September 14-20, 2006
Agenda Listings : Events/Festivals
ANNUAL FALL WINE CLASSIC One of the biggest wine tastings in the area will feature more than 100 premium wines from around the world, as well as samplings of beer, hors d'oeuvres and desserts donated from area restaurants. Tue, Sept. 19, 6-9pm, $50-$60, Barry D. Brown Health Education Center, 106 Carnie Boulevard, Voorhees, NJ, 856-488-5500.
BEAST FESTIVAL Celebrate Farm Aid in Philadelphia. Sample seasonal produce right along with the animals. Hey, bears might be great dinner dates, don't judge prematurely. Every weekend in Sept., 11am-3pm, $13.95-$16.95, Philadelphia Zoo, 34th St. & Girard Ave., 215-243-1100.
CAMERA SHOW Buy, sell and trade your camera equipment with dealers and private sellers, Sun, Sept. 17, 10am-3pm, $5-$6, Radisson Hotel, 2400 Old Lincoln Hwy, Trevose, 215-638-8300.
CRUISE FOR THE KIDS Help Friends of the Children's Crisis Treatment Center raise money by joining them for a cruise-themed event, including food and live music from Latin jazz band Cintron, Thu, Sept. 14, 7pm-mid., $60-$100, World Cafe Live, 3025 Walnut St., 215-222-1400.
EARTH DANCE This dance and music festival for peace will be held simultaneously in 222 locations in 50 countries. Sat, Sept. 16, noon-9pm, FREE, FDR Skate Park, www.earthdance.org.
FALL EQUINOX FESTIVAL Down in the bowl of Clark Park, bands such as Jesse James, Audio Emotif and The Working Man's Blues Band will entertain you. From 11am-1pm, little ones can get their faces painted. Look out for jugglers, vendors and snacks like smoothies and kabobs, Sat, Sept. 16, 11am-8pm, FREE, Clark Park, 43rd St. & Baltimore Ave., 215-552-8722.
GARDENFAIR Get the scoop on all things flora from people with very green thumbs. This gardening extravaganza includes lectures, demonstrations, how-to workshops, plant and tool sales and much more. Fri-Sun, Sept. 15-17, $13-$15, Winterthur, Museums & Country Estate, Rt. 52, Winterthur, DE, 302-888-4600.
GARDENFEST Celebrate the life of Longwood's founder, Pierre S. du Pont, with music, gardening and kids' activities. Look for the harvest season displays of gourds, pumpkins, a miniature garden railway and antique tractors. Runs through Oct. 3, $2-$14, Longwood Gardens, US Rt. 1, Kennett Sq., 610-388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org.
HAGLEY CAR SHOW The annual show celebrates its 10th anniversary with more than 500 antique cars and trucks, including American Convertibles as the special feature. Look out for a pedal car course, music and car-themed shopping, Sun, Sept. 17, 10am-4pm, $4-$7, Hagley Museum & Library, Rt. 141, 302-658-2400.
INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY A candlelight vigil commemorating the national celebration of International Peace Day. Attendees congregate at the Historic Christ Church and walk up to the Federal Building on Sixth Street, Thu, Sept. 21, 7:30pm, FREE, Old Christ Church, 2nd & Market sts., 215-351-9200.
JOHNNY APPLESEED ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Two-day fair features the work of more than 150 local artisans. Browse, buy or simply watch woodworkers, sculptors, painters and jewelry makers at work. Catch a hayride or grab a bite to eat in between. Sat-Sun, Sept. 16-17, 9am-5pm, FREE, Linvilla Orchards, 137 West Knowlton Rd, 610-876-7116.
LANSDOWNE ARTS FESTIVAL More than 35 artists, musicians and other performers gather for two days of art, live music, theater and children's events. Sat-Sun, Sept. 16-17, 10am-5pm, FREE, Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Ave., Lansdowne, www.lansdowneartsfestival.com.
MEDIA TANK'S 5TH ANNIVERSARY PARTY Celebrate five years of media education, arts and activism in Philadelphia with food, drinks, entertainment, a silent auction and raffle prizes. Thu, Sept. 21, 7-10pm, $35-$40, Philadelphia Ethical Society, 1906 S. Rittenhouse Sq., 215-735-3456, www.mediatank.org.
NATURALIZATION AND CITIZENSHIP EVENTS Watch as dozens of foreign-born people take the Oath of Citizenship to officially become U.S. citizens at 10am. Then, at 1pm, watch through videocast as the students of Constitution High School become the first to recite the new annual Oath of Citizenship. At 2pm, USA Today editor Ken Paulson will read the Preamble to the Constitution. Other Constitution-themed events will take place throughout the rest of the day, Mon, Sept. 18, FREE, National Constitution Center, Independence Mall, 525 Arch St., 215-409-6600.
PARK FEST 2006 This three-part festival includes the Philadelphia Water Department's Philly Fun Fishing Fest from 7-11am, Fairmount Park's annual Walk/Run for the Park at 9am ($10 to walk, $20 to run), and Southeastern Pennsylvania Coast Day from 10am-4pm, which includes interactive exhibits, prizes, music, food and more, Sat, Sept. 16, 7am-4pm, Fairmount Water Works, 640 Water Works Dr., 215-685-0723.
PENNSYLVANIA RENAISSANCE FAIR Now is the time. Thou art prepare oneself for the arrival of Queen Elizabeth and the opening weekend of this year's Renaissance Faire. Mount Hope Winery will play host to a variety of themed activities including live music, dancing, craftsmen, food and ongoing shows at a miniature Globe Theatre. Test the skills and knowledge of the many characters that fill the fairgrounds. Every weekend through Oct. 29, 10am-8pm, $8-$27, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 83 Mansion House Rd., Manheim, 717-665-7021.
PHILADELPHIA PAGAN PRIDE DAY Join rituals and discussions run by the Delaware Valley Pagan Network and local Pagan groups. A non-perishable food item is requested to be donated to the Mazzoni Center, Sun, Sept. 17, noon-5pm, FREE, Clark Park, 43rd St. & Baltimore Ave., 215-552-8722.
PUERTO RICAN FESTIVAL GALA DANCE This event features entertainment by Ismael Miranda and Millie Quezada and includes a reception, dinner, awards ceremony and gala dance. Sat, Sept. 16, 7pm-1am, $125, Sheraton City Center, 17th & Race sts., 215-627-3100, www.elconcilio.net.
RIDE NOW: HELP CURE AUTISM Strap on your helmet and fire up the ol' hog as Cure Autism Now sponsors a ride to Atlantic City's Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino Beach Bar. Proceeds benefit autism research and awareness. E-mail Cynthia.Day@verizon.net for details, Sun, Sept. 17, 10am, $30.
SAFARI: AN INFAMOUS SPOILED ROTTEN THEME PARTY Featuring the Spoiled Rotten Summer Foam Party in the Open Air Groove Garden, with Spoiled Rotten lifeguards and cabana crew, plus tons of safari surprises. Hosted by Shampoo's own MC Dommy B and Frost from Wired 96.5's "Bad Boy Radio Show." Ages 14-18 only. Every Thu, 6-10pm, Shampoo, Willow St., between 7th & 8th, 215-922-7500.
SEPTEMBER SKIES Learn how to spot neat stuff in the night sky with FI's chief astronomer Derrick Pitts. These astronomy-themed evenings include free planetarium shows, space activities and exhibits, Astronomy Quizzo and an "out-of-this-world" tour of the universe. Oh boy. Every Fri in Sept, 7:30-10pm, Franklin Institute, 20th St. & the Parkway, 215-448-1200.
TALL SHIP SAILS Looking for a cheap date idea? Check out Philadelphia City Sail for a public sail on the Delaware River. Catch a glimpse of the North Wind, a 75-foot tall ship while you picnic on the waterfront. Every Fri, 7pm, FREE, Liberty Belle Riverboat, Penn's Landing, 215-413-0451.
TASTE OF NORTHERN LIBERTIES Celebrate the vibrancy of the neighborhood with music, food, film and more. Thu, Sept. 14, 6pm, FREE, Series 1021, 1021 N. Hancock St., www.philebrity.com.
UPPER DARBY CHICKEN FESTIVAL Celebrate the chicken by eating it. Then partake in chicken look-alike contests and chicken-themed games. Not for vegetarians, Sat, Sept. 16, 11am-6pm, Christ Lutheran Church, 7240 Walnut St., Upper Darby, 610-352-1610.
VALLEY FORGE GUN SHOW In their own words: "Muzzle loaders to machine guns! We have it all!" Sat, Sept. 16, 9am-5pm; Sun, Sept. 17, 9am-4pm, $8, Valley Forge Convention Center, Gulph Rd. and First Ave., 610-825-7268.
WINE & CHEESE SERIES Explore and enjoy various wine and cheese pairings from around the world. Every Fri, 5-8pm, $18.95, The Westin Hotel, 99 S 17th St., 215-563-1600.
YORK FAIR America's oldest fair features live music, puppet shows, sand sculptures, racing pigs and educational elephants. Runs through Sept. 17, $2-$5, York Fairgrounds, 334 Carlisle Ave., York, www.yorkfair.org.
