Things To Do In Philadelphia - Memorial Day Weekend 'Remembering & Thanking Those Men & Women Who Have Faught For Our Freedom' Are you ready for a long weekend of fun and relaxation? Many people seem to be making plans to go outside the city. Why, when there is so much to do within this awesome City of Philadelphia. Why not go to some place in the city that you haven't been to before. Try something new. Make a new family experience or tradition. Try some of the new restaurants, … [Read more...]
The Barnes Foundation Opens on the Parkway
May 22, 2012 By
'World's Leading Collections of French Art' What happens when you leave strict orders not to move or change a thing in your world famous art collection but the funding isn’t enough to last in perpetuity? It is Dr. Barnes’ worst nightmare comes to fruition. His beloved art collection has left Lower Merion. After a decade of litigation, protests and even a documentary, The Art of the Steal: The Untold Story of the Barnes Foundation the famed art collection is relocating to the Parkway with … [Read more...]
Fare Restaurant in Fairmount Philadelphia
May 14, 2012 By
Fare Restaurant in Fairmount Philadelphia 'Organic. Local. Sustainable. Artisan. Crafter.' Fare Restaurant is located near the Art Museum area on Fairmount Avenue in Fairmount. Opening in May 2011, this establishment is right down the street from historic Eastern State Penitentiary and several blocks away from the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Fare Restaurant Experience & Atmosphere At Fare Restaurant, not only can the cuisine be described as clean, placing their focus on all organic … [Read more...]
Dead Sea Scrolls at the Franklin Institute
May 12, 2012 By
Dead Sea Scrolls at the Franklin Institute '3,000 + Years of Fascinating Ancient Artifacts' Are you intrigued and fascinated by ancient history and artifacts? The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times exhibit has arrived at the Franklin Institute. Dead Sea Scrolls Atmosphere & Experience This fascinating exhibit of the Dead Sea Scrolls shares with you the stories of the past from ancient times, to include remains of numerous ancient homes, cosmetics and jewelry, money, art … [Read more...]
Con Murphy’s Irish Pub – Irish Bars in Philadelphia
February 15, 2012 By
Con Murphy's Irish Pub - Irish Bars in Philadelphia 'A Cozy Irish Pub' Con Murphy's is an Irish Pub in Philadelphia that opened in October 2009 by founders Maurice Collins and Liam Kelly. The pub is located on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, just a stones throw from some of the best museums in Philadelphia. Con Murphy's Atmosphere & Experience Don't let the outside of Con Murphy's fool you, just because it is attached to a hotel. The pub has created a cozy atmosphere both downstairs and … [Read more...]
La Calaca Feliz in Fairmount – Mexican Restaurants in Philadelphia
February 1, 2012 By
'Great Taste North of the Boarder' La Calaca Feliz is a new Mexican restaurant located in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, which opened on January 18th, 2012. Chef Tim Spinner and business person Brian Sirhal, who have been friends since high school, just celebrated their one year anniversary of Cantina Feliz in Ft. Washington, PA. Approximately a year later, they now have opened La Calaca Feliz. The La Calaca Feliz Experience & Atmosphere La Calaca Feliz translates into "the happy … [Read more...]
Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – Museums in Philadelphia
January 31, 2012 By
Van Gogh at the Philadelphia Art Museum "Rare Glimpse of the Artist's Passion for Nature" Van Gogh Up Close opens Feb. 1 at the Philadelphia Museum of Art (PMA). This collection of 46 paintings draws the viewer into the famous painter’s intimate view of nature. In these works, Van Gogh paints landscapes and still life images in a way no artist had before him. He’s looking at scale and unusual angles. Fruit is perched on the edge of the canvas, he’s painting objects from above or … [Read more...]
The Franklin Institute – Museums in Philadelphia
January 16, 2012 By
'One of the oldest Science Museums in the Country' The Franklin Institute, with so many museums in Philadelphia, is such an amazing museum because of its interactive exhibits, innovative thinking towards science, and how the museum challenges you to think outside the box with its exhibits. It's a science museum for both children and adults. The History of the Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute was founded in 1824 and was named after Benjamin Franklin, who was not only one of our … [Read more...]
Halloween in Philadelphia – Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary
October 7, 2011 By
. Halloween in Philadelphia - Terror Behind the Walls at Eastern State Penitentiary The Eastern State Penitentiary, which is in the Fairmount section of Philadelphia, was considered to be the world's first true penitentiary. The prison is currently a U.S. National Historic Landmark, which is more known during the Halloween season for it's creepy and ghostly tours. History Eastern State Penitentiary was built in 1829, becoming the most expensive public structure ever built and quickly … [Read more...]
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