Culture
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Franklin Institute to Bring Back ‘The Art of the Brick’ Exhibit, the World’s Largest LEGO Display
In February, the Franklin Institute will see the return of the world’s largest display of LEGO art, by Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. “The Art of the Brick,” is a traveling exhibition and popular art collection that will showcase more than 100 creative and inspiring pieces by renowned contemporary artist, Nathan Sawaya. The exhibit…
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Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson is an Upper Darby native, and the Catholic Church’s first quadriplegic priest, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Atkinson was both a student and a teacher at Monsignor Bonner High School. Artist Timothy Schmalz…
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Local Musicians Record Song Written by Chopper 6 Photographer as a ‘Loving Tribute’
The week before he passed in the Chopper 6 crash, late photographer Chris Dougherty, uploaded on YouTube a performance of his song, “Candy Cane Lane,” writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. To honor Dougherty and his musical talent, local musicians led by Tommy Conwell, frontman of Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers recorded a version of…
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How Philly-based Audio Engineer, Producer Ben Thomas Continues to Make a Name for Himself in the Music Industry
Philadelphia has long been a pioneer in music and culture and each generation brings a new wave of artists and creatives continuing the tradition, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ben Thomas, a Philly-based audio engineer and producer, is one of the architects fueling the new creative wave in the city. He recently earned…
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Valley Forge National Historical Park Perfect Setting for Long Walk
We all need a long walk sometimes to reset and focus on the moment, and Valley Forge National Historical Park in King of Prussia is the perfect setting for it, writes Beth Price-Williams for Only In Your State. The park offers beautiful scenery along the Joseph Plumb Martin Trail. There is also ample parking on…
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Longtime Art Curator, Historian, and Author Susan Gray Detweiler Remembered
Susan Gray Detweiler, longtime curator of the Robert L. McNeil Jr. Americana art collection in Wyndmoor, died at age 85 at her home in Chestnut Hill, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Detweiler oversaw the Wyndmoor collection for more than three decades and she is the author of an award-winning book about George Washington’s…
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Swords to Plowshares’ Sculpture Dedicated at Delaware Valley University
Delaware Valley University recently unveiled a new sculpture by internationally recognized artist Steve Tobin, an homage to veterans that beautifies the landscape in the university’s Garden of Optimism. Entitled “Swords to Plowshares,” the sculpture was donated by Sam and Max Wechsler, and dedicated in the name of their father Jay Wechsler, a U.S. Navy veteran who…
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The No Name Pops Brings Music to the Main Line at Immaculata University
The No Name Pops brings music to the Main Line of Philadelphia with a concert titled Broadway in the Burbs, conducted by Broadway’s Evan Roider, with guest conductor Joe Gehring and pianist Dr. Bill Carr. The show, featuring music from Gypsy, Sound of Music, Fiddler on the Roof, A Funny Thing Happened, and more, will take place…
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Cherry Street Pier Celebrates 5 Years of Fostering Philadelphia’s Artist Community
The Cherry Street Pier was formerly a shipping dock for the United Fruit Company, but was renovated as a semi-enclosed public park with a community of on-site artists in October 2018, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. Stacked shipping containers outfitted as artist studios can be found inside, featuring glass fronts so visitors can see them…
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How Rockette Taylor Shimko Balances Life in Yardley with the Dazzle of Radio City Music Hall
In 2010, at 18 years old, Yardley’s Taylor Shimko took a bold step skipping class at Ewing High School to audition for the iconic Rockettes, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, she is a vital part of the company renowned for its breathtaking “Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.” Raised…
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Montco Native John Oates Says He Has ‘Moved on’ From Hall & Oates Days
John Oates, one part of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, says that he is really proud of his work with bandmate Daryll Hall, but that he is ready to “move on” to something different, writes Ilana Kaplan for People. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together,” Oates said on David Yontef’s…
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A First Timer’s Guide to Family Fun at Spring Mountain Adventures
If you and the kids enjoy winter sports and snow day fun, then don’t miss Spring Mountain Adventures this winter. Located in Upper Salford Township, Spring Mountain is the closest skiing and snowboarding resort to Philadelphia. The resort features eight trails, four lifts, and two terrain parks. There is something for all skill levels, whether…
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Gladwyne Congregation on Mission to Preserve Historic Final Resting Place
The Gladwyne Jewish Memorial Cemetery is the final resting place for hundreds of European immigrants. Joe Ferrannini is committed to preserving the crumbling gravestones, writes Paul Jablow for Main Line Today. The cemetery is located just off Conshohocken State Road in Gladwyne. No one has been buried there since 1945. In the 1890s, two burial…
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Revel in Nature: These Five Local Spots Are Perfect for Great Hike
The Main Line is filled with great hiking spots that provide a perfect surrounding with an abundance of natural beauty and eye-catching features, such as creeks and covered bridges, writes the Main Line Today. Hildacy Preserve in Media is home to Crum Creek, which provides the soothing sounds of trickling water while you are walking.…
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Take a Nature Break at One of Main Line’s Many Parks and Gardens
Studies consistently show that exposure to nature is important for our health, both physical and mental. Lucky for us there is no shortage of lush parkland and gardens for us to explore. The Main Line Today has curated a list of those in the Main Line area. Here is just a sampling. Airdrie Forest Preserve…
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Netflix’s ‘Rustin’ Stars Bayard Rustin, But It Also Spotlights Another Hero With Same Last Name: His Grandmother
In addition to the civil rights leader Bayard Rustin, Netflix’s new movie Rustin spotlights another West Chester hero: his grandmother Julia “Ma” Rustin, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bayard Rustin was the architect of the 1963 March on Washington but due to being gay, he never got the recognition he deserved. This new…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert
The Delaware County Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert on Dec. 17 in a celebration of the season. The second chamber concert of the season includes performers from all the sections of the orchestra. Playing traditional carols and Hanukkah music along with more lighthearted holiday tunes, there will be quartets of brass instruments and saxophones,…
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A Travelers United Plus Writer Relearns History at Valley Forge
Karen Cummings, a Travelers United Plus writer, recently visited Valley Forge National Historical Park and was surprised by how much she didn’t remember from her history lessons at school. “I realized I must have been sleeping or not paying attention when the Valley Forge, part of the Revolutionary War, was covered in whatever grade we…
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