Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008
Daily Archive
Candidates plan more Pa. campaign stops - Obama responds to Republicans
Posted by Justin Gero on 03 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: The Drexel Beat, Vote 2008
Obama is expected to travel to Lancaster Thursday to begin a two-day tour of the state. Joe Biden, Democratic vice presidential candidate, will be appearing in Langhorn, Pa. on Friday with his wife, Jill. Republican John McCain is expected to visit Pa. Tuesday Sept. 9.
Both candidates are still fighting hard for Pa.’s 21 electoral votes. The latest Gallup poll shows Barack Obama with a six point lead over John McCain 49 to 43 percent.
Following the first major speeches of the Republican National Convention on Tuesday night, Democrat Barack Obama responded Wednesday in New Philadelphia, Ohio (video below).
WIN FREE TICKETS: Dramamine High
Posted by Alysson Cwyk on 03 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Drex and the City
Want to check out Etc Theater’s “Dramamine High” for FREE this Friday at 8 p.m.?
E-mail your name and telephone number to entertainment@thetriangle.org with “I WANNA EXPERIENCE HIGH SCHOOL ALL OVER AGAIN” in the subject line. All submissions must be sent in by noon on Thursday. One winner will be chosen at random.
A little bit about the play: Experience high school drama (not the club) in a different setting as you watch the jocks, cheerleaders, nerds, potheads and more stereotypes take the stage together to help save the school musical.
$15, 75 minutes. Shubin Theatre-407 Bainbridge St. Aug. 29, Sept. 3-5 @ 8 p.m.; Aug. 30-31 @ 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
***Photo courtesy of Emily Cardin/ Canary Promotion
Live Arts + Fringe Pick of the Day: Sweet By-and-By
Posted by Alysson Cwyk on 03 Sep 2008 | Tagged as: Drex and the City
It’s Day 6 of the 2008 Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. What should you check out today? Sweet By-and-By!
“Sweet By-and-By” is described as a “one-man, multimedia, semi-autobiographical hootenanny.” The famed Pig Iron Theatre Company tells the story of Joe Hill, a radical songwriter who is credited as inspiring musical legends such as Bob Dylan. Hill’s banjo tunes will keep you laughing through the whole show.
Order your tickets here. FAST! It looks like this show will sell out.
$25, 65 minutes. Arts Bank-601 S. Broad St. Aug. 29-31, Sept. 3, 10, 11 @ 7 p.m., Sept. 4, 5 @ 9 p.m., Sept. 6, 12, 13 @ 10 p.m., Sept. 7 @ 3 p.m.
***Photo courtesy of Daniel Rudholm/ Canary Promotion
