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Japan Disaster Relief
March 17th, 2011

Now through Saturday, 10% of all in store and online sales at Joan Shepp will be donated to the Red Cross for the Japanese disaster.  Shop now for this great cause!

Joan Shepp
1616 Walnut Street
215.735.2666
www.joanshepp.com

The 611 Lifestyle Pop-up
December 1st, 2010

611lifestylepicJust in time for holiday shopping, The 611 Lifestyle will fill the storefront of 131 South 18th Street for one weekend only. This new line from Philadelphia DJ Nigel Richards recently launched online and features clothing and accessories for men and women. On December 11 from 10am – 8pm and December 12 from 11am – 6pm, this pop-up store will give customers the opportunity to see and feel the line firsthand.

 

 

The 611 Lifestyle Pop-up, 131 South 18th Street, www.611lifestyle.com

Kiehl’s Friends and Family Event
November 19th, 2010

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Celebrate the holiday season with a great offer from Kiehl’s. From Friday, November 26 to Tuesday, November 30 enjoy 20% off all your purchases made at the store.  Just mention the 20% off sale to receive your discount.

Kiehl’s, 1737 Walnut Street, 215.636.9936, www.kiehls.com

“The Barrel of a Gun” Movie Premiere
September 15th, 2010

Tickets are now available for the September 21st premiere of the documentary “The Barrel of a Gun” at the Merriam Theater. Watch Hill’s gripping trailer at www.youtube.com/thebarrelofagun, follow news about the film on Facebook (Search: The Barrel of a Gun) and on Twitter @thebarrelofagun.

Tickets for the premiere are on sale at www.kimmelcenter.org at two basic price points: $46.99 for general admission and $100 for the VIP ticket, which includes premium seating and entrance to the exclusive after-party at The Irish Pub at 1123 Walnut Street. A portion of the premiere’s proceeds will be donated to the Daniel Faulkner Educational Grant Fund, a 501 (c) 3, which provides educational grants to children whose parents were the victims of violent crimes.

Merriam Theater, 250 South Broad Street, www.kimmelcenter.org

Philadelphia Theatre Company is Celebrating 35 Years
August 28th, 2010

In honor of its 35th Year, The Philadelphia Theatre Company, located at Broad and Lombard streets, is offering $35 tickets for each production! A 4-Play Series package costs only $140, a 3-Play Series cost only $105. *This deal is only featured through September 20, 2010!

The Philadelphia Theatre’s 2010-2011 season includes:

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
November 12th – December 12th
“Irresistible, riotously …………funny and remarkably …ingenious!” –The New York Times

Race
January 21st-February 13th
“Race, like sex, is a subject …..on which it is near impossible………to tell the truth! ” –David Mamet

Let Me Down Easy
March 18th – April 10th
“(Smith is) the most…..exciting individual…..in American theatre!” –Newsweek

Ruined
May 20th – June 12th
“Strong, absorbing, and………….never less than ….compelling!” –The New Times

35th Anniversary Special: PTC Readings with Playwrights in Residence!
* Free! Subscribers receive Priority Seating
To find out more, visit PhiladelphiaTheatreCompany.org or call 215.985.0420.

Jersey Boys in Philly!
August 27th, 2010

From September 30th – December 12th 2010, Jersey Boys will be playing at Philadelphia’s Forrest Theatre! Directed by Des McAnuff, this spectacular show is the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. The cast features actors Matt Bailey, Joseph Leo Bwarie, Steve Gouveia, and Quinn VanAntwerp.

As of August 23rd, tickets are on sale beginning at $52.50. To purchase, call 800-447-7400 or click here to buy online. Tickets are also available at the Forrest Theatre Box Office, located at 114 Walnut Street.

Groups of twenty people of more should call 866-276-2947 or 215-790-5883. To read more about Jersey Boys and how to buy tickets, visit The Forrest Theatre website or check out The Jersey Boys Page.

CCD Restaurant Week presented by TD Bank!
August 27th, 2010

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Center City District and TD Bank are happy to present Restaurant Week, running from September 12th- 17th and September 19th – 24th. Dinner meals include a full 3 courses for $35, lunch menus are 3 courses for $20! To find all participating restaurants, check out our Twitter for the most recent updates. Click here to also browse a master list of all participating restaurants.

Please note that restaurants may be participating in the Restaurant week special for dinner only, lunch only, or both. Reservations are in great demand. To make reservations quickly and conveniently, visit Open Table.

September Starts Oktoberfest
August 25th, 2010

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McGillin’s Olde Ale House will be serving its Oktoberfest beers and German foods from Thursday, September 2nd through Saturday, October 2nd. Featured beers include Stoudt’s Fest, Flying Fish’s Oktoberphish, Victory’s Festbier, Ramstein’s Oktoberfest, Warsteirner’s Oktoberfest and more international and local Oktoberfest beers. The delicious featured German food includes:
- Mussels Steamed in Oktoberfest Lager
served over Hay & Straw Noodles with German-Style Toasted Cheese Bread
- Grilled Pork Loin with Sweet & Sour Cherry Sauce
- Braised Cabbage, Apples, Potato Dumplings & more.

When Oktoberfest comes to a close on Saturday, October 2nd, McGillin’s Olde Ale House Midtown Village Fall Festival begins! Drury Street, the home of Mcgillin’s, will transform into a Beer Garden with outside karaoke, a balloon artist, German beers and food. The surrounding neighborhood will also be filled with performances, family activities, and food vendors from 12 noon to 8pm.

New Classes at Tria Fermentation School
August 23rd, 2010

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The Tria School is the perfect place for passionate winemakers, cheesemakers, brewmasters, and authors. This school brings in intellectuals and professionals from all over the world to converse, share, and teach. Come learn at the Tria School while indulging in delicious beer, wine, and cheese. Classes are held at:

Tria Fermentation School
1601 Walnut St
Suite 620

Click here to learn more about gift certificates!

Upcoming Classes:
British Invasion Cheese and Beer
Instructor: Seth Kalkstein, Fromager
Wednesday, September 1st, 6:30-8:00 pm
Price: $50.00

California Does Bordeaux Wine
Instructor: Edward Wallo, Founder of Yorkville Cellars
Wednesday, September 8th, 6:30-8:00 pm
Price: $58.00

Crazy for Campania
Instructor: Adam Fox, Villa Italia
Thursday, September 9th 6:30-8:00 pm
Price: $60.00

Tickets sell quickly! For more information call 215.972.7076 or go to the Tria Fermentation School Website

Rittenhouse Row Fall Gathering
August 20th, 2010

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On Wednesday, September 29th, Rittenhouse Row will host its 6th Annual Fall Gathering from 7pm – 9pm. The event will feature fall’s trendiest looks from Rittenhouse Row’s boutiques and spas & salons, as well as the season’s hottest cocktails mixed by Rittenhouse Row’s most talented bartenders.

Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door.
For more information or to purchase tickets 215.972.0101