November 26, 2012
The story of Cinderella gets a fresh spin when Arden Children’s Theatre presents this classic tale, starting on November 28. In this version, Cinderella is extremely feisty, the stepsisters are twins, the prince plays a larger role than usual and Mozart makes an appearance. When it comes to children’s fare, the Arden Theatre Company looks [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
The residents of Old City’s historic Elfreth’s Alley, America’s oldest continuously residential street, will once again open their doors for the annual “Deck the Alley” open house this Saturday, December 1 from 4-7 p.m. As the nation’s oldest continuously inhabited street, Elfreth’s Alley was home to 18th century colonial Philadelphians. Its painstakingly preserved architectural details [...]
Read more»November 19, 2012
Tonight, Monday, November 19, at 7:30 p.m., White Pines Productions is staging a reading at Christ Church Neighborhood House of a new play called Rustin & The March, which celebrates the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington in 2013. The play tells the story of Bayard Rustin; he was an MLK mentor, architect of [...]
Read more»November 15, 2012
Throughout the year, Philadelphia’s neighborhoods offer fun and exciting events for all. From Chestnut Hill to East Passyunk, there’s never a shortage of ways to take part in neighborhood activities. And the holiday season is a particularly festive time to explore Philadelphia neighborhoods both familiar and new. Below, we’ve selected some great holiday events — [...]
Read more»November 8, 2012
Drink local beer for a local cause at the Second Annual Flashpoint Brewfest this Saturday, November 10 at Triumph Brewing Company in Old City. It’s a chance to support Flashpoint Theatre Company in a setting other than a dark, hushed playhouse. From 1-4 p.m., enjoy snacks from the Triumph kitchen, samples of local home brews [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
The only event of its kind in the world, the 11th Annual First Person Arts Festival hits Philadelphia November 7-17 celebrating the power of storytelling to foster appreciation for our unique and shared experiences. This year’s festival is action-packed, with celebrity appearances (Janeane Garofalo! Chef Marcus Samuelsson!), brand new festival ticket packages and first-time-ever kids [...]
Read more»November 6, 2012
You know those completely awesome parties that the National Constitution Center hosts in conjunction with their marquee exhibitions? There’s another one coming up, and it’s sounding like it may be the best yet. On Thursday night, November 15, more than 20 top craft brewers will come together at the National Constitution Center for Bathtub Beer [...]
Read more»November 6, 2012
The Clay Studio, a nonprofit educational arts organization located in Old City, will send teams to the streets of Philadelphia on Thursday, November 8 to distribute free, handmade mugs to java drinkers carrying disposable coffee cups around Center City cafes in an effort to examine the relevance of handmade ceramic tableware in modern day culture. [...]
Read more»November 2, 2012
Special Election Day programs at the National Constitution Center prove there’s plenty more to the electoral process than the act of voting. The day-long celebration, this Tuesday, November 6, fittingly features presidential artifacts, activities and exhibits. If you still haven’t had your fill of campaign-tactics, the “Destination White House” exhibit lets you explore what all [...]
Read more»November 2, 2012
If fashion design is up your alley, you won’t want to miss this “tailor-made” event. Norman Porter, a local denim, canvas and leather company, will be demonstrating how to construct denim jeans at Art in the Age on Friday, November 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. Learn the fascinating process of denim and leather crafting [...]
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