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Washington Square West Events July 23, 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
518817

Chinese Tutoring


Adults, teens, children, and families can learn Chinese at the Independence Branch Library. Advance registration is required.
215.685.1633
http://libwww.library.phila.gov
Ongoing Each Thu 7/9/09 - 8/27/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free

Independence Branch Library

18 South Seventh Street
Philadelphia, PA19106


Library Programs
518819

English as a Second Language


Non-English speaking adults, teens, and families can learn English 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 Thu 7/9/09 - 8/27/09; check with location for exceptions.

Ages: 6-18
Time: 2pm
Cost: Free

Independence Branch Library

18 South Seventh Street
Philadelphia, PA19106


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
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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