events
A Bronx Tale
Tuesday, 11/11/2008 to Sunday, 11/23/2008@ Various Times
What: The praised and adored play based off of a legendary movie just came from a very succesful run on Broadway. See Chazz Palminteri's performance as a young boy's coming of age in the rough times of 1960s-era Bronx.
Where: The Merriam Theater, 250 Broad St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $25-$63.50
See www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200411D9EC75A7E to buy tickets.
American Fight Club
Friday, 11/07/2008 to Saturday, 12/20/2008
What: Over 10 years in the making, this photographic exhibit documents the violent world of boxing gyms in our country's most destitute neighborhoods and the troubled individuals who survive them. Part of the Painted Bride's Independence Foundation Gallery for the Visual Arts, there will be two receptions on November 7th and December 5th from 5-7pm.
Where: Painted Bride Art Center @ 230 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA
Cost: N/A
Diplo
Friday, 11/14/2008@ 8PM
What: Philadelphia's own Wes aka Diplo is the genius producer behind M.I.A. (he produced the hit, Paper Planes!) and Hollertronix, the club and music collective. He will be performing along with Abe Vigoda, Telepathe, and Boy 8 Bit.
Where: The Starlight Ballroom, 460 N 9th St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $10, All Ages, 21+ to drink
See www.r5productions.com/ for ticket information
Hairspray
Tuesday, 11/04/2008 to Sunday, 01/04/2009@ Various times
What: In 1962 Baltimore, all Tracy Turnblad wants to do is dance her ass off on the Corny Collins Show. See her accomplish her big dreams (and big hair) on the Walnut Street Theater stage.
Where: Walnut Street Theater, 825 Walnut St., Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $10-$125
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
Philly Jewish Film Festival
Saturday, 11/01/2008 to Monday, 05/18/2009@ Various times
What: The 28th annual Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival is the second longest running Jewish Film Festival in the United States. Support its diverse and compelling line-up of independent films and see why it has been around for so long.
Where: Various locations
Cost: Various costs
www.pjff.org/films.php
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
