By PW Staff
Bad movies, tattoos, Anne Rice and more to see & do this week in Philly.
By J. Cooper Robb
To “give voice” to his students’ experiences living in the city, drama instructor Gregory DeCandia proposed they create an original work. “I knew I wanted to explore the teen flash mobs due to the fact that I would be teaching the actual demographic that had participated in these events,” DeCandia says.
By Nicole Finkbiner
Valentine’s Day isn’t about showering your significant other with gifts. Nor is it an excuse to sit home and weep uncontrollably while listening to Lionel Richie’s greatest hits on repeat. It’s about making time in your busy schedule to enjoy the people you care about, unapologetically eating your weight in chocolate and maybe getting laid. So whether you’re single or attached, here are some things going on in the city that’ll help you realize the true meaning of the holiday.
By Katherine Rochester
From Amtrak’s transportation deal for would-be but far-flung visitors, to Alternative Tours Inc.’s “Gossip & Gardens” package—which ropes together "Up Close" and the Philadelphia Flower Show—all roads point to the PMA galleries. (Successfully making the tenuous connection between the flora of Southern France and this year’s Hawaiian-themed Flower Show is, apparently, up to you.)
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Let’s be honest: consignment shops are a dime a dozen in Philly-most no different from the last. Fortunately, this past weekend, I was proven wrong having stumbled upon a hidden gem neatly tucked away on 11th and Pine called The Crystal Cage. Owner Kelly Reynolds opened the door to her swanky, upscale accessories boutique with a [...]
Ever peep a cute piece of fashion jewelry and wonder how that gold-painted piece of nickel could possibly cost 2 benjamins? Ever send a curse upon the woman who always has the most unique pieces, leaving you wondering where she could possibly be finding them? We’ve certainly all have moments when we declare, “I could make [...]
Upon entering this Rittenhouse boutique, you’ll be greeted with the slight trickling from a waterfall descending on the wall, the low lights from the bejeweled chandeliers, and of course the gorgeous clothes adorning the hangers and shelves. If you look carefully there’s an obvious, yet subtle welcome to the store. A slender, curling tree reaching [...]