December 27, 2012
The New York Times calls Pig Iron “One of the few groups successfully taking theatre in new directions,” and Hogs and Kisses, in all its debaucherous glory, most definitely remains right on par with that description. Where else can you see such a highly acclaimed rock ‘n roll cabaret — for a good cause? Featuring [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
Come all ye carolers for a holiday singalong around the Christmas Tree in one of Philadelphia’s favorite parks, located in the off-the-beaten-path part of West Philly which locals know and love for its community vibe, quaint cafes and charming city blocks. And as far as the caroling goes, don’t knock it ’til you try it [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
From Christmas until New Year’s Day, school vacation and a typically slow work week give you the perfect inspiration to get out in Philadelphia for an action-packed week of holiday events. One of the most anticipated happenings of New Year’s Week, the conclusion of a jam-packed holiday season, is the annual and iconic Mummers Parade, [...]
Read more»December 10, 2012
In celebration of the 200th birthday of one of literature’s most iconic authors, Charles Dickens, the Free Library of Philadelphia has been hosting special Dickensian events all year. The Year of the Dickens still has one whole month of celebrating left. And many of the continuing events coincide perfectly with the winter holidays to make [...]
Read more»December 7, 2012
Philadelphia is home to some of the most impressive and unique museums in all the world. Let us not forget that in addition to beautiful galleries and treasure-packed collections, nearly every museum has its own gift shop full of merchandise that could end up being exactly what the hard-to-gift might genuinely get excited about this [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
The holiday season is a great time to check out the Independence Seaport Museum on the Delaware River Waterfront — they’ll once again be parading boats doused in illuminated color along the river in a show of seasonal spirit on Saturday, December 15. Get a look at the magical holiday display and even get to [...]
Read more»December 3, 2012
Beginning at the opening reception this Thursday, December 6, you can see Philadelphia in a day through the perspective of 1,800 beginner, amateur and professional photographers at the 2012 Philly Photo Day exhibition. Back on October 26, The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center (PPAC) launched the biggest ever Philly Photo Day during which everyone in the [...]
Read more»December 3, 2012
Labeled recently by Food & Wine magazine as an “Empire Builder”, Chef Michael Solomonov will offer tastes of all the traditional Hanukkah favorites this season with a dash of celebrity chef excellence to boost the authentic spices and flavors to a whole delicious new level. For $48 a person, this year’s Hanukkah menu offers six [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
Cantina Dos Segundos is giving you a whole new celebration of what, to them, is holy, throughout the month of December. Consider this your Tequila-fied Advent Calendar: from December 1 until Feliz Navidad, the 25 Days of Tequila will allow you to count down the days to Christmas with tons of drink deals, prizes, surprises, [...]
Read more»November 29, 2012
One of Philadelphia’s most beloved homes to anthropological artifacts from around the world, The Penn Museum, is the perfect place to go to revel in the tremendous diversity of holiday celebrations. On Sunday, December 2, just in time for the holiday season, the museum will host an afternoon of family-friendly activities centered around international holiday [...]
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