August 23, 2010
This is not the place to recount the long and infamous history of Philadelphia sports fans — their passion hitting a level of obsessiveness beyond most. Now is the time, though, to look forward to the return of The Philly Fan, the one-man hit show starring Barrymore Award winner Tom McCarthy and written by award-winning [...]
Read more»August 17, 2010
This weekend, the Hardy Plant Society is hosting their annual Fall Gardeners’ Market, inviting several nurseries and artists from around the region to come sell their plants and crafts. They’ve expanded their offerings this year and are now including botanical-themed gift items, like jewelry and pottery. The Gardeners’ Market is free and open to the [...]
Read more»August 16, 2010
The Fox Chase Reading Series continues this weekend, with another fine selection of local poets reading outdoors, this time at the historic Ryerss Museum & Library. Participating poets include Diane Sahms-Guarnieri, Carlos Soto Roman, Patrick Lucy, Rodger Lowenthal, Catherine Staples, Jacob Russell, and G Emil Reutter. The reading is free, and starts at 1pm, wrapping [...]
Read more»August 12, 2010
Starting on Wednesday, August 18th, Chef Jose Garces’ Old City restaurant Amada will host a special $55 Heirloom Tomato Chef’s Tasting Menu. The four-course tasting menu will include: Tomate Coca, a crispy flat bread with tomato sofriget sauce and Manchego cheese, topped with herb-marinated heirloom tomatoes; Salmorejo Soup, chilled heirloom tomato soup garnished with farm-fresh [...]
Read more»August 11, 2010
The Amberella Gallery in Northern Liberties is launching a new exhibition this Saturday, August 14th, and they want you to come out for the opening reception. Entitled Planchette, the exhibit is” a collection of paintings, writings, and miniature altars based around the on-going discourse between [participating artists] J.L. Schnabel and Danielle Vogel.” The opening reception [...]
Read more»August 11, 2010
Need to beat the heat? The Constitution Center is hosting a special event this Saturday, August 14th, inviting visitors to do just that. Entitled Beating the Heat: Long Philadelphia Summers, this program explores why Summer is such a riveting time in our city’s history. You’ll learn about the Constitution Convention in 1787, the tragic Yellow [...]
Read more»August 10, 2010
Heads up, tickets to this year’s Liberty Medal ceremony at the National Constitution Center are up for grabs starting tomorrow, at 10am, Wednesday, August 11th. Ticket availability is limited, and are offered up on a first come, first served basis. Tickets for this event are free. The ceremony is set to take place on Monday, [...]
Read more»August 10, 2010
At the end of August, the Please Touch Museum is hosting their first annual Stroller in the Park event, a 5K walk promoting healthy, active living. The walk begins at Memorial Hall on Sunday, August 29th, at 8am, and will follow the newly created 5k path in Fairmount Park. The path is designed to start [...]
Read more»August 9, 2010
This Saturday and Sunday, August 14th and 15th, stop by the Academy of Natural Sciences for their annual Bug Fest, a celebration of all things creepy and/or crawly. This is the third year the Academy has hosted the event, and this one will center around Lorenzo Langstroth, the father of American beekeeping. During the weekend-long [...]
Read more»August 9, 2010
Love music? How about wine? Excellent. Continue reading. Until the end of the month, you can catch Summer Nights Under the Stars, every Friday at the Chaddsford Winery. Admission is only $22, and guests can look forward to live music in the winery’s beautiful outdoor setting, whilst sipping on crisp glasses of wine. The concerts [...]
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