January 29, 2013
Some people attend a Parsons Dance show just to see Caught; and who can blame them? The piece, which appears on the program when Parsons plays the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts beginning February 27, is a striking work that creates the fabulous illusion of a dancer soaring through space. It’s done with blazing [...]
Read more»December 14, 2012
Come all ye carolers for a holiday singalong around the Christmas Tree in one of Philadelphia’s favorite parks, located in the off-the-beaten-path part of West Philly which locals know and love for its community vibe, quaint cafes and charming city blocks. And as far as the caroling goes, don’t knock it ’til you try it [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
Happy 125th Birthday, Penn Museum! One of Philadelphia’s most treasured institutions is celebrating a century and a quarter this Thursday, December 6, with an all-day open house — including free admission for all. If you enjoy adding obscure tricks to your life toolbox, it might be time to consider adding mummy preservation to the list. [...]
Read more»December 4, 2012
The Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is a travesty of the highest order. That’s by design: the company, which pirouettes into the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts starting Thursday, December 13, specializes in satirizing dance, especially classical ballet. The parody is apparent from the moment the performers take the stage. It’s an all-male [...]
Read more»November 29, 2012
One of Philadelphia’s most beloved homes to anthropological artifacts from around the world, The Penn Museum, is the perfect place to go to revel in the tremendous diversity of holiday celebrations. On Sunday, December 2, just in time for the holiday season, the museum will host an afternoon of family-friendly activities centered around international holiday [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
Spellbound Dance Company has charmed audiences all over the world and now it’s ready to take on the U.S. in its first North American tour. One of the stops is Philadelphia’s Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, Thursday, November 15 through Saturday, November 17. Both powerful and sleek, this Italian-based company’s dancers have been compared [...]
Read more»November 7, 2012
Dock Street Brewery gets into the holiday spirit with their upcoming Annual Holiday Bottle Release event, Tuesday, November 20 at the West Philadelphia brew pub. Beginning at 4 p.m., all festive batches will be available for purchasing, drinking and gifting in limited quantities of 750-mL bottles, while tastes of Barleywine, Prince Myshkin Russian Imperial Stout [...]
Read more»October 30, 2012
If Hurricane Sandy made your Halloween plans a bust, fear not. This Saturday, November 3, the Penn Museum hosts a Day of the Dead celebration with art, live entertainment and face painting. Starting at 1 p.m., guests can enjoy storytelling and crafts and learn about how the Day of the Dead is celebrated throughout the [...]
Read more»October 22, 2012
Attention jewelry lovers: as part of its Diamond 75th Anniversary celebration, the Women’s Committee of the Penn Museum is bringing back the annual Treasures Sale and Show, October 26-28. Sponsored by Tiffany & Co., whose CEO will be at the event, Treasures has evolved from the accessories and furnishings market of years past into something [...]
Read more»October 19, 2012
Penn Museum’s Egyptian collection, home to more than 42,000 ancient artifacts, is now offering visitors an inside look at the work that goes into conserving and maintaining the pieces that give us a glimpse at the ancient human world. Molly Gleeson, the project conservator, and other Penn Museum Conservators will be working on-site periodically and [...]
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