Monday, July 20, 2015
“Governor Walker, why are you trying to break my family apart?” – Leslie Flores
Because a new poll shows that Donald Trump polls nationally at 24% among Republican registered voters while Walker polls 13% I have to admit that I have no idea whether Walker’s comments to this family have an impact positive or negative within the Republican Party base. This guy’s tweet sums up their bigoted wingnuttery: "Obama's more »
Sunday, July 19, 2015
Iowa is smelling the BS around Walker’s Kohls speech
Iowans are learning that Scott Walker doled out over $68 million to Kohls. It’s undermining his “brown bag government” schtick. Excellent! If they keep pulling at loose threads on his stories they’re going to turn up tales of unaccountable millions in corporate welfare he gave out through WEDC. Des Moines Register has the story: Some more »
Friday, July 17, 2015
Looks like my governor is cruisin’ through Iowa in a big gay RV
I sent this to George Takei Dear George: This is a photo of Scott Walker’s new RV. I must say, all I can see is an equal sign with those two red bars on the right. And when I see a red equal sign I am reminded of the red equal sign which you encouraged more »
Thursday, July 16, 2015
Appeal of John Doe decision to SCOTUS unlikely according to Hasen
This is from Hasen’s “Analysis of Wisconsin John Doe Ruling: Bad News for Campaign Finance Laws” U.S. Supreme Court review? The dissent notes that under the U.S. Supreme Court’s Caperton decision, the failure to recuse in this case could be a due process violation. At least theoretically, that’s an issue which could go to the more »
Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Dining critic on Helm: ‘One of the best pastas I’ve had in 2015’
My wife looked on in horror as she stared across the table at my transformation into a figure that, in retrospect, must have resembled a ravenous Mr. Burns, or perhaps a breeching dolphin. I’d just taken my first bite of the midcourse at Helm—a homemade ravioli filled with sweet,...
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CRM Contactually gives lead conversion a scientific lift
One of real estate's most popular customer relationship management platforms, Contactually, now allows users to track details about how they follow up with their contacts. "Activity Insights"...
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Monday, July 13, 2015
The Oval’s 2015 Summer Season Kicks Off This Week With A Massive Art Installation, A Giant Beer Garden, Movie Nights, Concerts And More
The Oval will return to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway on Wednesday, July 15. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
Get excited, Philly: The Oval opens for its summer season this Wednesday, July 15.
With the grand opening comes the return of all the awesome aspects of the seasonal park — beer garden, food trucks, movie nights, etc. — with the addition of cool attractions like a disc-golf course and a brand-new art installation.
Located right in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval, The Oval takes over the top of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for five days a week until Sunday, August 23.
Over the next six weeks, the pop-up park will be the go-to spot for outdoor fun for folks of all ages. Click here for the full schedule of programming.
Read on for our guide to The Oval’s 2015 season.
ART INSTALLATION AND LAYOUT
The Oval is conveniently located within walking distance of major attractions in the city like the Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Barnes Foundation, The Franklin Institute, Academy of Natural Sciences, the Free Library, the Rodin Museum and Sister Cities Park.
An eight-acre open-air urban oasis, The Oval is situated in what was once a surface lot in front of the Museum of Art. The pop-up park will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, and noon to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
The centerpiece of The Oval will be Summer Kaleidoscope an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn, a Baltimore-based duo who creates large-scale, colorful pieces that often break the rules of traditional murals by spilling onto the ground and surrounding area. Summer Kaleidoscope is a 25,000-square-foot mural that is presented with the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.
BEER GARDEN AND FOOD TRUCKS
Yes, beer-garden lovers: The Oval’s tree-shaded beer garden returns for the summer of 2015. Wednesday through Saturday evenings during The Oval season, the beer garden will return with alfresco brews under a lush canopy of trees.
To kick off each weekend, the Visit Philly Beer Garden Series will call The Oval home on all Friday nights of its season, from July 17 through August 21. On Saturday nights, the beer garden will welcome Johnny Goodtime’s for evening quizzo.
Take note: The beer garden will be closed on Sundays.
Guests of The Oval can turn to a rotating roster of food trucks for fuel during outdoor fun at the pop-up park. Some of the city’s favorite food trucks like Local 215, The Tot Cart, Delicia’s, Cupcake Carnivale, Farm Truck, Little Baby’s Ice Cream and more will serve food to Oval guests this summer. Beyond regular programming, the food trucks will return for a special event on July 18 and 19, when winners of the Vendy Awards, a food truck competition, will park at The Oval for a full weekend of good eats.
The Oval Beer Garden: Wednesday-Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, closed
Visit Philly Beer Garden Series: Fridays, July 17-August 21
Winner’s Oval: July 18-19
Quizzo: Saturdays, July 18-August 22
Hang outside at the popular beer garden at The Oval. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
MOVIES, MUSIC AND MORE
Live music and free movie screenings reign at the pop-up park all season long. On Friday nights, The Oval will host a number of movie screenings with the Art Museum as the backdrop. Upcoming films include Elf, Night at the Museum and Back to the Future II.
In celebration of the films, a number of Friday nights will host additional themed programming — be sure to stop by The Oval for its Christmas in July event on July 31 (think Santa Claus and Christmas carols). The full free movie screening schedule is available below.
Pee Wee’s Big Adventure: July 17
Night at the Museum: July 24
Elf: July 31
My Cousin Vinny: August 7
Cool Runnings: August 14
Back To The Future II: August 21
More on The Oval, below.
Friday night is movie night at The Oval as it hosts free screenings when dusk falls. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
FITNESS AND MORE
Throughout the summer, The Oval will host a variety of free outdoor fitness classes. Guests can look forward to everything from baby-and-parent yoga to free yoga for adults.
Beyond yoga, guests can take part in kickboxing classes, too. In anticipation of the opening of CKO Kickboxing in Center City, the instructors will host free classes at The Oval for those looking to get their fitness on.
Baby and Me Yoga: Wednesdays, July 22-August 19, 11 a.m.-noon
Yoga: Wednesdays, July 22-August 19, 6-7 p.m.
CKO Kickboxing: Wednesdays, July 22-August 12, 7-8 p.m.
The Oval offers both free baby and me yoga and grown-up yoga classes this summer. (Photo courtesy Fairmount Park Conservancy)
GAMES AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN
Throughout its six-week run, The Oval will provide guests with a bevy of games and family-friendly fun. Guests of The Oval can look forward to everything from ping pong and giant games of checkers to a brand-new disc-golf course and karaoke.
Disc-Golf Course: Open Wednesday through Sunday
Summer Art Fun with Mural Arts: July 16, 23, July 30, August 6, 20 and 23.
The Oval 2015 Season
When: July 15-August 23; Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon-7 p.m.; Beer Garden, Wednesday-Friday, 5-10 p.m.; Saturday noon-7 p.m.; Sunday, closed
Where: The Oval, 2451 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Cost: Free
More info: www.theovalphl.org
The Oval is game-central thanks to ping pong, disc golf and more. (Photo by M. Fischetti for Visit Philadelphia)
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