Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Last Call: Enjoy One Last Bit Of The Holidays At A Longwood Christmas, Which Closes At Longwood Gardens This Sunday, January 11

The holiday season is behind us, which means the Christmas decor and twinkling lights will soon be coming down. Wrapping up the season, Longwood Gardens closes A Longwood Christmas, its beautiful holiday display, this Sunday, January 11. The display promises a whimsical show of half-a-million lights, dazzling fountain shows, snowflake displays, holiday plants and more. […]

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

What the art museum's big African-American show represents

The Philadelphia Museum of Art showcases its collection of African-American art like never before. Nearly 116 years ago, the Philadelphia Museum of Art added to its tony collection a work that was monumental not only for its mastery of skill, passion and purpose but also for the historic nature...

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Re-Portioning The Blame For A Missed Opportunity At Logan Square

How PennDOT’s Vine Street myopia could have been avoided, Woodlands raising funds for renovations, dreaming of limitless investment for Greater Philadelphia, and event promotion the old-fashioned way in Mantua

Concert Review/Photos: Patti Smith/Michael Stipe @ Webster Hall, NYC

On the occasion of seeing Patti Smith for one of her end-of-December New York shows for the fifth time this last Tuesday at Webster Hall (and the fourth time seeing her on her birthday), an extra special gift was presented by her and one Michael Stipe — him performing an unannounced solo opening set.

Friday, January 2, 2015

Concert Review/Photos: Television @ TLA 12/29

Cathode ray punk kings Television unloaded one musical epiphany after another.

Tempest in a teapot in Philly front office—but keep an Eye on the stove…

I wanted to discuss the Eagles’ best team interests regarding their current list of Free Agents (see graphic from PE.com)— but the ouster of V.P. of Player Personnel Tom Gamble and the apparent power struggle between head coach Chip Kelly and G.M. Howie Roseman is growing legs as a story which at least needs to […]

Thursday, January 1, 2015

Photo Of The Day: Happy New Year 2015, Philadelphia!

Happy New Year, Philadelphia! Here in Philly, celebrating New Year’s Day is just as much fun as ringing in the coming year on New Year’s Eve. There's a ton going on today from the fabulous Mummers Parade to mellow recovery brunches get out there and make the most of the first day of […]