Twilight! (*hides face*)

     Yes, I did.  I broke down and gave in to nearly all of the women I work with who have been raving, and I bought Twilight.
     Why is this relevant to an arts and entertainment blog, you ask?  Well, it’s what a lot of people are currently entertained by, this book and vampires and the name “Cullen” and anything that sounds like “Cullen.”

     *If you haven’t finished the book/seen the movie and you’re avoiding spoilers, stop reading! I’ll mostly be examining why man-of-your-dreams Edward Cullen is, well, the man of your dreams BUT I don’t want to have to censor spoilers, so just quit reading here if you’re afraid I may give something away.

Interview with Dina Barsky of ACES company

Dina Barsky, Account Supervisor for the new Atlantic City Express Service, answered a few questions I had on the benefits of the new train (see previous post on ACES):
  

ACES train, a pimped-out way to travel

This is really cool, but I’d never be able to afford it.
The New Atlantic City Express Service (cleverly nicknamed the ACES train… Get it? Aces. Cards. Casinos!) is the first direct transportation between Atlantic City, NJ and NYC. The line, operated by NJ Transit, runs from Atlantic City Terminal station to Penn Station.

Photos in slideshow available on the Media Room link on the ACES website. 

On the first level, coach seating starts at $39 and offers comfortable leather seating and bar kiosks.  First class seating, which costs $25 more, is located on the upper level of the train, includes private food and beverage service.  For an an additional $200, ACES offers reservations in a private lounge (see: hotness), which includes luxurious couches, DVD players and flat screen TVs.

So if you happen to be planning on splurging on a trip in either NYC or Atlantic City, consider spending your dough on the bad boy of public transportation. Personally, I could reserve the lounge and just ride the train back and forth all day.

Poll for the benefit of my blog – please vote!

March 7 Show in Vineland, NJ

Blog Stroll

• Geekadelphia held a Photoshop contest called “104 Ways to Ruin the Watchmen Movie.” Look at these photos–I have not yet seen the movie and I was still laughing at these hilarious ideas. Also, appreciate the talent these people have with Photoshop!  
• Then read the March 6 entry of Daily Candy. Particularly the first sentence. They’re playing-on-words here with jersey (the fabric), but I really like how they describe us NJ girls. 
• FiftyOne:FiftyOne has a nice event list for this weekend. Oh wait… it’s already Sunday. Still. 
• According to When in Philly, South Street Bridge in Philly is being torn down.  
• uwishunu posted on Friday about the Pennsylvania Ballet in their blog “Shut Up and Dance @ the Forrest Theatre.” Apparently the show runs only one day, March 28, so call 215-496-2662 x136 for tickets.

Club 27 and Why I Hated It

I know this is supposed to be a blog about where to go in Philly, but I heard an ad on the radio for the “Pre-St. Patty’s Day “ event at Club 27 this morning and I feel that I need to share how much I disliked this place when I tried it out about a year ago. To be fair, if this flyer appeals to you, stop reading this post:

Jon’s Bar and Grille

I have been 21 for over a week, but with my rotten luck I was really sick over my birthday and then had some crazy catching up to do, but I finally had my first legal drink on Friday! I went to Jon’s Bar and Grille with some friends, and

and… and

they didn’t even card me.
Figures.
It’s probably best that they didn’t, because I still haven’t gotten my grown-up-ID yet. Actually, I still have my provisional license from when I was 17. Hey, if you don’t have to go to the DMV, why endure that kind of stress?

Anyway, dinner was really good; I would definitely recommend it for the atmosphere and the food if you’re not old enough to drink (here’s the menu). If you are old enough to drink, they have quite the selection of alcohol. The restaurant is on South Street, at 3rd and South; it’s the big corner building with the giant painting of Larry Fine from the Three Stooges on the second story. You’ve all seen it.

Check this place out. It is definitely a good place to grab a meal when you hit up South Street.