Full disclosure: Yes, tonight is game one of the World Series, in which the Philadelphia Phillies battle the Tampa Bay Rays at 8pm Eastern Time. However, if you're not a baseball fan, there are some other options for this evening.
THE ROSENBACH PRESENTS: THE NEW ANNOTATED DRACULA
Bram Stoker scholar Leslie Klinger (as much a fan of Sherlock Holmes as he is of Dracula) will be reading from and signing copies of his new release, which involved research on the horror master's original manuscript.
The Rosenbach is no stranger to vampire lore, as we have mentioned before. They are home to some of Stoker's working notes for the original Dracula. That's precisely the reason they're once again hosting their annual Dracula Festival.
Tonight, Klinger will be discussing the literary classic and the information his recent research has... unearthed... about, among other things, Stoker's claim that the story was based on real history. Fans of classic horror, literature, and classic horror literature are sure to be... sucked in... by this engaging discussion. Klinger will be signing his name, too—just, we hope, not in his own blood.
WHO: Anyone!
WHERE: The Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2008 Delancey Street (map)
WHEN: From 6pm to 7:30pm
HOW MUCH: Free with museum admission, which is $10 for adults.
2008 PHILADELPHIA EMERGING ARCHITECTURE PRIZE
The Philadelphia Center for Architecture and the Philadelphia Art Alliance present the first-ever Philadelphia Emerging Architecture Prize. This is a chance to see the future of the city as DesignPhiladelphia 2008 wraps up its annual push to bring architecture to the forefront of our awareness. The evening will culminate in a round table discussion including all winning firms.
WHO: Anyone!
WHERE: The Philadelphia Art Alliance, 18th Street, between Spruce and Locust Streets (map)
WHEN: 7pm
HOW MUCH: Admission is free.
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