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»November 14, 2011
Can you believe Thanksgiving is a little over a week away? If the thought of crowded groceries, long hours in the kitchen and endless piles of dirty dishes makes you shudder, let the professionals at one of Philadelphia’s top restaurants handle your Thanksgiving dinner this year. From sumptuous multi-course meals to belt-loosening buffets, there are [...]
Read more»December 7, 2009
Even though they just had an epic sale and party over Black Friday, the Bus Stop Boutique is gearing up for another day of sales and celebrating. After all, the holiday season is officially upon us. Thursday, the charming little boutique in Queen Village will host a special sale, offering 10% off any purchase, with [...]
Read more»December 2, 2009
I love craft fairs, especially around the holidays. I can usually find a ton of great, handmade Christmas gifts for my friends and family, and the money I spend goes back into Philadelphia’s wonderful artistic community. So you better believe I’ll be stopping by the Crafty Balboa Holiday event at the Broad Street Ministry this [...]
Read more»December 2, 2009
It is tradition in my family to watch White Christmas at least once during the holiday season, and it always gives me the warm fuzzies. This year, I’ll be lucky enough to catch the show at the Kimmel Center. The Broadway Series at the Academy of Music is featuring Irving Berlin’s White Christmas through December [...]
Read more»December 2, 2009
It seems like the NKCDC always have something clever up their sleeves for First Friday in Kensington and Fishtown. Which is no surprise, considering these are the same people who bring us the wildly quirky Kinetic Sculpture Derby each year. And this Friday, they’ve teamed up with the Fishtown Area Business Association to throw the [...]
Read more»December 2, 2009
Enter to win a gift of your choosing from our Philadelphia Holiday Gift Guide. One lucky winner will get to choose from 15 locally sold gifts. Check back daily, at 1PM, for new gifts each day now through mid December. Even if you don’t win, you might discover a great gift idea. Behold, this wonderful [...]
Read more»December 1, 2009
Enter to win a gift of your choosing from our Philadelphia Holiday Gift Guide. One lucky winner will get to choose from 15 locally sold gifts. Check back daily, at 1PM, for new gifts each day now through mid December. Even if you don’t win, you might discover a great gift idea. Today’s holiday gift [...]
Read more»December 1, 2009
For about 150 years, it hasn’t really been Christmastime until Ebenezer Scrooge learned about that season’s spirit. The Walnut Street Theatre for Kids is putting on a musical production of A Christmas Carol that will run weekends from Dec. 5-19. The Charles Dickens classic, first published in 1843, shows how some ghostly guests visit Scrooge [...]
Read more»December 1, 2009
On Saturday, December 19th, the Omni Hotel in Old City is hosting a special Nutcracker Brunch. Guests can expect a visit from Santa, the Sugarplum Fairy, and the Mouse King from the Pennsylvania Ballet’s production of the Nutcracker. The Omni has a pretty extensive brunch menu planned. Their small plates and appetizers include California sushi [...]
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