Category: creativity

  • Watkins Street Studio: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    Watkins Street Studio: Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens

    Iconic Philly artist Isaiah Zagar (born March 1939)  is the creator of Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens as well as thousands of outdoor and indoor mosaic murals, paintings and sculptures. In 2024, he transferred ownership and use of his Watkins Street Studio to the PMG organization. Magic Gardens is reaching out to the Philly community to get…

  • Science History Institute

    Science History Institute

    The Science History Institute is a new free museum near Independence Hall in Philadelphia. It is a hidden gem for anyone who’s curious about the history of science. There are cases full of history-changing, antique equipment plus the stories behind their creators. Their exhibits make an effort to be inclusive, celebrating unsung research pioneers who…

  • Cherry Street Pier

    Cherry Street Pier

    On a blustery October weekend, we trekked from the 2 street station to explore  Cherry Street Pier.  This latest Delaware River waterfront renovation  is next to Race Street Pier and Fringe Arts. The Pier offers close-up, wraparound views of Ben Franklin Bridge.  The $5 million transformation of the 55,000 sq. foot Pier has much to offer. There…