Museums
Unappealing Rowhouse Backyard?
This beautiful house has a lot to recommend it, but it really jumped out at me once I got to the backyard space. I saw […]
On the Market: Lovely Victorian in Art Museum Area
In addition to having retained its original moldings, wood floors, and entry hall bannister, this Woodstock Street residence has also managed to keep a built-in armoire in the main […]
Do This: BYO Pumpkin Boot Camp at the Art Museum Steps
No medicine ball? No problem. Next Saturday, CoreFitness will be hosting their third annual BYOP—P as in pumpkin—boot camp at the Art Museum steps where, […]
Person, Place, Thing: Dave Dormond
Person: Dave Dormond, 33, boatbuilder Place: Workshop at the Independence Seaport Museum, Tuesday afternoon Thing: Checking the hull Is she ready to launch? We’re about […]
Will the Schuylkill River Trail Near the Art Museum Be Closed During Made in America?
A reader wondered this morning on Twitter if the Schuylkill River Trail—the part that splits and goes on the Kelly Drive side of the Art […]
Smithsonian Adding LGBT Exhibit That Includes Pieces From Will and Grace
I’m so excited to have another reason besides “The First Ladies” exhibit to visit Washington’s Smithsonian Institution: a brand new LGBT exhibition. The museum is curating a collection of historical […]
DO THIS: Friday Nights At The Barnes Foundation
The Barnes Foundation has announced a new event, Friday Nights at The Barnes, a swanky way to kick off your weekend. From now through September 19th, […]
Katy Perry Climbed the Art Museum Steps in a Pizza Hoodie Last Night, Philly Twitter Roared
(Editor’s Note: Ticket editor Josh Middleton has designated this entry one of the blog’s top posts for 2014.) Pop star Katy Perry finished up her […]
PennDOT to Repair Spring Garden Street Bridges
PennDOT announced today it will soon begin a $6.6 million renovation of the Spring Garden Street bridges, the several spans that take Spring Garden Street […]
Art Museum Gets $5 Million State Renovation Grant
Gov. Corbett’s wife, Susan, on Tuesday announced the state will give the Philadelphia Museum of Art $5 million for its planned renovation.
PA Billionaire Leaves Art Collection to Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art
Pennsylvania billionaire publisher Richard Mellon Scaife passed away on July 4th, leaving nearly half of his extensive art collection to the nearby Brandywine Conservancy and […]
The Oval Kicks Off with Something New from Yards
This Wednesday, July 16th, Eakins Oval will transform into more than just a parking lot on the Parkway. For the second summer, The Oval returns, as […]
Is Frank Gehry Really “Apollo Creed-Level Bad for Philadelphia”?
Art Museum and expansion, seen in section. (Philadelphia Museum of Art/Gehry Partners) In a City Lab piece titled “Philly: Let’s Talk About Frank Gehry,” Kriston […]