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Philly Te Ama (Philly Loves You) Twitter Giveaway

Eric Smith — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:00:42 +0000

Win a Stay @ the Crowne Plaza, A Starr Restaurant Gift Card (El Vez, Anyone?), and Two Tickets to a Show @ the Kimmel Center!

Spanish-speaking visitors to Philadelphia can feel truly welcomed at many of the region’s tourist attractions, thanks to a wealth of bilingual docents, translated audio guides and multi-lingual written materials. Each year, more than one million domestic visitors to Greater Philadelphia are of Hispanic origin. You also don’t have to be Hispanic to enjoy a cultural festival, authentic Puerto Rican dish or enjoy a Global Groove party at the Kimmel Center. Now @PhillyTeAma is giving all you Twitter-users out there a chance to win a fantastic Philly Te Ama Prize Package!

What can you win? Well besides a one night stay at the wonderful Crown Plaza Philadelphia Downtown, you’re looking at tickets to any Kimmel Center Show, gift cards to any Starr Restaurant (including El Vez, El Rey and Alma de Cuba), and a lot more. Check out the full list of prizes below!

* One (1) hotel night’s stay at the Crown Plaza Hotel Philadelphia Downtown
* One (1) $50 Starr Restaurant gift card
* Two (2) tickets to Bomba Estéreo or Antibalas Global Grooves World Music Dance Party
* Two (2) Official Philly Brag Books
* Two (2) Con Cariño, Philadelphia XOXO® buttons

The contest runs today and ends at noon on July 19th. How do you enter? Simply tweet about what you love about Latino culture, and you’ll be entered. Make sure you include the #PhillyTeAma in your tweet, so we can find your entry! It’s that simple.

¡Buena suerte!

P.S. Remember to follow @PhillyTeAma!

Weekend Picks: West Oak Lane Jazz Festival, Runway Shows in Love Park, & More!

Eric Smith — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:17:39 +0000

West Oak Lane Jazz & Arts Fest, June 19-21; Photo courtesy WOL

Friday

West Oak Lane Jazz Festival
Music all weekend long! Stop by the neighborhood of West Oak Lane to experience one of the best music festivals in Philadelphia. Aaron has all the details, here.

Art After 5 @ the Philadelphia Museum of Art
See some art (like Late Renoir) after 5pm at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Can’t make it tonight? The museum is free tomorrow.

Taste of the Nation
Alright, it isn’t today, it’s on Monday. But still, you really should buy tickets now, before they’re all gone. Do it! You can still score 15% off! Read how, here.

Foobooz Weekend Dining Guide
Art over at Foobooz whips up a great itinerary for those of you nibbling around the city. Have a look.

Saturday

SA VA Runway Show in Love Park
Come check out some new fashions and nibble on some tasty appetizers from Square 1682.

Star of Summer Show @ Art Star Boutique
Shop at the cute Northern Liberties boutique and get gift cards, mimosas, and tote bags with your purchases. For details, check out this post.

Summer Solstice at the Kimmel Center
Music, food, dancing, and a drum circle? Lots going on at the Kimmel Center’s annual Summer Solstice.

Free Admission @ the Philadelphia Museum of Art
That’s right! Free admission at the PMA. Check it out.

Sunday

Father’s Day
Take your Dad out to a number of fun events through out the city. Check out my roundup, here.

Gift of the Day: Drawstring Scarves From Topstitch Boutique

Eric Smith — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 18:00:35 +0000

The drawstring scarf at Topstitch Boutique

Enter to win a gift of your choosing from our Philadelphia Holiday Gift Guide. One lucky winner will get to choose from 15 locally sold gifts. Check back daily, at 1PM, for new gifts each day now through mid December. Even if you don’t win, you might discover a great gift idea.

A favorite of Philly 360 blogger Rakia Reynolds (just check out her video, and this Photo of the Day), today’s Gift of the Day, a drawstring scarf, comes from Topstitch Boutique, a shop in Northern Liberties.

Philadelphia’s very own Maren Reese has designed several different styles of her clever drawstring scarf. You can clinch the string to make the scarf an organic, geometric ruffle or let the string out to make it a belt, bolero or neck wrap.

The scarves retail in the shop at $75 to $120. To learn more about Topstitch, visit the boutique’s official website.

Topstitch Boutique
54 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-8877
www.fleathers.etsy.com

Gift of the Day: Suspension Bowl from Hudson Beach Glass

Eric Smith — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:00:41 +0000

Hudson Beach Glass' suspension bowl was recently highlighted by Chef Jose Garces, and made an appearance on an episode of Iron Chef.

Today’s Gift of the Day comes from a hidden gem, Hudson Beach Glass, a wonderful glassworks shop tucked away on Strawberry Street in Old City.

This dazzling suspension bowl was designed and produced by Sean Gilvey, the owner of Hudson Beach Glass. The bowl comes in a variety of colors, including sapphire, purple, forest green and copper. The bowls retail for $150, and are available at the shop.

Uwishunu videoblogger Stephen Metzger paid a visit to Hudson Beach back in June, and shot a wonderful video of Sean at work. Check it out after the jump!

Hudson Beach Glass Studio
26 South Strawberry Street, Philadelphia PA, 19106
(267) 319-1887
www.hudsonbeachglasspa.com

Gift of the Day: Balsamic Vinegar From A Taste of Olive

Eric Smith — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 18:00:40 +0000

Balasmic Vinegar at A Taste of Olive

Today’s Gift of the Day comes from A Taste of Olive, a local shop in West Chester, PA that specializes in olive oils and balsamic vinegars. Not only can you purchase oils from all over the world here, you can sample them as well. Exotically flavored olive oil? You bet.

The smooth, Taste of Olive brand balsamic vinegar is produced in the traditional Modena style, has been aged for 18 years in various wood barrels. The result is a unique, yet balanced flavor with uncompromising character.

These bottles retail at $16.95 a pop. For more info on A Taste of Olive, be sure to visit their official website.

A Taste of Olive
40 South High Street, West Chester, PA 19382
(610) 429-0292
www.atasteofolive.com

Gift of the Day: Fleece Zip Hoodie from Duke & Wilson

Eric Smith — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:00:39 +0000

Duke & Winston Hoodie available at Matthew Izzo

Today’s Gift of the Day is available at the Matthew Izzo Boutique in Philadelphia’s Old City.

The Duke & Winston fleece zip hoodie is an enzyme fabric-washed, super soft eco-fleece hoodie which features, of course, the Duke & Winston crown on the left arm. It’s available in Royal Blue, and retails for $56 in Izzo’s boutique.

To learn more about Matthew Izzo and his shop, visit his official website, or scope out the We Your People video after the jump!

Matthew Izzo Boutique
151 N. 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 829-0606
www.matthewizzo.com

Gift of the Day: Makeup by Carie Brescia @ Pileggi on the Square Salon

Eric Smith — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:06 +0000

Lipstick and eyeshadow from Carie Brescia

Today’s Gift of the Day, makeup by Carie Brescia, is available at Pileggi on the Square, a hair salon / spa located right along Washington Square Park.

Back in September, Philadelphia-based makeup artist Carie Brescia launched her new line of cosmetics inspired by the city she loves and the women who have influenced her. The line, marketed simply as Carie Brescia, is available exclusively at the Pileggi on the Square salon.

Pictured on the right are her brand of lipstick and eyeshadow, which retail for $20 and $22 respectively. To learn more about Carie and her makeup, visit her official website.

Pileggi on the Square Salon
717 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 627-0565
www.pileggisalon.com

Gift of the Day: SA VA Gift Basket

Eric Smith — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:00:09 +0000

SA VA Gift Basket

Today’s Gift of the Day comes from SA VA in Rittenhouse Square. Located on 17th and Sansom, this fun fashion boutique even has a “Shop By Event” option on their online store, to help you pick out the perfect combination for a work day, night out, first date, etc.

Their stylish SA VA gift basket comes with their special wood-beaded clutch, a custom print scarf, lip gloss and a SA VA signature-scent Manuel Canovas candle. The basket retails for $75.

SA VA recently announced their pre-holiday sales earlier this week. $20 off $200 purchases, clearance items 75% off, and select items through out the store 30% off. Not bad!

SA VA
1700 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 587-0004
www.savafashion.com

Gift of the Day: With Love, Philadelphia XOXO Skate Deck

Eric Smith — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:00:07 +0000

Our With Love XOXO Skate Deck!

Next up on our Gift of the Day feature, is our very own With Love, Philadelphia XOXO skate deck.

That’s right, now skateboarders can show their love for both Philadelphia and this popular past time. The board is available in various sizes, and the all-terrain deck is constructed of hard-rock maple and emblazoned with our colorful With Love logos. There’s also another design in the shop, featuring the With Love logo in different languages in a repeat pattern.

The deck retails for $59.95, and can be purchased on gophila.com/buy.

With Love, XOXO Skate Deck
$59.95
www.gophila.com/buy

Gift of the Day: Face Primer From Ursula’s About Phace

Eric Smith — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:06 +0000

Today’s gift of the day comes from Ursula’s About Phace in Rittenhouse Square. Winner of Best of Philly in 2007 & 2009, and a frequent guest on CBS3 (check out this segment from November about sugaring), Ursula’s is quite the popular spot.

Ursula’s retexturizing face primer rubs on as a weightless silk veil, holds in moisture, and keeps makeup from fading away. The primer retails for $27.50, and is available in store.

Ursula’s About Phace
1700 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-5209
(215) 557-1562
www.aboutphace201.com

Gift of the Day: Sayami Squiggle Scarf from Scarlet Alley

Eric Smith — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:00:05 +0000

Sayami Squiggle Scarf from Scarlet Alley

The Sayami Squiggle Scarf from Scarlet… yeah, that’s a mouthful right there. But that’s okay. I’m willing to trip over my words, especially for such an excellent holiday gift pick.

You can pick up this extra-soft cashmere Squiggle Scarf (I love saying that) at Scarlett Alley, a boutique in Old City. It’s available in a number of colors, wraps around your neck, and stays in place. The scarves retail for $89.95.

So stop by the boutique, and try on a scarf. While you’re there, browse their costume jewelry selection. After-all, they won Best of Philly for Best Costume Jewelery this year.

Scarlett Alley
241 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1909
(215) 592-7898
www.scarlettalley.com

Gift of the Day: With Love, Philadelphia XOXO Tie

Eric Smith — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 18:00:02 +0000

Love fashion? Love Philadelphia? Love our friendly With Love campaign? Then check out today’s Gift of the Day… GPTMC’s With Love, Philadelphia XOXO Tie.

Made of 100% silky polyester, the tie features our playful With Love logo in various colors and languages. It’s available in the gophila.com/buy webstore, and retails for $39.95.

And today only, Zazzle is offering up $5 off shirt purchases. So why not pick out a With Love tee while you’re at it?

With Love, Philadelphia XOXO Tie
$39.95
www.gophila.com/buy