Celebrate First Friday in Philadelphia!
September 1, 2010 by admin
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Not only is it almost Friday (we're halfway through the work week!) but it's also almost FIRST Friday in Philadelphia! So get youself over to the city of Brotherly Love for Old City's monthly celebration filled with art galleries galore and open air fun!
One of Philly’s most vital, signature cultural events, First Fridays are held in the Old City section of Philadelphia where galleries are open to the public (The Clay Studio, Muse Gallery, and Artist’s House to name a few), and art aficionados and amateur art lovers alike peruse exhibition receptions for the perfect piece. One of the best parts about First Friday is the outdoor ambience—people happily roaming the sidewalks, local artists selling their pieces, and musicians playing in the street.
And of course, when you've had your fill of art, grab a bite at one of Old City's restaurants for delicious fare and the perfect ending to your Friday night.
A Gem at the Franklin Institute: A New Cleopatra Exhibit Unravels the Past
August 4, 2010 by admin
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Even if museums aren’t really your thing, make sure to check out The Franklin Institute’s newest exhibit, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt. Unraveling the mystery of one of history’s most powerful women, the Cleopatra exhibit, gives visitors an inside view of the search for Cleopatra and her empire—through treasures uncovered during two ongoing expeditions that have led explorers from the Egyptian desert to the depths of the Mediterranean Sea. From everyday objects found in the city of Alexandria to findings from Cleopatra’s royal palace and two ancient cities that were lost beneath the ocean for centuries, the exhibit showcases incredible artifacts that have never been seen before. The history is breathtaking, and can be viewed at The Franklin Institute until January 2, 2011. Click here to purchase tickets.
Spend a Day at the Piazza: Shop, Eat, and Be Entertained
July 7, 2010 by admin
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The Piazza at Schmidt’s is a unique Philadelphia hub for cultural and community events. Conceived by one of the city’s leading development firms, Tower Investments, the open-air plaza offers 80,000-square-feet of landscaped public space, where free events are held year-round. With a stage, massive film screen, and plenty of space for festivals of all forms, this is the perfect place to cultivate a growing sense of citywide art, culture, and friendly camaraderie. Surrounded by artist studios, boutiques, restaurants, and apartments, the piazza is part of a massive renewal project to help revitalize the Northern Liberties neighborhood. Designed to resemble and evoke the spirit of Italy’s famed public meeting grounds, The Piazza at Schmidt’s combines old world community with cutting-edge architecture and atmosphere. Get in on the activity with a trip to any of the concerts, recitals, performances, and craft shows that will be held throughout the year. Check out the events calendar to find out what is going on at The Piazza today!
The Piazza at Schmidts
2nd Street and Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
www.atthepiazza.com
A Happy July 4th Celebration in Philadelphia!
June 30, 2010 by admin
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July 4th, otherwise known as Independence Day, is a national holiday honoring America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Since then, this grand celebration has included celebrations all over the country that include parades, parties, and of course, the time honored tradition of watching fireworks light up the sky.
There’s no place better to celebrate than Philadelphia, the birthplace of Independence Day! This year the City of Brotherly Love’s Wawa Welcome America! Festival 2010 is a mega 10-day celebration that includes Wawa Hoagie Day, a citywide picnic, live performances by the Goo Goo Dolls and The Roots, and THREE Fireworks shows. Now that’s a celebration! For more information, click here!
And if you’re planning on celebrating the holiday with close friends, family, and of course, food; make sure to concoct a few patriotic cocktails, whip up a July 4th-themed dessert, and get grilling!
Put on Your Drinking Shoes . . . It's Philly Beer Week 2010!
June 2, 2010 by admin
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From June 4 – 13, 2010, Philadelphia will play host to one of the biggest beer festivals in the United States. No matter where you live in the Philadelphia area, 929 events are scheduled throughout the city and the suburbs during the ten days of Beer Week’s malty goodness and foamy fun! Kick off the week at Opening Tap 2010, where you can sample a variety of ales and lagers at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) at 7:30 p.m. From there, the week just gets better and better!
Here are a couple of the highlights: On June 5, make sure to drink you way to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for the 2nd Annual International Great Beer Expo. Participating breweries for this year’s festivities include Flying Fish, Yards, Leininkugel, Chimay, Duvel, Dock Street, Harpoon, and several others. Then, on June 10, head to Johnny Brenda’s for the 1st Annual Forum of the Gods, where you can listen to commentary from some of the top beer makers in the country and sample some of their acclaimed beers.
No matter where you choose to grab a brew, get excited to meet expert brewers, enjoy special beer dinners, participate in bar crawls, attend special tastings and more. Click here to find out more about the scheduled festivities near you! Cheers!
Come Support the Hibernian Hunger Project
May 20, 2010 by admin
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Come out and support a great cause—the Hibernian Hunger Project—while getting rid of all of your old clutter! You must bring either one bag of food for one box of shredding to the event. We will also accept supermarket gift cards or a minimum donation of $5 per box of shredding. Details below!
Time: Saturday, May 22 at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Venue: Washington Savings Bank, 2900 Comly Road Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia's Look Back at History: The National Constitution Center
May 19, 2010 by admin
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The National Constitution Center is America’s most interactive history museum. Situated in the landmark-filled Independence National Historic Park—which also includes the Independence Hall and Liberty Bell—the center is a place to learn about America’s founding values and national liberties. Though this might sound like a bit of an academic bore, the facility does a great job of livening things up with a range of activities that get visitors involved and engaged. The Center has more than 100 multimedia exhibits, films, photographs, and artifacts as well as a permanent collection—The Story of We the People—which offers an enduring look at the Constitution. There are also special exhibits on people, movements, and historical events that present a wider scope on America’s rich history.
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 409-6700
www.constitutioncenter.org
9th Street Italian Market: America's Oldest Outdoor Market
April 21, 2010 by admin
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Along with cheesesteaks, the Liberty Bell, and eager sports fans, Philadelphia is best known for its Italian Market. Not just a center for fresh eats, the historical hub is America’s oldest outdoor market and an iconic cultural center of commercial development. With artisan food sellers (cheese, meats, produce, chocolate), restaurants (from Mexican to Middle Eastern and everything in between), and service businesses from barbershops to auto repairs, the 9th Street neighborhood is filled with everything you could ever need. If you’re just looking around for fun, the antique, clothing, and gift novelty shops also offer great distractions for an afternoon spent absorbing the Italian Market’s neighborhood feel and historical charm.
9th Street Italian Market
S. 9th Street and Washington Avenue
(Along 9th Street between Wharton and Fitzwater)
Philadelphia, PA 19147
www.9thstreetitalianmarket.com
Join The Sporting Club at the Bellevue for Happy Hour on Thursday
April 20, 2010 by admin
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After you get your work out in on Thursday, check out The Sporting Club at the Bellevue's Happy Hour at XIX!
On April 22, from 5 – 7 p.m. join the rest of your fellow gym rats in the XIX lounge for food, drink, and live DJ Music! Click here for more details and to R.S.V.P.!
Spring is in the Air . . . Get Out There and Volunteer in the Philadelphia Area!
March 31, 2010 by admin
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Sometimes it takes a little push, but volunteering in your community is a great way to spend your time, and feel great about helping out a cause that benefits those in need. Spring has sprung, so why not mark the change of seasons with a pledge to volunteer your time? And don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do nearby (because who isn’t crazy busy these days?)
VolunteerMatch is a website for finding local volunteer opportunities—all you need to do is enter a geographical location and interest area into the search engine and see what comes up! Want to help the environment, preferably in Philadelphia? Volunteer to help organize and spread the word about the Clean Air Council’s 5K for Clean Air on April 17! Click here for Volunteermatch’s description and for contact information to get involved!
You can also volunteer at Philadelphia’s Spring Cleanup Event on Saturday, April 10, or help increase literacy to out of school youth through YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School's ongoing reading program! The possibilities nearby are endless, so search now for how you can help this spring!
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