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Movie Monday
Enjoy movies every Monday at The Trocadero!
$3 gets you in & goes towards a drink or snack.
Not to mention, the bar is open all night! You must be 21 or over with valid photo ID to enter. The doors open for our happy hour at 6:30pm with crazy drink specials, so come mingle before the movie and hang out!

Monday, January 5th –American Psycho (2000)
Starring Christian Bale from Batman Begins and The Dark Knight as psycho killer Patrick Bateman.

Calling All Film Lovers! Countdown to the New Year with Landmark Theatres – As a Landmark Theatres Film Club member, you will be automatically entered for a chance to win one of our weekly prize packages of DVDs, books, CDs, 4-pack of movie passes and more! Our holiday gift to you! Not a member? Join now for a chance to win! Visit http://filmclub.landmarktheatres.com/ to sign up!

Friends of Rittenhouse 2009 Calendar -The Friends of Rittenhouse Square, a non-profit organization, was established in 1976 to work with the Fairmount Park Commission to continue the preservation and beautification of the six-acre historical oasis. Unfortunately, they have suffered severe funding cuts, but they continue to take care of Rittenhouse Square Park. Help support their cause with the purchase of a 2009 Rittenhouse Square Park calendar. A bargain at $12.50 each, your New Year will be even more inspiring when you keep track of it with this stunning calendar. For more information about The Friends of Rittenhouse Square, or to order a 2009 calendar, visit www.friendsofrittenhouse.org.

NYE 12 Midnight - Sold out for the past 2 years in a row, 12Midnight is Philadelphia’s hottest New Year’s Eve Party for those looking for a more exciting way to ring in the New Year than they have before. It all starts at the BEAUTIFUL Crystal Tea Room atop the late Wannamaker Building. If you’ve been to parties here before, it is no surprise to you that this is one of the hottest event & gala spots in they city. The Grand Ballroom with its hand-carved columns and intricate crystal chandeliers act as the backdrop for an evening of elegance and style. Add in special lighting and you will be in awe as soon as you walk in. Join us for this one-of-a-kind New Year’s Eve celebration that will leave you with wonderful memories of 12Midnight. Open bar, food, live dance music from CTO Walt & The Groove, VIP area with DJ, and much, much more are in store! For more info, visit http://www.nyephilly.com/ref.asp?id=176.

Philadelphia’s Gala New Year’s Eve Broad Street Bash – Presented by Philly New Years and featuring the Double Tree Hotel Philadelphia’s Ormandy Ballroom, this is the best dance party in Philly! Buy your tickets today –this gala sold out last year! For more information, visit www.broadstreetbash.com.

Mutter 150 Celebration – Are you experiencing night fever? The Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia has the prescription for you! Disco Inferno Friday on January 9th, 2009 -$85 lets you shake your Groove Thing while chillin’ with Luscious Libations, Finger-licking Food, Dyn-o-mite Desserts, & Funk-a-delic Atmosphere!

Jan. 9th 2009, 9pm – 1am.
The Mutter Museum
19 S. 22nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

For tickets or more information, visit www.collegeofphysicians.org.

Philly Beer Week - Sponsored by PW, the second-annual Philly Beer Week, which celebrates the city’s vibrant beer culture, will take place from March 6-15, 2009. “Philadelphia is, without a doubt, the best beer-drinking city in America,” says noted author Don Russell aka Joe Sixpack. “It’s so exciting to finally be able to embrace this important part of our regional culture in such a diverse, fun-filled way. Everyone, from amateur drinkers to advanced home-brewers, will find something to interest them during Philly Beer Week.” The 10-day series of events is poised to build on last year’s attendance, conservatively estimated at 15,000 people who attended more than 100 events. Check back soon for event listings, reader contests, editorial beer coverage and much more in the coming weeks on www.philadelphiaweekly.com or for additional info at www.phillybeerweek.org.

If you are a bar/restaurant/brewer and are looking to participate, please contact Matt Satten at msatten@philadelphiaweekly.com or 215-599-7664 by Jan 23. If your favorite bar is not yet a participant, encourage them to be one and get in touch soon.

15th Annual Hair O’ the Dog – On Saturday, January 17th, get ready to party your tail off! Hair O’ the Dog is coming to the Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue, and bringing the sounds of DJ Adam Bennett and 39 Mariner to keep the dance floor bumping all night long! And better yet, this top-of-the-line party is for charity, benefitting The Great Guy Group and Adopt-a-Pig! Don’t wait to buy tickets, this event will sell out!!! For more information, check out www.hairothedog.com.

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Taste of Philly 2007
October 25, 2007
Photos from PW's first annual Taste of Philly event, held at the Academy of Natural Sciences on Oct. 25, 2007.

PW at Kildare's
October 4, 2007
PW staff guest bartends at Kildare's Pub in Headhouse Square.

Concerts in the Park 9/5/07
September 5, 2007
Live from Rittenhouse Square: The Cobbs and Asteroid #4

Concerts in the Park 8/23/07
September 23, 2007
Live from Rittenhouse Square: Man Man and Favorite Sons

Concerts in the Park 8/15/07
September 15, 2007
Live From Rittenhouse Square: The Yas Mos Def and Burn Down All Stars