‘We Think Spring Is Here To Stay In Philly!’ Happy Friday! It's looking up to be a nice weekend for once. The Philadelphia Phillies have their home opener today and it's First Friday all over the city. Especially in Old City and in Manayunk. This is the time of year when the food festivals start taking shape in April and May. Next week is the 2nd annual Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival, the Philly Farm & Food Fest on April 14, Flavors of the Avenue on East Passyunk on April 27, the … [Read more...]
ACHIEVEability Gala at Philadelphia Naval Yard
March 22, 2013 By
'Helping those Build a Stronger Community for Themselves' It's the 31st year anniversary of ACHIEVEability, a non-profit organization that started in 1981, which works to permanently break the cycle of poverty for many single parents. ACHIEVEability is holding a gala fundraiser on March 23, which will be held at Urban Outfitters offices at the Navy Yard in Philadelphia. The theme for the event is "Food for Thought". From ACHIEVEability's site in regards to what the organization is about … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Enjoying this Awesome City
March 22, 2013 By
‘Spring Has Arrived in Philly’ The first day of Spring arrived yesterday. Even though we still have cold temperatures hanging around, there are still plenty of indoor activities to do in the City of Brotherly Love. Can you hear the birds chirping in the background and the sun beaming on your face. This is the time of year when the parks and squares begin to open up, fountains begin to shoot into the air and restaurants open their outside seating to the public. Did you know : Philadelphia … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Much More
March 9, 2013 By
‘The Philadelphia Flower Show & St. Patrick's Day Parade’ March is most definitely here because of the weather changes. But don't feel blue, because there is a lot going on in the City of Brotherly Love. The Philadelphia Flower Show comes to an end this weekend and the St. Patrick's Day parade is a week early, which will be this Sunday, March 10th. We have also included below a list of the many Irish Pubs in Philly and some of the St. Patrick's Day events from now until March 17th. So … [Read more...]
First Friday – First Fridays in Old City & Manayunk
March 1, 2013 By
"Art Appreciation in Philly" Ever been to a First Friday in Philadelphia? Do you like art? Like to socialize? First Friday brings the Philadelphia Arts Community together with Philadelphians and those art aficionado's, which takes place in Old City. History of First Friday's in Philadelphia First Friday started in 1991 by a group of galleries and with the help of the Old City Arts Association, allowing art and people coming together in a relaxing setting. First Friday's has grown into one of … [Read more...]
Tugboats at Independence Seaport Museum
February 22, 2013 By
'Tugboats: The Art of Dave Boone' Tugboats aren't thought of much when it comes to boats in the maritime world. The tugboat was never a popular boat, yet they served a very important role in many ports. Tugboats move vessels that can't move themselves, such as ships in a crowded harbor, or those that cannot move by themselves, such as barges, disabled ships, etc. You would think a Tugboat would be weak, but they are very powerful for their size and strongly built. Dave Boone, an … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ President’s Day Weekend
February 15, 2013 By
‘Celebrating President's Day in Philly’ Don't get disgruntled by this weekends weather forecast. Spring is around the corner. Why? Because the Philadelphia Flower Show will be opening in two weeks. So, what are you doing for Presidents' Weekend and President's Day. There will definitely be activities for all ages at the Historic Philadelphia Center and the National Constitution Center. Don't forget to check the President's House, an interactive site, located Independence Mall. Learn about … [Read more...]
Manayunk On Ice Festival – Live Ice Sculpturing in Action
February 4, 2013 By
'Turning Solid Blocks of Ice into Art' Have you ever watched Master Ice Carvers sculpt blocks of ice by using chain saws and other tools. Watch them create impressive ice sculptures into art in front of your very own eyes. Come to the Manayunk on Ice Festival on Main Street in Manayunk from February 8-10. There will be live carvings daily and plenty of family fun. The weekend kicks off with a huge ice bonfire on Friday night at 6 pm followed by Fear No Ice performing a theatrical ice … [Read more...]
Mummies Visit the Penn Museum
January 25, 2013 By
'Mummy Conservation at the Artifact Lab at Penn Museum' Who wants their mummy. Here is your chance to get up close and personal. Hop on over to University City to where the Penn Museum brings to you, In the Artifact Lab: Conserving Egyptian Mummies. The museum is known for having one of the largest Egyptian collections in the world, home to more than 42,000 ancient artifacts, in which a select portion are held in the Egypt Gallery (the rest are in storage, in traveling exhibitions, and in … [Read more...]
End 2012 with Philadelphia Fireworks & Begin 2013 with Mummers Parade
December 28, 2012 By
'Leaving 2012 with a Bang' Who is ready to leave 2012 behind and start off 2013 with a bang, on a positive note. We couldn't think of two better events to help you to accomplish this. You can go out with a bang with the fireworks show in Philadelphia, known to be one of the better fireworks shows along the east coast. After you recovery from ringing in the new year, head over to Broad Street for the Mummer's Parade on New Year's Day, a long standing Philly tradition dating back to the … [Read more...]
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