PHILADELPHIA, PA -- Avenue of the Arts, Inc. (AAI), the nonprofit organization that is both an advocate and economic development catalyst for Philadelphia’s cultural and performing arts district, will celebrate its 30th anniversary Friday, October 6th, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.at the W Philadelphia hotel in Center City.
Read moreChannel 3 morning anchor Jim Donovan serves as master of ceremonies when the Avenue of the Arts celebrates its 30th anniversary with a gala evening of accolades and performances on Oct. 6.
Philadelphia Beacons, the four 42-foot high light towers that sit at the southern entrance to the Avenue of the Arts at Broad Street and Washington Avenue, are lit again for the first time in many years as the latest project of Avenue of the Arts, Inc.
Read moreDianne Semingson, board chair of Avenue of the Arts, Inc., has announced the addition of two new members to the organization’s Board of Directors — Michael Newmuis, chief external affairs officer at Visit Philadelphia, and Salvatore J. Patti, senior vice president and director of commercial banking and wealth management at WSFS Bank.
Read MoreOn October 15, the Brandywine Workshop and Archives will hold its 50th Anniversary Lifetime Achievement Awards Gala to celebrate five decades of programming in support of contemporary diverse artists, furthering an understanding and appreciation of the art of original printmaking, and advancing the inclusion of ethnically diverse artists in art history and art education.
Read moreCenter City District has launched “Dinner and a Show,” a brand-new promotion that offers discounted tickets to some of the city’s most beloved arts and culture venues along the Avenue of the Arts, including the Kimmel Cultural Campus and the Wilma Theater.
Get the detailsAn eco-friendly hotel option just blocks away from the city’s premier theaters and restaurants, Element Philadelphia lets you experience the city’s thriving arts and culture while keeping your carbon footprint low.
Read moreIt’s showtime on the Avenue of the Arts with the performing arts venues in full swing. And it’s the perfect time to try some of Philadelphia’s favorite Happy Hours. Stop into any of these venues for a pre-theater nosh and cocktail. All will get you to your venue before the curtain goes up!
Read MoreAfter a nation-wide search, Philadelphia Theatre Company is thrilled to welcome the nationally acclaimed husband-and-wife team of Taibi Magar and Tyler Dobrowsky as PTC’s new co-Artistic Directors.
Read moreMeet Mindy Solkin, a personal shopper at Macy’s and Regional Director of the Philadelphia Chapter of Fashion Group International who lives and works on the Avenue of the Arts.
Read moreWhen the eagerly awaited W Hotel opened in August of 2021, it brought a legendary brand to Philadelphia and gave the Avenue of the Arts another luxury property helmed by General Manager, Lynn Rinaldi, a veteran chef/restaurateur.
Read MoreDianne Semingson, board chair of Avenue of the Arts, Inc., the organization that champions investment in Philadelphia’s theater and cultural arts district on South Broad Street, has announced the addition of five new members to the organization’s Board of Directors, effective this month.
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