November 21, 2011
A night filled with local talent and the sounds of the Irish come together at the third annual fundraiser Craicdown! held on Thursday, December 8 at World Cafe Live, rescheduled from November 8. Philadelphia-based non-profit theater company Inis Nua, known for their Irish, Scottish, English and Wales contemporary theater performances, is hosting this third annual [...]
Read more»November 15, 2011
Reading Terminal Market is serving up more than just good eats this holiday season, with the return of the Reading Terminal Holiday Railroad, kicking off Friday, November 25 and running through Saturday, December 31. The ornate model railroad display, a must on your holiday to-do list this year, measures in at a whopping 500 square [...]
Read more»November 10, 2011
This weekend the chic Northern Liberties eco-fashion store Arcadia Boutique is hosting its annual Denim Brunch, with delicious eats and fabulous denim perfect for holiday gift giving or some weekend shopping. 25% off designer denim, brunch cocktails and snacks from Soy Café, complimentary hems, jeans for $50 and more can be found at the annual [...]
Read more»November 7, 2011
Celebrate the simplistic and beautiful art of paper at the one-of-a-kind Book Paper Scissors book fair, taking place at the Parkway Central Library on Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Channel your inner bookworm and peruse the fair filled with handmade paper and prints, origami, blank books, artists’ books, sculptures and jewelry, [...]
Read more»October 26, 2011
Embrace the vibrant fall colors of Bucks County and celebrate autumn with scenic landscapes, treats galore and artisan vendors at the 2011 Peddler’s Village Apple Festival. This year, the festival will take place Saturday, November 5 and Sunday, November 6 from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. in the quaint Bucks County town, offering fun and scrumptious activities [...]
Read more»October 14, 2011
Why do you live in Philadelphia, or why are you visiting? Do you love the cheesesteaks and the sports teams, the vibrant culinary scene, the diversity of the neighborhoods, the spirit of the city? The Philadelphia History Museum invites you to share your Philadelphia spirit with an interview for its latest exhibit, Finding Philadelphia, opening [...]
Read more»October 7, 2011
The extremely popular, nationally syndicated music and interview station WXPN World Café is turning 20! And they want you to join them in celebrating their 20th anniversary throughout the month of October with special programs (including a beer week!) concerts, and a weekend-long anniversary musical special. As a special program during the month of October, [...]
Read more»October 5, 2011
On Sunday, October 9 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., the streets of Chestnut Hill will ring in autumn as the town celebrates the season with their annual Fall for the Arts Festival, an all-day event that showcases local artistic talent, delicious eats and live entertainment. The festival, taking place on Germantown Avenue between Willow Grove and [...]
Read more»September 27, 2011
With fall rapidly approaching, embrace the change of season with a day of fun fall activities for the whole family in a picture perfect Philadelphia landscape: the Morris Arboretum. The 92-acre arboretum hosts its annual Fall Festival on Sunday, October 2 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m., featuring seasonal arts and crafts such as pumpkin painting and [...]
Read more»September 14, 2011
Start fall off the right way with Shady Brook Farm’s Apple Festival weekend, two days of apple picking, delicious treats, and fun fall activities next weekend, September 17-18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The weekend features hayrides, apple picking, and delicious homemade apple treats such as mouth-watering candy apples, all from Shady Brook’s own farm. Once you’ve [...]
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