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Comedy StopsCOMEDY CABARETwww.comedycabaret.com The Philly regions’ biggest and best name in comedy.

LAFF HOUSEwww.laffhouse.com The Original Comedy Club

COMEDY SPORTZwww.comedysportzphilly.org Along the lines of “Who’s Line is It Anyway,” Comedy Sportz offers audience members a night of interactive improv.

HELIUM COMEDY CLUBwww.heliumcomedy.com This 21+ club puts on a three-act stand-up show every Wednesday through Saturday, featuring comedians of national fame.

DancePHILADELPHIA SWING DANCE SOCIETYwww.swingdance.org Learn to dance like the stars at any age and skill level.

PHILADANCOwww.philadanco.org The Philadelphia contemporary dance company that tours worldwide.

PENNSYLVANIA BALLETwww.paballet.org Famous for being one of the top dance companies that tours the globe from country to country.

TheatersMERRIAMwww.merriamtheater.org The University of the Arts very own theater.

WILMAwww.wilmatheater.org A company and theater who uses simplicity to gain your attention.

KIMMEL CENTERwww.kimmelcenter.org Home to all performances large and Philadelphian.

MUM PUPPET THEATERwww.mumpuppet.org Just as it sounds, a theatre that houses puppets as actors.

Concert VenuesELECTRIC FACTORYwww.livenation.com Formerly a factory, now it houses some of the nations favorite bands.

NORTH STAR BARwww.northstarbar.com Must be at least 21 or older to party at this corner bar. New performers and bands every night.

THE KHYBERwww.thekhyber.com Music for all interests. The 21+ venue offers two floors of music. Local bands downstairs and well-known DJS upstairs.

TOWER THEATERwww.comedycabaret.com The Philly region’s biggest and best name in comedy.

WORLD CAFE LIVEwww.worldcafelive.com The best in local and international up and coming musical artists. Come see the newest on the music scene for a cheap cost.

THEATER OF LIVING ARTSwww.theateroflivingarts.org See renowned artists in a beautiful small venue. An intimate, warm and inviting setting allows you to really experience the musical act of the night.

Night Life (21+)1 0 5 SOCIALwww.105social.com People-watch while seated outside, cheer on your favorite sports team at the bar, meet friends and coworkers for some after work refreshment, or check out the VIP lounge and dance floor to explore your social side.

BROWNIES 23 EASTwww.brownies23east.com Brownies 23 East is the best club on the Mainline for good times, great drink specials, and live music!

SHAMPOOwww.shampooonline.com If you are looking to wander through room after room of attractive people dancing to some of the best DJs in the world, Shampoo is the spot.

Editor’s NoteLocated just 90 miles from New York City, Philadelphia has long lived in the

shadow of the Big Apple. It has existed as sort of historic stage set, as many only know it as a historical landmark which is

great for school trips and grabbing a few Philly cheese steaks. But not much else worth traveling for, right? While those

cheesesteaks sure are good, Philadelphia is much more than a piece of American

history. It is a city filled with culture and a great place to be if you’re trying to define

yourself as an individual. Opportunity flows out onto every street corner and down every road. From Broad Street all the way down to the stadiums, there is something along the way for everyone.

Philly is known as a blue collar city and if you are willing to put in the work you will

succeed. Just look at the sports teams and the fans that support them. They let their players know when they disapprove

and it isn’t a hateful thing but rather a “your representing Philadelphia to the world” thing. It is this level of energy and sense of pride that makes such a

large city as Philadelphia feel like a small community. A place where not everyone always gets along, but everyone agrees that Philadelphia is a special place. Once you live here and get influenced by the

city, you are a Philadelphian forever, no matter where you live after.

What makes Philadelphia even more memorable is its unique blend of

experiences that you have to discover in person. By day, explore history,

architecture, beautiful neighborhoods, remarkable museum collections and

endless shopping. After the sun sets, the city heats up with acclaimed

performing arts, candlelight tours, delectable dining and vibrant nightlife.

Not a minute goes bye in the city where there isn’t something to do. Live life to

the fullest, and enjoy your summer!

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Adjusting to college life isn’t an easy task. Whether you’re struggling to budget yourself, make

friends, or simply keep your grades up, chances are you could use a little advice and a more

than a few tips. Fortunately for you, Bored Magazine offers the perfect tips and personal

accounts to help you make the right decisions. Learn some college survival tips from students

who’ve been there, done that, before you step foot on campus as a confused freshman.

IT ’ S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY

1. Student loan interest rates are set every July 1st, but your college’s financial aid office usually gets the scoop a few weeks earlier. Place a call in June and find out what the rate will be for you. If it’s going up, you can lock in the current, lower rate on your student loan, saving you thousands over the years.

2. You’re going to run into someone on campus trying to sign you up for a credit card. Even though it seems like a good deal, realize the responsibilities. Many students charge irresponsibly, then spend years paying back what they borrowed. You may be safer asking your bank about a debit or check card. It works like cash — if you don’t have it, you can’t spend it.

3. If you need some quick cash, head to the campus bookstore. The beginning and end of each semester (when students are buying and selling back books) are busiest. You may be able to pick up a few hours of work and earn a couple of bucks without a huge commitment; you sometimes even get discounts on your own books.

4. Need a computer but tight on dough? Forget eBay — check your campus computer center instead. Colleges and universities are always upgrading their labs and need to do something

with old machines. They’ll usually work out deals so that students can get decent computers for cheap prices.

5. Here’s another tech-tip: Consider not purchasing a printer. Your school will have a fully equipped computer lab you can use. Or if you’d rather have something closer, split the cost and share one with your roommate.

DON ’T ALWAYS DO THINGS BY THE BOOK

6. You’re going to get a lot of mail about student loan consolidation. While this seems like junk mail, it’s really important. By consolidating, you combine all of your loans into one bill each month. Read the fine print to be sure it’s the right option for you.

7. Face it, books are going to cost a lot. But you may be able to skip a few. “You don’t always have to buy all your books,” says Connecticut College (New London, CT) senior, Richard Kappler. Pick them up as you need them, share with someone in your class, or take out the library’s copy.

8. When it comes to textbooks, a new edition sometimes means nothing more than a new cover or a few extra examples. So before you drop $75 on a spanking new read, check with your professor and see if you can get

away with the old edition. Then go to www.ecampus.com orwww.classbook.com and pick up a used copy.

9. Just because your campus bookstore doesn’t want your used books, doesn’t mean they’re worthless. Those textbook Web sites will buy your used books too, so check them out and compare deals.

10. Make the move to meet your professors. Whether it’s asking questions in class, a quick hello afterward, or an office visit, you’re better off if they know who you are. “It’s important, especially in larger classes,” says Dr. Stacey Connaughton, a communications professor at Rutgers University (New Brunswick, NJ). “Let the professor get a sense of who you are.”

11. Take advantage of off hours. It’s a prime time to gather tips for an upcoming exam or have your professor review a term paper before you hand it in.

12. As tempting as it is to skip those initial few classes, don’t! They’re the most important. You’ll get a class syllabus and find out everything you need to know for the entire semester. Besides, most professors start teaching from day one.

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13. Don’t be surprised when you look at your syllabus and see there are only a couple of tests and a paper. That’s how college works, which means those few tests are a huge part of your final grade. Bomb one, and you’ll be sitting in that class again next semester.

14. Pick a major wisely. It’s the academic path you’ll be following for the next four years, so be sure it’s something you enjoy. And, if you must, test the waters first. “Your first year at the university should be a chance to explore,” says Connaughton.

15. Study a little at a time throughout the semester. A trick: “Take 15 minutes a week to look over your notes, and you won’t have to study as much during exams,” reveals Chris McCants, a junior at Northeastern University (Boston, MA).

16. Piling all of your classes into a few days and taking the rest of the week off may sound like a great idea, but it’s not. You’ll most likely be in class all day, with barely any time to even grab a bite to eat. And if you miss one day, you’ll be way behind.

17. Check in with an academic advisor every so often to make sure you’re on the right track. It’s worth popping into their office, or shooting a quick e-mail to ensure you’re enrolled in the right classes and are meeting the requirements for graduation.

18. If you’re going to work part-time during the semester, try to schedule your classes in blocks. If you scatter them throughout the day, you may not have enough time to go to work. You can still hit the books every day, just shoot for either morning or evening blocks.

19. Professors have optional review sessions for a reason. “They’re not a waste of time,” says Connaughton. “Something may come up that’s important for the exam.” Even if you think you know everything,

showing up will often score you points with the instructor. “Plus, it gives you the opportunity to have more face-time with the teaching assistant (TA) or professor,” adds Connaughton.

20. Make as many connections as possible. You’re going to meet a multitude of people during your college career; it’s a great time to build relationships and create a social and professional network. You never know when you’ll need help or a reference down the road.

21. Do at least one or two internships. Not only will you get some real work experience, you’ll also build up your resume for when it comes time to find a job. “Future employers expect students to have done internships,” says Connaughton.

22. Meet people in your classes. “It makes things so much easier,” says Chris. Pals can be a back-up in case you miss anything, not to mention when preparing for exams or sitting through a boring lecture.

LIFE AROUND CAMPUS

23. Dorm mattresses are usually longer than normal, so chances are the Superman sheets you grew up with won’t be on your new bed. “Extra-long, twin sheets are pretty much the standard at most schools,” says Pat Quinn, publications and training coordinator of university housing at Rutgers.

24. Remember, you may be sharing a shower with multiple dorm rooms so shower shoes are a must. With a little searching, you can pick up a pair of flip-flops for under five dollars. Your feet will thank you.

25. Even with a lot of choices you’re bound to become tired of the dining hall and fast food,so make sure you’re not chained to it. “All cafeteria food is the same no matter how old you get,” explains

Chris. Try picking a smaller meal plan with more spending money (most schools offer accounts that work like debit cards to use on campus).

26. With your busy schedule, the dining hall might not always be open when you need it. Keep your dorm room stocked with easy-to-prepare food in case you don’t make it to meals on time. It’s also great for late-night snacks and study session munchies. Pizza delivery can get expensive.

27. If you plan on calling home a lot, pick up a long-distance calling card or bring a cell phone with an unlimited long-distance plan. Unlike your school’s long-distance plan, you can use just what you’ve paid for so you won’t get slammed with a huge bill at the end of the month.

LAST BUT NOT LEAST

28. Talk to your roommate(s) before you move in to talk about who’s bringing what. You’ll save room, money, and a lot of aggravation if you coordinate beforehand. Two microwaves, three VCRs, and four hampers don’t make for a spacious living situation.

29. Think you’ll bring everything you’ll need when you’re away from home? Trust us, you’ll forget something unless you do some good mental preparation: “Go around for a few days keeping a list of everything you use during the day,” suggests Quinn. That’s the only way you’ll know exactly what you’re going to need.

30. Even if you get along great with your roommate(s), you’re bound to get under one another’s skin living in such close quarters. “Dorm rooms are too small for people to live,” says Richard. “You have to get out once in a while.” Time apart is good. Learn to study in a student center or library, or type papers at the computer lab.

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MONDAY , JUNE 1June is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-A-Cat Month. Go to a local shelter, like Morris Animal Refuge (1242 Lombard St.), or check phillypaws.org to find a feline friend of your very own. Or rebel and pick up a pooch.

FRIDAY , JUNE 5Put your fancy pants on for the Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Festival. That way if you can’t spend major funds supporting local artists, at least you’ll look pretty while you meander empty-handedly. Through June 7, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Rittenhouse Square.

SATURDAY , JUNE 6The Roots Annual Picnic is hot ashell — in temperature and line-up. This year’s sweat fest features Public Enemy, who’ll perform a classic track with backup from The Roots and Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra. Totally worth the sunburn! 2 p.m., $47.50-$51, with The Roots, TV on the Radio, Black Keys, Public Enemy, Antibalas Afrobeat Orchestra, Santigold, Busdriver, Asher Roth, Kid Cudi, King Britt, Dozia, Dave P and Writtenhouse, Festival Pier, Penn’sLanding, Columbus Blvd. and Spring Garden St.

SUNDAY , JUNE 7For one utopian day each Pennsylvania summer, the laws don’t exist — the fishing laws, that is. At Fish for Free, you can throw out a “provided for you” line and hope some shad, rainbow trout or other native fishies come up, all without a license. 10 a.m., free, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, 610.892.3908.

THURSDAY , JUNE 1 1Go local, culinarly. Join a food co-op, like Weavers Way or West Philly’s Mariposa, and from this day forward eat only Philly-area edibles. Delish.

SATURDAY , JUNE 1 3For those missing the boom in your stereo or bap in your beats, some trailblazers in hip-hop are descending on the city. Who, you ask? KRS-One, for starters. Need we say more? 8 p.m., $30-$45, with Poor Righteous Teachers and Roxanne Shante, Club Polaris, 460 N. 9th St.

SUNDAY , JUNE 1 4Philly Pride celebrates all that’s LGBTQ, including an appearance by a very special guest (hint: “Can we tawk?”). Festivities start with a parade featuring gay all stars (athletic and religious groups, drag queens, bears, twinks in Speedos on the back of flat beds) and ends with a six-hour outdoor tour, featuring entertainment, food and cocktails. Parade starts at 13th and Locust, ends at Front and Market streets, noon-6 p.m., $10, 215.875.9288

WEDNESDAY , JUNE 1 7It’s 2:15 a.m. The bars are closed but a post-midnight snack is screaming “Yo!” from Washington Ave. Pedal wobbly over to the Center City Pretzel Co. (816 Washington Ave.) and you’ll be greeted by steaming, oven fresh soft pretzels. Get three for $1, with unlimited squirts of mustard.

SUNDAY , JUNE 2 1Nerd Alert: This year’s Wizard World Comic Con stars the people who played Darth Maul, the Lady Terminator and the Thug Who Killed Spiderman’s Uncle. (Except we find out in Spidey 3 that Sandman really did it. Nerd Alert x 2.) June 19-21, $25-$30, Convention Center, 1101 Arch St.

WEDNESDAY , JUNE 2 4Be one with The Dude while enjoying a Coen Brothers classic: Take The Big Lebowski Challenge. How do you play? Every time Jeff Bridges’ character downs a White Russian or — cough — ingests any other substances, you do the same.

FRIDAY , JUNE 2 6After a short hiatus, Dancin’ in the Streets returns. The event mashes up art, culture and music to celebrate life and commemorate HIV Testing Day. As always, testing, info and counseling are available, confidential and free. 6 p.m., free, w/ DJ Rich Medina, Ethel Cee, Sagamoor, Flygirrl and more, Piazza at Schmidt’s, 2nd St. and Girard Ave.

SATURDAY , JUNE 2 7Named for two traditional styles of Puerto Rican folk dance, the seventh annual Bomba and Plena Festival gets its groove on with Hispanic music, dance, art and food in North Philly. Traditional food dishes, like empanadillas and asopao, sizzle alongside the cool, melodious rhythms of local Hispanic musicians. Noon, free, Fairhill Park, Lehigh Ave. and 4th St., 215.220.5106.

SUNDAY , JUNE 28Located in a mammoth brick warehouse with a creaky old elevator that has gates instead of a door, Vox Populi knows something about alternative art spaces. Good thing — Richard Torchia, a local photographer, will be giving a lecture there on the history of these spots in Philly. 4-6 p.m., free, Vox Populi, 319 N. 11th St., 3rd floor, 215.238.1236.

MONDAY , JUNE 2 9You don’t need hypersensitive canine olfactory powers to know that Rittenhouse is a mecca for all things cute, leashed and furry. Celebrate the park’s dog-friendliness by holding a petting contest with your friends. The person who scratches the ears of the most adorable pups in an allotted amount of time gets free beers at a bar of his/her choice. Our suggestion? Good Dog (224 S. 15th St.).

TUESDAY , JUNE 30With a book titled The Limits of Power: The End of American Exceptionalism, you might think prof Andrew Bacevich is your typical latte-sipping tree-hugger. But he’s just your average retired colonel who lost a son in Iraq and opposed the war before it ever started. 7:30 p.m., free, Central Library, 1901 Vine St., 215.567.4341, freelibrary.org.

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WEDNESDAY , JULY 1According to her bio, Carolyn Wyman is the “ultimate authority on just folks food.” She’s also CP’s fave assistant copy editor. Show your love by picking up her released-today Great Philly Cheesesteak Book (Running Press, $14.95). Make some of her recipes (like cheesesteak soup) or go on a steak crawl to the places she profiles.

THURSDAY , JULY 2It’s hard to know what to get a dead president for his birthday, but surely Abe would approve of Lincoln’s Bicentennial Festival, an art pavilion to celebrate his 200th. Pieces will explore civil rights, freedom of expression and the birthday boy. July 2-5, Independence Visitor Center, 6th and Market streets.

FRIDAY , JULY 3Bats are vanishing, and not just in the normal “I’m creepily hiding behind your lamp” way. Learn why at Summer Heat Making You Batty? where you’ll search for the winged creatures and help count them for conservation efforts. 6 p.m., free, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Road, 610.892.3908.

SATURDAY , JULY 4Go see Sheryl Crow perform at the Welcome America Concert with the family-fr iendly masses. Or watch Jay Reatard kick some fan in the face for giving him sass. Jay Reatard, 11 p.m., $12, Johnny Brenda’s, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., 215.739.9684.

SUNDAY , JULY 5More Burning Man than Bonnaroo, the PEX Summer Festival is a three day music and art jubilee that’s only an hour from home. It’s gonna be weird: Drum circles, pool parties, a sexploratorium, yoga workshops and giant fires abound, so bring your own beer. And soap. Fri.-Sun., July 3-5, $110-$150, Ramblewood, 2564 Silver Road, Darlington, Md.

TUESDAY , JULY 7For pickup players, summer is basketball season — except there’s no big climax, no tournament, no playoffs. You and your friends can fix that by playing in the 3-on-3 Hoop It Up Tournament. The tourney comes through Philly (OK, Camden) but you only have a few days (until July 12) to apply, so get your practice in now. July 18-19, Campbell’s Field, 401 N. Delaware Ave., Camden, N.J.

THURSDAY , JULY 9Get a hold of some tape, string and a pair of scissors because you’re about to make a garbage kite. Forage through parks and clean-looking dumpsters to find the fixings for a frame and sail for a sky-worthy kite. Assemble, then fly.

FRIDAY , JULY 1 0History buffs with a need for speed will plotz. The Simeone Museum will re-create an earlier era of competitive driving at the Mercer Raceabout vs. Stutz Bearcat demo day, with genuine original equipment. Where else will you see these beasts rolling? Noon, free with $10 admission, Simeone Foundation Museum, 6825-31 Norwitch Drive, 215.365.7233.

SATURDAY , JULY 1 1Let them eat cake (and drink beer) during the three-days-early Bastille Day celebration at Eastern State Penitentiary. Shops, restaurants and outdoor vendors celebrate the French Revolution with a whimsical re-enactment, where Marie Antoinette tosses Tastykakes — not cannonballs — over the penitentiary wall. A free street party follows the Monty Python-esque show. 5:30 p.m., $10, 21st St. and Fairmount Ave., 215.236.3300.

SUNDAY , JULY 1 2Steve McQueen is the ultimate badass. Who else could take on a slow-moving, amorphous ton of Jell-O-y stuff and still end up looking cool? Watch him rock the socks off the Blob in the town it was filmed during the Colonial Theatre’s Annual BlobFest. 2 p.m., $6-$11, Colonial Theatre, 227 Bridge St., Phoenixville, 610.917.1228.

TUESDAY , JULY 1 4In Deborah Zoe Laufer’s comedy End Days, teen Rachel Stein copes with a Bible-thumpin’ mom, a dad stuck in his PJs since 9/11 and a Jewish Elvis impersonator with a major crush — plus the Apocalypse. With “guest appearances” by Stephen Hawking and Jesus. Through Aug. 2, $26-$41, People’s Light & Theatre Co., 39 Conestoga Road, Malvern, 610.644.3500

FRIDAY , JULY 1 7Have a pinata party! Invite your buddies, down many a margarita and demolish the shit out of the pinata you started making on July 17.

SATURDAY , JULY 1 8If you’ve never experienced “the itis,” you’ll definitely be feeling it after this year’s Ultimate Philadelphia Ice Cream Festival at Reading Terminal Market. Philly’s frozen cognoscenti — we’re talking players like The Franklin Fountain, Fisher’s and Bassetts — will develop sore scoopin’ wrists from doling out sample upon sample of their wares to the lick-happy crowd. You will curl up in an itis-induced ball after this. And it will be amazing. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Reading Terminal Market, 12th & Arch streets, 215.922.2317.

SUNDAY , JULY 1 9If you are fascinated with the lower Schuylkill River but also a little freaked out by it, take note. Schuylkill Banks’ Advanced Bartram’s Paddle enlists pros to guide a relaxed kayak tour from Walnut Street to Bartram’s Garden. 11 a.m., Walnut Street Dock on the Schuylkill, $75, includes instruction, rental, lunch and Bartram’s Garden house tour, 215.222.6030.

THURSDAY , JULY 23While Philly’s major theaters go dark for the summer, six brand-new plays will get a chance to shine during PlayPenn — a weeklong conference for new play development. Head over in the evenings for free performances of each piece. July 20-26, Adrienne Theater, 2030 Sansom St.

TUESDAY , JULY 28The city still has pools. Not all 73, it’s true, but the proposed budget as it stands now leaves 46 public pools open. Go to one dressed like you’re on a tropical beach.

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SATURDAY , AUGUST 1Inspired by cartoons, Pig Iron Theatre’s Alex Torra stages The Comedy of Errors, the double your pleasure tale of two sets of identical twins separated at birth. Beat the heat with a breezy blast of Bard! Through Aug. 2, 7 p.m., free, Shakespeare in Clark Park, Baltimore Ave. and 43rd St., 215.462.2115.

SUNDAY , AUGUST 2Honor Mother Earth with music, food, arts and crafts at the Peoples’ Festival. Nature shares the spotlight with Philadanco’s founder/executive artistic director, Joan Myers Brown, who gets props for her 40 years of service to the arts community. Noon-8 p.m., free, Vernon Park, Germantown and Chelten avenues, 215.248.3544.

MONDAY , AUGUST 3You see them every day and throw them an awkward smile when you pass, but how well do you know your neighbors? Get your bond on by organizing a block party. Or be bold and hold one on somebody else’s block.

THURSDAY , AUGUST 6Grab a discerning buddy and sit in the park, the Gallery or any high traffic area and play boxers or briefs. Who’s wearing tighty-whities and who’s about the underoos? Don’t worry, boys, you can play, too: Thong or granny panties is equally fun.

SATURDAY , AUGUST 8Thank heaven for little girls — especially the ones born to rock your fucking face off. Give the little Corin Tuckers/Patti Smiths/Kathleen Hannas-in-training the double devil horn salute at the Girls Rock Philly showcase. 6 p.m., $5, Girard College, 2101 S. College Ave.

SUNDAY , AUGUST 9Reppin’ correct, the Ladies of Hip-Hop Festival is breaking out! Workshops, performances and showcases will be had over three days, cultivating and honoring the female contribution to hip-hop. And no, we ain’t talking about the videos! Aug. 7-9, various times and locations

WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 1 2Skip that trip to “Uncle Bob’s Fireworks Tent” and revel in nature’s light show during the Perseid Meteor Shower. More than 60 meteors per hour will grace the night sky, but get out of the city and on top of a mountain if you want the best view.

THURSDAY , AUGUST 1 3The Eagles’ 2009 pre-season begins against the Patriots. Which means you may be privy to that rarest of game calls: Kolb complete to Avant for six! 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Financial Field, 1 NovaCare Way.

SATURDAY , AUGUST 1 5It’s a real shame Geekadelphians have to travel more than two hours to get to the closest Renaissance Faire. But for half-naked-men mud wrestling, turkey legs on a stick, human games of chess and the opportunity to finally break out that emerald green corset — we’ll go the distance. Every weekend through Oct. 26, $9.95-$29.95, Mount Hope Estate & Winery, 2775 Lebanon Road, Manheim.

SUNDAY , AUGUST 1 6At the Philadelphia Folk Festival, the spirit of sweetly grooving to music out in the country never expires. Check out acts like the pro-beard Iron & Wine, old-schooler Tom Rush and local faves Frog Holler and the many more you’ll share a hillside with at Old Pool Farm. Aug. 14-16, $44-$145, 1323 Salford Station Road, Schwenksville, 800-556-FOLK.

WEDNESDAY , AUGUST 1 9Tribute bands are a cheaper, less jaded and, in some cases, more-alive version of your favorite bands. And the Pennypack Park Music Festival is full of ‘em. Tonight see pseudo Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton play the real guitar heroes. 7 p.m., free, Pennypack Park, Entrance at Welsh Rd. and Cresco Ave.

MONDAY , AUGUST 2 4Hey, the Mets have a new stadium! Let’s go visit! The Phils visit taxpayer-funded Citi Field from August 21-24, just in time for the start of the Mets’ annual collapse.

TUESDAY , AUGUST 25Ever wondered how history, politics and socioeconomics have shaped your urban environs? Take a walk and find out on the Emergence of a Modern Metropolis Philadelphia Walking Tour. 2 p.m., $15, tickets at AIA Bookstore & Design Center, 1218 Arch St., 215.569.3188.

THURSDAY , AUGUST 2 7Like running? Like drinking? Do ‘em both at once with the Ben Franklin Mob, Philly’s own inner-city chapter of the Hash House Harriers, a drinking club with a running problem. They meet at a different bar every Thursday.

FRIDAY , AUGUST 28Tired of spending all your summer evenings getting wasted at cookouts? The Campfire Club will take you on a cool night hike, with the promise of s’mores at the end. How’s that for motivation? 8-11 p.m., $2, Ridley Creek State Park, 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd., Media, 610.892.3908.

SATURDAY , AUGUST 2 9With bruisers Riley Cote and Bob Kelly on board, somebody’s bound to go over the railing during Royal Caribbean’s “Cruising with the Philadelphia Flyers” five-day Bermuda death wish.

SUNDAY , AUGUST 30Jonesing for something with a little more kick than your standard flat Lager? Gather your favorite libations and make your own cocktail. Be sure to name it after yourself. Example? The Flaming Michelle, named after one of my favorite drinkers, is a heavy helping of vodka, pineapple orange juice and Sprite. Now go get sloshed.

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An Interview with Glenn CalhounInterview by Cliff Brookes • Photography by Devin Frymire

There ' s some peop le i n th i s wor l d that you can ' t

just hear about , you must exper i ence them f i rs thand . G l enn Ca lhoun i s one o f those

peop le . F rom h i s i ns i ght o f graph i c des i gn to h i s s tor i es about h i s l i f e , th i s man has certa in ly been around

the b lock and i sn ' t a fra i d to share h i s s tory . Some stor i es w i l l have you cr ing ing wh i l e some w i l l f i l l you w i th j oy . One

th ing i s for certa in though , you w i l l wa l k i n to Ca lhoun 's c l ass a boy , and wa l k out a man (un less you ' re a g i r l o f course ) .

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Q: What is the coolest project you have ever seen? GC: An advertisement for McDonalds in Time Magazine with 5 holes cut into the page. The text read “If you’re

hungry put your fingers in and flip the page.” Once

you flipped the page it was a burger from McDonalds and it looked like you were holding it.

Q: What question did we not ask you that we should have? GC: You should have asked me what do you do at the end of an interview. The answer would be “Can I have the Job?” You have to ask that at the end of the interview otherwise it isn’t complete.

Q: First off, can you tell us a story? GC: We were approached by a client where the broker had to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy. The client was very problematic and the payment was slow. The client goes to the broker and tells them what they want. The client wanted the raw files before the project was even done which is very unusual. The client eventually calls me and says that they don’t want to deal with the broker anymore. So I started off by charging them $80 an hour. Clients like this allow people like me to walk into a store and just buy something without looking at the price. I’ll have to give you an update on the end of this story because it is a current deal.

Q: Who is the most famous person you know? GC: Milton Glaser. I call him Milty.

Q: Who tells better stories?GC: Milty does. I’ll give him that one.

Q: What is your greatest college story? GC: I used to run a taxi service on my motorcycle. I would take anyone anywhere that they wanted to go. No one went for a second ride though.

Q: What does Mr. Calhoun do in his free time? GC: I rebuild cars with my son. We just picked up a 1952 Dodge.

Q: Do you have any advice for graphic designers just starting out? GC: Don’t turn down work. Never work for anybody who is mean to you or doesn’t have money.

"Don't turn down work and never work for anybody who is mean to you or

doesn't have money."

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PHOTOHUNT

BORED MAGAZINE CREDITS

Independence National Historical Park

Bishop White House

Todd House

Geno’s Steaks

First Bank of the United States

Carpenter’s Hall, New Hall

Pemberton House

Franklin Court, Library Hall

Independence Square

Philosophical Hall

Independence Hall

Congress Hall

Old City Hall

The Liberty Bell

The Philadelphia Museum of Art

The US Mint

Logan Circle

Rodin Museum

Academy of Natural Sciences

Penn’s Landing

National Constitution Center

Please Touch Museum

Free Library of Philadelphia

USS Olympia

Philadelphia Doll Museum

Philadelphia Zoo

The Horticulture Center

Fairmount Park

Rittenhouse Square

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

The Gallery at Market East

South Street

McGillin’s Olde Ale House

Reading Terminal

Half the fun is not knowing where to go. Ask for direction or pick up a map to explore these great destinations. After you’ve visited a location, make sure to place a check in the block next to the name and carry on towards your next destination!

Greetings!

the list.

It’s time to get off your couches and hit the streets for some serious summer fun! Go grab a camera, digital or film, and explore the list below. Meet new people, find new places and have some fun! Tell your friends and explore all that Philly has to offer!*Remember to upload and share your photos and finds at www.phillybored.com/hunt

Erin Laks // Copy Writer23 year old graphic designer finishing up her degree in September '09. Well versed in the city life and Philadelphia. www.artstargraphics.com

Brian Hardiman // Graphic Designer21 year old designer currently pursuing his degree in graphic design. Has a fresh eye towards the city of Philadelphia. www.brian-hardiman.com

Cliff Brookes // Art Director21 year old commuter studying graphic design in Philadelphia for the past 3 years. Currently working at Electronic Ink. www.cliffbrookes.com

Devin Frymire // Production Manager20 year old NJ native who travels to Philly for school & work. Graduates in September '09 and works at Finch Brands. www.devinfrymire.com

wishes you a super awesome & safe summer!&