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Click above to buy a $34 second-tier ticket to “Mattila Debuts” on 1/15/10 at 8 p.m., “The Firebird” on 2/14/10 at 2 p.m., or “Philadelphia Premieres” on 2/18/10 at 8 p.m. ($71 Value).

• Buy here for a $47 front or center orchestra ticket to “Mattila Debuts” on 1/15/10 at 8 p.m., “The Firebird” on 2/14/10 at 2 p.m., or “Philadelphia Premieres” on 2/18/10 at 8 p.m. ($96 value).
• Buy here for a $52 first-tier rear box-seat ticket to “Mattila Debuts” on 1/15/10 at 8 p.m., “The Firebird” on 2/14/10 at 2 p.m., or “Philadelphia Premieres” on 2/18/10 at 8 p.m. ($106 value).

This Valentine’s Day, give the classical music buff in your life a gift that makes up for last year’s gift of tickets to see Composerbot, the music-composing automaton that went “a little caca” immediately after completing its Ninth Symphony and devoured an innocent Ford Tempo. Today’s deal gets you a seat at your choice of three differentPhiladelphia Orchestra performances at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center, with second-tier, front or center orchestra, and first-tier box seats available for all three shows. Prices start at $34 for second-tier seats ($71 value), go up to $47 for front or center orchestra seats ($96 value), and end at $52 for box seats ($106 value).

You’ll have your choice of three stellar performances:

• On Friday, January 15, at 8 p.m., enjoy “Mattila Debuts”. For this show, Finnish soprano Karita Mattila will be singing Strauss’s Four Last Songs, Martinu’s Symphony no. 3, and the Adagio from Mahler’s Tenth.
• On Valentine’s Day at 2 p.m., Andrey Boreyko will be conducting the Philadelphia Orchestra through “The Firebird”, featuring Barber’s Night Flight, Chopin’s second piano concerto, Kancheli’s “Morning Prayers,” and Stravinsky’s legendary Firebird suite.
• On Friday, February 18, at 8 p.m., conductor Rossen Milanov will be at the helm for “Philadelphia Premieres”, which features a little Barber and Rachmaninoff, as well as Richard Danielpour’s A Woman’s Life, which focuses on the life of American soprano Angela Brown.

If you can’t decide, then don’t. You can buy Groupons for all three concerts. Verizon Hall can house hundreds, so buy one for everyone in your scrappy, punk-rock marching orchestra.

You must bring your Groupon to the box office at least 48 hours ahead of your chosen show to receive your seats.

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.

Philly Fiction 2 Authors to Read at Moonstone Arts Center

Wednesday, September 23, 7pm.

Believing that there is no better backdrop for fiction than Philadelphia, Don Ron Books recently released Philly Fiction 2 (Don Ron Books, July 2009, $12.00), a follow up to its highly successful Philly Fiction (Don Ron Books, 2006). Philly Fiction 2 is a new collection of short stories all set in Philadelphia, by 19 Philly writers. Come out as four of the authors read selections from their stories, and reveal their favorite “strange” Philadelphia spots.

Authors: Beth Goldner, Jan Kargulewicz, Liz Kerr, Annie Wilson (see bios and story synopses on the next page!) Hosts: Josh McIlvain and Christopher Munden (editors)

Location: Moonstone Arts Center (Robins Books), 110A South 13th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19127, 215-735-9600, www.moonstoneartscenter.org

Date: Wednesday, September 23, 7pm

Featured Event for April 22nd through 26th:

2-For-1 tickets to see Hamlet at the Lantern Theater Company (10th and Ludlow).

Call or visit the box office and mention “PhilaCulturati.” Offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

Nearby: Free drink and dessert at the Marathon Grill at 10th and Walnut.

		Hamlet One of the most frequently quoted plays in the world and certainly one of Shakespeare’s most read, Hamlet will be playing at the Lantern Theater Company from April 3rd to May 10, and PhilaCulturati is featuring 2-for-1 tickets during the week of April 22nd. Nationally-acclaimed performer Geoff Sobelle takes on the lead role, bringing his dynamic physical style to this searing production. Be a part of this surprising theatrical event that plumbs the dark humor of Shakespeare’s tragic son! http://www.lanterntheater.org/

	Where am I? Ludlow Street is one of those little streets in Center City that you walk right by because it gets overshadowed by the tree-named streets that everyone prefers when giving directions. So to stay true to form, Ludlow is north of Chestnut Street (just south of Market). The Lantern Theater Company is located on an even less-noticable section of Ludlow because the block goes nowhere. Welcome to Center City. If you are driving you’ll want to park near Thomas Jefferson Hospital because there is a plethora of lots nearby. If you’re talking Septa there is an el stop at 11th and Market or busses run on both Market and Chestnut (and Walnut) frequently. Get off at 10th St. This section of Center City is known mostly for the hospitals (Thomas Jefferson and Will’s Eye), but rest assured, you will find cute boutiques and cafes nestled within.