January 11, 2013
In a cold weather conundrum? Find refuge at the American Swedish Historical Museum during their annual Pea Soup and Punsch Supper on Saturday, January 26. The Ärtsoppa och Punsch supper dates back to the medieval times and is served as a hearty winter meal before Friday fasting. The loaded ladles of Swedish pea soup start [...]
Read more»January 3, 2013
Celebrate all things winter and music at the Piazza on Saturday, January 26 from noon-5 p.m. as Radio 104.5′s Winter Jam returns by popular demand for the third annual outdoor winter festival. The fest is a mecca for winter sports lovers and music mavens. Feel the action of the Winter X Games while checking out [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
The Philadelphia Orchestra is planning a stellar evening to celebrate the 156th Anniversary of the Academy of Music on Saturday, January 26. None other than internationally acclaimed actor (and noted Philadelphia Union fan) Hugh Jackman will be joining the orchestra’s much-awaited brand new Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin to lead the acclaimed ensemble in a magical [...]
Read more»December 21, 2012
Being a lowly assistant to an onerous boss can be a real drag, or it can be the source of scathing wit, as happens with Assistance, an Off-Broadway hit that begins an uproarious one-month run at The Wilma Theater on January 2. This sharply written show makes keen observations of office politics as seen through [...]
Read more»January 8, 2013
If you’ve never seen a Jen Childs show — with her as writer, director, on stage or all of the above — you’ve never lived. Seriously: Jen, co-founder of 1812 Productions, is quite possibly the funniest woman in Philadelphia. Next up at Act II Playhouse: Why I’m Scared Of Dance By Jen Childs. It’s on [...]
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»January 8, 2013
Arden Theatre makes its first foray into presenting the work of Nobel Prize winner Samuel Beckett by beginning at the end. Endgame, that is; a stellar example of theater of the absurd that is also one of Beckett’s most celebrated works. Opening on January 16, the one-act play presents four actors in an ambiguous setting. [...]
Read more»October 15, 2012
100 years ago, on April 15, 1912, the world’s largest ship of its time sank into the depths of the ocean after colliding with an iceberg, tragically claiming more than 1,500 lives and bringing to a halt the world’s unshakeable confidence in modern technology. The Franklin Institute is honoring the centennial anniversary of one of [...]
Read more»January 16, 2013
Le Viet is providing hungry Philadelphians with a dinner deal that is almost too good to be true. From January 20-February 1, from 5-10 p.m., enjoy a three-course dinner for only $16.95. Guests have their choice of a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a meat lover, the options from [...]
Read more»January 7, 2013
With just two actors and a bare stage, playwright Duncan Macmillan’s Lungs explores a big topic that has perplexed couples throughout the ages: Is now a good time to have a baby? The intimate drama, presented by Luna Theater Luna Theater, starting January 25, proves the weighty question can sure shake up a romantic relationship. [...]
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