Taste of Philadelphia Food Tour

03-01-2006 - 01-01-2037

Wednesday, Saturday

Reading Terminal Market

http://www.readingterminalmarket.org

Reading Terminal Market - N 12th Street and Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: 895-1495

215-545-8007

Start Time(s): Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 am

Learn the story behind cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they're sold during this 75-minute food-writer-led walking tour

Tour departs from the Reading Terminal Market information desk at 12th and Filbert Streets  Reservations are required

Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see a sneak peek of the Reading Terminal Market

The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour

08-15-2006 - 12-31-2010

http://www.PhillyByPhone.com

Independence National Historical Park - 6th Street and Market Street One N Independence Mall West Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: 099-2495

215-229-TOUR

http://www.PhillyByPhone.com

Start Time(s):

Explore Historic Philadelphia with The Constitutional Cell Phone Tour See more than 20 historic sites on a 75 minute adventure following our easy-to-use map! It's Simple! Grab your cell phone and go! Choose a stop, call 215229TOUR, and enjoy an audio track about the site where you're standing Single Site: $099 - A great way to try the tour Entire Tour: $995 (for 1 user) - Your tour pass provides access to the entire tour for 7 days after activation Family Tour: $2495 (for 4 users) - With the Family Tour package, you can have up to four different users on four different phones, each accessing the entire tour for 7 days after activation Purchase the tour by calling 215229TOUR and charging it to your cell phone bill or credit card

Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see a sneak peek of the National Constitution Center!

Regular tours in Carriages, Trolleys and Double Decker Buses

Evening Wine, Chocolate and Tea Experience

10-01-2008 - 01-01-2037

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Various Locations -

Admission: 55

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s): Wednesday-Friday, 6 pm

This 3-hour tasting adventure in Center City is sure to tantalize your tastebuds and leave you feeling warm and happy inside With less than 20 minutes of total walking and well over 2 hours indoors enjoying some tasty treats, this culinary adventure begins with a made-to-order panini at the first tour stop and gets better from there!  Tastings include a variety of exotic loose-leaf teas at Tbar, decadent chocolates at Naked Chocolate Café and a flight of 3 fine wines at Tavern 17

In addition to the light meal and special pre-arranged tastings at three of Philadelphia's best specialty food shops and restaurants, every tour includes an informative, fun, and interactive discussion about how the foods you sample are made and how they have shaped history, and a behind-the-scenes view of the industry through the eyes of proprietors and chefs, and the opportunity to ask any questions you have informative tips about what to look for in truly great food

2010 Camphill ProAm Tennis Ball and Tennis Tournament

05-07-2010 - 05-08-2010

Friday, Saturday

Camphill Special School

http://www.camphillspecialschool.org

Sunnybrook Ballroom - 50 Sunnybrook Road Pottstown PA 19464

Admission: $125 per person $200 per couple

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ccoffman@beaverrun.org

http://www.camphillspecialschool.org

Start Time(s): Tennis Ball on May 7: 6:30-11:00 pm ProAm Tennis Tournament on May 8: 1-4 pm

The Tennis Ball is held on Friday, May 7 at Sunnybrook Ballroom and features fine dinner, dancing to big band music, fabulous auctions, an incredible raffle, and a performance by Camphill Special School students At the ProAm Tennis Tournament on Saturday, May 8, spectators are treated mixed doubles teams competing for the honor of becoming Camphill ProAm Champions Events benefit Camphill Special School, a community and school for children and youth with developmental disabilities

Annual Show of All Shows

11-22-2009 - 11-23-2009

Saturday

Chez Sonia Hair Studio & Spa

http://www.chezsoniahairstudioandspa.com

University of the Arts - Elaine C Levitt Auditorium - 401 S Broad Street Gershman Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $30

(215) 875-9899

chezsonia@verizon.net

http://www.chezsoniahairstudioandspa.com

Start Time(s): 5 pm

Join Chez Sonia Hair Studio & Spa for the largest hair & fashion show in the Philadelphia Tri-State area The "Annual Show of All Shows" will benefit the Earn Center Kick off your holiday weekend with some of the hottest salons in town Over 20 participating salons and barbershops will compete Special invited celebrities in attendancemore details to come You don't want to miss this! Participating Salons: Hair Boutique, Charlie Trendie, Mystique, God's Gifted Hands, Semaj International, Platinum Shears I & II and Emerald Cutz Model casting call starting the week of October 5th You must be 5'7" or tallerinquire by visiting the salon located at 1830 South Street in Philadelphia, PA All vendors welcomereserve your table nowgoing fast!

Kennett Symphony Young Artists Instrumental Competition

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Kennett Symphony of Chester County

http://www.kennettsymphony.org

Kendal-at-Longwood Auditorium - 1109 E Baltimore Pike Kennett Square PA 19348

Admission: $35 application fee for competitors Free to attend event

610-444-6363

info@kennettsymphony.org

http://www.kennettsymphony.org

Start Time(s): 1 pm

The Kennett Symphony presents its annual Young Artist Instrumental Competition for gifted musicians in grades 9-12 during the 2009-2010 school year who play string, woodwind, brass or percussion instruments The public is invited free of charge to hear these young emerging artists Competitors will perform a classical composition (or movement of a larger work) for solo and orchestra

Love, Life and Relationship Luncheon

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Refuse to Quitcom and The Dedan Tolbert Show

http://www.refusetoquit.com

Ms Tootsie's Soul Food Café - 1314 South Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: $30 Discounted lunch is included with the ticket

http://www.refusetoquit.com, www.dedantolbert.com

Start Time(s): 12-4 pm

Dedan Tolbert, award-winning author, advice columnist and host of the “The Dedan Tolbert Show”, which airs weeknights at 9 pm on The TB&D Radio Network, is bringing the topics that’s made him America’s “go to guy” for dating and relationship advice to Philadelphia for “The Love, Life & Relationship” Luncheon Dedan will co-headline this monthly relationship luncheon with motivational speaker and host of "The Refuse To Quit Radio Show", James Coston, which also airs on the TB&D Radio Network Wednesdays at 11 am

Reading Writers

12-07-2009 - 12-07-2009

Monday

Center for Literacy

http://www.centerforliteracy.org

Suzanne Roberts Theatre - 480 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19146

Admission: $50 for show $125 for reception/show 30% Student/Senior Citizen Discount

(215) 474-1235 ext314

externalaffairs@centerforliteracy.org

http://www.centerforliteracy.org

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

Firstrust and the Philadelphia Theatre Company join the Center for Literacy in its annual Reading Writers fundraiser Award winning actors Frank X and Mary Martello will read short stories by David Sedaris and Dorothy Parker A gala reception precedes the program, which will also include a brief award ceremony for four Literacy Champions, and a special guest offering an inside view to the literacy crisis Proceeds benefit CFL educational programs Go to wwwcenterforliteracyorg or call (215)474-1235 ext314 for more information

Bliss 2009 : Ultra All Inclusive Caribbean Party

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Caribbeanbeatz

http://bliss.caribbeanbeatz.com

African American Museum of Philadelphia - 701 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $6000

215-528-5220

caribbeanbeatz@gmail.com

http://www.blissphilly.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Philadelphia's premier all-inclusive Caribbean party, BLISS Hosted by CaribbeanBeatz at the African American Museum in Center City in the Historic Philadelphia Area BLISS features Trinidadian Comedian / Actor Susan Kennedy, music by Winston Irie, Marvin T , Daone Skilz, Workshop sounds, special guests Vybz Xpress, Roger Culture, Kendall Irie

1st Annual Battle of the Bowls

12-01-2009 - 12-01-2009

Tuesday

Philadelphia Art Alliance

http://www.philartalliance.org

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 251 S 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $100 for Auction and Reception; $200 for Auction, Reception, and Dinner

215-545-4302

astyer@philartalliance.org

https://philartalliance.ejoinme.org/MyPages/BattleoftheBowlsAuctionTickets/tabid/179630/Default.aspx

Start Time(s): 5:30 pm

The Philadelphia Art Alliance is stirring things up this year for our first annual “Battle of the Bowls”; an artistic competition where invited artists will creatively transform a plain ceramic bowl into a unique, one-of-a-kind, piece of art The pieces will be auctioned off during the event to benefit the Art Alliance’s exhibitions and programs The event begins at 5:30 pm with a lively cocktail reception and silent auction and is immediately followed by a first-class dinner for reserved guests at Gardenia Restaurant, located within the PAA With over 40 different bowls in every artistic medium imaginable, and some choice donations from participating Rittenhouse Row organizations, this event will have something for everyone on your holiday shopping list Get that special someone a perfectly unique gift just in time for the holiday season!

Spirit Of Competition Awards Dinner

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Simeone Foundation

http://www.simeonefoundation.org/?page_id=51

Simeone Foundation - 6825-31 Norwitch Drive Philadelphia PA 19153

Admission: $175 per person, $300 per couple

215-365-7233

amanda@simeonemuseum.org

http://www.simeonefoundation.org/?page_id=51

Start Time(s): 5:30-9 pm

On December 2, 2009, the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum will be holding their second annual "Spirit of Competition" Awards Dinner featuring this year's recipient, Ms Janet Guthrie Guthrie paved the way for drivers like Sarah Fisher and Danica Patrick, and made history by being the first woman to drive in the Indy 500 and NASCAR The evening's activities will also include the premiere unveiling of the most iconic sports car in General Motors racing history

Stern Hebrew High School Benefit Concert Featuring Six 13, Jewish A Cappella

12-19-2009 - 12-19-2009

Saturday

Stern Hebrew High School

http://www.sternhhs.org

Gratz College - Mandell Theater - Old York Road and Mandell Aveune Melrose Park PA 19027

Admission: $25 in advance, $36 at door, $10 students sponsorships available

215-725-3800

shhsbusiness@comcast.net

http://www.sternhhs.org

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Annual Concert Slated For Motzei Shabbat Dec 19th Stern Hebrew High School's Fourth Annual Benefit Concert will take place on Saturday night, December 19th at the Gratz College Auditorium on the Mandell Campus in Elkins Park Featured is Six13, an award-winning six-man vocal band with a Jewish repertoire containing intricate arrangements and soulful harmonies Bring the whole family for an evening of Shabbat zmirot, Israeli favorites, Yiddush songs and Yeshivish pop, rock and R&B backed by a thumping beatbox Doors open at 7:30 pm, concert begins promptly at 8 pm at the Gratz College Auditorium at 7605 Old York Road, at Melrose Avenue in Elkins Park, Pennsylvania Advance admission is $25, at the door $36, $10 students Sponsorships are available  

A Celebration of Animals

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

The Humane League of Philadelphia

http://www.thehumaneleague.com

Ethical Society Building - 1906 S Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $20 for general admission to the party

info@thehumaneleague.com

http://www.thehumaneleague.com

Start Time(s): 6:30-9:30 pm

The Humane League's biggest party of the year is just one month away! Join the Humane League for A Celebration of Animals on Saturday, December 12 in Rittenhouse at 6:30 pm as they celebrate with good food, music, dancing, auctions, raffles, socializing, and so much more! Author Jonathan Balcombe (The Pleasurable Kingdom) and online environmental and veg activist Michael Parrish DuDell (Ecorazzicom, VEGdailycom) will be speaking Get all of the details and reserve tickets online at http://wwwthehumaneleaguecom