December 26, 2012
After a New Year’s Eve packed with events ranging from family-friendly parties with riverfront views of the fireworks to live concerts with bottomless beer, you don’t want your New Year’s Day to disappoint. Luckily, Philadelphia is keeping the celebration on high as we step into 2013. The famous Mummers Parade isn’t the only event happening [...]
Read more»December 18, 2012
Any fan of the arts can tell you that chance collaborations lead to great things — from a group of four Liverpudlians making teenage girls scream through the 60s, to a frazzle-haired director helping girls of all ages swoon through 30 years of Johnny Depp movies. Currently on display at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, [...]
Read more»December 12, 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!] It’s 12/12/12, the last triple-repetitive date [...]
Read more»December 12, 2012
From Christmas until New Year’s Day, school vacation and a typically slow work week give you the perfect inspiration to get out in Philadelphia for an action-packed week of holiday events. One of the most anticipated happenings of New Year’s Week, the conclusion of a jam-packed holiday season, is the annual and iconic Mummers Parade, [...]
Read more»December 11, 2012
‘Tis the season to shop local. And Uwishunu is here to help. After some serious browsing, sifting, taste-testing and evaluating, we’ve pulled together our 2012 Holiday Gift Guide. Rather than narrowing your options by category, we thought it would be helpful to provide one solid list of great-for-anyone gifts. Stock up on locally crafted jewelry, [...]
Read more»December 7, 2012
Philadelphia is home to some of the most impressive and unique museums in all the world. Let us not forget that in addition to beautiful galleries and treasure-packed collections, nearly every museum has its own gift shop full of merchandise that could end up being exactly what the hard-to-gift might genuinely get excited about this [...]
Read more»December 6, 2012
Hanukkah 2012 is quickly approaching and the city is more than prepared with a plethora of Hanukkah celebrations planned at restaurants and museums around the city. The eight-day long holiday, December 8-16, is the perfect excuse to celebrate with friends and family over and over again. To help you do that, we’ve compiled a list [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
The holiday season doesn’t truly start until resplendent Christmas trees are erected and bedecked all around the city. Luckily, this week sees the beginning of Christmas tree lighting celebrations at many of Philadelphia’s iconic outdoor locations, including Rittenhouse Square and Love Park. The festivities all involve more than just the flick of a switch. Hot [...]
Read more»November 27, 2012
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28 at 10 a.m., the Philadelphia Museum of Art will join in the citywide holiday cheer by illuminating verdant evergreen trees as part of a grand holiday season kick-off event in the museum’s Great Stair Hall. The tree lighting ceremony will also feature holiday culinary treats (a preview of the museum’s delicious seasonal offerings) including cookies, hot chocolate, coffee and cider; and joyous [...]
Read more»November 16, 2012
The majestic Philadelphia Museum of Art is a wonderful place to bring family and friends throughout the holiday season, with festive programs, gallery tours, sing-alongs, delicious treats and more. Take a look at what the museum has planned for this year’s holiday season in particular. We’ve picked out a few stand-out events for your Christmastime [...]
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