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Artist Barkley L. Hendricks And Friends Show Off Philly's Cool Side
Hendricks And His Pals Pick Their Top Spots Around The City
The following itinerary is available on gophila.com/barkleyhendricks.
LOCATION: Historic Philadelphia, Center City and North Philadelphia
TRANSPORTATION: On foot, by taxi or car
DURATION: Two nights and two days
Note: Locations picked by Barkley and friends are indicated as such. Other places are suggestions of the tourism office.
Philly’s flavors, faces, rhythms and spaces have always been on the cutting edge of cool. Need proof? Acclaimed artist and local son Barkley L. Hendricks is bringing his Birth of the Cool career retrospective home to his alma mater, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), through January 3, 2010—making this
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24 Places To Find Love In Philadelphia, The Place That Loves You Back
Hotspots For Singles And A Great Hotel Package—What’s Not To Love?
Thanks to its “City of Brotherly Love” and “Place That Loves You Back” monikers and the iconic Love sculpture that anchors Center City’s Love Park, Philadelphia has long been identified with that most euphoric of emotions. It should come as no surprise that hundreds of singles-friendly attractions across the region attract those on the search for love.
Singles visiting the region this winter can take advantage of the popular Philly Overnight® Hotel Package, which comes with an extra incentive this season thanks to the new Love campaign. As always, the two-night offer, available at more than 30 hotels throughout the
...Philly's More Romantic During The Holiday Season
The following itinerary is available on gophila.com/holidays.
LOCATION: Center City, Penn’s Landing and the Brandywine Valley
TRANSPORTATION: Foot, taxi and car
DURATION: Two days and two nights
Crisp starry skies…cozy firelight dinners…colorful twinkling lights. The holidays are here, and all around Philadelphia, romance is in the air. Time for you and your sweetie to slip away from the holiday hubbub and slip into a romantic getaway. More than 30 area hotels offer two-day packages with free parking, which means you’ll have a little cash left over to splurge on a bottle of champagne and some chocolates.
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Every Night Is A Good Night In Philly
Belly Dancing, Drag Queens And Movie Nights Mean There’s Never A Dull Moment
On any night of the week, there are countless things to do after dark in Philadelphia. From an upscale happy hour at a renowned museum to movies with a side of beer to cabarets with a little of everything, nights in Philly fit any mood. Here is a sample of regular prime time happenings:
Culture, Pop And Otherwise:
- Movie Mondays – For a dose of beer and pop culture, movie buffs head to the Trocadero, an old burlesque theater that hosts live music the rest of the week. The paltry $3 concession minimum sure beats normal ticket prices, and
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Philly Te Ama: Eat, Dine And Explore To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
An Art Exhibition, Parade And Festival Celebrate Hispanic Culture In September And October
A major art exhibition, a Puerto Rican parade and grassroots community events are all in the works for Philadelphia’s Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, taking place from September 15 to October 15, 2008. Those wishing to experience the culture and charisma of the city’s lively Latino community will find plenty of activities to choose from throughout the month. Here’s a look:
Events:
- Taller Puertorriqueño’s annual Feria del Barrio is one of Philadelphia’s largest celebrations of Latino music and culture, bringing together thousands of residents to celebrate 25 years of arts, education and community. Objectivo Fama winner and salsero Marlon will
Jazzin’ It Up In Philly
Jam Sessions, Special Concerts And Events Make Philly A Year-Round Hot Spot For Cool Jazz
Music loversand gardening fans will find lots to groove to when "Jazz it Up," this year’s edition of the Philadelphia Flower Show, rolls into the Pennsylvania Convention Center from March 2-9, 2008. And after strolling through floral displays that re-create familiar New Orleans scenes and enjoying live jazz performances taking place throughout the show, visitors who catch jazz fever can find sizzling riffs at various venues throughout Philadelphia.
Like the Big Easy, Philadelphia’s jazz roots run deep. Home to a Who’s Who of the genre—John Coltrane, Dizzy Gillespie, Sun Ra—the city continues that tradition with old-time jazz clubs, sleek modern
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