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Reading, Pennsylvania
Welcome to the MySpace profilefor the city of Reading, Pennsylvania. Reading is located about 1.5 hours from Philadelphia and 2.25 hours from New YorkCity. It is the center of Berks County. The city's population was 80,855 in 2005. Reading is known as "the outlet capital ofthe world" and in the game Monopoly, you can "take a ride on the Reading", referring to the golden days of the ReadingRailroad. In more recent years, the city became a well known artistic destination thanks to the Goggle Works Center for theArts. The Sovereign Center and Sovereign Performing Arts Center host events such as Reading Royals hockey games, Reading Express Indoor Football, the Reading Symphony Orchestra, arenacross, circuses, and concerts. Sovereign Bank and CNA Insurance have headquarters in and around thecity. There are multiple family friendly restaurants downtown, such as the historic Peanut Bar and the brand new Ocean BlueBar & Grille. Reading Area Community College is located in the city, and there are three other institutes of higher educationwithin a few miles of downtown Reading. The Reading Classic, the second leg of the Commerce Bank Triple Crown of Cycling, was held Thursday, June 7, 2007 in the city.
This MySpace profile is designed to inform you on the things Reading has tooffer. The links on the right side of the page are categorized for quick reference. Take the time to explore this profile andfeel free to comment or send a message.
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Music and Art
Goggle Works
TheGoggle Works Center for the Arts is Berks County’s center for talented artists. The Goggle Works officially opened onSeptember 18, 2005. It is home to 34 artist studios, a wood shop, a film theater, a gift shop, a glass blowing house, a cafe,a photography room, dance and music studios, a ceramics studio, a jewelry studio, a multimedia lab, and 26 offices for localorganizations. There is free parking on site and 24 hour security. There is no entrance fee. The name "Goggle Works" wasgiven to the building because in the past it produced protective eyewear goggles. The building has 5 levels in addition tooutlying studios and the glass blowing house. If you'd like to visit the Goggle Works, you can take advantage of theirmonthly open house, or simply come visit during the week.
For more information on the Goggle Works, please visit theirMySpace profile at www.myspace.com/goggleworks or you can visit their homepage on theweb at www.goggleworks.org .
GoggleWorks
201 Washington Street
(Corner 2nd & Washington Streets)
Reading, PA 19601
(610)374-4600
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Nightlife
What's happening tonight in Reading? A new Vegas Nightclub in the Reading area? Is The Stadium Nightclub (formerly Club Coliseum) open tonight? If you need a laugh go to The Coliseum Comedy Club . Club 1402 and Daddy's Bar are both located in the city. Check out their pages. More nightlife information coming soon.
Food and Drink
A few months ago, I was approached by a visitor to downtown Reading. While comparing the cities of Allentown and Reading, she stated "The thing that sets Reading apart is its variety of unique restaurants." There are about twelve restaurants in downtown Reading, and each is a totally different experience. Whether you are looking for an oriental meal, seafood, high-scale, or laid back experience, you can find it in Reading. Here are a few of the popular places to eat and drink in downtown Reading.
Aashiyana Indian Cusine
Dan's Restaurant
DeCarlo's Bar & Grille
Forest Inn
Reading Hoffbrau
Hong Thang
Judy's On Cherry
Ocean Blue
Outside In
The Peanut Bar
The Speckled Hen
The Ugly Oyster
You can find a listing of restaurant websites along the right hand side of this page. Have a question? Want to make a comment or ask my personal opinion for the perfect place to eat? Feel free to Send A Message !
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Goggle Works
Reading Pa Fire
City Espresso
Voices
Greater Reading
Reading's Ad Man
Berks @ Night
Club 1402
Pennsylvania
Berks Art Council
Slapshot
Daddy's Bar
Vegas - Reading Nightclub
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
United States
Reading Royals
Coliseum Comedy Club
Reading Rugby
Flashbacks Pop Shoppe
Nature Center
The Works
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