Italian Market Festival, May 19 – 20: Celebrate at the Market
May 8, 2012 by admin
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The whole family can have fun at the Italian Market Festival, a weekend full of food, fun, and entertainment taking place in the country's oldest outdoor market. This annual celebration features concert stages holding live performances, a Family Fun Zone where kids can make crafts and play games, and a Procession of Saints led by the St. Paul Parish. There will also be a number of artisan vendors selling jewelry, photography, and crafts. Don't forget the food that will be available, either. You'll find lots of items here to fill up on, from delicious little snacks to larger, meal-sized treats for people arriving with their appetite. The Italian Market Festival is like a huge block party, bustling with activity and full of revelry. Rain or shine, it's a great place to be.
Italian Market Festival
Saturday, May 19, 2012 2:00 p.m. – Sunday, May 20, 2012 5:00 p.m.
900 S. 9th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
http://www.yelp.com/events/philadelphia-italian-market-festival-2
Broad Street Run, May 6: Race Through Town
May 2, 2012 by admin
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Sponsored by the Blue Cross, the Broad Street Run is a 10 mile, point-to-point course that's one of the fastest races its kind. Going all the way to the Philadelphia Navy Yard from its starting point at the Central High School Athletic Field, the run takes participants through numerous neighborhoods along the length of Broad Street. Along the way, runners will find digital clocks at each mile marker, numerous water stations, as well as entertainment and cheering supporters throughout the length of the course. There'll be no traffic running along the course, and the police will be monitoring the event to help guarantee runner safety. The Broad Street Run is a great event that gives runners a chance to take to the streets of Philadelphia in an event benefitting the American Cancer Society. Get involved!
Broad Street Run
Sunday, May 6, 2012 8:30 a.m.
Philadelphia, PA 19176
(215) 683-3594
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Museum
April 3, 2012 by admin
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The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts Museum is connected to the fine arts school that was the first in the U.S. when it began in 1805. Housed in a gorgeous building designed by renowned architects Frank Furness and George W. Hewitt, the museum’s primary focus is early American painters like Gilbert Stuart, Thomas Eakins, Benjamin West, Thomas Hart Benton, and Washington Allston. More than 6,000 paintings are showcased in the permanent collection, plus a variety of special exhibits take place there, including student works from the academy. Open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 students and seniors, and $10 for youth 12 through 18. Children under 12 are admitted free.
See the Best of Philly With Philadelphia Urban Adventures
March 6, 2012 by admin
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Embark on a special tour that gives you a different insight on some of Philadelphia premiere historic locations. Philadelphia Urban Adventures offers up a number of different tour packages that are designed to showcase the city’s best of history, culture, art, food, and more. Whether you’re taking in the essence of South Philly, traveling River to River, finding out what’s on tap at some of Philly’s best bars, or more; you’re bound to have a fun and insightful time.
To learn more about these distinct tour packages, visit http://www.philadelphiaurbanadventures.com/.
Mural Arts Program Tour: Philadelphia Public Art
February 7, 2012 by admin
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Begun in 1984 to discourage graffiti, the Mural Arts Program has since been filling the Philadelphia horizon with scenes from city life, messages of hope, and love letters. If you are curious to learn the stories behind these grand-sized paintings, hop onto one of the Mural Arts Program Tours. Mural Arts offers roughly ten tours using different types of transportation and offering various viewpoints. The trolley tours explore different neighborhoods depending on the week, while bicycle tours offer a two hour trek around Fairmount and Spring Garden. To get a taste of the local cuisine or beer, sign up for the Ale & Arts or Mural & Meals tours. You can snuggle up with your sweetie on the Love Letter Train Tour or bond with your family through painting on an Experiential Tour. Visit the Mural Arts website to find schedules and book tickets!
Mural Arts Program Tour
1727-29 Mount Vernon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 685-0750
Academy of Natural Sciences: America’s Oldest Natural History Museum
January 10, 2012 by admin
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As America’s oldest natural history museum, the Academy of Natural Sciences has had nearly 200 years to build a collection of exhibits as diverse as our natural world. With a staff dedicated to researching biodiversity and the environment, the Academy is constantly building upon its permanent collections and bringing in revolving exhibits. Live animals populate the Butterflies exhibit, the Live Animal exhibit, and Outside In. The Academy also simulates various exotic environments in dioramas, puts ancient bones and bodies on display in their dinosaur and mummies exhibits, and portrays vivid examples of the food chain. Changing exhibits often pay homage to famous scientists and discoveries or examine different species and environments in greater detail. The Academy is best to explore with a child guide who will delight in the hands-on activities and live animals! Adults may also want to return solo for scientific lectures, field studies, or monthly group discussions.
Academy of Natural Sciences
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 299-1000
The Philadelphia Orchestra: Classical Music for All
December 6, 2011 by admin
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The Philadelphia Orchestra brings classical concerts to the Philadelphia public through their sweeping performances in the expansive and elegant Kimmel Center. Founded in 1900, the Orchestra has had an impressive history featuring renowned conductors, international tours, and numerous recordings of classics. Currently under the direction of conductor Charles Dutoit, the Orchestra continues to present symphonies from across time periods and countries. The Orchestra strives to make their music accessible to all by offering package deals with tickets as low as $15 per concert and the eZseatU ticket program offering a variety of options for college students. While the Kimmel Center season starts up in October, the Orchestra also plays free neighborhood concerts and offers educational opportunities to local students throughout the year.
Philadelphia Orchestra
260 S. Broad Street
Suite 1600
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-1900
Lincoln Financial Field: Go Eagles!
November 1, 2011 by admin
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Home to Philadelphia’s Eagles football team, Lincoln Financial Field can hold almost 70,000 visitors. Built to replace the Veterans Stadium—which served as Philadelphia’s sports center for more than three decades—the field is also used for college football games, soccer matches, and the occasional knock-out music concert (Bruce Springsteen had three sold-out shows there in 2003). With two exclusive lounges, several rentable suites, and concessions stands that include pizza, grilled meats, deli specialties, and plenty of beer outlets, there’s something for everyone.
Lincoln Financial Field
1020 Pattison Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 570-4000
www.lincolnfinancialfield.com
Penn Museum: From Around the World
October 4, 2011 by admin
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Founded in 1887, The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology has had over 100 years to amass a collection. From over 400 expeditions, the museum has acquired artifacts from the Fertile Crescent, Mesoamerica, the Mediterranean, Asia, and the early civilizations in America and Africa. Permanent collections include some of the largest displays of African, American, Babylonian, and Egyptian artifacts in the country. The Museum offers material tours through North America, including artifacts excavated right in Philadelphia! In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum hosts revolving exhibitions examining various aspects of culture through anthropological observations, physical artifacts, and interdisciplinary artwork.
Penn Museum
3260 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 898-4000
Philadelphia Zoo: Where It All Began
September 6, 2011 by admin
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If you want to visit a zoo with real history, the Philadelphia Zoo is a great choice. The City of Brotherly Love has the honor of boasting the first zoo in the United States and since its inception in 1874 (it was supposed to open in 1859, but a little event called the Civil War delayed it a bit) the zoo has grown by leaps and bounds. With 42 acres, this is a fairly massive zoo that houses over 1,300 animals, including many that are rare and endangered. The Philadelphia Zoo is famous nationwide for its breeding program, which has helped preserve a number of threatened populations. Some of the most popular exhibits include the Big Cat Falls, famous from the movie Rocky II, which has awesome African lions, jaguars, pumas, and more and the McNeil Avian Center, chock full of awesome birds from all over the world. For a unique perspective, take the Zooballoon 400 feet into the air for a top-down view of the Zoo.
Philadelphia Zoo
3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
(215) 243-1100
www.philadelphiazoo.org
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