Friday, February 29, 2008

McGillin's Celebrates Flower Show New Orleans Style

To celebrate the 2008 theme, “Jazz It Up,” we're doing a tribute to New Orleans
March 2
Cajun menu & jazz-themed karaoke.

McGillin's Olde Ale House: 1310 Drury Street

Tbar: Art Recption: Photographs & Paintings

Saturday, March 1, 2008
1st Saturday Art Reception, 5pm to 9pm

Featuring local artist Brice Waggaman at Tbar. Brice Waggaman's work is formed by layering colored pastels over a black stenciled base.

Paintings by renowned Austrian artist Soshana (www.soshana.net) and Photographs by local artist Alexander Ebrahimzadeh (www.AlexPhotoArt.com) at Dada.

Tbar: 117 S. 12th Street

Joe Coffee Bar: Photo Gallery

Friday, February 29, 6-8 p.m.
Photo Society of Philadelphia's Final Friday Hanging.
The 3rd-oldest photo society in the world will string 'em up the last Friday every month. Check out the new bodies swinging!
www.philyphotosociety.org

Joe Coffee Bar
Corner of 11th & Locust Sts.

The Philadelphia Flower Show

The Convention Center will host the Annual Philadelphia Flower Show this weekend and through the following week.

"From the Garden District to the Rue Bourbon, New Orleans will provide a scintillating backdrop for the 2008 Philadelphia Flower Show' s Jazz It Up! March 2-9 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center."

Admission: Individual tickets are non-refundable

Tickets available at the Box Office:

Adults: $28 Opening Sunday (March 2); $24 March 3-7; $26 March 8 & 9

Students (ages 17-24) any day - $17 (with valid student ID; proof of age)

Children (ages 2-16) any day - $13

Advance purchase tickets:

Adults - $22.00*

Students (ages 17-24) any day - $17: may be reserved online; not available at retail outlets

Children (ages 2-16) any day - $13*

*On sale from participating retail outlets in January 2008 including select PNC Bank branches, AAA Mid-Atlantic, Acme Markets, Philadelphia-area Borders Books & Music, Giant Food Stores, SEPTA ticket sales outlets, local garden centers, nurseries and florists. In some cases, service charges may apply. Please call retail locations for details.

For additional event information, group sales, weekend packages and local favorites, please visit: www.theflowershow.com