Joey's Bulletin

Phinding the Phanatics: Comcast Center

This summer you’re going to be seeing a lot of the Phillie Phanatic. With lots of different looks too.

The Phillies and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) have launched the “Phanatic Around Town” public art project featuring the Phillie Phanatic.

So be on the look out for 20 unique Phillie Phanatic statues, all of which will be painted by local artistsand put on display throughout the city through August. Made of fiberglass, each statue weighs 100 pounds and stands five feet tall.

It’s my personal goal to get my photo taken with each and every Phanatic statue. One man, one camera, 20 Phanatics. I am a Phillies fan on a mission.

Philly's Littlest Fans!

“Phanatic Around Town” Summer Promotion — Philadelphia — visitphilly.com

Phanatic Around Town Project

The Phillies and Visit Philly have teamed up to launch the “Phanatic Around Town” public art project, a tourism and fan initiative featuring 20 custom-designed Phillie Phanatic statues each placed at one of 20 visitor-friendly locations across the city.

This is the first time a Major League Baseball™ mascot is part of a public art project.

The 20 “Phanatic Around Town” statues, all of which were painted by local artists, will be on display at their respective locations through August 2010. Made of fiberglass, each statue weighs 100 pounds and stands five feet tall.

Map and Locations

Interactive Phanatic Around Town Map

Click the image below to see the 20 Phanatic statue locations mapped on an interactive Google Map:

Phanatic Around Town Map (PDF)

Click here “Phanatic Around Town” for the statue location map (PDF).

Historic Philadelphia:

1. Independence Visitor Center
2. National Constitution Center
3. Franklin Square
4. Betsy Ross House
5. Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing
6. The African American Museum in Philadelphia

Center City and the Parkway:

7. Love Park
8. City Hall
9. Citizens Bank at 15th and Market Streets
10. The Market at Comcast Center
11. Kimmel Center
12. Rittenhouse Square
13. The Franklin Institute
14. Free Library of Philadelphia (Main Branch)

Fairmount Park:

15. Please Touch Museum
16. Philadelphia Zoo
17. Lloyd Hall

South Philadelphia / Airport:

18. Citizens Bank Park – Note: The Phanatic statue at Citizens Bank Park is located inside the ball park, which also requires fans to have a game ticket to access the statue.

19. Philadelphia International Airport – Note: The Phanatic statue at the Philadelphia International Airport is located beyond security so only ticketed passengers will be able to access it.

Northern Liberties

20. Piazza at Schmidts – _Note: The last Phanatic statue will be placed at the Piazza at Schmidts on Monday, May 17, 2010.

Earth Day & Cell Phones for Soldiers in The Market at Comcast Center

CELL PHONES FOR SOLDIERS AND THE MARKET & SHOPS AT COMCAST CENTER, KICK OFF CELL PHONE COLLECTION DRIVE IN PHILADELPHIA, PA.

Philadelphia, PA., 03/27/10– More than 150,000 troops are serving overseas and are away from their families. Cell Phones for Soldiers, and The Market & Shops at Comcast Center are calling on all Americans to support for these brave men and women by donating your unused cell phones. Cell Phones for Soldiers hopes to collect over 50,000 cell phones this year to help keep troops connected with their families.

“Over the past few years, we have been amazed by the generosity of others. But, we have also seen the need to support our troops continue.” says Brittany Bergquist, Cell Phones for Soldiers co-founder. “It is easy for Americans to make a small sacrifice of support by donating their unused cell phones, and providing families with a much-needed connection to their loved ones overseas.”

Local residents can support the collection drive by donating their phones at any The Market & Shops at Comcast Center location, including:

- 1701 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, (215)496-1810

“We’re proud to show our support for U.S. soldiers, and to contribute to a worthy cause like Cell Phones for Soliders,” says Joe Wolf, Retail Director of The Market

Cell Phones for Soldiers was founded by teenagers Robbie and Brittany Bergquist from Norwell, Mass., with $21 of their own money. Since then, the registered 501c3 non-profit organization has raised almost $1 million in donations and distributed more than 500,000 prepaid calling cards to soldiers serving overseas.

“We are continuously overwhelmed by the enthusiastic support of thousands of Americans who have helped our troops speak with their loved ones,” says the teens’ father, Bob Bergquist. “However, the need for support keeps growing as more soldiers are sent to the Middle East or are asked to serve extended tours of duty.”

Through increased fundraising efforts, the Bergquist family hopes to raise more than $9 million in the next five years to fund new programs, such as providing video phones and prepaid service to allow soldiers abroad to see their families on a regular basis.

The donated phones are sent to ReCellular, which pays Cell Phones for Soldiers for each phone – enough to provide an hour of talk time to soldiers abroad.

Approximately half of the phones ReCellular processes are reconditioned and resold to wholesale companies in over 40 countries around the world. Phones and components that cannot be refurbished are dismantled and recycled to reclaim materials, including:

• Gold, silver and platinum from circuit boards
• Copper wiring from phone chargers
• Nickel, iron, cadmium and lead from battery packs
• Plastic from phone cases and accessories



About Cell Phones for Soldiers:

Cell Phones for Soldiers was created by Brittany & Robbie Bergquist of Norwell MA. After reading a story about a soldier who ran up a huge phone bill calling home from Iraq, these two teenagers decided to help out. They started by opening an account with $21.00 of their own money. They are collecting cash donations and old cell phones. The cell phones are recycled for cash and the proceeds are used to buy prepaid calling cards for our soldiers serving in the Middle East. Cell Phones For Soldiers is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their efforts have motivated people and businesses around the country to donate to this worthy cause. Their goal is to provide every US soldier with a way to call home for free. For more information, please visithttp://www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com/

Only at The Sony Styly/ Comcast Labs

SNEAK PEAK: Want to see what the 3-D TV fuss is about? Sony Style stores at the Comcast Center are staging previews of the technology through Friday.
The Comcast store is offering clips from "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. At KOP, you'll also get glimpses of a 3-D video game and soccer match.

Stop by today to get your sneak peek!
http://www.comcast.com/wheretomorrowplays/

Kidsincentercity.com Saturday Play Date!

Meet one of the hosts and Chica the Chicken from 24-hour preschool network Sprout’s LIVE morning show The Sunny Side Up Show.

They will be at the Comcast Center Market from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. reading stories and taking photos – don’t forget to bring your camera.

The Franklin Institute, Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia Art Alliance, Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and Academy of Natural Sciences will all be on hand with fun projects for the kids and information about their programs. Kids can color, learn how to make slime, bring home a balloon and even see live animals.

Market Merchants will have fun, kid themed specials for kids like

~ Mike’s Steak - Hoagie demo & 15% off

~ Hammee Seo - Top Your Own Sundae

~ Tokyo Sushi - Sushi Demo

~ Under the “C” Seafood, Kids’ Meal- 4 fried shrimp and fries $3.99

~ Jake and Max - Kids create your own salad for $1.50

~ LaScala - Kids create your own mini pizza for $1.50

~ Di Bruno Bros. - Guess the amount of fish inside the bowl to win a free small gelato.

~ Termini Bros. Gold Medal Pastry - Kids decorate their own cupcake for $2.00 and get a FREE Termini Bros. hat.

Parents should stop first to watch The Comcast Experience screen show before descending to the lower level Market area where the event will be held.


This event is sponsored by http://www.KidsInCenterCity.com/, a brand new family-oriented website with everything that parents in Center City Philadelphia need to know about schools, events, shopping, dining and more.

SPROUT®

http://www.sproutonline.com/
http://www.themarketatcomcastcenter.com/