'Summertime Fun At The Pop-Up Park On The Parkway' As you go round and round - enjoying the colorful patterns - it's summertime fun at The Oval and this year's theme, "Summer Kaleidoscope." See the brand new 25,000 square foot mural, "Summer Kaleidoscope," commissioned by the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program! The centerpiece of The Oval, called the Kaleidoscope, is an art installation by Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn. The Baltimore-based duo creates large-scale, colorful … [Read more...]
Night Market Philadelphia
September 30, 2014 By
'Excellent Street Food Festivals Presented by the Food Trust' Night Market Philadelphia is one of the city's premier street food festivals. It has grown into more than just a few food festivals a year. Each Night Market Festival spotlights a different Philly neighborhood, showcasing excellent food from local restaurants and Philly's finest food trucks. These events also include live music, the vibrant arts and culture scene. It's basically become a food party that will take place three plus … [Read more...]
Philly Beer Week 2014 Cheat Sheet
May 20, 2014 By
'Beer Enthusiasts - Start Your Engines' It's that time of year again when Philadelphians get excited about Philly Beer Week. Not only those from the city or the surrounding area, but those who specifically come to this week long event for a specific reason from far away. Did you know that Philly Beer Week is the largest beer celebration of its kind in the United States. All of this would make perfect sense since Philadelphia has been recognized as one of the World’s Best Cities for … [Read more...]
Sister Cities Park at Logan Square
August 20, 2012 By
'Beautifying the Benjamin Franklin Parkway' Sister Cities Park is the newest addition to Parks in Philadelphia, opening on May 10, 2012. The park is located at Logan Square in front of the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Did you know? The City of Philadelphia was named one of the top ten cities for parks in the world. Read More - Best Cities for parks in the World Sister Cities Park Experience & Atmosphere The Park provides … [Read more...]
Free Library of Philadelphia
June 26, 2012 By
'Where Mind Meets Education & Explores History' The Free Library of Philadelphia is located on Vine Street, not far from Logan Square. This large free standing structure is situated right off of the Ben Franklin Parkway, which could be classified as "Museum Row". That's because of such fine museums as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, the Rodin Museum, and others that are in the same vicinity. Free Library of Philadelphia History Opening in March 1894, the Free … [Read more...]
Prison Break Weekend at Eastern State Penitentiary
June 4, 2012 By
Prison Break Weekend at Eastern State Penitentiary 'Life of a Prison Inmate' Eastern State Penitentiary will be hosting Prison Break Weekend this Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th. This event will highlight some of the most infamous prison breaks in American History. Have you ever spoken to a real inmate at a prison before? Well, it won't happen this weekend, but you will certainly get to listen to two actors, one who portrays tunnel mastermind Clarence Klinedinst and another … [Read more...]
Things To Do In Philadelphia – Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2012 By
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...]
Restaurant Week in Fairmount
May 23, 2012 By
Restaurant Week in Fairmount 'Enjoying Good Food, Art, & Culture' Many of you probably know about Philadelphia Restaurant Week, which has been a great success over the last several years. Well, it's time to get excited about the first ever Fairmount Restaurant Week. Visiting Philadelphia or living in another section of the city, yet you don't get out of your neighborhood much. Then this is your excuse. Why should one get excited? First off, the Center City restaurants won't … [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...]
The Life and Death Event at Eastern State Penitentiary
March 27, 2012 By
The Life and Death Event at Eastern State Penitentiary 'Experience Life as it was in Prison' Eastern State Penitentiary has many events schedule for their 2012 season and kicks off this years season with a weekend celebrating three dramatic new tours for the historical site’s popular "Hands-On" History program. Eastern State Penitentiary is located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia and has been around since 1829, when it was first built. The tours that are opening up at Eastern … [Read more...]
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