Curtis Chamber Orchestra
Mischa Santora, conductor
Sarah Kwak, violin
Fora Baltacigil, double bass
Friday, December 4, 2009 | Perelman Theater
Brahms • Bottesini • Stravinsky
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Conductor Mischa Santora leads the always excellent Curtis Chamber Orchestra in a program of Brahms, Bottesini and Stravinsky.  Two Curtis graduates – Sarah Kwak, violin and Fora Baltacigil, double bass – join the group as soloists.

Theatre Exile’s season opens with the Philadelphia premiere of Hunter
Gatherers by Peter Sinn Nachtrieb.  Richard, Pam, Wendy and Tom, the “Fab
Four” since prom night 17 years ago, still find time amidst the Reiki
sessions, novel writing and organic food shopping to gather for a yearly
dinner.  As the smell of their freshly killed dinner fills the room, their
culturally savvy world is threatened by the animal instincts that lurk
inside. Armed with razor-sharp language, complex characters and a stunning
sense of the theatrical, Nachtrieb takes the world of Edward Albee to the
next level. Hunter Gatherers runs Oct 29 – Nov 22 at the Adrienne, 2030
Sansom Street. Tickets are $15-$40; order at 215-218-4022 or
www.theatreexile.org.  For mature audiences.

September Sunday South Street Stroll with Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and Supper

Back by popular demand, Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens, in partnership with chic South Street restaurant Supper, announces another memorable evening of arts, culture, and fine dining!   On September 27^th at 4:00p.m., enjoy an hour-long guided tour, a three-course gourmet dinner, and a complimentary drink for only $40 per person!

First, take an hour-long walking tour that explores Isaiah Zagar’s public murals throughout the side alleys and public spaces around Philadelphia’s famous South Street.  View a myriad of mosaic murals between the 4^th and 10^thStreets, including locations rarely seen by South Street visitors.  An experienced PMG guide will discuss the materials, techniques, imagery, and stories of these artworks, while incorporating pieces of local Philadelphia history.

After working up your appetite, stroll into local restaurant Supper for a three-course meal and refreshing drinks.  Supper offers seasonal modern American cuisine served in a beautiful, relaxing setting. Light sculptures designed by local artist Warren Muller offer ambience in both the restaurant’s ceilings and the mosaiced walls of PMG. For your special Sunday supper, you’ll receive three courses paired with a complimentary glass of wine or bottled beer.  With this exceptional package, participants save over $20 on both tour and dining prices.

Space is limited to 20 people and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Your tour begins at 4:00 p.m. inside Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens at 1020 South Street.  Interested participants must reserve tickets in advance by calling Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens at 215-733-0390 before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25.  We require a 24-hour advance notice if you cannot attend this event.

Experience some of the best of local cultural entrepreneurs with a blend of arts, Philadelphia history, and fine dining on this September Sunday South Street Stroll!

Information At-A-Glance

Who: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) and Supper restaurant

What: Sunday South Street Stroll, a neighborhood walking tour followed by a gourmet dinner

Where: Tour starts at PMG (1020 South St.) and weaves through surrounding neighborhood, ending at Supper (926 South St.)

When: Sunday, September 27, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.  Reserve your tickets by Friday, September 25 at 5:00 p.m.

Thirty five years ago, The Clay Studio started as a small group of artists with a collective vision. Today, we are proud to welcome over 30,000 visitors, students & artists each year (not to mention the 1,800+ community members that we visit through the Claymobile). School groups, members of the artistic community, collectors, families, and tourists from around the world find beauty & inspiration in our Old City home so… we are tenting off the parking lot, because it’s time to celebrate!

Saturday October 10, 2009, 6pm-10pm

$35 (in honor of our 35 years) covers unlimited Live Music, local handcrafted Beer & BBQ, Dancing, Sneak Peeks at our Residents & Associates in Action, Live Wheel-throwing Demonstrations and a fabulous Silent Auction featuring the work of our many talented artists.

Tickets are available online

Receive 30% off tickets to La Sylphide and Barber Violin Concerto.

June 5-6 at 8 p.m.
June 6 at 12 p.m.
June 7 & 13 at 2 p.m.
June 11-12 at 8 p.m.

La Sylphide

Returning to Philadelphia for the first time in 21 years, the oldest ballet in existence is set in the Scottish Highlands. August Bournonville’s ethereal tale of love still enthralls audiences today with the captiviating romance and demanding choreography that made this work ahead of its time. 

Barber Violin Concerto

Company Premiere
Peter Martins explores the contrast between classical ballet and modern dance in this innovative work to Samuel Barber’s deeply expressive, romantic score.

Please use discount code LS30 when ordering.  For tickets click here.

The Seafarer at the Arden Theatre, 40 N 2nd St., 1/2 price tickets May 14th – 19th. Call 215.922.1122 or visit the box office and mention PhilaCulturati.

10% off dinner at Bistro 7. 7 N 3rd St. Mention PhilaCulturati and Arden Theatre tickets. http://www.bistro7restaurant.com/index.html

The Seafarer On a booze-filled, Christmas Eve in Ireland, a group of misfits get more than they bargained for in a high-stakes game of poker. This hauntingly comedic story challenges the ghosts of the characters’ pasts, aptly played by a cast including Greg Wood (Opus, Wittenberg), William Zielinski (Winesburg, Ohio), and Anthony Lawton (A Prayer for Owen Meany). The Seafarer was nominated for four Tony® Awards during its recent run on Broadway. Mention PhilaCulturati when you call the box office and receive 50% off the ticket price (May 14th – 19th). 215.922.1122

Where am I? Welcome to Old City or Historic Philadelphia. And yes, from the name you can deduce that this is where it all began. Independence Hall is just blocks away at 6th and Chestnut Streets, as is the Liberty Bell. This neighborhood is fascinating it contains the most “historic square mile in the US,” alongside some of the city’s best nightclubs, restaurants and cultural destinations. Easy to access with the El on Market St (stops at 5th and 2nd Streets), Septa busses, and the Phlash Bus. There is metered street parking along Front St and lots throughout the neighborhood.

Bistro 7 Chef/Owner Michael O’Halloran (formerly of Fork and the White Dog Café) relies on local, organic farmers to create the eclectic American menu at Bistro 7. Its chic, minimalist atmosphere and quality entrees, have made it an award-winning BYOB. You’ll want to try the 5 course, $35 Chef’s Tasting Menu, available Tuesday through Thursday, or order from Dinner Menu.

Something Intangible at the Arden Theatre, 40 N 2nd St., $5 off the ticket price (excluding Saturdays). 215.922.1122. Runs through June 7th, 2009.

10% off dinner at Bistro 7. 7 N 3rd St. Mention PhilaCulturati and Arden Theatre tickets. http://www.bistro7restaurant.com/index.html

Something Intangible Its Hollywood in the early 1940’s and two brothers, who are polar opposite, run a movie studio together. Loosely based on Walt and Roy Disney, the brothers’ studio becomes famous for its cartoon dog, Petey Pup (wonder where the inspiration came from). One brother is artsy and creative-minded and loves to dream big; the other is good at management, finances and keeping the duo’s heads above water. The brothers are played by Scott Greer and Ian Merrill Peakes, who were last seen together at the Arden in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead. Something Intangible, written by celebrated Philadelphia playwright Bruce Graham runs through June 7, 2009. Mention PhilaCulturati when you call the box office and receive $5 off the ticket price (excluding Saturdays). 215.922.1122

Where am I? Welcome to Old City or Historic Philadelphia. And yes, from the name you can deduce that this is where it all began. Independence Hall is just blocks away at 6th and Chestnut Streets, as is the Liberty Bell. This neighborhood is fascinating it contains the most “historic square mile in the US,” alongside some of the city’s best nightclubs, restaurants and cultural destinations. Easy to access with the El on Market St (stops at 5th and 2nd Streets), Septa busses, and the Phlash Bus. There is metered street parking along Front St and lots throughout the neighborhood.

Bistro 7 Chef/Owner Michael O’Halloran (formerly of Fork and the White Dog Café) relies on local, organic farmers to create the eclectic American menu at Bistro 7. Its chic, minimalist atmosphere and quality entrees, have made it an award-winning BYOB. You’ll want to try the 5 course, $35 Chef’s Tasting Menu, available Tuesday through Thursday, or order from Dinner Menu.