Tuesday, November 23, 2010

The Nutcracker Is An Annual Philadelphia Holiday Treat

Recent Philly transplants may be unaware of one our city's best holiday traditions: yearly performances of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker . The Balanchine-choreographed version of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's ballet is one of the most popular ballets in America, and is now in its 42nd year of production by Philadelphia's Pennsylvania Ballet.

There's really nothing on earth that can match the physical feat of ballet. The grace and fluidity of Balanchine's choreography highlight the beauty of the human form, and Tchaikovsky's lively score is a treat for music lovers. Also, George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ has a fantastical, delightful story that kids can follow and enjoy - it's a wonderful show for the whole family.

George Balanchine's The Nutcracker™ runs from December 4th to December 31st, so purchase your tickets today. It's a great Philadelphia tradition - and, if you're new here, there's no better introduction to the magic of the holiday season in our city.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Watch Out: Moving Art at the Philadelphia Art Museum

If you live near the Philly area or are planning to move to Philadelphia within the next decade, take note of the 10-year sweeping construction plan underway at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Starting November 9, 2010, the museum will begin a three-phase construction process to expand a large, underground area measuring more than 80,000 square feet. The underground expansion was designed by the famous architect, Frank Gehry, and requires an excavation to remove bedrock beneath the museum’s foundation and front steps.

Any professional fine art moving company, like us here at S&D Transfer, realizes the undertaking that is involved with moving invaluable art and sculptures. We look forward to seeing the innovative underground expansion of the famous museum over the upcoming years. What do you think of the museum construction? Do you think it will impact the integrity or the look of the landmark museum?