Six Top Cape Town Attractions
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 9:45 am | 0 Comment
Here's a nice video from Cape Town Tourism which contains a quick overview of some of Cape Town's top attractions.
A Weekend in Historic Philadelphia?on a Budget
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
So you´re on vacation. Believe it or not, that doesn´t mean you have to splurge! In Historic Philadelphia, you´ll find plenty of places where prices haven´t changed much since our Founding Fathers were milling about town. And we have put an entire weekend itinerary together for you, a step-by-step guide full of budget-conscious meals, fun stuff
The Cleopatra Girlfriends Weekend Itinerary
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
Strong, shrewd, beautiful and beguiling, Cleopatra, the last Pharaoh to rule Egypt before the completion of the Roman conquest, has been portrayed reverently by historians and Hollywood alike, making her an enduring icon and role model to women. As such, the world debut of Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt at The Franklin Institute, which runs from June 5,
Celebrate the Harvest Season at the Peter Wentz Farmstead
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
Looking for some autumnal, harvest-y activities to do with friends or family over the next few weeks? Consider paying a visit to the Peter Wentz Farmstead in Worcester, PA. Each fall, they host a series of weekend festivals. First up is an event that´s part of their Laerenswaert series, this Saturday, September 11th. A German phrase that means ?worth learning,?
A Weekend on the Parkway
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
The Benjamin Franklin Parkway, or simply "the Parkway," is in many ways the cultural heart of Philadelphia. Designed in 1917 to emulate the Champs-Elys?es, the Parkway has been host to the nation´s oldest Thanksgiving Parade, Live 8, a free Bruce Springsteen concert and Sunoco Welcome America!, Philadelphia´s July 4th party. Lined with flags from around the
Free Library Festival
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
April 17-18, 2010 The Experience Now in its fourth year, the Free Library Festival is the Library´s annual burst of ideas and inspiration. Well on its way to becoming a Philadelphia tradition, the Festival weekend is packed with free programming for all ages, including talks by bestselling authors, poetry readings, musical performances, tours of the
Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
The Experience The world of Cleopatra, which has been lost to the sea and sand for nearly 2,000 years, will surface in a new exhibition, Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt, making its world premiere in June 2010 at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, from June 5, 2010 ? January 2, 2011. The exhibition will feature roughly 140 artifacts while taking
First Friday
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
When The First Friday evening of each month, rain or shine, year-round. Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Where Most galleries can be found between Front and Third, and Market and Vine Streets. The Experience Want proof of Philadelphia´s happening art scene? Come down to Old City for First Fridays. On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers
Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts
By Cape Town at February 7, 2011 | 8:13 am | 0 Comment
The Experience April 7 through May 1, 2011, the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts (PIFA) will shine a spotlight on the city´s arts and cultural scene. For three weeks, audiences will revel in an array of one-time, only-in-Philadelphia productions by some of the region´s top talents?many of whom will partner with or present international
Art of the American Soldier
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The Experience More than 15,000 paintings and sketches created by over 1,300 American soldiers in the line of duty have been in curatorial storage in Washington, D.C. for decades. Seldom have them been made available for public viewing. Art of the American Soldier will bring these powerful works of art into the spotlight at the National Constitution Center from
