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By BeTH d’Addono Two spirited groups join forces to promote the Philadelphia arts scene. Shared Vision T 104 June 2012 hanks in part to the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance and the City’s Ofﬁce of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, Philly is a city in the throes of an artistic revolution. From a ﬂurry of recent museum openings to groundbreaking exhibits and visual and performing arts festivals, the city has become a living, breathing urban canvas. It’s a city that proudly showcases its commitment to the arts, boasting a world-renowned collection of nearly 1,500 works of public art, the nation’s ﬁrst Percent for Art Program established in 1959, and over 2,000 murals throughout the city’s diverse and historic neighborhoods. But that’s just a small slice of Philly’s art scene. From the city’s historic core to green public squares, waterfront amenities, and dozens of vibrant arts-focused neighborhoods such as Old City, Northern Liberties, for more information on West Philadelphia, and Passyunk Avenue, the wide range of events in the arts have infused the region. philadelphia, visit Phillyfunguide.com. The city’s Avenue of the Arts alone is now home to The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Wilma Theater, the Philadelphia Theatre Company, the usairwaysmag.com Academy of Music, and the University of the Arts. And in one day last summer, almost 200,000 people ﬁlled the Avenue to celebrate the ﬁnale of the monthlong Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts. It’s all part of why Philadelphia was just selected by Travel & Leisure Magazine as the No. 1 destination spot for culture in the United States. Mayor Michael A. Nutter has been a key supporter of the arts, increasing funding to the Philadelphia Cultural Fund and opening the Ofﬁce of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in 2008 — weaving the creative sector into the economic and social fabric of the city. Despite the country’s recent economic chal- photos (clockwise from top) by bob krist/courtesy of Gptmc (2) and Jaci downs photoGraphy http://www.Phillyfunguide.com http://www.Phillyfunguide.com http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2012

US Airways - June 2012
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots
Hub Crawl
Adventure: Zip-line junkie
Adventure: Virginia’s Skyline Drive
Wine & Dine
Great Escapes
Gear Up
Behind-the-Scenes Baja
International Itinerary
Charlotte in 2012
Discover Columbia
Welcome to Philadelphia
Must Read
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace™
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2012