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Comic Energy presents "Give Thanks To Sketch Comedy" a tribute to the
beloved craft that creates a tremendous amount of laughter.

Plan to be on hand to witness a re-enactment of the first Thanksgiving,
see a Jewish Pizza Shop, Krunkie's still trick-or-treating, the turkey's
revenge, and much much more.

"This show is a combination of the combined effort of our weekly shows at
Tori's with some of my favorite material I have written as of recently which
I am really looking forward to sharing with our crowd", says producer JD Daly.

It's no doubt that Comic Energy has been thriving since being named Philly's #1 Sketch Comedy Troupe, and MyFoxPhilly's Hot List winner for #1 comedy club. The troupe performs an all new 8-sketches
every Tuesday night at Tori's on South Street. Tickets for this weekly event are
available at the door, a resonable $5 entry fee to see Philly's best when it comes
to sketch and local standup comedians.

"Lets Give Thanks To Sketch" is a tribute to sketch comedy, coming from Philadelphia's
original sketch comedy troupe, and if your into comedy this will be one hot ticket!
Plan to be on hand to see some of the funniest sketch comedy you can
ever witness in person. Tickets are available through the Comic Energy website at
www.comicenergy.com...or by calling 215-514-7508.

Thank you for all of your support and we look to see everyone out for a
rockin good time Nov. 24th at Doc Watson's Pub (216 S. 11th
Street)...all of the fun begins at 7pm :)

Friday, November 9, 2007
8am-5pm
PA Convention Center

The time has come for us to stop talking about the problems in our neighborhoods and start acting. This year’s conference is inspired by the community activists and youth leaders who work hard to make our neighborhoods places of opportunities where people excel, ideas grow and dreams are realized. By bringing together young people ages 14-21 and adults from around the region, we will begin to create real solutions to the many challenges in our communities. Workshops and interactive sessions will empower youth to effectively address the challenges they face everyday and enhance adults’ capacity to nurture the potential of every youth. We invite everyone, both youth and adults, interested in making a positive and lasting impact in their community to “Step Up!” and “Be the Change”.

**This year’s conference will feature an exciting keynote speech by Ephren W. Taylor, CEO of City Capital Corporation and the youngest African-American CEO of a publicly traded company ever!**

*The conference will also feature a lunchtime comedy performance by Philadelphia’s own Keith from Up Da Block!*

For more information, or to register, visit us online at www.greatsettlements.org or call Amanda at 215-925-7875.

What Do You Do After You Pray:
The Church's Response to Gun-Violence in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – With more than 250 murders after the first half of 2007, the city once known as the City of Brotherly Love has instead quickly become known as Kill-a-delphia, forcing many residents to live and operate in fear as a result of the gun-violence inflicting the city.

On Saturday, August 25, 2007, Philly Koinonia Ministries (pronounced koy-no-NEE-yah) will organize its initial effort dealing with this problem, the "2007 Gun-drive and City Fellowship". This will be an outdoor effort beginning at 10 a.m. taking place at the Dorothy Emmanuel Recreation Center, located in the Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia. To effectuate a change in our culture, we must not solely rely on the power of prayer, but also take responsibility with our actions to address the stronghold embattling our city; for our actions speak louder than our words. The organization identifies fear as the stronghold that simultaneously creates gun-violence, and results from gun-violence, and therefore will focus using this effort to present an understanding of God’s love to combat the stronghold of fear dwelling in this city as a result of gun violence; for God is love (1John 4:16) and in love there is no fear (1John 4:18).

In addition to the gun-drive (individuals will receive a gift card in exchange for their gun), this effort will also include an appearance by Mayoral Candidate Michael Nutter; messages given by local Pastors, such as: Bishop Keith W. Reed, Pastor Kevin M. Aiken, Pastor Chandra I. Williams, Pastor Daniel Sutton, Pastor Larry Anderson, Pastor Eric Mason, among others; performances by local choirs and other guest artists; and also a nonprofit/vendor area featuring more than 30 tables of advocates, businesses, and non-profit organizations that offer programs and services related to the focus of this effort.

For more information, please visit www.PhillyKoinonia.org.

We had a Northeast Philadelphia Meetup yesterday. We had a great time. As expected, turn out was small, consisting of only three folks Rose, Tony and myself. But then again, we didn't post it to the Meetup.com calendar, and I sent the email announcing it very, very late in game. The Center City Meetup started the same exact way. Small steps :)

Next month's NE Meetup is now scheduled.

Don't forget this upcoming Saturday's Center City Meetup.

To keep up with Philadelphia Meetup activity, we've launched a new channel on Philly Future.

Previously, get togethers were posted to the Events channel, but looking at the history of postings there, a reorganization made some sense.

After re-tagging anything posted to Philly Future that looked applicable tonight, one thing became clear, the terrfic job Scott has done since he took on the Center City Meetup's stewardship. Wow has it grown over the past couple years! Long may it continue to bring people together.

I'm hoping that the NE Meetup will take off in a couple months, and along the way will be looking for folks, in other neighborhoods, to start Meetups in their communities.

Hi everyone,

This Saturday the Center City Blogger Meetup will be gathering.

Many of you - me included - have not been able to make it. Some of have avoided the group because we perceive it as political (it's not), some because they don't like venturing into CC on a weekend, others, the scheduling has been pretty bad.

Me - I became a daddy (and got a herniated disk, had the day job get extremely busy, my mom almost died (a few times there - COPD), etc, etc - it's been a busy year).

Lets restart this conversation and make this happen.

We are all bloggers, we're all Philadelphians, regardless of race, regardless of religion, regardless of political persuasion - and we can hang out at someplace neutral - have a few beers (or wine, or soda, or bottled water - whatever your preference) and maybe make new friends.

That's the true power of the Web - beyond networking - beyond the holy dollar - it's the chance to connect.

To make this easy, lets just meet at Chickie's & Pete's on the boulevard, 3PM Saturday, same time as the CC Meetup. Long term we can move it to a different day, that way folks can make each Meetup if they wish.

Like the CC Meetup, this one will start small and develop a core of people that regularly attend. Hopefully, this will become the second in what will be blogging Meetups across the Tri-State area. So many of them, that it will be impossible to avoid scheduling conflicts, but more importantly, so many, that there will always be a pathway to get together with local Philly bloggers in your neighborhood - or someone else's.

The last time I put this out there I had hoped being the catalyst was enough. The conversation pretty much died. This time, well, as I mentioned previously, I'm back - I'm personally going to be there, and I'm really anxious to meet a bunch of you for the first time.

Stay tuned for a 'State of Philly Future' post. It's time to share the good, the bad, the ugly. Along the way, there's a lot to learn about running distributed online communities, learning from mistakes, and the wonder of the Web :)

Urbi et Orbi,

- Karl

P.S. - remember - it's Tuesday night, Drinking Liberally night. If you have a similar blogging related get together - tell Philadelphia and the world here.

March is here, and you know what that means: March Blogger Madness! That's right, a number of the best (and best looking) Philadelphia Bloggers will once again descend upon The Ten Stone to talk about blogging, Philadelphia, and whatever else strikes their fancy. You sure as heck don't want to miss out on the fun, do you?

Here is the info:

Saturday, March 17, 2007, 3:00 PM

Where:

Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant

2063 South St

Philadelphia, PA 19146

(215) 735-9939

Look for the bloggers in the semi-private back room, and make yourself at home. Please feel free to RSVP via meetup.com or by leaving a comment on this post.

Ah February, the month of love. And you know what? I'd love it (see what I did there?) if you would attend this month's Bloggers' meetup. There will be warmth, drinking, talking (some of which might be about blogs), and food.

Here is the info:
Saturday, February 17, 2007, 3:00 PM

Where:
Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
2063 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-9939

Look for the bloggers in the semi-private back room, and make yourself at home. Please feel free to RSVP via meetup.com or by leaving a comment on this post.

Philly bloggers, you want to start the year off right, don't you? There is only one way to do that, my friends, by attending this month's Philly Bloggers' Meetup. Food, beverages, and bloggers all add up to a good time in my book.

Here is the info:
Saturday, January 20, 2007, 3:00 PM

Where:
Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
2063 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-9939

Look for the bloggers in the semi-private back room, and make yourself at home. Please feel free to RSVP via meetup.com or by leaving a comment on this post.

I have been a bad event czar, it is true. Not only did I miss the last two Philly Blogger Meetups, but I neglected to remind folks that they were even happening. However, this month I shant forget! Join us for the Philly Blogger Meetup tomorrow, Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 3:00 PM for lots of fun.

Here is the info:
Saturday, December 16, 2006 at 3:00 PM

Where:
Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
2063 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-9939

Look for the bloggers in the semi-private back room, and make yourself at home Please feel free to RSVP via meetup.com or by leaving a comment on this post.

South African filmmaker and artist in residence at Temple’s Institute on Disabilities, Shelley Barry will be presenting her new work at the Film and Media Arts Department on the Temple University campus, Thursday, December 7th at 7:30pm-9:00pm. Shelley's work ranges from traditional to experimental documentary, narrative and video art. She explores the cinematic aesthetics of filming from her wheelchair and also engages in subject matter that cross reference disability and sexuality. She is a recent graduate of the MFA program and has to date won 5 awards for her films during her student years. Shelley is also a published poet and has actively worked in her country as a disability activist serving the Presidencies of both Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki.
For more information on the films, contact Shelley directly.

DATE: 7 December 2006
TIME: 7:30-9:00pm
VENUE: RM 3, Basement, Annenberg Hall
ADDRESS: 2020 North 13th Street, Philadelphia , PA 19122

We invite you logon to the Disability Studies Meetup website, http://disstud.meetup.com/1 Once you are there, be sure to RSVP so we will know to expect you, and feel free to share your suggestions on ways to accommodate your needs.
Sponsored by the Institute on Disabilities and the Film and Media Arts Department at Temple University.

3:00 PM at Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant. More details here.

I'm sorry I haven't personally made a Meetup in quite a while, and this month still won't be able to make it, but that's no reason to stay away and get to hang out with your fellow Philly bloggers over a beer or two :) I'll be back in the mix shortly.

Remember, we're having a conversation to set up our second Meetup, this one in Northeast Philly. Take part in the discussion here. Lots of options.

This Saturday is the third Saturday of the month, and you know what that means: The Philly Bloggers' Meetup! Why wouldn't you want to spend a nice Saturday afternoon hanging out with bloggers? Check out the details and get ready to join us at The Ten Stone.

Here is the info:
Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 3:00 PM

Where:
Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
2063 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-9939

Sadly, I will not be able to attend this meetup, as I have a wedding to go to (not mine, mind you. Ladies, I'm still single). Look for the bloggers in the semi-private back room, and make yourself at home Please feel free to RSVP via meetup.com or by leaving a comment on this post.

This Saturday is the third Saturday of the month, and you know what that means: The Philly Bloggers' Meetup! Why wouldn't you want to spend a nice Saturday afternoon hanging out with bloggers? Check out the details and get ready to join us at The Ten Stone.

Here is the info:
Saturday, July 15, 2006 at 3:00 PM

Where:
Ten Stone Bar & Restaurant
2063 South St
Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 735-9939

Just look for the guy that looks like me and you'll know you're in the right place. We will be in the semi-private back room, so don't fret if you can't see my very handsome face as soon as you enter the Ten Stone. Please feel free to RSVP via meetup.com or by leaving a comment on this post.

The Philadelphia Blogger Meetup, managed by Scott and held once a month in Center City has been a huge success. Each month participation grows and word has spread very far.

As such, I think it's time to encourage new meetups across Philly, and maybe even across our Tri-State area.

I've had very little time lately to trek downtown during weekends and know if a meetup were available somewhere in Northeast Philly, I'd have a higher likelihood of making it. I'm sure there are others out here like me.

So what say you folks? Are there enough of you that want to make this happen? Any volunteers that would like to join Scott in managing these new meetups? Any ideas for where to start them?