Friday, November 30,

From the Editor's Desk
+ For the record: It's really almost December?
+ Show your LOVE for PAINE

Work for Campus Philly
+ Editorial Interns
+ Calendar Events Coordinator

New from Campus Philly
+ DiYD: Hot Apple Cider
+ Sixers: Week 4
+ DiYD: French Toast
+ Darren Hayes

Upcoming Events
+ Toys for Tots Benefit
+ 12th Annual Peace Around the World
+ Ice Skating at the Riverrink
+ Mad Dragon Holiday Show
+ Philly Bands Together

Promotions
+ Free Screening: Sweeney Todd

Discounts
+ Sex Mob, Bill Martin/Calvin Weston
+ Kooza by Cirque Du Soleil
+ Student rush tickets

Career Philly
+ Mayor-Elect Nutter's Call to Public Service
+ Design Logic Inc.
+ Micro-Coax
+ Independence Visitor Center

FOR THE RECORD: It's really almost December?

Is it me or does it seem like school started just yesterday? Remember having to choose a seat in your class, remembering new faces and having to face the long lines in the bookstore for new textbooks?

Within two to three weeks, it will all be over—well, for at least a month. Then you get to start the cycle all over again. While it feels like my workload has increased two-fold (oh the stress!), just keep in mind that there is a lovely break coming up to relax and enjoy. Maybe you'll read that book that you didn't get to look at during the semester or catch up with old friends. Maybe you'll pick up a new hobby or sleep in every single day.

Either way, it's a nice little motivating factor to get you through all the papers, finals and presentations.

- Brittany Sturges, Temple '08


**Show your LOVE for PAINE!
Support the Paine's Park Project with their entry to win an A-list skateboarding Art show benefit right here is Philly.

Just follow the link below, click on SHOW COMMUNITY SUPPORT and then find our entry. Today is the last day to vote. It takes less than a minute. straightfromthehip.net

NEW FROM CAMPUS PHILLY:

Food| DiYD: Hot Apple Cider
Erin Pollock shares her recipe for an apple cider that is sure to delight and keep you warm!

Sports| Sixers: Week 4
Noelle Roby reviews the Sixers' triple losses over the last week.

DiYD| DiYD: French Toast
Rachael Hidalgo explains how easy it is to make French Toast, even if you are back at school.

A & E| Darren Hayes
Stella Accardo talks about Darren Hayes' new CD and why it will win over his fans.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, November 30
Time of Your Life
Taking place in 1939, this play tells the story of American dreamers searching for something more than they have. This play was first presented at Temple Theater in their inaugural 1967 season.

HIM
Finnish metal rockers, HIM will headline the Electric Factory in support of their new release, Venus Doom. Bleeding Through will also perform.

Holiday Shopping Savings Days
Penn Museum's three gift shops will have discounts for a few select days. Gifts include jewelry inspired by artifacts from the "River of Gold" exhibition and local bead makers will visit the shops to exhibit and sell their original jewelry collections.

Saturday, December 1
George Carlin
Legendary comedian, George Carlin will perform, along with Vance Gilbert.

Toys for Tots Benefit featuring Jealousy Curve
Come out and help the US Marines. Bring out new unwrapped toys to this special benefit concert. Performers include Jealousy Curve, Lindsay Rush and Harriet Street.

I Am the Avalanche
New York indie rockers, I Am the Avalanche (Drive-Thru Records) will headline; Daggermouth and Sadaharu will also perform.


Sunday, December 2
Philadelphia Eagles vs. Seattle Seahawks
After nearly beating the New England Patriots, the Eagles will take on the Seattle Seahawks.

12th Annual Peace Around The World: Passport to Culture
This year's annual holiday progam theme is "Holiday Passport to Cultures." Visitors will recieve Museum "passports" and itineraries and learn about holiday traditions around the world.

Great Expectations Citizens' Convention
Join the GREAT EXPECTATIONS project as we put together an agenda for the next great city and it's future mayor. Space is limited. Sign up is required.


Monday, December 3
Movie Monday Presents: Donnie Darko
This week's featured pick is the 2001 release, Donnie Darko, starring Jake & Maggie Gyllenhaal.

Madlib
Los Angeles artists, Madlib, will bring their blend of hip hop and soul to the recently re-opened Starlight Ballroom. Other performances include Percee P, Peanut Butter Wolf, J Rocc and more.

Ice Skating at the Riverrink
The Blue Cross River Rink, located on the riverfront, is back for another season. Get ready to have fun with their daily skating sessions, as well as holiday events and special DJ/karoake performances on weekends. The only outdoor public skating rink in the city, the River Rink is a great way to spend the cold winter season. Grab your friends and have fun!

Tuesday, December 4


Very little needs be said about this incredible triple-bill at Philly's
nicest club. $15 General Admission. $10 student tickets when you present your CP discount card at door. www.johnnybrendas.com

An Acoustic Intimate Evening with Darren Hayes
After splitting with Savage Garden, Darren Hayes is out on his own. His first solo album "Spin" topped charts in the UK and Australia. Hayes is being compared to the likes of Kate Bush and David Bowie. Also performing is former PLUS ONE member Nathan Walters.

Mad Dragon Holiday Show
Come celebrate the holidays with Drexel's Mad Dragon Records. Two of their artists, Andrew Lipke and the Swimmers will be performing at the show.

Mad Serenade
Local rockers, Mad Serenade will headline; other performers include Eryn Shewell, Jessy Tomsko Band, K-Bar-T and Sarah Donner.


Wednesday, December 5
Freshout & Grimace Federation Present Beat Caper
Music acts featured in tonight's line-up, presented by Freshout Media and Grimace Federation, include: Murderous Raven, Bodega and Sea Trio.

Mesoamerican Civilization
Dr. David Carrasco and Professor of the Study of Latin America at Harvard Univeristy, Neil L. Rudenstine will speak about Mesoamerican Civilizations.

Your Sweet Uncertainty
Your Sweet Uncertainty (which features the talents of Jeff Kummer of The Early November and members of Finding Westerly) will celebrate the release of their new CD. Roark, Urgency and The Crosstown Rivalry will also perform.

Thursday, December 6
Peter Pan
J.M. Barrie's beloved story, Peter Pan will take you to the far-off lands of Never Never Land. All of your favorite childhood characters will be brought to life on the stage of the historic Walnut Street Theatre.

Mad Poets Society
MilkBoy Coffee and the Mad Poets Society present a night of featured readings followed by a poetry open mic. Featured poets will be author Tom Devaney and Diane Sahms-Guarnieri, poetry editor for Philadelphia Stories magazine.

Philly Bands Together
This is the fourth annual Musicians on Call show, which helps bring music to patient's hospital bedsides. Musical acts for this special show include Fooling April, the Trolleyvox, Matt Duke, Cheers Elephant, Nicole Reynolds and more to be announced.

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.

Philly Fun Guide
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