North Philadelphia has been stigmatized for years as the “Badlands: ”—a region ridden by drugs, crime, and poverty. The Goodlands®, a community-based after school and summer arts program run by Centro Nueva Creacion, was created in 2000 to counter negative perceptions, inspire hope, and build artistic talent in young people. Since 2000, more than 800 children from the Fairhill and West Kensington neighborhoods of North Philadelphia have participated in The Goodlands program. The exhibition features a selection of more than 40 color photographs of people and places in the community, taken between 2000 and 2009 by neighborhood children aged 5 to 13.

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In this new exhibition, anthropologist Philippe Bourgois and photographer-ethnographer Jeff Schonberg document the daily lives of homeless drug users, drawing upon more than a decade of fieldwork they conducted among a community of heroin injectors and crack smokers who survive on the streets of San Francisco's former industrial neighborhoods. About 40 black and white photographs are interwoven with edited transcriptions of tape recorded conversations, fieldwork notes, and critical analysis to explore the intimate experience of homelessness and addiction.

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From January 29 through March 27, 2010, Gallery 339 is pleased to present an exhibition by noted photographer Henry Horenstein, corresponding with the release of his latest book, SHOW. In SHOW, Henry Horenstein presents his sensuous, bawdy, sometimes beautiful/sometimes unsettling portrait of modern burlesque. The book will be available as a limited edition of 800 copies only, plus a special edition of 35 slipcased books with an original print; it also includes an introduction by the legendary Murray Hill, aka Mr. Showbiz. The exhibition will open at Gallery 339 the evening of Friday, January 29th, with a reception from 6:00 – 8:00 pm. www.gallery339.com

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Art In The Age of Mechanical Reproduction presents THE FARM, a narrative exhibition documenting daily life and new initiatives at the Art In The Age Farm in Tamworth, NH through personal anecdotes, photographs, salvaged objects, and letterpress prints. The presenting artist, Robin McDowell, is Art In The Age's Farm Manager and a former Philadelphian. McDowell installed a narrative exhibition beautifully documenting a brief introduction of the farm, her personal experiences as well as ongoing projects in Tamworth, NH. Also on view are found objects and personal belongings from the farm such as vintage tools, garden books, preserves and maps, to name a few, casually installed around a work desk constructed by the artist. www.artintheage.com

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Keyboard Karaoke begins at 8:00pm every Tuesday starting March 2nd. Anyone can take the stage to sing a tune from our 500+ karaoke song book, which is posted online at http://www.jollyspianobar.com/calendar.html. You can learn the lyrics at home, or use our printed songbook as a crutch. Each person gets one song and the audience will vote (via their applause) for the winner or winners that week (if it’s close, we will have a sing off or Jolly, Tony T and Joe will decide). The weekly winner and runner-up will be asked to return for the finals on May 4th to compete for $500, a trophy, and the title of Jolly’s First Keyboard Karaoke Winner. The May 4th finals will be critiqued and judged American-Idol style by a team of media/music professionals. Second and third place winners will receive gift cards and other prizes. Visit www.jollyspianobar.com or 267-687-1161 for more information. Please note, reservations are accepted but most tables will be available first-come, first-served.

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Carrie Underwood fans were excited today when they learned one of country music's most prolific and versatile power vocalists has just announced performances across North America as her new headline 2010 tour launches next spring. The "Play On Tour," hydrated by Vitaminwater®, will kick off March 11, 2010 with special guests Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. The first leg of 45 shows runs through May 30.

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Alice In Chains has announced their tour dates for North America, for 2010. The tour will kick off in Canada at The Orpheum Theatre in Vancouver on February 2nd. AIC is touring to support their new album, 'Black Gives Way To Blue'. Put out by Virgin/EMI, the album entered the Billboard 200 chart at No. 5. Wow! I'm sure you've heard the single, 'Check My Brain'. It sounds like . . . Alice In Chains. AIC will play for at Atlantic City's Borgata Event Center on Friday, March 12th. Tickets for this event are sold out.

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In anticipation of this summer's Philly Beer Week, come enjoy a special Philly Beer Week(end) from March 12 to March 14. Many bars and restaurants in Philly will be participating with special events and tasting of beers. PBW(end) events will also consist of two major events which are the Sixth-Annual Brewers Plate, a festival that partners craft brewers with the region’s top chefs and offers guests an unparalleled food-and-beer-pairing experience with proceeds donated to charity; and The First-Annual Craft Beer Express, a chartered bus tour of eight top beer bars, each of which is hosting a special PBW(end) event, featuring transportation between each bar on private buses that will depart every half hour all day long. For more information about specific events, times and prices, please visit visit www.phillybeerweek.org.

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The reigning champ of hip-hop, Jay-Z himself, will be performing live at the Event Center on March 13th. Fresh off his hugely successful album, "Empire State," Jay-Z has solidified himself as THE rapper to see live. The Grammy-award winning artist is on of the most well known acts to date and is certainly the hottest ticket in town for the month. Visit http://www.theborgata.com for tickets or more information.

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Established in 2009, "Fight for Cure" is a non-profit organization that has joined forces with the Kimmel Cancer Center (KCC) at Jefferson Hospital, a national Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, founded in 1991, to provide for their mission, which will be benefiting from our charity. The mission of "Fight For Cure" is to raise money and create youth awareness by coordinating various events including: Galas for the youth of Philadelphia, social gatherings & fundraisers, which will increase knowledge of our organization and encourage community involvement. All "Fight for Cure" event proceeds will be donated to the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson Hospital to continue the fight against one of the deadliest diseases. For more information about "Fight For Cure's" First Annual "Ribbon Ball," please visit the organization online at: www.fightforcure.org.

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Resorts Atlantic City Casino Hotel announced that it will present the return of smooth R&B legend Brian McKnight in the Superstar Theater, Saturday, March 13. The Grammy-nominated Brian McKnight has been recording albums for nearly 20 years and he has sold more than 20 million albums since his self-titled debut album in 1991. The singer/ songwriter/musician/arranger and producer McKnight has had nine Top 100 Albums, 12 Hot 100 singles and 12 Top 20 R&B singles, including the smash hit “Anytime.” McKnight’s newest album, Evolution of a Man was released in September 2009. The album features duets with Stevie Wonder and Jill Scott. The single “What I’ve Been Waiting For” features a reggae sound that McKnight has never done before. Brian McKnight will perform in Resorts Casino Hotel’s Superstar Theater on Saturday, March 13 at 8pm. Tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 1.800.745.3000 or online at www.myresortscasino.com .

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McFaddens 3rd Street brings you the 4th Annual McPattysfest! Philadelphia's premiere Irish festival! Come and enjoy: Traditional Irish dancing from the Broesler School of Irish Dance. Q102 live broadcast all day/night. Irish food classics provided and served by Christina's Catering. Music and entertainment provided by awesome LOST IN PARIS with three straight sets and to top the night off MR GREENGENES lights up the stage! You have heard the stories, you have seen the pictures, if you have not been to this festival it is a can't miss! Tickets are $15 at the door HUGE discount tickets now at mcfaddensphilly.ticketleap.com.

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From a beautiful world, to an evolution to something else and now a little sex therapy, audiences will be in for one memorable session. Therapist, teacher, Grammy award winner, actor, producer, however you choose to categorize him, Robin Thicke is in the Showroom at Tropicana on Saturday, March 13. Tickets for Robin Thicke go on sale Friday, February 12. Robin Thicke will perfom at the Tropicana Showroom on Saturday, March 13 at 9 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, February 12 and are priced between $35 – $55, and can be purchased at the Tropicana Box Office or through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com or via phone at 1-800-745-3000.

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Cozy neighborhood bar and restaurant Swift Half will host a Beer Dinner featuring the delicious cuisine of Chef Jessica O’Donnell and the inspired ales and lagers of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant’s Paul Rutherford. Rutherford, who is head brewer at Iron Hill’s Lancaster location, will be on hand to discuss the beers with guests and offer tips on pairing beer and food. This special meal is $55 per person, excluding tax and gratuity; reservations are required. Call 215-923-4600 or visit www.swifthalfpub.com

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Do you know about the biggest silver mine in the world? No? Do you wish you did? Cool, photographer Irina Zhorov will tell you a little bit about it at this benefit show over beers and bands! Come support a photo documentary project about the miners of Potosi, Bolivia while listening to Philly's finest. Pittsburgh transplants The Lopez, and Betty Iron Thumbs - self described as the secret lovechild of Jenny Lewis and Mick Jagger - will play, along with more TBA. DJ Teriyaki and DJ Nattie Ice will spin Motown/oldies, and powerpop/punk, respectively. There will be a photo booth! Raffle prizes! Photos!

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Beer can be a great accompaniment to gourmet cuisine. That was the thinking behind The Brewer’s Plate. Now in its sixth year, the one-of-a-kind tasting event couples Philadelphia’s premier craft breweries with the area’s most celebrated local restaurants to showcase beer and gourmet food pairings. The Brewer’s Plate 2010 will take place on Sunday, March 14th from 5:00 – 7:30 pm at the Penn Museum. Tickets for the event are $55 per person in advance by February 28th and $65 after February 28th. VIP tickets are $115 and include early admission at 4:00 pm; limited edition Victory beers; exclusive, gourmet food by DiBruno Bros. and Fork, and much more. All proceeds benefit Fair Food. Participants must by 21 years or older to attend. Tickets are available by visiting www.thebrewersplate.org or at the Reading Terminal Market Fair Food Farmstand. Contact Name: Erin Hopkins Contact Number: (215) 545-4715, x30

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This year marks the 18th anniversary performance of SHUTUP&DANCE, a MANNA benefit event featuring original works choreographed and performed by the dancers Pennsylvania Ballet. This unique, one-night-only performance will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010, at 8:00pm at the Forrest Theater, 1114 Walnut Street in Philadelphia. Shut Up & Dance started 18 years ago to pay homage to friends and loved ones lost to AIDS and to raise funds for those who support the community every day, such as MANNA. Year after year, Shut Up & Dance delights the audience with an original, spirited, funky performance and is almost always a sellout! Jonathan Stiles once again served as Producing Director - with an exceptional line up of choreographers and dancers. Ticket Prices: $35, $75, $100. Tickets go on sale February 1, 2010. Order your tickets before February 19 for a chance to win one of three travel vouchers from US Airways! Tickets can be ordered by contacting Meg Rider at 215-496-2662. Enjoy premium seating for the show and cocktails, appetizers, and a meet and greet with the dancers before the performance! $200 includes pre-party from 6pm until 7.30pm and a ticket to the performance. Limited quantities are available. Dance the night away after the performance at a steamy after-party with the dancers. Voyeur Night Club, Philadelphia’s hottest after-hours club located at 1221 Saint James Street, will provide free admittance to SHUTUP&DANCE attendees starting at 9pm after the performance, along with drink specials and guest DJs. MANNA prepares and delivers delicious, nourishing meals, along with counsel and hope, to people at acute nutritional risk from life-threatening illnesses, helping them improve their health and quality of life.

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Get your tickets now to see Alicia Keys with Melanie Fiona in Atlantic City March 20! The show will be held at the Mark G. Etess Arena at Trump Taj Mahal with the show starting at 8:00 pm and doors opening to ticketholders at 7:00 pm. Keys recently was awarded with the Keys with the Golden Note Award for achieving extraordinary career milestones after releasing several billboard-topping albums throughout her career. Melanie Fiona, an up and coming R&B artist, is riding under the wing of superstar Kanye West.

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A chic and trendy women's clothing and accessory boutique, will present its 1st Annual Charity Style Auction and cocktail reception on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. The auction and reception will be held at Trust located at 249 Arch Street in Downtown Philadelphia. Known for its classic architecture and modern décor, Trust is the perfect venue to host this celebration of fashion and philanthropy. "When Style Meets Status" Charity Auction and Reception will certainly be an evening of bliss! Starting with a cocktail reception, Complimentary signature cocktails provided by Diageo. There will be a live band entertaining guests as they indulge in their succulent cuisines and stimulating conversations including a high-end runway show /charity auction and ending with a complementary light dinner prepared by noted culinary artiste, Chef Smiley. Not only will the Charity Style Action feature pieces from Our ModestE' Boutique, there will also be designs from designers Rashad Corey & Production Team, who also have produced runway shows for both Philadelphia's and New York's Fashion Week. ALL proceeds generated from the Charity style Auction will be donated directly to The Samuel Dalembert Foundation Haiti Relief Fund to help to support numerous relief efforts, including bringing clean water and food supplies to Haiti after hurricane devastation. As well as the Peace & Love Foundation a Social-Cause Marketing Movement designed and committed to the positive promotion of peace and non-violence. Also, to learn more information about the charities that this event is benefiting, log on to: www.weneedpeaceandlove.com or www.dalembertfoundation.org Both Press & Live Media Coverage will take place the night of the event.

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The Rosenbach Museum & Library continues to celebrate the work of famed author and illustrator Maurice Sendak — creator of such children’s classics as Where the Wild Things Are, In the Night Kitchen and Outside Over There — with the 2010 Sendak in Spring Festival held on the first weekend of Spring, Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 from Noon-4pm daily. The annual festival promises an exciting, fun-filled day for the whole family, with activities geared toward kids of all ages from toddlers to pre-teens. For more information about the Festival, please contact the Rosenbach at (215) 732-1600 or visit www.rosenbach.org.

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On March 23, 2010, Downingtown, PA's Firecreek will be hosting a Beer Dinner. There's going to be a 1/2 hour of hors d'oeuvres featuring: Short rib spring rolls Portabella fries with truffle aioli Chorizo blue cheese flat bread These will be paired with Stoudts pilsner a traditional german style pilsner (delicately dry with firm bitterness) Then everyone will sit down at 7:00pm for a four-course dinner. The menu for dinner is as followed: First Course: Homemade sausages with a kennett mushroom crustini and a roasted garlic yogurt Paired with Stoudts new beer called Karnival Kolsch (similar to a light lager- its dry and crisp with slight fruitiness). Second Course: Cornbread and prosciutto stuffed rainbow trout with haricot vert gratin and a sage butter Paired with Stoudts signature American Pale Ale. (Crisp medium body with light amber color. Cascade hops provide refreshing bitterness with citrus Aromas). Third course: Honey Glazed Duck breast with a sauté of wild rices topped with a jalapeno corn relish Paired with Stoudts Triple. (It’s a full bodied strong Belgian abby-style ale. Has a rich array of spicy, phenolic and fruit like flavors) Fourth Course: Old fashioned banana bread French toast with chocolate gelato. Paired with Stoudts Fat Dog Stout. (It’s an oatmeal stout with roasted malt character and a chocolatey coffee like finish). Jodi Stoudt will serve as the beer host. Beer sizes will vary but they're planning to pour between 6-8 ounces for each beer.

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See who will be crowned the 2010 Entertainer of the Year! Celebrity Guest Judges, Astonishing Performances and more! Select Open Bar and Gourmet Appetizers begin at 7pm. To reserve a table contact 215-625-2800x101 or info@delilahs.com. Official After Party at Zee Bar, Dress is upscale and fashionable.

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Come get a chance to taste up to 50 craft beers atop the Residences at Two Liberty Place. This is Land Services USA's 3rd annual beer, wine, and spirit tasting. Come support Big Brothers Big Sisters Southeastern PA as all proceeds will be donated to them. For more info, visit http://www.proservphilly.com/2010lsubeertasting/index.html.

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The popular new raw bar and restaurant, Oyster House (215-567-7683) will host their first-ever Shucking Contest, featuring professional oyster shuckers from across Philadelphia competing for a $200 Grand Prize. An amateur shucking contest will follow the professionals, with guests hoping to earn a $100 Oyster House Gift Certificate. Admission to the shucking contest is $5 per person and includes all the varieties of the shucked oysters as well as access to Oyster House’s bar and a firkin of Dock Street’s West of Center Pale Ale, which will be on a pay-as-you-go basis. The professional shuckers, including competitors from Oyster House and others from renowned Philadelphia-area seafood houses, will be judged by local food writers Rick Nichols from Philadelphia Inquirer and Kirsten Henri from Grub Street Philadelphia on their speed and accuracy as they shuck their way through two dozen oysters, working in heats of three shuckers at a time. A one- second deduction will be made to each shucker’s overall time for each broken shell or ripped oyster. After a winner is crowned, amateur shuckers will face the same guidelines, working on one dozen oysters each for a chance to win a $100 Oyster House gift certificate. Onlookers can enjoy the fruits of the competitors labors; the oysters will be passed out to the crowd after each heat. www.oysterhousephilly.com

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Young at heart? Ready for a spring fling? The Captain is calling on you this April Fools Day! Join Ben Franklin Yacht on a three-hour singles cruise under the stars. Enjoy our grand buffet and receive two drinks on the house. Our DJ will keep you dancing like a fool as you and your friends cruise the night away down the Delaware. Date: April 1, 2010. Time: 7—10pm. Cost: $49.99 per person. Boarding begins one half hour before cruise departs (6:30pm) 215-629-8687

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Grammy-nominated and Billboard Magazine’s group of the decade, Nickelback, announced they have extended their Dark Horse World Tour into June 2010, including a stop at Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, April 3rd. Nickelback will be joined by Shinedown and Sick Puppies for the Atlantic City performance. Tickets go on sale Saturday, January 30 at 10am and are available through the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com, LiveNation.com and by-phone at 800-736-1420. Tickets for this event are: $35, $69.50 & $89.50. Nickelback fan club members will have access to presale tickets beginning January 28th. Citi® cardmembers will have access to presale tickets beginning January 29th at 10am local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program. For complete presale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com. Additional information on the tour, ticket on sales, fan club membership and VIP packages is available at Nickelback.com and LiveNation.com.

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G Love & Special Sauce will be at The Music Box on Friday, April 4. The Philadelphia based band incorporates hip-hop, funk, psychedelica, blues, and soul into their music, which was showcased beautifully in their 1999 release Philadelphonic, they followed that up with Electric Mile in 2001. G Love has collaborated with such singers and songwriters as Ben Harper, Marc Broussard, Tristan Prettyman, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Blackalicious. They are also currently signed to Jack Johnson’s Brushfire Records label. This past June the trio put out their latest album entitled Superhero Brother featuring the single “Peace, Love, and Happiness.”

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Harrah’s Entertainment, Caesars Atlantic City and StarGames are proud to announce that 14-time Grand Slam men’s singles champion Pete Sampras and current U.S. Davis Cup tennis star James Blake have been added to compete in the inaugural “Caesars Tennis Classic” at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City on April 10, 2010. Sampras and Blake join an all-star lineup including former U.S. Open champions Andy Roddick, Ivan Lendl, Mats Wilander and Marat Safin who will participate in this exhibition tournament hosted by Venus Williams. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. are on-sale now at Ticketmaster.com and the Boardwalk Hall box office with additional information about this unique event available at CaesarsTennisClassic.com. “Caesars is ecstatic to add Pete Sampras and James Blake to our already impressive lineup for the Caesars Tennis Classic,” said Joe Domenico, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Caesars Atlantic City. “This will be the first time these six past and present tennis stars will compete in the same event and we are honored to bring them together in Atlantic City.” “Adding Pete and James to the Caesars Tennis Classic makes it a “must see” event for Delaware Valley fans,” said Jerry Solomon, President of StarGames. “Among these six players they have won 32 Grand Slam singles titles and ten Davis Cup Championships. Not only are they great players but they are great ambassadors for the sport as well. And fans will have a chance to meet them in the Tennis Village at Caesars. It should be a great weekend of tennis activity.” The Caesars Tennis Classic will be hosted by two-time US Open and five-time Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams. The Classic will feature three matches in a team format. The first match will feature 1985, 1986 and 1987 US Open Champion Ivan Lendl going up against former nemesis and 1988 US Open Champion Mats Wilander in a one-set no ad scoring match. Lendl and Wilander, who together have won a combined 15 Grand Slam singles titles, have met in the finals of the US Open, French Open, Australian Open and the Masters a combined six times. This match will be Lendl’s first since his 1994 retirement. The second match will showcase 2003 US Open Champion and current top-ranked US men’s tennis player Andy Roddick going up against 2000 US Open Champion Marat Safin in a best-of-three-set match. This match will also be no ad scoring and will be decided by a super tie-breaker (first to 10 must win by 2) if necessary. The third match will feature 14-time Grand Slam men’s singles champion Pete Sampras going up against current U.S. Davis Cup star James Blake in a best-of-three-set match. This match will also be no ad scoring and will be decided by a super tie-breaker (first to 10 must win by 2) if necessary. Now in 2010 with the support of Harrah’s and Caesars Atlantic City, StarGames will bring back tennis to the Mid-Atlantic region and to a newly renovated 10,000 seat Boardwalk Hall Arena. Tickets are available for $25, $50, $75, $125, $175, as well as a VIP Hospitality Package for $250 and a Caesars Tennis Classic Insider Experience Package. Additional information on this event can be found at www.CaesarsTennisClassic.com.

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Come with us as we go "somewhere over the rainbow" with Dorothy and all of her friends. The Broadway Theatre of Pitman will be transformed into the magical Land of Oz, as Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion follow the yellow brick road to the Emerald City. They're all in search of the famous Wizard of Oz who will grant their all of their wishes. Will they make it there and get what they want? In April, we'll find out! www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

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Experience a one day local/community version of the Amazing Race! Teams of 2-6 solve clues and face fun challenges while navigating through the city of Philly. We also offer a separate family division for those who want to bring kids along for the exciting experience. Please visit www.citysolveurbanrace.com for more information and details! :)

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There’s a movement afoot of people taking charge of their own health and wellness. We’re more interested in where our food comes from and exactly what’s in it. Exercise is becoming more important to us, but we want to have fun doing it. We’re taking a more informed active role in our health care options. Sound like you? We created this Expo for YOU!! Whether you are a kid, teen, adult or senior we’ve got something just for you. Are you a hard core athlete or is your idea of exercise walking the dogs in the morning and gardening in the evening? Either way, we’ve got something for you. The Bucks County Health & Fitness Fair features: • Over 75 booths and exhibits • Free health screenings • Seminars and workshops • Healthy Food Court • Healthy cooking demos • Ongoing exercise and fitness demonstrations • “Ask the Expert” pavilion featuring private consultations • Spa treatments • Fitness zone for all ages • And more! For more information visit us at www.BucksFitFair.com

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Christian-influnced rock band The Fray is scheduled to perform at the Borgata event center in Atlantic City on April 17, 2010. Formed in 2002 by schoolmates Isaac Slade and Joe King, the Denver-based group released their debut album How to Save a Life in 2005. The band is best known for the song "How to Save a Life", which charted in the top three of the Billboard Hot 100 and was also a top 5 single in Canada, Australia, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The Fray also found national success with the songs "Over My Head (Cable Car)" and "You Found Me", which became a top fifteen hit in the United States and Canada. Tickets for this event are on sale now for $65 a piece, standing room only.

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CitySolve Urban Race is a unique urban adventure game where teams solve clever clues and face fun challenges while discovering their city a fun new way! Participate and you and your teammate could win $5,000 and a ticket to the National Championship Race in New Orleans! You and your team partner will be on a lively, one-day, Philadelphia amazing race. This scavenger hunt will take you to unmarked checkpoints and explore the City of Brotherly Love like you've never experienced it before as the puzzle unfolds. Our high octane energy adventure game might take you through the many exciting neighborhoods of Philly like Center City, UPenn, Society Hill and some nifty places you might not even know about! www.citysolveurbanrace.com

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Singer/songwriter Citizen Cope [ tickets ], the musical alter-ego of Brooklyn's Clarence Greenwood, will launch a late-winter headlining tour following the February release of his next studio album. "The Rainwater LP," Citizen Cope's fourth studio album, and first self-released effort, is set for release in February. The singer recorded the album after parting ways with his previous label, RCA, following 2006's "Every Waking Moment." "Every Waking Moment" provided a high-water market for the performer's recording career, peaking at No. 69 on The Billboard 200. Citizen Cope will be playing at Atlantic City's Borgata Event Center on April 23, 2010. Tickets are on sale now for $35.

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The Tropicana Casino and Resort invites you to feel the electricity as Grammy nominated recording artist Jordin Sparks performs live at 9 p.m. in the Tropicana Showroom, Saturday, April 24, 2010. Tickets for Jordin Sparks’ April 24 concert at the Tropicana will be available starting 12 p.m. on Friday, February 5, 2010. Tickets prices are $35 - $55 and are available at the Tropicana Box Office, Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.

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Steppingstone Scholars will host the annual Spring Salsa to raise funds for the organization’s program that gives urban children a blueprint for the future. Last year, the event raised nearly $300,000 with an exquisite dinner, cocktails, and dance lounge music. Steppingstone Scholars, Inc. is a privately funded, non-profit organization that prepares motivated and talented urban school children for acceptance and success at the top college preparatory schools in the Philadelphia area.

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The Morris Arboretum celebrates the 2nd annual National Public Gardens Day by giving out free Fern Leaf Bleed Heart Plants to the first 100 visitors beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 7. The Morris Arboretum is the official local partner of National Public Gardens Day, a nationwide effort to highlight public gardens and the value they add to their communities. Many of the nation's public gardens will mark the day with special events and activities for schools, families and thousands of visitors to explore and discover their local public garden, while learning about each garden's commitment to education, research and environmental stewardship. Activities will continue throughout the busy Mother's Day Weekend. The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located at 100 East Northwestern Avenue in the Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. Visit http://www.publicgardens.org for more information.

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Daryl Hall and John Oates are hitting the road once again in 2010 for their latest concert tour! With over 60 million albums sold, Daryl Hall and John Oates’ rich repertoire has garnered a total of 8 #1 hit singles along with dozens of hits throughout the 70’s, 80’s, 90’s, including 2002’s “Do It For Love.” Other top singles include: “Rich Girl,” “Kiss On My List,” “Maneater,” “Private Eyes,” “I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do), “Sara Smile,” “She’s Gone,” and “One On One.” Their trademark sound of rock ‘n’ soul can be heard in the harmonies of today’s young pop stars, in the return to radio of sophisticated R&B, even in the black/white demographics of hip-hop and rap-rock fusion. On May 8, 2010, Hall and Oates are scheduled to play at Atlantic City's Borgata. Tickets for this show are on sale now for $55 for golden circle seats, $65 for reserved floor seats, and $55 for reserved rider seats.

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Public Image Ltd. are reuniting after an 18 year hiatus and their North-American reunion tour will be stopping in Atlantic City for one night only! After John Lydon, AKA Johnny Rotten, left the infamous punk band The Sex Pistols, he formed a more experimental group with Public Image Ltd. PiL became one of the first post-rock bands and influenced a whole new scene in the 80s. The reunion of PiL will include original members such as Bruce Smith, Lu Edmonds, and Scott Firth as well as John Lydon. This is one show any punk, rock, or plain old music fan should not miss out on. This is their first tour in 17 years! Buy your tickets now through AC Ticket Guys and be sure to get the best seats in the house for competitive prices and fast delivery.

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The “With Love - Super Adoption Day at the Piazza” will be one of the largest adoption events nationwide. Join dozens of rescue groups for a family friendly, festival-like atmosphere with lots of activities and attractions. Animal Shelters and Rescues from all over the greater metropolitan Philadelphia area will have rescued animals for adoption, local vendors will be selling unique products for people and pets, special guests will be in attendance from national animal welfare figures to local celebrities and live music, demonstrations and contests will entertain the crowds all day.

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New Kids on the Block, a very popular band from the last decade will be performing live in Atlantic City at the Borgata on May 28, 2010 and May 29, 2010.Tickets are on sale now for $89.50 New Kids on the Block consists of Jonathan Knight, Jordan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Danny Wood and Donnie Wahlberg and was the first modern boy band to reach extreme commercial success. The band was founded by producer Maurice Starr in 1984.

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Chef Jennifer Carroll, recent Bravo Top Chef finalist, will help take a bite out of childhood hunger in Philadelphia this summer as she will serve as Chef Chair for Philadelphia’s Taste of the Nation culinary fundraiser at the Loews Hotel’s Millennium Ballroom on June 21, 2010. Joining Carroll will be a veritable who’s who of Philadelphia culinary prowess, with top chefs from across the city and surrounding region coming together with top mixologists creating a fun and delicious event for a great cause. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample a copious array of culinary excellence from the best-of-the-best restaurants, specialty cocktails, select wine, and beers from Stella Artois, Hoegaarden and Leffe. While guests mix, mingle, sample and enjoy, the best part of this decadent evening is in knowing that 100 percent of ticket sales supports Share Our Strength’s efforts to end childhood hunger. National sponsors American Express, Sysco, Food Network, Stella Artois, S. Pellegrino and Brown-Forman provide generous support. In addition to a bounty of creative culinary delights from the region’s best restaurants, Taste of the Nation will feature silent and live auctions, giving guests the opportunity to bid on exceptional items ranging from restaurant gift certificates and hotel stays to unique culinary experiences. Area organizations that will benefit from this year’s event include Philabundance, The Greater Philadelphia Coalition Against Hunger, The Food Trust, and The Pennsylvania Hunger Action Center. www.tasteofthenation.org

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Looking to get tickets to see Joel McHale perform his comedy routine live? His routine is fantastically funny and if you love The Soup, you’ll love his comedy routine. Joel McHale will be performing at the Atlantic City Borgata Event Center on June 25th at 10pm and June 26th at 8pm. Tickets are $55 per night.

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Sleeping Beauty is a fairy tale classic, and in June the Broadway Theatre will host Princess Aurora and as she grows up under the protection of her fairy godmothers, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather. In the forest, the princess, renamed Briar Rose, is safe from the evil Maleficent's curse. But Briar Rose is eventually discovered and pricks her finger on the spinning wheel, casting herself into the deep sleep of Maleficent's wishes. She will only awaken with true love's kiss. Perhaps her betrothed and her beloved are one in the same! Join us in June to find out. Tickets: $7.00 & $9.00 Show times: Friday 6/25/10 @ 10AM and Saturday 6/26/10 @ 10AM & 1PM website: http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

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The Pulitzer and Tony Award Winning play by America's great comic playwright is a memory play set in Yonkers in 1942. Bella is 35 years old and living at home with her stern mother, Grandma Kurnitz. As the play opens, ne'r do-well son Eddie deposits his two young sons on the old lady's doorstep. He is financially strapped and taking to the road as a salesman. The boys are led to contend with Grandma, with Bella and her secret romance, and with Louie, her brother, a small-time hood in a strange new world called Yonkers. Tickets: $25.00 Show times: Friday & Saturday @ 8PM and Sunday @ 2PM website: http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

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Come see Mother Goose live on the Broadway Theatre of Pitman stage, as she presents her classic stories. Considered the mother of all storytellers, Mother Goose will show you how she sings and dances while sharing her favorite fairy tales and nursery rhymes. You'll be sure to enjoy these timeless tales, especially as they are portrayed in the intimate setting of our Theatre. Tickets: $7.00 & $9.00 Show times: Friday 9/24/10 @ 10AM and Saturday 9/25/20 @ 10AM & 1PM website: http://www.thebroadwaytheatre.org

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