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Washington Square West Events July 10, 2009

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Exhibits
441066

Enchanting Simplicity


The Athenaeum of Philadelphia displays Enchanting Simplicity: Children's Book Illustration Past & Present, an exhibition of children's books and examples of contemporary work in children's illustration.
215.925.2688
http://www.philaathenaeum.org
Ongoing Daily 3/23/09 - 8/7/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: All Ages
Time: During regular hours
Cost: Free

Athenaeum of Philadelphia

219 South Sixth Street
Philadelphia, PA19106


Library Programs
518822

Italian Tutoring


Adults, teens, and families can learn Italian at the Independence Branch Library. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Advance registration is required.
215.685.1633
http://libwww.library.phila.gov
Ongoing Each Fri 7/10/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: 12:30pm
Cost: Free

Independence Branch Library

18 South Seventh Street
Philadelphia, PA19106


Shows
510741

Grease


The pop culture of the 1950s and infectious songs converge in the hit Broadway musical Grease, featuring American Idol winner Taylor Hicks. Note: Some of the show's content may not be suitable for younger children. Advance ticket purchase is available online. Use our Deals & Steals discount code to save $15 on select seats to this show!
215.731.3333
http://www.kim... r.org/broadway
Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 13-18
Time: Tue-Thu 7:30pm; Fri 8pm; Sat 2pm & 8pm; Sun 1pm & 6:30pm
Cost: $25-$100

Academy of Music

Broad and Locust Streets
Philadelphia, PA19102


Shows
438908

Lights of Liberty Show


Experience the American Revolution - as it happened, where it happened - through the state-of-the-art technology of the Lights of Liberty Show. The story is told through beautiful hand painted images that are projected up to 50 feet high onto the buildings where the events actually took place over 200 years ago. The experience is orally related over headphones; the "Children's Channel" version is geared specifically towards children ages six to 12. Advance ticket purchase is available online.
877.462.1776
http://www.lightsofliberty.org
Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat 6/18/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-19
Time: Shows start every 10 minutes beginning at dusk; last show at 9:40pm
Cost: Adults $19.50; Students (with ID) & Seniors $16.50; Children (12 and under) $13

PECO Energy Liberty Center

Sixth and Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA19106


Shows
411522

The Producers


The Mel Brooks classic comedy The Producers, winner of more Tony Awards than any show in Broadway history - including "Best Musical of the Year" - is on stage at the Walnut Street Theatre. Advance ticket purchase is available online.
215.574.3550
http://www.wstonline.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/12/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 12-18
Time: Showtimes vary; see website
Cost: $10-$70

Walnut Street Theatre

825 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA19107


Shows
500219

City of Nutterly Love: Funny as Bell!


Philadelphia Theatre Company and The Second City comedy theater present City of Nutterly Love: Funny as Bell!, a hilarious spoof of all things Philadelphia that features Philadelphia-centric sketch comedy, songs, and improvisation. Advance ticket purchase is available online.
215.985.0420
http://www.phi... trecompany.org
Ongoing Daily except Mon, Tue 7/8/09 - 7/26/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 14-18
Time: Wed-Sat 8pm; Sat 7:30pm & 10:30pm; Sun 3pm
Cost: $34-$39

Suzanne Roberts Theatre

480 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA19146


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