New directions for the site

Most of the Philadelphia news, events, histories, and cool things I discover I now blog about with Metblogs Philly.
The “blog” portion of this website will be faded out, but the SEPTA GMaps will remain! I’m currently working on a brand new better version that I’d like to have available within the next few months for [...]

Philadelphia International Children’s Festival

From April 30 through May 6, 2006, the Children’s Festival, “renowned for its superior level of artistic excellence and for its presentation of provocative artists and international art forms”, returns for its 22nd year and covers both the indoor and outdoor areas of the Annenberg Center. Visit the website for ticket information and for a [...]

What to Wear Where

Starting April 20, 2006, Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville presents What to Wear Where. This exhibit explores the fashion on women from 1890 to 1915, and what was worn to the beach or ballroom, tea or opera, shopping, school or work. Vintage clothing exhibit is open during regular museum hours at no charge.

Philadelphia Antiques Show

The 2006 Philadelphia Antiques Show celebrates its 45th anniversary and is “recognized as the finest American antiques and decorative arts show in the [...]

Playlist

Playlist invites you to bring your iPod or other MP3 player and share your favorite 15 minute set. Show off your collection of rarities, remixes, imports, or crowd-pleasing classics. Playlist Philadelphia takes place at 8 pm on the first Monday of the month at The Khyber. 21+ and Free.

Women in Ancient Egypt

In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 28 March at 6 pm Dr. Jennifer Wegner, Research Specialist in Penn Museum’s Egyptian Section, examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s [...]

Women in the Courts of the Ancient Maya

In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 14 March at 6 pm Simon Martin, Research Specialist in Penn Museum’s American Section, examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, [...]

2006 Philadelphia Film Festival

From 30 March through 11 April, the Philadelphia Film Festival brings the world’s imagination to Philadelphia with screenings of nearly 300 features, documentaries, shorts and animation from 50 countries for an audience of 61,000. Among its thematic highlights are Cinema of the Muslim Worlds, “Danger After Dark,” and the annual CityPaper Festival of Independents.
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Women, Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Iraq

In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 14 March at 6 pm Dr. Jerrold Cooper of Johns Hopkins University examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, and cultic [...]

The Schuylkill Challenge and Phat Philly Phlyer

Cycling groups from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University co-host collegiate bicycle racing in Fairmount Park this weekend: Schuylkill Challenge on 11 March from 8 am to 4 pm; and Phat Philly Phlyer on 12 March from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Participants can register online.