Laura McCutcheon's Blog – September 2010 Archive (3)

I first attended First Fridays as a poor college freshman at Temple University. Not having a lot of recreational funds and having several artistic friends made this a great once a month outing. Revisiting this event years later offered a similar and more appreciative view on this great opportunity. This free event (unless you decide to purchase artwork) is a great experience for all ages, regardless of your tastes in artwork.



Art Galleries in Olde City started the trend of staying open… Continue

Built as part of a 28 acre revitalization project in Northern Liberties, The Piazza at Schmidts (and the Liberties Walk) is modeled after the Piazzas of Italy. If you've traveled abroad, you know the cozy feel of the boutique filled side streets and the open environment of the square itself. If you haven't, look no further. The idea of the Piazza was to create a walking neighborhood where the residents could meet all of their needs within 5 minutes. They've captured that and so much… Continue

Inaugural column - Why I LOVE Philly

In this initial blog about Why I LOVE Philly, I am happy to introduce this page as a place to read and write about your favorite people, places and events in Philadelphia. Having lived in and around Philly for most of my adult life (and making frequent trips in from the suburbs when I wasn't in Philly), I already have a… Continue