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 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 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»November 6, 2012
Brace yourselves: we’re about to reveal some mind-blowing, stomach-growling, chop-licking information that’s the definition of drool-worthy and perhaps a good enough reason to jump start your New Year’s resolution to hit up the gym more than three times a year. Chef Joe Cicala of Le Virtu has announced that Sunday, December 16, his Abruzzo-inspired resto [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
Come all ye carolers for a holiday singalong around the Christmas Tree in one of Philadelphia’s favorite parks, located in the off-the-beaten-path part of West Philly which locals know and love for its community vibe, quaint cafes and charming city blocks. And as far as the caroling goes, don’t knock it ’til you try it [...]
Read more»November 12, 2012
The actors may be silent, but the audience won’t be able to keep quiet when 1812 Productions presents Dave and Aaron Go to Work, opening at Plays & Players Theatre on November 29. You just can’t help but laugh out loud at the antics that go on in this wordless comedy about two friends in [...]
Read more»October 22, 2012
Great minds think alike. Or do they? Well, that depends on who those minds are and the subject matter. But if those two minds are the father of modern psychology and a young author destined for literary fame, you can count on spirited discussions offering much food for thought. That’s just what you get with [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
The story of Cinderella gets a fresh spin when Arden Children’s Theatre presents this classic tale, starting on November 28. In this version, Cinderella is extremely feisty, the stepsisters are twins, the prince plays a larger role than usual and Mozart makes an appearance. When it comes to children’s fare, the Arden Theatre Company looks [...]
Read more»December 17, 2012
Longwood Gardens is one of the Philadelphia region’s most special attractions, a lush world of exotic flowers and plants, with each season bringing a different pleasure: spring magnolias and azaleas; summer roses and water lilies; fall foliage and chrysanthemums; and winter camellias, orchids and palms. This season is an extra-special time to visit Longwood Gardens, [...]
Read more»December 13, 2012
The weather outside is kind of frightful — but here’s something delightful: Audrey Claire COOK is feting the season with a “12 Days Of COOKmas” promotion. Today through Christmas Eve, December 13-24, enjoy a daily rotating discount on different items in COOK’s impressive inventory. The collaborative kitchen/classroom has a highly curated pantry of cookware, [...]
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