Barclay Farm House is a Federal-style farmhouse dating back to the 19th Century. Spanning across 32 acres (12.95 hectares) of land, the farmhouse features a herb garden, farm buildings, playground, community gardens, orchard and nature trails following River Cooper. Besides numerous tours of the interiors, the house also plays host to outdoor concerts, craft fairs and other such cultural events. If you want to glimpse at a slice of local history and culture, then a visit to Barclay Farm House can be a great idea. Note that besides the usual timings, Barclay Farm House is also open to the public on the first Sunday of every month from April to November between 12p to 4p.
Located close to Evans Pond, the Croft Farm Arts Center was once a mill and a farm which has since been converted into a multipurpose venue. The center hosts a variety of local and cultural events, meetings and seminars. Within the large space, the Croft Farm Arts Center is home to smaller venues such as the Carriage House, the Kay Evans House, and four studio rooms. In the past, the center has hosted classical concerts, cabaret shows and photography exhibitions.
Union Transfer es una colaboración de Four Corners Management, R5 Productions y The Bowery Presents. Emplazado en una estructura histórica de ladrillo que data de 1889, la sala de conciertos abrió sus puertas en 2011 y se encuentra entre los mejores espacios de conciertos de la ciudad. Cuenta con tres bares totalmente equipados y algunos puestos de concesiones. La mayoría de los espectáculos son para todas las edades. En el pasado se presentaron bandas como Metermaids, Jello Biafra, The Antlers, Mischief Brew, Sage Francis y Guantanamo School of Medicine.
Uno de los parques y espacios abiertos más singulares de la ciudad, Race Street Pier está muy cerca del Puente Benjamin Franklin y se asoma sobre el Río Delaware. Unos campos bien cuidados cubren una parte del muelle, mientras que una rambla preciosa ocupa el espacio restante. Desde gente que viene a hacer deporte por la mañana hasta familias enteras con picnics y turistas, todo el mundo se acerca a disfrutar del río, y el parque recibe muchos visitantes todo el día. Es un sitio ideal para contemplar a la gente de la ciudad además del paisaje natural de la ciudad; ¡cuántas oportunidades fotográficas! Visiten el sitio web para más información.
Siéntense en el terreno ondulado o en los palcos privados bajo la marquesina. Encontrarán de comer y beber en los puestos de la parte de atrás, que venden de todo, desde perros calientes hasta platillos de salmón servidos por camareros. Este teatro al aire libre es el hogar veraniego de la Orquesta de Filadelfia, pero también es donde se llevan a cabo muchos conciertos de jazz, rock, big band, los Philly Pops, además de espectáculos de ópera, teatro y baile. La acústica no es de lo mejor y el clima errático de Filadelfia puede ser un problema, pero pueden sentarse en el Parque Fairmount, disfrutar de un buen show y contemplar las suaves luces nocturnas de la silueta de la ciudad.
El Centro Kimmel para las Artes Escénicas es el nuevo hogar de la Orquesta de Filadelfia. Dentro del centro se encuentra el Salón Verizon, ideal para los conciertos de la orquesta, el Teatro Perelman para música de cámara, Innovation Studio y el Centro Educativo de Arte Merck. Son varios los grupos de artes escénicas que llaman hogar a estas instalaciones, y todos ellos presentan su arte junto a muchos visitantes y conjuntos en gira.
Hosting shows by the Passage Theater Company, the Mill Hill Playhouse features Trenton's upcoming theater artists who perform enthralling dramas for their patrons. The performance area features hundred well-spaced chairs instead of traditional seats, lending the venue a rustic vibe.
The St. Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Cheltenham, Pennsylvania. This Gothic style gray stone structure was first built in 1861 and modifications were made by Jay Cooke and Horace Trumbauer over the years. The stone structure of the church also features a two story clock tower and an adjoining cemetery. The church was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.
A place where the art resides, The Iron Factory has worked hard to provide the right platform for artists and dancers to grow. A communal rental space which supports many artists and gives them a space to rehearse and learn more about the various art forms. This place organizes weekly classes and workshops for those who want to learn more and has a small studio which can be rented out by artists.
Located at the juncture of South Hicks and Dickinson Street, Tralfamadore is a performance and event venue playing host to talented local musicians, singers, and other artists. Describing itself as a "zoo", it promises to showcase talented "humans" at their creative best. With consistently excellent ratings, the venue has quickly established itself as a hot spot for music and art lovers across the city. From the sound to the lighting and the well-curated performance list, attendees have only good to talk about. So, head to this entertaining "zoo" and have an evening to remember!
The Fox Chase Farm, formerly Stanley is among the last remaining working farms in the city. This educational farm is spread across 112 acres (45.32 hectares) of farmland and historic buildings such as the Manor House, stone shed, bank barn and pig house. Built in 1822, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.