December 31, 2012
2012 is just about over, and with 2013 just hours away, it’s a great time to take a look back at the highs of the year. Of which there were plenty. If you read Uwishunu regularly, or even if it’s your first time on the site, you know how much we love vibrant photos of [...]
Read more»November 14, 2012
From September 20 to October 14, Philadelphia’s skyline was transformed nightly by the mesmerizing patterns of 24 of the world’s most powerful robotic searchlights. Open Air, brought to the city by the Association for Public Art and created by internationally recognized Mexican-Canadian artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer, was a huge success. In part because of its innovative [...]
Read more»October 11, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] • Outdoor Dining: We’ve got some [...]
Read more»October 9, 2012
DesignPhiladelphia, the annual city-wide celebration honoring the vital role of design in the Philadelphia region, is just one day away, returning October 10-14. The festival, now in its eighth year, is the nation’s largest of its kind. Over the course of the fest, 120 events will take place all over the city, featuring the work [...]
Read more»October 4, 2012
[Evenings in Philadelphia are always action-packed, and we want to help you cherry-pick from all the events and activities going on. On certain days that promise particularly bustling evenings, we round up our selections for the most can't-miss pursuits with which to fill your schedule. See you out there!] There is so much to do, [...]
Read more»September 28, 2012
[With so much happening in Philadelphia’s arts and culture scene, we want to make Uwishunu, in conjunction with sister site With Art Philadelphia, your one-stop-shop for all that’s happening with local art. Every month, we’ll gather our top art picks, featuring exhibits and events at both smaller, alternative galleries and art spaces, as well as [...]
Read more»September 28, 2012
If you thought last weekend was busy, the fall festival season is only getting started. With Oktoberfest block parties booked at bars and restaurants around the city, plus several arts festivals and harvest festivities going down from county to county, it’s a busy weekend to be in Philadelphia. Check out our top picks for your [...]
Read more»September 26, 2012
Update: Due to projected inclement weather, Planetarium on the Parkway has been rescheduled for Friday, October 12. The Franklin Institute is kicking their popular “Night Skies In The Observatory” series up a notch with a special edition in conjunction with Open Air. On Tuesday, October 2 at 8:30 p.m., the Franklin Institute’s Chief Astronomer (and [...]
Read more»September 25, 2012
Now that Open Air is closing in on its first full week, having kicked off last Thursday, September 20, we thought we’d cull together some key insider tips to watching the 3-D light installation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. We’ve given you suggestions for where to watch Open Air, including spots along the Parkway, hotels [...]
Read more»September 24, 2012
Campus Philly’s College Day 2012 returns to the city this Saturday, September 29 with food, music and entertainment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway along with free student admission to a dozen museums. One of those museums is the Philadelphia Museum of Art, which is kicking off College Day 2012 with an awesome edition of Art [...]
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