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Endless Summer of Fun

Historic events and innovative new green spaces

await guests who Visit Philadelphia

oud think a city thats home to the

Liberty Bell and Independence
Hallthe cradle of American
libertywould be safe to rest on
its reputation a bit. But Philly is
determined to continue making
history with once-in-a-lifetime
events on tap this year, as well as a throng of new
offerings and spaces for recreation and relaxation. Its
easy to see why The New York Times name-checked
Philly at No. 3 on its 52 Places to Go in 2015 list,
and why it should be at the top of yours, too.

including its headliner, LHermione, a replica of the

ship that brought Gen. Lafayette to aid the fledgling
United States during the Revolutionary War. Celebrate the nations birthday the week of July 4 with
Wawa Welcome America, a multiday party with free
events for all ages throughout the cityincluding
concerts, a parade and fireworks. And, this fall, all
eyes will be on Philadelphia when thousands of
Catholic families from around the globe gather for
the eighth World Meeting of Families, capped off
by Mass with Pope Francis during his first visit to
the United States, Sept. 2227.

Epic Events

New Ways to See the Sights

Billowing sails will waft in the breeze when the

Tall Ships Philadelphia-Camden 2015 pulls into
port June 2528. Visitors may tour the ships docked
at Penns Landing and the Camden Waterfront,
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Its already one of the countrys most walkable cities,

but Philly is also becoming a bastion for cyclists with
its new bike share program. Riders are now able to
rent more than 600 bikes located at more than 60

visit
philadelphia
800-537-7676;
visitphilly.com

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The Events
Youll Want
on Your
Short List
Starting May 2

Sesame Places 35th

Birthday Celebration
866-GO-4-ELMO
sesameplace.com
May 29June 7

Philly Beer Week

215-985-2106
phillybeerweek.org
May 30

Roots Picnic
Festival Pier at Penns
Landing
rootspicnic.com
June 2528

Tall Ships
Philadelphia-Camden
877-4FLY-TIX
tallshipsphiladelphia.com
June 27July 4

Wawa Welcome
America
welcomeamerica.com
Aug. 1416

Philadelphia
Folk Festival
800-556-3655
folkfest.org

Indego stations throughout Center City and beyond

to see the city up close and personal. For an allencompassing view, youll need to hit the deckthe
new observation deck at Liberty One Place, that is.
Set to open in late summer, the deck offers breathtaking, picture-perfect skyline views 57 stories above
street level in downtown Philadelphia.

City of Brewerly Love

Craft beer lovers always feel right at home in Philly,

which is home to dozens of new and established
breweries. Philly Beer Week, the largest beer celebration in the country, runs May 29June 7. Come
for the beer-pairing dinners and spirited home brew
competitions and stay for the citywide pub crawls.
The International Great Beer Expo also takes place
during the celebration, on May 30, bringing 75
international brewers pouring more than 200 beers
from 25 countries at the Marine Parade Grounds at
the Philadelphia Navy Yard. And the Philadelphia
Zoo gets into the spirit with its Summer Ale Festival
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on July 25, inviting attendees to partake in craft

beer and food-truck fare while they commune
with wildlife.

Parks & Recreation

Even a city as steeped in tradition as this one has

room in its heart for new ones. Summertime pop-up
gardens are popping up everywhere these days,
turning a concrete jungle into an urban oasisone
space at a time. The popular Spruce Street Harbor
Park (at Columbus Boulevard and Spruce Street)
returns this Memorial Day weekend with its hammocks and floating barges. And the Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society takes its popular pop-ups on
the road, bringing various versions of its greening
to underused lots both big and small. The Oval, a
summer pop-up on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway,
features themed days and nights with food and fashion trucks, movies, a beer garden, free health and
fitness classes, and its own art installation. For more
information, check out visitphilly.com.

previous spread,
from left:

The Liberty Bell; and

The Oval summer
pop-up park.

opposite,
clockwise
from top:

Spruce Street Harbor

Park; a Pennsylvania
Horticultural Society
pop-up park; and the
venerable Independence Hall.

this page,
clockwise
from top:

A view of the Philadelphia skyline; Dilworth

Park; and sidewalk
dining at Pub and
Kitchen.

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from left:

Located in Independence
National Historical
Park, Americas Most
Historic Square Mile,
the Independence Visitor
Center is the gateway to
the park and the first stop
for visitors when exploring
Philadelphias robust
Historic District; the
50,000-square-foot facility
serves as a one-stop-shop
for visitors from around the
world; the Visitor Center
features amenities such
as free Wi-Fi, restrooms, a
caf, free cell phone charging station, a National
Park exhibit, brochures,
maps, free historical films
and reenactors.

Philadelphia
Starts Here

1 N. Independence Mall W.
599 Market St.
Philadelphia
215-965-7676
800-537-7676
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The Independence Visitor Center is your first step into

the story of American history

f a journey of a thousand miles begins

with a single step, then a trip into three
centuries of Americas past is launched at
the Independence Visitor Center. Situated
in Independence National Historical Park
at Sixth and Market streets, the Visitor
Center provides information and on-site
tickets (with a free pedometer!) to more than 60
of the citys most popular historic attractions, from
Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was adopted, to the Liberty Bell Center to
the National Museum of American Jewish History.
Speak with National Park rangers well versed in
daily and recurring events in the park. Learn about
the park and beyond with a multilingual Visitor
Services representative, including tours, restaurants
and shopping throughout Greater Philadelphia.
Guests can even find a taste of the city at the
Visitor Center itself. Unique souvenirs may be

purchased at the Independence Gift Shop inside

the Visitor Centers Market Street entrance. There
is also a caf inside the Visitor Center, serving
snacks and light meals for visitors on-the-go, or
those looking for a quick break from sightseeing.
Also, there are four additional satellite locations
of the Visitor Center: the Sister Cities Park Visitor
Center, which services the museums along the
Benjamin Franklin Parkway; the Fairmount Park
Welcome Center in LOVE Park, home of Robert
Indianas famed sculpture; the City Hall Visitor
Center, with its extraordinary city views, is in the
heart of Center City; and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, which is another fount of information for convention attendees seeking to explore
their host city.
The scope and breadth of Philadelphia history
and culture can be accessed from just one place
the Independence Visitor Center.
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from top left:

Stay in style at Hotel

Palomar; enjoy the
lap of luxury in one
of the Palomars spa
bathrooms; modern
tavern fare by Chef
Chicas at Red Owl
Tavern; sip cocktails
sky-high at Stratus
Lounge at the
Monaco; stay in the
heart of Old City at
the Monaco.

Refresh Your
Summer Getaway

For visitors to Philadelphia, a Kimpton hotel experience means plenty

of healthy (and unexpected) perks

hen you stay at a luxury

boutique hotel you
expect the bestfrom
the food and dcor to
accommodations and
services. But the perks
you enjoy as a guest
at Kimptons Hotel Palomar and Hotel Monaco
are decidedly out of the ordinary, and help create a
refreshing, summer getaway.
For starters, both Kimpton hotels have locally
loved, chef-driven restaurants and barsSquare
1682 at the Palomar and Red Owl Tavern and
Stratus Rooftop Lounge at the Monacomaking
them culinary destinations for leisure guests and
business travelers alike. All three concepts offer the
freshest ingredients and inspired takes on modern
American fare. Kimpton also offers unique wellness
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options that help you stay fitand get local. At

Hotel Palomar, start your day with a manager-led
Rocky Run, where youll get to know the hotels
Rittenhouse Square neighborhood. Or choose a
cruiser bicycle from Kimptons fleet and earn rewards
for spinning around the cityfrom a free juice or
glass of wine to a free upgrade on your next stay.
At Hotel Monaco, Wellness Wednesdays get
your heart pumping with a morning barre class
provided by Pure Barre, and an evening cardio
boxing class, TKO with T, led by the hotels everpopular doorman, T. Its extras like these that make
the Kimpton experience so remarkable, and a big
reason so many guests return. Enjoy 15 percent
off the best available rates at both hotels for stays
May 1 through Sept. 7 when you book by June 30
using the code ARRIVE. Based on availability, and
blackout dates apply.

Hotel Monaco
433 Chestnut St.
215-925-2111
monacophiladelphia.com

Hotel Palomar
117 S. 17th St.
215-563-5006
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The Caviar
Collection allows
the LAGOS woman
to build a stack of
bracelets anyway
she likes.

The Art of the Stack

The Caviar Collection lets the LAGOS woman wear it her way

1735 Walnut St.

Philadelphia
215-567-0770
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tack, layer, mix. This is the essence

of MY LAGOS MY WAY.
LAGOS is handcrafted with a
particular woman in mind. She
remains true to herself and has
the confidence to create her own
signature look.
We want to encourage the LAGOS woman
to own iconic and classic jewelry that reflects
who she is. We want her to feel powerfully
elegant and simply gorgeous, says company
founder Steven Lagos.
With more than 200 bracelets to choose from,
the signature Caviar collection gives a woman the
option to assemble her own stack, and express

herself any way her creative heart desires. Her

LAGOS, her way.
LAGOS was founded in Philadelphia by artist
ad master jeweler Steven Lagos, who pioneered a
new category of adornment between fashion and
fine jewelry. LAGOS introduced Caviar in 1984,
and it has since become the signature design of the
brand. From Caviar bracelets to new collections,
LAGOS conveys a vision of bold femininity.
LAGOS is available at independent jewelers
and fine retailers including Neiman Marcus,
Bloomingdales and Nordstrom.
When in Philadelphia, make sure to stop by
the flagship store of the brand, located in Rittenhouse Square.
lagos

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Woman at Her
Toilette, 187580, by
Berthe-Marie-Pauline
Morisot; Dance in
the City, 1883, by
Pierre-Auguste Renoir;
Poplars on the Bank
of the Epte River,
1891, by Claude
Monet.

A Summer of
Impressionism
The Philadelphia Museum of Art unveils an
extraordinary private collection

D
2600 Benjamin
Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
215-763-8100
philamuseum.org

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iscovering the Impressionists: Paul DurandRuel and the New Painting is the untold story of
the Impressionists, from
their early struggles to
their ultimate triumph,
and how one man recognized their genius and
worked tirelessly to enable their recognition
and success.
Luminous masterpieces by Claude Monet,
douard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Edgar
Degas and Camille Pissarro have been gathered
from around the world and presented together
in this once-in-a-lifetime exhibition. Reunited
are Renoirs lively dance paintings, Monets

shimmering depictions of poplars, Pissarros

vibrant landscapes, and works by Mary Cassatt,
Alfred Sisley and others. Durand-Ruels commitment to the Impressionists was staggering
and lasting. Over the course of his 50-year
career, he bought close to 1,500 Renoirs, 1,000
Monets, 800 Pissarros, 4,000 Sisleys, 400 by
Degas and 400 Cassatts. He pioneered solo
exhibitions, dedicating the first to Monet and
also staged the largest Impressionist exhibition
ever. Durand-Ruel was as bold, ambitious
and innovative as the youthful artists he
promoted.
Discovering the Impressionists is the final
stop on an international tour, and Philadelphia
is its only U.S. venue. June 24Sept. 13.
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Still Life
in the Fall

The Philadelphia Museum of Art rediscovers American art and culture

udubon to Warhol: The Art of

American Still Life is the first
exhibition in three decades to
introduce the most intimate
and varied type of painting
practiced in the United States.
Exploring the evolution of a
genre of art straddled by growth and transformation
of the nation between 18001960, the exhibition
begins with the early days of the Republic, when
Philadelphias first family of paintersthe Peales
set the standard for artistic excellence. It highlights
an age of opulence with abundant representations
of tabletops lusciously overflowing with food. It
explores the trend for such fool-the eye realists as
William Harnett and John F. Peto during the Civil
War era, and invites visitors to experience Victorian
paintings that were striking conversation pieces of

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the day. The story of the locomotive and machine

age represented by innovative works of 20th-century
masters including Charles Sheeler and Georgia
OKeeffe. The show concludes with the Pop artists
who brashly embraced post-World War II consumer
culture. Highlights range from works by John James
Audubon, whose fascinations are captured in his
celebrated Birds of America (1838), to Jasper Johns
Painted Bronze (1960), an elegy to art-making and
the art of still life itself. Oct. 27Jan. 10, 2016.
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is recognized
as much for its own world-renowned collection as it
is for a place to experience creative play and discover
your spirit of imagination. Open late Wednesday
and Friday nights 5 to 8:45 p.m. Admission is Pay
What You Wish on Wednesday nights and the first
Sunday of every month. Children younger than 12
are always admitted free.

clockwise
from top left:

Wrapped Oranges,
1889, William Joseph
McCloskey, American,
18591941, oil on
canvas; Two Calla
Lilies on Pink, 1928,
Georgia OKeeffe,
American, 18871986,
oil on canvas;
Rubens Peale with
a Geranium, 1801,
Rembrandt Peale,
American, 17781860,
oil on canvas.

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The University City Science

Center provides offices and
labs tailored to the needs of
research-oriented companies;
the shops, restaurants and
people of University City play a
big part in supporting the businesses in the Science Center.

Idea to IPO

University City Science Center gives ambitious companies

an ecosystem in which to grow

3711 Market St.,

8th Floor
Philadelphia
215-966-6000
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arlier this year, Spark Therapeutics launched an initial public

offering worth more than $185
million. Not bad for a company
less than two years old.
The University City Science
Center was a logical choice for
Spark when it sought a home for the growing company. After all, the Science Center offers a nurturing
environment in the midst of Philadelphias thriving
innovation district.
For the fact sheet, the Science Center is the oldest
and largest urban research park in the United States.
But to men and women with good ideas in need
of a home, that means the Science Center provides
labs, office space and support services for startup,
growing and established companies, and does it in

partnership withand proximity tosome of the

finest research and educational institutions in the
region. It helps move technology out of the lab and
into the marketplace, where it can benefit not only
the region but perhaps the world as well.
The Science Center lies at the heart of the
University City neighborhood, with the University
of Pennsylvania, Drexel University, University of the
Sciences, The Wistar Institute and other researchand science-oriented institutions nearby.
All that brainpower is helping young businesses
with advice, advocacy, networking opportunities
and even funding. More than 350 organizations
have graduated from the Science Center since it
began in 1963. And graduate organizations and current incubator residents have generated more than
40,000 jobs and $9.4 billion annual regional output.
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from left:

Dorrance H. Hamilton
Building on the Sidney & Ethal
Lubert Plaza; university provost
and executive vice president,
Mark L. Tykocinski, MD.

Two Centuries of
Health and Innovation
In 1824, Jefferson pioneered teaching students at the patients
bedside. That commitment to innovative medical education continues today

ince its beginning as one of five colleges in the U.S. to have a medical
college and the first with a freestanding hospitalPhiladelphias
Thomas Jefferson University has
blazed a trail for advancing medical
education. Among its many firsts,
Jefferson Medical College (now known as Sidney
Kimmel Medical College) established the concept of
teaching medical students at the patients bedsidea
revolutionary approach to education at the time.
Before that, students attended many lectures
before gaining their MD degrees and then they saw
their first patients, says Mark L. Tykocinski, MD,
the universitys provost and executive vice president
for academic affairs and dean of the Sidney Kimmel
Medical College. Jefferson pioneered supervised
student participation in patient care and, since then,
has been at the leading edge of new concepts in
medical education.
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Thomas Jefferson University includes the Sidney

Kimmel Medical College, renamed in 2014 to
honor a $110 million gift from philanthropist Sidney
Kimmel, the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, and the Schools of Health Professions, Nursing, Pharmacy, and Population Health. Jefferson is
a pioneer in interprofessional education and applies
that multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
We are an ideal laboratory for mapping out how
diverse teams of healthcare professionals come
together to deliver 21st-century care, Tykocinski
says, and were a leading academic medical centerweve been pioneering new therapies for close
to two centuries. We continue to have many clinical
and research programs of distinction. Jefferson also
boasts a deep connection to the community. This
is not just a place where students show up for class.
They help run homeless shelters, clinics and innercity mentorship programs. Its why many people
think of Jefferson as the heart of Philadelphia.

1020 Walnut St.

Philadelphia
215-955-6000
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from top left:

Fred Wilson; Dutch

Room, Barnes
Foundation, c. 1952.
Photograph by Angelo
Pinto; Judy Pfaff; and
Mark Dion.

Winning Ensembles
The latest exhibition at the Barnes Foundation builds
on its vibrant legacy by challenging the order of things

2025 Benjamin
Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia
215-278-7200
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hen Albert C. Barnes

established the Barnes
Foundation in 1922,
his goal was to promote the advancement
of education and the
appreciation of the fine
arts and horticulture. Since then, the Foundation
has surpassed his bold aspirations on all counts.
The Barnes Foundation holds one of the finest
collections of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and
early Modern paintings, including 181 Renoirs,
69 Czannes and 59 Matisses, along with works
by Manet, Degas, Seurat, Prendergast, Titian and
Picasso, and its education programs in art and horticulture attract students from around the world.
But its perhaps the unique way in which Barnes

chose to install his collectionignoring the traditional rules of museum display and mixing together
modern paintings and old masters, furniture, metalwork and household items into arrangements he
called ensemblesthat visitors find most intriguing.
The New York Times calls these ensembles eye
opening, intoxicating, and, at times, maddening.
And now, to inspire visitors to see the collection in
a whole new way, the Barnes Foundation has commissioned three contemporary artists to create works
that respond to Barness installations.
In a new exhibition entitled Mark Dion, Judy
Pfaff, Fred Wilson: The Order of Things, these
internationally renowned artists add a contemporary
twist to Barness ideas. Featuring several large-scale
installations and a sound collage, The Order of
Things is on view at the Barnes May 16Aug. 3.

clockwise from top left: Kerry Ryan McFate, courtesy Pace Gallery; courtesy of the barnes foundation;
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from left:

Visitors enjoy an
audio tour in
Cellblock 7; the
exterior and historic
marker; the view
inside a cell.

Maximum Attraction
Once the prison that held Al Capone, Eastern State Penitentiary is now one
of Philadelphias most unique historic landmarks

astern State Penitentiarys transformation from prison to tourist

attraction is a journey marked by
innovation, reform and a touch
of criminal celebrity. Established
in 1829, the penitentiaryor
ESP, as its known to history
buffswas a groundbreaking facility from its inception. Vastly expensive for its dayESP is believed to
be second only to the U.S. Capitol building in cost
for an American buildingit also was revolutionary for its radial design, with blocks of single cells
arranged around a central hub. The Pennsylvania
system, as it became known, emphasized separate
confinement, and eventually became the model
for more than 300 prisons worldwide. Among its
most famous inmates were gangster Al Capone and,
reportedly, a dog named Pep, who served time for
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allegedly killing a cat owned by the governors wife.

ESP fell into ruin after its closure in 1971, but
the efforts of a task force repurposed the building
into a year-round tourist attraction, with a museum
and tours of the grounds and cells.
The penitentiary also hosts an array of historic
and cultural events: for 2015, five new and seven
returning installations, including Beyond the
Wall, an original series of portraits that addresses
the impact of mass incarceration. Beyond
Capone: Prison Gangs Then and Now examines
organized crime within the walls of the prison in
the early 20th century. Returning special events
include the popular Bastille Day reenactment,
with 2,000 Tastykakes hurled from the prison
towers July 11, and the nationally acclaimed
Halloween attraction, Terror Behind the Walls,
beginning Sept. 18.

2027 Fairmount Ave.

Philadelphia
215-236-3300
easternstate.org

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from top:

The Art of the Brick

LEGO exhibit; guests
on opening day; the artist Nathan Sawaya and
the LEGO Liberty Bell.
opposite, middle
row (l-r):

In Vatican Splendors:
A Journey Through
Faith and Art, a
processional cross
dates back to the
16th century; one of
the exhibitions most
dramatic rooms, this
recreated environment
takes visitors onto the
scaffolding near the
ceiling of the Sistine
Chapel to explore how
Michelangelo painted
his famous frescoes; and
Portrait of Christ with
Crown of Thorns (The
Veronica of Guercino),
Giovanni Francesco
Barbieri, known as
Guercino (15911666).
opposite,
bottom row (l-r):

A scene from Genghis

Khan: Bring the Legend to Life, featuring
three Mongol warriors;
a traction trebuchet,
a variation of the
catapult and a map of
the Mongol conquests
in 1259.

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Where Art and

Science Meet

The Franklin Institute continues its commitment to culture and education

with a series of unique exhibits for all ages and interests

cornerstone of both the scenic

Benjamin Franklin Parkway
and Philadelphias esteemed
Museum District, The Franklin
Institute has long served as one
of the leading resources for the
study of science and technology
in the United States. Founded in 1824 as a tribute
to the inventions of Benjamin Franklin and as a
learning facility for aspiring engineers, the institute
was transformed into one of the first hands-on
museums in the nation in 1934. With more than
400,000 square feet of exhibit space, two auditoriums,
an IMAX theater and the Fels Planetarium, The

Franklin Institute remains an anchor for educational

opportunities in the city. Its also, in the words of its
president and chief executive officer, Larry Dubinski,
an amazing place where you can find some of the
best art and experience some of the best hands-on
exhibitions in the world, right here in Philadelphia.
Three current and upcoming exhibits underscore The Franklin Institutes commitment to
bringing one-of-a-kind art and science to visitors
from Philadelphia and across the nation. Featured
through Sept. 6 is The Art of the Brick, which
CNN named as one of the Top 10 Global MustSee Exhibitions. It presents more than 100 works
created from LEGO bricks by artist Nathan Sawaya.
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Some are well known, like the replicas of van

Goghs Starry Night and da Vincis Mona Lisa, says
Dubinski. But we also have pieces that are unique
to Philadelphia, like a replica of the Liberty Bell.
Also on exhibition, until Jan. 3, 2016, is
Genghis Khan: Bring the Legend to Life, which
brings together 1,000-year-old weapons, jewels and
documents to provide a portrait of 13th-century
life in Mongolia during the rule of the legendary
warrior.
To coincide with Pope Francis stop in Philadelphia in September, during his first visit to the
United States, The Franklin Institute will host
Vatican Splendors: A Journey Through Faith and

Art in the fall. Its absolutely a once-in-a-lifetime

exhibit, Dubinski says of the collection, which will
compile about 200 works of art and objects of historic significance, many of which will be appearing
for the first time outside of the Vatican. Included
will be artworks and relics from the Middle Ages
and Byzantium periods, including art by Giotto and
a reliquary containing the bones of Saint Peter and
Saint Paul, as well as items from Renaissance artists
like Michelangelo and objects from the modern
world. Dubinski promises, There will be no other
exhibit like Vatican Splendors, which is a perfect
way to describe the unique collections and history
of The Franklin Institute itself.

222 N. 20th St.

Philadelphia
215-448-1200
fi.edu

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clockwise
from top left:

The Holy Mountain

III (1945), oil on fabric, 25 by 30 inches;
John Brown Going to
His Hanging (1942),
oil on fabric, 24 by
30 inches; Floral Still
Life (circa 1944), oil
on board, 10 by 14
inches; Harmonizing
(1944), oil on fabric,
24 by 30 inches.

Horace
Pippin: The
Way I See It,
through
July 19

Pennsylvania Treasure
At the Brandywine River Museum of Art, an extensive exhibit of works by
Horace Pippin, beloved and native son

U.S. Route 1, PO Box 141

Chadds Ford, Pa.
610-388-2700
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self-taught artist whose powerful

paintings brought him national
fame, Horace Pippin remains
highly regarded, with his works
held in museums nationwide,
including the Brandywine River
Museum of Art in Chadds Ford.
The Brandywine is now showing a major exhibition of 66 works by Pippin (18881946), a World
War I veteran who was born just 10 miles away in
West Chester.
I believe his work will resonate with audiences,
says associate curator Audrey Lewis, that they will
feel both the joy and soulfulness in his paintings and
appreciate the complexity and sensitivity that he
brought to all of his subjects.

The exhibit displays Pippins portrayals of war

memories; his compelling, intimate scenes of life
in the African-American community; his interpretations of historical, racial and religious subjects; and
his small-but-bold floral still lifes.
Although he had sketched in a journal while serving in the war and was engaged with art as a boy, a
wartime injury limited the use of his right arm and it
was not until his early 40s that he began painting in
oil, using his left hand as a support for his right. One
of his early supporters was N.C. Wyeth.
Pippin was quickly embraced by enthusiasts of
both folk art and modernism in his day, Lewis says.
While his work may at first appear straightforward,
his paintings often offer subtle commentary on race,
religion, war and history.
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from left:

Loews Philadelphia
Hotel occupies the
landmark Philadelphia Saving Fund
Society building;
rooms are styled
with a modern,
comfortable flair;
the Lobby Lounge
offers amenties for
the busy working
professional.

Classic, Modern,
distinctive

Loews Philadelphia Hotel is a landmark place to stayright downtown

he past and present blend seamlessly in one of Philadelphias

most important buildings at
the Loews Philadelphia Hotel.
Through a stunning and artful
transformation, the landmark
has been turned into a 33-story
hotel where sky-high elegance meets comfort that
is truly down to eartheverything todays travelers
expect and more.
Just steps away from shops, restaurants and historic
and cultural attractionsand right across the street
from the Convention Centerthe Loews Philadelphia is the ideal spot for business and leisure travel.
The hotel exudes comfort and convenience
from the moment you set foot in the Lobby Lounge,
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where you can kick back, use the free Wi-Fi, charge
your phone or laptop, and order a drink or quick bite.
The 581 guest rooms have Wi-Fi too, of course,
and are furnished with large work desks, modern
ergonomic task chairs and plenty of light and
electrical outlets.
Hungry? Want to grab a drink before rolling out
on the town? Bank & Bourbon restaurant, opened
in 2014 as part of a $25 million building renovation, serves an inherently American menu heavy
on regionally sourced ingredients and a unique
barrel-aging program for whiskey, rye and bourbon.
Known as the premier location for social and
business gatherings, the hotel recently added five
new meeting rooms for smaller groups and features a
full-service spa, a fitness center and an indoor pool.

1200 Market St.

Philadelphia
215-627-1200
loweshotels.com/
philadelphia

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from top:

A historical interpreter brings Betsy

Ross and the story
of the first American
flag to life; visitors
can join in a daily
flag raising with
Betsy during the
summer; the house
features interactive
exhibits to illustrate
Colonial life.

The Betsy Ross House

A Historic Philadelphia landmark houses an American icon

Y
239 Arch St.
215-629-4026
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ou may know the story of Betsy

Ross and Americas first flag, but
have you heard it from Betsy
herself? Meeting Betsy, as she
plies her trade in the countrys
only working 18th-century
upholstery shop, is the highlight
of any visit to Philadelphias Betsy Ross House, a
must-see on every itinerary.
Hear Betsy tell about the day George Washington knocked on her door and asked her to
commit treason by sewing a rebel flag, a request
she bravely accepted. Betsys story is about more
than just that day, though. She was a working
mother, entrepreneur and business ownera
thoroughly modern woman who lived more than
two centuries ago. Ask her about her life and the

tumultuous times in which she lived.

Visitors of all ages also get to enjoy interactive
features and changing gallery installations. A new
chocolate exhibit offers a fascinating look at a commodity more American than apple pie.
The Betsy Ross House stands in the heart of
Historic Philadelphia, just blocks from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, and is open 10
a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Betsy guides guests on an
audio tour$7 for adults and $6 for children,
which includes admission. Self-guided tours are
$5 for adults, $4 children.
Visitors may also buy tickets at the Historic
Philadelphia Center at Sixth and Chestnut streets,
along with tickets to other Historic Philadelphia
experiences, including the famous Tipplers Tour
and Independence After Hours tour.
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A TOUR THROUGH
RETAIL HISTORY

A century of commerce, architecture and Philadelphia from days gone by

converge in the Historic Store Tour at Macys Center City

isitors to Macys Center City

can shop more than 157,000
square feet of the latest trends
in fashion and home dcor
at the landmark destination.
They can also take a trip back
in time as part of the Macys
Historic Store Tour to view more than a century of
the stores celebrated past as a groundbreaking retail
experience. The daily tours trace the stores rise to
prominence and innovation in merchandising, from
humble beginnings on the site of an abandoned
Pennsylvania railroad station at 13th and Market
streets. Philadelphia native John Wanamaker
transformed it into the Wanamaker Grand Depot
in 1874just in time for the American Centennial
Exposition in 1876. Initially operating a mens store,
Wanamaker seized on the idea of including womens
clothing and dry goods to transform his location into
one of the first modern U.S. department stores. In
phases, the Grand Depot was replaced by todays
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famous Wanamaker Building, a revered architectural

gem completed in 1911. Wanamakers officially
became Macys Center City in 2006 and continues to
attract shoppers and historians alike to Philadelphia.
Annual special events include the Flower Show and
the Dickens Village and Christmas Light Show.
The daily tours include attractions that have
become part of Philadelphia history, like the
Wanamaker Grand Court Organ, the worlds
largest pipe organ. Transported on 13 train cars
from the Worlds Fair in St. Louis in 1909, the
organ has been played nearly every day since.
Accompanying the organ from St. Louis was what
would become another iconic store element: the
2,500-pound Grand Court Eagle, which gave rise
to the phrase Meet me at the Eagle, an enduring
part of Philadelphias vernacular.
Tours are 45 to 60 minutes and include a Macys
Signature Tote Bag and 11 percent Savings Pass.
Reservations are recommended and can be booked
by contacting the Macys Visitor Center.

FROM LEFT:

The Grand Court

Eagle; the Christmas
light show; John
Philip Sousa leading
the military band of
the John Wanamaker
Commercial Institute
in Egyptian Hall.

Macys Center City

1300 Market St.
Philadelphia
215-241-9000
visitmacysphiladelphia.com

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Symphony in Season

The Philadelphia Orchestras season promises landmark musical events,

extraordinary festivals and legendary figures

1 S. Broad St.
14th Fl.
Philadelphia
215-893-1900
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s one of the Big Five in U.S.

orchestrasa status afforded by
more than 100 years of exceptional performances under the
direction of historic conductors
like Leopold Stokowski, Eugene
Ormandy and Riccardo Muti
the Philadelphia Orchestra has helped set the standard for the presentation of symphonic music. The
201516 concert calendar continues the orchestras
reputation for showcasing a wide range of works by
storied composers, as well as collaborations with
many of the great names in classical music.
The season starts Sept. 30 with the Opening
Night Concert and Gala, featuring music director
Yannick Nzet-Sguin leading the orchestra. Nzet-

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Sguin launches a yearlong exploration of works

that premiered during the orchestras 115-year
history, starting with Rachmaninoffs Fourth Piano
Concerto Oct. 14. On Oct. 14, the orchestra gives
its first of four performances at New Yorks Carnegie
Hall. Other events of note: a festival featuring the
music of Vienna (Jan. 1316; 2122; and 2830); a
centennial celebration of Mahlers Symphony No. 8
and its 1916 debut in Philadelphia (March 1013);
and a tribute to composer-conductor John Williams,
featuring cellist Yo-Yo Ma (April 28May 1) and
Williams (May 4). The Philadelphia Orchestra also
hosts return performances by soloists, including
Lang Lang and Hilary Hahn, and an array of guest
conductors, including Bramwell Tovey leading the
Glorious Sound of Christmas concerts.

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opposite:

Music director
Yannick Nzet-Sguin
conducts the
Philadelphia
Orchestra.

top row (l-r):

Hilary Hahn;
Bramwell Tovey.

middle row (l-r):

Yo-Yo Ma; John

Williams; Lang Lang.

bottom:

A photo from the

1916 U.S. premiere of
Mahlers Symphony
No. 8, by the orchestra, led by Leopold
Stokowski.

Middle (l-r): Jeremy Cowart; Todd Rosenberg; Outumuro; bottom: courtesy of the philadelphia orchestra

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from top:

Kindergarteners sing
about the days of
the week in French
during their Winter
Show; Upper School
choir students hoist
EFIPs banner
while performing
at King of Prussia
Mall; third-graders
Gabriel Crothall
and Tino Karakousis
complete an exercise
using iPads during a
math lesson.

Bright Ideas

The French International Schools bilingual curriculum helps

students think globally and build brainpower

French
International
School of
Philadelphia
150 N. Highland Ave.
Bala Cynwyd, Pa.
610-667-1284
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or years, researchers have known

that young childrens brains are
wired in a way that makes learning a second language easier and
more natural. The dual French
and English curriculum of the
French International School of
Philadelphia, a pre-K through eighth grade school
near Center City, is built on this idea. And the
benefits of a bilingual education are clear: Learning another language helps students become global
citizens and develop a deeper understanding of and
appreciation for other cultures. But the perks of
being bilingual go even deeper.
Studies have shown that multilingual people
tend to be better at memorizing, mastering new
materials, reasoning, and grasping and reconciling
conflicting ideas. Whats more, they work faster

and expend less energy doing so.

This makes sense because what happens when
you learn two languages is youre able to quickly
switch from one frame of reference to another in a
short amount of time, which is good exercise for the
brain, says Pascale Davidson, the schools principal. And her students get a healthy mental workout
thats balanced with an array of enrichment activities and opportunities to experience other cultures,
including Martin Luther King Day of Service, an
annual science fair, student performances, family
activities and social events.
Half of the schools incoming students speak
English and the other half speak French or another
language, but all become equally fluent in both
languages. Graduates regularly earn acceptance at
top public and private high schools in the greater
Philadelphia area and abroad.
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from top:

A look inside the

exhibit Constituting
Liberty: From the
Declaration to the Bill
of Rights; Creating
Camelot: The Kennedy Photography
of Jacques Lowe;
artifacts from Speaking Out for Equality:
The Constitution, Gay
Rights, and the Supreme Court; and a
Town Hall event with
Jeffrey Rosen (left),
National Constitution Center president
and CEO, and James
McPherson, Civil War
historian and Pulitzer
Prize winner.

We the People

The National Constitution Center illuminates the power and impact of the
original document through historical exhibits, programs and discussions

he National Constitution
Center is the only institution
in these polarized times where
people across America and
around the world can come
together to debate, celebrate
and educate themselves about
the greatest vision of human freedom in history
the U.S. Constitution. As the Museum of We the
People on Independence Mall in Philadelphia,
Americas Town Hall and a Civic Education hub,
the center hosts a wealth of programs and exhibitions on the U.S. Constitution. Constituting
Liberty: From the Declaration to the Bill of Rights
features one of 12 surviving original copies of the

Bill of Rights from 1789, a first edition Stone

Engraving of the Declaration of Independence
and the first public printing of the Constitution.
Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of
Jacques Lowe, through Sept. 7, showcases public
and private images of John F. Kennedy and his
family. Beginning June 5, the center hosts Speaking Out for Equality: the Constitution, Gay Rights,
and the Supreme Court. The center also presents
constitutional debates, videos and weekly We the
People podcasts (iTunes or constitutioncenter.org).
Through a partnership with Google Ideas and the
Constitute Project, an interactive exhibit allows
visitors on-site and online to trace the spread of
American liberty across the globe.

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Independence Mall
525 Arch St.
Philadelphia
215-409-6700
constitutioncenter.org

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A Hub of Healthcare
Select Greater Philadelphia seeks to promote the region as a
leading market in the life science sector

200 S. Broad St.,

Suite 700
Philadelphia
215-790-3653
selectgreater
philadelphia.com

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hough well known for its

instrumental role in American
history, as well as a leading
center for economics and arts,
Greater Philadelphia has been
at the forefront in medicine
and healthcare for more than a
century. The city alone has six medical schools, including the top-rated Thomas Jefferson University,
Temple University and Drexel University; and the
11-county region of northern Delaware, southern
New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania has more
than 200 medical centers, including 197 hospitals,
four childrens hospitals and four National Cancer
Institute-designated cancer treatment centers.

With more than 700 degrees and certificates in

life sciences awarded annually to area students and
professionals, its no wonder that Greater Philadelphia has become one of the leading sectors for life
science research and development in the nation.
The region ranks fifth among R&D hubs in the
world, generating more than $10.5 billion annually
from 15 leading life science companies, including
Pfizer, the U.S. headquarters of GlaxoSmithKline
and AstraZeneca, as well as a host of top contract
research organizations.
To marshal the array of world-class healthcare
and life science assets available in Greater Philadelphia and bring them to the world at large, the
business attraction marketing organization Select
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Greater Philadelphia (Select) is dedicated to promoting the region on a national and global level,
with the goal being to establish Greater Philadelphia as a top-tier area for business. Selecta
private, nonprofit organization that serves as the
Business Attraction Marketing Unit of the Greater
Philadelphia Chamber of Commercefocuses
on raising awareness and assists companies interested in establishing a foothold in the region by
providing detailed information, and connecting
those entities with business and civic leaders, real
estate partners and economic development leaders
to advance a project from concept to reality.
Through its affiliate, the CEO Council for
Growth, Select Greater Philadelphia draws on

assets from regional healthcare leaders, which

have convened to establish a laboratory for
innovation in that field. Through information on
challenges and opportunities for regional healthcare yielded from that laboratory scenario, Select
develops a comprehensive branding strategy and
targeted communications to market and promote
the strengths of the Greater Philadelphia healthcare sector. In doing so, Select helps promote the
growth of the entire regions economy.
Greater Philadelphia has distinguishing assets
from access and geography to a world-class workforce and moreand Select showcases this unique
region as the perfect place to establish and grow a
business, and to live, work, play and raise a family.
Select greater
philadelphia:

Select works to
promote Greater
Philadelphia as
a top-tier region
for the global
healthcare market.

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from top left:

A fun day at the

Balloon Festival;
participants in
the Radnor Hunt
Races; a visit to the
Helicopter Museum;
the view from the
Festival of Flight Air
and Car Show; and
competitors in the
Iron Hill Twilight
Criterium.

A Season of Adventure
Whether its biking, ballooning, car shows or helicopter rides, Chester Countys
roster of summer events will have you on the edge of your seat

For more on these

events, or to find
gardens, museums,
wineries, inns and
restaurants for
your trip, call
484-770-8550 or visit
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ummer may still be around the

corner, but things are already heating
up in Chester Countys Brandywine
Valley. The season kicks off May 10
with the Willowdale Steeplechase, a
long-standing Mothers Day tradition.
The equestrian action continues
May 16 at the 85th Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern.
The weekend of June 19, join in the high-flying
fun with the Chester County Balloon Festival at
New Garden Airport in Toughkenamon. Float
above the rolling hills of Chester Countyor just
admire the balloons from good old terra firma.
FatherFest keeps the weekend revving, with a classic
car and motorcycle show June 21 at the American
Helicopter Museum in West Chester. Treat the
family to a copter ride and get a birds-eye view of

the beautiful Brandywine Valley countryside.

Catch up with the Iron Hill Twilight Criterium,
a professional bike race thatrolls through West
Chester on Aug. 8. Fans decked out in colored
jerseys crowd the streets of the historic town to
cheer on their favorite riders.
And dont miss the Festival of Flight Air and Car
Show, Aug. 2223 at New Garden Airport, where you
can see the oldest flying Lockheed 12A Electra Junior,
the twin-engine plane featured in the movie Amelia.
As we head toward fall, the adventures continue
with Concours dElegance, the nationally renowned
classic car invitational Sept. 1113 at Radnor Hunt.
And test your strength, stamina and teamwork by
competing in the Tough Mudder, a 10- to 12-mile
obstacle course at Plantation Field on Oct. 1718.
Visit brandywinevalley.com for more details.
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University
City District:

People enjoying
the scene while
socializing on
The Porch.

Get to Know U-City

University City District promotes and oversees one of Philadelphias

most diverse and vibrant communities

ay the name University City to

Philadelphia visitors and the image
it conjures is of an academic hub
an accurate depiction, given that
the University of Pennsylvania and
Drexel University call the area home.
But Philadelphia residents know
that University City is Philadelphias most culturally
diverse neighborhood, boasting an array of cultures
and cuisines. A stroll down its streets reveals an
incredibly robust range of people, places and things
to do. In a single day, visitors can step out of the 30th
Street Station and explore its vibrant street-food
scene, avant-garde art galleries, theaters and cultural
attractions, and a welcoming collection of parks and
green spaces, then wrap up their travels at any one
of many intimate late-night hangouts. Or they can
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visit The Porch, situated just outside the 30th Street

Station, which offers nearly all of these experiences
in one open, urban space.
The Porch, a vibrant public space with abundant
seating, greenery and programs, is just one of many
initiatives managed by University City District
(UCD). Through its partnership with local
institutions, small businesses and residents, UCD
creates opportunity and improves economic vitality
and quality of life in the University City area of
West Philadelphia.
Through investing in world-class public spaces,
addressing crime and public safety issues, bringing
life to commercial corridors, and connecting lowincome residents to careers, University City District
can show you the countless and dynamic elements
in play every day in the community.

3940-42 Chestnut St.

Philadelphia
215-243-0555
universitycity.org

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right:

The Summer Love

Ale tasteand
cancelebrates the
spirit of the season.

Love In a Can

Victory Brewing Company offers yet another reason to love summer

420 Acorn Lane

Downingtown, Pa.
610-514-7000
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n 2010, Visit Philadelphia commissioned what has become one of Victory

Brewing Companys most sought-after
brews, Summer Love Ale, to capture
the essence of a city that is rich in
history and in flavor. This year marks
another milestone of celebrating the
city and the season: the launch of Summer
Love Ale in cans.
The craft beer revolution has made cans cool
once again, and Summer Love Ale is the first
canned offering from Victory, a brewery based
in Downingtown, Pa., and helmed by lifelong
best friends Bill Covaleski and Ron Barchet, who
met on a school bus in 1973 only 20 miles from
Downington.
Cans are the perfect fit for summer. They

cool quickly and are lighter and easier to carry with

you to the beach, fishing or golfing, all places that
bottles are not welcome, Covaleski says.
Brewed locally in Chester County with clean
German malts and European hops that finish with
a surprising burst of lemony refreshment, Summer
Love pairs well with summer fare from grilled
chicken to garden-fresh salads to pizza shot slices.
And the cans groovy label perfectly encapsulates the
flavor of summertime in the City of Brotherly Love.
The golden color and refreshing taste captures the spirit and fun of the season so many of
us associate with our favorite summer memories,
Covaleski says.
Alas, Summer Love Ale is on tap just for the
seasonin cans and bottles. Expect to see the new
cans hitting shelves in mid-May.
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from top left:

Some of the tech action

taking place along
N3rd Street.

Welcome
to N3rd Street

Already a top tourist area, now Old City is a hotbed for

tech firms and entrepreneurs

ome 3.6 million tourists visit

Old City Philadelphia annually,
attracted by some of Americas
greatest historic treasures. In recent
years, a vibrant and growing number of tech companies have been
flocking to Old City, as well, drawn
by the spirit of independence the area affords their
businesses and employees. As a result, N. 3rd Street
has become known as N3rd (or Nerd) Street, in
a tip of the hat to the concentration of techs and
creatives now calling Old City home.
Among the firms that can be found in Old City
these days are those working in software, mobile app
development, IT strategy, digital media, marketing
and branding, robotics and cloud communications.
And it turns out those firms and their employees
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enjoy many of the same perks visitors do, from the

walkability and charm of the area to the quality of
restaurants, entertainment and shopping.
Startups also appreciate the competitive
pricing and availability of interesting and unique
office space in an environment that fosters the
collaborative relationships valued by innovationminded folks. Paste, the online magazine, named
Old City among the 10 coolest places to work
and live in the United States.
All these good vibes have led to a population
increase of nearly 11 percent in the past decade
in Old City, according to the U.S. Census.
Several new and planned large development
projects are further testament to the value being
placed on Old City for its enterprises, employees
and residents.

City of Philadelphia
startupphl.com;
oldcitydistrict.org

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scenes from
childrens
hospital:

Children receive
the best in groundbreaking care and
lifesaving treatments
at the nations first
pediatric hospital.

Pioneering
Pediatric Care

Through groundbreaking research and a generous

community of donors, The Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia
remains at the forefront of childrens healthcare

34th Street and

Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia
800-TRY-CHOP
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s the nations first pediatric hospital, The Childrens Hospital of

Philadelphia (CHOP) has been
leading the way in advancing
healthcare for children since 1855.
Today, CHOP is a global trailblazer in groundbreaking research that
leads to lifesaving treatments. Home to top specialists
in nearly every area of pediatric medicine, CHOP
is renowned for cutting-edge advances in specialties
like fetal diagnosis and treatment, cancer and cardiac
care. In addition to its main campus in University
City, CHOPs Care Network includes more than 50
locations that extend throughout the region.
CHOP has built its legacy on pursuing discoveries that benefit its own patients and children from

around the world, including patients from all 50 states

and more than 90 countries.
But what many people may not realize is that the
hospital is a nonprofit charity that relies on donor support to drive these advances. Its generous community
of donors is helping fund the creation of state-of-the-art
facilities like the new Buerger Center for Advanced
Pediatric Care, opening this summer, which will be
the nations most advanced facility for outpatient pediatric medicine. Donor support also powers CHOPs
Child Life, Education and Creative Arts Therapy
department, which uses age-appropriate education,
preparation and supportive activities to minimize stress
and help children and their families cope positively
with their healthcare experience. To learn more about
CHOP and how you can give, visit chop.edu/giving.
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clockwise
from top left:

Katharine Graham,
Chairman of the Board,
the Washington Post
Company, Washington,
D.C., March 11, 1976;
Jerry Brown, Governor of
California, Sacramento,
California, March 20,
1976; Barbara Jordan,
U.S. Congresswoman
from Texas, New York,
July 14, 1976; George
H.W. Bush, Director, CIA, Langley,
Virginia, March 2,
1976; Bella Abzug, U.S.
Congresswoman from
New York, New York,
June 19, 1976; Walter
Annenberg, Publisher,
Radnor, Pennsylvania,
May 10, 1976.

Close-up on
Richard Avedon

An exclusive exhibition at the National Museum of American Jewish

History reveals the genius of a legendary photographer

or more than a half-century,

Richard Avedon shaped Americas
image of beauty, celebrity and
politics, challenging conventions
and exploring along the way the
boundaries between high art and
social commentary.
A significant exhibition of his work is on view
through Aug. 2 at the National Museum of American Jewish History, the only U.S. venue for a show
drawn from the collection of the Israel Museum
in Jerusalem.
Titled Richard Avedon: Family Affairs, the
exhibition presents a compelling, collective historical portrait of American cultural and political
life during the late 1960s and 1970s.
Avedon was born into a Jewish family in 1923

in New York City. He became famous at an early

age and worked up to the time of his death in 2004.
Richard Avedon: Family Affairs features two
monumental projects by Avedon, both illustrating his
innovative approach to portrait photography. The first
is a set of four group portraits, including a massive
mural of poet Allen Ginsberg and his family. The
second is a series of 69 portraits titled The Family,
which Avedon created for Rolling Stone magazine,
documenting the 1976 presidential campaign.
Forgoing traditional photojournalism, Avedon
created arresting black-and-white portraits of his
subjects. Among them were presidential candidates Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford, Bella Abzug,
Jerry Brown, George H.W. Bush, Barbara Jordan,
Edward Kennedy, Henry Kissinger, Daniel Patrick
Moynihan and Donald Rumsfeld.

photographs by richard avedon. The Richard Avedon Foundation. From the Collection of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. joint Gift of the
GaGosiAn Gallery and the American Contemporary Art Foundation, Leonard A. Lauder, President, to American Friends of the Israel Museum.

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101 S.
Independence
Mall East
Philadelphia
215-923-3811
nmajh.org

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A Yokuts gambling
tray; visitors explore
an interactive station
in the special exhibition Native American
Voices: The People
Here and Now.

VOICES from the PAST

in PRESENT TENSE

The Penn Museum offers a dazzling glimpse of our changing world from
the dawn of antiquity to the immediate now

3260 South St.

Philadelphia
215-898-4000
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he history of Philadelphia,
and its place in the tapestry
of the American story, is well
represented by the citys
museums and monuments.
But Philadelphia also possesses
one of the worlds greatest
repositories of global history in the University
of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and
Anthropology. Founded in 1887, the Penn Museum, as it is commonly known, houses one of the
worlds finest collections of artifacts, culled from
more than 300 scientific expeditions to Egypt,
Israel, Mexico, Central America, Asia and the
ancient Mediterranean world, as well as explorations into the cultures of Native American and

African civilizations. Among the priceless items in

its galleries: a 15-ton Egyptian sphinx of Ramesses
II from 1200 B.C.; the extraordinary jewelry of
Queen Puabi, discovered in the Royal Cemetery
of Ur in modern-day Iraq; excavations from the
Maya city of Tikal; and numerous other objects
that speak to the depth and breadth of this unique,
world-class collection.
As many historians know, the events of the
present are often determined by our understanding of the past, a belief that informs the Penn
Museums current special exhibition, Native
American Voices: The PeopleHere and Now,
an interactive exploration of contemporary issues
in Native America through audio and video clips,
as well as more than 250 artifacts from 85 tribes.
PENN MUSEUM

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The Waterlily display at

Longwood Gardens is a
highlight of the summer
season; Longwoods
landscape is the palette
for Nightscape: A Light
and Sound Experience
by Klip Collective of
Philadelphia.

Garden of Earthly
Delights
Longwood Gardens botanical and architectural wonders
have thrilled visitors for more than a century

ituated on more than 1,000 acres of

indoor and outdoor gardens, woodlands and meadows in the Brandywine Valley, Longwood Gardens was
conceived by conservationist and
engineer Pierre du Pont, the scion of
the industrialist family who, in 1906,
purchased an 18th-century farm and arboretum that
had fallen into disrepair. Drawing inspiration from
French and Italian gardens of the period, du Pont
transformed the location into a botanical paradise that
features more than 11,000 types of plants from around
the world. Du Pont also created the gardens extraordinary fountains, including the 600-jet Italian Water
Garden, as well as performing arts and horticultural
educational programs that continue to this day. In
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addition to its natural wonders, Longwood Gardens

boasts an Aeolian pipe organ with 10,010 pipes, which
is one of the largest residence organs in the world.
Today, more than 1 million guests are drawn to
Longwood Gardens each year, making it the most
visited public garden in America. Innovative yearround programs make each visit as fresh and vibrant
as the plant life on display. Most recently, the gardens
commissioned Klip Collective to construct Nightscape: A Light and Sound Experience, a series of
immersive, site-specific installations that combine
moving imagery, original music and choreographed
lighting to transform seven locations on the grounds
into a twilight wonderland filled with animated projections and illusions. Nightscape opens July 1 and
runs through Oct. 31.

1001 Longwood Road

Kennett Square, Pa.
610-388-1000
longwoodgardens.org

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A MAKE-IT-COUNT
KIND OF VILLAGE

Peddlers Village
is among the top
three most visited
destinations in Greater
Philadelphia.

TOWN & COUNTRY CHARM

for the 21ST CENTURY
Peddlers Village is the place to gofor meetings, weddings, family getaways,
romantic weekends, world-class special events and six weeks of holiday magic

Peddlers Village
Routes 202 and 263
Lahaska, Pa.
215-794-4000
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ince 1962, Peddlers Village has

given more than 1.6 million visitors
a year a taste of small-town life in
the rolling hills of Bucks County,
Pa. Sixty-five independently owned
and operated specialty shops and
galleries, and six restaurants, offer
an array of gifts, crafts and classic American cuisine.
The village also plays host to year-round festivals
and events on its 42 acres of landscaped gardens
and brick pathways. Children from throughout the
Eastern Seaboard and beyond regard the Villages
Giggleberry Fair, with its obstacle course and
antique carousel, as a beloved childhood memory.
Its no wonder that Peddlers Village is among the
top three most visited destinations in the Greater
Philadelphia region.
But Peddlers Village is not a museum piece,

preserving only the delicate charms of the past. Its

scenic landscape attracts an array of festivals2015
finds the village hosting dining events May 1416
for the MidAtlantic Wine + Food Festival, as well
as evergreen favorites like the Strawberry Festival
(May 23) and the Fine Arts & Contemporary Craft
Show (June 67). Visitors will also find many of
the villages most enduring attractions now feature
21st-century upgrades: the venerable Golden Plough
Inn has Wi-Fi and a business center, while the
Giggleberry Fair boasts a brand-new game room and
an interactive exploration environment. This blend
of modern amenities and old-town charm has made
Peddlers Village a favored destination for all occasions, from weddings to reunions to corporate events.
At once timeless and up-to-the-minute, Peddlers
Village brings together the best that Greater Philadelphia has to offer in one memorable location.
COURTESY OF PEDDLERS VILLAGE

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Fleecydale Road, oil

on canvas, by Edward
W. Redfield., is an
example of Pennsylvania
Impressionism; Mother
and Son, oil on canvas,
by Daniel Garber,
1933. Courtesy of The
Pennsylvania Academy
of Fine Arts, Gift of the
Artist, 1953.20.

Pennsylvania
Impressionists and More
A world-class collection at the James A. Michener Art Museum

he French impressionist painters are widely known. But in

the late 19th and early 20th
centuries, a group of artists was
making major contributions
to the impressionist genre just
north of Philadelphia. Known
as the Pennsylvania impressionists, they worked
primarily in New Hope and Bucks County, and
were considered some of the countrys most accomplished painters.
Today, a world-class collection of their works
is within reach at the James A. Michener Art
Museum in Doylestown, Pa.
The Michener began as the Bucks County
prison in 1884. After extensive renovation, it
opened in September 1988 as an independent,
nonprofit cultural institution dedicated to preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art and
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cultural heritage of the Bucks County region.

It is named for Doylestowns most famous
son, James A. Michener, the Pulitzer Prizewinning writer and supporter of the arts who
first dreamed of a regional art museum in the
early 1960s.
Inside its massive stone walls and wardens
house, the museums permanent collection is
home to one of the finest collections of Pennsylvania impressionist paintings in public hands,
and a growing collection of American paintings, sculpture, works on paper, furniture and
decorative arts. Current Exhibitions: Rodin:
The Human ExperienceSelections from the
Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Collections is on view
through June 14, along with some top American
sculptors Rodin influenced. And through Aug. 9,
The Artist in the Garden explores the relationship between artists and nature.

138 S. Pine St.

Doylestown, Pa.
215-340-9800
michenerartmuseum.org

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clockwise
from top left:

Wine-tasting at
Allegro Winery;
paddling the
Susquehanna
Riverlands; and
visitors tour the
Harley-Davidson
Motor Company.

Destination:
York County

The Factory Tour Capital of the World is also in the center

of Pennsylvanias No. 1 tourist region

www.yorkpa.org

The York County

Convention & Visitors
Bureau has an array
of travel tools and
services, including a
printed travel guide
that can be requested
by mail or online, an
eNewsletter, maps and
special offers along
with several visitor
information centers to
help once you arrive.
888-858-9675
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heres a new interest these days

in things made in America, and
that helps explain the popularity
of the annual Made In America
Tours Event in York County, Pa.,
which will be held June 1720,
the 17th year of the event.
Visitors come from all over the Northeast to get
a behind-the-scenes look at how everything from
Harley-Davidson motorcycles to Martins potato
chips are made. Tours have also featured granola
and pretzel makers, dairy farms, furniture and soap
makers, a coffee roaster, and wine and beer makers.
Factory tours are wholesome family fun and
just the beginning of a summer full of outdoor and

indoor activities in the center of Pennsylvanias

No. 1 tourist region, with the historic city of York
at the heart of the county and the Susquehanna
River winding along the eastern border.
There are museums and historic sites, theaters
for performing arts, water sports, rail trails for walking and riding, and golf courses galore.
Spas and bed and breakfasts provide a welcome
break for relaxation in between the activities,
and restaurants serve delights to suit any taste
and appetite.
The Susquehanna Ale Trail is a refreshing way
to enjoy the burgeoning craft beer scene. For wine
drinkers, let your palate meander along the MasonDixon Wine Trail.
COURTESY OF THE YORK COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

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