Sample the Best of Philly's Bars and Restaurants at Center City Sips
July 7, 2010 by admin
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Want to try Philadelphia’s hottest bars and restaurants without breaking the bank? Then check out the city’s happiest happy hour, Center City Sips—which is back in action for the summer season. Every Wednesday from now until August 25, btween 5 and 7 p.m, take advantage of $4 cocktails, $3 wine, $2 beers and half-price appetizers at some of the city's most talked about restaurants—like Caribou Café, Jose Pistola’s, Noble American Cookery, Rum Bar, Union Trust, Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, and more. For a full list of participants, and new additions to the list, click here. And keep an eye out—some restaurants are even offering a 15% dinner discount after 7 p.m.! Make sure to follow Center City Sips on Twitter to stay up-to-date with the latest event information.
A Happy July 4th Celebration in Philadelphia!
June 30, 2010 by admin
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July 4th, otherwise known as Independence Day, is a national holiday honoring America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Since then, this grand celebration has included celebrations all over the country that include parades, parties, and of course, the time honored tradition of watching fireworks light up the sky.
There’s no place better to celebrate than Philadelphia, the birthplace of Independence Day! This year the City of Brotherly Love’s Wawa Welcome America! Festival 2010 is a mega 10-day celebration that includes Wawa Hoagie Day, a citywide picnic, live performances by the Goo Goo Dolls and The Roots, and THREE Fireworks shows. Now that’s a celebration! For more information, click here!
And if you’re planning on celebrating the holiday with close friends, family, and of course, food; make sure to concoct a few patriotic cocktails, whip up a July 4th-themed dessert, and get grilling!
Put on Your Drinking Shoes . . . It's Philly Beer Week 2010!
June 2, 2010 by admin
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From June 4 – 13, 2010, Philadelphia will play host to one of the biggest beer festivals in the United States. No matter where you live in the Philadelphia area, 929 events are scheduled throughout the city and the suburbs during the ten days of Beer Week’s malty goodness and foamy fun! Kick off the week at Opening Tap 2010, where you can sample a variety of ales and lagers at the Independence Visitor Center (6th and Market Streets) at 7:30 p.m. From there, the week just gets better and better!
Here are a couple of the highlights: On June 5, make sure to drink you way to the Philadelphia Navy Yard for the 2nd Annual International Great Beer Expo. Participating breweries for this year’s festivities include Flying Fish, Yards, Leininkugel, Chimay, Duvel, Dock Street, Harpoon, and several others. Then, on June 10, head to Johnny Brenda’s for the 1st Annual Forum of the Gods, where you can listen to commentary from some of the top beer makers in the country and sample some of their acclaimed beers.
No matter where you choose to grab a brew, get excited to meet expert brewers, enjoy special beer dinners, participate in bar crawls, attend special tastings and more. Click here to find out more about the scheduled festivities near you! Cheers!
The Kimmel Center: World Class Performing Arts
May 19, 2010 by admin
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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts is one of Philadelphia’s preeminent facilities for creative expression. Between the 2,500-seat Verizon Hall (home of the Philadelphia Orchestra), the 650-seat Perelman Theater (popular for recitals of chamber music, dance, and drama), and the vast, welcoming Commonwealth Plaza, this is a truly impressive center for cultural performance and engagement. The full calendar of events runs the gamut of mediums, but certain yearly events are not to be missed. The popular Broadway Series always brings a touch of the Big Apple to town, while a program of free events (from international musicians to local youth ensembles) makes the center available to everyone. With this many options—and a busy calendar year-round—there’s always an opportunity to get involved with Philadelphia’s vibrant cultural scene.
The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
260 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 893-1999
www.kimmelcenter.org
Fairmount Park: Get Outside and Get Active in Philadelphia
April 21, 2010 by admin
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With the beautiful weather now upon us, Fairmont Park is great place to enjoy the fresh air while surrounded by beautiful scenery. The nominal plot grew out of the Lemon Hill estate of Henry Pratt and continues to be a vital area (all 9,200 acres!) for outdoor appreciation and stunning greenery. There are currently 63 neighborhood parks designated throughout the region, so no matter where you are in the Philadelphia area, there's a somewhere nearby to keep you fresh and rejuvenated. Hikers, bikers, runners, and walkers can all enjoy some fresh air and wildlife amid the now expansive terrain. In the mood for a jog? Start at Lloyd Hall—the beginning of the picturesque Boathouse Row—and follow the path along the Schuykill River for as long as your legs will take you. Keep a look out for mile markers along the way!
Fairmount Park
1 Boathouse Row
Lloyd Hall (a good starting point)
Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 683-0200
www.fairmountpark.org
Bring Smiles to EVERY Kid Hospitalized With Cancer Across the U.S.A
April 2, 2010 by admin
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Pepsi is donating an amazing $1.3 million each month to great ideas and projects that make a difference in the United States. ConKerr Cancer’s project—Bring smiles to EVERY kid hospitalized with cancer across the USA!—has been accepted as one of the projects to be voted on during the month of April.
Spring is in the Air . . . Get Out There and Volunteer in the Philadelphia Area!
March 31, 2010 by admin
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Sometimes it takes a little push, but volunteering in your community is a great way to spend your time, and feel great about helping out a cause that benefits those in need. Spring has sprung, so why not mark the change of seasons with a pledge to volunteer your time? And don’t worry, there are plenty of things you can do nearby (because who isn’t crazy busy these days?)
VolunteerMatch is a website for finding local volunteer opportunities—all you need to do is enter a geographical location and interest area into the search engine and see what comes up! Want to help the environment, preferably in Philadelphia? Volunteer to help organize and spread the word about the Clean Air Council’s 5K for Clean Air on April 17! Click here for Volunteermatch’s description and for contact information to get involved!
You can also volunteer at Philadelphia’s Spring Cleanup Event on Saturday, April 10, or help increase literacy to out of school youth through YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School's ongoing reading program! The possibilities nearby are endless, so search now for how you can help this spring!
The Insectarium: Philadelphia's Creepy-Crawly Lover's Paradise
March 17, 2010 by admin
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There’s no need to get bugged out over bugs once you’ve gotten up close and personal with them at The Insectarium. This all-insect museum is the largest in the country and boasts thousands of mounted creepy crawlies, live species exhibits, and plenty of interactive displays for visitors of every age. Open since 1992, the museum is set on teaching people about the often-overlooked world of anthropods, offering exhibits—including a cockroach kitchen and beehive—as well as specialty tours and seasonal events. Even if the thought of spending a day with bugs isn’t your idea of a dream come true, the museum has a surprising appeal for even the most easily grossed out.
The Insectarium
8046 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19136-2616
(215) 335-9500
www.myinsectarium.com
Classic Irish Pubs for Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Philadelphia
March 10, 2010 by admin
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Even if your name doesn’t start with “Mc” and your relatives don’t hail from the Emerald Isle, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday of revelry and merriment enjoyed by all. And for many, there’s no better way to celebrate than decked out in green with good friends and a couple of beers at a local Irish pub. And you can thank your lucky shamrocks that Philadelphia has tons of great bars for your St. Patty’s Day celebration this year!
Irish Pub: The name says it all!
The Black Sheep: A fun atmosphere and a wide selection of beer on tap and by the bottle—there’s even a jukebox for your musical enjoyment.
Fado: This authentic Irish joint is featuring St. Patrick's Day events all week—they take this holiday celebration very seriously!
McGillin’s Old Ale House: Serving beer since 1860, this is the oldest continuously operating tavern in Philadelphia. Now that's impressive!
There are many more ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the city, so check out IrishPhiladelphia.com for all things Irish in Philly!
Must-See Movies to Watch Before Oscar Night!
February 24, 2010 by admin
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2010 marks a turning point in Academy Award history: the bigwigs behind Hollywood’s most fabulous awards ceremony have opened up the Best Picture category to a total of TEN contenders for the first time. The Oscars will air on March 7, 2010—so if you haven’t had a chance to check all of the nominees off your must-see movies list, here’s the lowdown on this year’s picks.
Avatar. Critics say Titanic director James Cameron’s interstellar epic is a game-changer in terms of special effects technology. If it's still in a theater nearby, it's a must-see in IMAX 3D.
Blind Side. Be sure to take your hanky to this football-themed tearjerker starring Sandra Bullock.
District 9. This dystopian tale asks tough questions about equality in a slick science fiction package.
An Education. A studious English teenage girl learns difficult lessons about the complexities of life and love from a much-older man.
The Hurt Locker. Part war epic, part edge-of-your-seat suspense thriller, The Hurt Locker has been on the receiving end of nearly universal critical acclaim.
Inglourious Basterds. Quentin Tarantino’s unique take on World War II is gritty, outrageously violent, and surprisingly elegant.
A Serious Man. The Coen Brothers dive into their most in-depth character study to date in this moving portrait of a professor facing familial upheaval.
Precious. Anything but saccharine, Precious is the harrowing but ultimately uplifting tale of the trials and tribulations that befall an abused teenage mother in inner-city New York.
Up. Pixar’s latest animated feature offers something for everyone—gorgeous graphics, plenty of gags for the kids, and surprising emotional depth that grown-up viewers will appreciate.
Up in the Air. A recession-era romance blooms among the unlikeliest of couples. Critics have called Clooney’s portrayal of a rootless consultant who orchestrates corporate layoffs the performance of a lifetime.
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