May 27, 2010
Can’t wait to check out the June 5 premiere of Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt? Well, here’s something to tide you over: visitphilly.com/cleopatra launched this week, providing all sorts of juicy info about that lady in the black eyeliner. On the site, you can get pumped for the exhibition by learning [...]
Read more»May 24, 2010
In anticipation of Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt — making its world premiere at The Franklin Institute on June 5 — several area journalists are visiting Egypt to get an up-close-and-personal look at the search for one of history’s most enigmatic women. In the below video, Action News’ Sarah Bloomquist previews [...]
Read more»May 12, 2010
Get your walking shoes on: Society Hill’s 32nd Annual Open House and Garden Tour will take place on Sunday, May 23, 2010, from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for this self-guided tour of 10+ private homes and gardens in one of our nation’s most historic neighborhoods, once frequented by such notable [...]
Read more»May 10, 2010
Do you like music? How about charitable efforts that help out the community? How about both? This Sunday (May 16), visitors to the Point Breeze neighborhood’s outdoor Concert Garden (2056-58 Ellsworth Street) will be treated to a jazz serenade, the first in the neighborhood’s Summer Jazz Series taking place from 1-5 p.m. every third Sunday of [...]
Read more»May 5, 2010
Tickets are now on sale for Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, making its world premiere at The Franklin Institute from June 5, 2010 – January 2, 2011. If the only thing you know about Cleopatra is that Elizabeth Taylor played her in a movie, here are some quick facts: 1) She [...]
Read more»April 8, 2010
This Saturday evening from 10 – 3:30 a.m. (!!!), get your party on — with a fitness twist — at Bodyrock Bootcamp Gym‘s Get Fresh party. Some background info: Located in West Philly, Bodyrock has an…interesting approach to fitness. Set on helping you master your body before you hit the weights, they swear they can [...]
Read more»March 29, 2010
If I didn’t know Philadelphia meant “brotherly love,” I might assume it meant “food utopia.” Such is the splendor of the dining situation here, where you can choose from amazing steakhouses, taquerias, food carts and tapas joints for each meal. So I can only nod knowingly — and get a little hungry for lunch — [...]
Read more»March 22, 2010
Bibou, Osteria, Vetri Zahav and Stephen Starr are among the finalists for the 2010 James Beard Foundation Awards, as Grub Street Philadelphia reports. Here’s the breakdown: Best New Restaurant - Bibou Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic - Michael Solomonov, Zahav - Jeff Michaud, Osteria Outstanding Restaurateur - Stephen Starr, Stephen Starr Organization Outstanding Service - Vetri Congratulations [...]
Read more»February 18, 2010
Known as the Oscars for foodies, the James Beard Foundation Awards unveiled its semifinalists today, confirming what you uwishunu readers already know: Philadelphia’s got some fantastic restaurants. Special props to Bibou (two nominations), Tria (two nominations), Vetri (three nominations) and newcomer Koo Zee Doo (four nominations) for representing Philadelphia so tastily. Stay tuned for the [...]
Read more»February 11, 2010
Much has been made of the fact that Valentine’s Day falls on the upcoming three-day weekend: the perfect time to snuggle up, give your sweetie a dozen roses, yada yada yada. But, lest we forget, it’s Presidents’ Day Weekend too! And the perfect way to pay your respects to the red, white and blue this [...]
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