found! Re: [UC] LOST cat! thin 1yr old female black + white

[Gina Renzi]

luckily, penguin found her way back. my neighbor from the second floor went 
outside to find her on our porch. she is now safe and sound inside of our 
house, much to my relief.
thanks to those who called to tell me that they'd spotted her.
gina

Gina Renzi wrote ..
> hello
> my cat penguin is lost. please help!
> she is a small, thin 1 yr old black and white with yellow eyes. she was
> last seen yesterday, 4/10 at 4323 pine. if you find her, please call me
> immediately: (267) 934-3705.
> please do not email, as i may be away from the computer for several hours
> at a time. you can also come to my apartment at 4323 pine, 1st floor. ask
> for shyrie or gina. please do try calling first.
> 
> thanks!
> 
> Gina Renzi
> Director
> The Rotunda
> 4014 Walnut Street
> Philadelphia, PA 19104
> http://www.foundationarts.org

[UC] LOST cat! thin 1yr old female black + white

[Gina Renzi]

hello
my cat penguin is lost. please help!
she is a small, thin 1 yr old black and white with yellow eyes. she was last 
seen yesterday, 4/10 at 4323 pine. if you find her, please call me immediately: 
(267) 934-3705.
please do not email, as i may be away from the computer for several hours at a 
time. you can also come to my apartment at 4323 pine, 1st floor. ask for shyrie 
or gina. please do try calling first.

thanks!

Gina Renzi
Director
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
http://www.foundationarts.org

[UC] Seeking a 40ft ladder

[Gina Renzi]

Hello
I'm seeking a 40ft ladder to borrow for a few days in the next few 
weeks.
If you have a ladder this tall, and a way to get it to 40th and Walnut, 
please contact me off-list.
Thanks.

Gina Renzi
Executive Director
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.573.3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

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Re: [UC] Don't forget Rotunda's flea market

[Gina Renzi]

sorry to those who received the message twice. that was not intentional.
gina
On Dec 7, 2004, at 10:42 AM, Gina Renzi wrote:
This weekend! Come by and shop for crafts, art, clothing, jewelry, 
cheap gifts, and other oddities. We'll have 40 vendors, music, food, 
and fun.

THE ROTUNDA FLEA MARKET-A-THON
Sponored by The Foundation Community Arts Initiative, Vitamin D 
Productions, and Sherman Community Arts

Sun Dec 12th 12-6pm
The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon will occur at The Rotunda and will aim 
to raise funds for The Rotunda's community-based programming.

Following the stellar event that was last year's Rotunda Flea Market 
Fundraiser, The Foundation Community Arts Initiative (The Foundation), 
which is the student and community group that maintains The Rotunda, 
will host The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon! In addition, Sherman 
Community Arts and Vitamin D Productions, as well as individual 
community partners, will join The Foundation in planning, promoting, 
and handling other aspects of the event, exemplifying The Rotunda's 
presence as an open gathering place for all people.

Due to continued budget cuts, rising expenses, and a larger 
performance and education roster to maintain, The Foundation needs 
financial assistance to keep its level of community programming 
consistent for the 2005 calendar year. For over five years, The 
Foundation has presented [mostly] free, all-ages events that are open 
to the public at The Rotunda. These events include concerts showcasing 
music from the popular to the obscure, film screenings, dance 
presentations, theater pieces, festivals, art exhibits, workshops, 
lectures, open meetings, and more. In addition to hosting these public 
events, The Foundation has facilitated youth programs for registered 
children, as well as DJ classes for women, rehearsals for local 
groups, etc. In effect, The Rotunda has become a safe, friendly, 
bustling gathering place for all types of art and the people who 
create it.

Performers include:
MC Ramshackle; Master of Ceremonies, The Great Quentini (MCing!) 
members of the Girls' DJ Collective (spinning a mix of many genres), 
Men in Fur, (Members of The Snowfairies & Golden Ball) DJ Reflect, Dj 
Robotrake, Otono Brujo, Joshua Marcus (Like Moving Insects) &  Amy 
Pickard (She-Haw) Reuben Jones (spoken word), Vitamin D picks Presents 
Amy in Space and Mia Johnson (singer songwriters), Cassendre Xavier 
(singer songwriter), & more

The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon
Sunday, December 12, 2004
12pm - 6pm
Free admission (donations strongly encouraged)
All ages are welcome.
At The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org
Thanks for reading!
Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.573.3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

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215.573.3234
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[UC] Don't forget Rotunda's flea market

[Gina Renzi]

This weekend! Come by and shop for crafts, art, clothing, jewelry, 
cheap gifts, and other oddities. We'll have 40 vendors, music, food, 
and fun.

THE ROTUNDA FLEA MARKET-A-THON
Sponored by The Foundation Community Arts Initiative, Vitamin D 
Productions, and Sherman Community Arts

Sun Dec 12th 12-6pm
The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon will occur at The Rotunda and will aim 
to raise funds for The Rotunda's community-based programming.

Following the stellar event that was last year's Rotunda Flea Market 
Fundraiser, The Foundation Community Arts Initiative (The Foundation), 
which is the student and community group that maintains The Rotunda, 
will host The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon! In addition, Sherman 
Community Arts and Vitamin D Productions, as well as individual 
community partners, will join The Foundation in planning, promoting, 
and handling other aspects of the event, exemplifying The Rotunda's 
presence as an open gathering place for all people.

Due to continued budget cuts, rising expenses, and a larger performance 
and education roster to maintain, The Foundation needs financial 
assistance to keep its level of community programming consistent for 
the 2005 calendar year. For over five years, The Foundation has 
presented [mostly] free, all-ages events that are open to the public at 
The Rotunda. These events include concerts showcasing music from the 
popular to the obscure, film screenings, dance presentations, theater 
pieces, festivals, art exhibits, workshops, lectures, open meetings, 
and more. In addition to hosting these public events, The Foundation 
has facilitated youth programs for registered children, as well as DJ 
classes for women, rehearsals for local groups, etc. In effect, The 
Rotunda has become a safe, friendly, bustling gathering place for all 
types of art and the people who create it.

Performers include:
MC Ramshackle; Master of Ceremonies, The Great Quentini (MCing!) 
members of the Girls' DJ Collective (spinning a mix of many genres), 
Men in Fur, (Members of The Snowfairies & Golden Ball) DJ Reflect, Dj 
Robotrake, Otono Brujo, Joshua Marcus (Like Moving Insects) &  Amy 
Pickard (She-Haw) Reuben Jones (spoken word), Vitamin D picks Presents 
Amy in Space and Mia Johnson (singer songwriters), Cassendre Xavier 
(singer songwriter), & more

The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon
Sunday, December 12, 2004
12pm - 6pm
Free admission (donations strongly encouraged)
All ages are welcome.
At The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org
Thanks for reading!
Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215.573.3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

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Re: [UC] Arcade at the Bridge

[Gina Renzi]

There are several creative types here. To those of you who know the room that 
might be filled with video games, what would you put in there?

  I ask because whenever I go to The Bridge, i look into that empty, dark room 
and try to imagine what would work there.  Truth be told, I do this whenever I 
see an under utilized sspace. I could see an arcade working (I'd hope that fun, 
retro games would be included rather than more violent ones), but I could also 
see interactive video art as well as small screens constantly running shorts 
from film students, small filmmakers, etc.

gina


Mark Krull wrote ..
> This Arcade would not fit the upscale image and could bring
> in "the element"
> -Mark
>
> -Original Message-
> From: "Turner,Kathleen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Nov 18, 2004 11:56 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [UC] Arcade at the Bridge
>
> 
> 
> 
> Arcade at the Bridge
> 
> 
> 
>
> I was puzzled by the very prominent notice on the front
> page of yesterday's University City Review, urging people to protest against
> a proposed video arcade at the Bridge.
> 
> Does anyone have more information about this?  Where it is supposed to
> be?  And why such strong opposition is expected?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kathleen
> 
>
> 
> 
>
>
> 
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[UC] Need to get rid of clutter? Want to help a community space?

[Gina Renzi]

Hello
I hope no one here views this email as spam, since it is for a worthy cause.
Below is a trimmed version of the press release we are sending, regarding The Rotunda's flea market this year. Tables and spaces are still available, as are volunteer slots, so please contact me if you wish to be involved. Please note that if you cannot rent a vendor space but wish to get rid of home junk, you can donate it to The Rotunda tables.
Thanks.

The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon 
Sunday, December 12, 2004 
12pm - 6pm 
Free admission (donations strongly encouraged) 
All ages are welcome. 
At The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 
http://www.foundationarts.org 

MAIN CONTACT, VENDOR CONTACT: 
Gina Renzi: [EMAIL PROTECTED], 215-573-3234 

Following the stellar event that was last year's Rotunda Flea Market Fundraiser, The Foundation Community Arts Initiative (The Foundation), which is the student and community group that maintains The Rotunda, will host The Rotunda Flea Market-A-Thon! 

Due to continued budget cuts, rising expenses, and a larger performance and education roster to maintain, The Foundation needs financial assistance to keep its level of community programming consistent for the 2005 calendar year. 

For over five years, The Foundation has presented [mostly] free, all-ages events that are open to the public at The Rotunda. These events include concerts showcasing music from the popular to the obscure, film screenings, dance presentations, theater pieces, festivals, art exhibits, workshops, lectures, open meetings, and more. 

In addition to hosting these public events, The Foundation has facilitated youth programs for registered children, as well as DJ classes for women, rehearsals for local groups, etc. In effect, The Rotunda has become a safe, friendly, bustling gathering place for all types of art and the people who create it. 


VENDOR INFORMATION 
For vending spaces, prices, and more, please contact Gina Renzi (info above). Act soon! THE VENDOR REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22. 


DONATIONS 
Donations, including money, food, clothing, home accessories, electronics, and more, are being accepted for The Rotunda's sales tables. All sales from these tables will be earmarked for The Rotunda's programming. Monetary donations can be made payable, via check or money order, to: The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, with "Rotunda programming" specified on the "for" or "memo" line. These donations can be mailed to The Rotunda (address above), or presented to a Flea Market worker at the Flea Market-A-Thon. 


VOLUNTEERING 
The Foundation needs help with: distributing flyers and hanging posters in all parts of Philadelphia, as well as the Philadelphia suburbs and Southern New Jersey; e-mailing local interest groups and press; and collecting donations. To volunteer, or arrange a drop-off, please contact Gina Renzi. No unsolicited donations, please.



Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

[UC] by the way

[Gina Renzi]

thanks to everyone here who sent advice-on list as well as off list-to 
me on tuesday, regarding my voting concerns. in the end, i was able to 
vote here in west philly. unfortunately, my candidate didn't win, but 
at least i was able to cast my vote!

Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

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[UC] A Voting Query (who woulda thunk it?)

[Gina Renzi]

Hello
To those seasoned voters out there, and to those who have moved around 
a lot, this will seem daft, but it's important, from a young voter.
Currently, I live in West Philadelphia. I moved from South Philadelphia 
about 17 months ago. This is my first living situation away from my 
parents, with the exception of my time spent in the Drexel U.  dorms. 
Anyway,  when I moved to W. Phila., I registered to vote in W. Phila., 
of course. And as you can surmise, this was my first time registering 
elsewhere. When I lived in South Phila., I did participate in the 
presidential [s]election of '00.

Well, here, I have been thinking that I am registered in West only (I 
even received my "this is your first time voting in this district" 
reminder in the mail), but yesterday, a local electioneer visited my 
parents' home in South, and asked them if they and I were voting. When 
my father told them that all of us are, but that I am registered in 
West, they told him that I am still registered in South. Do the rolls 
in South just have me on them because I have voted there?  I've been 
trying to get through to voter hotlines for 2 hours. Any 
suggestions/experience? I  fear that my vote might not count if I vote 
in the wrong location. I'm currently in South, visiting the parents and 
urging my grandmother to vote, but I will be making my way back to West 
this afternoon.

Thanks.
Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

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[UC] A voting query (who woulda thunkit?)

[Gina Renzi]

Hello
To those seasoned voters out there, and to those who have moved around 
a lot, this will seem daft, but it's important, from a young voter.
Currently, I live in West Philadelphia. I moved from South Philadelphia 
about 17 months ago. This is my first living situation away from my 
parents, with the exception of my time spent in the Drexel U.  dorms. 
Anyway,  when I moved to W. Phila., I registered to vote in W. Phila., 
of course. And as you can surmise, this was my first time registering 
elsewhere. When I lived in South Phila., I did participate in the 
presidential [s]election of '00.

Well, here, I have been thinking that I am registered in West only (I 
even received my "this is your first time voting in this district" 
reminder in the mail), but yesterday, a local electioneer visited my 
parents' home in South, and asked them if they and I were voting. When 
my father told them that all of us are, but that I am registered in 
West, they told him that I am still registered in South. Do the rolls 
in South just have me on them because I have voted there?  I've been 
trying to get through to voter hotlines for 2 hours. Any 
suggestions/experience? I  fear that my vote might not count if I vote 
in the wrong location. I'm currently in South, visiting the parents and 
urging my grandmother to vote, but I will be making my way back to West 
this afternoon.

Thanks.
Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

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[UC] Wed. 10/27: 2 very important films on GW

[Gina Renzi]

Screening of Bush Family Fortunes (at 7pm, 2004, shown on DVD, 62 minutes) and Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election (at 8pm and 10pm, 2000, shown on DVD, 50 minutes)
Wednesday, October 27, 7pm, 8pm, 10pm
Free admission for all ages.
The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
http://www.foundationarts.org, 215-573-3234.


Freedom Cinema Festival presents a multi city, one night special screening and democracy party, including simultaneous screenings in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Oregon, and California. http://www.freedomcinemafestival.org

Featuring:
7pm: Bush Family Fortunes
8pm and 10pm:  Unprecedented : The 2000 Presidential Election - new edition with Danny Glover and new voting machine information. Executive Producer Robert Greenwald will introduce the film live by telephone.

This event will be hosted by and sponsored in part by Vitamin D of Vitamin D Productions. http://www.vitamindproductions.com.

7pm: Bush Family Fortunes: Follow award-winning reporter-sleuth Greg Palast on the trail of the Bush family, from Florida election finagling, to the Saudi connection, to the Bush team's spiking the FBI investigation of the bin Laden family and the secret State Department plans for post-war Iraq. These are the hard-hitting reports that have been seen in films like Michael Moore's Fahrenheit 9/11, broadcast internationally on BBC Newsnight television, and are found in Palast's international bestselling book The Best Democracy Money Can Buy. http://www.disinfo.com, http://www.gregpalast.com/bff-dvd.htm


8pm and 10pm: Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election is the riveting story about the battle for the Presidency in Florida and the undermining of democracy in America. Filmmakers Richard Ray Pérez and Joan Sekler examine modern America's most controversial political contest: the election of George W. Bush. What emerges is a disturbing picture of an election marred by suspicious irregularities, electoral injustices, and sinister voter purges in a state governed by the winning candidate's brother. George W. Bush stole the presidency of the United States... and got away with it. " ...the movie highlights those on the front lines --from the African-Americans who were turned away from the polling booths for assorted reasons. In one memorable scene the filmmakers freeze-frame a 'protest' against the ballot recount, identifying participants as staff members of Republican elected officials." --Elaine Dutka, Los Angeles Times

"The 2000 presidential election's chicanery is explored in a 50-minute documentary from Joan Sekler and Richard R. Perez ---a powerful piece of agitprop filmmaking seemingly designed to re-ignite a fire under Democrats and perhaps make Republicans take an honest look at their party's actions... ...This filmis a first step in a return to examining what happened and [what]deserves TV exposure. It could be used as an organizing tool for election reform groups as well. The filmmakers quickly examine such topics as the purging of alleged felons, overwhelmingly African-American, from voter rolls; the problems with ballot design and counting; the infamous "spontaneous" demonstration that helped cut short the ballot recount in Miami/Dade County; and the conflicts of interest that many felt should have forced at least three of the Supreme Court justices to recuse themselves from the election decision. This film's only flaw is its brevity; the subject is so vast that an enhanced DVD release is called for." -- Andy Klein, Variety

New Yorker Magazine - "will hold you in a state of appalled enthrallment"
Los Angeles Times - "illuminating and persuasive"
BuzzFlash - "see this film, which is very unnerving, to say the least."
Variety - "a powerful piece of agitprop filmmaking."

The Freedom Cinema Festival is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide venues for artists, activists, media makers and industry professionals to exhibit, discuss, and celebrate social and political consciousness in cinema, media, and the arts.

Screening of Bush Family Fortunes (at 7pm, 2004, shown on DVD, 62 minutes) and Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election (at 8pm and 10pm, 2000, shown on DVD, 50 minutes)
Wednesday, October 27, 7pm, 8pm, 10pm
Free admission for all ages.
The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia
http://www.foundationarts.org, 215-573-3234.



___
Gina Renzi
Coordinator
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-573-3234
http://www.foundationarts.org

[UC] 2nite 5/11: Cabinet of Dr. Caligari, Devil Music

[Gina Renzi]

a spooky way to continue the work week:


Tue. 5/11 at 7pm: Devil Music Ensemble produces a live score to Robert Wiene's 
1919 film "The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari." at The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, 
Philadelphia

Formed in Boston in 1999 by guitarist Brendon Wood, Devil Music Ensemble 
explores all facets of music from rock to electronic, orchestral to folk, and 
improvisational to incidental.

Performers:
Tim Nylander: drums, percussion
Jonah Rapino: electric violin, vibraphone, synthesizer
Brendon Wood: guitar, lap steel, synthesizer

"The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari" is considered the most cherished film of German 
expressionism. As a horror film, it stands alongside Dreyer's Vampyr and 
Murnau's Nosferatu for its stunning visual embodiment of expressionist ideals. 
Caligari's story tells of a series of murders committed in a small German town, 
coinciding with the arrival of Dr Caligari (Werner Krauss) at the local fair. 
Caligari's cabinet contains the sonambulist Cesare (Conrad Veidt), who can 
apparently predict the future. Two friends, Alan and Francis, and their mutual 
beloved Jane (Lil Dagover) visit the fair, and Alan has Cesare predict his 
future. He is told he will die that night. Sure enough, during the night he is 
murdered. Suspicion naturally falls on Caligari and his sleepwalking 
henchman...and in order to keep the element of suspense, you'll have to attend 
the showing to experience the dramatic conclusion that is the Cabinet of Dr. 
Caligari.

Devil Music Ensemble's score is both beautiful and extremely dynamic, bringing 
the characters and the film to life as if for the first time. The film runs 1 
hour, 15 minutes. there is also a 15 minute Q & A with the band. 
http://www.massdist.com/DME

Free admission for all ages. at The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. 
http://www.foundationarts.org


Gina Renzi 
Coordinator 
The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel. : 215-573-3234
Fax : 215-898-2167
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[UC] Monday Yoga classes at The Rotunda

[Gina Renzi]

Hello

I should have mentioned this sooner. Pleas come out! All skill levels are welcome. 


Every Monday**, Empress Thandi will instruct in the art of yoga. Her classes are 
entitled
Yoga for 
Life, and will focus on basic, Astranga, Power Yoga, meditation, etc. As she says 
"This is
not a work 
out, but a work in." 

Each class will run 1 hour, so come for the 6-7pm, 7-8pm, or 8-9pm, or stay all 
evening! 

Walk-ins are welcome. 

The requested fee is $10.00 per class, but no one will be turned away for lack of
sufficient funds. 
However, we strongly encourage you to donate as much as you can afford, since a large
portion of 
each class payment will be donated directly to The Rotunda's many and varied programs.
Without 
your support, The Rotunda cannot survive. 
**NO CLASS ON 5/10.  NO 7PM OR 8PM CLASS ON 5/24.

Gina Renzi 
Coordinator 
The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel. : 215-573-3234
Fax : 215-898-2167
http://www.foundationarts.org




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Fwd: RE: Re: [UC] 40th st. corridor meeting--summary?

[Gina Renzi]

Below is a forwarded message from Andrew Zitcer. Since he was referred 
to on this list, I thought he should have the chance to explain things from 
his perspective.  Please read below.

Gina Renzi 
Coordinator 
The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel. : 215-573-3234
Fax : 215-898-2167
http://www.foundationarts.org


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To: "Gina Renzi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: Re: [UC] 40th st. corridor meeting--summary?
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Gina-

Please forward.

Penn stated that it does not want to play a major role, in the sense of not
putting up more Freshgrocers and Bridge Cinemas.  In the opinion of the
person who said the remark (Omar Blaik, VP for Facilities and Real 
Estate)
it is time for more grassroots and small-modular development.

That is precisely why I have been hired as a cultural asset manager.  My 
job
is to connect the dots and to work with all the parties who want to be part
of 40th street.  I will not be building any buildings or doing any major
development projects--just doing more things in the spirit of the Rotunda
and the Slought Foundation or Free Library.

Anyone who wants to talk more about my role can feel free to email me at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]  I have to warn you, though--I cannot answer 
questions
about Penn's "grand plans"--I am not privvy to the deep workings of 
Penn's
expansion.  I am a low-level person who is working with culture and
community life on and around 40th street.

Andrew






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[UC] The Rotunda Flea Market-Sun. 12/14

[Gina Renzi]

Hello
I've seen a number of flea market posts around, so below is mine. Please 
read it thoroughly, since the flea market we are organizing is actually a 
fundraiser, and we could use help. Please feel free to contact me with any 
questions, and help out/vend if you wish!

Thanks. 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MAIN CONTACT, VENDOR CONTACT:
Gina Renzi
215-573-3234
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://www.foundationarts.org

ADDITIONAL CONTACT:
Tricia Gdowik
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Check out unique arts, crafts, and wares - while supporting a one-of-a-
kind community performance space - at The Rotunda this December 
14th!

PHILADELPHIA, PA - November, 2003 - The Foundation at The Rotunda 
will be holding a one-day fundraising Flea Market on December 14, 2003, 
from 11am-5pm!

Due to budget cuts and rising expenses, The Foundation, which is the 
student and community group that maintains The Rotunda, needs your 
help to keep its level of community programming consistent for the 
2004 calendar year. Over the past few years, The Foundation has 
presented free, all-ages events that are open to the public at The 
Rotunda. These events have run the gamut from traditional Indian music 
to DIY punk shows, experimental electronic showcases to puppet-making
workshops, political film screenings to dance theater, etc. In effect, The 
Rotunda has become a safe, friendly, bustling hang-out for all types of art 
and the people who create it.

The Foundation is looking for artists, crafters and so on to sell their
stuff - anything goes - from original, handmade art & photographs, crafts
and baked yummies, to vintage goodies, used books and records, 
clothing, those rollerskates you outgrew long ago, and other neat stuff.

Renting a space is cheap - just $10 for (1) space - 6 ft. across x 3
feet deep (includes depth of table).  Bring your own table/display - or
contact Gina Renzi in advance to rent (1) table for $2. Your $10 rental fee
goes straight to The Foundation at The Rotunda and you keep all the cash 
for stuff you sell!  Please reserve your space by November 30th. Contact 
Gina for payment details and deadlines.

Of course, if you want to donate a percentage of your sales that day to The
Rotunda, that would be swell too.

Donations for The Rotunda's sale table are also being accepted. 
Suggested donations include books, educational materials, records, cds, 
tapes, dvds, videos, electronic equipment, musical gear, "music,
tv, and movie memorabilia," artwork, crafts, home decor, home supplies
(kitchen, bath, etc.), hardware, clothing (please wash and dry before
donating), toys, office supplies, art and craft supplies.

To rent a space, arrange a drop-off, or if you have other items you'd like
to donate, please contact Gina Renzi at The Rotunda at 215-573-3234. No
unsolicited donations, please.

Included in the vendor list will be the "Makin It" Crafts Collective, on
hand to sell their handmade arts and crafts. Live entertainment will be
on-site providing music for the flea market (TBA), and refreshments will 
be available for the hungry and thirsty. Those who don't find what they're
looking for, but still want to contribute to The Rotunda, can leave a
donation in the donation jar.

The Rotunda is located at 4014 Walnut Street (just off 40th & Walnut, next
to the Bridge Movie Theatre & across the street from the Fresh Grocer). 

For questions and information about the event, please contact Gina at The
Rotunda at 215-573-3234/ [EMAIL PROTECTED], or Tricia Gdowik at
[EMAIL PROTECTED]



Gina Renzi 
Coordinator 
The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel. : 215-573-3234
Fax : 215-898-2167
http://www.foundationarts.org


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[UC] Important Political Film Screening Sun. Nov. 9

[Gina Renzi]

Please come to this. Experience the viewpoint of one group of filmmakers 
and the information they chose to spotlight regarding the Presidential 
Election of 2000.

Info is as follows:

Sunday, 11/09 at 7pm.
At The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut St., Phila.

Screening of "Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election."  50 minute 
documentary.
Introduction by and discussion with Richard Ray Perez, Producer, 
Director, Writer, Director of Photography. Perez has produced multi-media 
presentations for the best selling book, Pigs at the Trough, by author 
Arianna Huffington and public service announcements for the activist 
organizations MoveOn.org and TrueMajority.org, and more.
The film is the riveting story about the battle for the Presidency in Florida 
and the undermining of democracy in America.

>From the moment the polls opened, it was painfully clear that something 
was wrong. While the media seized on the controversy surrounding the 
poorly designed "Butterfly Ballot", much larger civil rights abuses were 
overlooked.

Focusing on events leading up to election day and the attempt to count 
legally cast votes in the days that followed, Unprecedented examines a 
suspicious pattern of irregularities, injustices and voter purges—all in a 
state governed by the winning candidate's brother.

One of the first indications that something was wrong came early on 
election day. Thousands of African-Americans who had voted in previous 
elections discovered that their names were missing from the voter rolls. 
Investigators later uncovered irrefutable evidence that exposed an 
elaborate strategy where thousands of Democratic voters were purged 
from the rolls. These voters were disproportionately African-American.

The evidence shows that Governor Jeb Bush, Secretary of State, 
Katherine Harris, and other Republican state officials ordered the 
manipulation of a list of former felons to include thousands of legitimate 
voters who had no criminal history. In Florida, ex-felony offenders lose 
their right to vote for life. But the manipulation of this list denied thousands 
of legitimate voters their franchise. In an election that was determined by 
537 votes, these purged voters would have reversed the outcome…

Unprecedented: The 2000 Presidential Election is a cautionary tale, 
warning us that we must insists our elections be conducted in a manner 
above reproach, that all legitimate voters may exercise their franchise, and 
all legal votes must be counted. Anything less undermines our faith in 
democracy.
Film synopsis at http://www.unprecedented.org

Rock the Vote will be on hand to register people to vote and answer 
questions about voting. Also, Kevin Zeese will be speaking briefly. Kevin 
is a director of the Campaign for Fresh Air and Clean Politics which is 
working on the Campaign for Verifiable Voting in Maryland -- challenging 
the use of unverifiable, unauditable electronic voting machines.

Sunday, 11/09 at 7pm. Free admission for all ages. Donations accepted 
for the venue and film makers.
At The Rotunda: 4014 Walnut St., Philadelphia. www.foundationarts.org, 
215-573-3234.

Gina Renzi 
Coordinator 
The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel. : 215-573-3234
Fax : 215-898-2167
http://www.foundationarts.org


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[UC] Re: New restaurants - Kabob Palace Review

[Gina Renzi]

I too have eaten at Kabob Palace.

I left happy and full, for $16 for 2. I do agree that the service is a little 
confusing, but that is nothing that a question to the person behind the 
counter didn't fix for me. 

Needless to say, it is not a typical American restaurant, nor would it ever 
claim to be. They changed the interior to resemble restaurants of the 
same ilk, which is understandable. I could be wrong, but I get the feeling 
that they never wanted it to look like a diner. That diner just happened to 
be an available space. Now, if a diner style restaurant had opened in that 
space, and changed the interior, I would be upset. However, the present 
interior is simple and reminiscent of similar spots. I thought of it as eating 
in the dining room of someone's home, and felt completely comfortable, 
once I asked a few questions about the menu.  Also, they may have taken 
some cheaper routes because their restaurant is so new. One never 
knows. 

As for the plastic cutlery, I'm not sure if that is a temporary feature. 
I do agree that foods should be labeled, and there should be a "seat 
yourself" sign, so hopefully those suggestions will be passed to the 
owner, so that people not familiar with certain customs and food will be 
able to enjoy their experience there. 

Still, with all of the plastic-people trendy spots opening, I revel in eating at 
a restaurant owned and run by people whose backgrounds come from 
the same place that the cooking comes. It's a little adventure and learning 
experience right in my neighborhood.

As for the food, I ordered Aloo Gobi, which came with rice and salad. The 
salad came with the most delicious cucumber yogurt dressing (I think) I 
have ever eaten. The entree had just the right amount of spice for me, 
which was great, because I did not order it a certain way. They just read 
my mind :). The naan was thick, chewy, and flavorful with sesame seeds 
baked into the top half. .

My friend ordered curry chicken. I cannot vouch for it, since I don't eat meat. 
He did seem satisfied, though.

In summary, there are a few kinks, but I still give it 2 thumbs up.

Gina Renzi 
Coordinator 
The Rotunda 
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Tel. : 215-573-3234
Fax : 215-898-2167
http://www.foundationarts.org







On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 11:08:59 -0400, "HarvestMoon3" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote :

> This is a multi-part message in MIME format.
> 
> 
> New restaurants - Kabob Palace ReviewWe ate at Kabob Palace Fri. 
night, and we were very saddened and disappointed.  Not that the 
food was bad -- I'm not qualified to review Indian/Pakistani food. But, 
Two complaints:
> 
> 1) The "service" (if you could call it that) was completely lacking.  
This place seems geared to the foriegn-born already familiar with the 
food and customs.  There was little explanation of the food items. It 
wasn't clear how you order: table service? The platters come with a 
choice of one of the curries which are displayed at the "counter" where 
you place your order.  But they are not labeled. (We had a choice of 2 
vegetarian curries, and 4 goat curries, after we asked the counter-guy 
to identify them.)  There was no asking of "do you want  a beverage 
with that? Water? " I ordered a mango lassi (sounded good), but it 
never arrived. We really could have used some water-- but none was 
offered. Plastic forks and spoons, no knives.
> 
> 2) The very sad part was the fact that the interior of the previously-
meticulously-restored American Diner was now hole-in-the-wall silly 
decor.  Gone are all remnants of the previous diner (except for the 
stainless steel walls).  All cheap industrial carpet -- no tile. Silly 
chandeliers. If you remember the American Diner interior, you will be 
very sadened to see it now.
> 
> Neil Lifson
>   - Original Message - 
>   From: Naomi 
>   To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
>   Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2003 9:39 AM
>   Subject: [UC] New restaurants - Kabob Palace Review
> 
> 
>   I ate at the Kabob Palace about 2 weeks after it opened. The 
kabobs are amazing. Hands down the best I've ever had. They had a 
full menu but, after we got our heart set on a few items, they 
explained to us that they only make a few of the items each day so 
be sure to ask before looking at the menu. The portions were large 
(we took enough home for lunch the next day) and the price was 
cheap (under $15 for two with drinks). The main entrees we ordered - 
a lamb stew and a vegetable stew with okra were very flavorful and a 
nice heat to them but were a little greasy for my taste. I'm not sure if 
they were still working the kinks out or if that was the way it was 
suppose to be. There was a family with children behind us and a 
couple on a date. On the opposite side of us were 2 tables of men. 
I'm not