May 1, 2013
Little known fact, the largest 10-mile race in America takes place right here in Philadelphia and is none other than the annual Blue Cross Broad Street Run. The Broad Street Run is truly a sign of spring, and it’s scheduled for this Sunday, May 5. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. at Broad Street and [...]
Read more»April 22, 2013
On Thursday, May 2, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts hosts the final installment this season of its always-awesome PAFA After Dark event. Astronomy lovers, mark your calendars for this galactic evening. This month’s event, Art After Dark: Spaced Out, celebrates National Space Day which falls on Friday, May 3. A number of great [...]
Read more»April 18, 2013
Looking for the next great American artist? Art aficionados in Philadelphia know that the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts’ (PAFA) annual display of the works of its students is worth seeking out. Both a school and museum of fine art, PAFA trains the next generation and exhibits local and national masters such as Charles [...]
Read more»April 4, 2013
Top Chef-winner chef Kevin Sbraga sends his dinner guests’ taste buds on a seasonal journey this month with the latest mulit-course tasting menu at his namesake restaurant. The new spring-focused, six-course bill of fare is available Monday through Thursday at Sbraga’s interactive chef’s counter throughout the month of April. This month, the chef’s counter menu [...]
Read more»March 29, 2013
The Female Gaze: Women Artists Making Their World at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is slowly winding down. Before the exhibit ends, PAFA will host an artist talk with English-born Sue Coe on Thursday, April 4 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Much of Sue Coe’s artwork is on display at PAFA, and the [...]
Read more»March 25, 2013
On Wednesday, April 3 at 6 p.m., Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts presents the final installment of The Review Panel Philadelphia, a series of discussions that focus on contemporary art. The event is free and led by art critic and art writer David Cohen. Along with a panel of art critics, Cohen selected four [...]
Read more»March 22, 2013
The Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) kicks off next week, on March 28, and it’s officially time to get psyched for the bonanza of arts and cultural events coming our way. Today, catch a festive pop-up parade and get ready for the city to be inundated with events surrounding PIFA and its theme, [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
On Tuesday, April 23 from 6 to 9 p.m., a number of notable Philly chefs will battle it out to create the top global street food-inspired dishes during Eat Along the Street (E.A.T.S.) Philly 2013 , a festive event spearheaded by Chef Moon Krapugthong of Manayunk’s Chabaa Thai and Yanako. Participating chefs include Aimee Olexy [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
The popular musical Sister Act arrives at the Academy of Music on Tuesday, April 2 and will be entertaining guests with its catchy songs until Sunday, April 7. Though a touring show, this performance has a few Philadelphia tie-ins: Sister Act is set in our fair city in 1973. Plus, Philly native Ta’Rea Campbell stars [...]
Read more»March 15, 2013
PAFA After Dark is back with a new theme for March. PAFA After Dark: Word Play is set for Thursday, March 21 from 6 to 9 p.m. and will include all of the fun, artsy and entertaining events we’ve come to expect at PAFA’s after-hours social events. This month, the fun continues with an extra [...]
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