'Featuring Exhibitions, Walking Tours, Mural Dedications, Paint Days & More' The Mural Arts Program has been around for 28 years. The program has united artists and communities through a collaborate process, allowing others to create art that transforms public places and individual lives. These murals even create unique project-based learning opportunities for thousands of marginalized youth and adults in several types of art programs. During the entire month of October, the Mural Arts … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Spooks, Food, Parades & more
September 28, 2012 By
'Craziness in Philly with Restaurant Week, Spooky Events, & Food Festivals’ What does October in Philadelphia mean to you. It could mean many different things. The start of fall and cooler weather. Halloween and the many activities and events that surround Halloween. The end of Oktoberfest celebrations, food festivals, parades, and football. What is your favorite part of Fall and October. MyPhillyAlive's Halloween special spooky guide will be out by tomorrow, Saturday, September 29, so … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Fall in Philly
September 21, 2012 By
'Fall is Upon Us - Oktoberfest Events, Halloween & More’ Who loves fall in Philadelphia! Halloween kicks this weekend off with Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary. Oktoberfest is in full swing and the Philadelphia Eagles are 2-0. Who is excited! What is your favorite part of fall while living in or visiting Philadelphia. Please share with us. And don't forget to check out the many upcoming events at the bottom. Did you know : Philadelphia was named having the best … [Read more...]
Constitution Week at the National Constitution Center
September 16, 2012 By
'We The People on September 17, 1787' The National Constitution Center celebrates the 225th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution with a week's worth of interactive programs, activities and events in honor of this momentous occasion. The Center is the only museum in the world that is dedicated to the Constitution and these events will take place from September 16 - 23. Throughout the week, visitors will put their knowledge to the test during the educational and fun “Bill of Rights” Show … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia Oktoberfest Events & Halloween
September 14, 2012 By
‘Football, Maybe Baseball Playoffs, Oktoberfest & Halloween’ What a great time of year. The Philadelphia Phillies have brought excitement back to Philadelphia baseball, being 4 games back of the last wild card spot with 18 games left. The Philadelphia Eagles have their first home game of the season this weekend against the Baltimore Ravens as they set out for their quest of the Lombardi Trophy. Then there are the Oktoberfest celebrations starting now and Halloween kicks off next weekend … [Read more...]
Get Swept Away at the Swedish American Line Exhibit
September 9, 2012 By
'Unique Glimps into the History of the White Viking Fleets' The American Swedish Historical Museum is an interesting and exciting museum in South Philly that is dedicated to the preservation of Swedish and Swedish-American cultural heritage and traditions. The museum even features exhibits of famous Swedes to include author Carl Sandberg and scientist Glenn Seaborg. The Swedish American Line Exhibit Experience & Atmosphere This rare exhibit offers visitors a rare glimpse into the “White … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Philly Festivals, Art, Music, Food
September 7, 2012 By
'Celebrating Fun, Excitement, & History’ Summer is over and fall begins it's season. What can fall translate to in Philadelphia. Music festivals, art festivals, food festivals, and just touring the city with cooler weather. So many things to do in Philadelphia, we just can't keep the excitement down. The are several things taking place this weekend: such as the 3-day WHYY Connections Festival, First Fridays in Old City and Penn's Landing, Drink Philly's 1st Phestiv-Ale, a free guided … [Read more...]
Open Air on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway
September 6, 2012 By
'Awesome 3-D Interactive Light Display Appearing in the Skies of Philadelphia' Open Air will be introduced along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway for a whole month. 24 powerful robotic searchlights will create enormous three-dimensional light formations, which will be visible up to 10 miles away, all by your voices. Open Air Experience & Atmosphere The City of Philadelphia is always promoting some form of art, especially of which takes place in the Art Museum District. With so many … [Read more...]
American Swedish Historical Museum
August 29, 2012 By
'Delaware Valley's First Settlers' The American Swedish Historical Museum is the oldest Swedish Museum in America which is located in South Philadelphia. A museum highlighting the contributions of Swedes and Swedish-Americans in the United States. The American Swedish Historical Museum Experience & Atmosphere Built in 1926, the Museum today consists of 12 permanent galleries, one changing exhibition gallery, and a library. A very interesting building that was modeled after a 17th-century … [Read more...]
Young Rembrandts – The Power of Drawing with Kids
August 26, 2012 By
'Kids Having Structure While Having Fun' Young Rembrandts is an award winning art enrichment program that has given the power of drawing to thousands of young artists. These types of classes are done at schools such as public schools, charter schools, private, and pre-school schools throughout Philadelphia. You can also find them at recreational centers, kids gyms, museums, parks, education centers and special events. History Young Rembrandts was founded by Bette Fetter in 1988 who first … [Read more...]
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