March 20, 2013
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] Today, winter is officially over. And [...]
Read more»March 19, 2013
To help cap off its yearlong bicentennial celebration, The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University has teamed up with Art in City Hall to present Library of Life, a juried art exhibit that centers on humankind’s impact on the natural world. More than 40 artists were selected by Jennifer Sontchi, the Director of Exhibits [...]
Read more»March 14, 2013
Philadelphia is a great place to be on a budget. Many of our museums, theaters and historical landmarks often offer discounted tickets and cheap events on certain days. Plus, many of our great attractions are just inexpensive — or free! — to begin with. No matter what your budget is, this list encompasses plenty of [...]
Read more»December 5, 2012
The next tree lighting in Philadelphia is taking place tonight in Love Park at 5 p.m. Lisa Nutter, Philadelphia’s First Lady, will do the honors of illuminating the holiday trees all around Love Park, including the official City Hall Christmas tree, a 38-foot LED tree boasting thousands of colorful lights. She’ll be accompanied by a [...]
Read more»November 30, 2012
Due to the construction at City Hall (renovating Dilworth Plaza, to include an ice rink — yay!) Philadelphia’s official Christmas tree will once again be located at the Christmas Village in Love Park this year. The 38-foot LED tree will light up with thousands of colorful lights on Wednesday, December 5 at 5 p.m. Lisa [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
The holiday season doesn’t truly start until resplendent Christmas trees are erected and bedecked all around the city. Luckily, this week sees the beginning of Christmas tree lighting celebrations at many of Philadelphia’s iconic outdoor locations, including Rittenhouse Square and Love Park. The festivities all involve more than just the flick of a switch. Hot [...]
Read more»October 24, 2012
In honor of National Food Day 2012, an annual celebration of healthy, affordable and sustainable food, the Philadelphia Mobile Food Association is assembling a special National Food Day Food Truck Pop-Up today, Wednesday, October 24, inside the City Hall courtyard. It’s the first time ever that food trucks will be serving lunch inside the City [...]
Read more»October 15, 2012
Co-presented by Art in City Hall and the office of Councilwoman María-Quiñonez-Sánchez, the 2012 edition of Diálogo 365 opens its doors to Carpe Diem, an exhibition showcasing the work of the region’s emerging and establishedLatino, Latin American and Caribbean artists this Thursday, October 18. Carpe Diem is the fourth installment of Casa de Venezuela’s annual art exhibition dedicated to promoting the [...]
Read more»October 12, 2012
October is Mural Arts Month, so what better time to put the spotlight on an inspiring new interactive art program to this city — the home of the largest public art program in the United States? If you follow this link, you can compose your own Haiku — one of those clever little 5,7,5 syllable [...]
Read more»October 2, 2012
Philadelphia Hospitality, Inc. would like to make you feel right at home this month with a whole schedule of tours exhibiting some of the most must-see attractions along the Avenue of the Arts. Whether you’re a city resident or just passing through, it’s likely you’ve never gotten a proper tour of places like the Kimmel [...]
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