The Owlery

The features blog of The Temple News

Monthly Archive: January 2014

Friday

31

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Sean Paul plays Trocadero, ends set half-hour in

Written by , Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Music

Wired 96.5 radio held its second annual 96 Cent show at the Trocadero last night. The anticipation was at an all time high because reggae artist, Sean Paul was headlining. The dark shade wearing, Mohawk-rocking artist tried to show the eager audience that he still has the right temperature.

Opening performances included DJ Bonics, Chill Moody, and more notably, Freeway, a rapper who was born and raised in North Philadelphia. Freeway especially got the attention of the audience as he lyrically reminisced about places he used to go in the city. After a seemingly long intermission and crowd hyping session from members of the radio station, Paul descended stairs from the back of the stage area and leaped into the spotlight.

“Are all you ladies ready to have a good time?” Paul screamed. He later broke into dance, and the crowd shortly followed. People of all ages and cultures spread out in the balcony and floor area and could be seen grooving to the dancehall inspired beats.

Songs from “The Trinit”y album,  including “Give It up to Me,” “We Be Burnin’,” and “Temperature” were fan favorites. The energy level seemed very dependent on how old or new the song was, as most audience members were more acquainted with works of Paul’s that was longer than three years.

During his set, Paul would shout out projects that he was working on including the production of his sixth studio album, “Full Frequency” that will feature collaborations with artists like Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj, 2 Chainz, and Juicy J. The album is set to be released on Feb. 18.

Thirty minutes into his performance, Paul abruptly ended his set and left the stage, leaving his audience wondering if he was going to come back and perform more. The DJ spun tracks for about 10 more minutes and wished everyone off as concertgoers journeyed back into the cold.

Thursday

30

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Sixty Vocab to visit Main Campus

Written by , Posted in Around Campus, Living

On Friday, Jan. 31, co-founder of Philadelphia-based company Sixty Vocab Kim Ramirez  will meet with Temple’s head of the foreign language department, Louis Mangione. Kara Gualrapp of Sixty Vocab will join in the meeting.

Sixty Vocab provides online foreign language learning for those learning English as a second language. Its name is derived from the notion that after learning 2,000 words, a speaker will know 60 percent of a language. The company uses computer game-like activities to help English learners grasp conversational vocab.

Those who use Sixty Vocab must guess what a word is in seven seconds after seeing, hearing and typing the word. After the guess correctly, they will see the word less. This memorization principle is the basis of Sixty Vocab’s instruction.

Ramirez and Mangione will discuss Sixty Vocab’s Instructor Dashboard program. The program is intended to help professors be aware of student progress and knowledge in and outside of the classroom.

Thursday

30

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

New owner for Burger and Cheese Busz

Written by , Posted in Around Campus, Living

The Burger and Cheese Busz, has recently begun a total overhaul that started with the business being sold by its previous owner, Juno Park. Peter Shin, the truck’s new owner, plans on making some major changes within the next few months, but doesn’t anticipate that the food will change.

“We’re going to be getting a new truck soon- it’s going to have a whole new design with some crazy graphics,” Shin said. “But we won’t be changing the menu because everything on it sells so well.”

The Burger and Cheese Busz, located on Norris Street near the Tyler School of Art, has been on campus since March 2011 and quickly became a campus staple due to its vast selection of specialty burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.

Thursday

30

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Sarah Sze. at The Fabric Workshop and Museum

Written by , Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment

The Fabric Workshop and Museum located on 1214 Arch Street is currently hosting installations by artist Sarah Sze. Spectators can tour the three floors of the exhibition at no cost.

Sze molds commonplace objects into intricate and sophisticated presentations that leave viewers questioning both the triviality and significance of the familiar. In one room, viewers are surrounded by what looks like massive boulders, while in another room viewers walk, guided by tiny spotlights on the floor, through a stream of altered newspapers. Through her work, Sze invokes a sense of wonder and puzzlement that challenges current perceptions of time and space. Her work been featured in museums around the world.

The Fabric Workshop and Museum is open 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Thursday

30

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Philadelphia Auto Show set for this weekend, gives goers a chance to win a free car

Written by , Posted in Arts & Entertainment

The 2014 Philadelphia Auto Show runs from Feb. 8-16 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on 11th and Arch streets. Find – and potentially drive – your dream car out of the selection of more than 700 vehicles on display. The show will run Monday through Friday starting at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m, Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Adult tickets are $12 and can be purchased online or at the show.

Thursday

30

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Philadelphia Theatre Company shows “Tribes” from now until Feb. 23

Written by , Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theater

Now through Feb. 23, the Philadelphia Theatre Company is showing. “Tribes,” a compelling story cataloging the experiences of a deaf man named Billy. The play, by Nina Raine and Stuart Carden, has already recieved a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Play in 2012. The story follows Billy growing up in a loud, drama-filled family where no body would take the patience to learn sign language, forcing him to understand how to read lips instead.

Feeling as though he could never communicate, Billy falls in love with a woman who will soon be losing her own hearing. Growing up with deaf parents herself, she already knows how to use sign language and starts to teach Billy. This new lesson gives Billy his own sense of power and shows communication in a way that has never been done for him. Learning how to deal with being accepted and being a part of people’s lives is what Billy has to learn to deal with next. Tickets are currently going between the prices of $46-$59.

Thursday

30

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Philadelphia Art Alliance craft sale scheduled from Feb. 1-9

Written by , Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment

This year will mark the second annual “Shop on the Square Craft and Design Sale” by the Philadelphia Art Alliance, an organization that celebrates local artists. The event is free for Art Alliance members and $5 for others. The money raised from the entry fees will go towards exhibitions and other programs curated by the Art Alliance. Inside the event will be an array of unique items like handmade clothing, jewelry, home goods, accessories and more. The sale will be taking place from Feb. 1-9 at the Philadelphia Art Alliance, located on 251 S. 18th Street.

Saturday

4

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

FringeArts gets new additions

Written by , Posted in Art, Arts & Entertainment

Once called the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe will now be a year-long operation under the name of FringeArts. Underneath the Benjamin Franklin Bridge used to be a firehouse pumping station which has now turned into an artistic purpose. There is now a 232-seated theater which will host theatrical performances and other artistic events all year round. The space will also include an 830 square foot studio for rehearsal space. Events are taking place now, but the restaurant built with the space as an outdoor plaza open in the spring of 2014.

Thursday

2

January 2014

0

COMMENTS

Center City Restaurant Week Returns

Written by , Posted in Arts & Entertainment

More than a hundred Center City restaurants will open their doors and offer discounted meals when the Center City District Restaurant Week returns at the end of the month.

Three-course dinners will be offered at a reduced $35 per person while lunches will be $20 per person.

Center City District Restaurant Week will run from Jan. 19-24 then again from Jan. 26-30. For those on the go, a mobile app has been released with the ability to see participating restaurants, menus and to make reservations.

For more information and to see a list of  restaurants, visit the official website or check them out on Twitter.