Thursday :: March 27, 2003Syd's Rap
The 2003 Academy Awards show was the most entertaining in recent memory. In deference to the current war situation, Oscar organizers announced the ceremony would be "toned down." Gone were the red carpet intros with celebrities basking in obscene displays of conspicuous consumption. Also axed were post-show interviews. Why not just mail the dern things to the winners and be done with it?
Some of the winners were surprising, and more than a little controversial. Adrien Brody pulled off a big upset, winning Best Actor, then practically pulled off Halle Berry's lips by kissing her like a deranged fan. I think he planned to win the Oscar just so he could do that.
What about the pedophile, Roman Polanski, winning Best Director? I'm curious as to the message the Academy was trying to convey by honoring a child predator and criminal fugitive. Guess Ira Einhorn's rambling manifesto will be up for the Pulitzer next. And Michael Moore, Best Documentary winner for Bowling for Columbine (a spectacular movie), promptly used his international platform to scold President Bush for waging a "fictitious war." Certainly more provocative than the usual, "I'd like to thank my manager and my agent..."
The ceremony inspired a bit of a career change for me-I'm going to be an actor. That way, when I win my Oscar I can kiss Halle Berry too!
comments? e-mail syd@campusphilly.org
BUSTA RHYMES: SPRING FLING 2003
also featuring Jurassic 5, the Donnas, OK GO
Tickets $25 in advance, $30 day of show
This is a student-run concert at the University of Pennsylvania
Open to the public. April 11, 2003
At historic Franklin Field, 33rd and Spruce Streets, Philly
Concert begins at 8pm, doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets are on-sale either on Ticketmaster or on Locust Walk, between 36th and 38th Streets at U Penn's campus.
SPECIAL ON-SALE DATE FOR PHILLY STUDENTS
Tickets are on-sale to Philadelphia-area college students between March 31 and April 4, by visiting campusphilly.org/tickets
presented by SPEC Concerts at the University of Pennsylvania.
THIS WEEK, CLICK ON THIS:
- SPRING FEVER, APRIL 5
- VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
- EVENTS THIS WEEK
- NEW ON CAMPUS PHILLY
- MEMBERS SECTION
- TICKET GIVEAWAY: SEAN PAUL
SPRING FEVER: APRIL 5
presented by CAMPUS PHILLY AND BLACK MILLENNIUM
APR 5 @ TPDS CLUB
114 South 12th Street, Philadelphia
The official beginning of SPRING FEVER has arrived. Before you get into too much madness, join Campus Philly and Black Millennium for the premiere of a new nightclub event for college students at Philly schools. The crowd is 21+ and diverse, the dress is casual chic, and the club is clean. Whether you're a senior, a grad student, black, white, American, international, this is your chance to meet college students from across Philly with some of the best DJ talent around. TPDS has all-wood floors, nice artwork -- this isn't your usual club just trying to make a buck at the expense of your enjoyment. Partial proceeds go to Campus Philly, a non-profit coalition of students making Philly a better place to attend college. Must be 21 years of age or older with REAL photo ID. Central Parking at SE corner of 12th and Sansom; Bus transportation provided by Black Millennium from Temple and University City. Advance ticket reservations available online.
For more information, visit campusphilly.org/springfever
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Help reach working families that need and deserve FREE tax assistance by distributing flyers this Saturday, March 29. So far, the Campaign for Working Families has brought in $6.9 million in federal tax refunds - and there's only two more weeks to get these refunds to working families who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Without your help, these families will likely not file at all, or will pay a preparer.
Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. this Saturday at the New Hope Temple Baptist Church, 711 South 12th Street (between Bainbridge & Fitzwater), rain or shine. Coffee and breakfast will be provided. You'll be traveling in teams of three to specific neighborhoods and distributing flyers and posters between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
RSVP to (215) 665-2544 or TaxVolunteer@uwsepa.org.
EVENTS THIS WEEK
THURSDAYS::
Vive La France!:: They may not be the most popular people lately, but they sure know how to party! Spend A Night in Paris with DJ Hugo spinning European music from 10pm to 2am. Guaranteed to be more fun than voting on a U.N. resolution! [Unite the nations: Thursdays @ L'Hexagone, 1718 Sansom St. 215-569-4869. Free.]
SATURDAY, 3/29::
FREEDOM FERRY:: First "freedom fries," and now this? Be one of the first to ride the new Freedom Ferry at Penn's Landing. Join the opening day party on board from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with live music, balloons, popcorn, cotton candy, face painting and giveaways to the first 500 passengers. [Very ferry: Opening party Sat., 3/29. Free. Visit www.riverlinkferry.org or call 215-925-RINK for more info. Normally scheduled rides are $6.]
ALL YOU CAN BEAT BUFFET:: Octavio X and the Futurist Coalition present Vesago, a non-stop feast of music and dance that'll have y our eardrums bursting! Features Psy-trance, EBM, Electro Clash, 80's, Old-school techno, Breaks, House and Jungle. More choices than Old Country Buffet! Also serving $2 u-call-it drinks (9 p.m. 11 p.m.). [Feast for your feet: Sat., 3/29 @ Shampoo, 417 N. 8th St., 215-922-7500. For event info call 215-389-1145 or visit vesagoevent.com. A "most ages" event (I think that means no one under 17 and over 97). $12.]
SUNDAY, 3/30::
ROCK THE CASBAH?:: Catch the all-ages tribute to The Clash, featuring the Boils (I had one of those), the Low Budgets (I STILL have that), Graveyard School (How'd they know where I go when I cut class?), Famous in Vegas, and Cranked up. I'm cranked up just thinking about it! And if you didnšt know, Rock the Casbah is a famous song by The Clash. Exactly what a "casbah" is, I have no idea! [Thrashin & Clashin: Sun., 3/30, at 4 p.m. @ The Balcony, 10th & Arch Sts. www.schuylkillrecords.com for more info. $8.]
TUESDAY, 4/1::
CROUCHING VOICE, HIDDEN DRAGON:: PENN Presents presents Voice of the Dragon, an action-adventure epic and multicultural work that fuses music, theater, and ballet with pyrotechnical Chinese martial arts. [Enter the Dragon: Tues., 4/1 at 7:30 p.m. @ the Zellerbach Theater, 3680 Walnut St., in the Annenberg Center at the Univ. of Penn. Info: 215-573-8537 or 215-898-3900. $21 - $29.]
NEW ON CAMPUS PHILLY
Some people think that the cooler a region is, the more it will prosper. But does that hold true for Philly? Find out in the Campus Philly Professional Section.
Temple University junior Elisabeth Vogels is raising money for leukemia research in a novel way by running a marathon in Rome. Read more of Patrice Williams's profile of one Philly-area student who's running for a cause.
Looking for a job? It might be a good idea to write a resume that's going to get past a finicky gatekeeper the computer. Learn more about writing a scannable resume by clicking on the Campus Philly Professional section.
ANNOUNCING THE NEW CAMPUS PHILLY MEMBERS AND DISCOUNTS SECTION!!!!!!
It's finally here! After much painful planning and hard work, we have put together what promises to be the most useful resource for living college life in Philly. In the Campus Philly MEMBERS section, you will find discounts, ticket giveaways, student profile searches (with photos), and community mailing lists (student leaders, lgbt students, professional interest). To start, you need to register by visiting: campusphilly.org/register
SEAN PAUL GIVEAWAY
SEAN PAUL CONCERT AND AFTER-PARTY
Win 2 Tix and 2 CD's for Sean Paul; April 10 @ Electric Factory; $2 off Official After-Party at Shampoo
JAMAICAN DAVE PRODUCTIONS presents
The Official Sean Paul Meet and Greet After Party. On the main floor Federation Sound, with Curly Locks, Kenny Meez and Max Glazer, Spinning reggae dance hall old and new hits; In the White Room, The hot Boys from Power 99, playing the latest Hip-Hop and Dance Music; Stop by the Velvet Underground; Get your posters and CDs signed by Sean Paul, Morgan Heritage and LMS; Doors: 10:30 PM; Admission $10 (bring your concert; tickets and get a discount; 18 to enter 21 to drink; Sponsors: Air Jamaica, Vizuri, Dudes Clothing, Coconut Catering, Caribbean Catering
Go the Campus Philly Members Section to register.
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