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Staff Picks: Global Grooves
July 7, 2008 By: Aroundphilly.com Staff
Dante and Luigi’s Old School Cool
Being the oldest Italian restaurant in Philadelphia, Dante & Luigi’s knows a thing or two about the classics. To celebrate over 100 years of authentic cuisine, owners Michael and Connie La Russa will present Old School Cool, spotlighting familiar Italian favorites at throwback prices. From “Way Back When Wednesday” to “Real Veal Thursday,” the new weeknight specials will give patrons a taste of made-from-scratch classics like beef bracciole over spaghetti, perchatelli Genovese and the original spaghetti and meatballs starting at 95 cents. Begins Tues., July 8, Sun., 3 - 9:30pm; Sat., 3 -10:30pm; Tues. – Thurs., 11:30am - 9:30pm; Fri., 11:30am - 10:30pm, prices vary, Dante and Luigi’s Corona di Ferro, 762 S. 10th St., 215.922.9501, www.danteandluigis.com
Global Grooves World Music Dance Parties
You consider yourself “worldly” but your weekends are often spent in bars that feature Bon Jovi cover bands and too-drunk patrons. Luckily, July 10 marks the beginning of the Kimmel Center’s Global Grooves World Music Dance Parties. The Perelman Theatre will be transformed into a nightclub and bar scene, where you can check out the best in international music. The series includes Algerian raï, Latin-alt folklorico, Balkan-Latin-jazz-pop, and an African tribute to James Brown. It’s your chance to spend your weekends surrounded by urban sophisticates like yourself. Thursdays, July 10, July 17, July 24, August 21, 7:30pm, $20-$25, Perelman Theatre, 260 S. Broad St., 215.893.1999, www.kimmelcenter.org
David Maraniss
Drop that trashy beach read and head over to the Free Library of Philadelphia where four-time bestselling author David Maraniss will promote his most recent book, Rome 1960. As associate editor at the Washington Post, Maraniss has won numerous awards in journalism, including the Pulitzer Prize. His latest non-fiction novel is equally eloquent, expertly capturing the historical and cultural impact of the 1960 Olympic games. Stimulate your intellectual side. Thursday, July 10, 7pm, free, Central Library, 1901 Vine St., 215.567.4341, www.library.phila.gov
29th Annual Hispanic Fiesta
Parties are fun, but fiestas are even better. Stop by Penn’s Landing July 12 and 13 for a weekend of music, food, dancing, and entertainment. Celebrate Hispanic culture and its impact on the City of Brotherly Love- check out authentic Latin American foods, as well as artisan craft shows and performances from some of the region’s most celebrated musicians. Feel free to salsa to your heart’s content. Sat., July 11 – Sun., July 12, noon - 8pm, free, Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, Columbus Blvd. at Market St., 215.922.2386, www.pennslandingcorp.com
