Fabric Workshop and Museum: Fabrics, Textiles, and More
April 3, 2012 by admin
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Located just a SEPTA ride away from the YoNo Apartments, the Fabric Workshop and Museum on Arch Street in Philadelphia aims to promote the use of fabrics and textiles in the arts. Chartered in 1977 as a screen-printing studio with a focus on functional arts, the Fabric Workshop and Museum has now broadened to include artists creating work in a variety of media, including even horsehair and fiberglass! Important artists like Louise Bourgeois and Glenn Lingon have made work during residencies here. The Fabric Workshop and Museum frequently hosts educational programming, such as weekly workshops on silk-screening. There's a large online curriculum, as well, so check the Fabric Workshop's website for more details! The Fabric Workshop and Museum is a must-visit for YoNo Apartments student residents with a passion for the arts.
Fabric Workshop and Museum
1214 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 561-8888
http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-fabric-workshop-and-museum-philadelphia
Help Raise Money For Taras Shevchenko Park
March 22, 2012 by admin
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Buy a Brick and help TS Park! Click here for all the information!
FREE Rita’s Water Ice!
March 20, 2012 by admin
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Mark the first day of spring with FREE Rita’s Water Ice!
Victory Brewing Company: Tap Into Tradition
February 7, 2012 by admin
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Housed in a former bakery in Philadelphia's Downington district, the Victory Brewing Company has grown by leaps, bounds, and hops since its founding in 1996. If you'd like to see this craft brewery up close, Victory offers free tours of the space Wednesdays through Sundays. The brewery includes an impressive blend of traditional beercraft with state of the art, environmentally friendly technology. Victory recently installed 345 photovoltaic solar panels to offset their power consumption. It's made the place one of the greenest breweries in the country! The tours end with samples of any of Victory's delicious beers. If you get hungry, the attached restaurant is very good, too. Cheers!
Victory Brewing Company
420 Acorn Lane
Downingtown, PA 19335-3040
(610) 873-0881
www.victorybeer.com
Restaurant Week!
January 23, 2012 by admin
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Restaurant Week in Center City Philadelphia
January 22, 2012 to January 27, 2012.
January 29, 2012 to February 3, 2012.
Don’t miss the chance to have a three-course lunch for $20 or a three-course dinner for $35 from over 100+ restaurants. Click here for more information!
The Wells Fargo Center: Flyers, Sixers, and More
January 10, 2012 by admin
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Sure, it's gone through renovations and name changes over the years, but the Wells Fargo Center remains Philadelphia's sports hub. Home to the Flyers and the 76ers, this indoor arena can hold nearly 22,000 for hockey and basketball games. It's located at the southwest corner of the South Philadelphia Sports Complex — adjacent to Citizens Bank Park and Lincoln Financial Field, accessible by the Broad Street Line and I-76. And it's not just for sports! The Wells Fargo Center's versatile setup enables it to host large live concerts featuring national acts like Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, and U2. Visit here and you'll also discover the AT&T Pavilion, with a range of restaurants and bars like The Bud Light Zone, Campo's Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, and Chickie & Pete's… home of Crabby Fries! Whatever the event, a trip here won't disappoint!
Wells Fargo Center
3601 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
www.wellsfargocenter.com
Mural Arts Program Tour: See Philadelphia’s Public Art
December 6, 2011 by admin
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The Mural Arts program began in 1984 to discourage graffiti. Since then, the program's been filling Philadelphia's horizons with scene of city life, love letters, and messages of hope. Curious to know the stories behind these enormous murals? Take the Mural Arts Program's tour. Mural Arts offers roughly ten tours. They use different modes of transit and offer different viewpoints. For example, trolley tours take the green line through different neighborhoods each week. Bicycle tours include a two hours trek around Fairmount and Spring Garden Street. Mural Arts also offers food-centric tours! Check out the Ale & Arts or Mural & Meals Tours. Looking for something romantic? Try the Love Letter Train Tour with your sweetie. Or bond with your family on an Experiential Tour! Visit the Mural Arts Program's website to check schedules and reserve tickets.
Mural Arts Program Tour
1727-29 Mount Vernon Street
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 685-0750
Independence Hall: Birthplace of America
November 1, 2011 by admin
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A visit to Independence Hall will let you experience America's birthplace. In a Georgian-style red brick building, signatories of the Declaration of Independence gathered to express their beliefs in a new political system. Completed in 1753 from a design by Andrew Hamilton and Edward Woolley, Independence Hall has since become recognized for its historical importance to both the United States and the rest of the world.
Independence Hall
520 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 965-2305
www.nps.gov/inde/
The Mann Center: Music on the Lawn
October 4, 2011 by admin
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The Mann Center is a uniquely scenic, and breezy, concert venue in the stately Fairmount Park. The pavilion area of the Mann covers seating for roughly 5,000 audience members, with discounted outdoor seating and lawn area for another 10,000 people. Mann audiences have been treated to world-renowned talent including the Metropolitan Opera, Riverdance, Yo-Yo Ma, and the American Ballet Theatre. In addition to classical fare, the lush venue also opens itself up to big name, contemporary musicians of varied genres, recently including Ray Charles, Barry Manilow, the Blue Man Group, Gipsy Kings, and Death Cab for Cutie. The Mann is committed to creating opportunities through the Access the Arts program and other educational and outreach programs that offer free or reduced-price tickets and events.
The Mann Center
5201 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
(215) 893-1999
The Insectarium: Bugging Out in Philadelphia
September 6, 2011 by admin
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Bug out over bugs? Philadelphia's Insectarium will give you a new respect for creepy critters. This is the largest insect museum in the country, boasting thousands of mounted crawlies, live species, and plenty of interactive displays for all ages. Open since 1992, the museum teaches people about humble-but-mighty anthropods, offering exhibits—including a cockroach kitchen and beehive—as well as specialty tours and seasonal events. For fans of the natural world, this is paradise. And even if the thought of spending a day with bugs makes you sweat, The Insectarium just might change your mind.
The Insectarium
8046 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19136-2616
(215) 335-9500
www.myinsectarium.com
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