September 15, 2008
By: Aroundphilly.com Staff
Terror Behind the Walls
Although there’s nothing big to report about this year’s Terror Behind the Walls aside from the chance to see props from Transformers 2 (the sequel was recently filmed at ESP) and a new surprise ending to the 3-D show, that’s no reason to skip out on the one thing that truly makes it feel like Halloween in this costume-loathing city. Some suggestions: go with a different group than last year, like co-workers who might react embarrassingly to the scares, or map out a Fairmount bar crawl beforehand and see how you hold up during the flashlights-only part of the tour. Better still, do both for a like-new experience. Fri., Sept. 19 – Sun., Nov. 1, 7pm – midnight, $20 - $30, Eastern State Penitentiary, 22nd Street and Fairmount Ave., 888.763.NITE, www.easternstate.org/halloween
Jan Yager
In our fast-paced world, the days seem to get shorter and the list of things to tackle just keeps getting longer. If you can’t schedule time to figure out a better system then at least pencil in reading
Work Less, Do More: The 14 Day Productivity Makeover. Time-management expert Dr. Jan Yager will help you sort out the mess that is your planner with worksheets, quizzes and tips on topics ranging from work to family.
Fri., Sept. 19, 7:30pm, free, Barnes and Noble, 1805 Walnut St., 215.665.0716, www.barnesandnobleinc.com
Schuylkill Navy 150th Anniversary
Rowers who competed in the 2008 Beijing Olympics will make an appearance alongside past Olympians to mark the Schuylkill Navy’s 150
th anniversary. All skill levels are encouraged to take to the river for a grand procession the likes of which haven’t been seen since the last time this event was held in the late 1950s. From noon to 3pm, get a rare look inside the boathouses during guided tours from noon – 3pm for $5 - $10.
Sat., Sept. 20, 9am- noon, free, Boathouse Row, Sedgeley and Kelly Drive, www.boathouserow.org
Center City District Restaurant Week
Get ready to cross another one off of your “Restaurants to Try” list. More than 113 eateries are offering three-course menus for $35 (you know the drill—tax, tip and alcohol aren’t included) during this eleventh installment of Restaurant Week. Dining heavy hitters like Lacroix and Amada were “fully committed” when this story posted so we suggest trying lesser-known gems like Zinc, Il Portico or Bistro 7, which were still accepting reservations. But if you’re willing to hold out for one restaurant, ask the host if they’ll put your name on a waiting list.
Sun., Sept. 14 – Fri., Sept. 19; for a complete list of participating restaurants visit www.centercityphila.org
