Events

Are you a historic house enthusiast, a masonry aficionado, or someone with an interest and appreciation for preserving architectural history? Either way the Designer Craftsmen and Historic Home Show is a worthwhile event to check out. The Historic Home Show is happening at the Valley Forge Convention Center March 8-10th. The Historic Home Show serves as a great educational resource for learning about restoring, renovating and preserving the nation's architectural heritage. We're teaming up again this year with LimeWorks.US to offer a free ticket to a few lucky GreenPhilly readers! LimeWorks.US  owner Andrew deGruchy will present on Saturday March 9 at 12pm on Historic Masonry Dos and Don’ts.  

Hey you! Want a free drink? You deserve it. We're hosting a Plastic Bag Reduction Happy Hour this upcoming Tuesday, February 19th from 6-9 PM at the Field House (1150 Filbert Street) in Philadelphia! Come sign the petition or sign a form letter to your favorite City Council Member for a FREE drink. We have the nice, new section of the Field House with some bar games too! RSVP on Facebook, or just show up! (RSVP not necessary but preferred.) Please email Julie or Beth at greenphillyblog@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Our guest post today is authored by Leslie Hudson. Leslie is an event planner by day, food writer by night, and nature-lover every minute between. My first and only experience at a big box wedding store did not go well. After the pushy sales associate tried to force me to buy a dress that could have fit two of me, I vowed to find an alternative. That’s why I was elated to discover the Breast Cancer Coalition of Delaware’s Bridal Sale last March. During this one weekend sale, (Find out more about Leslie's experience and how you can find the perfect (sustainable) dress too!)

  Merry Christmas & Happy (Sustainable) Holidays from your friends at Green Philly Blog! Xo, Julie & Beth

Ready to kick off your holiday spirit this week? Join the Bicycle Coalition's Holiday Lights ride tomorrow night in South Philly! Bicyclists are encouraged to decorate their bikes with lights for a 2-wheeled traveling caravan. Over 80 people have already signed up for the ride which should be about 10 miles (but riders can peel off at any time as long as they tell their ride leader). After the ride, cyclists are invited to eat at the restaurant afterwards (with the best-holiday-decorated-biker getting a free meal!) Here's the official details:

Journalist & Author Alex Prud'homme is coming to Philly tomorrow to discuss his book the Ripple Effect and show a screening of Last Call at the Oasis, which both focus on water. I was lucky enough to chat with him about his Philly visit and ask about his famous great-aunt, Julia Child.

Water water everywhere... but do we have to worry about what we can drink? Journalist Alex Prud’homme is coming to Philadelphia to discuss his book, “The Ripple Effect: The Fate of Fresh Water in the Twenty-First Century”.  Find out more about this event and how to score tickets, after the jump!

It's cold outside, it gets dark at 5, and we're practically ready to haul up the holly before getting our free-range (or tofu) turkeys. The change of seasons can only mean one thing: Are you ready to go local with your brews for Philly Beer Week? OK, so maybe the Philly Beer Week 2013 is a little ways away. But luckily the Bathtub Beer Fest is approaching on (find out all the details & how to score tickets, after the jump!)

Philly's got a ton going on in the sustainability scene. If you haven't been out and about, here's a few excuses to get out of the house & get active: