OCTOBER 2012
Monet's Garden at New York Botanical Garden
The flowers in this section of the beautiful Botanical Garden was inspired by the painting styles of the great Claude Monet.
Central Park Walking Tour
Central Park is an absolute must see, while in the city and a tour is the perfect way to get the most out of your experience.
Space Shuttle Enterprise Exhibition at the Intrepid
Don't miss this unique opportunity to be inches away from a true piece of space history, the Enterprise, which is the first space shuttle Nasa ever constructed.
NYC Ballet at Lincoln Center
Constantly putting on amazing performances, the NYC Ballet is world renowned for its mastery of the traditional and its ingeniuty in the original.
The Metropolitan Opera at Lincoln Center
Known as the preeminent opera house in the US, this season will undoubtedly please both the opera fanatic and the relative newcomer.
Picasso Black and White at the Guggenheim Museum
Take a black and white stroll through Pablo Picasso's illustrious career, from his early beginnings all the way through his experimental and transcendental end.
First Friday Philadelphia
On the first Friday of every month, Old City is an art lovers delight, as the neighborhood's over 40 galleries stay open late.
Mural Mile Walking Tour
Allow an expert guide to show you the ins and outs of Center City, as you learn about the many restaurants, shopping hotspots and landmarks in the neighborhood.
Headhouse Square Farmers' Market
The only way to put fresher ingredients on your table would be to pick them yourself.
The Franklin Institute Presents The Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times
Take advantage of the world's first opportunity to view the earliest known Biblical texts, recently excavated from a cave along the coast of the Dead Sea.
Philadelphia Chocolate Tours
This is probably the most delicious way to see the city, and although it might be a few calories over budget you can easily justify with this leisurely stroll through Philadelphia.
Center City District Restaurant Week
A great way to taste test a town with more than plenty to offer in the delectable restaurants category. There are both lunch and dinner specials offered by over 100 restaurants.
Color Conversations by Diane Lachman
The Muse Gallery displays some homegrown talent, in the form of Philadelphia native, Diane Lachman's exploration of the meaning of color.
American Spirits: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition
The 1920s and Prohibition era come roaring to life in the form of a 5,000-square-foot exhibit featuring more than 120 rare artifacts from the period.
Civil War Georgetown: House and Walking Tour
Did someone say Civil War reenactment? No, its a tour of Tudor Place and Civil War Georgetown, visiting historic burial sites, important residences and Union hospitals.
The Color Purple: The Musical
Experience how powerful love can be, in overcoming adversity and finding your own unique place in the world. A testament to inner strength, this is a true celebration of life.
Taste of DC
A collection of delicious morsels and wines from around the DC area coupled with over 50 live musical acts will surely leave everyone with a full stomach and a satisfied soul.
The Hirshhorn Museum Presents Ai Weiwei: According to What?
One of China's premier artists, Ai Weiwei is known for exploring the relationship between art, society and the individual. Here the Hirshhorn provides a great variety of media that he has worked with to show the full range of his talents.
Washington Ballet presents Dracula
The classic tale of Transylvania done just as it should be. Dracula's true colors, both the light and the very dark, will shine when this production hits the stage!