![]() Friday, June 1, 2007 This Week In THE CLICK (print this e-mail)
COUNTING PEDESTRIANS IN CENTER CITY, JUNE 15-22
The Institute for Translational Medicine and Therapeutics at the University of Pennsylvania is looking for healthy volunteers to participate in a research study focused on the phenomenon of aspirin resistance. UPCOMING EVENTS Friday, June 1 Fall Out Boy With a new album, Infinity on High, Fall Out Boy comes to the Tweeter Center. Philadelphia Phillies vs. San Francisco Giants Come cheer for the Phillies as they start their series against the Giants. Saturday, June 2 ![]() Canvas Clash @ Whole Foods Rooftop on South St., 2-7PM. Live art, DJs, and dance for FREE this Saturday! Featuring DJ Phsh, Luke Raws, and Shawn Ryan and free food from Qdoba. Behind-the-Scenes Tour of USS Olympia & USS Becuna Tour the 1892 Cruiser OLYMPIA and see her triple expansion steam engines. Then, make your way through the tight quarters of the WWII submarine BECUNA. UC Green Plant Swap Neighbors are invited to come and receive 1 - 2 FREE plants, or swap any plants you have some to give away. Sunday, June 3 Portuguese Heritage Festival Featuring folk dancing groups Tama Alto, Casa do Ribatejo, and Culturas de Portugal; and live music from Diversao and Ironbound. The Dr. Howard Mazer Memorial Strides for Stroke 5K Run/Walk This year's event expects over 1,200 runners and walkers. All money raised stays in this region for critically needed programs and services. Monday, June 4 John Kerry and Teresa Heinz Kerry Did you know that the former presidential hopeful and his wife are leading enviornmental activists? They will be speaking about their new book, This Moment on Earth, at the Library. Schuylkill River Sojourn This guided canoe and kayak trip will take you from Schuylkill Haven to Philadelphia in seven days. You'll visit campsites, enjoy unique programs and entertainment, and meet new people. Tuesday, June 5 Healthcare Career Fair Local healthcare employers will be looking for people to fill positions at all levels. WXPN Philly Local Night This night will create a Philly local style recreation of the The Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band album in its entirety! Wednesday, June 6 John Updike Updike’s Terrorist is a caustic and empathic rendering of an alienated post-9/11 sensibility in the person of Ahmad Ashmawy, a high school student in the working class city of New Prospect, NJ. Kimmy Cantrell and Verna Hart: "Kindred Spirits" This exhibition is a creative blend of two- and three-dimensional works of art. Thursday, June 7 Drexel University Photography Senior Thesis Exhibition See the Drexel University Photography Senior Thesis Exhibition, featuring work of the 2007 graduates. Kings of Leon To promote the 2007 release, Because of the Times, Kings of Leon is coming to the Electric Factory, with The Features and Snowden. Friday, June 8 DanceBOOM The DanceBoom Festival features three weeks of amazing contemporary dance performances, some spilling outside to the Avenue of the Arts! Odunde Festival This traditional festival, whose concept originates from the Yorba people of Nigeria, celebrates the coming of another year for African Americans and Africanized people around the world. Saturday, June 9 40th Street Summer Series Hosted by Terri Shockley, this series presents the Anne Marie Mulgrew & Dancers Company, Underground Danceworks, the West Philadelphia Orchestra, and Unidos da Filadelphia. Philadelphia in the Movies Tour Includes a run up the Rocky steps and stops at other iconic Philadelphia film locations. It's the ultimate experiential tour of ‘behind the scene’ anecdotes! Sunday, June 10 Philly Pride Parade and Festival The Parade begins at 13th and Locust and ends at Penn's Landing, the festival location, and the best gay pride spot in the country. The Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling This race puts professional riders to the test with 156 miles around the city. There will also be festivities and block parties for non-riders to enjoy. Monday, June 11 Hot Soup Glass Studio's Bead and Jewelry Show 2007 Local artists show off their skills with torchworking and fusing designs. Pieces include earrings, necklaces, pendants, beaded wine-stoppers, pens & letter-openers. Philly Rising Open Stage World Cafe Live's weekly Open Stage, hosted by Bruce Torres at Upstairs Live, is open to all local artists who sign up to perform. Tuesday, June 12 Strategies for Successful Job Interviewing This interview skills seminar is led by Rick Berry, Harvard MBA and CEO of Interviewing for Success. Learn all the secrets of an effective interview! The Four of Us David and Benjamin, friends and aspiring writers, run into more success than they ever imagined. Can they figure out how to make room for the accolades without losing each other in the process? Wednesday, June 13 Machines, Machines, Machines, Machines, Machines, Machines This show reveals the bunker of three paranoid brothers so fixated on protecting themselves from the outside world that they become the objects of suspicion themselves. The Philly Fan This one-man, tour-de-force show by Tom McCarthy takes audiences on a hilarious journey through Philadelphia’s sports history of the last fifty years. Thursday, June 14 The Cabal at O'Neals The Cabal performs Chicago-style improv that takes audience members on a spontaneous ride through crazy worlds brought to life by audience suggestion. Skin in Flames Intriguing mystery and sexuality mark this dramatic thriller, in which a famous photojournalist returns to the country where his career was launched during a brutal civil war. DISCOUNTS THE CAMPUS PHILLY DISCOUNT PROGRAM will save you money at many great locations in and around the city. Go to the Campus Philly Discounts Page to see a full list. Luna Theater, Walnut Street Theatre-Studio 5, 825 Walnut St. Now, anyone under 30 years-old can get half-priced tickets to any show. Just show proof of age at the door, or order tickets online. Tickets are $10 on Wednesday nights, $15 other nights. 2nd Street Cafe, The Gallery at Market East, 10th & Market When you're shopping at The Gallery, make sure to get lunch at 2nd Street Café. You’ll get 10% off your food bill with your CP Discount Tag. Constitutional Walking Tour, Independence Visitor Center Buy one full-price adult ticket, get one FREE! Follow in the founding fathers’ footsteps with this constitutional guided walking tour perfect for a summer day! VOLUNTEER Employer-Paid Internships (EPI) Youth Conference CAREER PHILLY CareerPhilly.com is now a part of the Campus Philly family! It's a resourceful place to go for internship and job listings. Search our database of 140 postings at careerphilly.com. Some listings can be found below. 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