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Attention Gleeks: Matthew Morrison from FOX’s hit show Glee is performing at the Mann Center and we have a free pair of tickets to bestow upon one lucky reader!

Best known to millions as the eternally optimistic high school teacher and glee club director Will Schuester, Matthew Morrison has a burgeoning singing career of his own. To wit: he’s been nominated for Tony, Emmy and Golden Globe awards.

Morrison will perform songs from his forthcoming album Still Got Tonight, along with many of the Glee fan favorites, at his Mann Center stop along his summer national headlining tour.

All you have to do is email your full name with “Matthew Morrison Ticket Giveaway” in the subject line to tips@uwishunu.com by next Friday, May 6.

We’ll notify the winner personally, and he/she will have two tickets at the box office the day of the show!

FYI, regular tickets are available online.

Matthew Morrison at the Mann Center
When: June 27
Where: 52nd Street and Parkside Avenue
Cost: FREE for one reader and his/her +1
More info: www.manncenter.org

If you like your Eggs Benedict served up with a side of live jazz, the new Sunday jazz brunch at Time Restaurant is for you.

Served from noon-4 p.m., the brunch service features not only live music, but also a stellar menu.

Chef Josh McCullough and Sous Chef Sean Magee have put their own spin on the usual brunch suspects like Eggs Benedict, Granola and Berries, Smoked Salmon and of course, waffles.

If you’re up for a Sunday challenge, try their mouth-watering breakfast sandwich concoction “The Beast,” comprised of a brioche bun stuffed with fried chicken, fried egg, house-smoked bacon, duck sausage and cheese. We know.

And if the liquid diet suits your Sunday brunch needs, enjoy a classic mimosa or one of Time’s specialty cocktails, like the grapefruit-tequila-infused Pink Lady.

The windows will be open (feel that fresh spring air!), so follow the sounds of the likes of house band Peaty G to a new brunch destination.

Time
1315 Sansom Street
www.timerestaurant.net

[This is our "PIFA Picks Du Jour" post series, a daily guide to assist you in selecting from the hundreds of events and activities going on during the month-long arts festival. Location, time and ticket information are included in each event link.]

• Demuth in the City of Lights at Woodmere Art Museum: Charles H. Demuth (1883-1935), one of America’s great artists of the twentieth century, was born and raised here in Lancaster, and attended local Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. This exhibition traces Demuth’s adventures in Paris, illuminating how this great American artist of Pennsylvania came to find his unique voice. Open until 5 p.m. $7-$10.

• The Insolent Eye — Jarry in Art at Locks Gallery: Locks Gallery pays tribute to French author Alfred Jarry’s continuing legacy in the visual art world, with this stunning exhibition that includes sculpture, film, painting, photography and more by contemporary artists Thomas Chimes, Rebecca Horn, and William Kentridge, including a prologue by Max Ernst, Pablo Picasso, and Man Ray. Open until 6 p.m. FREE.

• Pittsburgh’s Painter Takes Paris: Henry Ossawa Tanner and France, 1910-1920 at the African American Museum in Philadelphia: The son of a former slave and an African Methodist Episcopal (bishop, Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937) grew up in Philadelphia just after the Civil War and would go on to become one of the most renowned American artists living in France. For the first time in a generation, Tanner’s greatest works will come together in a retrospective presented by PAFA, where Tanner received his initial training by American icons like Thomas Eakins. Henry Ossawa Tanner: Modern Spirit will be on view at PAFA from January 27 through April 15, 2012. This PIFA event features a special sneak peek talk from the exhibition curator. 6 p.m. FREE.

• EgoPo Classic Theater’s Hell: Written in 1908, Hell shocked the world and changed the face of modern literature. This world premiere theatrical adaptation of France’s most scandalous novel will be the first exposure for American audiences. The play tells the story of a man who looks through a hole in the wall of his boarding house room to uncover the secrets of life. 8 p.m. $15-$30.

• Eiffel Tower light show at the Kimmel Center: An 81-foot light-filled Eiffel Tower soars to the sky inside the Kimmel, with trains and planes zooming overhead. A twice nightly spectacle with 6,000 light bulbs brings the Tower and Plaza to life in a dazzling light and sound show. 7 and 10 p.m. FREE.

Get your groove on for Philadelphia’s biggest dance party on April 29, at the second annual celebration of World Dance Day.

Hit the floor with local dancers, choreographers and teachers to celebrate all forms of dance. From 5-8 p.m., performances and dance classes will be offered for all ages and skill levels. The event is held outdoors at the Piazza at Schmidts, and is free for anyone who harbors a secret desire to be in Black Swan, or to just pick up a new move or two.

Indonesian traditional dance, modern and Polish folk dancers will be among many to show off their skills as part of the World Dance Day performances. Lace up your dancing shoes for classes in tango, hula, hip hop, belly dance and more.

Sponsored by 954 Dance Movement Collective and other Philadelphia dance organizations, World Dance Day is an international celebration established in 1982 by UNESCO “to spread the joy of dance to the general public.”

Tickets (free!) are available online.

Bonus: you can use your newly acquired dance skills to participate in PIFA Dance Flashmob this Saturday.

World Dance Day
When: April 29, 5-8 p.m.
Where: The Piazza at Schmidts, N. 2nd Street & Germantown Avenue
Cost: FREE
More info: www.atthepiazza.com

The Headhouse Square Farmers' Market (photo by R. Kennedy for GPTMC)

This Sunday, May 1, the Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market will kick off its fifth season. At this, Philadelphia’s largest and most popular open air farmers’ market, you’ll find all manner of herbs, pastured meat, chicken, eggs and dairy, baked goods and lots of produce. Because the growing season is still young, expect to find products like asparagus, green garlic and lots of young, tender greens.

The market is open between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. You’ll find market favorites like Culton Organics, Wild Flour Bakery and Philly Fair Trade Roasters (formerly known as Joe Coffee) as well as new vendors like Root Mass Farm and Penns Woods Winery. The good stuff goes fast, so get there early for best selection.

If you can’t make it to Headhouse this Sunday, there are also markets at Clark Park (Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Rittenhouse Square (Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Fairmount (Thursdays, 3 – 7 p.m.). The Fairmount Market is at 22nd and Fairmount and opens for the season on Thursday, May 5. For more information on Philadelphia area farmers’ markets, head over to Philly Homegrown and check out the market section of the food finder.  While you’re there, take a little time to Meet the Makers or learn more about Philly Food and Drink.

Headhouse Square Farmers’ Market
When: Sundays, May 1 through December 18, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Where: 2nd and Lombard Streets
Cost: entry is free, food prices set by vendors
More info: www.thefoodtrust.org

The piece encourages travelers to visit the iconic Robert Indiana Love Statue. (Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC)

CNN Travel ran a thorough guide today to visiting Philadelphia, as part of its “Insider Trip Tips” series.

The article specifically highlights as don’t-miss itinerary points: the Liberty Bell, Love Park and Mural Arts’ Love Letter Train Tour. The writer calls Philadelphia “steeped in history,” commending Independence National Historic Park for helping visitors learn something new about America.

The piece also calls out food and drink bests including Philly Beer Week, City Food Tours and hot spots Lolita, Tony Luke’s, Sabrina’s Cafe, Adsum and PYT. Philadelphia as “a foodie’s paradise”? We couldn’t agree more.

Our favorite quote: “Whether you’re on a layover or staying for the long haul, the birthplace of America has you covered.”

It’s great to see how Philadelphia glows in the eyes of travelers, an impression we think is just as resonant for those of us lucky enough to call this city home.

Got the spring/summer travel bug? Click here for all of CNN’s “Insider Trip Tips.”

Getting the lay of the land in Philly [CNN Travel]

Dollar Dogs and Union soccer at PPL Park make for a great way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon. (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Union)

Everyone loves Dollar Dog Days. Recognizing as much, the Philadelphia Union will be trying their hand at a soccer version of the popular promotion at their very next home game, which is this Saturday, April 30.

The Union will take on the San Jose Earthquakes at 4 p.m. at PPL Park and the game will be a Dietz & Watson Dollar Dog Day.

Come hungry: you can purchase up to four $1 hot dogs per concession stand trip, with no overall limit.

Meanwhile, the Union is off to a pretty great start: they’re in second place in the MLS Eastern Conference and just one point out of first. (They’re tied with the New York Red Bulls in terms of overall wins.)

This is your chance to support the team, cash in on a great deal and enjoy the projected glorious Saturday forecast: 70 degrees and sunny!

DOOP!

Philadelphia Union vs. San Jose Earthquakes
Where: 1 Stadium Drive, Chester
When: Saturday, April 30, 4 p.m.
Cost: Click here to get tickets
More info: www.philadelphiaunion.com

Meet the chef and watch him work his culinary magic. (Photo courtesy Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant)

Join Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant’s Chef Jordan “Red” Sauter for Duck Wild!, the inaugural event of PBR’s interactive chef series tomorrow, Thursday, April 28, with a special menu featuring duck seven ways.

From 6-10 p.m., guests can enjoy complimentary samples of Sauter’s Duck Rillettes, a mainstay on the PBR menu, coupled with discounted draught beers chosen specially for the duck menu.

Chef Sauter will be stationed at the smaller bar inside the dining room for culinary conversation. “I love duck to death,” Sauter says. “I can do so much with the sweet, tender meat that has just the right amount of fat content and decadent flavor components.” We say: sounds delicious!

The tantalizing duck creations up for ordering include:

• Spicy duck slammers with sesame stout glaze ($3)
• House-cured duck prosciutto with ginger gastrique and micro herb salad ($6)
• Duck gizzard bruschetta with kumquat mostarda ($6)
• Sauteed clams with duck cracklings ($10)
• Seared Foie Gras with ramps and royal tokaji ($12)
• Seared magret duck breast with oyster mushroom pate and sapa ($15)

The interactive chef series will give Sauter the floor on the last Thursday of every month, with future pig, lamb and shellfish nights in the works.

PBR’s Interactive Chef Series: “Duck Wild”
When: April 28, 6-10p.m.
Where: Philadelphia Bar & Restaurant, 120 Market Street
Cost: $3-$15 per dish
More info: www.philadelphiabarandrestaurant.com

Moore has you covered on alfresco lunch.
(Photo courtesy Moore)

Just in time for the gorgeous spring weather, Moore College Of Art & Design has opened its outdoor eatery Diamond Cafe, serving Moore students as well as the public.

The cafe is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’ll be serving standard lunch fare: salads, sandwiches, desserts, coffee and other beverages. Some dishes have names such as “That’s A-Moore-Ay” and “Starving Artist.” We love a good wit in the kitchen.

The cafe is a great spot to take a break for refreshment whether from the workday or sightseeing. And since Frog Burger unfortunately will not be returning this year outside the Franklin Institute, we’re all the more grateful for a convenient, reliable Parkway lunch spot!

Moore College Of Art & Design’s Diamond Cafe
20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
www.moore.edu

Jose Garces's new food truck features five different types of delicious tacos, plus tamales, guacamole and esquites.
(Photo courtesy Guapos Tacos)

Haven’t made it out yet to Jose Garces’ new Guapos Tacos food truck? It’s been making the rounds on evenings on the weekends in Northern Liberties, Fairmount and South Philly — but it has yet to serve lunch on a weekday anywhere near Center City.

Center City worker bees, yearn no longer. Guapos Tacos will be stationed at Love Park this coming Monday and Tuesday, May 2 and 3, starting at 11 a.m. It’ll be dishing up at least five varieties of Chef Garces’ popular tacos along with guacamole, tamales and other Mexican treats. Prices range from $3 to $8.5.

Sample tacos: Adobo Chicken, white onion, radish, cilantro, cotija and lime; Carnitas, smoky black beans, pineapple-habanero salsa; and Duck Barbacoa, radish kimchi, togarashi aioli. Click here for the full menu.

Fun fact: the truck’s quirky design theme includes a colorful mosaic of over 45,000 beer bottle caps, assembled by hand, and collected by the staffs in Garces’ restaurants as well as in bars in Brooklyn near where longtime design collaborator Jun Aizaki resides.

We’re just saying: don’t brown-bag it Monday and Tuesday.

Guapos Tacos in Love Park
Where: 16th Street and JFK Boulevard
When: Lunchtime, May 2-3, starting at 11 a.m.
Cost: Prices range from $3-$7
More info: @guapostacos

Previously: Guapos Tacos, Jose Garces’ New Food Truck, Set To Launch This Spring Serving Modern Mexican Street Food