Archive for Category: "Arts & Culture"

Where Have They Gone?

Where Have They Gone?

By Donna Dvorak Stroll down memory lane with the original amusement parks that paved the way to modern theme parks. Enter the gates of time before Walt Disney, Hershey Park, Sesame Place, Six Flags Great Adventure, Busch Gardens, Dorney Park, Dollywood and other treasure troves [...]

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Historic Theaters

Historic Theaters

By Connie Wrzesniewski Americans have had a long term love affair with the movies that harkens to the days of silent films, and then the “talkies” after that.  Along with this came our craving for nostalgia through the dramatic architecture of these magical palaces. Located [...]

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The Literati’s Culturally Rich Hotel

The Literati’s Culturally Rich Hotel

By Donna Dvorak             Amidst the electrifying pulse of Manhattan is an oasis, the legendary Algonquin Hotel. It is a portal where guests are transported to a golden age. The hotel, just steps away from “The Great White Way”, Times Square, is renowned for its [...]

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Byers’ Choice Ltd. Carolers ® Silently Sing the Praises of Seasonal Joy

Byers’ Choice Ltd. Carolers ® Silently Sing the Praises of Seasonal Joy

By Donna Dvorak  Add sparkle to your dazzling holiday season by capturing magical memories at Byers’ Choice Ltd. Visitor Center, Museum, and Emporium. First, meander through the illuminated path where lights shimmer through snow and ice, and then stroll through the Dickens’ lobby where Victorian [...]

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A Likely Place to Find Holiday Magic

A Likely Place to Find Holiday Magic

By Drew Giorgi While the disappearance of Borders is a loss for many areas near and far, hopefully wherever you live there’s at least one independent bookshop. If you are in Doylestown or New Hope, head to Main Street to find two of the biggest: [...]

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The Fab Faux – Win Tickets!

The Fab Faux – Win Tickets!

The Fab Faux are coming to Glenside’s Keswick Theater on October 15.  Read their story and send us an email for a chance to win four tickets and a Meet & Greet with the band. You can order tickets to the show from the Keswick [...]

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George Washington Slept Here: Our Rich Regional Heritage

George Washington Slept Here: Our Rich Regional Heritage

By Donna Dvorak          Our famous museums lure visitors all year round especially amid the dramatic backdrop of an autumn palette.   One such location, Valley Forge National Historical Park, in Chester and Montgomery Counties, enriches and delights visitors worldwide. Their excellent staff and volunteers [...]

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Stone Harbor’s Island Art

Stone Harbor’s Island Art

An Art Lover’s Beach Getaway Island Art is a big, bright, airy store on the corner of 96th Street and Third Avenue in the beautiful beach town of Stone Harbor, NJ. One step in the door and you are “on vacation.” The first thing I [...]

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