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Presidential Travel: Be the Candidate
September 15, 2008 at 11:00 AM | 2 Comments
If there was any doubt that politics and pop culture have become thoroughly intertwined, this election season has surely put it to rest. (Let's not forget that Paris Hilton has released an energy policy!)
And of course, what we see on TV determines who we want to be. So just as "ER" inspired legions of medical students and "Alias" led to a spike in CIA applications, this year's 24/7 campaign environment is sure to create a whole new generation of would-be politicians and talking heads.
And now that being a political candidate is about the coolest thing a kid could hope to grow up to be, the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia has jumped on the bandwagon with the new Headed to the White House exhibit. In the interactive exhibit, you get to design campaign logos, deliver soaring speeches, craft your strategy and make your way through a general election campaign. So if you think there hasn't already been enough campaign coverage, head to Philly and add to the din!
Related Stories:
· Headed to the White House [Official Site]
· Paris Hilton Love Conde Nast Travel [Jaunted]
· Possible Presidents Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: National Constitution Center]
Philadelphia-Music-Venues
Philly Music Venue: The Khyber
August 18, 2008 at 11:30 AM | 0 Comments
Set in the heart of Old City, The Khyber is one of Philly's longest-standing live music venues, and somehow has escaped morphing into a tourist trap, unlike most of its neighbors.
The laid-back dive bar is your best chance to catch a Philly band that will be famous a year from now, while many already-well-known local bands often return for the nostalgia factor. Upcoming shows range from local dance-rockers Fat City Reprise to indie rock vets Mock Orange and disco-punkers Electric Six.
For non-musical pursuits, the upstairs bar is open every night, with drinking specials that include $1 PBR until 11 pm and an open bar on Sundays for 10 bucks.
Related Stories:
· The Kyber [Official Site]
· Philadelphia Music Venues Map [Jaunted]
· Philadelphia Travel coverage [Jaunted]
[Photo: maladjusted]
