May 7, 2013
Little-known fact: Mother’s Day was founded by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia and first officially observed in 1908 to honor motherhood and family life during the early days of feminism. Supported by John Wannamaker, Mother’s Day was given federal recognition in 1914. In 2013, take time to honor the woman who brought you into the world [...]
Read more»March 14, 2013
Philadelphia is a great place to be on a budget. Many of our museums, theaters and historical landmarks often offer discounted tickets and cheap events on certain days. Plus, many of our great attractions are just inexpensive — or free! — to begin with. No matter what your budget is, this list encompasses plenty of [...]
Read more»January 15, 2013
Philadelphia is celebrating Martin Luther King Day with an array of events. Some of the city’s most popular museums are open for free or for a discounted rate, and many are pairing up with the Martin Luther King Day of Service and hosting events to improve the lives of those in need in the Greater [...]
Read more»January 2, 2013
With the holiday season in high gear, it’s a good time to reflect on the good fortune bestowed on Philadelphia this past year. From well-deserved accolades — being named one of the top 10 destinations for 2013, and home to the Best Sandwich in America — to exciting development projects — the opening of The [...]
Read more»October 26, 2012
Chestnut Hill is bringing back its bewitchingly popular Harry Potter Weekend for 2012, hitting Germantown Avenue this Friday through Sunday, October 26-28. We’re huge fans of the festival, and we want to make sure you’re fully equipped for a weekend’s worth of entertainment so wild it will knock you off your broomstick. So we’ve consulted [...]
Read more»August 15, 2012
Mark your calendars for a night to remember at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG). On Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 6-10 p.m. PMG is hosting its 2012 Annual Gala “Magic Beyond the Gardens.” The evening will feature the speakeasy sounds of The Hot Club Philly Gypsy Jazz Band, along with sideshow performances by Outlaw Cirkus and [...]
Read more»July 20, 2012
If you’ve been to South Street, you’ve probably seen the impressive mosaic work at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens (PMG) by artist Isaiah Zagar. On Saturday, July 28, PMG hosts its 5th annual ART/GAGE Festival featuring music, dance, interactive activities, art installations and live art creation. From noon to 10 p.m., the festival will take over the [...]
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Check out the video above to meet artist Isaiah Zagar of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Zagar, a local artist who began tiling South Street in the 1960s and never stopped, constructed Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens out of cement, bicycle spokes, bottles, ceramic shards and other artistic knick-knacks.
Zagar has created more than 100 mosaics in Philadelphia. Meet him, and see inside the gardens, above.
Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens
1022-1024 South Street
www.philadelphiasmagicgardens.org
Cira Centre
2929 Arch Street
www.ciracenter.com
Check out the video above to meet artist Isaiah Zagar of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. Zagar, a local artist who began tiling South Street in the 1960s and never stopped, constructed Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens out of cement, bicycle spokes, bottles, ceramic shards and other artistic [...]
Read more»April 23, 2012
“De Pueblo a Pueblo” (From Town to Town), a citywide celebration of Mexican culture, kicks off this Friday, April 27. The eight-week festival runs through June 17, honoring Philadelphia’s growing Mexican community. The celebration includes performances, tours, lectures, film screenings, craft activities and art shows. The event kicks off at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens with photographer [...]
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Watch the video below to meet Adeline Abdesaken, VIP Manager at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and find out where she recommends visiting to all her guests. Bonus: the Loews occupies one of the most important architectural works of the 20th Century, the PSFS (Philadelphia Savings Fund Society) Building. Learn about the hotel’s history as a bank and see what original details remain, all in the video below.
Watch the video below to meet Adeline Abdesaken, VIP Manager at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and find out where she recommends visiting to all her guests. Bonus: the Loews occupies one of the most important architectural works of the 20th Century, the PSFS (Philadelphia Savings Fund Society) Building. Learn about the hotel’s history as a [...]
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