August 9, 2010
Though I’d salivated every time I’d walked past, I’d never actually been to Union Trust Steakhouse before. I had never ventured inside the restaurant, housed in a former bank with magnificent vaulted ceilings, because I’d thought of it as a fine dining establishment with an extravagant atmosphere that I’d have to plunk down quite the [...]
Read more»June 10, 2010
If you’re up for an unusual experience, remotely interested in science or theater, or just looking for something out of the ordinary to do with your evening, boy have I got the show for you. SURVIVE! is an original immersive work of environmental theatre unlike anything you’ve seen before. Swim Pony Performing Arts, a new [...]
Read more»June 7, 2010
There are so many awesome Philly Beer Week events that it’s tough to decide which ones to go to. The bars you already know and love aren’t going anywhere, so why not try out something new? Since it just opened last month, chances are you haven’t been to City Tap House yet. And trust me, [...]
Read more»June 1, 2010
Swim Pony Performing Arts is a brand new Philly-based theatre company established by a performing arts collective that’s put on Fringe Festival hits for the past three years. They are dedicated to producing adventurous and experimental work, which also means work that is entirely original. No Shakespeare here, folks! Instead they’re presenting the world premiere [...]
Read more»May 26, 2010
I was distraught when Little Fish, my favorite BYO in Bella Vista, shut its doors. Fortunately, though, I won’t be deprived of what I consider to be the best seafood in the city. That’s because the chef of Little Fish, Mike Stollenwerk, recently opened a larger restaurant, Fish, at 17th and Lombard. A full dinner [...]
Read more»April 19, 2010
Theatre Exile is known as one of Philly’s edgier theatre companies, so it’s no surprise that they took a risk by eschewing flashier plays to present Irish playwright Conor McPherson’s Shining City as their final production of the season. The mood is generally calm and subdued – all the better to see the characters’ angst [...]
Read more»April 16, 2010
I’ve waxed poetic about my love for BalletX an embarrassing number of times already, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. The edgy, modern dance company is presenting their Spring Series performance this weekend only at the Wilma Theatre, and if you have even a passing interest in performing arts, you should do you best [...]
Read more»April 13, 2010
Watching a dance performance is all well and good (especially if it’s by BalletX), but have you ever wondered what actually goes into the creation of a piece? Now you can find out. In conjunction with their Spring Series, which runs April 14th through 18th, BalletX is hosting a free lecture and demonstration that will [...]
Read more»April 8, 2010
Hooray! It’s BalletX time again! I’ve developed a love for modern dance in the past couple of years, and this company is one of the main reasons. They take ballet – which to lots of people connotes a stuffy, fancy, boring style of dance – and make it something new and exciting that you can’t [...]
Read more»March 30, 2010
After three years of preparation, The National Constitution Center opened a fabulous new temporary exhibit last month. The exhibit, Ancient Rome & America, covers 8000 square feet of museum space and displays over 300 ancient artifacts along with modern and colonial pieces. Having studied classics in college and being an American history buff, this was [...]
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