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1 ArtsGuide PHILADELPHIA Arts Section Association of College and Research Libraries ACRL 14th National Conference March 30 - April 2, 2011

2 Introduction Welcome to the ACRL Arts Section s ArtsGuide Philadelphia! This selective guide to cultural attractions and events has been created for attendees of the 2011 ACRL Conference in Philadelphia, PA. Map of sites listed in this guide See what s close to you or plot your course by car, foot, or public transportation using the Google Map version of this guide: Where to search for arts and entertainment VisitPhilly.com: Official Visitor Site for Greater Philadelphia Philly Fun Guide Philadelphia Weekly or City Paper s event listings This guide has been designed and prepared by: Eamon Tewell (Moore College of Art & Design) Contributors: Yvette Cortes (Skidmore College) Jenna Rinalducci (George Mason University) Katherine Williamson (GSLIS Student, Simmons College) *Efforts were made to gather the most up to date information for performance dates, but please be sure to confirm by checking the venue web sites provided.

3 Contents VISUAL ARTS AND MUSEUMS 1 African American Museum in Philadelphia 1 Barnes Foundation 1 Fabric Workshop and Museum 1 Institute of Contemporary Art 1 Mütter Museum 1 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology 2 Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 2 Philadelphia Museum of Art 2 Rodin Museum 2 Rosenbach Museum & Library 2 Gallery Districts 3 ARCHITECTURE 3 CENTER CITY DISTRICT City Hall 3 Masonic Temple 3 FAIRMOUNT PARK Eastern State Penitentiary 4 Cedar Grove 4 Lauren Hill Cemetery 4 Mount Pleasant 4 Woodford 4 OLD CITY DISTRICT Betsy Ross House 5 Christ Church and Burial Ground 5 Elfreth s Alley and Museum 5 Franklin Court 5 Independence Hall & National Historic Park 5 Physick House 6 Powel House 6 Second Bank of the U.S. 6 UNIVERSITY CITY/SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA Fisher Fine Arts Library, University of Pennsylvania 6 Bartram s Garden 6 Helpful Websites & Self-Guided Walking Tours 7

4 DANCE 7 Philadelphia Dance Collection, Temple University 7 Dance Links 7 THEATRE 8 Academy of Music 8 Arden Theatre Company 8 Lantern Theatre Company 8 Philadelphia Theatre Company 8 Walnut Street Theatre 8 Wilma Theater 8 MUSIC 9 Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art 9 Chris Jazz Cafe 9 Philadelphia Chamber Music Society 9 Philadelphia Orchestra 9 R5 Productions 9 South Street 9 FILM 10 International House 10 The Ritz Theaters 10 Roxy Theater 10 Secret Cinema 10 The Tuttleman IMAX Theater 10

5 VISUAL ARTS AND MUSEUMS African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP) Founded in 1976, the AAMP is the first institution funded and built by a major municipality to preserve, interpret and exhibit the heritage of African Americans. The AAMP houses four galleries, each of which offers exhibitions anchored by three themes: the African Diaspora, the Philadelphia Story, and the Contemporary Narrative. Location: 701 Arch St. Distance from Convention Center:.6 miles Transportation: SEPTA Blue Line (Market/Frankford) subway to 8th Street Station Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday 12-5 Admission: $10 Website: Phone: Exhibitions/Events: Audacious Freedom: African Americans in Philadelphia ; 381 Days: The Montgomery Bus Boycott Story; Photographic Legacy of Jack Theodore Franklin. Barnes Foundation Established by Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to "promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts", the Barnes Foundation is home to one of the world's largest collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and early Modern paintings, with extensive holdings by Picasso, Matisse, Cézanne, Renoir and Modigliani, as well as important examples of African sculpture. Location: 300 N. Latches Lane Neighborhood: Merion, PA Distance from Convention Center: 8.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA Regional Rail (Paoli bound) to Merion Station Hours: Thursday-Sunday 9:30-5 Admission: $15 Website: Phone: Fabric Workshop and Museum Located in a renovated industrial building in Center City Philadelphia, the facilities of The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) include three exhibition galleries, a video lounge, and the Museum Shop. Location: 1214 Arch St. Distance from Convention Center:.2 miles Transportation: 5 minute walk from Convention Center Hours: Monday-Friday 10-6, Sat. & Sun Admission: $3 Website: Phone: Institute of Contemporary Art The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at the University of Pennsylvania believes in the power of art and artists to inform and inspire. The ICA is free for all to engage and connect with the art of our time. Location: 118 S. 36th St. (at Sansom) Neighborhood: University City Distance from Convention Center: 2 miles Transportation: SEPTA Blue Line (Market/Frankford) subway to 34th Street Station Hours: Wednesday 11-8; Thursday & Friday 11-6; Saturday & Sunday 11-5 Admission: Free Website: Phone: Mütter Museum Founded in 1858, the Mütter Museum is home to over 20,000 anatomic specimens, plaster casts, wax models, and paintings. The Museum is part of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Location: 19 S. 22nd St. West Transportation: SEPTA Green Line trolley to 22nd Street Station Hours: Monday-Sunday 10-5 Admission: $14 Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 1

6 Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Pennsylvania Founded in 1887, University of Pennsylvania s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology has conducted more than 400 archaeological and anthropological expeditions around the world. Its galleries feature materials from Egypt, Mesopotamia, the Bible Lands, Mesoamerica, Asia and the ancient Mediterranean World, as well as artifacts from native peoples of the Americas, Africa and Polynesia. Location: 3260 South St. (at the intersection of Spruce St. and 33rd St.) Neighborhood: University City Distance from Convention Center: 2 miles Transportation: SEPTA Blue Line (Market/Frankford) subway to 34th St. Station Hours: Tuesday 10-5; Wednesday 10-8; Thursday-Sunday 10-5 Admission: $10 Website: Phone: Exhibitions/Events: Secrets of the Silk Road, Year of Water. Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) PAFA's museum is known for its collections of 19th- and 20th-century American paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. Location: N. Broad St. Distance from Convention Center:.2 miles Transportation: 5 minute walk from the Convention Center Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10-5; Sunday 11-5 Admission: $10 Website: Phone: Exhibitions/Events: Anatomy Academy, American Art Starts Here: PAFA Refreshed, Reloaded. Philadelphia Museum of Art The Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA) is one of the world s greatest art institutions. The museum, founded over 125 years ago, houses over 225,000 works of art encompassing some of the greatest achievements of human creativity. Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26th St. Neighborhood: Art Museum District Distance from Convention Center: 1.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA buses No. 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, 76 serve the Museum. Hours: Tues-Sun 10-5; Friday until 8:45 pm Admission: $16 Website: Phone: Exhibitions/Events: Alessi: Ethical and Radical, The Peacock Male: Exuberance and Extremes in Masculine Dress, Flora and Fauna in Korean Art, Isamu Noguchi at the PMA. Rodin Museum The Rodin Museum, which opened to the public in 1929, houses 124 sculptures, including bronze casts of the artist's greatest works: The Thinker, The Burghers of Calais, Eternal Springtime, and The Gates of Hell. The museum also includes Rodin s plaster studies, drawings and prints. Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 22nd St. Neighborhood: Art Museum District Transportation: SEPTA Green Line Trolley to 22nd Street Station Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-5 Admission: $5 suggested contribution Website: Phone: Rosenbach Museum & Library James Joyce and Maurice Sendak fans rejoice! Location: Delancey Place /Rittenhouse Square Distance from Convention Center: 1.3 miles Transportation: Green Line trolley to 19th Street Station Hours: Tuesday & Friday 12-5, Wednesday & Thursday 12-8, Saturday & Sunday Admission: $10 Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 2

7 Gallery Districts For listings of Philadelphia art galleries: Gallery Guide-Philadelphia: / InLiquid: PhillyArtGalleries.com: htm Selected gallery districts: Old City District The Old City neighborhood was once a busy commercial waterfront district. The restoration and conversion of many historic industrial structures into living spaces in the 1980 s and 90 s coincided with an influx of art galleries, design firms, architects and performance groups. ACRL attendees will have the opportunity to attend First Friday, a monthly open house for arts groups in Old City to showcase their works. Website: first-friday/ South Street Considered one of Philadelphia's liveliest and eclectic streets, South Street has a lively mix of shops, restaurants and galleries. Website: University City With its funky vibe and unique spirit, University City is one of Philadelphia's most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods with its galleries, restaurants and shops. Website: s/museums-and-galleries/ Manayunk Manayunk is a unique shopping and dining destination with numerous boutiques, restaurants and galleries. Website: ARCHITECTURE Center City District City Hall Topped by a 37-foot bronze statue of William Penn above a 548-foot tower, City Hall was Philadelphia s tallest building until Today, with 642 rooms, it functions as the largest and most elaborate city hall in the country as well as the tallest masonry-bearing building in the world. Exhibits of the tower and observation deck are open to the public. Location: Broad & Market Streets, East Portal (Tour Office), Room 121 Distance from Convention Center:.2 miles Transportation: 5 minute walk from Convention Center Hours: Monday-Friday 8-5 Admission: Free; donations welcome Website: Phone: Masonic Temple (Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania) Dedicated in 1873, this National Historic Landmark is home to the Grand Lodge of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania, its Masonic Library, and Museum of Pennsylvania. It contains a vast museum collection of artwork and furnishings as well as a premier research library. Location: 1 N. Broad St. Distance from Convention Center:.2 miles Transportation: 5 minute walk from Convention Center Hours: Tuesday-Friday 10-3, Saturday 10-noon Admission: $8 Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 3

8 Fairmount Park Eastern State Penitentiary Operational from 1829 until 1971, Eastern State Penitentiary was known for its grand architecture and strict discipline, and is now a National Historic Landmark. Location: 22nd St. and Fairmount Ave. Neighborhood: Fairmount Park Distance from Convention Center: 1.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA Bus No. 48 to 22nd and Fairmount Hours: 10-5 every day Admission: $12 Website: Phone: Cedar Grove Administered by the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Cedar Grove was moved from its original site in the Frankford section of Philadelphia to Fairmount Park in the late 1920 s. It features unusual two-sided closets and many of the family s original furnishings. Location: Lansdowne Drive off North Concourse Drive, West Fairmount Park Neighborhood: Fairmount Park Distance from Convention Center: 3.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA Bus No. 38 to 41st Street and Parkside Avenue Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-5 Admission: $5 Website: Phone: Laurel Hill Cemetery One of the few cemeteries in the United States designated a National Historic Landmark, this 78 acre burial ground for prominent Philadelphians, national war heroes, Titanic passengers, and other individuals also functions as an outdoor sculpture garden, horticultural marvel, and truly unique historical resource. Location: 3822 Ridge Ave. Neighborhood: Fairmount Park Distance from Convention Center: 5 miles Transportation: SEPTA Bus No. 61 to Ridge Ave & 35th, or Regional Rail (Roxborough/ Manayunk bound) to East Falls Station Hours: Monday-Friday 8-4:30, Saturday-Sunday 9:30-4:30 Admission: Free Website: Phone: Mount Pleasant Built in 1761, Mount Pleasant stands as one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the country. Administered by The Philadelphia Museum of Art, this elegant country estate does not contain period room furnishings so that visitors can experience the architectural elements and craftsmanship of the structure. Location: Mount Pleasant Drive, East Fairmount Park Neighborhood: Fairmount Park Distance from Convention Center: 3.3 miles Transportation: SEPTA Bus Nos. 32 or 48 towards Roxborough or North Philadelphia Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-5 Admission: $5 Website: Phone: Woodford Administered by the Naomi Wood Trust, this elegant Georgian-style house was built as a summer retreat in by William Coleman, a Philadelphia merchant and close friend of Benjamin Franklin. Today it contains the 18th century furniture and antique decorative art objects of the Philadelphia collector, Miss Naomi Wood, who died in Location: Near 33rd and Dauphin Streets, East Fairmount Park Neighborhood: Fairmount Park Distance from Convention Center: 3.4 miles Transportation: SEPTA Bus Nos. 61 or 32 towards Roxborough Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-4 Admission: $5 Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 4

9 Old City District Betsy Ross House Legendary home and burial place of Betsy Ross ( ), the Philadelphia seamstress who is believed to have made the first American flag, this historic house commemorates the life and accomplishments of a Philadelphia patriot. Note: The house is not accessible to people with disabilities. Location: 239 Arch St. Distance from Convention Center: 1.1 miles (Market/Frankford) subway to Penn s Landing Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10-5 Admission: $3 Website: Phone: Christ Church and Burial Ground Founded in 1695, Christ Church was the first parish of the Church of England (Anglican) in Pennsylvania and was where the American Episcopal Church was born. The current church, completed in 1754, is a fine example of Georgian architecture and was the building in which famous Revolutionary leaders including George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Betsy Ross, and Robert Morris worshipped. Location: Church: 2nd & Market Streets; Burial Ground: 5th and Arch Streets (Market/Frankford) subway to 5th Street or Penn s Landing Stations Hours: Church: Monday-Saturday 9-5, Sunday 1-5; Burial ground: Monday-Saturday 10-4, Sunday 12-4 Admission: Church: $3 suggested donation; Burial ground: $2 Website: Phone: Elfreth s Alley & Museum Dating to 1702, Elfreth s Alley is the nation s oldest continually inhabited residential street. The block features 32 Colonial- and Federal- style homes, with two open to the public for tours. Location: Front and 2nd Streets Distance from Convention Center: 1.2 miles (Market/Frankford) subway to Penn s Landing Hours: Friday-Saturday 10-5, Sunday 12-5 Admission: Self-guided tour $3; Guided tour $5 Website: Phone: Franklin Court Franklin Court was the site of Benjamin Franklin s home, built between Franklin died in 1790, and the house was demolished 20 years later. Today, the site features a steel ghost structure outlining where Franklin s house stood. Franklin Court also includes an underground museum and an 18th century printing office. Location: Market St. (Market/Frankford) subway to Penn s Landing Hours: Museum: Wednesday-Sunday 12-5 Admission: Free Website: Phone: Independence Hall & National Historic Park In the Hall and surrounding buildings our Founding Fathers declared their independence from British rule and composed the Constitution, the framework on which our nation is built. Location: Chestnut between 5th and 6th Streets Distance from Convention Center:.8 miles (Market/Frankford) subway to 5th Street Station Hours: Hall: 9-5; Visitor Center 8:30-5 Admission: Free Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 5

10 Physick House Built in 1786, this building is one of two remaining freestanding townhouses from the Federal era in this neighborhood of Philadelphia. It functioned as the 19th century home of Dr. Philip Syng Physick, the Father of American Surgery in the days before anesthesia. Location: 321 S. 3rd St. Distance from Convention Center: 1.5 miles (Market/Frankford) subway to Penn s Landing Hours: Thursday-Saturday 12-4, Sunday 1-4 Admission: $5 Website: Phone: Powel House Built in 1765, this elegant, Colonial- and Georgian-style brick mansion was purchased in 1769 by Samuel Powel, the last mayor of Philadelphia under the Crown and the first Patriot Mayor of the city after the creation of the new American republic. It includes a decorative arts collection and walled garden. Location: 244 S. 3rd St. Distance from Convention Center: 1.4 miles (Market/Frankford) subway to Penn s Landing Hours: Reopening March 3, 2011 Admission: $5 Website: Phone: Second Bank of the U.S. Designed by William Strickland, this building is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture in the country. The portrait gallery in the Second Bank Building includes 185 paintings of Colonial and Federal leaders. Location: 420 Chestnut St. (Market/Frankford) subway to 5th Street Station Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 10-3 Website: Phone: University City & Southwest Philadelphia Fisher Fine Arts Library, University of Pennsylvania Renowned Philadelphia architect Frank Furness completed this masterful Victorian structure in 1890, and was intended to be the University s primary library after its move to West Philadelphia. Location: 220 S. 34th St. Neighborhood: University City Distance from Convention Center:.8 miles (Market/Frankford) subway to 34th Street Station Hours: Open to visitors Monday-Friday 8:30-8pm, Saturday-Sunday 10-8 Admission: Free Website: Phone: Bartram s Garden In 1728 John Bartram purchased this 102-acre farm along the west bank of the lower Schuylkill River, three miles southwest of colonial Philadelphia, and turned it into America s first botanic garden. Location: 54th St. and Lindbergh Boulevard Neighborhood: Southwest Philadelphia Distance from Convention Center: 5 miles Public Transportation: SEPTA Green Line trolley 36 to Elmwood Ave and 56th Street Hours: Monday-Friday 10-5, Sat.-Sun Admission: $5 Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 6

11 Helpful Websites & Self-Guided Walking Tours Center for Architecture: Constitutional Guided Walking Tour of Philadelphia: Fairmount Park Website: Independence Visitor Center: Landmarks Tours: Guided Architecture Walking Tours of Philadelphia & the Region: Mural Arts Self-Guided Walking Tour: Penntracks Walking Tours of Philadelphia: cks.html Preservation Alliance: ing_tours.php Seven Walking Tours through Historic Philadelphia: DANCE As of press time, no major dance events are scheduled during ACRL. Visit Philly Fun Guide Dance Listings to locate events closer to the time of the conference: Philadelphia Dance Collection, Temple University The Philadelphia Dance Collection archives community and university dance companies and organizations, as well as individual performing artists. Represented in the Collection are the archives of the Pennsylvania Ballet, Philadanco, the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, and others. Location: Paley Library, 1210 Polett Walk Neighborhood: North Philadelphia Distance from Convention Center: 2 miles Public Transportation: SEPTA Broad Street Line subway to Cecil B. Moore Station Hours: Monday-Friday 9-5 Admission: Free Website: ctions/dance.jsp?bhcp=1 Phone: Dance Links Attendees may also wish to acquaint themselves with Philadelphia s most notable dance companies and centers: Community Education Center: Koresh Dance Company: Painted Bride Art Center: Pennsylvania Ballet Company: PHILADANCO: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 7

12 THEATRE Academy of Music Working in conjunction with the Academy of Music, The Kimmel Center is Philadelphia's home for large-scale performing arts productions, from theatre to music. During ACRL the Academy of Music will be presenting Mary Poppins. Location: The Kimmel Center, 300 S. Broad St. Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts Distance from Convention Center:.8 miles Transportation: SEPTA Broad Street Line subway to Walnut-Locust Station Admission: $28 Website: Phone: Arden Theatre Company "Arden Theatre Company is dedicated to bringing to life the greatest stories by the greatest storytellers of all time. We draw from any source that is inherently dramatic and theatrical fiction, nonfiction, poetry, music and drama. Superior Donuts and Wanamaker's Pursuit are playing. Location: 40 N. 2nd St. Transportation: SEPTA Blue Line (Market- Frankford) subway to Penn's Landing Station Admission: $29-$48 Website: Phone: Lantern Theater Company Named "Best Theater Company" by Philadelphia Weekly in 2007, the Lantern Theater Company's eclectic productions take place in St. Stephen's Theater, near the Convention Center. ACRL attendees can see A Midsummer Night's Dream. Location: 939 Ludlow St. Distance from Convention Center:.4 miles Transportation: 10 minute walk from Convention Center Admission: $20-$36 Website: Phone: Philadelphia Theater Company Founded in 1974 Philadelphia Theatre Company was the first of our city's ambitious young performing arts companies to produce bold new work, while inviting audiences to participate in the development process. Let Me Down Easy will be playing during ACRL, described by the New York Times as "the best theatrical experience this season. Location: 480 S. Broad St. Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts Distance from Convention Center:.8 miles Transportation: SEPTA Broad Street Line subway to Lombard-South Station Admission: $52 Website: Phone: Walnut Street Theatre One of America's oldest theatres! It opened as a circus house with equestrian acts in 1809, passed through the hands of the Booth family, and its boards have been trod by Barrymores and Brando. See Speaking In Tongues or Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps at this historic venue. Location: 825 Walnut St. Distance from Convention Center:.8 miles Transportation: 15 minute walk from Convention Center Admission: $10-$85 Website: Phone: Wilma Theater Established in 1973, the Wilma challenged the Philadelphia cultural community to create theatrical productions of original material and to develop local artists. During ACRL see In The Next Room, or The Vibrator Play, 2010 Tony Nominee for Best Play and Pulitzer Prize finalist. Location: 265 S. Broad St. Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts Distance from Convention Center:.6 miles Transportation: SEPTA Broad Street Line subway to Walnut-Locust Station Admission: $22.50-$45 Website: Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 8

13 MUSIC Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art As part of the Philadelphia Museum s Art After 5 Program, Friday evenings at the Museum feature live music in the Great Stair Hall. The music program primarily features international and jazz genres. Location: Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26th St. Neighborhood: Art Museum District Distance from Convention Center: 1.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA buses No. 7, 32, 38, 43, 48, 76 serve the Museum. Hours: Performances begin at 5:00 pm and the Museum closes at 8:45 pm. Admission: Free after museum admission ($16). Website: Phone: Chris Jazz Cafe A Philadelphia jazz institution, Chris Jazz Cafe is home to live music six nights per week. The intimate setting and range from local to wellestablished acts makes the venue a popular spot for jazz aficionados and nightlife seekers alike. Location: 1421 Sansom St. Distance from Convention Center:.5 miles Transportation: 10 minute walk from Convention Center Admission: $10-$20 Website: Phone: Philadelphia Chamber Music Society (PCMS) Celebrating 25 years in 2011, PCMS presents renowned artists in a variety of unique theaters and offers affordable tickets to many of their shows. PCMS is presenting two concerts during ACRL, including Belcea Quartet and Hyunah Yu with Randall Scarlata and Ken Noda. Location: Various venues Admission: $23 Website: Phone: Philadelphia Orchestra Founded in 1900, The Philadelphia Orchestra has distinguished itself as one of the leading orchestras in the world through over a century of acclaimed performances, historic international tours [and] best-selling recordings. During ACRL the Philadelphia Orchestra will be presenting Truly Classical, with works by Haydn, Mozart, and Beethoven. Location: 260 S. Broad St. Neighborhood: Avenue of the Arts Distance from Convention Center:.7 miles Transportation: SEPTA Broad Street Line subway to Walnut-Locust Station Admission: $43-$120 Website: Phone: R5 Productions As Philadelphia s longtime promoter of independent rock and pop music, R5 Productions books local and touring acts in a number of venues around the city, with many of their concerts taking place at the First Unitarian Church. Visit their website for information on bands playing during ACRL. Location: First Unitarian Church (among other venues): 2125 Chestnut St. West Transportation: SEPTA Green Line trolley to 22nd Street Station Admission: $10-$20 Website: Phone: South Street Encompassing some ten blocks, the main drag of South Street includes several galleries and theaters as well as 60 different cafes and bars, many of them known for their live music. Location: Between Front and 10th on South St. /South Street Distance from Convention Center: 1.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA Broad Street Line subway to Lombard-South Station (South Street West) or Market-Frankford Line subway to Penn s Landing (South Street East) Website: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 9

14 FILM International House International House has provided independent, avant-garde cinema from all over the world for more than 30 years. Films and screening times during the ACRL are not yet posted; please consult the website or phone number for information. Location: 3701 Chestnut St. Neighborhood: University City Distance from Convention Center: 2.5 miles Transportation: SEPTA Blue Line (Market- Frankford) subway to 34th Street Station Admission: $8 Website: Phone: The Ritz Theaters The Ritz Theaters are located in Center City Philadelphia and feature first-run independent and foreign films. Their website contains listings for films showing during ACRL. Locations: Ritz at the Bourse: 400 Ranstead St.; Ritz East: 125 S. 2nd St.; Ritz Five: 214 Walnut. Transportation: SEPTA Market-Frankford Line subway to 5th Street or Penn s Landing Station Admission: $6-$9 Website: elphia/philadelphia_frameset.htm Phone: Secret Cinema For nearly two decades Secret Cinema has presented guaranteed unusual film programming based on curator Jay Schwartz s astounding archive of rare and obscure films. All screenings are shown in 16mm film. Secret Cinema events are scheduled intermittently, and conference attendees are encouraged to check the website below for screenings to attend. Location: Moore College of Art & Design (among other venues): 1916 Race St. Neighborhood: Art Museum District Distance from Convention Center:.8 miles Transportation: SEPTA Green Line trolley to 19th Street Station Admission: $7 Website: The Tuttleman IMAX Theater, Franklin Institute of Science The Tuttleman IMAX Theater at the Franklin Institute of Science boasts a 70-foot wide, 4.5 story domed theater. Shows and times vary; check the website or phone number for listings and showtimes during ACRL. Location: 222 N. 20th St. Neighborhood: Art Museum District Transportation: SEPTA Green Line trolley to 19th Street Station Admission: $9 Website: Phone: Roxy Theater With two screens and basic amenities, the Roxy Theater is a great choice for enjoying a movie in a smaller theater off the beaten path. Offerings range from Hollywood fare to art house. Location: 2023 Sansom St. West Transportation: SEPTA Green Line trolley to 19th Street Station Admission: $8 Phone: ArtsGuide Philadelphia 10