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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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March 2014

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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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March 2014

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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.

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January 2014

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Center City Restaurant Week Returns

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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.

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Acclaimed Philly artist dies

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On Thursday, Dec. 26, Philadelphia artist and Lower Merion school teacher Todd Marrone passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39.

Known for his pop-art style, his murals can be seen throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Marrone was also a well loved art teacher for Welsh Valley Middle School. Chris Hall, principal for Welsh Valley, released a statement that school officials will help students process the lost within the upcoming weeks.

He leaves behind his wife Heather and two children.

Marrone last tweeted on Dec. 23, “Get that figgy pudding away from me.”

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In 2014, Shakespeare turns 450

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Philadelphia has a lot to look forward to in the upcoming New Year, with the opening of places like Venice Beach in Manayunk and the Dilworth Plaza next to city hall. Both projects, however, are not slated to open until the spring/summer.

Luckily, theater and literature fans will have something to celebrate just as the New Year rings in. The entire year of 2014 has been named Year of the Bard: Shakespeare at 450 in dedication to William Shakespeare. With programs and events occurring throughout 2014, Year of the Bard will kick-off in on January with events, including an exhibit of some of the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Shakespeare pieces and items on Jan. 29. Eventually it will cultivate with a large birthday party on April 23 for Shakespeare.

For more information and a list of events visit the Free Library’s website.

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