Visiting the Everhart Museum: NEPA’s Oldest Public Museum
When you think of museums in Scranton, it’s likely that the city’s great transportation and coal mining history are what first come to mind. However, sitting in a corner of …
Arts
Touring the Incredible Workshop of Bluett Bros. Violins in York
When you think of beautifully-crafted, hand-made violins, the city of York, Pennsylvania, probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. That is, of course, unless you are a string …
Meadville’s Road Sign Oddity: Strolling Along the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden
Located on the outskirts of the northwestern Pennsylvania city of Meadville is one of the oddest things I’ve seen in the state: the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden. Officially named …
Visiting Randyland: The Happiest Place in Pennsylvania
Stand outside of Randyland and you might think that it’s a quirky art project and a great way to fix up a once-dilapidated house. However, when I asked owner and …
Exploring the Simplicity of Beauty of Art at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
I’ve been to a lot of different art museums in Pennsylvania. Many of these grand institutions are held in buildings of equal grandeur. Buildings that seem like they could be …
Touring the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA: The Oldest Guitar Maker in the World
Pennsylvania is a state known for its historical superlatives. Whether it’s being home to the first US Capitol, the first oil boom in the world, or the oldest brewery in …
Learning the History and Art of Tile Making at the Moravian Pottery and Tile Works in Doylestown, PA
Pennsylvania has been home to many eccentric people through its history, but few have matched the level of Henry Chapman Mercer. Mercer’s Renaissance-man approach to life meant that he dabbled in …
Philly’s Hidden Masterpiece: Visiting the Dream Garden in The Curtis Center
Hidden in almost plain sight is one of Philadelphia’s best public art projects. In fact, it’s so special that it was almost bought for $9 million and moved to Vegas. …
Uncovering the Art of Isaiah Zagar by Visiting the Magic Gardens of Philadelphia
Walking down Philadelphia’s South Street today, you’ll notice many chic shops, restaurants, and bars. However, when artist Isaiah Zagar moved to the area nearly 50 years ago, South Street was …
Visiting Philly’s Wanamaker Organ: The Largest, Functional Pipe Organ in the World
Note: Macy’s has closed their Center City Store, which means there is no current access to the Wanamaker Organ. Hopefully that will change soon, and I will update this article …