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Philly Live Arts + Fringe PREVIEWS
On Stage Philadelphia
Philly Live Arts + Fringe Preview Nights at Plays and Players Theatre
Monday, August 17, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 8:00 PM
Monday, August 31, 2009 at 8:00 PM
On Stage Philadelphia features ten minute sneak-peak performances of upcoming productions in the Philadelphia area representing a wide range of artistic disciplines. Following the performances, audiences will have an opportunity to meet and mingle with artists, and enjoy special offers to the upcoming productions at the post-show marketplace. Audiences are provided with an opportunity to see which performances are compatible to their interests, and frequently go on to attend the full versions of what they see at preview night.
Plays & Players Theatre
1714 Delancey Place
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 735-0630
Website: www.playsandplayers.org
Map & Directions
WHAT TO DO NEARBY?
As luck would have it, Plays and Players Theatre is centrally located in the Rittenhouse Sq area with lots and lots to do nearby. OnStage Philadelphia doesn’t start til 8pm, so you can hit up any of the local bars for happy hour or dinner. PhilaCulturati favorites include Tank Bar (upstairs at Friday, Saturday, Sunday), and the Black Sheep for a laid-back atmosphere with seriously good food. Rittenhouse also has some stellar window shopping opportunities. Check out all the cute boutiques and galleries, and specialty stores. Hello World, DiBruno Bros Gourmet Market, and Barney’s New York should top your list.
Camelot at Plays and Players
Camelot at Plays and Players, 1714 Delancey St, 1/2 price tickets (full price tickets range from $25-$30). Use code “Culturati” online. May 20th through June 6th.
Pre-fixe dinner at La Fontana della Citta at 1701 Spruce St. Details soon.
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It’s the celebrated, chivalrous story of a knight, the sword in the stone, a roundtable and the time-honored characters King Arthur, Lancelot and Lady Guinevere. In this Lerner & Loewe musical version, which first debuted on Broadway in 1960, the hope, the romance and, of course, the melodies live on. Directed by Lance Moore, Camelot stars Ray Croce as King Arthur and Victoria Frings as Guinevere.
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WHERE AM I? Welcome to Rittenhouse Square, one of the oldest, most established residential neighborhoods in Philadelphia. Complete with posh bars and restaurants, classy stores and designer boutiques, art galleries, small museums and the Plays and Players Theatre. Its easy to access by bus (the 12, 42, 9 and 21 all run along Walnut St), or parking is available in garages (try Sansom between 16th and 15th) or further south for street parking. |
Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead
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William Shakespeare’s Land of the Dead
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Tickets are $10 for PhilaCulturati Readers (orig. $20) Show Dates/Times: March 12 at 8pm* March 13 at 8pm March 14 at 8pm and 12am^ March 15 at 3pm March 19 at 8pm March 20 at 8pm March 21 at 8pm and 12am^ March 22 at 3pm March 26 at 8pm March 27 at 8pm March 28 at 8pm Click here to purchase tickets or call (800) 595-4TIX. *Preview performance – pay-what-you-can. Phone reservations or walk-up only. ^Zombie Costume Night – Tickets $10, with free drink coupon if you dress in costume.
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| Dinner at The Black Sheep at 17th and Latimer
15% off Dinner with ticket stub
For beer lovers, The Black Sheep maintains the staples on draught: your Guiness, Hoegarden, Stella Artois, Chimay and PBC Rowhouse Red are ready to fill your pint. The bottled beer selection fills in the gaps, and the bar also boasts a decent wine selection, as well. Order a glass of Ancoro Pinot Grigio, The all day bar menu features the classic american gastro-pub favorites such as the gourmet burger, steamed mussels, fried calamari, baked mac and cheese, and quesadillas. The dinner entrees offer a variety you may not expect at an Irish pub: NY Strip Frites, Grilled Filet of Salmon, Sauteed Crab Cakes, Crispy Duck with Orange Plum Glaze or Pan Seared Rack of Lamb.
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Philadelphia Art Alliance Last Friday Recital
Friday, February 27th, 5:30pm ~ The Philadelphia Art Alliance’s Last Friday Recital Series, 5:30pm, FREE. Rittenhouse Square.
The majestic front steps leading up to the early 20th-century mansion allude to the artistic and conceptual grandeur of the Philadelphia Art Alliance. But don’t let the austere facade deter you: the journey inside its doors leads you to innovative art exhibitions and fascinating programs. One of which occurs this Friday and is free-of-charge.
200 years ago the stars were aligned for the birth of intelligent men, because not only were Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln born then (on the same day!) but so was Felix Mendelssohn. This Friday, the Philadelphia-based quartet Liebesfreud will be presenting a special program celebrating the 200th anniversary of the birth of Felix Mendelssohn, highlighting some of his finest pieces of chamber music, including the ‘Octet for Strings’ with guest performances. (Free registration). A great way to expand your musical repetoire, this recital will make a great start to a cultured night out.
Come for the music, stay for the jewelry. The current exhition at the PAA is “Challenging the Châtelaine” which displays a large collection of unique jewelry meant to be worn around a female’s waist. Intrigued? Click here for more information.
And just a few doors down is Devon Seafood Grill, so be sure to take advantage of the special offer…
Rittenhouse Sq. Gallery Openings
Thursday, February 26th, 5:30-7:30, Gallery Openings at The Print Center and the Center for the Emerging Visual Artist, FREE. Rittenhouse Square.
Dinner: Devon Seafood Grill. See PhilaCulturati home page or click for special offer.
Yes, you can avoid the First Friday crowds and craziness, and still enjoy multiple, nearby art openings on the same night!
This Thursday, Feb 26th, the Rittenhouse Square area will be host to two quality art openings at non-profit galleries. The Print Center at 1614 Latimer between Spruce and Locust and The Center for the Emerging Visual Artist (CFEVA) at 237 South 18th Street in The Barclay, Suite 3A. Both receptions run from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The Print Center’s Curator John Caperton will be speaking at 5:30, so you may want to hit there first. Not two blocks away, CFEVA will have an artist reception at their opening and Devon Seafood Grill is just next door, making it a perfect place to finish for dinner and impress your companions with your impressions on the evening’s art.
The Print Center is debuting “Pulling from History: The Old Masters,” a group exhibition bringing together the work of contemporary artists whose work has been influenced by old master prints. Exhibiting artists include: Jennifer Bornstein, Ernesto Caivano, David Fertig, Sarah McEneaney, Norm Paris, Andrew Raftery, Kiki Smith and Anton Würth.
The Center for the Emerging Visual Artist gives out travel grants to its alumni and will be exhibiting the work produced during the grant recipients’ travels in “Alumni Travel Grant Exhibition by Michael Froio, Jill Greenberg, James Mundie, and Ann Northrup.” The four local artists travelled to different parts of the world and were inspired by extremely different experiences. This exhibition features prints, photographs, and installations of their work.
DINNER: Located in the prime real estate of Rittenhouse Square, Devon Seafood Grill offers an extensive menu of large-portioned entrees, a well-ranged wine list, eclectic cocktails, elegant seating (intimate booths or stylish bar seating), all without the noise and chaos of other Rittenhouse bars and restaurants.
First Hand: The only other restaurant where I’ve enjoyed such good tuna tartare is the original Bookbinders. The waitress appropriately recommended some wine choices in our price range. We were able choose our fish to-order. And the dessert portions were so generous, a) we could’ve shared and b) we had enough carrot cake to take home for dessert-seconds (you know what I’m talking about).
For a great review written by Elizabeth Halen, check out www.foodaphilia.com.