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December 2014

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Franklin Flea returns for the holiday season

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The Franklin Flea Holiday Market has returned to the historic Strawbridge’s Building at 8th and Market Streets every Saturday until Dec. 20.

About 50 vendors from across the city– from food to antiques and jewelry – set up shop Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with many following the theme of “up-cycling” wares. Franklin Flea, and its production company Fluxus were founded by Mark Vevle, a developer in the Philly scene who aims to utilize Philly’s public spaces with temporary retail, food and art.

Admission is free, and vendors are pay as you go.

Wednesday

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December 2014

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1812 Productions to host a new political comedy

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1812 Productions, a Philly theater company, will show its newest political comedy, “This Is The Week That Is” through Dec. 31 at Play’s and Players Theatre.

The comedy group used the 2014 midterm elections as inspiration for its latest show, which aims to keep audiences up to date on current national and local politics, by using satire.

Tickets start at $26 and vary in time depending on the day. Information about the show and how to purchase the tickets can be found on the group’s website.

Monday

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November 2014

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Fall vintage clothing show

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As fall is in full swing, The Alliance Francaise and CJ Tours have paired up to display vintage clothing on a fashion runway at The Racquet Club. The show will present designs created by Jamie Wei Huang –alongside Siste’s Fall – whose fall 2014 collection was inspired by war refugees’ artistic sides that were abandoned due to their attempts at survival. Tickets to the Nov. 6 show will vary between $30-70 depending on the seating area and time of purchase. Before and after the show, attendees will have the chance to visit CJ’s pop-up shop, as well as munch on food and drink refreshments. They will also be entered into a raffle, giving four attendees the opportunity to win a trip to New York City.

Monday

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November 2014

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Monster mash-up at the Bride

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The Painted Bride Art Center will hold a live concert on Oct. 30 in celebration of Halloween. The “Monster Mash-Up” will feature two clashing musical acts of different genres to bring forth a night infused with horrific frenzy. “Worldtown Sound System” is an eclectic band which uses typical instruments to compose blaring sound combinations ranging from house and classic funk to techno and Latin rhythms, whereas “Cask & Co.,” a recently formed band, generates booms of the 1950s rock and roll. The concert will commence at 9 p.m. and general admission is $15.

Monday

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November 2014

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Food trucks at film festivals

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Food trucks will take over Sansom Street on Oct. 23 as a part of the Philadelphia Film Festival. The 10-day film festival teamed up with The Food Trust’s Night Market Philadelphia to hold the event at PFS Roxy Theater on 2023 Sansom St., where an American Independent film directed by Lawrence Michael Levine will play. “Wild Canaries,” follows a Brooklyn couple’s “harebrained investigation” of the mysterious death of their neighbor.

Monday

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November 2014

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Runway of love to close

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Runway of Love, an attraction by Patrick Kelly at the Art Museum will close Nov. 30. The late designer was known for dressing many prominent people in the 1980s, like Bette Davis and Vanessa Williams. The exhibitions also included a range of programs like a fashion film series and a conversation about Patrick Kelly and his fashion designs and experience in his career with supermodel Pat Cleveland, writer Michael Gross and fashion journalist Carol Mongo.

Monday

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November 2014

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Dilworth Park to celebrate Octoberfest

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Center City will continue to celebrate OctoberFest at Dilworth Park this weekend with a cash-only beer garden hosted by Rosa Blanca Cafe. The park will also have vendors, live music, and family oriented activities. On Oct. 25, the park will host DJ Statik and Matthew Law of the Illvibe Collective and Son Little in front of City Hall and the Franklin Institute will also have hands-on science demonstrations. Face painting will be provided by Zipcar and Mural Arts Program will have pumpkin painting and button-making.

Monday

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November 2014

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Century 21 arrives at the gallery

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Century 21 will be opening its first Philadelphia store on Oct. 28 in The Gallery at Jefferson Station (formerly Market East Station). The high-end discount store is part of a larger plan to redevelop The Gallery’s stores and clientele. More retailers are expected to join The Gallery by Center City developers in the coming years, with the aspiration to bring more revenue to the area. The Philadelphia store will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony on 11 a.m. on Oct. 28, and the first 300 guests are set to receive gifts.

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February 2014

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The Vagina Monologues on Main Campus

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The annual Vagina Monologues performances will run this weekend starting

Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Underground at the Student Center, starting at 8:00pm. The

Wellness Resource Center is sponsoring the event, going along with the theme of

awareness women’s health issues. Tickets are $6 and will be sold Thursday,

February 6 in the Student Center Artium from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Cash or Diamond

Dollars are accepted.

The Vagina Monologues are a national event inspired by Eve Ensler’s interviews

with women from various cultures and backgrounds. Traditionally performed on

or around Valentine’s Day, the monologues are performed to spread awareness and

knowledge about many different types of Women’s issues. The proceeds of the show

are donated to V-day, a global movement that aims to end violence against women,

and other local women’s charities.