"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...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – The Holiday Spirit
December 21, 2012 By
‘Happy Holidays from MyPhillyAlive to You & Your Familys’ Today is the official day of winter. Hope you all have gotten your holiday shopping done. If you haven't finished, there are many holiday attractions in Philadelphia and places to shop, supporting your local small businesses, so we wanted to highlight them for you below. Here are a few places to stop at: The Christmas Village in Love Park, the Reading Terminal Market, the stores in Manayunk, East Passyunk, and so many other … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Best of the Best In Philly
December 14, 2012 By
'Family Fun In Philly During The Holidays' It certainly feels like December now with the cold temps. The only thing missing is the snow. Have you gotten into the holiday spirit. There are so many holiday attractions and events in Philadelphia and we wanted to highlight them for you below. Don't forget to support your local small businesses during these holidays by stopping at the Christmas Village in Love Park, the Reading Terminal Market, the stores in Manayunk, and so many other places. … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Named One of Top 10 US Travel Destinations for 2013
December 13, 2012 By
'The City of Brotherly Love' The City of Philadelphia just keeps shinning and gets recognized for many excellent attributes. Every year, travel publisher Lonely Planet, lists their top travel destinations for the upcoming year. Did you hear that Philly has been named as one of their top 10 US travel destinations for 2013. Our historic city was mentioned not for our cheesesteaks and sports, for which this city is referenced about most often. The article highlighted that Philadelphia is … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia ~ Making Family Traditions
December 7, 2012 By
‘Holiday Spirit in Philadelphia’ December is upon us. Are you getting into the holiday spirit! Well, we have many treats for you, with many things to do during the holidays in Philadelphia. It's even first Friday's in the City and in Manayunk. So check out the art fun and mingle with the artists. Support your local small businesses during these holidays by stopping at the Christmas Village in Love Park, the Reading Terminal Market, the stores in Manayunk, and so many other places. Start or … [Read more...]
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