December 5, 2012
There’s a chill in the air, which means that the holidays are upon us. That, in turn, means that it’s time to start thinking about decorating and gifting. If you’re looking to go green — literally and figuratively — this holiday season, check out the annual Holiday Bazaar at Greensgrow Farms. The event runs two [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
This holiday season, Sister Cities Park is celebrating its first holiday season with a fun Winterfest celebration on Saturday, December 15, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Greet Santa Claus as he rides up the Benjamin Franklin Parkway by firetruck and then share your Christmas list with him after his arrival. Partake in festive activities like cookie decorating, [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
Santa Claus is taking time out of his global travels to pop by Philadelphia’s Frankford Hall this holiday season. This Sunday, December 9; Saturday, December 15; and Sunday, December 16, St. Nick will be visiting the Fishtown beer garden. In addition to photo opps and the chance to tell Santa what you want for Christmas, [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
The holiday season is a great time to check out the Independence Seaport Museum on the Delaware River Waterfront — they’ll once again be parading boats doused in illuminated color along the river in a show of seasonal spirit on Saturday, December 15. Get a look at the magical holiday display and even get to [...]
Read more»November 29, 2012
Rittenhouse Row celebrates the joyous season throughout the month beginning this weekend and every Saturday through December 15. Keeping with the festive spirit in preparation for the holidays, Rittenhouse Row will spread the cheer throughout Philadelphia with special events like free pictures with Santa at the TD Bank location on the corner of 18th and [...]
Read more»December 3, 2012
Labeled recently by Food & Wine magazine as an “Empire Builder”, Chef Michael Solomonov will offer tastes of all the traditional Hanukkah favorites this season with a dash of celebrity chef excellence to boost the authentic spices and flavors to a whole delicious new level. For $48 a person, this year’s Hanukkah menu offers six [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
Have you been to the Philadelphia Christmas Village in Love Park yet? If not, here’s a great opportunity: the village is hosting “Moonlight Shopping” this Saturday, December 15, staying open until 10 p.m. for late-night shoppers. Grab a cup of steaming hot cocoa or mulled wine and a fresh as-you-wait funnel cake as you browse [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
The Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a travesty of the highest order. That’s by design: the company, which pirouettes into the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts starting Thursday, December 13, specializes in satirizing dance, especially classical ballet. The parody is apparent from the moment the performers take the stage. It’s an all-male [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
Back for its second year in Northern Liberties is Krampuslauf, a fun-for-all winter festival. What is this Krampuslauf festival? A Krampus is a scary creature from the tales of the countries that make up the Alps. A Krampus, like the Grinch, is the opposite of Jolly Old St. Nicholas. Instead of rewarding the good children, [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
Nearly 200 cello players will gather in the Kimmel Center’s Commonwealth Plaza this Saturday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m. for the Philadelphia Orchestra’s Free Cello Play-In. The fun-for-all play-in is geared toward players of all levels, and musical selections will be varied, including everything from Bach to the Beatles, beloved holiday music and well-known favorites [...]
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