May 16, 2013
On Wednesday, May 29, esteemed author Alice Walker, will be on hand at the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Central Libraryto discuss her newest works, answer audience questions and sign books. Best known for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Color Purple, Walker has been writing novels, short stories, children’s books and poetry for more than 40 [...]
Read more»May 15, 2013
Brooklyn-born coworking, education and collaboration space 3rd Ward officially opens the doors of its brand-new Philadelphia outpost today, May 15. After more than a year in development, a sneak peek last month during Philly Tech Week and free coworking in recent weeks, 3rd Ward Philadelphia is now ready for real business. The sprawling 27,000-square-foot work [...]
Read more»May 14, 2013
The Barnes Foundation has a lot to celebrate this month. Not only does May mark the one-year anniversary of the Barnes’ residency on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, but this month also sees the opening of the museum’s first contemporary art exhibition in 90 years, Ellsworth Kelly: Sculpture on the Wall. This Friday, May 17, from [...]
Read more»May 14, 2013
Puerto Rican-born Rafael Ferrer’s art has been seen at many of the premier museums across the globe, and tonight his monumental and influential sculpture created just for the Association for Public Art will be rededicated to Fairhill Square after being in storage for decades. El Gran Teatro de la Luna, or The Huge Theater of [...]
Read more»May 14, 2013
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18 some of the best high-school crews from all over the United States and Canada compete along the Schuylkill River at the annual Stotesbury Cup Regatta, the largest and oldest high-school regatta in the country. Look for teams from 194 schools racing along the Schuylkill this weekend. Cheer [...]
Read more»May 14, 2013
This summer, take it down to the river. With a full calendar of outdoor events, the Delaware River waterfront is poised to be the site of serious fun in the sun and after dark. On the PA banks, the Delaware River Waterfront is home to year-round attractions like the Independence Seaport Museum and Race Street [...]
Read more»May 13, 2013
College lacrosse’s most talented stars will take up their game at Lincoln Financial Field this Memorial Day Weekend for the 2013 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championships. From Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27, semifinals and championships take over the NFL Eagles’ home turf for a fun-filled time for all. Cheer on your favorite team as [...]
Read more»May 10, 2013
This summer, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University will shed light on one of the most fascinating, yet least understood, phenomena in nature. Opening June 1, Glow: Living Lights showcases bioluminescent creatures of both the land and sea. The mysterious chemical process allows for organisms to produce its their own light, and the [...]
Read more»May 10, 2013
This news may sound too good to be true, but it’s not. The first 1,000 (yes, 1,000) people to visit the Independence Visitor Center on Thursday, May 16 between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. will receive 25,000 free frequent flyer miles from Spirit Airlines. That’s enough for a roundtrip flight! Just pay the taxes and [...]
Read more»May 10, 2013
Shuttling from one fantastic Philly attraction to another just got even easier. The PHLASH Downtown Loop launches its 2013 season today, Friday, May 10. The Phlash is the quick, easy and inexpensive connection to key Philadelphia historic attractions and cultural institutions. A key amenity for visitors and locals, the Phlash is the quickest way to [...]
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