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Monthly Archive: 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.

 

Tuesday

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March 2015

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SquareBurger reopens for 2015 season in franklin square

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The Stephen Starr-owned burger stand, SquareBurger, made its return to Franklin Square on March 21 in preparation for its 2015 season. Known for its signature Cake Shake, made with Tastykake Butterscotch Krimpet, vanilla ice cream and a swirl of butterscotch, SquareBurger also features a classic lineup of burgers, hot dogs and fries. The restaurant hours for the rest of March are from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, and from April to October, opening and closing times vary, which are listed on the official website.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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‘Welcome To Night Vale’ podcast premieres at Keswick Theatre

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“Welcome To Night Vale,” the popular bi-monthly podcast in the form of a radio show set in the fictional desert town of Night Vale, is making its first Spring 2015 tour stop at Glenside’s Keswick Theatre on March 26. Featuring Cecil Baldwin as the narrator, Cecil Palmer, the show will also premiere a brand new script from writers Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, as well as live music by Disparition and a live weather broadcast from musical guest, Dessa.

The show is at 8 p.m. and tickets are $30.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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Five Dollar Comedy Week returns with 30 new shows

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The week of affordable Philly comedy returns with Five Dollar Comedy Week, running from now through March 29 at its new home, the Plays & Players Theatre. This year, 30 new original comedy shows and workshops will premiere, including Hillary Rea’s “Rashomon,” where four storytellers will recount the same story from differing points of view, and Aaron Nevins’ “Donut Tasting” workshop, where attendees will get to learn “the only way to truly enjoy a donut,” with pastries provided by Dottie’s Donuts.

Tickets to shows are $5, or a $25 wristband can be purchased that gives access to every show for the week.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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‘To Impress Upon’ Art Exhibition wraps up at Cerulean Arts

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March 27 and 28 marks the last weekend for the group exhibition, “To Impress Upon,” presented by the art gallery and studio Cerulean Arts in Fairmount. Artists including Millicent Krouse, Dan Miller and Ron Rumford employ different printmaking processes to manifest each individual vision. Landscapes, abstract maps and figurative compositions make up this free exhibit.

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March 2015

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Philadelphia Love Run returns

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The American Association for Cancer Research Foundation partnered with CGI Racing last year to host the Philadelphia Love Run half-marathon selling out to more than 10,000 runners.

This year, the half-marathon will return on March 29, starting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and ending at Benjamin Franklin Parkway. It will feature a post-race after party. The Love Run race weekend will begin with an athletic expo held at Citizens Bank Park on March 27 and 28.

 

Tuesday

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March 2015

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Flower show now open in Center City’s grand court

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The annual Macy’s Flower Show is now open in the Center City store’s Grand Court. The show features displays of a variety of flowers, trees and other greens. Special events are happening throughout the week, including an art class in Greek Hall on the third floor of Macy’s on March 26. Guided tours are available for $10 per person.

The show runs through April 4.

 

Tuesday

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March 2015

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Philadelphia singers perform Saturday

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The Philadelphia Singers will perform on Saturday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Lew Klein Hall at Temple Performing Arts Center.

The event will feature the paired works of Menotti’s “The Unicorn, The Gorgon and The Manticore” and the East Cost premiere of Jake Heggie’s “The Radio Hour.” Both works were chosen to explore the concept of the choir as both the storyteller and the character in the fantastical and imaginative tales and music. “The Radio Hour” is a blended form that includes a choir, one silent actor and dancer and a small instrumental ensemble. With David Hayes as the artistic director and Sean Curran as the choreographer, tickets are available through The Philadelphia Singers’ website.

Tuesday

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March 2015

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Tomlinson hosts Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker”

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Thornton Wilder’s “The Matchmaker” is an American play about the relationship between love and money. The play centers on the charming and charismatic character Dolly Levi. Dolly gets hired by the rich widower Horace Vandergelder to help broker fortunate marriages for himself and his niece Ermengarde, but Dolly has other plans.

Filled with “mistaken identities, near-misses and a wild romp through 19th century New York,” The Matchmakers proves false the old saying that money can’t buy happiness. The first showing is Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. It will run until April 4 with alternating showings at 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. “The Matchmaker” will show in Tomlinson Theater. Tickets are $10 with TUid and can be purchased in the Temple Theaters box office.

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March 2015

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H. Wayne Snider guest lecture series continues

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The H. Wayne Snider Distinguished Guest Lecturer series will continue Wednesday from noon to 12:50 p.m. in the Alter Hall Auditorium Room A031. In this installment, Janice Abraham will be presenting. Abraham is the President and CEO of United Educators. In her roles, Abraham is responsible for developing and executing business strategy and operational plans for the risk management and insurance company.

Previously, Abraham served as the chief financial officer and treasurer at Whitman College and an international banker for J. P. Morgan. She was also appointed as the first woman chair of the board of governors of the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America in 2009. Abraham earned her bachelor’s degree from American University and her MBA from the Wharton school at the University of Pennsylvania. Abraham’s discussion is free and open to all.     

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