http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia-blog.html This blog has detailed information on places to visit and things to do in Philadelphia - its museums, historic sites, nightlife and entertainment. en-us philadelphia Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT enjoyingphiladelphia.com http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/branch_review_society_hill_playhouse.html Branch Review at the Society Hill Playhouse – the world premiere of the one-man play, featuring Branch Rickey, baseball’s most visionary executive. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/rain_beatles_review.html Rain Beatles Review at the Academy of Music – a very faithful version of the Fab Four’s Magical Mystery Tour arrives at Philadelphia’s oldest venue. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:27:21 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/ben_franklin_parkway.html The Ben Franklin Parkway is home to many Philadelphia museums - get the most out of it. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 15:56:17 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/memphis_review_academy_of_music.html Memphis Review Academy of Music – the critically acclaimed, Tony-award winning musical brings 1950s rock ‘n roll to Philadelphia’s oldest venue. Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:46:36 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/ludwig_live_review_kimmel_center.html Ludwig Live! is lots of laughs at the Kimmel Center – and our review of Beethoven’s lounge show has a short bio that will help you enjoy the jokes! Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:53:46 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/chinese_new_year_2011_events_philadelphia.html Chinese New Year 2011 Events Philadelphia, welcoming the Year of the Rabbit are in Chinatown and the Penn Museum’s Secrets of the Silk Road exhibit. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:38:21 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/january_2012_philadelphia_events.html January 2012 Philadelphia Events start with the Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day, the smash hit Jersey Boys at the Forrest Theatre, and much more! Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:16:42 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/january_2011_things_to_do_in_philadelphia.html January 2011 Things to Do in Philadelphia – the Mummers Parade on New Year’s Day is a hallowed tradition, with hotel packages for visitors. Read more. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 03:46:42 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/2011_mummers_parade.html The 2011 Mummers Parade on Broad Street continues a uniquely Philadelphia tradition – and an entertaining New Year’s Day celebration for visitors. Sat, 31 Dec 2011 18:26:04 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/1812_productions_this_is_the_week_that_is_review_2011.html 1812 Productions This Is the Week That Is Review 2011 - a hilarious send-up of all things political – the best topical humor in Greater Philadelphia. Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:18:37 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/penns_landing_riverrink.html Penn’s Landing RiverRink, sponsored by Blue Cross, is the only outdoor public ice rink in Philadelphia, and offers skate rental, lessons, and events. Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:32:33 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/king_of_prussia_mall.html The King of Prussia Mall, located near Valley Forge, is the largest mall in the Philadelphia region - one half is the Plaza, the other the Court. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 06:44:06 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia_new_years_eve_parties_2010.html Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Parties 2010 – a complete guide for upscale parties and events, fireworks, nightlife, and revelry, to celebrate 2011. Mon, 19 Dec 2011 20:52:23 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/jersey_boys_review_forrest_theatre.html Jersey Boys Review Forrest Theatre – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons return to their zenith at this outstanding musical, featuring their hits. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 01:28:42 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/jimmy_rollins_foundation_havana_nights.html The Jimmy Rollins Foundation Havana Nights charity event at the Constitution Center featured many Phillies and other A-list local celebrities. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:46:16 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/december_2011_philadelphia_events.html December 2011 Philadelphia Events – at Macy’s, the beloved Light Show, and entering the life-sized version of A Christmas Carol at Dickens Village. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:07:02 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/december_2010_things_to_do_in_philadelphia.html December 2010 things to do in Philadelphia – at Macy’s, the beloved Light Show, and entering the life-sized version of A Christmas Carol at Dickens Village. Wed, 07 Dec 2011 19:08:54 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia_christmas_date_ideas.html Philadelphia Christmas Date Ideas for romance, include the Macy’s Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village, the Comcast Holiday Spectacular, and more. Sun, 04 Dec 2011 01:16:36 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/penn_state_temple_2011_recap.html Temple suffers heartbreaking loss to Penn State, 14-10, after leading nearly the entire game – it sought its first win over the Lions, since 1941. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:19:52 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia_halloween_parties_2011.html Philadelphia Halloween Parties 2011 are abundant – find the best places for adults to celebrate with costume contests, nightlife, and other revelry. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:19:21 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/halloween_2011_philadelphia_events.html Halloween 2011 Philadelphia events – Mummies at the Franklin Institute, Terror Behind the Walls, Boo at the Zoo, Pumpkinfest, and Dracula Festival. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:18:47 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia_christmas_2010_things_to_do.html Philadelphia Christmas 2010 things to do include the Macy’s Light Show and Dickens Village, Christmas Village, and many other events for visitors. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 03:15:34 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/macys_dickens_village.html The Macy’s Dickens Village offers visitors the chance to walk through a life-sized version of A Christmas Carol, a unique experience, since 1984. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:29:27 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/macys_philadelphia.html Macy’s Philadelphia – in the former John Wanamakers on Market Street – is home to the Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village, starting Black Friday. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:27:20 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/macys_a_christmas_carol.html Macy’s A Christmas Carol / Dickens Village, is in the former Wanamakers at 13th and Market, and you can walk through a life-sized version of the tale. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:23:41 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/macys_holiday_light_show.html The Macy’s Holiday Light Show – at the old John Wanamakers store – has been a beloved Philadelphia Christmas tradition since 1956, for visitors. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 22:21:43 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/christmas_village_in_philadelphia.html Christmas Village in Philadelphia is located at City Hall, adjacent to Macy’s Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village – which is great for visitors. Sun, 27 Nov 2011 14:07:40 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia_thanksgiving_day_parade_2010.html The Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade 2010 features colorful floats, performances, and other entertainment on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:36:40 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/philadelphia_thanksgiving_eve_2010.html Philadelphia Thanksgiving Eve 2010 – Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - will be rollicking, with revelry, parties, events, nightlife, and things to do. Sun, 20 Nov 2011 00:32:51 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/alexandra_robbins_interview_and_lecture_at_the_prep.html Alexandra Robbins Interview and Lecture at the Prep – where the best-selling author of education books, discusses "The Pressure to Succeed" for teens. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:49:44 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/november_2011_philadelphia_events.html November 2011 Philadelphia Events – Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Eve parties, Black Friday, and much more than just turkey. Mon, 14 Nov 2011 14:26:39 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/september_2011_philadelphia_events.html September 2011 Philadelphia events - Rembrandt at the Art Museum, Mummies at the Franklin Institute, and Constitution Day at the Constitution Center. Sun, 13 Nov 2011 14:54:57 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/november_2010_things_to_do_in_philadelphia.html There are many November 2010 things to do in Philadelphia, as the leaves continue to fall. You can see many attractions over Thanksgiving weekend. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 01:29:04 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/cirque_du_soleil_quidam_review_at_temple.html Cirque du Soleil Quidam Review at Temple - the Liacouras Center was filled with stunning stunts and incredible acrobatics - an amazing experience. Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:59:26 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/voyage_of_the_living_dead_2011.html Voyage of the Living Dead 2011 a scary tour on the Battleship New Jersey – a new Halloween event, on the Camden riverfront. Read more, if you dare! Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:29:02 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/comcast_holiday_spectacular.html The Comcast Holiday Spectacular in HD is very convenient to SEPTA trains, Macy’s Holiday Light Show and Dickens Village, as well as Christmas Village. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 13:20:05 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/october_2011_philadelphia_events.html October 2011 Philadelphia events – Phillies playoff games, Terror Behind the Walls, Rembrandt at the Art Museum, Mummies at the Franklin Institute. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:52:25 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/the_big_bang_musical_review.html The Big Bang Musical Review at the Kimmel Center, with Tony Braithwaite and Ben Dibble – a highly hilarious romp through world history. Read more. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:05:57 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/rock_of_ages_review_merriam_theater.html Our Rock of Ages Review at the Merriam Theater – the five-time Tony-nominated Broadway musical, an entertaining, energetic trip back to the 1980s. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:17:11 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/stars_and_stripes_canteen.html The Stars & Stripes Canteen at the National Constitution Center - a ‘40s-themed event, celebrating the Fighting for Democracy exhibit in Old City. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 20:09:46 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/bloktoberfest.html Bloktoberfest is an annual October event, in the increasingly hip and vibrant Graduate Hospital neighborhood, just south of Center City Philadelphia. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:16:03 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/october_2010_things_to_do_in_philadelphia.html October 2010 things to do in Philadelphia – ghost tours, tours of the Gothic fortress of Eastern State Penitentiary, and the Cleopatra exhibit at the Franklin Institute. Read more. Wed, 12 Oct 2011 13:00:24 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/2011_liberty_medal.html The 2011 Liberty Medal ceremony honored former Defense Secretary Robert Gates at the National Constitution Center, with a star-studded extravaganza. Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:39:12 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/phillies_cardinals_2011_nlds_history.html A Phillies/Cardinals 2011 NLDS history, from the perspective of a heartbroken Phillies fan who hoped for more October baseball and a World Series title. Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:03:07 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/shakespeares_globe_london_cinema_series_henry_viii_review.html Shakespeare’s Globe London Cinema Series Henry VIII Review – a stellar cast brings the Tudor court to life on movie screens worldwide – it’s just like being there. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:49:28 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/terror_behind_the_walls_2011.html Terror Behind the Walls 2011 at Eastern State Pen- the most popular haunted house in America: VIP After Dark tours, schedule, tickets, dinner packages. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 17:59:48 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/terror_behind_the_walls.html Terror Behind the Walls, staged at the Gothic, historic Eastern State Penitentiary in Fairmount, is one of the most popular haunted houses in America. Find the schedule, tickets and dinner packages. Sun, 02 Oct 2011 13:30:42 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/battle_of_germantown_history.html This Battle of Germantown history describes Washington’s attempt to defeat the British at Cliveden, a historic estate, during the Revolutionary War in October 1777, and re-enacted annually. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:29:29 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/battle_of_germantown.html The Battle of Germantown – fought in 1777, during the Revolutionary War – is re-enacted with stunning accuracy, each October. See the 18th-century soldiers in action, at the Cliveden historic site. Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:22:24 GMT http://www.enjoyingphiladelphia.com/shane_victorino_nicetown_boys_and_girls_club_grand_opening.html The Shane Victorino Nicetown Boys & Girls Club Grand Opening was due to the generosity of the Phillies All-Star centerfielder, the “Flyin’ Hawaiian”. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 20:56:58 GMT