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Must-Read Books by Female Authors: April Showers

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As the saying goes… April showers bring May flowers, which means it’s traditionally the time of year to start reconnecting with nature ready to blossom. Read on for five fresh finds focused on tuning into our surroundings, each other, and ourselves. Mind According to the book cover of this collection of sci-fi and fantasy tales […]

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Must-Read Books by Female Authors: Women’s History Month Edition

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For Women’s History Month, we’re recommending five books that highlight historic powerhouse Pennsylvania women. Each one promotes peace, equality, and justice in their own unique way. You don’t want to miss out on learning how these feminists radically changed our country. Lucretia Coffin Mott Women’s rights activist, abolitionist, and social reformer According to University of

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Cirque du Soleil’s TORUK Takes Flight in Philadelphia

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South Philly transforms into the world Pandora from March 8 to March 12, 2017 at the Wells Fargo Center. Cirque du Soleil’s TORUK: The First Flight is inspired by the Academy Award-winning film Avatar by James Cameron. The show tells of an odyssey through a new world of discovery. The visually stunning live set uses

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Women’s History Month #WCW | Jessie Hemmons

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As fate would have it, the beginning of Women’s History Month falls on a Wednesday this month. We’re kicking off March 2017 with the first installment of our annual #WCW series. With so many incredible, successful women among us, we are excited to celebrate the tremendous amount of talent in Philadelphia that never ceases to

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Must-Read Books by Female Authors: The Love Edition

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This Valentine’s Day, it doesn’t matter if your status is single, taken, complicated, or somewhere in between. If you love to read then you know a good book makes for perfect company! In honor of the month of love, here are five must-read books highlighting the ways of the heart.   Love and poetry… Tell

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First Friday Interview: Amber Lynn of Amberella

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  February is the month of love, so we took the opportunity to sit down and get to know the lady behind the beautiful street art hearts that have taken over Philadelphia. The mixed media and street artist’s name is Amber Lynn, perhaps better known as Amberella (a nickname that started 15 years ago and has

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Must-Read Books by Female Authors: New Years Edition

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We’re halfway through January… how are those new year resolutions coming along? Still working out every day? Did you get around to organizing your home yet? Ready to reveal that new skill you’ve been working on? If you haven’t hit the ground running yet, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! Here are five book recommendations

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Upcoming Kimmel Center Shows: January & February

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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts presents an exciting variety of new events this year. From improv comedy shows to Broadway specials, the entertainment options in Center City are abundant for all audiences to enjoy. We put together a list of upcoming must-see shows in January and February.   Cirque Eloize: Saloon On January

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Must See: Home Alone with the Philadelphia Orchestra

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Enjoy a night out in Philadelphia with Kevin McCallister and his family in the beautiful theater of Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center. If you love Christmas movies, then Home Alone with The Philadelphia Orchestra is the show to see this week. This experience is not only for classical music lovers; it’s a perfect family

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2016 Holiday Playlist

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Whether you’re listening to Christmas tunes at an ugly sweater party or at a holiday potluck dinner, a good festive playlist is essential. Luckily, our team has created a playlist of our favorite songs that will make anyone jingle and rock this season. We love our team’s music diversity. From classic tunes from Frank Sinatra to today’s

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