Hello and welcome to Nigelknowsphilly on Philly2Philly.com This will be my weekly rant space where I bring you some sights, sounds, and info about all things Philadelphia. A mini bio, I was born in Mill Valley, SF, but raised here since I was 3. I’m a lot older than 3 but how much older, I will keep a secret until my birthday, April 29… and then I just can’t do anything but disclose. Anywho, I have grown up all around center city and currently have been treading north, first in Northern Liberties about 9 years ago and now East Kensington/Fishtown.
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Four hundred years after his death, William Shakespeare remains the world’s most produced playwright. For evidence of his enduring popularity look no further than the region’s stages: there are at least five productions of the Bard’s plays in the Philadelphia area this weekend alone and more than a dozen more being staged in the next few months.
New Exhibit at Academy of Natural Sciences asks us to get up close and personal with animals like never before!
Shakespeare, Mozart and Tchaikovsky are all easily recognizable names in art and culture, but the stories behind these popular figures are less known. That is why Lyric Fest, an organization dedicated to connecting people through song, established the Biography in Music series.
Today, March 2nd is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Born in 1904, and having passed away on September 24, 1991, Dr.
It's not often that a high school student gets to tack on the title of playwright to her name. But for a few lucky students, their written words will be coming to life this week on stage during the Philadelphia Young Playwrights’ 2010 Professional Productions.
With the weather outside looking pretty frightful lately, the Please Touch Museum is all the more delightful for parents and kiddos suffering from cabin fever. As most folks know, Please Touch is a treasure trove of indoor activities, but the newest exhibit – Exploring Trees Inside and Out – offers a welcome taste of the outdoors.