to Flickr or other sites…..
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1) PHILLY NEWS
A) MORE PHILLY TAX INCREASES Mayor Nutter’s proposed $3.84 billion budget drew criticism from City Council members. Together with the tax hikes, which would be temporary, Nutter's chief deficit-closing tactic is to target the pay, pensions, health care, and work rules of the city's 23,197-member workforce. His proposals - which would freeze salaries for five years, lower city contributions to union health plans, reorganize the pension system, and reduce holidays, among other steps - would save $637 million over five years if he can clear a series of enormous political and contractual hurdles. The plan calls for a two-year hike in the property tax, specifically a hike of 19 percent in 2010 and a smaller increase, 14.5 percent over the current rate, in 2011. That is estimated to raise $272 million. In addition, Nutter is seeking approval from state lawmakers to increase the sales tax from 7 percent to 8 percent for three years, generating $342 million. Nutter also announced an assortment of new fees - including for commercial trash collection and over-the-counter medications at city health centers - and service cuts totaling $300 million over five years. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 3/20/09
B) PHILLY POPOLUATION INFO Philadelphia's annual declines in population have slowed: estimates for 2008 show a decline in population of just 1,200 people from the year before. The city lost nearly 38,000 residents in the five-year period prior to that. Most of the suburban counties in southeastern Pennsylvania have seen marginal growth in recent years. Source: Philadelphia Inquirer; 3/19/09
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2) Furniture for sale.
Sofa with coordinating chaise lounge, and 2 piece bedroom set. Neutral beige sofa with decorative throw pillows and coordinating olive green microsuede chaise lounge. Bedroom is neutral light washed wood. Large dresser with coordinating 2 piece armoire. Please e-mail me if you are interested, pictures are available at your request. I am very negotiable on price! kimberly1215@comcast.net
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3) 2 HOUR OPEN VODKA BAR
LOTUS LOUNGE SKYY VODKA OPEN BAR
2 HOUR OPEN VODKA BAR THIS SATURDAY MARCH 28, 2009 RSVP WITH FREE ADMISSION @ http://freeskyyonsaturday.eventbrite.com/
LOTUS LOUNGE, 101 N 20TH ST. CENTER CITY PHILADELPHIA (CORNER OF 20TH & ARCH) SECURE PARKING IN REAR OF BUILDING.
VISIT OUR NEW SITE @ WWW.LOTUSPHILLY.COM
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4) CITY CHASE
The World’s Largest Urban Adventure Series is coming back to Philly on May 16th. Sign up today for a full day of laughter, adventure and discovery as you navigate your way around Philly competing in a variety of physical, mental and humorous challenges. You’ll get dirty. You’ll get wet. You’ll do something gross. Most of all you and your teammate will have an absolute blast with great stories to tell afterwards. Sign up or get more information at www.citychaseusa.com. &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
5) Drink Beer...Save the Earth
Green Village Philadelphia is partnering with Philadelphia Brewing Company for an Earth Month fundraiser. During Earth month (April 15-May 15) we encourage you to help us build an eco-village right here in Philadelphia by drinking a pint (or two...or three...) of Philadelphia Brewing Company's Fleur de Lehigh. $1 will be donated to Green Village Philadelphia for every pint sold by participating bars and restaurants all across Philadelphia. See, we make it easy. We're not asking you to plant a tree or install solar panels on your home (although that would be an excellent idea)...just sit back and enjoy a delicious pint of Fleur de Lehigh.
We’d also love to have you enjoy some Fleur de Lehigh and other PBC brews with our Green Village board members and volunteers and supporters. We're holding a Green Village Philadelphia bash at the Philadelphia Brewing Company on May 17th from 5-9pm. We'll have great food donated by Cosmic Catering and the Night Kitchen Bakery and of course Fleur de Lehigh courtesy of PBC. We'll also have some great all American roots music - country, rockabilly, blues, swing, and rock and roll and dancing too so wear your party dress and or dancing shoes! Live music provided by The Estelles, The Rockafillys and Jim Fogarty and the Tonebenders. For tickets and more information go to www.greenvillagephiladelphia.org.
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6) The Unofficial Phillies Season Home Opener Pep Rally!
JL Sullivan's Sports Lounge at The Park Hyatt Bellevue 200 South Broad St, Philadelphia, PA
Saturday, April 4, 2009 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM The talk of the town will be JL Sullivan's for this amazingly fun party to show support and root on our World Champion Phillies as they start their season on Sunday afternoon. Check out what a deal we have set up for you...
Your first drink is FREE. Drink specials til midnight including: all red mixed drinks and martinis, red house wine, domestic beers, $1 red jello shots, and discounted "anything red" shots. PLUS, everyone that is on the guestlist will be a FREE Official Rally Towel and will have the chance to win prizes including Phillies Tickets!! We will be replaying the winning game throughout the night. Stop by and relive the experience that changed Philadelphia forever.
Get on the guest list for your free rally towel and discounted $8 cover charge ($10 if you are not on the list). Wear your Phillies gear and we will take another $2 off your cover at the door. People, we want to see a SEA OF RED PHILLIES FANS at this party!! Tell your friends, have everyone get on the list below. http://www.youngprofessionalevents.com/?from=popphil
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7) Palace at the Ben Launches Daily Lunch Buffet Palace at the Ben announces a new all-you-can-eat buffet luncheon, every day from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for $9.95 per person. This is a great option for people who love the value of a buffet but want the high quality and ambiance for which Palace at the Ben is known. The menu will include vegetarian and non-vegetarian appetizers, chicken and vegetable entrees, salads, sides, desserts, and fresh naan brought tableside. All items will be rotated on a daily basis, except for signature items like Tandoori Chicken, Navratan Korma, Naan, and Daal Makhani.
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8) CASINO PARTY BUS
Saturday, June 13th, 2009 Atlantic City, NJ
Bus Pick Up: 12:45 p.m. @ Montgomery Mall, Strawbridge’s Parking Lot, 2nd Floor, Poles #16 & #17 Bus Drop Off: 3:00 p.m. @ Casino To Be Determined Bus Pick Up: 9:00 p.m. @ Casino To Be Determined Bus Drop Off: 11:00 p.m. @ Montgomery Mall, Strawbridge’s Parking Lot, 2nd Floor, Poles #16 & #17
Cost pp: $30.00 per person (last year we got $18 back!!!!!)
The party bus is B.Y.O.B. Alcoholic beverages, food and coolers ARE allowed on the bus and can remain on the bus during the day. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase on the bus. A tip for the Hagey bus driver will be collected on the bus (at least $1 per person is recommended). A feature movie will be available on the ride home. Must be 21 years or older. Children are not permitted. Sorry folks, no refunds! The sale of tickets is first-come-first-served! For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact CHANDA at chanda_berrios@comcast.net or (215) 787-8421
For those of you who have joined us in the past, welcome back! For those of you newbies, welcome aboard! Just remember one thing: what happens on the party bus . . . stays on the party bus!
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9) DONATE YOUR TIME WITH SENIORS
Give a Hand - Get Connected Seniors are the eyes and ears of a neighborhood, but sometimes they need a helping hand. You can make the difference. http://www.pcacares.org/connect.aspx
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10) HOUSES AVAILABLE
A) ROXBOROUGH, PA: Jamestown street, Looking for qualified tenant to rent a 3-bedroom, 2-story apartment including 1.5 bath, garage, and deck in back of unit. Convenient to buses, train, golf course, park, Manyunk, Roxborough Hospital and Philadelphia U. Rent has been significantly reduced. If interested contact Barry Flanagan, 610-825-5000. Tell Barry Felicia sent you on behalf of CPT Andre McCoy. Picture at: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/602-Jamestown-St-Philadelphia-PA-19128
B) This lovely unfurnished apartment will be available May 15. Located in Queen Village, it's a very nice location, with a coffee shop on the corner, and the 24/7 (former Wawa), too. For Pete's Sake is a cool corner bar nearby. It's close to Columbus Blvd., 95, Washington Ave., South Street, Society Hill, Bella Vista, the Italian Market, and Old City. The building is pet-friendly. There is a gated parking lot with one space for the apartment. Additionally, there's coin-op laundry in the basement and an elevator. The apartment got a makeover 2 years ago. The kitchen has stainless-steel appliances and granite countertops, as well as a dishwasher. There are hardwood floors on both levels and a built-in bookcase in the living room. It's bi-level, so the bedrooms are upstairs, as well as the two bathrooms. 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms! Central air. First and last month's rent, as well as security deposit of one month's rent ($1400) expected on signing of the lease. Application required. You pay Peco and PGW, and whatever cable you choose to use. robinklinger@msn.com
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11) STRONG BOX REVIEWS
A) http://www.phillychitchat.com/2009/03/philadelphias-strongbox-is-now-open.html B) http://www.philebrity.com/2009/03/20/surely-the-hilariously-douchebaggy-rhetoric-of-strongbox-deserves-some-kind-of-award/
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12) ROOMIE NEEDED
$500. Room mate needed for BRAND NEW LUXURY house in Center City/ Graduate Hospital Looking for roommate for BRAND NEW LUXURY 4 bedrooms house in Grad Hospital (16th & Christian). Bedroom is 15’ X 12’ with large closet. $500 plus utilities. Furnished Kitchen w/ SS Appliances. Furnished Living Room/ Dining Room. Washer/Dryer. Central Air/Heat. Hardwood Floors. Backyard for Summer Bar-B-Cues. Cable/Wireless Internet. echeng82@yahoo.com 215-971-4502
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13) Wine Tasting Dinners at Mission Grill Every Wednesday
Each and every Wednesday night, Mission Grill offers a Wine Tasting Dinner in addition to it's already delicious menu. Now you choose to do a Wine Tasting instead of the A La Carte Menu. But again this is a special and it's offered only on WEDNESDAYS! For just $40, you will receive a Three Course Tasting Menu paired with delicious wines. It's an awesome way to spend a night with a special someone or groups of friends.
Enjoy the sounds of a DJ and the ambiance of a cool Southwestern restaurant. MISSION JUST ADDED COMMUNAL TABLES TOO! IF YOU'D LIKE TO BOOK A RESERVATION BETWEEN 6PM AND 11PM, CALL MISSION GRILL DIRECTLY AT 215-636-9550.
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14) PW LISTENER PARTY
On Saturday, March 28, Philadelphia Weekly will participate in a global listener party, showcasing local artists who created an album in the 28 days of February! The global listener party is part of the RPM Challenge ’09 whose mission, as stated on their website (www.rpmchallenge.com) is simple, “Record an album in 28 days just because you can. That’s 10 songs or 35 minutes of original material recorded during the month of February.”
This year’s RPM Challenge will be at the South Philly Bar & Grill, located at 1235 E. Passyunk Avenue. The bar will have drink specials for all guests and PW is running an informal RSVP on the RPM website. The event is open to the public. You can view event details at www.philadelphiaweekly.com or www.rpmchallenge.com. There will be a live “jukebox” playing on the RPM website from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. in addition to the regional parties on Saturday.
For more information about the RPM Challenge or Philadelphia Weekly, contact Lauren Reilly at 215-599-7612 or by e-mail, lreilly@reviewpublishing.com.
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15) OPEN MIC NIGHT
http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=606
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16) PHISH ARTICLE
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17) SUSAN KOMEN EVENT
The spring Komen Philadelphia P.I.N. Stripes (Philanthropy. Insights. Networking.) event is shaping up to be one hot time for young professionals. Not only will our April 1 event be held in the brand-new “sizzling” Union Trust Philadelphia Steakhouse, but we have confirmed a lineup of incredible speakers… including a top executive straight from the office of our city’s own 2008 World Champions of Baseball, the Philadelphia Phillies! The event promises to be an excellent opportunity for you to check out the new, upscale Steakhouse, as well as network with a multitude of career-minded individuals like you. Plus, we’re bringing you a guest panel like no other which will offer everyone powerful professional insights:
Chaka Fattah, Jr., Chief Marketing Officer, Real Estate Mogul Corp. Michael Stiles, Senior Vice President, Administration & Operations, Philadelphia Phillies Frances Jones, Asst. General Manager, Government Affairs, SEPTA Andrea Chila, Owner, Pileggi Boutique David H. Lipson, President, Philadelphia Magazine Event Date: Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Cocktails (which are included in the ticket price of $) begin at 6:00. Go to www.komenphiladelphia.org and click on the Events section to register for this exciting event!
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18) HELLCAT BURLESQUE
The Shake Shack!! The happening begins Wednesday April 1st @ Valanni 1229 Spruce St. Miss Athena Onatopp of Hellcat Burlesque and DJ Reve of Kinky Boots bring you weekly lounge and dance, spinning 60’s and 70’s Motown, Soul, Funk, Retro Rock, & French Pop. All this auditory goodness topped off with live Go-Go beauties dancing all night! Weekly drink specials will be featured to get you loose, and get you grooving! Free admission. Celebrate your mid-week with swinging sounds and people!
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19) MANAYUNK BUNNY HOP
Event: Manayunk Bunny Hop Bar Crawl in Manayunk to support Fox Chase Cancer Center
Start Time: Saturday, April 4 at 6:00pm End Time: Saturday, April 4 at 10:00pm To see more details and RSVP, follow the link below: http://www.facebook.com/n/?event.php&eid=54585538102&mid=3227a1G2b9613eeG20886d9G7
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