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Drinking Liberally 6p

If it's Tuesday, it's Drinking Liberally

Not sure if I'm gonna make it down to Tangier [1801 Lombard St] tonight for Drinking Liberally, but that won't stop them from serving up $1 off drink specials from 6p - 9p and a platter of free buffalo wings to the group.

So busy these past few days. Tired.

I may make it up to Ardmore for the screening of Ardmore, A Village at Risk. I want to. But not sure I have the energy.

Drinking Liberally 6p

If it's Tuesday, it's Drinking Liberally

It's the return of somegirl and Richard Cranium from All Spin Zone make their return stateside. They actually took a plane ride over here from the southern hemisphere just for the wings and $1 off drink specials at Tangier [1801 Lombard St] from 6p - 9p and for the company and witty banter that is Drinking Liberally. Or so I'm told.

And rumors of Venezuelan foodstuffs smuggled back inside "bags" and/or "suitcases" fly through [across?] the internets.

Photo Soiree

Last night's photo show opening was very nice. Day by Day is a place that I had never heard of before, but apparently passed by a hundred times. It's right on the corner of 21st and Sansom Sts, just below Tampopo. Day by Day is usually closed and I learned why last night: they're mainly a catering place so they close on the early side. Buuuut, they're starting a Saturday brunch starting this Saturday when they open their doors at 10.30a. Messy and Picky may be making our way over there in twenty-four hours or so, we'll see how getting up in the morning goes.

Bradely Maule of Philly Skyline and Mark Adams of All Proper have a gorgeous spread of photos all around the space. Maule's shots looked mainly like 11x14s or 11x17s and Adams' shots were in large frames in bunches of four 8x10s. Maule's shots were ones that I don't recall ever seeing. One of a trophy in a garbage can and another of a set of boats huddled below the foggy shadow of the Ben Franklin. Adams' shots were more graphical in nature with man and nature occupying the single frame. Shots of repetition reinforced by the groupings of four. They complemented each other well in their contrast.

The crowd was great and was well spread out throughout the space. A scrumptious spread of wine, cheese, grapes and later chocolate covered strawberries invited us in and we prompty sat right behind it. I had a ton of smoked gouda as you can see by the half wheel remaining in the above shot. Lady and I had one hell of a long conversation on accents with Dan from Philadephia Will Do. Lady's halfway between Bahston and New Yauwk Connecticut upbrining, Dan's local Philly knowledge and my just north of NYC ears were keen to each other's wording. Dan knew his stuff too as he aced a course in linguistics in college. I noted that one of my best friends from college, who is originally from Warminster, studied linguistics for her Masters and not until I told her recently that she pronounces the world "drawing" as "drawling" did she realize that she said "drawling" which is funny, since I'd think that word would come up at some point of her two years at her fancy schmancy school [she's better than all of us!] while studying linguistics.

I think this is the first time I've met new people during this winter olymics and not brought up how much I love curling. I fought the urge. But really, I do love curling.

Peep the show at Day by Day sometime. And if you like what you see, pick up a framed and matted print for $80 - $100, they're all gorgeous.

Drinking Liberally 6p

If it's Tuesday, it's Drinking Liberally

Two Drinking Liberally events in two days for me as of later on tonight at Tangier [1801 Lombard St]. $1 off drink specials and a heaping plate full of buffalo wings from 6p - 9p.

It would be interesting to go to all of the PA chapters. Hell, all 128 [as of today]. As far north as Fairbanks, AK and as far south as Miami, FL. That would be one cool summer long road trip. Where's my funding!

Drinking Liberally Fishtown Recap

Who knew that I had met the lutton at Johnny Brenda's last night at Fishtown's Drinking Liberally?! A group of six talked for about two hours about all things considered. Wade Bloggs of Phreaking Philly came out after seeing my post. See, people read this thing!

But before I walked into JB's, I had to snap a frame of the above sculpture which stands just outside of the bar. I have no idea what that thing is. It's pretty cool looking. Very much industrial, duh. Very tall too.

Not a bid DL crowd, but it was a holiday so I'm sure people were less likely to be stopping off at the bar after work, since many had the day off. We got a few new sigs onto the Pennacchio petition and I had me a great meal. Grilled pork sandwich with a heaping plate of shoestring fries. No wall of hot sauces like at Tangier, but the one they provided did the trick. I had a couple pints of Sly Fox Dry Stoudt which was quite good. They have a ton of local brews on tap.

Drinking Liberally at Johnny Brenda's

I'm headed up to Drinking Liberally in Fishtown tonight to see what's up over there. It's at Johnny Brenda's at 1201 Frankford Ave @ Girard, easily accessible via the El to the Girard Ave stop.

I'll be there with my Pennacchio petition in hand so if you're in the area and would like to help put a truly Progressive Democrat on the Democratic primary ballot, stop on by between 6p-9p or so. And a couple others from the Pennacchio gang [and also Center City DL goers] should be there as well.

Girls on Flim: Photos and Music

I think this was the fourth Girls on Film show put on by by Daniel Sandoval a.k.a. mezone. It's a multimedia show with DJs pumping sounds and local photogs providing sights projected onto a screen.

It was a good crowd at Skinner's [Market/2nd], but I'm not sure how many were there for the show specifically. But I did see many heads turning to watch the slideshow of photos while I was standing at the nearest corner of the bar for a good hour. Photos and sounds were provided by Cathy a.k.a. chattycathy7575 [pictured above behind the double set of analog/digital turntables.

The bar itself is pretty photogenic as well with a long bar cutting into the space for about 50% of the room.

A flickr set with a few more shots.

Blankbaby Birthday Cake!

The February Philly Blogger meetup was fun [who you missed here], but the icing on the cake? Two birthday cakes for Scott! This is the carrot cake yumminess created by Luna and a yummy flourless chocolate cake by Marisa [recipie here]. Oh the cake-y goodness.

Always nice to wish someone a happy birthday in person, albeit belated [but I did get the initial birthday wishes in on time!].

I very much liked Ten Stone as a venue for the meetup. The place was fairly empty, even for a Sunday afternoon, and we had the back room all to ourselves with plenty of room for everyone. Still annoying that the server wouldn't provide separate checks, I guess I'm spoiled by the incredible efficiency of Catherine at Tanger [1801 Lombard St] for Drinking Liberally on Tuesday nights. I even got a few sigs for the Chuck Pennacchio petition drive that's going on through the middle of March. If you're a registered Democrat here in Philly, you gotta get in touch with me or the campaign to sign the petition! Sign the ballot and show those fuckers you want a real choice for a real Democrat in the U.S. Senate race.

I had to jet early though as I had to get ready for a photo gig. Lady saved my ass later that night as I forgot one of my lenses and she showed up just in time with my lens in tow. I rushed outside to meet her in her passing cab. She flung open the door, passed me the lens case and was off in one fluid motion. Yay! The event went well. I got my check right then and there, got a free [well, included] 10 course meal, burned the organization a CD right there and gave them the invoice. How efficient I am, once I have all my lenses that is.

Philly Blogger Meetup 2/06

Saturday! At a new venue, Ten Stone. More info at Philly Future.

Drinking Liberally 6p

If it's Tuesday, it's Drinking Liberally

Tonight at Tangier [1801 Lombard St], it's time to bring your own pea shooter and take out a Liberal! Then douse them in hot sauce [they have like a bajillion to choose from] and then eat them. It's true. It's like Fear Factor meets the Office of the Vice President of the United States of America meets Drinking Liberally. Or something.

Not to advocate hunting, killing and canibalism, but I'm just saying, a bunch of drunks who are up to date on current events carrying around firearms could get confused and or disorientated, like a defenseless quail, but with a gun.

This is getting weird.

Free wings and $1 drink specials from 6p - 9p.

And don't forget to sign the petition to get Chuck Pennacchio on the PA ballot for the Democratic Senate primary. You can only sign for one candidate. The petition drive goes on through mid-March so there's still time to change your registration from none/Independent/Republican to Democrat to sign for Pennacchio. Ask for Liz, she'll have the form[s].