May 9, 2013
Start the weekend early, and head out tonight to enjoy the spring season at any number of the events lined up for this evening. Though storms may be in the forecast, cross your fingers and head to the season opening of Morgan’s Pier to taste chef George Sabatino’s new menu and gaze at lovely waterfront [...]
Read more»April 17, 2013
This spring, the Pennsylvania Ballet delivers five charming performances of Christopher Wheeldon’s Carnival of the Animals alongside two classic works by George Balanchine at the Academy of Music, May 9-12. A collaborative effort that showcases contemporary choreography by Christopher Wheeldon and creative narration written by Tony and Emmy Award-winning actor John Lithgow, Carnival of the [...]
Read more»March 7, 2013
The Pennsylvania Ballet sets the stage for the opening of George Balanchine’s, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, tonight, March 7, 7:30 p.m. at The Academy of Music. Regarded as one of Shakespeare’s most popular pieces of work, the 16th century comedy portrays a realm of fantasy and adventure surrounding a group of mortals and immortals in [...]
Read more»December 31, 2012
What a year it’s been for Philadelphia. 2012 saw Anthony Bourdain film his first-ever TV episode here, the Penn Museum turn 125, the Academy of Natural Sciences turn 200, a snazzy new hotel open on Independence Mall, one of the world’s most renowned art collections open its doors right on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and [...]
Read more»December 27, 2012
Philadelphia is truly the place to be during the holidays, with some of the world’s most admired attractions including the stunning Longwood Gardens Christmas, historic Macy’s Christmas Light Show and iconic trees at Love Park and Rittenhouse Square. But it’s all coming to a close in just a few days, as the New Year brings [...]
Read more»November 28, 2012
With a nip in the air and the holidays near, this is arguably the most romantic time of the year. In case you’re in need of some amatory ideas, we’ve rounded up some of the best holiday date ideas in and around Philadelphia. Some are tried-and-true seasonal favorites year after year, some may be new [...]
Read more»November 26, 2012
‘Tis the season to enjoy the holiday spirit in Philadelphia, as our stomachs are sated with turkey and the fervor of Christmas starts to stir up. From some of the nation’s longest-running holiday events (Macy’s Christmas Light Show) to some of its most unique (Comcast Holiday Spectacular), Philadelphia is truly the place to be during [...]
Read more»November 20, 2012
Back for its 25th year, George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker returns to the stage for the holiday season, danced by the preeminent Pennsylvania Ballet on December 8-30 at the Academy of Music. Performed for the first time in 1987, the whimsical and enchanting fairy tale is a timeless tradition that’s embraced by the region each year. [...]
Read more»October 17, 2012
The Pennsylvania Ballet returns for its 49th season with a spectacular opening night production of Giselle, this Thursday, October 18 at the Academy of Music. The classical ballet, first presented at the Paris Opera in 1841, tells a haunting and poetic tale of a peasant country girl who falls in love with a prince and the heartache [...]
Read more»May 30, 2012
The Pennsylvania Ballet comes upon the closing of their 2011-2012 season with the premiere of their grand finale performance, Jerome Robbins’ N.Y. Export: Opus Jazz at the Merriam Theater, May 31-June 3. Originally performed in 1958 and broadcast live on The Ed Sullivan Show, Robbins’ smash “ballet in sneakers” tells the story of disaffected youth [...]
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