June 9, 2008
By: Aroundphilly.com Staff
Peep Show

First: This is not a peep show in the traditional sense. But this latest exhibit at Airspace does offer the chance to consider the more cerebral elements of fetish, fantasy, and sexuality without a trip to Passional for whips and chains. Delia King’s glasswork invites viewers to consider the boundaries of dominant and submissive personalities behind closed doors. Issues of queer oppression and power are played out in Seth Eisen’s installations and book arts. And George Apotsos, a noted ceramicist, examines how voyeurism has changed because of the Internet. The gallery has even been transformed into a 19
th-century Victorian bordello to further set the mood. Freaky.
Fri., June 13, 6 – 10pm, free, Airspace, 4013 Chestnut St., 267.320.2345, www.inliquid.com
There’s a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak

Delve into the imaginative, misunderstood mind of Maurice Sendak, author of
Where the Wild Things Are, at the Rosenbach’s new exhibition in honor of the children’s book author. The exhibit is home to more than 130 pieces from the museum’s vast collection, a virtual treasure trove of drawings, working materials and personal memorabilia. Sendak enthusiasts will get up close to original drawings from
Where the Wild Things Are and
In the Night Kitchen, “dummy” books of the
Sign on Rosie’s Door, and Sendak family portraits and newspaper clippings that he relied on for inspiration. On June 10, the Rosenbach marks the award-winning author’s 80
th birthday with live music and birthday cake.
Through May 3, 2009, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 10am – 5pm; Wed, 10am – 8pm; Sat – Sun, 10am – 5pm, $8 - $10, The Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 – 2010 Delancey Pl., 215.732.1600, www.rosenbach.org
Slime Across America

For Nickelodeon fans of all ages the Slime Across America tour has been a long time coming. Too bad that those of us who remember when sliming first started on
You Can’t Do That on Television are a little too old to be elbowing kids out of the way to get closer to the Slime Machine. But maybe our kids can (since we’re old enough to have them.) Before the main event, let them act out scenes from Nickelodeon’s hit show
iCarly, perform Nick-themed songs in the
The Naked Brothers Band karaoke pod, and check out interactive stage shows and the virtual sliming zone. The slime’s signature color may have also inspired going green in other ways: the 18-wheel Slime Mobile is eco-friendly, recycling bins will be set up and trees will be planted at each stop on the 10-city tour.
Sun., June 15, Penn’s Landing, Columbus Boulevard; for times and admission prices visit www.nick.com/slime