The Owlery

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Monthly Archive: March 2014

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The 5th World Water Day 5K Run/Walk

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Philadelphia’s 5th World Water Day 5K Run/Walk is returning on March 22. The walk is sponsored by Keiyo Soy Ministries, an organization that raises funds to provide for “clean water, sanitations facilities, and hygiene education in the Kerio Valley in the Rift Valley Province of northern Kenya.” Catch the discounted student entry fee of $20 ($25 on race day).  The event starts on Martin Luther King Drive at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.

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Music Sidebar

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3/18 The War on Drugs
Union Transfer
Doors at 8:00, Show at 8:30
$18
All Ages

Hometown rockers The War on Drugs have been enjoying a great deal of attention as of late. Their forthcoming record, “Lost in the Dream”, which is due out March 18, is currently streaming online via The Guardian, and displays a brazen showing of working class rock’n’roll pride with vocals that pay tribute to The Boss and lyrics that are deeply introspective. The Philly boys are looking to spread the good word of “Lost in the Dream” via a tour that’ll take them both through the states and Canada. Conveniently enough for the former Kurt Vile associates, their romp kicks off in their very own backyard at Union Transfer.

3/23 Solids, Cassavetes
Kung Fu Necktie
8:00
$10
21+

Straddling the line between delicate and dissonant, harsh and melodic, and bummed out and effervescent are two-piece emo act Solids. Thus far they’ve been flying a bit under the radar, but the release of a stellar 2014 LP entitled “Blame Confusion” may change that. The Montreal noise punk duo will be schlepping back to the great white north after paying Austin a visit for an extended stay at SXSW, and en route is a stop at Philadelphia’s Kung Fu Necktie.

3/24 Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Union Transfer
Doors at 8:00, Show at 8:30
$15
All Ages

Relentless upbeat and aggressively catchy electro indie pop from…Detroit? Yup. Despite gloomy surroundings, the Motor City duo finds plenty to be optimistic about, and channel this through an infectious blend of groove-friendly beats, fluttering synths, and shimmering guitar riffs. In support of their latest release, a full length entitled “The Speed of Things”, DEJJ are in the midst of a month and a half long full US tour.

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March 2014

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Stories of life in Northern Liberties to become book

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Northern Liberties has become an area that students, professionals and everything in-between flock to. Once an industrial neighborhood, it has now become a professional-hipster mecca. The Philadelphia History Museum is running an exhibit on the past and present of the neighborhood and new exhibits at museums usually call for different events around the city. On March 24 there will be an event called “Tell Your Northern Liberties Story.” Using your voice, writing, photos or any other media, everyone has the chance to tell their own stories involving Northern Liberties. The stories will have the opportunity to be added to the book “Stories of Northern Liberties” that will be available both at the library and exhibit. The event will be held at 6 p.m. at the Rodriguez Neighborhood Library at 6th and Girard streets.

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March 2014

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New exhibit focuses on minorities in baseball

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From now until Oct. 13 the exhibit, “Chasing Dreams: Baseball and Becoming American” will be on display at the National Museum of American Jewish History. Looking through old artifacts and collections, viewers will be able to see what it was like for a minority to be a part of “America’s favorite past time.” Whether it was the baseball player themselves, their family members or fans, life was different for the minority group and this will be displayed for the public.

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PYT Goes National

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Northern Liberties’ inventive burger joint and bar, PYT​,​ has been announced ​it will be opening locations in New York and Washington D.C.. According to Zagat, the restaurant signed a deal with Fransmart, a franchise consulting firm, to expand outside of Philadelphia. Fransmart has been in charge of chains like Elevation Burger and CaliBurger. In addition to NY and DC, there are more locations planned for Philadelphia and Dan Rowe of Fransmart has stated that people from Boston, Portland and Florida have already showed interest in branching out there.

PYT gained national attention themselves with their wacky burger creations through their recent spotlight on Good Morning America. Such creations have included the deep-fried Twinkie burger, deep-fried Eliio’s burger and burgers replacing the buns with their so-called Bacon Buns.

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Hot Diggity’s Hot Dog of the Month

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If you’re feeling adventurous enough to try chapulines​ – g​rasshoppers commonly eaten in certain areas of Mexico​ – ​on your hot dog then stop by Hot Diggity to try their Hot Dog of the Month, “El Perro Feliz”. Created through a team-up of Hot Diggity and Mexican restaurant Taqueria Feliz’s Chef Lucio Palazzo, this hot dog is topped off with black beans, avocado, onions, serrano chiles, a lime wedge​ ​and some of those crispy and spicy chapulines.

Hot Diggity has been known for their wild fusions of hot dogs and unconventional ingredients​.​ ​I​f you want to see what they’re all about, visit them at 630 South Street for hot dogs, fries and their current side dish special, buffalo bleu wings.

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Annual Subaru Cherry Blossom returns

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The Subaru Cherry Blossom Festival will return to Philly on Wednesday,​ running from​ April 2​-13.​ The​ ​festival will welcome spring with karaoke, sushi making classes, film showcases,​ ​discounted dinners and many more events all celebrating Japanese culture. The​ ​festival was started as an initiative to plant 1,000 cherry trees in Fairmount Park,​ ​which was accomplished in 2007. Since then, the initiative has expanded to include​ ​​​other regions in the area in the tree-planting project and over 50 events during the 4​-​​week festival.

Sunday

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March 2014

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Barnes Foundation shows “Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders”

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The Barnes Foundation will open a new exhibition, “Yinka Shonibare MBE: Magic Ladders,” by a British artist of Nigerian descent, Yinka Shonibare MBE. As an artist that plays with deconstruction and perspective, Shonibare uses life-sized mannequins to critique and challenge establishment in art in his newest installment. The exhibition is open every day 10 a.m.–6 p.m., Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m. and is closed on Tuesdays.

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March 2014

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Celtic Nights come to the Annenberg Center

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The Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Pennsylvania is hosting “Celtic Nights: A Night of Music, Song and Dance at the Zellerbach Theatre” on Saturday, March 15 at 8 p.m. Ticket prices vary, and the lowest priced seating is $20. The performance explores Celtic heritage with some of Ireland’s renowned musicians, singers and step dancers.