arts: Delaware Valley: Rodin Museum
- 01/26/08 01:58 PM
My family and I recenty decided for take a short Sunday afternoon trip into Philadelphia to visiting the Rodin Museum and the nearby Philadelphia Museum of Art's Perlman Building. It was a comfortable, sunny January day.Philly's Rodin Museum contains the largest collection of works by the sculptor Auguste Rodin outside of Paris (Musee Rodin).For those of you who aren't sure who Rodin was, you probably have heard of his sculpture creation, "The Thinker", which greets you at the outer entrance to the Rodin Museum.
After passing by The Thinker and through the entranceway,
you enter the Rodin Museum courtyard and then walk toward the entrance of the museum building. … (0 comments)
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arts: Delaware Valley: Philadelphia Is For Art Lovers
- 01/26/08 01:56 PM
"Day-trippers take notice: the Philly tourism board advises 'You just can't do it in a day'. This is especially true when one considers visiting the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the Rodin Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology and, just a few miles outside the city, the Barnes Foundation in Merion." (Source: ArtCyclopedia) While you can't see it all in a day, you can enjoy a great art experience in a day or even an afternoon in Philly. Our family decided to enjoy a Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia going to see art … (0 comments)
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arts: Resources for Locating Music Festivals in the United States, North America
- 01/26/08 01:16 PM
Here are updated resources for cultural music events throughout the country that include festivals and concert by world class artists who may not be part of the normal popular radio music fare or everyday gossip magazine fodder, but have growing followings of people who have heard them and appreciate their uniqueness, diversity, artistry and ability to musically connect with their audiences.Check out the growing lists of events and make plans to attend several near where you live or as part of your vacation...World Music / CrashArts - presents the finest traditional and contemporary performing arts from around the world to the … (0 comments)
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arts: Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly Wheaton Village)
- 12/23/06 05:37 AM
Wheaton Arts 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center (formerly known as historic Wheaton Village) consists of several unique attractions on over 60 acres. The Glass Studio, part of the Artist Studios, has skilled, world class glassblowers transforming hot molten glass into bottles, vases and other glass items. Demonstrations are held daily and you can sign up to make your own paperweight. Walk through the other various Artist Studios -- ceramic, flamework (working with glass rods over a torch), wood carving -- and see skilled artists at work. The Museum of American Glass is the largest museum in the United States which dedicates … (0 comments)
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arts: Delaware Valley - Concerts
- 10/09/06 04:07 PM
The Delaware Valley has a large number of venues to see and hear music of all varieties. For popular (non-Classical) music, the venues range in size from the Wachovia Center arena in Philadelphia ("Philly") and Tweeter Center in Camden (NJ) to the more intimate theaters, such as the Keswick Theater in Glenside (PA). Classical music has its on set of world reknown centers (or click here) dedicated to that genre. There are also community and school performing arts centers, such as the Lenape Regional Performing Arts Center in Marlton (NJ) that offers nationally and even internationally recognized artists (including singers, instrumentalists, musicals, plays and even comedians, such as Bill … (0 comments)
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arts: Philadelphia Area Performance Arts and Entertainment
- 08/31/06 04:56 PM
A part of the greater Philadelphia area, we have access to a wide variety of world class artists, entertainment and performance venues, such as the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Kimmel Center For The Performing Arts.Here are some, but not all of the theaters and associated organizations that are easily accessible from South Jersey and the Delaware Valley for an afternoon or evening out to enjoy a great performance:Annenberg Center,Philadelphia Orchestra,Philly Pops, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Chamber Music Society, Choral Arts Society of Philadelphia,Forrest Theatre,Group Motion Dance Company,Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts,Mann Center for the Performing Arts,Tweeter Center at the WaterfrontThe … (0 comments)
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arts: Metropolitan Opera, History and Database
- 08/31/06 01:14 PM
For you music lovers, and especially you opera buffs, the Met is within driving distance from New Jersey, and depending on where in New Jersey you are located, it's even easier to take the train. For those who can't make it there in person, here's another way to enjoy it...
The Metropolitan Opera (the Met), of New York city, has an official web site that is worth a visit, whether you are an aficianodo or know nothing about this form of music. Make sure you check out their MetOpera database (to access from home page, click on "Met History", then MetOpera Database) which contains … (3 comments)
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arts: South Jersey Arts, History and Culture
- 08/11/06 03:27 PM
Composed of eight culturally diverse counties - Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem - Southern New Jersey is home to superb arts centers, museums, symphonies, and theaters.
Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists in Southern New Jersey.Visit the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site.What is the South Jersey Cultural Alliance? SJCA is a member service organization with more than 125 artists, producers, exhibitors, and presenters in southern New Jersey, including museums, orchestras, chorales, dance companies, theaters, arts educators, artists and heritage organizations. Visit … (0 comments)
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arts: New Jersey Attractions and Cultural Events
- 08/04/06 03:59 PM
For an extensive list of South Jersey Attractions, with links to websites and other information, check out out the SouthJersey.com's South Jersey Attractions page. Find out about theaters, museums, galleries, symphonies, presenting organizations, educational and multicultural organizations, dance companies, cultural and heritage agencies, and artists from Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Ocean and Salem counties:Vist the South Jersey Cultural Alliance web site. RoadsideAmerica.com has a list of offbeat tourist attractions in New Jersey:http://www.roadsideamerica.com/map/nj.html South Jersey Attractions, Food, Arts and Entertainment, Sports, Things To Do:"South Jersey is a surprising mixture of opposites. Town and country... tuxedos and blue jeans... historic and avant-garde. … (0 comments)
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arts: WWFM - The Classical Network - Great Music Online
- 07/22/06 08:05 AM
Listen to great classical music wherever and whenever you want it -- around the clock!WWFM, The Classical Network, is comprised of four full service FM radio stations. In addition, The Network also owns and operates translator stations in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Colorado. It also is available live via cable and the Internet in both low and high-band streams. You can listen to the broadcasts while in your car or at your computer. It's studios are located on the Mercer County Community College's West Windsor Campus in Trenton, NJ. Click here for list of stations and to access via the Internet.
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arts: New Jersey Arts Showcase - Discover NJ Arts
- 07/13/06 10:04 AM
Showcase is your online guide to arts and culture in New Jersey. The site serves as the online component of the Discover Jersey Arts initiative - a project designed to increase the awareness of and participation in the arts in New Jersey. If you are:Searching for information on cultural events happening near you...Search the Event Listings and be sure to check out what’s coming up on the next edition of NJN’s Emmy Award-winning State of the Arts. Interested in finding out more about local arts organizations…Order your free Jersey Arts Resource Guide & Jersey Arts Ticket discount card -- Click Here … (0 comments)
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