May 23, 2013
The Memorial Day holiday is fast approaching, so start the long weekend early and head out tonight to enjoy dinner alfresco or a number of the events lined up for this evening. Though storms may be in the forecast, cross your fingers and don a cocktail dress to fete the Mural Arts Program, or head [...]
Read more»May 21, 2013
Anyone who has slipped on a pair of famed shoe designer Stuart Weitzman’s heels knows that the man must have conceptualized his footwear in a dream. It’s appropriate, then, that Weitzman will help to launch Dreamers and Doers, the National Museum of American Jewish History’s new speaker series on Wednesday, June 12. Intending to relay [...]
Read more»April 8, 2013
Break out those green thumbs and learn the ins and outs of all types of gardening during spring events presented by the experts at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). Served up with wine and cheese, the springtime series welcomes PHS members and the public alike to garden-centric events on select evenings at PHS’ Center City [...]
Read more»April 4, 2013
In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, the Mercer Museum in charming Doylestown, Pa. hosts Turning Points, an interactive exhibit bringing to life Civil War history. The exhibit includes more than 300 items from the Civil War era. Check out letters, portraits, audio recordings and more from local soldiers and civilians. The [...]
Read more»January 30, 2013
New York Times food writer Mark Bittman is coming to Congregation Rodeph Shalom on March 13 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the What Is Your Food Worth? series, a conversation about food, ethics, sustainability and eating Jewish. Bittman will be on hand to talk about “The Future of Food” and how eating a healthier and more socially conscious diet is better for the planet, your body, animal welfare and more. The program is free and open to the public; however, RSVP is required. Visit whatisyourfoodworth.com for more info and to RSVP. [What Is Your Food Worth]
December 31, 2012
Water is everywhere. But how safe is it? On January 15, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will tackle the issue by hosting a talk called “Our Water, Our Health: Are We in Danger?” The discussion will feature noted biologist, author and environmentalist Sandra Steingraber. Steingraber, who is also a cancer survivor, will [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
In conjunction with the November issue, “The New Philly: The Innovation Issue,” Philadelphia Magazine is throwing the city’s first-ever Thinkfest, a two-day celebration of Philadelphia’s bright future and the people who are leading us there. The event will take place at the Rittenhouse Hotel right on Rittenhouse Square this Friday and Saturday, November 30-December 1. [...]
Read more»September 21, 2012
The Pennsylvania Conference for Women, the largest women’s conference in the state, returns to Philadelphia’s Pennsylvania Convention Center on Tuesday, October 2. The annual conference first opened its doors in 2004, and since then it has grown to attract more than 5,000 attendees. It’s a one-day professional and personal development event for women that features [...]
Read more»November 1, 2011
Awesome (architecture) event alert: Tod Williams and Billie Tsien, the architects of the new Barnes Foundation on the Parkway, will be coming to the Free Library of Philadelphia for a special evening discussion and presentation about the building of the new Barnes. In September 2007, Williams and Tsien were chosen by the Barnes Foundation to [...]
Read more»August 12, 2011
This fall, the Free Library of Philadelphia will once again host its popular event series, Author Events, bringing major acclaimed authors to the area and showcasing local writers. Each Author Event will be held in the Montgomery Auditorium downstairs in the Parkway Central Library. Highlights include a Q&A session with the author, and a book [...]
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