The Philly Overnight Package For Summer 2019: "Marvel" Exhibit, Overnight Hotel Parking & More Perks Make Deal Worth Up To $286

     

The summer 2019 Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package includes two untimed tickets to "Marvel: Universe of Superheroes" at The Franklin Institute (left) and two tickets to ride the Ferris wheel at the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest (right), among other perks. 

Credit: Christine Mitchell / Housetornado Multimedia/Christine Mitchell for The Franklin Institute (left) and VISIT PHILADELPHIA® (right)

PHILADELPHIA – The upcoming Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is a record-setting value for visitors to Philadelphia. The summer 2019 deal features free overnight hotel parking, tickets to The Franklin Institute’s Marvel: Universe of Superheroes and more perks that are worth up to $286—the highest amount since the package’s inception in 2001. The package runs from June 14 through September 2, 2019 and is bookable now atvisitphilly.com/overnight.

Available at 44 hotels, for a one- or two-night stay (available for additional nights at select hotels), the summer version of the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package includes perks valued at up to $286:

Package Perks In Detail:

The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, responsible for 13,000-plus room nights in 2018, is available for a one- or two-night stay at participating hotels. The spring deal includes the following for a combined value of up to $202:

• Hotel parking (up to a $100 value for a two-night stay)
• Two untimed tickets to Marvel: Universe of Superheroes at The Franklin Institute (includes general museum admission) (a $70 value)
• $25 restaurant card for Garces Group in Philadelphia
• One hour of complimentary ping-pong at SPiN Philadelphia (a $39 value)
• Roller skate rental and admission for two at the Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest and two tickets to ride the Summerfest Ferris Wheel ($36 value)
• Two tickets for the Parx Liberty Carousel at Franklin Square (a $6 value)
• Two complimentary all-day passes for the PHLASH downtown loop (a $10 value)

“This summer’s Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is a great deal for visitors,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA^®, “It’s our biggest, best and most valuable yet, with tickets to the hottest exhibition on the East Coast and more fun ways to explore and experience Philadelphia.”

More Reasons To Book The Package:

Not-to-be-missed exhibitions and events give visitors more reasons to book—and stay a while, for a true Philly vacation:

• The Impressionist’s Eye – The Philadelphia Museum of Art offers a rare opportunity to view sculpture, works on paper and other less usual creations by impressionist masters such as Claude Monet, Mary Cassatt and Vincent van Gogh. Through August 18, 2019. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 763-8100, philamuseum.org
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• Sara Berman’s Closet: a small and monumental story – The National Museum of American Jewish History presents an indoor exhibit of the personal effects of an immigrant grandmother, alongside works by her artist-writer daughter and designer-curator grandson. Through September 1, 2019. 101 S. Independence Mall East, (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
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• America to Zanzibar – Through historic artifacts, artwork and interactive technology and programming, this Please Touch Museum^® exhibit offers a platform for children and families to learn about modern and historic global Muslim communities. Through September 2. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, (215) 581-3181, pleasetouchmuseum.org
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• Parks on Tap – Philly’s roving beer garden is back for year three with more parks and a longer schedule. For 23 weeks, Wednesday through Sunday, people can enjoy local food, beer, wine and non-alcoholic drinks, plus games and entertainment, while supporting Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and each of the host parks. Through September 25. (215) 568-1616, parksontap.com
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• Spruce Street Harbor Park – Hammocks, lights, patio games, food, beer and cocktails, an above-water, netted suspension lounge, pop-up arts and crafts market, live music and events, make Spruce Street Harbor Park one of Philadelphia’s most-loved warm-weather destinations. Those who really want to get on the water can rent kayaks, canoes and foot-pedal swan boats. Through September 29.Columbus Boulevard & Spruce Street, delawareriverwaterfront.com
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• Creatures of Habitat – A Gazillion Piece Animal Adventure – More than 30 life-size animal sculptures built from 350,000 LEGO^® bricks stand throughout the Philadelphia Zoo this summer, telling stories of endangered wildlife around the world and the conservation efforts to protect them. Through September 30. 3400 Girard Avenue, (215) 243-1100, philadelphiazoo.org
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• PHS Pop Up Gardens – The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society transforms two lots into lovely outdoor hangouts. South Street’s rustic, modern garden includes food and drink favorites from the group behind Royal Boucherie, Royal Tavern, and the Cantinas. The University City location recalls an urban orchard and features a Mexican menu by the Pistola’s restaurants. Through October 2019. 1438 South Street and 60 N. 36^th Street, (215) 988-8800, phsonline.org/popups
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• PECO Multicultural Series – Penn’s Landing honors diverse cultures that make Philadelphia distinctive through free festivals, including Philadelphia Irish Festival (June 2), Juneteenth Festival (June 15), Concilio’s Hispanic Fiesta (July 6-7), Islamic Heritage Festival (July 13), ACANA African Festival (August 4), Festival of India (August 17), Caribbean Festival (August 18), Brazilian Day Philadelphia (September 8), Mexican Independence Day (September 15), among others. June 2-September 15. delawareriverwaterfront.com
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• Wawa Welcome America – America’s birthplace throws its own birthday bash, six days and nights of parades, concerts and three fireworks shows. Highlights include fireworks displays over the Delaware River (June 29 and July 1), an all-day block party on Independence Mall (June 30) and a patriotic parade and ceremony, followed by a live concert by Jennifer Hudson and Meghan Trainor, followed by more fireworks (July 4). June 29-July 4. welcomeamerica.com
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• Blackstar Film Festival – Hailed by Ebony magazine as “the Black Sundance,” this International House-based event showcases artistically excellent independent films about the global Black experience, by people of color. August 1-4. 3717 Chestnut Street, (267) 603-2755, blackstarfest.org
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• Hamilton – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s modern Broadway blockbuster debuts in the city of Alexander Hamilton’s greatest roles (Revolutionary War artillery officer, presidential advisor and founder of the first national bank) and his romantic downfall (the Reynolds affair). Prospective audience members can sign up online for weekly updates about public ticket sales. August 27-November 17. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut Street, (215) 893-1999, kimmelcenter.org

VISIT PHILADELPHIA^® is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.

On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog, visitphilly.com and uwishunu.com, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.

The Barnes Foundation In Philadelphia To Present Survey Of Experimental Early Photography, February 24-May 12, 2019

Art 

From Today, Painting Is Dead: Early Photography in Britain and France

Featuring nearly 250 photographs, including works by Felice Beato, Julia Margaret Cameron, Roger Fenton, Gustave Le Gray, Étienne-Jules Marey, Félix Nadar, and William Henry Fox Talbot

February 24, 2019–May 12, 2019

Philadelphia, PA —For its second survey of photography, the Barnes Foundation is presenting nearly 250 early photographs—most of which have never been exhibited before—created by British and French photographers between the 1840s and 1880s. Curated by Thom Collins, executive director and president of the Barnes, From Today, Painting Is Dead: Early Photography in Britain and France is drawn from the private collection of Michael Mattis and Judy Hochberg and spans the invention of the daguerreotype to photography on paper and beyond. The show is on view in the Barnes’s Roberts Gallery from February 24 through May 12, 2019.

From Today, Painting Is Dead: Early Photography in Britain and France is sponsored by Comcast NBCUniversal.

Following the production of the first photographs in the 1830s, and before the advent of Kodak’s point-and-shoot camera in 1888 and the industrialization of photography, artists experimented with photography, creating innovative processes and uniquely compelling representational tropes.

“When the influential French painter Paul Delaroche saw a photograph for the first time, he proclaimed, ‘From today, painting is dead!’ This sentiment captures the anxiety with which photography was greeted by artists, though it would be nearly 50 years before technology evolved enough to approximate the work Delaroche and his fellow painters were already doing,” says Collins. “This exhibition explores the very fertile period in the early history of photography, when the medium’s pioneers were grappling with the complex inheritance of official, state-sponsored visual culture.”

For the better part of the 19th century—before rebellious groups like the impressionists challenged the status quo—powerful fine arts academies in Paris and London governed the official style for painting and even guided what subjects artists should depict. Some themes were considered more important than others, based on their cultural significance and the skill required to render them. Moralizing historical subjects were generally the most valued; next came portraiture, then genre (or scenes of daily life), then landscape, and finally still life.

Photography developed amid this stringent artistic climate. Between 1840 and 1870, photographers of all stripes—both amateurs and an emergent class of professionals, makers of vernacular pictures and those aspiring to create fine art—experimented with the new medium, not only its mechanics and chemistry, but also its representational potentials. In doing so, they inevitably absorbed—and transformed—the well-established tropes of the dominant academic painting tradition.

From Today, Painting Is Dead: Early Photography in Britain and France features over 60 photographers, including such masters as William Henry Fox Talbot—the scientist and inventor credited with developing the first photographic prints on paper; Félix Nadar, the great portraitist of Paris high society; Roger Fenton, the English painter turned celebrated photographer who achieved widespread recognition for his photographs of the Crimean War in 1855; Gustave Le Gray, the leader of 1850s French art photography; and Julia Margaret Cameron, whose literary and biblical-themed figure studies and captivating portraits were unprecedented in her time.

Exhibition highlights include:

• Original calotypes from 1840 to 1845 by William Henry Fox Talbot, including still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and street scenes from both England and France.
   
• The earliest war photographs, taken of the Crimean War by Roger Fenton, including his iconic Valley of the Shadow of Death as well as the 11-plate panorama of Sebastopol.
   
• An 1844 daguerreotype of Jerusalem—one of the first of the city—by Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey.
   
• A full-plate daguerreotype of the Fontaine des Innocents in Paris by Baron Jean-Baptiste-Louis Gros from 1850.
   
• Some of the earliest existing travel photographs of the Middle East, Southern Europe, Africa, India, Burma, Ecuador, Mexico, and New Zealand.
   
• Portraits by Félix Nadar, Napoleonic Paris’s great portraitist and larger-than-life personality, with subjects ranging from literary legends—including an oversize 1885 deathbed portrait of Victor Hugo—to the first official Japanese delegation to France (1864). Also included are Nadar’s 1860s photographs of the Paris catacombs and sewers, which represent one of the first uses of artificial lighting in photography.
   
• Pre-Raphaelite allegorical portraiture by Julia Margaret Cameron.
   
• French physiologist Étienne-Jules Marey’s 1880s motion studies of athletes, which prefigure the development of motion pictures, much like Eadweard Muybridge’s motion studies in the US.
   
• Seascapes, landscapes, photographs of military maneuvers, and other works by Gustave Le Gray, the leader of the 1850s French movement of fine art photography. 

EXHIBITION ORGANIZATION:
All works are from the collection of Michael Mattis and Judy Hochberg. This exhibition was organized by the Barnes Foundation in association with art2art Circulating Exhibitions. The presentation at the Barnes Foundation is curated by Thom Collins, executive director and president of the Barnes.

This exhibition was produced as part of a new educational venture between the Barnes and the University of Pennsylvania led by Thom Collins and professor Aaron Levy, with curatorial contributions from students in the 2018 Spiegel-Wilks Curatorial Seminar “Ars Moriendi: Life and Death in Early Photography.”

SPONSORS:
This exhibition is sponsored by

Generous support for this exhibition comes from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz Exhibition Fund, the Horace W. Goldsmith Foundation, and Aileen and Brian Roberts.

Critical support for all exhibitions comes from contributors to the Barnes Foundation Exhibition Fund.

ABOUT THE BARNES FOUNDATION
The Barnes Foundation is a non-profit cultural and educational institution that shares its unparalleled art collection with the public, organizes special exhibitions, and presents programming that fosters new ways of thinking about human creativity. The Barnes collection is displayed in ensembles that integrate art and objects from across cultures and time periods, overturning traditional hierarchies and revealing universal elements of human expression. Home to one of the world’s finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist, and early modernist paintings—including the largest groups of paintings by Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Paul Cézanne in existence—the Barnes brings together renowned masterworks by such artists as Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, Amedeo Modigliani, and Vincent van Gogh, alongside ancient, medieval, Renaissance, and non-Western art as well as metalwork, furniture, and decorative art.

The Barnes Foundation was established by Dr. Albert C. Barnes in 1922 to “promote the advancement of education and the appreciation of the fine arts and horticulture.” Since moving to the heart of Philadelphia in 2012, the Barnes has expanded its commitment to teaching visual literacy in groundbreaking ways, investing in original scholarship relating to its collection and enhancing accessibility throughout every facet of its program.

The Barnes Foundation is open Wednesday–Monday, and tickets can be purchased on-site, online, or by calling 215.278.7200. Ticket prices and current hours are listed on our website.

The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package Returns For The Winter With Seasonal Perks And Convenient Free Hotel Parking

Seasonal Benefits Include Tickets To Barnes Foundation & Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest

  

Two tickets to the Barnes Foundation (left) and two tickets for admission and ice skate rental at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (right) are just two of the many great perks in the winter edition of the popular Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package.

Credits: Photos by R. Kennedy (left) and J. Fusco (right) for VISIT PHILADELPHIA^®

PHILADELPHIA, PA- The popular Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package returns for the winter with seasonal perks and convenient free hotel parking—an up to $218 value. Bookable now at visitphilly.com/overnight, the winter edition runs from December 1, 2018 through March 3, 2019.

Available at 49 participating Philadelphia hotels, this season’s Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package includes free overnight hotel parking; two tickets to theBarnes Foundation; admission and ice skate rental for two at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest; a $20 voucher for Chickie’s & Pete’s at the Lodge at the Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest and a $10 Lyft credit.

“The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel package is not only a great value, it’s also a great way to experience the city’s beloved winter traditions,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA^®.

Package Perks In Detail:

The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, responsible for 16,000-plus room nights in 2017, is available for a one- or two-night stay at participating hotels. The winter deal includes the following for a combined value of up to $218:

• Hotel parking (up to a $100 value for a two-night stay)
• Two tickets to the Barnes Foundation (a $60 value)
• Two tickets for admission and ice skate rental at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest (a $28 value)
• $20 gift voucher for the Chickie’s & Pete’s at the Lodge at Blue Cross RiverRink Winterfest
• $10 credit toward Lyft rides for new and existing riders

More Reasons To Book The Package:

Not-to-be-missed exhibitions and events give visitors more reasons to book:

• The Please Touch Museum’s exhibit space transforms into the Island of Sodor, where Thomas the Tank Engine and pals teach kids about rail travel while sharpening their STEM skills. Through January 6, 2019. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, (215) 581-3181,
• Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now – The Philadelphia Museum of Art displays a comprehensive exhibition of haute couture from its impressive costume collection. Guests can browse pieces by influential designers like Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior, Cristóbal Balenciaga and more.Through March 3, 2019. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 763-8100, philamuseum.org
• About 600 artifacts, two replica Viking ships, interactive displays and augmented reality vividly recreate the age and its people. Through March 3, 2019. 222 N. 20^th Street, (215) 448-1200, 
• Hamilton Was Here: Rising Up in Revolutionary Philadelphia – In this challenging playscape at the Museum of the American Revolution, games, scenic environments and interactive experiences help kids experience colonial Philadelphia the way Alexander Hamilton did. 101 S. 3^rdStreet, (877) 740-1776, 
• Army-Navy Game – The Army Black Knights take on the Navy Midshipmen in this epic collegiate rivalry, now in its 119^th year and returning to Lincoln Financial Field. December 8, 2018. 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, (267) 570-1450, phillylovesarmynavy.com
• America to Zanzibar – The Please Touch Museum mounts an ambitious, interactive, global and local six-month exhibition celebrating both modern and historic Muslim communities across the region and the world through arts, technology and just-for-kids programming. February 2-September 2, 2019.4231 Avenue of the Republic, (215) 581-3181, pleasetouchmuseum.org
• Philadelphia Auto Show –The automotive industry’s latest creations are on a 700,000-square-foot display at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the showplace for more than 700 concept, classic, luxury and exotic cars. February 2-10, 2019. 1101 Arch Street, phillyautoshow.com
• Philadelphia Flower Show – The annual gardening celebration at the Pennsylvania Convention Center is the oldest and largest indoor show of its kind, with top-of-the-line horticulture and landscape design, entertainment and more than 100 vendors. The theme of 2019’s show: “Flower Power.” March 2-10, 2019. 1101 Arch Street, (215) 988-8800, theflowershow.com

VISIT PHILADELPHIA^® is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.

On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog, visitphilly.com and uwishunu.com, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the on

November 2018 At The Philadelphia Museum Of Art

The prettiest playthings Little Ladies: Victorian Fashion Dolls and the Feminine Ideal Opens Nov. 11 Before Barbie and American Girl, there was Miss Fanchon. The ultimate toy for privileged girls in the 1860s and 1870s, she and her friends were seen as models of ladylike perfection, and came with an amazing array of dresses, undergarments, and meticulously crafted accessories. Museum members can see the exhibition first during Members’ Previews, November 9–10. Learn More Coming Soon Dieter Rams: Principled Design Opening November 18 Love the look and feel of your smartphone? Thank Dieter Rams. His quietly innovative versions of household products, stripped of any extraneous features, continue to influence industrial design today. On View Fabulous Fashion: From Dior’s New Look to Now Through March 3 Experience the drama and glamour of some of the most creative feminine fashions ever designed, from romantic ball gowns to audacious contemporary ensembles, and everything in between. New in the Galleries Arte Povera: Homage to Amalfi ’68 Through July 7 Fifty years ago, a three-day exhibition and happening in Amalfi changed the course of contemporary art in Italy. This installation pays tribute to that groundbreaking event and features a number of works originally exhibited. See all current exhibitions. 42nd Annual Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show Nov. 2–4 Don't miss the premier show and sale of contemporary craft. Held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, this year the show features 195 artists from across the US and 26 guest artists from Germany. Pay What You Wish Dazzling Diwali Family Festival Nov. 4, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Celebrate the Hindu Festival of Lights. Glow with pride as you create a diya lamp from clay, and be dazzled by a dance performance by the Traditions of India. Free after Pay What You Wish admission. Arcadia Library Lecture P.S. Page Me Later: The Magic and Mystery of FOUND Stuff Nov. 6, 6:00–7:00 p.m. Writer, filmmaker, This American Lifereporter, and FOUND Magazinecreator Davy Rothbart shares his favorites from the pages of his cult zine. Kick off the Holidays Tree-Lighting Celebration Nov. 21, 5:00–8:45 p.m. Make the Museum a part of your holiday tradition. We're ushering in this cheerful season with a Tree-Lighting Celebration. Join us for festive treats and music by York Street Hustle leading up to the 6:00 p.m. countdown. Warm (and adult) beverages and the Sister Cities Girlchoir continue the celebration inside. RSVP Wednesday Nights Card-Making Station Nov. 21–Dec. 26 Put last year’s coal to good use and create handmade holiday greetings for everyone on your list. Final Fridays Ultimate Ugly Sweater Party Nov. 30, 5:00–8:45 p.m. Our annual holiday bash, only grander and gaudier than ever before. Shopping Holiday Marketplace Dec. 1, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Browse a selection of gifts from local designers and artists. Members get 20% off. See a full calendar of What's On this season. Members-Only Tour South Asian Art Select days in November Enjoy an introduction to the arts and cultures of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tibet, including a tour of the only southern Indian temple hall in this hemisphere. Reservations required. For Members November Happenings Check out the electronic version of the November For Members calendar for exhibitions, members programs, and offers to help you plan your next visit. Museum News 2018 Annual Report Available online See what your Museum has been up to over the past year, and where we're headed. Thank you to all our generous members, supporters, and donors. Explore more member events and benefits, and join the Museum today. Become a Member We'll be closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 22—and then open regular hours Friday, November 23. 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19130philamuseum.org