May 10, 2013
In an alternate universe where Willy Wonka serves up chocolate eroticism and sugared sensuality, it might not be difficult to imagine the perennial Gobstopper replaced by a treat called “Bootycandy.” While it may not be hitting real-world snack shelves any time soon, Bootycandy will titillate your theatrical taste-buds as The Wilma Theater’s season closer, running [...]
Read more»May 9, 2013
Across the globe, museums are celebrating their important role in modern society with the annual International Museum Day. Take part by taking advantage of free admission and other cool discounts at participating local museums on Saturday, May 18. In addition to International Museum Day, another free-for-all festivity, Art Museum Day, also offers participants free admission. [...]
Read more»May 8, 2013
One of Philly’s best outdoor craft bazaars is back, just in time for Mother’s Day. With more than 150 local and national artists selected to set up shop outdoors for two days at the Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing, May 11-12, the annual Spring Art Star Craft Bazaar definitely won’t disappoint. Rain or shine, shoppers [...]
Read more»May 7, 2013
Take in fine-art masterpieces, sip cocktails and enjoy conversation with like-minded professionals this Friday, May 10, at The Barnes Foundation with its Young Professionals Friday Night spring soiree. Celebrating the one-year anniversary of the Barnes’ opening on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the “spring into style”-themed event is set to be a festive affair. The recently [...]
Read more»May 6, 2013
The circus comes to town in a big way at the end of the month with the return of Cirque du Soleil to the Philadelphia area, bringing its new big-top production Totem to town, May 30-June 23. After its March U.S. premiere in New York, Totem makes its second stop in the Philadelphia area on [...]
Read more»May 6, 2013
For the second year in a row, the Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen has partnered with the Friends of Rittenhouse Square and Philadelphia Parks & Recreation to present the Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair this weekend, May 10-12. This vibrant and festive event celebrates the work of the innovative craftspeople who take everyday, functional items and [...]
Read more»May 3, 2013
Drumroll, please. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Center City Jazz Festival makes its return Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11. Festival founder and musician Ernest Stuart — who began the festival last year with a Kickstarter campaign and a dream — brings his music fest back in 2013, but this [...]
Read more»May 3, 2013
To commemorate its one-year anniversary on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, the Barnes Foundation is set to debut a special exhibition featuring the work of contemporary artist Ellsworth Kelly, the sculptor whose 40-foot abstract work Barnes Totem welcomes visitors from the head of a reflecting pool on the north side of the building. Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture [...]
Read more»May 3, 2013
Opening this weekend at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia’s own multimedia artist Candy Coated (a.k.a. Candy Depew) reinterprets children’s fancy dress costumes from the permanent collection of the museum in CandyCoated Wonderland, a Perelman Building-housed exhibit. A multimedia sculptor who earned her MFA from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University and previously [...]
Read more»May 2, 2013
Lovers of all things handmade and local, this one’s for you. A brand-new open-air market established by local Philadelphians makes its debut at 23rd and Arch Streets this spring, and intends to stay for the long haul to keep Philly shopping outdoors all the way through November 23. PHAIR brings an exciting mix of vendors [...]
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