October 29, 2012
Hurricane Sandy is big and it’s heading this way. For the next 24 hours, the city is asking residents to stay inside. But even a hurricane can’t stop Team Uwishunu from sifting through and pulling together handy tips and guides for hanging out in Philadelphia. To that end, here are some suggestions for avoiding acabin [...]
Read more»July 25, 2012
Don’t forget that tonight, Wednesday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m., Uwishunu is hosting a special Philly 101 Happy Hour at the always enjoyable Frankford Hall. Join us in celebrating the wrap of the Philly 101 Video Series, which spotlighted 101 Philadelphians in 101 days. Frankford Hall will graciously be extending its happy hour specials to [...]
Read more»July 19, 2012
Just a few weeks ago, we wrapped our Philly 101 Video Series, a 101-day and 101-part video series that spotlighted 101 Philadelphians each sharing one thing they wish you knew about Philadelphia. Now, we’re throwing a Philly 101 Wrap Party, and we want you to celebrate with us. On Wednesday, July 25, from 6-8 p.m., [...]
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We’ve arrived at Video 101 of 101, which concludes Uwishunu’s Philly 101 video series.
Over the past 101 days, we’ve shown you a daily video spotlighting one authentic Philadelphian and what he or she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
We turned “Youwishyouknew” into “Iwishyouknew.” And the answers were great.
From Temple food trucks to the jazz scene in Philadelphia to Heinz Wildlife Refuge to Yards Brewing Company to ComedySportz, from apple fritters at Reading Terminal to top-of-the-tower tours at City Hall to the view from the Ben Franklin Bridge, Philly 101 shared a great wealth of ideas for things to do and places to check out in Philadelphia.
It’s been a wild ride. Now we end it with a well-known Philadelphian who’s fond of taking his own wild rides on the baseball field in his personal ATV: the incredibly popular, incredibly awesome Phillie Phanatic.
We got to spend some quality time with Tom Burgoyne, Best Friend of the Phillie Phanatic, who also gave us insider access to his buddy the Phanatic’s locker room. We hope this video sends positive vibes the Phillies’ way so they can add to that W column; we have faith!
Check it out above. And thanks for tuning in; you can check out all 101 videos right here.
Philadelphia Phillies
Citizens Bank Park, 1 Citizens Bank Way
www.philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com
We’ve arrived at Video 101 of 101, which concludes Uwishunu’s Philly 101 video series. Over the past 101 days, we’ve shown you a daily video spotlighting one authentic Philadelphian and what he or she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. We turned “Youwishyouknew” into “Iwishyouknew.” And the answers were great. From Temple food trucks [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video, our second-to-last one of the series, takes a special look inside the new Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
You’ll meet John Gatti, a talented artist and teacher at the Barnes Foundation, get a close-up look at the gorgeous architecture of the building and even get to see inside.
For more information on the Barnes, check out our previous coverage. To become a member and/or book tickets to visit, head here.
And stay tuned for a special Philly 101 concluding video on Monday, June 25.
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
www.barnesfoundation.org
Today’s Philly 101 video, our second-to-last one of the series, takes a special look inside the new Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. You’ll meet John Gatti, a talented artist and teacher at the Barnes Foundation, get a close-up look at the gorgeous architecture of the building and even get to see inside. For [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Chill Moody, a West Philadelphia-born and raised rapper who’s been making waves in the music world, most recently performing at the Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing.
Follow him on Twitter to stay in tune with what he’s up to and where he’s performing, and get to know him in the video above.
Chill Moody
www.chillmoody.com
Silk City Diner
435 Spring Garden Street
www.silkcityphilly.com
Today’s Philly 101 video features Chill Moody, a West Philadelphia-born and raised rapper who’s been making waves in the music world, most recently performing at the Roots Picnic at Penn’s Landing. Follow him on Twitter to stay in tune with what he’s up to and where he’s performing, and get to know him in the [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video spotlights Penny Balkin Bach, Executive Director of the Association For Public Art (formerly known as the Fairmount Park Art Association).
The Association for Public Art is the nation’s first private, nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. It was founded in 1872, but today is more active than ever in commissioning, preserving and promoting public art in Philadelphia.
Watch the quick video above to meet Penny, see just a sampling of some of the city’s most treasured pieces of public art, and learn what she wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia.
Bonus: get pumped for the Association For Public Art’s exciting fall project, Open Air, a world premiere sky-high interactive public art experience over the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Association For Public Art
www.associationforpublicart.org
Museum Without Walls
www.museumwithoutwallsaudio.org
Today’s Philly 101 video spotlights Penny Balkin Bach, Executive Director of the Association For Public Art (formerly known as the Fairmount Park Art Association). The Association for Public Art is the nation’s first private, nonprofit organization dedicated to integrating public art and urban planning. It was founded in 1872, but today is more active than [...]
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Meet David Devan, General Director of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, who will singlehandedly make you an opera fan if you’re not already.
The Opera Company of Philadelphia proves that opera is much cooler than your grandmother’s pasttime. Check out the Opera Company’s Random Acts of Culture pop-up performances at places like Reading Terminal; and stay tuned for an awesome fall performance of La Boheme simulcast on Independence Mall.
For now, watch the video above!
Opera Company of Philadelphia
www.operaphila.org
Academy of Vocal Arts
1920 Spruce Street
www.avaopera.com
Curtis Opera Theatre
1726 Locust Street
www.curtis.edu
Meet David Devan, General Director of the Opera Company of Philadelphia, who will singlehandedly make you an opera fan if you’re not already. The Opera Company of Philadelphia proves that opera is much cooler than your grandmother’s pasttime. Check out the Opera Company’s Random Acts of Culture pop-up performances at places like Reading Terminal; and [...]
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Today’s Philly 101 video features Susan Weiler, a Landscape Architect and Partner with the preeminent Philadelphia firm OLIN, the company behind such projects as PAFA’s Lenfest Plaza, Rodin Museum, Barnes Foundation gardens and the Dilworth Plaza renovations.
We filmed Susan on the site of her latest project, the Sol LeWitt garden behind the Philadelphia Museum of Art titled Lines in Four Directions in Flowers. Check out more details about the garden here.
Sol LeWitt’s Lines in Four Directions in Flowers
Philadelphia Museum of Art West Entrance, 26th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway
www.philamuseum.org
Today’s Philly 101 video features Susan Weiler, a Landscape Architect and Partner with the preeminent Philadelphia firm OLIN, the company behind such projects as PAFA’s Lenfest Plaza, Rodin Museum, Barnes Foundation gardens and the Dilworth Plaza renovations. We filmed Susan on the site of her latest project, the Sol LeWitt garden behind the Philadelphia Museum [...]
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Calling all bikers: Check out the video below to meet Alex Doty, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. The Bicycle Coalition helps support biking in Philadelphia by encouraging people to use their bikes in place of vehicular transportation and by supporting and spearheading some of our region’s bike-friendly projects, like most recently The Circuit, a giant trail network connecting 750 miles of bike paths throughout the region.
Calling all bikers: Check out the video below to meet Alex Doty, Executive Director of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, and learn what he wishes more people knew about in Philadelphia. The Bicycle Coalition helps support biking in Philadelphia by encouraging people to use their bikes in place of vehicular transportation and by supporting [...]
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