Thursday, June 15, 2017

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CCRA News & Events
Tonight! Interfaith Post Ramadan Iftar Dinner, Thurs, 6/15, 7:30 PM, Trinity Mem. Church, 22nd & Spruce St
 
Interfaith break-the-fast Iftar dinner with discussions of Islamic traditions. (Meal is after sundown, 8:30 pm).  Please RSVP.  Suggested donation of $10.00 to support the Bethesda Project for Homeless. Pay at the door.  Presented by Peace Islands Inst., CCRA & 10 local congregations.
Meet & Greet Party in John F. Collins Park, Thurs, 6/22, 5:30PM, 1707 Chestnut St

The Center City District Foundation is pleased to invite the Center City Residents' Association to a Meet & Greet Party in John F. Collins Park! Enjoy complimentary appetizers by Brûlée Catering and Wine from the Chaddsford Winery. Register here.
Parking Permit Survey Results: "Your survey is poorly introduced, poorly constructed, and of no use in addressing the issues."
 
Not everyone liked our survey, but it produced unambiguous results.  109 people responded, 100 of them members.  In brief, raise permit fees (65% support) to $70-100 (31%) if not more (34%), cap permits at two per household (55%) or maybe one (27%), charge a lot more for the second car than the first (75%), restrict parking to year-round residents (60%) but don't do away with short-term visitor parking (51%).  Many interesting comments.  For full results, click here.  

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Neighborhood News & Events
Bloomsday At The Rosenbach, Fri, 6/16, 12-8pm, 2008 Delancey Pl

The Rosenbach invites you to the annual Bloomsday celebration on Friday, June 16, from noon to 8:00 p.m. Celebrity readers and singers from the Academy of Vocal Arts will present Ulysses by James Joyce. This year Grey Lodge Pub will operate The Rosenbach's first ever beer garden. Foolish Waffles will serve food between 11:30 and 2:30 p.m.
Dilworth Park, near City Hall, offers special attractions - food, drinks, music, and movies - starting this month and continuing through the summer, weather permitting:
 
PNC presents Live @ Lunch, Wednesdays, 12 noon to 1:30 pm
Sips at Dilworth Park, Wednesdays, 5:00 to 7:00 pm
All-American BBQ, June 21-23, 5:00 to 9:00 pm; June 24, 12 noon to 8pm; June 25, 12 noon to 6:00 pm
Pictures in the Park, Fridays, July 21-August 25
Group Exhibition at Snyderman-Works Galleries, Now thru Sat, 6/17, 303 Cherry St.

Snyderman-Works Galleries invites you to its Group Exhibition of works by artists and craftspeople shown at the Galleries throughout its history, opening June 2 to June 17. Ruth and Rick Snyderman, owners of the Galleries, have specialized in fine crafts for over 50 years. 303 Cherry St. 215-238-9576. Regular hours Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Open later on First Friday. For more information, see Center City Quarterly article, Spring, 2016, page 10.
Celebrate Fathers' Day at the Museum of the American Revolution, Sun, 6/18, 3rd & Chestnut St

The Museum of the American Revolution invites you to celebrate Fathers' Day with the founding fathers. Members are invited for donuts and coffee from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00. RSVP: members@amrevmuseum.org  Events for the public will include presentations and a musical performance. 
Art Exhibition at Twenty-Two Gallery, Carol Ashton- Hergenhahn, "The Structure of Things," Now thru Sun, 7/9, 236 S. 22nd St.


Carol Ashton-Hergenhan explores a few select plants from her garden in a show of new and recent work, "The Structure of Things," at Twenty-Two Gallery. Within the categories of "Different Views", "Different Times", Different Parts and  "Just Because"  Ashton-Hergenhan rotates specimens in a single image, has sets of pieces that show change over time, or selects different parts of a plant for individual focus.
Preview Group Show at the Naudain Street Art Collaborative, Fri, 7/7, Ageless Gardens, 2503 Naudain St, 6-8pm

Enjoy art, tapas, and cocktails; mix and mingle with local artists: Betsy Alexander, Sally Eisenberg, Karen Villarreal, Bill Silver, Ed Bronstein, Emily Squires Levine, Lauren Sweeney, Burnell Yow, Bhavisha Patel, and Leslie Sudock. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 for two people. All proceeds benefit Philadelphia Open Studio Tours and The Center for Emerging Visual Artists.
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CCRA Merchant Member Discount Program
Support 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 and personal identification.

Astral Artists - Use promo code "CCRA" to receive a $10 flat rate on all tickets to their concerts.
Baril, 267 S. 19th St (267 687-2608)
Dance Affiliates - Get $10 off  Dance Performances with your CCRA Membership.  Members use  promo code SAVE10.
Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St, (uses separate card, see info here)
Dom's Shoe Repair, 203 S. 20th St (215-972-0098)
Eye Candy Vision, 218 S. 20th St (215-568-3937)
Home Helpers Philly, 1835 S. Broad St., Ste 2 (215-334-2600)
Koresh Dance Company, 2002 Rittenhouse Sq St. (267-687-1769)
Liberty Vet Pets, 265 S. 20th St. (888-458-8587)
Nature's Gallery Florist, 2124 Walnut St (215-563-5554)
Philly Foodworks - Use the code "CCRA" when signing up for home delivery and receive a $20 discount on delivery charges.
Photo Lounge 1909 Chestnut Street (267-322-6651)
Twenty-Two Gallery, 236 S. 22nd St, (215-772-1911)
Raven Lounge, 1718 Sansom St. (215-840-3577)
Rim's Dry Cleaners & Tailors,2203 South St. (215-546-1889)
Rittenhouse Hardware, 2001 Pine St. (215-735-6311)
Society Hill Dance Academy, 2nd & Pine (215-574-3754)
Suga Restaurant, 1720 Sansom St. (215-717-8968)
Ursula Hobson Fine Art Framing, 1528 Waverly St (215.546.7889)


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