Where: Trocadero
Date: 2007-10-26 19:00:00
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THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS with special guest EMMA POLLACK. DOORS 7:00 PM / SHOW 8:00 PM Fri, Oct 26 Doors at 7:00PM Trocadero Philadelphia, PA All Ages $20.00
Where: The Rotunda
Date: 2007-05-13 18:30:00
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Come celebrate the release of Pocket Myths #4, THE ODYSSEY, with a free screening and reading! Films by Philly makers Courtney Dailey, Michael Hyde, Laska Jimsen, Mary McDermott, Mendal Polish, Irit Reinheimer, Zoe Strauss, and many more! Performances by Emily Abendroth, Justin Audia, CAConrad, Steve Dolph, Ryan Eckes, Laura Jaramillo, Jen Welch, and surprise guests! Plus snacks! THE ODYSSEY is a film and book collaboration curated by Bernadine Mellis and Andrea Lawlor, featuring work by mostly queer, trans, and women artists, retelling Homer's ancient epic of the aftermath of war. Almost half of the 75 contributors are from Philly. Fun facts: The book was designed Philly book artist Courtney Dailey. Writers Samuel R. Delany, Keith Waldrop, and Brian Evenson all appear in the film. Poet Eileen Myles made her first film for this project, as did Whitney Biennial star photographer Zoe Strauss. Painter Xylor Jane, known for her math art, contributed both a drawing and her first published short story. Admission: Free! With free donated snacks! More information: www.pocketmyths.com Directions: therotunda.org
Where: The TLA
Date: 2007-09-08 20:00:00
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Having fully recovered from a life-threatening illness in the 1980s that caused him to forget how to play the guitar and relearn by listening to his own 1960s recordings, Martino has re-emerged as a veteran presence on the jazz scene. His playing is as fiery and technically brilliant as ever and he constantly challenges himself with new music and exciting younger bandmates.
Where: Trocadero
Date: 2007-07-15 19:00:00
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With Special Guests: Anwar-aka-SupaStar and Remy Hendrix. Followed by Mos Def VIP Afterparty at 32 Degrees Luxe Lounge located at 16 S 2nd Street. Tickets: $30 Doors @ 7pm - All Ages
Where: World Cafe Live
Date: 2007-09-14 19:30:00
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Marc Cohn, singer-songwriter, pianist and guitarist, is often named among the most personal and introspective lyricists of his generation.
Where: National Constitution Center
Date: 2007-09-17 09:00:00
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This event is hosted by the Constitutional Sources Project and the National Constitution Center.
Where: Electric Factory
Date: 2007-10-19 20:30:00
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Spoon's releases have garnered massive press and college-radio acclaim. The Austin, TX, trio is led by Britt Daniel.
Where: The Balcony Bar
Date: 2007-09-10 20:00:00
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THE MONDAY NIGHT CLUB with host NEEDLES JONES + DJ EVAN G Weekly clusterf*** of local bands & solo musicians, thespians, artists, authors, comedians, DJs, jammers and scammers experimenting in different-than-usual norms on an in-the-biz night. This week... Comedian Danny Ozark (from the Kidd Chris show on FREE FM) - hosts Notebooks 9.0; an open mic mix of local stand up comics, erotic confessionalists and rappers of all gender, sexuality and eccentricity spilling their guts with hip hop spun after the show. Get in touch with him to get on list dannyozark1506@yahoo.com (every second Monday on the month) FREE ADMISSION Doors @ 10:00pm - 21+ ID REQ
Where: World Cafe Live
Date: 2007-11-23 21:00:00
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Delaware Rag is a four-piece band whose music varies in genre, bluegrass at base but with flavors of rock, folk, jazz and pop. Downtown Harvest is made up of Tom Moore, Bob Cahill, Drew Reid and Chris Wood. Philadelphia-based trio Patrick's Head play their own brand of "ferocious" folk.
Where: Robin's Bookstore
Date: 2007-11-28 18:00:00
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Dr. Niama L.J. Williams is a poet, essayist and memoirist.
Where: American Philosophical Society
Date: 2008-01-17 09:00:00
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The program begins with a two-part seminar. Susan Branson, Ph.D., will present a historical perspective on women in science and Virginia Lee, Ph.D., will discuss her work on neurodegenerative disorders. Afterwards, a procession will head to Ben Franklin's grave for a tribute and wreath-laying ceremony.
Where: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Date: 2008-02-06 20:00:00
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Works by Brahms, Prokofiev and Beethoven will be performed.
Where: Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Date: 2008-03-16 19:30:00
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Lang Lang is undeniably one of the most exciting young keyboard talents encountered in years.
Where: North Star Bar
Date: 2008-02-10 19:00:00
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UK hardcore group Gallows' onstage melee has been described as a non-stop barrage of adrenaline fueled chaos, where the band's unruly antics often commandeer entire venues. This is Hell features Travis Reilly of Scraps and Heart Attacks.
Where: World Cafe Live
Date: 2008-04-25 19:30:00
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Scottish twins Craig and Charlie Reid have been playing together as The Proclaimers since 1987. Their harmony-laden pop brand of Celtic rock draws comparisons to the Everly Brothers, with their 1988 effort, 'Sunshine on Leith,' yielding the hit 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles).'
Where: World Cafe Live
Date: 2008-05-11 20:00:00
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Natalia Zukerman form Boston, MA sings "bottleneck country jazz with come-hither vocals." Enjoy a performance by the outstanding Watts mother-daughter team, and band, in a concert of never before heard songs from a book compiled in 1927 by Susan's great-grandfather, Joseph Hoffman.