University City Arts Groups, Restaurants and Retailers Respond to Economic Crisis with Spectacular Savings

(Philadelphia, PA) – Every Philadelphian is feeling the pinch of the economic crisis we are currently enduring. Layoffs, rising gas prices and severe budget cuts are forcing us all to make smart financial decisions for ourselves and for our families.

University City District reached out to local businesses and arts organizations asking them if they are providing special programming, discounts or others incentives to aid individuals during this difficult financial time.

University City, just west of downtown Philadelphia is a diverse neighborhood that is ripe for exploration. From its intimate BYOBs to romantic hotspots to off-the-beaten path arts venues, University City offers something for everyone’s taste and budget. The following businesses and organizations are offering specials to help ease the financial burden while still allowing for visitors to dine out, shop and take advantage of the arts. For more information in University City, please visit www.universitycity.org.

American Picture Framing, Inc.

3821 Powelton Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-382-3900

25% off custom framing! Click here to download the coupon. Offer expires June 30, 2009.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

3680 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6219

4 for $80 - Spring Show Special

The Annenberg Center recently announced a new spring season full of incredible artists and not-to-be-missed performances, and we want YOU to be part of the excitement. The best seats in the house available for an unbeatable price - 4 tickets for only $80! And, that's not all! When you purchase the Spring Show Special for $80, you'll also receive your choice of a free parking pass or 4 complimentary concessions at the Annenberg Center Café. Choose your 4 favorite shows, get 4 tickets to the same show, or enjoy 2 tickets to 2 shows—it's up to you!
DON'T DELAY! This offer is only valid through MARCH 9, 2009.
Special offer only available over the phone at this time. Please call 215.898.3900 to order today!

The Bridge Cinema de Lux Philadelphia

Corner of 40th and Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-3300

Bargain Matinee and Student pricing: Budget minded patrons can enjoy all of our films at matinee pricing every day of week until 6pm. Special student rates are available all day Sunday through Thursday, and until 6pm on Friday and Saturday.

Kidtoons – just $3.50 features a G-rated film like Curious George, Barbie, Thomas the Tank Engine, and more, one weekend a month. The Kidtoons program offers families a new title to enjoy every month.

Silver Screen Classics– Just $2.00, and includes popcorn and soda. Participating theatres offer patrons the opportunity to revisit “classic” films from the ‘30s through the 80s on the big screen.

Metropolitan Opera- National Amusements, in partnership with National Cinemedia, broadcasts live Metropolitan Opera performances at The Bridge Cinema. The unique presentations offer a very cost effective way to enjoy the superior opera performances of the world renowned opera company on the big screen. Tickets prices are as follows: live performances are adults $22.00, children $15.00, and encore performances: adults $18.00 and children $15.00

Copabanana

40th and Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-382-1330

The Great Dinner Bailout! Fajita Festival Thursdays from 5pm to 10om. $8.99 or $14.99 for two to share.
Meat Loaf Mondays only $9.99.
Plus…$9.99 nightly dinner specials.

Cream & Sugar Coffee and Sweet Shop

4004 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-243-9979

After school specials (3-6 pm weekdays)
Mondays: 25% off Candies of the Day!!

Tuesdays: $1 mini ice cream cones (one big scoop of your favorite flavor Bassets Ice Cream on top of a miniature sized cone).

Wednesdays: Philly Soft Pretzels - Buy 2 Get 1 Free.

Thursdays: Grab Bag Day $3 (Big enough for two to share).

Fridays: Two Great Deals to Start your Weekend Right. 2 for $3 on junior sized cupcakes & junior sized 10 oz milk shakes w/ Bassets Ice Cream ($3.50 topped off with whipped cream and chocolate syrup or caramel).

The Institute of Contemporary Art

118 South 36th Street (at Sansom)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-7108

ICA is FREE to all visitors!
ICA Hours:
Wednesday through Friday, 12pm - 8pm
Saturday and Sunday, 11am - 5pm
Monday and Tuesday, closed.

The Last Word Bookshop

220 S 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-7750

The Last Word Bookshop has everyday low prices, including THOUSANDS of books for less than $5.00.

LaTerrasse

3432 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-386-5000

Wednesday Night 5-10
$10 Burger and Beer Special

Saturday Morning/Afternoon 11:30 - 2:30
$12 Omelet du Jour and Bloody Mary

Daily Special for Bottles of Wine
All day/ Everyday

Matthews Dolbeys Bookstore

3734 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-6020 * 800-365-2397

Each month we feature one of our scrub lines at 25% off, including special orders.

Philadelphia Runner

3621 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-972-8333

15% off all shoes with regular priced apparel purchase.

Qdoba Mexican Grill

40th and Locust (corner of Locust Walk & 40th Street)
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-2887

Add a side of chips & queso/salsa and a drink to any meal for $1.99.

Penn Athletics Ticket Office

235 South 33rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6151

Men's Basketball
$14 - upper end count seats
Family Fridays - Purchase a Family Four Pack - Four Tickets, Four Hot Dogs, Four Small Sodas, and Four Pretzels all for $40!

Women's Basketball
$5 - Adult GA ticket
$3 - Senior/Youth GA ticket

Admission to the following sports is FREE!

Swimming
Fencing
Gymnastics
Squash
Track & Field
Tennis
Baseball
Softball
Lacrosse
Golf
Rowing

Penne Restaurant and Wine Bar

3600 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-823-6222

10% discount on food.

Rx

4443 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-9590

$25 fixed price menu Tuesdays thru Thursdays.

Studio 34

4522 Baltimore Avenue
215-387-3434

Stretch, move, and dance your recession blues away at Studio 34! From six $5 classes per week to the monthly "Feet Active" dance party to free entrance to a feast of art shows in the gallery space, Studio 34 is determined to enable the community to live well, on a budget. For more deals and details visit, www.studio34yoga.com.

UC Green

4613 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
215-573-4684

Come out and assist UC Green in a tree planting. Not only free but fun and good for the community! Plantings are April 25 and May 2. Participants receive a t-shirt and lunch.

The UPS Store

3720 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215 222 2840 ph
215 222 3902 fx
store2473@theupsstore.com

Get all of your mail and packages safely, securely and available at your convenience. Receive your mail and packages at The UPS Store.
Choose 3 free months with 12 month rental at regular piece or take advantage of our UPenn student and staff special of $180.00 for a full year.
Copies too expensive? Get your self-service black and white copies for 3 cents each, minimum of 100 copies. Get color copies on 20# copy paper for 35 cents each. (copies off the glass only)
Important presentation with special digital printing needs? Get 10% off digital printing.
Need to get it there in a hurry? Get $1 off of UPS air service package/letter and $3.00 off of two air packages.
Is it critical to get it there safely? Get your packages packed to meet rigorous UPS packaging standards and get 25% off.
Move out is around the corner. Check out our deeply discounted prices on moving boxes…can’t beat ‘em. Perfect for moving and storage.

We’ve been your neighbor since 1996. If you’ve never used us, give us a try and if you have used us, come on in and enjoy the values. Just say you heard about us through UCD.

XPN

3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-898-6677

WXPN hosts free concerts and live broadcast every Friday at noon at World Cafe Live – XPN Free At Noon Concert series. New acts announced one week prior to the event. Previous performers include: Carly Simon, John Legend, Hall and Oates, Joan Osborne, O.A.R., Counting Crows, Joe Jackson, Ingrid Michaelson, Toots and the Maytalls, and Citizen Cope. Visit www.xpn.org.

World Cafe Live

3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-222-1400

Receive a complimentary appetizer with the purchase of an appetizer (value up to $10).