StreetTalkin – 2010 Winter Events and Activities in Philadelphia

Here are some great upcoming events and activities in the Philadelphia region for those cold winter days when you just want to stay indoors.

1.  January 16, 2010 – 16^th Annual Hair O’ The Dog at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Philly2Night.com and Chorus Communications are pleased to present the 16th Annual Hair O’ the Dog on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.

For those of you who’ve experienced the fun and wild times before, you know the drill: great music, swanky venue, tasty food, and 4.5 hours of great booze, all mixed together with a thousand sexy people dressed to the nines!

For those of you who have never been to The Hair O’ the Dog, this is the year for you to jump to the front of the line and join the party.

Date & Time: Saturday, January 16, 2010 from 9:00pm – 1:30am

Venue: Loews Philadelphia Hotel

Location: Center City, Philadelphia

Entertainment: Don’t Call Me Francis and LeCompt

Charity: This year’s event benefits Adopt-a-Pig

Tickets: General Admission & VIP are still available. VIP Bottle Service is nearly sold out. More Info

Complimentary admission for VIP ticket holders to the Official After Hours Party at Zee Bar, Discounted for General Admission ticket holders.*

For more information visit www.hairothedog.com/ or to purchase tickets visit EventBrite.com.

2.  Beginning January 16, 2010 - Piazza Farmer’s Market at Piazza at Schmidt’s in Northern Liberties.

Starting January 16, 2010, The Piazza at Schmidt’s proudly welcomes local farmers to the Piazza and the greater Northern Liberties community.  Managed by Kyle Perry, the Piazza Farmer’s Market will feature the best local produce, meats, poultry, and dairy products available in the city of Philadelphia.

The Piazza Farmer’s Market is unmatched in size and variety with a contingent of more than 20 farmers.  And—all of our farmers are one or more of the following: local, sustainably grown, ethically raised, free range, hormone free, pesticide free, organic, raw and/or grass fed.  Products include winter vegetables and fruits, rabbit, veal, beef, quail, pheasant, raw milk, artisan cheeses, and heritage breed free range chicken eggs.  Also featured are delicious prepared foods ready for shoppers to enjoy as they browse.

What: Farmer’s Market at the Piazza

When: Saturdays starting January 16, 2010

Where: The Piazza at Schmidt’s, 2^nd St. and Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia

Time: 10AM – 2PM

Parking: Free—Driving directions available on www.atthepiazza.com

Public Transportation: Market-Frankford Line, Girard Avenue Trolleys, 2^nd Street Bus Routes.

For more information visit www.atthepiazza.com.

3.  January 23 – March 31, 2010 – Orchid Extravaganza at Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, PA

Enter a dazzling world of orchids as Longwood transforms its Conservatory into an orchid oasis during Orchid Extravaganza. Orchid blooms cascade down walls, spill from containers and adorn planting beds throughout 4-acres of indoor gardens. See thousands of orchids from around the world, including a living orchid curtain, among many other innovative displays.

In March, early bulbs begin to bloom outside in the Oak Knoll area and millions of bulbs, including winter aconites, glory-of-the-snow, and Siberian squills bloom throughout the Gardens.

Please note that actual bloom times may vary depending on weather. The list of flowering highlights is subject to change.

For more information visit www.longwoodgardens.org.

4.  January 29 – April 11, 2010 – Philagrafika – Philadelphia’s international festival celebrating print in contemporary art in over 80 venues throughout the city of Philadelphia

Philagrafika 2010 is an international festival that celebrates the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art, running from January 29 through April 11, 2010 throughout the Greater Philadelphia area.  Set to be one of the largest arts events in the United States, Philagrafika 2010 will showcase the work of more than 300 artists and will unite 88 Philadelphia area institutions in the inaugural presentation of what will become a recurring event, anticipated to repeat every three years.

Philagraphika 2010 is created by Artistic Director José Roca and a curatorial team whose members include: John Caperton, Curator of Prints & Photographs at The Print Center; independent curator Sheryl Conkelton; Shelley Langdale, Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art; Lorie Mertes, Director/Chief Curator of the Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design and Julien Robson, Curator of Contemporary Art at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Philagrafika 2010 will offer regional, national, and international audiences the opportunity to see contemporary art that references printmaking in dynamic, unexpected ways and to experience Philadelphia’s rich cultural life in the process.  Initiated by the Philagrafika organization, Philagrafika builds upon the region’s rich printmaking history and abundant artistic resources to enhance Philadelphia’s presence as an international center for innovative printmaking.  Philagrafika 2010 is the result of more than five years of planning, culminating in a citywide collective effort, which appropriately reflects the collaborative nature of printmaking itself.  The festival is divided into three components: a core curated exhibition titled The Graphic Unconscious, Out of Print artist projects based on historic collections, and Independent Projects..

For more information visit www.philagrafika.org.

5.  January 29, 2010 – Philadelphia Auto Show Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala at Philadelphia Convention Center

JOIN THE AUTO DEALERS CARing FOR KIDS FOUNDATION FOR THE DEBUT OF THE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29, 2010.

Dine and dance among the finest automobiles in the world at the Black Tie Tailgate Preview Gala, a 550,000 square foot showroom where you can get an inside view of everything that the 2010 Philadelphia International Auto Show has to offer. Enjoy gourmet cuisine from Stephen STARR Events featuring signature dishes from a variety of restaurants.

7 TO 9 PM IN HALL D (ground floor of the Convention Center):
Cocktails, champagne and light hors d’oeuvres. Sponsored by Kia Motors America.

7 to 10 pm in Halls A, B & C (second level of the Convention Center):
Dine on heavy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, sponsored by Quality Plus Ford Dealers, Hyundai Motor America, Lincoln Mercury Dealers, Mazda North America, Subaru and Local Volkswagen Dealers.

9 TO 11:30 PM:
Finish off the evening with a dessert and dancing party in the Grand Hall featuring luxury automobiles from Lexus and Mercedes-Benz and in the Ballroom with Audi of America. Entertainment By: Eddie Bruce Music

TICKETS TO BLACK TIE TAILGATE START AT $200 EACH
Your ticket purchase supports The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia through the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation, and is partially tax-deductible. Proceeds support the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation’s $2 million pledge for construction and maintenance of the Patient Welcome Center in the Pediatric Ambulatory Care Center at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

For more information visit www.blacktietailgate.com/event-info.html

6.  February 20, 2010 – Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art Host Midnight Masquerade Winter Gala in the Great Stair Hall

The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, a lively group of young professionals and art enthusiasts who support the Museum, is pleased to announce its annual black tie Winter Gala, scheduled for February 20, 2010 in the Great Stair Hall. To celebrate the masquerade theme, partygoers will don festive masks for the evening and be the first to experience a special unveiling of the spectacular Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris exhibition on display February 24 through April 25. Over 500 guests are expected to attend the stylish evening of dancing, exquisite food, and fabulous raffle prizes and auction items including fashion- and sports-themed gift packages. Proceeds from the gala will support the Young Friends’ mission to acquire new works of art for the Museum’s collection, and to aid the Museum’s conservation and preservation, as well as outreach and educational programming.

Guests will have the opportunity to discover the Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris exhibition, which features about 180 paintings, sculptures, and works on paper by Picasso and his fellow expatriate artists like Marc Chagall, Jacques Lipchitz, and Man Ray. From 8 p.m. to midnight, attendees will also enjoy culinary delights complemented by an open bar and live music performed by CTO Park Central.

The 2010 Winter Gala is chaired by Amanda Christoph from Philadelphia, Sandi Macan from Newton Square, and Greg Seitter from Ardmore. Call 215-235-SHOW (7469) or visit www.philamuseum.org/youngfriends to reserve tickets. Advance tickets, available until February 12, are $100 for Young Friends members, $140 for non Young Friends members, and $125 for groups of four or more. Tickets are $160 at the door. VIP tickets ($200 for members, $250 for non Young Friends members) include a curator-led tour of Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris, swag bags and access to a VIP lounge and bar.

For more information visit www.philamuseum.org/.

Posted by: Ashley Orleans