March 11, 2013
Mandy Patinkin, Emmy and Tony Award-winner, as well as star of Showtime’s current hit series Homeland, will be performing in a rare Philadelphia appearance with Intercultural Journeys at 3 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, at the William Penn Charter School’s Kurtz Center for the Performing Arts. Intercultural Journeys (IJ) is a locally-based organization whose mission [...]
Read more»May 4, 2011
Philadelphia is known for its rich history, but the beacons of that storied past are most commonly the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and the like. Today’s New York Times “Frugal Traveler” piece expands the lens through which travelers often see Philadelphia history, making a fun (if eccentric) weekend out of visiting the two-mile strip of [...]
Read more»January 20, 2011
Mount Airy’s Geechee Girl Rice Cafe is one of this city’s better kept culinary secrets. Chef Valerie Erwin blends the rice based cuisine from the coastal areas of the southern United States and merges it with the traditional foods from China, Thailand and beyond. On Wednesday, February 2, acclaimed culinary writer Jessica Harris will be [...]
Read more»November 17, 2009
Sometimes the best gift is one that’s handmade. The sort you can tell a lot of love went into. Handmade gifts and crafts are one of my favorite options for holiday gift giving. Normally I’d shop like mad at the Art Star Craft Bazaar, but alas, that won’t be back until next year. What’s a [...]
Read more»July 17, 2009
Two summers ago, I was up at Greensgrow (the urban farm in the Fishtown section of the city) doing a bit of grocery and plant shopping, when suddenly a group of 40+ people began to stream onto the grounds, all walking bikes (and looking rosy-cheeked from exercise and ready for a beverage). Curious, I asked [...]
Read more»May 21, 2009
The Rockin’ Malakas, playing in front of Walk a Crooked Mile I love DIY neighborhood events, and much of the wealth in Philly’s spirit and groove, in our heart and our soul, is shown at its best when neighbors get together to put on a show or event. Walk A Crooked Mile Books is housed [...]
Read more»February 6, 2008
Continuing our support of the upcoming Frida exhibit at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, we’re bringing you an artist profile of Marta Sanchez, a Chicana artist from San Antonio, now living and working in Philadelphia. The Frida exhibit opens on February 20th and runs until March 18th. 1. Briefly tell us a little about yourself [...]
Read more»October 11, 2007
Illadates! In today’s episode Audrey and Mark head out to Mount Airy to check out what’s happening and they stumble upon some great shops and cafe’s. Craziness ensues when they get to Past & Present, the amazing costume shop on Germantown Ave. Bargain Thrift Center 5245 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144 What A Girl [...]
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