philastudies http://philastudies.com exploring the culture, architecture, education, transit, politics and history of philadelphia Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:17:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en New directions for the site http://philastudies.com/2008/07/09/new-directions-for-the-site/ http://philastudies.com/2008/07/09/new-directions-for-the-site/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 18:16:44 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2008/07/09/new-directions-for-the-site/ Most of the Philadelphia news, events, histories, and cool things I discover I now blog about with Metblogs Philly.

The “blog” portion of this website will be faded out, but the SEPTA GMaps will remain! I’m currently working on a brand new better version that I’d like to have available within the next few months for beta.

All commenting has been turned off. Even with anti-spam measures, the site was completely swamped.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2008/07/09/new-directions-for-the-site/feed/ Philadelphia International Children’s Festival http://philastudies.com/2006/04/24/philadelphia-international-childrens-festival/ http://philastudies.com/2006/04/24/philadelphia-international-childrens-festival/#comments Mon, 24 Apr 2006 05:00:16 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/04/24/philadelphia-international-childrens-festival/ From April 30 through May 6, 2006, the Children’s Festival, “renowned for its superior level of artistic excellence and for its presentation of provocative artists and international art forms”, returns for its 22nd year and covers both the indoor and outdoor areas of the Annenberg Center. Visit the website for ticket information and for a schedule of free and ticketed events and performances.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/04/24/philadelphia-international-childrens-festival/feed/ What to Wear Where http://philastudies.com/2006/04/17/what-to-wear-where/ http://philastudies.com/2006/04/17/what-to-wear-where/#comments Mon, 17 Apr 2006 05:00:49 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/04/17/what-to-wear-where/ Starting April 20, 2006, Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville presents What to Wear Where. This exhibit explores the fashion on women from 1890 to 1915, and what was worn to the beach or ballroom, tea or opera, shopping, school or work. Vintage clothing exhibit is open during regular museum hours at no charge.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/04/17/what-to-wear-where/feed/ Philadelphia Antiques Show http://philastudies.com/2006/04/06/philadelphia-antiques-show/ http://philastudies.com/2006/04/06/philadelphia-antiques-show/#comments Thu, 06 Apr 2006 05:00:03 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/04/06/philadelphia-antiques-show/ The 2006 Philadelphia Antiques Show celebrates its 45th anniversary and is “recognized as the finest American antiques and decorative arts show in the country”. The exhibit lasts from April 8–April 11 at the historic 33rd Street Armory in University City. Tickets are $15 at the door.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/04/06/philadelphia-antiques-show/feed/ Playlist http://philastudies.com/2006/04/05/playlist/ http://philastudies.com/2006/04/05/playlist/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:28:27 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/04/05/playlist/ Playlist invites you to bring your iPod or other MP3 player and share your favorite 15 minute set. Show off your collection of rarities, remixes, imports, or crowd-pleasing classics. Playlist Philadelphia takes place at 8 pm on the first Monday of the month at The Khyber. 21+ and Free.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/04/05/playlist/feed/ Women in Ancient Egypt http://philastudies.com/2006/03/24/women-in-ancient-egypt/ http://philastudies.com/2006/03/24/women-in-ancient-egypt/#comments Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:00:25 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/03/24/women-in-ancient-egypt/ In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 28 March at 6 pm Dr. Jennifer Wegner, Research Specialist in Penn Museum’s Egyptian Section, examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, and cultic sexuality in ancient Egypt. Get more information on the event at the website.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/03/24/women-in-ancient-egypt/feed/ Women in the Courts of the Ancient Maya http://philastudies.com/2006/03/17/women-in-the-courts-of-the-ancient-maya/ http://philastudies.com/2006/03/17/women-in-the-courts-of-the-ancient-maya/#comments Fri, 17 Mar 2006 12:00:13 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/03/17/women-in-the-courts-of-the-ancient-maya/ In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 14 March at 6 pm Simon Martin, Research Specialist in Penn Museum’s American Section, examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, and cultic sexuality in the ancient Maya world. Get more information on the event at the website.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/03/17/women-in-the-courts-of-the-ancient-maya/feed/ 2006 Philadelphia Film Festival http://philastudies.com/2006/03/13/2006-philadelphia-film-festival/ http://philastudies.com/2006/03/13/2006-philadelphia-film-festival/#comments Mon, 13 Mar 2006 12:00:12 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/03/13/2006-philadelphia-film-festival/ From 30 March through 11 April, the Philadelphia Film Festival brings the world’s imagination to Philadelphia with screenings of nearly 300 features, documentaries, shorts and animation from 50 countries for an audience of 61,000. Among its thematic highlights are Cinema of the Muslim Worlds, “Danger After Dark,” and the annual CityPaper Festival of Independents.

Films PhilaStudies has seen: These Girls, starring David Boreanaz and Caroline Dhavernas; and Wristcutters: a Love Story with Patrick Fugit, Shannyn Sossamon, and Tom Waits.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/03/13/2006-philadelphia-film-festival/feed/ Women, Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Iraq http://philastudies.com/2006/03/10/women-gender-and-sexuality-in-ancient-iraq/ http://philastudies.com/2006/03/10/women-gender-and-sexuality-in-ancient-iraq/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2006 12:00:13 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/03/10/women-gender-and-sexuality-in-ancient-iraq/ In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 14 March at 6 pm Dr. Jerrold Cooper of Johns Hopkins University examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, and cultic sexuality in ancient Iraq. Get more information on the event at the website.

]]> http://philastudies.com/2006/03/10/women-gender-and-sexuality-in-ancient-iraq/feed/ The Schuylkill Challenge and Phat Philly Phlyer http://philastudies.com/2006/03/09/the-schuylkill-challenge-and-phat-philly-phlyer/ http://philastudies.com/2006/03/09/the-schuylkill-challenge-and-phat-philly-phlyer/#comments Thu, 09 Mar 2006 18:48:48 +0000 Andrea http://philastudies.com/2006/03/09/the-schuylkill-challenge-and-phat-philly-phlyer/ Cycling groups from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University co-host collegiate bicycle racing in Fairmount Park this weekend: Schuylkill Challenge on 11 March from 8 am to 4 pm; and Phat Philly Phlyer on 12 March from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Participants can register online.

For Immediate Release

Contact: Adrian Gerrits or Joe Kopena
University of Pennsylvania Cycling Club and Drexel Cycling Club
Phone: Adrian: 917-817-7992, Joe: 267-738-2278
Email: Adrian: superman_xc@hotmail.com, Joe: tjkopena@cs.drexel.edu
Website: http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~cycling/index.htm

The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel to host The Arkema Group Schuylkill Challenge Bicycle Race

Philadelphia, PA: Saturday March 11 & Sunday March 12, 2006

The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University are co-hosting the Arkema Group Schuylkill Challenge Bicycle race at two locations of Fairmount Park on March 11 and 12. Saturday’s races will take place along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd (ex-West River Drive) and up to the Memorial Hall area via Black Road and Lansdowne Drive from 8:00am until 4:00pm, with a Team Time Trial sponsored by Trophy Bikes and a circuit race. Sunday’s races will take place at the Lemon Hill – Sedgley Drive loop across from Boathouse Row from 8:00am until 4:30pm. Hundreds of collegiate racers are expected to attend the event from many schools including Penn State, Princeton, Harvard, University of Vermont, and University of New Hampshire. Local racers will also have USCF events on Sunday afternoon. Spectators can expect a format similar to the Wachovia U.S. Pro Championship Race held here in Philadelphia every June. This is a family-friendly event intended to promote the cycling culture of Philadelphia, the health benefits of exercise, and some white-knuckle competition between rival schools. The University of Pennsylvania and Drexel have some fast male and female racers that are easily in contention for wins. Come out and support your local collegiate teams!

The hosts, the Fairmount Park Commission, and Philadelphia Police have all agreed that for safety reasons, these roads will be closed off on their respective days only, and will re-open following the race. All necessary permits have been issued.

Saturday Road Closings:

  • Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd between Falls Bridge & Spring Garden St. Bridge
  • Chamounix Dr. between Greenland Dr. and Ford Rd.
  • Black Rd
  • Lansdowne Dr. between Black Rd. and Sweetbriar Ln.

Sunday Road Closings:

  • Sedgley Dr. between Poplar St. and Girard Ave.
  • Lemon Hill Dr.

UPenn Cycling and Drexel Cycling are student-run clubs under the auspices of USA Cycling Federation. They offer cycling instruction, recreational riding, interscholastic competition, and networking to the students who are involved.

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