events
Carrie Underwood
Sunday, 10/19/2008@ 7:30PM
What: Don't miss one of the hottest country tours on the road this year. The Carnival Ride Tour features special guest Little Big Town and of course is headlined by none other then Carrie Underwood. Embrace yourselves for the ride of your lives.
Where: Liacouras Center, 1776 N. Broad St., Philadelphia
Cost: $37.50-$66.50 All Ages
James Castle Retrospective
Tuesday, 10/14/2008 to Friday, 01/09/2009@ NA
What: The Philadelphia Museum of Art will present the first comprehensive museum exhibition of the art of James Castle (1899-1977), one of the most enigmatic and remarkable self-taught artists to emerge in the United States during the 20th century.
Where: Philadelphia Museum of Art (26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway)
Cost: $7 adults $5 students
Museum of Art:
Saturday, 09/27/2008 to Sunday, 12/28/2008@ 6 PM
What: 19th century artist Thomas Chambers' 15 prints will be displayed including American Marine and Landscape Painter.
Where: Museum of Art
Cost: $19
Pink Skull presents Ugly Disko
Sunday, 10/19/2008@ 9PM-2AM
What: Pink Skull presents Ugly Disko featuring DJ Julian S Process and a live performance by Whales and Cops . Come get your groove on at Silk City Sunday night.
Where: Silk City. 5th and Spring Garden (Philadelphia)
Cost: no cover
Poetry Contest
Monday, 09/22/2008 to Saturday, 11/01/2008
What: Thoughts Kept Hidden Publishing Company encourages you to submit your poetry and gain some recognition for your well-deserving talent. $1000 cash grand prize as well as opportunities for 20 poets to have their work published in an upcoming book.
Where: Submit no later than Nov. 1 via email to [email protected] or check out thoughtskepthidden.com/. You can also mail poems to PO Box 25150, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Cost: Free
Real Pirates
Saturday, 05/31/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ Mon-Tues: 9AM-5PM, Wed-Sat: 9AM-8PM, Sun: 9AM-7PM
What: Fulfill all of your unrealized childhood fantasies with a look at the world's first exhibition of authentic pirate treasure. The Real Pirates Exhibition, produced by National Geographic, displays over 200 artifacts from Whydah- a real pirate ship discovered off of the coast of Cape Cod.
Where: The Franklin Institute, 222 N 20th St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: Varies, see www2.fi.edu/exhibits/traveling/pirates/tickets.php for more information.
Group pricing can be found here. or by calling 1.800.285.0684
Tickets can also be found at www.ticketmaster.com
Terror Behind the Walls
Friday, 09/19/2008 to Sunday, 11/02/2008@ 7P.M. to 10P.M. weeknights, 7P.M. to 11P.M. Fridays & Sundays, 7P.M. to 12A.M. Saturdays
What: Called “perfect for Halloween” by the New York Times and ranked No. 5 in the nation by A.O.L. Digital City, Terror Behind the Walls is the region’s premier haunted attraction - a special, spooky Halloween tour of Eastern state Penitentiary.
Where: Easter State Penitentiary, 22nd and Fairmount Ave
Cost: $20 Monday through Thursday; $25 Fridays and Sundays; $30 Saturdays
The Urban Archives
Monday, 10/13/2008 to Friday, 01/30/2009@ Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-5PM
What: The 10-million item Urban Archives collection held at Temple University's Paley Library holds exclusive insight into the city of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley, from the 18th to 20th centuries. The collection includes print materials and visual media and the opening of the Manuscript Collection will offer incredible knowledge on the political and community organizations in Philadelphia.
Where: Samuel Paley Library, Temple University; 1210 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: N/A; All Ages
