bright and early sunday morning 18000 athletes congregated for the 15th annual philadelphia marathon .
many more photos after the jump.
the first stretch of the run took place on the flagflanked benjamin franklin parkway appropriately so as a large proportion of the athletes represented the international community. this included the male and female winners of the race who were ...... [Show More]
...ns the closing decade
november 22 2008 november 2009
philadelphia museum of art
benjamin franklin
parkwayat 26th street
philadelphia pa 19130
215 7638100
httpwww .philamuse um.org
the philadelphia museum of art continues its commitment to presenting stimulating contemporary art with notations the closing decade a presentation that includes the work of thirteen artists from around... [Show More]
saved from the savior Post Source: blog.harvestbiblefellowship.org Posted: Nov 19 2008 13:30:11
im finishing up the nature of the atonement eds. beilby and eddy. the book presents four differing views of the atonementthe christus victor view defended by greg boyd the kaleidoscopic view joel green the healing view bruce reichenbach and the penal substitutionary view tom schreiner. each author is given a chapter to defend his positio...... [Show More]
ortliebs jazz haus
fri 1114 sid simmons featuring vocalist denise king
sid simmons has toured and recorded with countless jazz luminaries including valery ponomarev benny golson james moody and david fat head8221 newman. in addition he has been appearing regularly at orliebs jazzhaus as a member of the hau sband822 1 for around fifteen years.
sat 1115 ...... [Show More]
when cafe cret opened on the ben franklin parkway in september it helped answer that burning question where can i get an espresso around here named after paul cret the french architect credited with designing the rodin museum the ben franklin bridge and the parkway itself it is the first free standing coffeeshop in its 91 yearahistory. its location at 16th the parkway is the ide...... [Show More]
felice fisher is the luther w. brady curator of japanese art and curator of east asian art and the philadelphia museum of art . the art of japanese craft 1875 to the present is her most recent book. within its pages fisher focuses attention on the diversity of media and technique in modern japanese craft. the work is exceptional as one of the first surveys of japanese craft particularly contem...... [Show More]
philly is fun Post Source: mybackyard.blogsome.com Posted: Oct 30 2008 05:53:55
iggy and i enjoyed a recent trip to philadelphia.
james castle a retrospective at the philadelphia museum of art fascinated both of us. the selftrained artist relied on soot spit and water to create most of his paintings. castle was deaf which may have contributed to his powerful visual observations and his unusual twist on wordbased art.
another good artsy stop khme...... [Show More]
since the bf and i love to travel weve been really worried about how much the bad economy is going to impact our travel. just this year weve been to san francisco costa rica new york los angeles taiwan yosemite san diego las vegas baltimore niagara falls western virginia new orleans and we have upcoming trips to hong kong macau and vietnam at the end of the year need...... [Show More]
things get a little bit different at the philadelphia museum of art after 5 pm on friday evenings. by different i mean a little less sedate a little more wacky. this unique brand of entertainment called art after 5 is held in the great stair hall until 845 pm each appointed eve. have you looked at the calendar lately halloween is getting very close. you know what that means right ar...... [Show More]
a reflexive week as if by last weeks post i was trying to draw attention to myself or bend back my writing. my google alerts entry returned to me by the logical but unexpected medium of google alerts and drugs in milk who recommended me links continuing this neverending network of references. what did i expect my strategies of fracture distanciation interruption discontinu...... [Show More]
exhibits Post Source: www.wornthrough.com Posted: Oct 16 2008 11:00:02
heights of fashion a history of the elevated foot
through october 31 at the esplanade museum alberta canada this exhibit
features shoes that illustrate the rise and fall of the high heel in western
fashion over the last 500 years. designers include manolo blahnik roger
vivier salvatore ferragamo and jeanlouis francois. visitors can learn how
political social and pop c...... [Show More]
id always wondered why philadelphia is called the city of brotherly love thanks to the philadelphia entry in wikipedia i now know from the greek philoslove and adelphosbrother. thanks wikipedia.
thanks also to dickipedia a wiki of dicks for providing useful background information on all the political candidates as we head into the election and in which i cannot vote. a gem from...... [Show More]
...al artists for whom czanne has been a central inspiration and whose work reflects czannes extraordinary legacy including max beckmann jasper johns henri matisse pablo picasso and others. 215 7638100 philamuseum.org
march 2009
through march 22 2009
black hands blue seas. this compelling exhibition at independence seaport museum explores the untold stories of the africanamerican maritime experience. 215 4138655 www.philly seaport.or g
march 18 2009
philadelphia flower show. the regions annual gardening celebration the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind held at the pennsylvania convention center features topoftheline horticulture and landscape design entertainment and more than 150 vendors. this years theme bella italia celebrates the natural beauty art food music and people of italy. 215 9888800 theflowershow.com
march 4april 19 2009
a year with frog and toad. based on the books by arnold lobel this arden theatre company presentation tells the whimsical story of an unlikely friendship between a cheerful frog and a rather grumpy toad and the life lessons they learn during the four seasons of one year. 215 9228900 ardentheatre.org
march 615 2009
philly beer week. this celebration of the citys vibrant beer culture features events ranging from tastings of locally crafted brews in cozy neighborhood taprooms to educational offerings like guided tastings and lectures or prixfixe beerpairing dinners. phillybeerweek.org
march 1318 2009
wozzeck. the kimmel center presents this alban berg opera with emotionally gripping music and drama presented by the curtis symphony orchestra and tony awardwinner shuler hensley in the title role. 215 8931999 kimmelcenter.org
march 2429 2009
happy days a new musical. based on the hit paramount pictures television series this show reintroduces one of americas bestloved families the cunninghams and the days of 1959 milwaukee at the academy of music. 215 8931955 kimmelcenter.org
march 26april 7 2009
philadelphia film festival. the weeklong festival showcases the best in independent and foreign cinema in theaters throughout philadelphia. 267 7659700 phillyfests.com
march 2829 2009
the philadelphia invitational furniture show. this nationally acclaimed exhibition at the navy yard features oneofakind home furnishings that run the gamut from innovative contemporary designs to adaptations of classical styling. 215 8320060 pffshow.com
april 2009
aprilseptember 2009
galileo medici and the age of astronomy. the franklin is the only stop in the world for this special exhibition that explores the contributions of galileo as well as that of other luminaries during the age of the medicis. highlights include one of only two existing galileo telescopes. 215 4481200 fi.edu
april 712 2009
chitty chitty bang bang. the kimmel center presents sensational sets stunning special effects an irresistible story and an unforgettable sherman brothers score in this classic musical at the academy of music. 215 8931955 kimmelcenter.org
april 1821 2009
the philadelphia antiques show. during this annual event dealers from across the u.s. gather to display their unique finds at the navy yard. 215 3873500 philaantiques.com
april 2325 2009
the penn relays. high school and college track stars compete at franklin field during the oldest collegiate meet in the nation. 215 8986145 thepennrelays.com
april 27may 3 2009
equality forum. this weeklong festival celebrates the cultural and political legacy of the gay lesbian bisexual and transgender community and includes more than 50 events by 75 regional national and international organizations. 215 7323378 equalityforum.com
april 2009 tbd
philadelphia international childrens festival. jugglers folk singers puppeteers and acrobats delight young audiences at the annenberg center for the performing arts. 215 8983900 pennpresents.org
may 2009
through may 2009
marching to the white house. at the betsy ross house election memorabilia of all kinds offers a fascinating look at presidential campaigns through the ages. the exhibition includes campaign buttons handkerchiefs and flags as well as more unusual offerings like william mckinleys victory parade uniform. 215 6294026 betsyrosshouse.org
through may 3 2009
surviving the body of evidence. this new interactive exhibition at the university of pennsylvania museum of archaeology and anthropology explores the process of evolution and its profound impact on humans. 215 8984000 museum.upenn.edu
through may 3 2009
theres a mystery there sendak on sendak. at the rosenbach museum library this major retrospective of more than 130 pieces from the museums vast maurice sendak collection the largest in the worldmdas hfeatures original artwork rare sketches neverbefore seen working materials and interview footage. 215 7321600 rosenbach.org
may 23 2008
strawberry festival. strawberries of all sorts live entertainment and pieeating contests are just a couple of the festivities at this free annual event at peddlers village. 215 7944000 peddlersvillage.com
may 3 2009
broad street run. the 30th annual run which raises money for the american cancer society will span 10 miles from olney to south philadelphia. the two days before the event runners and spectators alike can head to lincoln financial field to enjoy the expo which includes runner information vendors face painting and refreshments. 215 6833594 broadstreetrun.com
may 13june 14 2009
hysteria. based on an actual meeting between two of the worlds greatest and most eccentric men sigmund freud and salvador dali this play at the wilma theater is a madcap comedy full of mistaken identities missing clothing and dazzling surprises. 215 5467824 wilmatheater.org
may 1617 2009
sorrento cheese 9th street italian market festival. this annual block party features live entertainment games and food booths plus the italian markets dazzling array of homemade sausages delicious cannolis imported meats and cheeses luscious cappuccino butchercut beef and poultry specialty cookware and fresh pastas. 215 5454543 9thstreeti talianmark etfestival .com
may 2130 2009
devon horse show and country fair. the countrys oldest and largest event of its kind features contests exhibitions and an oldfashioned fair at the devon show grounds. 610 9640550 thedevonho rseshow.co m
may 2009 tbd
black lily film music festival. taking place throughout the city this third annual festival celebrates the artistry of female musicians and film...... [Show More]
welcome to art guide northwest art guide northwest the complete guide to galleries museums and antiques in seattle and the pacific northwest. addresses descriptions and links to galleries and museums.
philadelphia museum of art as one of the largest art museums in the united states the philadelphia museum of art invites visitors from around the world to explore its renowned art collecti...... [Show More]
the philadelphia art alliance has been promoting the careers of emerging and established artists since 1915 which makes it the oldest multidisciplinary arts center in the united states. promotion takes the form of providing exhibition and performance space for visual literary and performing artists. since 1926 the art alliance has been located in the historic wetherill mansion on rittenhous...... [Show More]
bird anchor Post Source: thequiltersalley.wordpress.com Posted: Oct 02 2008 13:14:13
in a curious twist of synchronicity ai received these two punches from shara as we were driving to kennedy airport. she had them before my post . see photo caption.
life inspires art projects for me and i have begun a bird punch for every day shara is in israel.
i dont even know how it will end up but each day i create a bird on a string or other to represe...... [Show More]
sun day in philly Post Source: changingway.org Posted: Sep 02 2008 00:25:42
this is philbert mascot of reading terminal market . i think that it compares very favorably with bostons quincy market in that its more of a market than a mall. theres a short video of the market at the end of this post.
i am impressed with the philadelphia museum of art and will leave comparisons with bostons mfa until ive had a good chance to check...... [Show More]
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