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September 2015

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Around Campus [09.08.15]

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PING PONG AT THE BELL TOWER

Student Center Operations will host games of ping pong at the Bell Tower today from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

According to events.temple.edu, students can stop by the Bell Tower in between classes to play some ping pong, learn about the activities at the Student Center’s Game Room and Cinema and “score some free swag!”

– Michaela Winberg

LAND THE JOB WORKSHOP

Randi Levitt, career coach at Temple’s Career Center, will hold a workshop tomorrow to help students develop their leadership skills. Students with leadership experience who are unsure of how to translate it into internships and employment are encouraged to join Levitt, who will focus on turning experiences into clear, result-focused bullet points.

The workshop will be held from noon to 1 p.m. in room 223 in the Howard Gittis Student Center. It is open to all undergraduate and graduate students.

– Olivia Zarzycki

CHIPOTLE CAREER DAY

Chipotle Mexican Grill will host its first ever National Career Day on Wednesday. From 8 to 11 a.m., every Chipotle in the United States will host about 60 group and individual interviews for potential employees. The restaurant plans to hire at least 4,000 new employees.

To register for an interview at the Temple location, applicants can visit nationalcareerday.com.

– Michaela Winberg

“TED 2” SCREENING

As a continuation of The Film Series at The Reel, “Ted 2” will be shown Thursday through Sunday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The Reel is a student-run movie theater located in the Lower Level of the Student Center South, and it shows movies two weekends per month during the semester.

The Box Office will sell tickets for $2 with an Owl Card and $4 for others. Students can stop by the Box Office to purchase tickets Wednesday through Friday from noon until 6 p.m.

Michaela Winberg

FLAG T-SHIRT RAFFLE

To honor the United States Military, Police, Fire and Emergency Services as part of a Sept. 11 memorial, Campus Recreation will host a flag T-shirt raffle all day on Friday. The event will occur in Suite 303 of Pearson Hall, and all students and faculty with Rec Center access are welcome to attend.

– Michaela Winberg

WORLD MUSIC PERFORMANCE

On Friday at 5 p.m., Rogerio Souza and Edinho Gerber, Brazilian guitarists, will hold a performance and conduct a lecture at Temple’s Rock Hall Auditorium. This event is open to all students, and will also satisfy the World Music requirement for Boyer undergraduate students.

– Olivia Zarzycki

D.C. INTERNSHIP INFO SESSION

On Monday, a guest from Temple’s partner in D.C., the Washington Center, will be speaking at an information session for anyone interested in the semester-long internships in Washington, D.C and Harrisburg by Temple’s Institute for Public Affairs.

The session will take place from to 2 to 4 p.m. in room 821 in Anderson Hall. These internships are open to Temple students of all majors and colleges in a wide range of positions in the public and private sector.

– Olivia Zarzycki

Tuesday

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April 2015

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Names Day, a bi-annual event, to take place on April 18

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Namas Day, a bi-annual festival presented by Philly Area Yoga, will take place on April 18. Philly Area Yoga is an online directory for yoga and wellness resources in the area. The festival aims to bring together the yoga community with workshops and master classes by local instructors and wellness professionals, as well as fun activities. Workshops will include things like a therapeutic backbending class from Mariel Freeman and “physical origami” taught by Johnathan Raiss, as well as presentations from acclaimed teachers like Dana Trixie Flynn, known as the “Janis Joplin of Yoga.”

A full-day pass is $125 while a half-day pass goes for $75.

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April 2015

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Quince Productions reviving ‘Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Play’

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Quince Productions, a nonprofit theater company dedicated in challenging stereotypes, is bringing back its 2014 show, “Standing on Ceremony: The Gay Marriage Plays” for two benefit shows on April 19 and 26. The production is a collection of stories looking at the topic of same-sex marriage from a variety of perspectives from the likes of contemporary writers like Paul Rudnick, Neil LaBute, Moisés Kaufman and José Rivera. Proceeds from the two shows will go toward benefiting Quince Productions’ annual GayFest!, the LGBTQ story archive “I’m From Driftwood” and LGBTQ organization Equality PA.

Both shows will be held at the Walnut Street Theatre, at 7 p.m., with a $25 admission price.

Tuesday

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April 2015

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Eastern State Penitentiary pop-up museum and discussion

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For five more days, Eastern State Penitentiary’s third annual “Pop-Up Museum” will continue to be on display until April 12. The 2015 theme is escapes, so the exhibit features some of the Penitentiary’s historic memorabilia that are usually stored in the archives, ranging from inmate-written magazines to shanks. The “Pop-Up Museum” is included with a $14 general admission, or $10 with a student ID.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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South Street Headhouse District hosts Easter events

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Celebrate Easter Sunday with a day of festivities at South Street Headhouse District’s 84th annual Easter Promenade on April 5. The free parade starts at 12:30 p.m. on Passyunk Avenue and South Street, ending at 2nd Street Plaza, and includes music from the Philadelphia Freedom Band. A Bunny Hop event and prizes will be awarded for best-dressed contests. A Easter menu brunch at restaurant spots on South Street will also be available.

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March 2015

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Food trucks and music return to the Porch at 30th Street

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University City’s Porch at 30th Street Station is celebrating warmer spring weather with a month of specially featured food trucks and lunchtime entertainment. Throughout April, Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., two different food trucks will serve lunch every day. Tuesdays through Fridays will feature performances from a variety of artists.

On April 2, there will be hoop dancing and food from Farm Truck and Sum Pig food trucks.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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Original show to be held at XFINITY Live!

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Shore Bets Unique Entertainment will present an all-original show, “To XFINITY Live! and Beyond,” at Victory Beer Hall at XFINITY Live! on April 3. Six locally based artists, featuring Octane, GoodMan Fiske, Carrie Brzezinski, Crisbie, Victoria Watts and Stall Speed, will be playing live. Tickets for the 7 p.m. show are $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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Monthly dance party to be held on April 1 at nightclub

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Tribe is a monthly dance party for all ages featuring DJs Adam B and Mike Saga.The DJs will play alternative, ‘80s, electro, gothic and industrial music. This month’s event is trickster-themed night at Trilogy Nightclub on 601 Spring Garden St. Finish off April Fool’s Day dressed as a  “trickster,” like Harley Quinn, Joker, or a jester. There will also be stand-up comedy from Hannah Harkness and Rachel Fogletto, performing in the 21+ hookah lounge at 11 p.m. The event is from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. with a $7 cover charge, and drink specials lasting until 11 p.m.

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March 2015

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Frankford Hall to host Nerd Nite on April 1

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Nerd Nite, a monthly night of nerdy presentations, will take place on April 1 at Frankford Hall. Starting at 7:30 p.m., the show will feature a talk from Jonathan Iwry on the technique of improvisation in everyday life, a presentation from Nicholas Galitzki on the process of how stars form from large clouds of dust and gas in our galaxy and a finale from Michael Ceriello on the airplane crashes that helped shape airline rules and regulations. Doors open at 4 p.m., and a $5 cover includes happy hour specials all night.

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March 2015

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‘Dirty Dancing’ the musical to show through April 5

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Broadway Philadelphia continues its 2015-16 season with “Dirty Dancing – The Classic Story on Stage” at the Kimmel Center’s Academy of Music through April 5. The 1987 Oscar-winning film starred Jennifer Grey as Frances “Baby” Houseman, who falls in love with a camp’s dance instructor, Johnny Castle, played by Patrick Swayze. Now a worldwide phenomenon, the stage adaptation retells the classic story with all its dancing and original music, including such hits like “Hungry Eyes” and “Hey Baby,” as well as “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”

Dates and times vary with tickets ranging from $40.50 to $120.50.