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Philadelphia

by Stephanie Masucci

Countdown to Noon

December 31, 1999 assistant a & e editor

12p.m.

Bring the whole family to this unique celebration of the New Year. A giant "2000" made of Oreos and milk await!

(Call the Please Touch Museum at 215-963-0666 for admission price).

Original Bandstand Reunion

December 31, 1999

Convention Center 3pm

Have your parents ever told you about the original American Bandstand show. Perhaps some of them were even on the show! Tell them about this exciting event. Some of the original dancer will be present and a dance contest with prizes for the best dancers will add to the fun. Don't miss it!

Dances of the Century

January 1, 2000

Convention Center 3am

You can dance, swing, jitterbug, swim, slide and even macarena! Join Philadelphia's finest for this non-stop dance marathon. Dance instructors will be on hand as you dance the century away.

Rocky Run

December 31, 1999

Art Museum 7 am

Come watch 2,000 people recreate Rocky Balboa's famous run! Bring the entire family to watch this fun and festive event that will kick off the 24-hour celebration.

Presented by Lincoln Financial Group

Rocky Horror Picture Show

January 1, 2000

New Market Cabaret Theater 4am

Club will lead the cheers. You're encouraged to bring your own props but they'll have plenty to give away along with fabulous prizes and goody bags!

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, Tony-Award winning stage musical version of the Disney film. Dec. 8 thru Jan. 2. $20-$68. Forrest Theater, 1114 Walnut St.

CHRISTMAS CAROLE, Adaptation of "A Christmas Carol" featuring "Carole Scrooge," the New York City Queen of Mean circa 1943.Dec.3 thru Dec. 18. $16-$18. Civic Theatre, 527 N. 19th St., Allentown, 610-432-8943.

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE, Live dramatic presentation of the popular holiday tale. Dec. 3 thru Dec. 18. $5$10. Call 856-429-8139. Haddonfield Plays & Players, 957 S.Atlantic Ave., Haddonfield, NJ, www.AriaSoft.com/hpp.htm.

Ice Skating at Penn's

The Ralph Rizzo Ice Skating Rink is located in South Philadelphia in the Penn's Landing/Riverfront nightclub

"Let's do the time warp again!" The 25th anniversary area. of the Rocky Horror Picture Show is the craziest show you'll see at 4 am. Join the local cast as they perform live. And special guest Sal Piero, president of the National Fan