January 9, 2013
Teuscher Chocolates, whose Philly outpost is one of only ten in the U.S., has been declared the Best Chocolate in the World by National Geographic who, just over a year ago, gave us some dessert love by naming Capogiro the #1 ice cream spot in the world. Dolf Teuscher founded his chocolate house 70 years ago, and today the company flies its handmade confections weekly to its kitchens around the world. Teuscher’s specialty is its champagne truffles, a blend of cream, butter and chocolate with champagne cream center. For more on Philly-made chocolate, see our roundup. [Nat Geo]
January 9, 2013
It’s been a whirlwind two years, and certainly bittersweet to be hanging up my hat as Editor of Uwishunu.com later today. I’m honored to be joining the esteemed company of alumni Uwishunu editors Eric Smith and Brennen Lukas. I could wax on about the best moments I’ve had running this fantastic website, but I thought [...]
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Brian Sanders’ dance company JUNK will once again thrill audiences with the return of “Snowball,” a winter benefit at the University of The Arts on Saturday, January 19. The one-night fundraiser transforms Hamilton Hall into a festive winter wonderland, including an indoor snowball fight, suggested winter white attire (awards will be given for the most [...]
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Cool news: a new report released this week by ArtPlace, a collaboration of leading national foundations and federal agencies committed to accelerating “creative placemaking,” identifies Old City as one of America’s Top 12 ArtPlaces. What’s an ArtPlace, you ask? A community exceptionally successful in combining the arts, artists and venues for creativity and expression with [...]
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If you’ve never seen a Jen Childs show — with her as writer, director, on stage or all of the above — you’ve never lived. Seriously: Jen, co-founder of 1812 Productions, is quite possibly the funniest woman in Philadelphia. Next up at Act II Playhouse: Why I’m Scared Of Dance By Jen Childs. It’s on [...]
Read more»January 7, 2013
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer will host the Seventh Annual Lemon Ball this Saturday, January 12 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. The Lemon Ball is an evening of cocktails, dinner, raffle, silent and live auctions and entertainment bringing together supporters of the Foundation’s mission – a cure for all kids with cancer. The [...]
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Today in design news: the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) has announced that, thanks to a $250,000 grant from the Richard C. von Hess Foundation, the institution is planning to build a brand new Works on Paper Gallery in the Furness-designed Historic Landmark Building on the Avenue of the Arts. More than 9,500 [...]
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Bummed about the winter weather? Here’s something to look forward to. Save the date: Center City District Restaurant Week returns later this month, running from January 20-25 and January 27-February 1. Once again more than 120 restaurants in Center City will offer three-course dinners for only $35 per person and a three-course lunch for $20. [...]
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Still recovering from New Year’s? Ready to get up and at ‘em again this weekend? Looking for something fun to do that’s indoors? We’ve got plenty of events and activities to satisfy those conditions, and, more below: Friday, January 4 First Friday in Manayunk, Kennett Square, Old City, Northern Liberties, on Frankford Avenue, Mt. Airy and Chestnut Hill First Friday at the [...]
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January 28, 2013 marks the 200th publication anniversary of Jane Austen’s iconic novel Pride and Prejudice. In honor of the special occasion, the Free Library is hosting “Pride and Prejudice at 200,” a day-long celebration of the novel at the Parkway Central Library, neighborhood libraries around the city and online at freelibrary.org. See below for [...]
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