Page 4 - LION’S EYE - April 20, 1999 FUN UNDER THE SUN ... Doing anything This Summer? Check Out Philly! By Greg Hass Lion’s Eye Staff Writer Naked, dead trees begin to flower; long pants are shed and become cargo shorts, women line-up in front of tanning salon doors and men make trips to the gym for a last minute tune-up. Summer is near. Any plans? Well, here in the Delaware Valley and surrounding areas fun and excitement breathe and live. Whether it is the Zoo, the shore, or a trip to Old City Phila- delphia, there are plenty of opportunities to scare away boredom in the warrn months ahead. Take a romantic ride on a horse and buggy in Old City Philadelphia. See the Revolutionary sights and stroll along the cobblestone paths of the city’s past. Convenient to Delco’s campus, Old City is just a fifteen-minute ride down Market Street from the 69th street terminal. Take in the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. See old Congress Hall where the nation’s Government first sat; take a stroll to Ben Franklin’s house and see the nations first post office, where they still stamp their envelopes with “B. Free Franklin”. The price is not only cheap — it’s FREE! And it’s all within a five-block radius. When your feet tire from historical strolls, enjoy the nightlife the city has to offer and visit any one of the dozen nearby pubs and clubs along the Delaware River and in the Old City area. The Continental, located on Second and Market, is a martini bar filled with young faces. The prices are a little steep, but the atmosphere is worth “it. Down the street from the Continental, visit the Plough and the Stars, an Irish bar with live music and great food. And for that club atmosphere you may desire, across the street from the Plough and the stars you’ll find Live Bait. It may get a little crowded, and the prices might seem like you're in a New York club, but at two in the morning, you’ll find it all worth it (at least, until the next morning). If you're not into the bar scene, you can visit Dave and Busters, just a short walk away, located on the Delaware River next to the Ben Franklin Bridge. D & B has video games, billiards, food, and drinks. The prices are average, and you can fmd most anything to do that would satisfy most anyone. It also has a built-in garage, so that you won’t have to worry about parking. If you have neither the time, nor the desire to visit the historical sights of Philadelphia, there is still plenty to experience. Take a trip to the Zoo, relaxing atmosphere during happy hour. And, as it gets later in the evening, make the walk to the Princeton in Avalon on Twenty-first Street. Grab a beverage, stake your claim in a corner or on the Dr. T on air with L.A. from Philly 103.9 in the student lounge, Main Building. which has a new section ofthe primate exhibit opening in July. Visit the Philadelphia Art Museum, which is opening a Roman exhibit that will show off a hundred years of romantic arts from the renaissance. Ortake in a Philadelphia Phillies game; with prices beginning at seven dollars almost anyone can afford a ticket. OK, you want get out of the area. Well, without spending too much money, and traveling too far, the Jersey shore is the way to go. Every weekend the beaches are filled with Delaware County residents just like you. And nobody can resist eating on a deck overlooking the ocean. The Jersey shore does offer a selection of restaurants, but the best are those that serve seafood, which you can find pretty much on every. block. During the day rent a speedboat or a kayak or chartcr a fishing expedition, or sit on the beach all day with your SPF 15, a transistor radio, and the latest Cosmo or baseball weekly. At night, get duded up, fork out the five-dollar cover and head to the Windrift in Avalon. Its open deck on the dunes’ allows for a A Hip, Upscale Evening: Dinner And The Theater By B. Feick “Sum-mertiiiime . . . and the livin’ is easy.” Warm, lazy days; cool, starry nights. The perfect time of year to pamper yourself and indulge in some- thing special when you’re going out. So forget the fast food and multiplex routine and try something classier, like an evening of imaginative dining and the theater. You’ll thank yourself for a unique experience, and your partner will be impressed. Start with some interesting options close to campus. If you like musicals, - you can’t go wrong with the Media The- ater on State Street, where this summer you can enjoy Naughty Marietta (5/24- 6/25) or Gigi a 12-8113). Dine al fresco beforehand at a curbside table outside On a Roll (301 State St.) Or if you want a more private, romantic atmosphere head down the Pike (Baltimore) to the Riddle Ale House and ask to sit in one of the booths in the back room. For a more upscale, country atmos- phere, indulge in a delicious dinner at Pace One in Glen Mills (Thorton Rd.); then drive 25 minutes to Hedgerow Theater in Rose Valley for their production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa (4127-618). The perfect outdoor evening can be had even further down the Pike at Longwood Gardens. Bring your picnic (Continued on page 7) Summer Music 2000 dance floor and hope you don’t have to go to the bathroom during the course of the night. It gets a little crowded. If you need extra reason to head down the shore, Neil Diamond (admit it, you like him) performs at the Sands in Atlantic City on the Fourth of July. The concert is outside and is accompanied by an array of beautiful fireworks. Of course, after the show you can breathe the fresh oxygen in the casinos and watch the buses unload the senior citizen parade, while you put twenty down on black. Just don’t spend all your money! ; Oh, and don’t forget to treat your self to Great Adventure. Go on the way the shore or on the way home from the shore, or both. You deserve it. A day pass will cost $40 and a parking pass $8. So the day isn’t that cheap, but it’s well worth it. If you can manage to get to six Flags enough, then you could buy a season pass for seventy dollars. Heck, go every weekend. If you have to work during the week, then try to make your weekends last as long as possible. And if you don’t have to work at all, then pack your bags and head down the beach for the summer and don’t come back till you look like George Hamilton. Well, have fun! Pearl Jam, Kiss & More By Owen Andrew Bergwall Lion’s Eye Staff Writer Accelerating through third gear, I see the light ahead turn yellow, then red. I quickly change the channel on my radio. I throw the shifter in neutral and stop at the light, continuing to switch channels until there is a song. At this point I don’t even care whether I like the song, as long as it isn’t a commercial. The heat pouring into the interior of my car is a reminder of two things. One, it’s that time again; the hot, sweaty, sitting-in- traffic, nothing-to-do kind of summer days are here. And two, I have to replace my air-conditioner. This summer, students will be busy. Working, taking summer courses, relaxing and vacationing are the normal activities, but what will you be listening to in your car on the way to work or the beach? If you want to go buy the cool new CD’s or know what it is you're listening to, here are the top ten songs for April: At the ten spot is Sonique, “It Feels So Good”. Ninth is Blaque, “Bring It All To Me”. Eighth ranked is Santana teamed with The Product G&B, singing “Maria Maria”, a song featuringthe classic blues type riffs of Carlos Santana, with a re- laxed, Latino feel to it. Seventh is Lone- star, with “Amazed”. I'm amazed but I’ve never heard this song, anybody else? Sixth is Savage Garden singing the soft, romantic ballad “I Knew I Loved You”. Holding fifth place is the younger than she looks singer ChristinaAguilera, with “What A Girl Wants”. With the upbeat, fun song, “Never Let You Go”, Third Eye Blind currently hangs onto fourth place, just behind Celine Dion, singing “That’s The Way It Is”. These next two first and second placed songs have been fighting it out fo rthe last month and have set records for being on top of the charts so long. In second is The Backstreet Boys’ “Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely”, closely chasing ‘N Sync’s hit “Bye Bye Bye”, which is still number one. In addition to taking summer courses here at Delco, students must have some- thing fun to do. Although more concerts may be added as the summer draws closer, here is a current list of venues and who is playing in the Philadelphia area starting in May: At the TLA: May 1 at 7 pm making an appearance is Supergrass, then Rahzel and Mix Master Mike following at 8 pm. On June 9, Los Lobos will be playing at 9 pm. At the Electric Factory: May 1, at 8 pm the Smashing Pumpkins, next, on May 11, at 8:30 pm Train will be playing. Lastly, Sonic Youth on June 18, at 8 pm. Then ending June with a crash is Bouncing Souls, Dropkick Murphys, and Dwarves Distillers playing together on June 23 at 8 pm. At the Tower Theater: May 12 at 8 pm, Bryan Adams will be appearing, then on June 13 at 8 pm, Eric Idle exploits Monty Python live. At Philly’s E-Centre this summer: Blink-182 on May 25 at 7 pm. On June 2 at 8 pm, Joni Mitchell will be showing her stuff. Jimmy Buffett, singer of the original “Cheeseburger In Paradise” and “Margaritaville”, is at the E-Centre on June 8 and 10, both shows at 8 pm. KISS is giving their farewell tour for those in love with 80’s hard rock on June 16 at 7 pm. On June 18 at 8pm, The Cure will be playing. Brittany Spears will have the kids going crazy on July 5 at 7:30 pm. July 11 at 7 pm, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and the Foo Fighters will be jamming. Lastly, on August 4 at 8 pm, Santana is playing at the E-Centre as well. Write these dates down in your planner, and there is more information available at the Electric Factory’s web page. From the staff of the Delco Lion's Eye, have a fun and safe summer!
Significant historical Pennsylvania newspapers