Philadelphia, PA

Well i moved most of my stuff into the apartment today, I still have a few things left but i should be done by tomorrow night. I’ll probably be without internet for a little bit so here’s a long list of upcoming events that should tide you over for awhile.

Sept 8-9
22nd annual Mushroom Festival

Have fun with Fungi!
10 am-11pm Sat & 10am -5pm Sun, Kennett Square, $2

Sept 8
3rd annual Carnival of the Dogs. Doll up your doggy and join the party. You can even bring home one of the little guys wearing “adopt me” vests. 10 am-2pm Rittenhouse square, 18th and walnut, FREE event

Sept 9th
First Annual Commerce Bank Bike Philly.

This is not a race, its a tour through the city’s historic neighborhoods via bicycle, without interruption from cars. Take you pick of route for 10, 20, 35, or 50 miles. Register by 6:30 am Sunday morning. Starts at 8am, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 26th street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway $35-$60

Sept 9
Green Fest Philly.

Featuring music, local fair trade and organic food, art and more than 100 environmentally sensitive exhibitors. 11 am to 6 pm, 7th and South Streets, FREE Event

Further ahead…

Sept 22-28
Center City Restaurant Week

Participating Center City restaurants will offer a minimum of 3 courses for only $30† per person. And participating parking facilities will offer diners discounted rates.
(†Tax, alcohol and gratuity not included. Dinner only. Cannot be combined with any other offer. No substitutions. For reservations, please call restaurants directly.)

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p.s.
I’m thinking about having a Philly photo contest. I’m not sure what the rules are yet or what kind of prizes to have. Feel free to contact me with any suggestions. Thanks!

I suppose it’s time I pay tribute to the Phillies since they have actually been doing well (oops, I hope I didn’t just jinx them *knocks on wood*) I don’t know much about sports so I’m not gonna talk sports jargon. Instead, this is more of an Upcoming Events post.

September 7th through the 8th the Phillies will host a weekend of special events that pay tribute to Hispanic Heritage Month and Irish Heritage Day before and during the upcoming games against the Florida Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.

On the 7th is the Goya Latino Family Celebration with Food Drive. At the gate food collection will be taken for Philabundance, hosted by Goya Foods, Inc. and Toyota, Live salsa bands will play at the gates, authentic Goya food will be available, and there will be more entertainment later on the filed.

The 8th is Irish Heritage Day. You can learn an Irish dance, enjoy live music, and try some authentic Irish delicacies offered at many of the concession stands. The Phillies will be donating equipment for both youth and adult baseball programs in Ireland.

Special ticket discount:
Both events offer a $7 ticket discount on $15-$27.50 regularly-priced tickets purchased online. To take advantage of the special ticket offer, enter the promotion code SALSA for the Goya celebration on the 7th or IRISH for the Irish celebration on the 8th.
For more information on the multicultural events weekend visit the post on the Official Phillies website. And check out the schedule for more Phillies promotional events.

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I happened to be passing through the city one night this weekend and i could resist taking a few shots of the lights reflecting in the river. Who would have thought the Schuylkill could look so pretty. Haha.

30th street station

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