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Comedy Stops
Concert Venues
C O MEDY CABARET
ELECTR I C F A C TO R Y
L A F F HOUSE
NORTH S T A R B A R
www.comedycabaret.com The Philly regions’ biggest and best name in comedy.
www.laffhouse.com The Original Comedy Club
C O MEDY SPORTZ
www.comedysportzphilly.org Along the lines of “Who’s Line is It Anyway,” Comedy Sportz offers audience members a night of interactive improv.
H E L IUM COMEDY CLUB www.heliumcomedy.com This 21+ club puts on a three-act stand-up show every Wednesday through Saturday, featuring comedians of national fame.
Dance
P H I LADELPHIA SWING D A N CE SOCIETY www.swingdance.org Learn to dance like the stars at any age and skill level.
P H I LADANCO
www.philadanco.org The Philadelphia contemporary dance company that tours worldwide.
P E N NSYLVANIA BALLET www.paballet.org Famous for being one of the top dance companies that tours the globe from country to country.
Theaters
M E R RIAM
www.merriamtheater.org The University of the Arts very own theater.
www.livenation.com Formerly a factory, now it houses some of the nations favorite bands.
www.northstarbar.com Must be at least 21 or older to party at this corner bar. New performers and bands every night.
THE K H Y B E R
www.thekhyber.com Music for all interests. The 21+ venue offers two floors of music. Local bands downstairs and well-known DJS upstairs.
TOWE R TH E A T E R
www.comedycabaret.com The Philly region’s biggest and best name in comedy.
WOR L D C A F E L I V E
www.worldcafelive.com The best in local and international up and coming musical artists. Come see the newest on the music scene for a cheap cost.
THEA TE R O F LIVIN G A R TS
www.theateroflivingarts.org See renowned artists in a beautiful small venue. An intimate, warm and inviting setting allows you to really experience the musical act of the night.
Night Life (21+)
105 SO C I A L
www.105social.com People-watch while seated outside, cheer on your favorite sports team at the bar, meet friends and coworkers for some after work refreshment, or check out the VIP lounge and dance floor to explore your social side.
W I LMA
BROW N I E S 2 3 E A S T
www.wilmatheater.org A company and theater who uses simplicity to gain your attention.
www.brownies23east.com Brownies 23 East is the best club on the Mainline for good times, great drink specials, and live music!
K I M MEL CENTER
SHAM P O O
www.kimmelcenter.org Home to all performances large and Philadelphian.
M U M PUPPET THEATER www.mumpuppet.org Just as it sounds, a theatre that houses puppets as actors.
Editor’s Note Located just 90 miles from New York City, Philadelphia has long lived in the shadow of the Big Apple. It has existed as sort of historic stage set, as many only know it as a historical landmark which is great for school trips and grabbing a few Philly cheese steaks. But not much else worth traveling for, right? While those cheesesteaks sure are good, Philadelphia is much more than a piece of American history. It is a city filled with culture and a great place to be if you’re trying to define yourself as an individual. Opportunity flows out onto every street corner and down every road. From Broad Street all the way down to the stadiums, there is something along the way for everyone.
Philly is known as a blue collar city and if you are willing to put in the work you will succeed. Just look at the sports teams and the fans that support them. They let their players know when they disapprove and it isn’t a hateful thing but rather a “your representing Philadelphia to the world” thing. It is this level of energy and sense of pride that makes such a large city as Philadelphia feel like a small community. A place where not everyone always gets along, but everyone agrees that Philadelphia is a special place. Once you live here and get influenced by the city, you are a Philadelphian forever, no matter where you live after. What makes Philadelphia even more memorable is its unique blend of experiences that you have to discover in person. By day, explore history, architecture, beautiful neighborhoods, remarkable museum collections and endless shopping. After the sun sets, the city heats up with acclaimed performing arts, candlelight tours, delectable dining and vibrant nightlife. Not a minute goes bye in the city where there isn’t something to do. Live life to the fullest, and enjoy your summer! Sincerely, your friends at
www.shampooonline.com If you are looking to wander through room after room of attractive people dancing to some of the best DJs in the world, Shampoo is the spot.
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1.setStudent loan interest rates are every July 1st,
but your college’s financial aid office usually gets the scoop a few weeks earlier. Place a call in June and find out what the rate will be for you. If it’s going up, you can lock in the current, lower rate on your student loan, saving you thousands over the years.
2. You’re going to run into someone on campus trying to
sign you up for a credit card. Even
though it seems like a good deal, realize the responsibilities. Many students charge irresponsibly, then spend years paying back what they borrowed. You may be safer asking your bank about a debit or check card. It works like cash — if you don’t have it, you can’t spend it.
3. If you need some quick cash,
head to the campus bookstore. The beginning and end of each semester (when students are buying and selling back books) are busiest. You may be able to pick up a few hours of work and earn a couple of bucks without a huge commitment; you sometimes even get discounts on your own books.
4.on dough? Need a computer but tight
Forget eBay — check your campus computer center instead. Colleges and universities are always upgrading their labs and need to do something
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with old machines. They’ll usually work out deals so that students can get decent computers for cheap prices.
5.not purchasing a printer.Consider Here’s another tech-tip:
Your school will have a fully equipped computer lab you can use. Or if you’d rather have something closer, split the cost and share one with your roommate.
DON’T A L WA Y S D O THING S B Y TH E B O O K
6.aboutYou’restudent going to get a lot of mail loan consolidation. While this seems like junk mail, it’s really important. By consolidating, you combine all of your loans into one bill each month. Read the fine print to be sure it’s the right option for you.
7.costFacea lot.it, books are going to
But you may be able to skip a few. “You don’t always have to buy all your books,” says Connecticut College (New London, CT) senior, Richard Kappler. Pick them up as you need them, share with someone in your class, or take out the library’s copy.
8.a newWheneditionit comes to textbooks, sometimes means
nothing more than a new cover or a few extra examples. So before you
drop $75 on a spanking new read, check with your professor and see if you can get
away with the old edition. Then go to or and pick up a used copy.
www.ecampus.com www.classbook.com
9.bookstore Just because your campus doesn’t want your
used books, doesn’t mean they’re worthless. Those textbook Web sites will buy your used books too, so check them out and compare deals.
10. Make the move to meet your professors.
Whether it’s asking questions in class, a quick hello afterward, or an office visit, you’re better off if they know who you are. “It’s important, especially in larger classes,” says Dr. Stacey Connaughton, a communications professor at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ). “Let the professor get a sense of who you are.”
11. Take advantage of off hours.
It’s a prime time to gather tips for an upcoming exam or have your professor review a term paper before you hand it in.
12. As tempting as it is to skip those initial few classes, don’t! They’re the most important. You’ll get a class syllabus and find out everything you need to know for the entire semester. Besides, most professors start teaching from day one.
13. Don’t be surprised when you look at your syllabus and see there are only a couple of tests and a paper. That’s how college works, which
means those few tests are a huge part of your final grade. Bomb one, and you’ll be sitting in that class again next semester.
14. Pick a major wisely.
It’s the academic path you’ll be following for the next four years, so be sure it’s something you enjoy. And, if you must, test the waters first. “Your first year at the university should be a chance to explore,” says Connaughton.
15. Study a little at a time throughout the semester.
A trick: “Take 15 minutes a week to look over your notes, and you won’t have to study as much during exams,” reveals Chris McCants, a junior at Northeastern University (Boston, MA).
16. Piling all of your classes into a few days and taking the rest
of the week off may sound like a great idea, but it’s not. You’ll most
likely be in class all day, with barely any time to even grab a bite to eat. And if you miss one day, you’ll be way behind.
17. Check in with an academic advisor every so often to make sure you’re on the right track.
It’s worth popping into their office, or shooting a quick e-mail to ensure you’re enrolled in the right classes and are meeting the requirements for graduation.
18. If you’re going to work part-time during the semester,
try to schedule your classes in blocks. If you scatter them throughout the day, you may not have enough time to go to work. You can still hit the books every day, just shoot for either morning or evening blocks.
19. Professors have optional review sessions for a reason.
“They’re not a waste of time,” says Connaughton. “Something may come up that’s important for the exam.” Even if you think you know everything,
showing up will often score you points with the instructor. “Plus, it gives you the opportunity to have more facetime with the teaching assistant (TA) or professor,” adds Connaughton.
Chris. Try picking a smaller meal plan with more spending money (most schools offer accounts that work like debit cards to use on campus).
20. Make as many connections as possible.
26. With your busy schedule, the dining hall might not always be
21. Do at least one or two internships.
27. If you plan on calling home a lot,
You’re going to meet a multitude of people during your college career; it’s a great time to build relationships and create a social and professional network. You never know when you’ll need help or a reference down the road.
Not only will you get some real work experience, you’ll also build up your resume for when it comes time to find a job. “Future employers expect students to have done internships,” says Connaughton.
22. Meet people in your classes.
“It makes things so much easier,” says Chris. Pals can be a backup in case you miss anything, not to mention when preparing for exams or sitting through a boring lecture.
LIFE A R O U N D C A M P U S
open when you need it. Keep your
dorm room stocked with easy-to-prepare food in case you don’t make it to meals on time. It’s also great for late-night snacks and study session munchies. Pizza delivery can get expensive.
pick up a long-distance calling card or bring a cell phone with an unlimited long-distance plan. Unlike your school’s long-distance plan, you can use just what you’ve paid for so you won’t get slammed with a huge bill at the end of the month.
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28. Talk to your roommate(s) before you move in to talk about
who’s bringing what. You’ll save room,
money, and a lot of aggravation if you coordinate beforehand. Two microwaves, three VCRs, and four hampers don’t make for a spacious living situation.
23. Dorm mattresses are usually longer than normal,
29. Think you’ll bring everything you’ll need when you’re away
sheets are pretty much the standard at most schools,” says Pat Quinn, publications and training coordinator of university housing at Rutgers.
something unless you do some good mental preparation: “Go around for a few days keeping a list of everything you use during the day,” suggests Quinn. That’s the only way you’ll know exactly what you’re going to need.
24. Remember, you may be sharing a shower with multiple
30. Even if you get along great with your roommate(s), you’re
can pick up a pair of flip-flops for under five dollars. Your feet will thank you.
rooms are too small for people to live,” says Richard. “You have to get out once in a while.” Time apart is good. Learn to study in a student center or library, or type papers at the computer lab.
so chances are the Superman sheets you grew up with won’t be on your new bed. “Extra-long, twin
dorm rooms so shower shoes are a must. With a little searching, you
25. Even with a lot of choices you’re bound to become tired of the dining hall and fast food,
so make sure you’re not chained to it. “All cafeteria food is the same no matter how old you get,” explains
from home? Trust us, you’ll forget
bound to get under one another’s skin living in such close quarters. “Dorm
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June is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat Month. Go to a local shelter, like Morris Animal Refuge (1242 Lombard St.), or check phillypaws.org to find a feline friend of your very own. Or rebel and pick up a pooch.
For those missing the boom in your stereo or bap in your beats, some trailblazers in hip-hop are descending on the city. Who, you ask? KRS-One, for starters. Need we say more? 8 p.m., $30-$45, with Poor Righteous Teachers and Roxanne Shante, Club Polaris, 460 N. 9th St.
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Put your fancy pants on for the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Festival. That way if you can’t spend major funds supporting local artists, at least you’ll look pretty while you meander empty-handedly. Through June 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Rittenhouse Square.
Philly Pride celebrates all that’s LGBTQ, including an appearance by a very special guest (hint: “Can we tawk?”). Festivities start with a parade featuring gay all stars (athletic and religious groups, drag queens, bears, twinks in Speedos on the back of flat beds) and ends with a six-hour outdoor tour, featuring entertainment, food and cocktails. Parade starts at 13th and Locust, ends at Front and Market streets, noon-6 p.m., $10, 215.875.9288
S A T URDAY, JUNE 6 The Roots Annual Picnic is hot as hell — in temperature and line-up. This year’s sweat fest features Public Enemy, who’ll perform a classic track with backup from The Roots and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra. Totally worth the sunburn! 2 p.m., $47.50$51, with The Roots, TV on the Radio, Black Keys, Public Enemy, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Santigold, Busdriver, Asher Roth, Kid Cudi, King Britt, Dozia, Dave P and Writtenhouse, Festival Pier, Penn’sLanding, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St.
S U N DAY, JUNE 7 For one utopian day each Pennsylvania summer, the laws don’t exist — the fishing laws, that is. At Fish for Free, you can throw out a “provided for you” line and hope some shad, rainbow trout or other native fishies come up, all without a license. 10 a.m., free, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, 610.892.3908.
TH U RSDAY, JUNE 11 Go local, culinarly. Join a food co-op, like Weavers Way or West Philly’s Mariposa, and from this day forward eat only Philly-area edibles. Delish.
WEDN E S D A Y , J U N E 1 7 It’s 2:15 a.m. The bars are closed but a post-midnight snack is screaming “Yo!” from Washington Ave. Pedal wobbly over to the Center City Pretzel Co. (816 Washington Ave.) and you’ll be greeted by steaming, oven fresh soft pretzels. Get three for $1, with unlimited squirts of mustard.
SUNDA Y , J U N E 2 1 Nerd Alert: This year’s Wizard World Comic Con stars the people who played Darth Maul, the Lady Terminator and the Thug Who Killed Spiderman’s Uncle. (Except we find out in Spidey 3 that Sandman really did it. Nerd Alert x 2.) June 19-21, $25-$30, Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.
WEDN E S D A Y , J U N E 2 4 Be one with The Dude while enjoying a Coen Brothers classic: Take The Big Lebowski Challenge. How do you play? Every time Jeff Bridges’ character downs a White Russian or — cough — ingests any other substances, you do the same.
FRIDAY, JUNE 26 After a short hiatus, Dancin’ in the Streets returns. The event mashes up art, culture and music to celebrate life and commemorate HIV Testing Day. As always, testing, info and counseling are available, confidential and free. 6 p.m., free, w/ DJ Rich Medina, Ethel Cee, Sagamoor, Flygirrl and more, Piazza at Schmidt’s, 2nd St. and Girard Ave.
SATURDAY, JUNE 27 Named for two traditional styles of Puerto Rican folk dance, the seventh annual Bomba and Plena Festival gets its groove on with Hispanic music, dance, art and food in North Philly. Traditional food dishes, like empanadillas and asopao, sizzle alongside the cool, melodious rhythms of local Hispanic musicians. Noon, free, Fairhill Park, Lehigh Ave. and 4th St., 215.220.5106.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28 Located in a mammoth brick warehouse with a creaky old elevator that has gates instead of a door, Vox Populi knows something about alternative art spaces. Good thing — Richard Torchia, a local photographer, will be giving a lecture there on the history of these spots in Philly. 4-6 p.m., free, Vox Populi, 319 N. 11th St., 3rd floor, 215.238.1236.
MONDAY, JUNE 29 You don’t need hypersensitive canine olfactory powers to know that Rittenhouse is a mecca for all things cute, leashed and furry. Celebrate the park’s dog-friendliness by holding a petting contest with your friends. The person who scratches the ears of the most adorable pups in an allotted amount of time gets free beers at a bar of his/her choice. Our suggestion? Good Dog (224 S. 15th St.).
TU E S D A Y , J U N E 3 0 With a book titled The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism, you might think prof Andrew Bacevich is your typical latte-sipping tree-hugger. But he’s just your average retired colonel who lost a son in Iraq and opposed the war before it ever started. 7:30 p.m., free, Central Library, 1901 Vine St., 215.567.4341, freelibrary.org.
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W E DNESDAY, JULY 1 According to her bio, Carolyn Wyman is the “ultimate authority on just folks food.” She’s also CP’s fave assistant copy editor. Show your love by picking up her released-today Great Philly Cheesesteak Book (Running Press, $14.95). Make some of her recipes (like cheesesteak soup) or go on a steak crawl to the places she profiles.
TH U RSDAY, JULY 2 It’s hard to know what to get a dead president for his birthday, but surely Abe would approve of Lincoln’s Bicentennial Festival, an art pavilion to celebrate his 200th. Pieces will explore civil rights, freedom of expression and the birthday boy. July 2-5, Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market streets.
F R I DAY, JULY 3 Bats are vanishing, and not just in the normal “I’m creepily hiding behind your lamp” way. Learn why at Summer Heat Making You Batty? where you’ll search for the winged creatures and help count them for conservation efforts. 6 p.m., free, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, 610.892.3908.
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Get a hold of some tape, string and a pair of scissors because you’re about to make a garbage kite. Forage through parks and clean-looking dumpsters to find the fixings for a frame and sail for a sky-worthy kite. Assemble, then fly.
Have a pinata party! Invite your buddies, down many a margarita and demolish the shit out of the pinata you started making on July 17.
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If you’ve never experienced “the itis,” you’ll definitely be feeling it after this year’s Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival at Reading Terminal Market. Philly’s frozen cognoscenti — we’re talking players like The Franklin Fountain, Fisher’s and Bassetts — will develop sore scoopin’ wrists from doling out sample upon sample of their wares to the lick-happy crowd. You will curl up in an itis-induced ball after this. And it will be amazing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Arch streets, 215.922.2317.
History buffs with a need for speed will plotz. The Simeone Museum will re-create an earlier era of competitive driving at the Mercer Raceabout vs. Stutz Bearcat demo day, with genuine original equipment. Where else will you see these beasts rolling? Noon, free with $10 admission, Simeone Foundation Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, 215.365.7233.
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Go see Sheryl Crow p e r f o r m a t the Welcome Amer i c a C o n c e r t with the family-frien d l y m a s s e s . Or watch Jay Reata rd k i c k some fan in the face f o r g i v i n g him sass. Jay Reatar d , 11 p . m . , $12, Johnny Brenda’ s , 1201 N . Frankford Ave., 215. 739. 9684.
Let them eat cake (and drink beer) during the three-days-early Bastille Day celebration at Eastern State Penitentiary. Shops, restaurants and outdoor vendors celebrate the French Revolution with a whimsical re-enactment, where Marie Antoinette tosses Tastykakes — not cannonballs — over the penitentiary wall. A free street party follows the Monty Python-esque show. 5:30 p.m., $10, 21st St. and Fairmount Ave., 215.236.3300.
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More Burning Man than Bonnaroo, the PEX Summer Festival is a three day music and art jubilee that’s only an hour from home. It’s gonna be weird: Drum circles, pool parties, a sexploratorium, yoga workshops and giant fires abound, so bring your own beer. And soap. Fri.-Sun., July 3-5, $110-$150, Ramblewood, 2564 Silver Road, Darlington, Md.
Steve McQueen is the ultimate badass. Who else could take on a slow-moving, amorphous ton of Jell-O-y stuff and still end up looking cool? Watch him rock the socks off the Blob in the town it was filmed during the Colonial Theatre’s Annual BlobFest. 2 p.m., $6-$11, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610.917.1228.
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TU E SDAY, JULY 7 For pickup players, summer is basketball season — except there’s no big climax, no tournament, no playoffs. You and your friends can fix that by playing in the 3-on-3 Hoop It Up Tournament. The tourney comes through Philly (OK, Camden) but you only have a few days (until July 12) to apply, so get your practice in now. July 18-19, Campbell’s Field, 401 N. Delaware Ave., Camden, N.J. 10
TUESD A Y , J U L Y 1 4 In Deborah Zoe Laufer’s comedy End Days, teen Rachel Stein copes with a Bible-thumpin’ mom, a dad stuck in his PJs since 9/11 and a Jewish Elvis impersonator with a major crush — plus the Apocalypse. With “guest appearances” by Stephen Hawking and Jesus. Through Aug. 2, $26-$41, People’s Light & Theatre Co., 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, 610.644.3500
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SUNDAY, JULY 19 If you are fascinated with the lower Schuylkill River but also a little freaked out by it, take note. Schuylkill Banks’ Advanced Bartram’s Paddle enlists pros to guide a relaxed kayak tour from Walnut Street to Bartram’s Garden. 11 a.m., Walnut Street Dock on the Schuylkill, $75, includes instruction, rental, lunch and Bartram’s Garden house tour, 215.222.6030.
TH U R S D A Y , J U LY 2 3 While Philly’s major theaters go dark for the summer, six brand-new plays will get a chance to shine during PlayPenn — a weeklong conference for new play development. Head over in the evenings for free performances of each piece. July 20-26, Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St.
TU E S D A Y , J U L Y 2 8 The city still has pools. Not all 73, it’s true, but the proposed budget as it stands now leaves 46 public pools open. Go to one dressed like you’re on a tropical beach.
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Inspired by cartoons, Pig Iron Theatre’s Alex Torra stages The Comedy of Errors, the double your pleasure tale of two sets of identical twins separated at birth. Beat the heat with a breezy blast of Bard! Through Aug. 2, 7 p.m., free, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Baltimore Ave. and 43rd St., 215.462.2115.
Skip that trip to “Uncle Bob’s Fireworks Tent” and revel in nature’s light show during the Perseid Meteor Shower. More than 60 meteors per hour will grace the night sky, but get out of the city and on top of a mountain if you want the best view.
Hey, the Mets have a new stadium! Let’s go visit! The Phils visit taxpayer-funded Citi Field from August 21-24, just in time for the start of the Mets’ annual collapse.
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The Eagles’ 2009 pre-season begins against the Patriots. Which means you may be privy to that rarest of game calls: Kolb complete to Avant for six! 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, 1 NovaCare Way.
Honor Mother Earth with music, food, arts and crafts at the Peoples’ Festival. Nature shares the spotlight with Philadanco’s founder/executive artistic director, Joan Myers Brown, who gets props for her 40 years of service to the arts community. Noon-8 p.m., free, Vernon Park, Germantown and Chelten avenues, 215.248.3544.
M O NDAY, AUGUST 3 You see them every day and throw them an awkward smile when you pass, but how well do you know your neighbors? Get your bond on by organizing a block party. Or be bold and hold one on somebody else’s block.
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SATU R D A Y , A U G U S T 1 5 It’s a real shame Geekadelphians have to travel more than two hours to get to the closest Renaissance Faire. But for half-naked-men mud wrestling, turkey legs on a stick, human games of chess and the opportunity to finally break out that emerald green corset — we’ll go the distance. Every weekend through Oct. 26, $9.95-$29.95, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim.
SUNDA Y , A U G U S T 1 6 At the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the spirit of sweetly grooving to music out in the country never expires. Check out acts like the pro-beard Iron & Wine, old-schooler Tom Rush and local faves Frog Holler and the many more you’ll share a hillside with at Old Pool Farm. Aug. 14-16, $44-$145, 1323 Salford Station Road, Schwenksville, 800-556-FOLK.
TH U RSDAY, AUGUST 6 Grab a discerning buddy and sit in the park, the Gallery or any high traffic area and play boxers or briefs. Who’s wearing tighty-whities and who’s about the underoos? Don’t worry, boys, you can play, too: Thong or granny panties is equally fun.
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S A T URDAY, AUGUST 8 Thank heaven for little girls — especially the ones born to rock your fucking face off. Give the little Corin Tuckers/Patti Smiths/Kathleen Hannas-in-training the double devil horn salute at the Girls Rock Philly showcase. 6 p.m., $5, Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave.
S U N DAY, AUGUST 9 Reppin’ correct, the Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival is breaking out! Workshops, performances and showcases will be had over three days, cultivating and honoring the female contribution to hip-hop. And no, we ain’t talking about the videos! Aug. 7-9, various times and locations
Tribute bands are a cheaper, less jaded and, in some cases, more-alive version of your favorite bands. And the Pennypack Park Music Festival is full of ‘em. Tonight see pseudo Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton play the real guitar heroes. 7 p.m., free, Pennypack Park, Entrance at Welsh Rd. and Cresco Ave.
TU E S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 5 Ever wondered how history, politics and socioeconomics have shaped your urban environs? Take a walk and find out on the Emergence of a Modern Metropolis Philadelphia Walking Tour. 2 p.m., $15, tickets at AIA Bookstore & Design Center, 1218 Arch St., 215.569.3188.
TH U R S D A Y , A U G U S T 2 7 Like running? Like drinking? Do ‘em both at once with the Ben Franklin Mob, Philly’s own inner-city chapter of the Hash House Harriers, a drinking club with a running problem. They meet at a different bar every Thursday.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 Tired of spending all your summer evenings getting wasted at cookouts? The Campfire Club will take you on a cool night hike, with the promise of s’mores at the end. How’s that for motivation? 8-11 p.m., $2, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd., Media, 610.892.3908.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 With bruisers Riley Cote and Bob Kelly on board, somebody’s bound to go over the railing during Royal Caribbean’s “Cruising with the Philadelphia Flyers” five-day Bermuda death wish.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Jonesing for something with a little more kick than your standard flat Lager? Gather your favorite libations and make your own cocktail. Be sure to name it after yourself. Example? The Flaming Michelle, named after one of my favorite drinkers, is a heavy helping of vodka, pineapple orange juice and Sprite. Now go get sloshed.
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Th e r e ' s some people i n t h i s w o r l d t h at you can't j u st h e a r a b o u t , y o u m u st experience t h e m f i r st h a n d . G l e n n C a l h o u n i s one of those p e o p l e . F r o m h i s i n si g h t o f g r a p h i c design to his st o r i e s a b o u t h i s l i f e , t h i s m a n h a s c e r t a i n l y been around t h e b l o c k a n d i s n 't a f r a i d t o sh a r e h i s s t o r y . S ome stories w i l l h a v e y o u c r i n g i n g w h i l e s o m e w i l l f i l l y o u with joy. One t h i n g i s f o r c e r t a i n t h o u g h , y o u w i l l w a l k i n t o C a l houn's class a b o y , a n d w a l k o u t a m a n ( u n l e ss y o u 'r e a g i r l of course). 12
Q: First off, can Q: What is your you tell us a story? greatest college story? GC: We were approached by a client where the broker GC: I used to run a taxi had to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The client was very problematic and the payment was slow. The client goes to the broker and tells them what they want. The client wanted the raw files before the project was even done which is very unusual. The client eventually calls me and says that they don’t want to deal with the broker anymore. So I started off by charging them $80 an hour. Clients like this allow people like me to walk into a store and just buy something without looking at the price. I’ll have to give you an update on the end of this story because it is a current deal.
Q: Who is the most famous person you know? GC: Milton Glaser. I call him Milty.
Q: Who tells better stories? GC: Milty does. I’ll give him that one.
service on my motorcycle. I would take anyone anywhere that they wanted to go. No one went for a second ride though.
Q: What is the coolest project you have ever seen? GC: An advertisement for McDonalds in Time Magazine with 5 holes cut into the page. The text read “If you’re
hungry put your fingers in and flip the page.” Once you flipped the page it was a burger from McDonalds and it looked like you were holding it.
Q: What does Mr. Calhoun do in his free time? GC: I rebuild
"Don't turn down waonrykbaondyd never work for you or who is mean to oney." doesn't have m
cars with my son. We just picked up a 1952 Dodge.
Q: Do you have any advice for graphic designers just starting out? GC: Don’t turn down work. Never work for anybody who is mean to you or doesn’t have money.
Q: What question did we not ask you that we should have? GC: You should have asked
me what do you do at the end of an interview. The answer would be “Can I have the Job?” You have to ask that at the end of the interview otherwise it isn’t complete. 13
PHOTO HUNT
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Greetings! It’s time to get off your couches and hit the streets for some serious summer fun! Go grab a camera, digital or film, and explore the list below. Meet new people, find new places and have some fun! Tell your friends and explore all that Philly has to offer! *Remember to upload and share your photos and finds at www.phillybored.com/hunt
Half the fun is not knowing where to go. Ask for direction or pick up a map to explore these great destinations. After you’ve visited a location, make sure to place a check in the block next to the name and carry on towards your next destination!
the list. Independence National Historical Park
Rodin Museum
Bishop White House
Academy of Natural Sciences
Todd House
Penn’s Landing
Geno’s Steaks
National Constitution Center
First Bank of the United States
Please Touch Museum
Carpenter’s Hall, New Hall
Free Library of Philadelphia
Pemberton House
USS Olympia
Franklin Court, Library Hall
Philadelphia Doll Museum
Independence Square
Philadelphia Zoo
Philosophical Hall
The Horticulture Center
Independence Hall
Fairmount Park
Congress Hall
Rittenhouse Square
Old City Hall
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
The Liberty Bell
The Gallery at Market East
The Philadelphia Museum of Art
South Street
The US Mint
McGillin’s Olde Ale House
Logan Circle
Reading Terminal
Cliff Brookes // Art Director 21 year old commuter studying graphic design in Philadelphia for the past 3 years. Currently working at Electronic Ink. www.cliffbrookes.com
Devin Frymire // Production Manager 20 year old NJ native who travels to Philly for school & work. Graduates in September '09 and works at Finch Brands. www.devinfrymire.com BORED MAGAZINE CREDITS
Erin Laks // Copy Writer 23 year old graphic designer finishing up her degree in September '09. Well versed in the city life and Philadelphia. www.artstargraphics.com
Brian Hardiman // Graphic Designer 21 year old designer currently pursuing his degree in graphic design. Has a fresh eye towards the city of Philadelphia. www.brian-hardiman.com
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wishes you a super awesome & safe summer!