Friday, March 27, 2015

CCRA Weekly Newsletter



WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
CCRA's Thrilla in Phila
UED Bill Passes
CCRA NEWS AND EVENTS
Monopoly Trivia Contest at CCRA's April 13 Celebration
Neil Oxman on the Mayor's Race
CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS:
Art by Jean Plough
Philly Wine Week
Albert M Greenfield School Registration
First Book Sale in Over 10 Years by Friends of PCI
RSFMCC Garden Party

  
       
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CCRA'S THRILLA IN PHILA: 350 HEAR FEIBUSH/JOHNSON

350 neighbors heard real estate developer Ori Feibush and incumbent Kenyatta Johnson, Democrats seeking City Council's  seat for the Second District in a candidate's night moderated by Philadelphia Magazine's Holly Otterbein.

Lincoln - Douglas it was not but we learned a few things: 
  • WHO THEY SUPPORT FOR MAYOR: Johnson supports Mayoral Candidate Anthony Williams noting that he had seen Senator Williams advancing Philadelphia's agenda while Johnson served in the state House.  Feibush is undecided.
  • SCHOOL FUNDING: Asked whether they supported the administration's proposed 9% real estate tax increase to close the school funding gap, Johnson responded that any assessment of City funding for school funding needs must await news as to the amount of Harrisburg's support for our schools. Feibush maintained that a tax increase could be avoided if the City addressed an AVI shortcoming identified by the Crosstown Coalition, the under valuation of land.
  • CAMPAIGN FUNDING: Candor broke out  when both candidates acknowledged they would appreciate support from any group acting independently of their respective campaigns utilizing the Citizens United campaign funding strategies. When asked whether his campaign should be "taken seriously" because it is largely self funded, Feibush replied that this approach shows "I am in my pocket and no one else's". In response to a question concerning a contribution made by the developer advancing the proposed Hudson Hotel at 17th and Chancellor, Johnson noted that, despite the contribution,  this project, colloquially known as the "Little Pete's" proposal, has not yet been approved and that his campaign records reveal contributions from development groups whose projects had been turned down at Council.   
  • COUNCIL PERSON PEROGATIVE: Moderator Otterbein described Councilperson privilege where, by custom, City Council members defer to District Council representatives on issues within their respective districts, then asked Feibush whether his real estate holdings in the Second District would present a conflict of interest. Feibush replied that he had divested himself of all properties in the District save one and went on to lambast the Councilperson privilege custom, claiming that it discouraged good urban planning by singling out stand alone parcels. There was no follow up question as to whether Feibush would go back into the Second District market if elected.  
  • PGW: Feibush wants the gas works sold observing that the City should not be in the utility business and suggesting that the sale funds would be well used to decrease the City's pension deficit. Johnson  joined former Council member and current Mayoral candidate Jim Kenney in disowning the decision  not to hold public debates on the PGW sale. Johnson stated that he did not introduce a bill because of strong constituent feedback against the sale. He did not mention that at least one constituent group, CCRA,  had requested that Council open the question to public debate.


UED BILL PASSES 13 -3
It was two steps forward, one step backward in CCRA's campaign against the Urban Experiential Display legislation authorizing the installation of UEDs (six story, three dimensional digital ad displays). CCRA's  earlier two steps forward efforts led to the elimination of UED's at two sites in our community (19 th and Market and Broad Street south of Walnut on the Sporting Club garage). But it was one step backward on March 26 when Council authorized UED enabling legislation for sites at Reading Terminal and the Convention Center despite testimony from CCRA's President Jeff Braff, Crosstown Coalition Chair Steve Huntington, Scenic Philadelphia Executive Director Mary Tracy, and Design Advocacy Group chair Kiki Bolender. The vote was 13 -3 with nays from Council people Wilson Goode, our own Kenyatta Johnson,  and Blondell Reynolds Brown.  

Particularly distressing were last minute amendments eliminating a required determination by the Planning Commission that a UED "provides for reasonable, compatible spatial relationships," and elimination of the requirement of an agreement between the "Applicant" for a UED and a governmental entity for a financial contribution "to be used exclusively for public improvements in the immediate vicinity of the UED" (e.g., sidewalk repairs, lighting, transit stations).  Instead, Catalyst Outdoor, the UED operator who pushed for this legislation, has entered into "community benefits agreements," not mentioned in the legislation, which call for payments by Catalyst directly to certain non-profits, with no requirements as to the use of such funds.

CCRA NEWS 
AND EVENTS


MONOPOLY TRIVIA CONTEST AT CCRA'S APRIL 13 CELEBRATION OF CENTER CITY PARTY, 6 - 8:30 PM, FREEMAN'S AUCTION HOUSE, 1808 CHESTNUT ST.

How much money does each player start out with and in what denominations?  This is just one of the questions that will be posed in the Monopoly Trivia contest.  And there will be prizes for the winners. So get out your monocle and top hat and join your friends and neighbors as CCRA salutes Joan and Dane Wells, the 2015 winners of the Lenora Berson Community Service Award.  Enjoy Hors d'oeuvres and Desserts compliments of Di Bruno Bros., and Wine Tastings poured by Moore Bros., as well as a Monopoly-inspired cocktail concocted by our own Barbara Halpern, while browsing through Freeman's 20th Century Design Show.  Silent and live auction items will be available for every budget. Click here to see current (and growing) list. Tickets start at $50 for those under 35 and $75 for everyone else, and can be purchased on line by clicking here.

Sponsored by William Penn House, AQ Rittenhouse, AT&T, and Firstrust Bank.  All proceeds will support CCRA activities devoted to making Center City a better place to live, work, and play through the preservation, enhancement, and celebration of urban living.  CCRA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Ticket price, less $35/ticket, is tax deductible.  Official registration and financial statements can be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by calling, toll free, 800-732-0999.  Registration does not imply endorsement.


Neil Oxman ON  The Mayor's race, Thurs, 4/2 6:30-8:30 PM, Acad. of vocal arts, 1920 spruce st.
Come hear Neil Oxman, co-founder of The Campaign Group, a manager of political ad campaigns for more than 700 races across the US, and lecturer on media and political strategy, share his insider's view of the Philly mayoral race.  Light refreshments will be served.  The event is free, but preregistration is requested.  For more information, click here. To RSVP, email  info@pennsvillage.org  or call 215-925-7333.

CCRA MERCHANT MEMBERS DISCOUNT PROGRAM

S upport our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount  (described here)  to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card (Di Bruno Bros. has its own CCRA card) and personal identification.


Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769)
PhotoLounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651)
Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd St, (215-772-1911)
Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Rittenhouse Pet Supply, 135 S. 20th St (215-569-2555)
Computer Troubleshooters ,108 S. 20th St. (215-825-2101)
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center (215-665-9220) 
Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)
Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)
Uber - Limo service Uber provides $20 off a first ride, Good for new users only.  Members use code CCRA14.

Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.

NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS


ART BY JEAN PLOUGH, THRU SAT, 4/4, TWENTY-TWO GALLERY, 236 S. 22ND ST.

"Untitled;" acrylic on canvas; 47 x 72 in.; by Jean Plough
Recent oil paintings by Philadelphia area abstract Impressionist artist Jean Plough at Twenty-Two Gallery.



PHILLY WINE WEEK THRU - 3/29
The eight days total of Philadelphia Wine Week will see exciting wine events hosted by many of Philly's most acclaimed and beloved spots. Click here to check out your favorite.

ALBERT M. GREENFIELD SCHOOL REGISTRATION AND TOUR INFORMATION FOR 2015
Greenfield School, located at  22 nd  and Chestnut, serving grades K-8, is now accepting registration for children living within the school's catchment area: the south side of the Ben Franklin Parkway to the north side of Bainbridge St., and from the west side of Broad St. to the Schuylkill River.  Only children living within the catchment will be admitted. When registering at Greenfield School, you must bring your child's original birth certificate or passport, his/her vaccination records, your own government issued photo ID, and your original gas and electric bill from the past month as proof of residence.  Water or cell phone bills are not accepted as proof of residence.

Tours:  Greenfield offers school tours on the 2nd Thursday of each month.  All tours  begin at 9:00 am.  No need to pre-register.  The next Tours will be: April 9, and May 14.  Contact Amy Arcaro if you have any questions at  amygarcaro@gmail.com  or visit the Greenfield website at  www.greenfieldhsa.org.


BOOK SALE BY FRIENDS OF PCI LIBRARY, SAT 4/18, 11AM - 4PM, 1905 LOCUST ST.
The Friends of the Philadelphia City Institute Library will be holding a used book, CD, and DVD sale and are seeking relatively recent used books in excellent condition, CDs and DVDs.  Donations can be dropped when the library is open.  The event will also feature the sale of homemade baked goods. Proceeds for programs, materials, and equipment at the PCI branch. 


RSFMCC GARDEN PARTY ON SUN., 4/19, 2-5 PM, AT CHIMA (20TH AND JFK) AND FLOWER MARKET ON MAY 6-7
Rittenhouse Square Flower Market for Children's Charities invites all to its Garden Party honoring Center City resident, CHOP top doc, John J. "Jack" Downes.  For more information, go to www.rittenhousesquareflowermarket.org. RSFMCC also is now accepting tax deductible donations for its collectibles table at the Flower Market May 6 and 7.  Costume jewelry, bric-a-brac, artwork, housewares/glassware, and re-gifted items, all in good-excellent condition.  To donate, email rsfma@aol.com or call 215-668-2941 by April 20.  And don't forget to visit the Flower Market May 6 and 7, from 9-6 (rain or shine) for plants (including CCRA's herb booth), crafts, collectibles, last minute Mother's Day gifts, and activities for young and old alike.

Funds raised will be used for: free group sessions for children who have lost a close family member (THE CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN); electronic devices for children with neurological disorders (for HMS SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY); fulfilling requests and special treats for critically ill children and those in shelters (for LITTLE SMILES PA, INC.); and dental support for North Phila. children with no other dental care (for ST. CHRISTOPHER'S FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN).

SOSNA Newsletter

Join Us For Two Nights Out To Support Our Neighborhood Public Schools!

Friends & Neighbors, 
There are two great opportunities in April to support our wonderful neighborhood public elementary schools- Chester Arthur and E.M. Stanton. Please see below for the information on each event and consider purchasing tickets or donating. The best part is that you'll be supporting the next generation of Philadelphians by investing in our neighborhood public schools, all while having a great time! 
Join the Friends of Chester Arthur on April 25th for FoCA Night Out!
FoCA Night Out is a chance for parents, teachers and community members to gather, socialize and support the great things happening with FoCA and at Chester Arthur. It is going to be a fun evening with food, a beer and wine open bar, and games. Plus there will be an amazing silent auction with items that can't be missed--sports tickets, private roof deck catered dinners, artwork created by the students at Arthur, a week at a beach house in Ocean City, gift certificates to local businesses and much, much more! 
Proceeds from the event will benefit FoCA and the Playworks Program at the school. Grab your tickets, here.
 
 
Join Stanton Community Partners on April 16th for Spring Into The Arts!
Stanton Community Partners (SCP) is planning a spring fundraiser to raise funds for enrichment programming at E.M. Stanton! Your support will enable them to bring the highly-acclaimed Philadelphia Young Playwrights program to their middle school students next fall.The event will feature a raffle and silent auction and a selection of wine, beer, and light refreshments from neighborhood restaurants and businesses. With Stanton's rich focus on the arts, they will also be highlighting local artists and craftspeople as part of the raffle/ auction. Sponsorships of the event are still available and range from $100 to $1,000. Donations are also being requested to allow us to provide complimentary admission to the event to all Stanton staff & teachers.
Don't wait, buy your tickets to SCP's Spring into the Arts today! 

Coming Up Next Week At SOSNA:
Community Impact Committee Meeting: April 2, 6:30pm at the SOSNA office: Join us in our efforts to connect with our community! Current projects include the SOSNA Higher Education Scholarship and increasing SOSNA's presence in our neighborhood.
The Current State of The Mayoral Race: April 2, 6:30pm at 1920 Spruce Street: CCRA, SOSNA and LSNA have invited Neil Oxman to share his insider’s view of the Philly mayoral race. Neil is a co-founder of The Campaign Group that has managed ad campaigns for more than 700 political races across the Country. Please register, info here!


News
YOU can help clean up our neighborhood. Sign up to be a SOSNA Clean Block Rep with the Clean Block CampaignThe goal of the Clean Block Campaign will be to reduce litter through an infrastructure of volunteers, or Clean Block Reps, throughout all of South of South. Block Reps will disseminate information, educate neighbors, report issues to the City, and most importantly, schedule clean ups with their neighbors. Help us make South of South the cleanest neighborhood in Philly!
News
SOSNA IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2015 SOSNA Higher Education Scholarship! Download the application hereIn 2013 SOSNA's Community Impact Group created the SOSNA Higher Education Scholarship which provides a neighborhood high school senior with a $1,000 college scholarship.
Events
Penn’s Village, with the Center City Residents’ Association, the Logan Square Neighborhood Association and the South of South Street Neighborhood Association, has invited Neil Oxman to share his insider’s view of the Philly mayoral race. Neil is a co-founder of The Campaign Group that has managed ad campaigns for more than 700 political races across the Country.  He has been the principal media architect of two Presidential primary campaigns, has elected dozens of candidates to federal and statewide office and lectured extensively on media and political strategy at Oxford University, the University of Pennsylvania, and various other colleges.  
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Did you know a street tree can add up to 11% in property values to homes within 50 feet (according to a recent study by the Wharton School)?  Trees not only add value, they make our streets more walkable and beautify our entire neighborhood. The Southwest Center City Tree Planters are now accepting applications for fall 2015 tree plantings. To learn more about the program, owner responsibilities and to request a tree download one of the applications below!
Events
Please Join us on April 22nd for the 2nd District Candidate Forum! Meet the candaidates, incumbent Kenyatta Johnson and challenger Ori Feibush, and learn about their positions on the issues facing our city and our neighborhood. 
Events
From our friends at Young Involved Philadelphia:
Please join us at the first ever City Council Candidate Convention, organized by Young Involved Philadelphia (YIP) and the Committee of Seventy and hosted by WHYY. This is a great opportunity for young Philadelphians to meet with, speak with, and learn more about the candidates running for council. All of the declared City Council candidates have been invited to to engage and hear from their current/prospective constituents (That’s you!).  
Events
Join the SOSNA Safety Committee for a South of South Town Watch Group Patrol within the neighborhood on Thursday, April 16th at 7:30pm. This is a good opportunity to check out Town Watch and see what it is all about. Plus, it is a great way to meet other neighbors, while making the neighborhood a safer place to live. 
We will meet at the SOSNA Office (1901 Christian Street) and plan to end the patrol at 22nd and Christian Street (outside Sidecar). Feel free to bring your dog. 

Tuesday, March 24, 2015

REMINDER: JOHNSON-FEIBUSH DEBATE, THURS, 3/26, 7 - 8:30 PM



Reminder: Johnson-Feibush Debate, Thurs, 3/26, 7-8:30 PM

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REMINDER: JOHNSON-FEIBUSH DEBATE, THURS, 3/26, 7 - 8:30 PM , GREENFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, 22ND & SANSOM ST 
 
Come hear the Democratic candidates for the Second Councilmanic District, incumbent Kenyatta Johnson and challenger Ori Feibush in what promises to be an enlightening (and probably entertaining) debate that will be moderated by Philadelphia Magazine journalist and WHYY NewsWorks contributor Holly Otterbein.  The candidates have been given a Questionnaire and their responses have been posted on our websiteIf you have questions you would like to ask the candidates, you can email them to CCRA by clicking here.

Friday, March 20, 2015

CCRA Newsletter



WHAT'S NEW IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
CCRA UED Victory!
CCRA NEWS AND EVENTS
Johnson-Feibush debate
Town Hall with State Rep Brian Sims
Get your Tickets Now for CCRA's April 13 Celebration
CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS:
"Reflections" Art Exhibit
Philly Wine Week
Sing-A-Long
Koresh Dance Company: AFTERSHOCK
First Book Sale in Over 10 Years by Friends of PCI

  
       
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CCRA UED VICTORY! BUT NOW LET'S CHAMPION THE CITY'S ORPHANED AREAS
Our voice has been heard in the battle over Urban Experimental Displays (UED's) - the six-story 3-dimensional digital billboards enabled by Council Bill 140906.  In the Fall, CCRA persuaded Council President Clarke to remove the southeast corner of 19th and Market as a possible UED location.  And thanks to a vigorous neighborhood  response to CCRA's call to action, and the eloquent testimony of CCRA's Pres. Jeff Braff and VP Chuck Goodwin, Councilman Johnson pulled the UED proposed for the Bellevue garage at Broad and Locust from the legislation.  Read Daily News account here.

Even so, the revised Bill (delivered to us late last night and, as of 3:20 this afternoon, still not on City Council's website) still calls for UEDs at two "orphaned" community commons areas of the City -  the Convention Center and Reading Terminal. It is ironic that these sites, used by all Philadelphians,  have no representation via a  Civic Association to express citizens' perspectives .because these venues are used by all Philadelphians, not just citizens of the City's residential neighborhoods represented by  civic associations. In this City of Neighborhoods, it can happen that common areas located beyond neighborhood networks are without champions.

Furthermore, while the revised Bill reduces the maximum size of UEDs somewhat and might reduce their brightness, it contains two changes, easily lost among the document's 45 pages, that are rather troubling.  First, the requirement for Planning Commission review and approval of the design and spatial relationships has been eliminated.  Instead, the Commission is given an exclusively advisory role on design issues, while being charged with providing "technical assistance and input that are intended to facilitate development of the UED in promoting the UED's purpose and goals."  Second, it eliminates the requirement of an agreement between the "Applicant" for a UED and a governmental entity for a financial contribution to that governmental entity "to be used exclusively for public improvements in the immediate vicinity of the UED"  (e.g., sidewalk repairs; lighting; transit stations).  Instead, the Bill now attaches "community benefit agreements," which call for payments from Catalyst Outdoor, the UED operator who has been pushing for this legislation, directly to certain non-profits, with no requirements as to the use of such funds.  While difficult to conceive of because this legislation has been custom made for Catalyst Outdoor, independent of the carte blanche use of these funds (which some might characterize as a "payoff" in exchange for their support), should Catalyst Outdoor not be the successful Applicant, the Bill provides for no payments to any non-profits (or the City for that matter).

The revised Bill is scheduled for a vote this coming Thursday, March 26.  If a UED is unacceptable in our backyard, it should be all the more unwelcome in the City's common areas: sites set aside for everyone's benefit.  So having won the battles of 19th and Market and South Broad Street, CCRA is requesting again that its members contact Councilto express opposition to Bill 140696 . For a list of Council telephone numbers and emails hit this link.  And if you can, come to Room 400 of City Hall on Thurs., March 26, at 10:00 am to testify.  (It is suggested that you first call Councilman Squilla's office (215-686-3458) to get your name on the witness list.)
CCRA NEWS 
AND EVENTS
johnson-feibush debate, THURS, 3/26, 7 - 8:30 PM , Greenfield elementary school, 22nd & Sansom St 
Come hear the Democratic candidates for the Second Councilmanic District, incumbent Kenyatta Johnson and challenger Ori Feibush in what promises to be an enlightening (and probably entertaining) debate that will be moderated by Philadelphia Magazine journalist and WHYY NewsWorks contributor Holly Otterbein.  The candidates have been given a Questionnaire and their responses have been posted on our website.
TOWN HALL WITH STATE REPRESENTATIVE BRIAN SIMS, TRINITY CENTER FOR URBAN LIFE, 2212 SPRUCE ST, WED, 3/25, 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Please join CCRA as we welcome Brian Sims for an informal town hall meeting.  This is a great opportunity to hear the representative speak, ask some questions and meet with him in a small group environment.  You can hear his insights on Harrisburg and make him aware of your concerns. 

Brian was re-elected to his second two-year term in 2014. In 2012, he became first openly gay person elected to stare office in Pennsylvania.  Previously, he had been staff counsel for policy and planning at the Philadelphia Bar Association and, before that, president of the board of directors of Equality Pennsylvania and chairman of Gay and Lesbian Lawyers of Philadelphia (GALLOP).
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR CCRA'S APRIL 13 CELEBRATION OF CENTER CITY MONOPOLY PARTY AT FREEMAN'S AUCTION HOUSE, 1808 CHESTNUT STREET
Get out your monocle and top hat and join your friends and neighbors as CCRA salutes Joan and Dane Wells, the 2015 winners of the Lenora Berson Community Service Award.  Enjoy Hor'doerves and Desserts compliments of DiBruno Bros and Wine Tastings poured by Moore Bros. while browsing through Freeman's 20th Century Design Show.  Silent and live auction items will be available for every budget Click here to see current (and growing) list. Tickets start at $50 for under 35 and $75 for everyone else, and can be purchased on line by clicking here.

Sponsored by William Penn House, AQ Rittenhouse, AT&T, and Firstrust Bank. 
CCRA MERCHANT MEMBERS DISCOUNT PROGRAM
S upport our local merchants and save money too. These local merchants will provide a discount  (described here)  to any member who shows a current CCRA membership card (Di Bruno Bros. has its own CCRA card) and personal identification.

Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)
Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769)
PhotoLounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651)
Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd St, (215-772-1911)
Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Rittenhouse Pet Supply, 135 S. 20th St (215-569-2555)
Computer Troubleshooters ,108 S. 20th St. (215-825-2101)
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St. and the Market at the Comcast Center (215-665-9220) 
Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)

Uber - Limo service Uber provides $20 off a first ride, Good for new users only.  Members use code CCRA14.
 
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS AND EVENTS
"REFLECTIONS " ART EXHIBIT BY JEAN PLOUGH, NOW THRU SAT, 4/4, TWENTY-TWO GALLERY, 236 S. 22ND ST.

"Untitled;" acrylic on canvas; 47 x 72 in.; by Jean Plough
Recent oil paintings by Philadelphia area abstract Impressionist artist Jean Plough at Twenty-Two Gallery.


PHILLY WINE WEEK, 3/22 - 3/29
The eight days total of Philadelphia Wine Week will see exciting wine events hosted by many of Philly's most acclaimed and beloved spots. Click here to check out your favorite.
SING-A-Long, Sun, 3/22, 6:30 to 9:00 p.m, William Penn House Community Room, 1919 Chestnut St.
Sing along with the man with 5000 songs! George Sinkler will lead audience members on keyboard with his fun-loving baritone and a repertoire from Broadway to pop standards to 1950s rock 'n roll to jazz. Good singer or not, join them! Cost: $5.00 per person Contact Jean Haskell. Register here.
KORESH DANCE COMPANY: AFTERSHOCK,  Thurs, 3/26, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Suzanne Roberts Theatre, 480 S. Broad St. (at Lombard St.)
Koresh will be doing their world premiere of Aftershock!
Cost: $26 per person
Contact: Louise Nelms at

Register here.
FIRST BOOK SALE IN OVER 10 YEARS BY FRIENDS OF PCI LIBRARY, SAT 4/18, 11AM - 4PM, 1905 LOCUST ST.
For National Library Week, the Friends of the Philadelphia City Institute Library will be holding a giant used book, CD, and DVD sale in the library's downstairs meeting room. The Friends are asking for donations of used books on all subjects which are relatively recent and in excellent condition, as well as CDs and DVDs.  Donations can be dropped off at the branch any time the library is open.

 
The event will also feature the sale of homemade baked goods, and all proceeds will be used for programs, materials, and equipment at the PCI branch.