Thursday, March 23, 2006


This Week In THE CLICK (print this e-mail)

From the Desk
+ 2 Cool 4 School: Groceries to fill your home and belly

CareerPhilly Internship Fair: Thursday, April 6

New From Campus Philly
+ Food Guide: Best places to eat and eat some more.

Design Philadelphia LIGHTS UP THE CITY!
+ 50 Citywide Events April 1-9

Campus Calendar
+ Comedian Bill Burr, Ben Folds and VH1 are coming!

Idealist.org Nonprofit Career Fair: April 6

Events this Week

Discounts + Promotions
+ Copa Too
+ Liberty Travel
+ Walnut Street Theater

Jobs + Internships
+ The Empowerment Group: Entrepreneurship Week
+ Campus Philly Internships

CAREERPHILLY'S
INTERNSHIP FAIR

If you're seeking an internship, you don't want to miss the Greater Philadelphia region's largest internship fair! Make vital contacts, optimize your classroom experience, build your skills and resume, network with professionals, and explore career options.

THURSDAY, APRIL 6th
Free admission. 10am - 2pm
Amtrak 30th Street Station, Philadelphia
Full event information at www.careerphilly.com

FROM THE DESK

2 Cool 4 School: Food for Thought-Groceries in the city

You can’t call yourself a starving college student anymore. Last week, Campus Philly brought you the 2006 Food Guide to introduce you to some of the city’s great restaurants. This week, I’m going to share with you some of my favorite grocery stores in Center City so you can cook for yourself if going out to eat regularly isn’t in your budget. For the hipster/trust-fund crowd, Whole Foods (2001 Pennsylvania Ave., 9th & South) is an enormous haven of non-processed, organic foods. Your tree bark cereal and vegan TV dinners will leave you feeling good and healthy, but your wallet will be much lighter. For the poor hippie/non-conformist crowd, almost everything at Trader Joe’s (22nd and Market) is cheap and good—like the ready-to-go sandwiches near the entrance. Then there’s Super Fresh (10th & South, 5th & Pine) for traditionalists. You’ll find your trusted brands here at reasonable prices. Great Scot’s Rittenhouse Market (18th and Spruce). This seemingly tiny place is packed with both New Age-y organic foods that you can’t find anywhere else, along with old-school sugary favorites like Froot Loops. It’s not exactly cheap but I highly recommend it for the can’t-live-without-preservatives-but-wants-to-try-new-food crowd. Happy shopping!

-Ellen Minsavage, Temple '06





NEW FROM CAMPUS PHILLY


FOOD GUIDE! CP Writers profile some excellent restaurants in the city.

Read about those great little restaurants that are nestled away in the nooks and crannies of Philadelphia.

They're everywhere and there are good ones and bad ones. See which chain restaurants are worth your money.

Candles, a warm ambience and soothing music...that's what you want for the ideal romantic restaurants. Check them out.

You're with a big crowd of hungry people. What places are great for a big group of ravenous college kids?

Uh-oh...the 'rents are visiting and for some reason they're not pining for cafeteria food. Where to go??

DesignPhiladelphia

50 CITYWIDE EVENTS, APRIL 1-9

From April 1 thru 9, 2006, the spotlight is on boutiques, galleries, museums, academic institutions and design studios all over town. Join us for more than 50 events taking place across the city and including gallery tours, public lectures, exhibitions, workshops and parties.
For full event listings, visit:
www.DesignPhiladelphia.org

CAMPUS CALENDAR

UNIVERSITY OF THE SCIENCES IN PHILADELPHIA
MAR 25: 5K Race for Humanity. Omega Chi Psi, an academic service fraternity, will hold its first annual 5K Race for Humanity. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Red Cross Measles Initiative. The goal is to save 10,000 children! Low cost.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-CAMDEN
MAR 30: Comedian Bill Burr
He was featured on Chappelle's Show, Comedy Central and HBO, and now he will be in the Garden State with his rip-roaring comedy. A little laughter never hurt anybody! Low cost.

VILLANOVA UNIVERSITY
MAR 31: We Be Burnin'
The Caribbean Students Association will be sponsoring this hot and fierce dance party at the Connelly Center. Featuring DJ 007. Get in free with a wild card. Low cost without wild card.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
APRIL 4: Greater Philadelphia Entrepreneurial Summit
Includes panel discussions, brainstorming and networking. This is the first annual conference for all university organizations. Opening remarks by Stephanie W. Naidoff, Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-CAMDEN
APRIL 6: VH1's Best Week Ever
Leave your television behind and experience the hit show live. Five comedians from the beloved pop culture show will make an appearance over in byootiful NJ. Low cost.

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY
APRIL 7: Invention to Venture
Learn how to turn your ideas into the real deal. These technology workshops will help you put your thoughts together and turn them into profitable business ventures.

RUTGERS UNIVERSITY-CAMDEN
APRIL 26: An Evening with Ben Folds
Rutgers is all over these sweet campus events, so take advantage of them! The smart-ass singer/pianist is coming to the Garden State at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. Moderately priced.

Idealist.org Philadelphia
Nonprofit Career Fair


Interested in volunteering, interning, or working in the nonprofit sector? The Nonprofit Career Fair has opportunities for job seekers to distribute resumes, speak with nonprofit recruiters, and attend a series of free information sessions for nonprofit job seekers.

Thursday, April 6
10:00am-2:00pm | Saint Joseph’s University.
For more info visit www.idealist.org

UPCOMING EVENTS


Thur 23

Beta Dance Troupe
This Israeli dance company presents a unique program of traditional Ethiopian Jewish dance, including elements of Ethiopian tribal dances like ''eskesta'', shoulder dancing. The troupe combines contemporary music and African rhythms, creating a show of fascinating movements and captivating rhythms. Low Cost.

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
A record- breaking hit in London, and "the funniest show you are likely to see in your entire lifetime", it consists of all 38 Plays in 97 Minutes. Woah. Beware, the audience is a huge part of the performance and is included throughout. Student discounts available.

No Excuse Thursdays
Every Thursday at The 5 Spot, one of the most relaxing, have fun, dance, and chill spots in Philly. DJ Blaze & DJ Cru-Cut playing the best in hip-hop, R&B, Old School, Reggae and more. Ladies in free til 11pm. That's always nice. Low Cost.

Trying
Try showing your grandfather how to use the Internet. Not so fun is it? Well, 25-year-old Sarah and her 81-year-old boss, Francis Biddle, struggle in the same manner, eventually realizing how their huge differences will influence each other. Prices vary.

Fri 24

Third World Newsreel's Call for Change Project
Call for Change captures the fight for families facing deportation, activists working to pass a bill requiring companies doing business in New York to reveal a past relationship with the slave trade, spoken word from women rappers, and intimate portraits of immigrants post 9/11. Producer JT Tagaki will be there. Low Cost.

Philly Fight Night 2006
Fight Club! Well, not exactly. This boxing benefit event is at the legendary Blue Horizon. Opening up with the Frankford Drill Team, funds will be for the Boys & Girls Club of Philadelphia and the Niall Maclenna Foundation. Low Cost.

Argentine Tango Dance Party
Everybody is welcome at the Friday Night Milonga, Philadelphia's original and longest-running tango dance! Provides a get-started mini-lesson at 9:15 to first time dancers. No partners needed. Low Cost.

Intimate Apparel
Set in the early 20th century, this play is about an African American seamstress who dreams of living large and turning her lonely life into one with love. When she meets an equally lonely man, her life begins to change quickly. Student discounts available.


Sat 25

Soweto Gospel Choir
Direct from South Africa, they are an awe-inspiring vocal ensemble, performing in eight different languages, in an inspirational program of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel. Moderately priced.

Golden @ Patou
Bringing you back to a time when simplistic pleasures were in and dancing the night away was a preferred ritual. DJ Art Cubik playing hip-hop, reggae, old school and funk. Low Cost.

TastyTreats @ Fluid
Every Saturday night for 5 years and still rockin! DJ Mie Nyce turning out hip-hop, soul, funk, motown, classics, reggae and house. Yum. Hosted my Yasmeen. Ladies free before 11 p.m. Low Cost.

Amir ElSaffar Quintet
When Iraqi-American trumpeter Amir ElSaffar traveled to Baghdad, he fell in love with maqam, a soulful, improvisational music played in Iraqi coffeehouses, homes and mosques for centuries. Political turmoil has left the genre endangered. Includes Middle Eastern instruments. Student discounts available.


Sun 26

Ska and Reggae Blowout
Horns and more horns, keyboards and skanking, these Philly ska and reggae bands will leave you wanting more. Includes Wareika Hill, Messenjah C.A., Drive-Thru Pharmacy & The Downgrades.

The Soul Comedy Cafe
Yeah, I know, it's sad that Spring Break is over. I'm sad too. But beat the blues with some belly-aching laughs with comedians Rasheed Thurmond, The Bad Boys of Comedy, Denny Live & Dick Tracee. Low cost.

Keystone State Boychoir & Hiroshima Boy's Choir Concert
Philly is one of only two U.S. cities that the Hiroshima Boys Choir will be performing, so this is an opportunity not to be missed. The talented youngsters want to promote their culture and world peace. Free.

Mon 27

Japanland
Based on her book, Karin Muller travels to a world of non-stop action and adventure in Japan. Samurai, geisha, mountain cults, taiko, sumo and sword making, this rarely-seen side of Japan is one of many cultural delights. Free.

All You Can Eat Pasta
This is an Olympic event. It requires training, fasting and a ton of exercise (that is, after you've consumed 8 billion calories). But it will be worth it, since pasta is the ultimate comfort food. Save room for bread and salad. Low cost.

Zoolander
Watch the zany Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson and Will Ferrell in this hilarious comedy about the glamourous lives of models. *cough, cough* "I think I've got the black lung, Pop." Low cost.

Yoga for Life
Learn to turn yourself into a Philly pretzel. In the one-hour class you can learn some of the basics of Astranga, Power Yoga and meditation. Ohhhmmmm. Low cost.


Tues 28

Tuesday Tastings
If you're 21 or over, brush up on your wine-tasting skills so that one day you can be a big snob. It's all just a bunch of nasty grape juice anyway. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres will be served. Free.

Taina Asili-Bend With The Wind
Her multi-media performance features the story of an Afro-Boricua's struggle against imperial colonialism. The second half of the performance seems much less heavy-a birthday celebration for Taina Asili herself.

Dancing at Lughnasa
The story follows five Irish sisters as they deal with emotional turmoil in their family. Five sisters? I can only imagine the amount of hair-pulling involved. Written by Brian Friel. Pay what you can.

Dream Theater
The five-piece has never been able to fit into one genre because its sound is so wide-ranging. Experience the epic sounds and long live show of this heavy-rockin' band.


Wed 29

Real Memoirs of a Geisha: A Conversation with Hanayagi Isaburo
Learn about how girls become a maiko and then what it then takes to become a geisha. Dance master Hanayagi Isaburo grew up among geishas and will discuss geishas with Associate Professor of Japanese Studies, Linda Chance. Free.

Bridge Beats
Get cozy with some coffee and tunes at this jazzy cafe. Featuring DJ Positivity, DJ Self, Technotic & DJ Tanner- DJ Danny Tanner! No Olsen twins here, sorry. Free.

In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits
Fifty black and white photos are featured in this wide-ranging display of some of the magazine's finest photography. From refugees to tribal leaders, these photos tell amazing stories. Low cost.

Wicked
The Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good Witch used to be friends. Find out how they became foes in this Tony-award winning play. The music will never get out of your head. Prices vary.





DISCOUNTS + PROMOTIONS

THE CAMPUS PHILLY DISCOUNT PROGRAM will save you money at many great locations in and around the city. Go to the Campus Philly Members Section to see a full list.


Copa Too, 263 S. 15th St.
Looking to go hang out in Philly? Check out Copa Too where you can receive 20% off entire check.

Liberty Travel, 9th & Market streets
Looking to go away? Check out Liberty Travel and you can receive $25 off per person on an all-inclusive package.

Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St.
Looking for entertainment? See what's going on at Walnut Street Theatre and receive $10 Day-of-Show tickets.





JOBS + INTERNSHIPS


THE EMPOWERMENT GROUP: Volunteers are needed for Philadelphia Entrepreneurship Week. This is a city-wide advocacy and awareness campaign to promote locally-owned small businesses and the spirit of entrepreneurship. We need your help and support to make the week a success! To get involved please contact Kendra at 215-427-9245. For info on the event check out www.entrepreneurshipweek.com.

CAMPUS PHILLY [DISCOUNT COORDINATOR]: We are looking for a motivated person with excellent communication and marketing skills to help garner discounts for area college students. Position requires the ability to market to businesses using promotional kits and through phone and email communication. Come work in a fun place with other college students! Earn work study or class credit. For inquiries, email discounts@campusphilly.org. Feel free to send a resume.

CAMPUS PHILLY [DESIGN]: We are seeking a multimedia/graphic design intern. This position requires a flexible and resourceful individual who can keep pace with our growing company. All internships are unpaid. For more info or to apply please e-mail your resume and samples to bruno@campusphilly.org.

CAMPUS PHILLY [MARKETING]: Campus Philly is hosting a Street Team Meeting for all who are interested in joining. It will be held Sunday, March 26 at 3:45 p.m. We are looking for a few good promoters who want to help spread the word about the awesomeness that Campus Philly provides for all. Flier jobs, word of mouth, posters, campus liaisons, etc. Come meet the staff of Campus Philly and others who are interested in joining the team. E-mail missy@campusphilly.org if interested. Meeting will be held at the Campus Philly Office (3701 Chestnut St, 6th Floor). Possible internship and co-op opportunities available.





Contributors to the Click
Editorial: Ellen Minsavage, Karrie Gavin (Campus Philly Editor)
Design: Bruno Maya, Jon Herrmann
Business: Michelle Freeman, Jon Herrmann, Gwen Gailliard

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