“See” listings
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Manayunk Arts Festival
Now in its 22nd year, this juried festival features artists from more than 22 states and a crafts market on Main Street. The event is hosted by the quaint town's many eclectic shops and restaurants. Check out resale shops Worn Yesterday and Vamp before hitting Jake’s Restaurant and the adjoining Cooper’s Brick Oven Wine Bar. June 25-26. (06/2011)
Main St, Manayunk
215-482-9565
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Alessi: Ethical and Radical
Founded in 1921, Alessi is celebrated for making household objects that also serve as art. This exhibition shows off the Italian company’s high-fashion designs since the 1970s, made in collaboration with such well-known designers and architects as Achille Castiglioni, Ettore Sottsass and Michael Graves. Through April 10. (03/2011)
At the Perelman Building, Philadelphia Museum of Art Fairmont & Pennsylvania aves
215- 763-8100
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The Philadelphia International Flower Show
You’ll always have Paris after visiting this year's fragrant event, which salutes “Springtime in Paris.” Visitors can take a stroll along the Seine, enjoy courtyards and cafés, and descend into the catacombs— all the while surrounded by lilacs, roses and lavender. March 6-13. (03/2011)
At the Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St
215-988-8899
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Amadeus
Enter the court of Austrian Emperor Franz Josef and meet Antonio Salieri, the court composer whose jealousy of the upstart Mozart consumes him. This period production suits the ornate Walnut, which is more than 200 years old. Through March 6. (02/2011)
At the Walnut Street Theatre 825 Walnut St
215- 574-3550;
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PHILADELPHIA INT’L AUTO SHOW
The crowd is bumper-to-bumper at this big show, which features the auto industry’s latest designs. Stroll by colorful concept cars, as well as classics, plus peek at the vehicles destined for showrooms later this year. Jan. 29 to Feb. 6. (01/2011)
At the Pennsylvania Convention Center 1101 Arch St
215-418-4700
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CONSTRUCTING PLAY
Now in its second year, this toy exhibition features beloved construction toys, such as Lincoln Logs and Plastic Bricks, along with soon-to-be classics like Rokenbok and Uberstix. While there, stop into the AIA Bookstore & Design Center, which sells toys and Philadelphia-themed gifts. Through Feb. 4. (01/2011)
At the Philadelphia Center for Architecture 1218 Arch St
215-569-3186
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VALLEY FORGE NAT’L HISTORICAL PARK
No battle was fought on these rolling hills, but more than 2,000 men succumbed to hunger, disease and weather when the Continental Army wintered here. Tour the Visitor Center and Washington’s Headquarters and make sure to drive past the Memorial Arch. (01/2011)
1400 N Outer Line Dr, King of Prussia
610-783-1099
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GEORGE BALANCHINE’S THE NUTCRACKER
This holiday staple performance set to the strains of Tchaikovsky is in its 42nd year. As usual, it features the Pennsylvania Ballet and the Philadelphia Boys Choir, as well as dazzling costumes and stunning sets. Dec. 4-31. (12/2010)
260 S Broad St
215-893-1999
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AN EAKINS MASTERPIECE RESTORED: SEEING THE GROSS CLINIC ANEW
After a passionate campaign to keep it in Philly, Thomas Eakins’ Portrait of Dr. Samuel D. Gross (The Gross Clinic) was purchased by the art museum and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2007. Newly restored, the unveiling of the once hot-button painting— depicting Gross giving instruction in a surgical amphitheater, bloody scalpel in hand—has garnered national press. Through Jan. 9. (12/2010)
26th St and Benjamin Franklin Pkwy
215-763-8100
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ENCHANTED COLONIAL VILLAGE
Longtime locals wistfully recall Lit Brothers’ automated 18th-century village. The store closed in 1977, and in 2000, the Please Touch Museum purchased the vignettes, which are on display Nov.23 to Dec. 31. (11/2010)
4231 Avenue of the Republic
215-581-3181
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SOUTH PACIFIC
Produced by the Lincoln Center Theater, this Tony Award-winning performance has a 34-member cast and a 26-member orchestra— the largest orchestra of any touring Broadway show. It should be “some enchanted evening.” Nov. 23-28. (11/2010)
260 S Broad St
215-893-1999
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WOODFORD MANSION
This 18th-century Georgian mansion used to be the country manor of wealthy patriot William Coleman. Today it’s part of the city, swallowed up by Philly’s expansion, but the old home has been maintained as it was in its glory years, complete with antique furnishings and preserved artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. Guided tours are available. (11/2010)
33rd and Daphin sts
215-229-6115
woodfordmansion.org
