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Explore the Past at The Museum of Biblical Art

Rich in history and with admission prices underPicture 29 ten dollars, The Museum of Biblical Art is a specialty museum for those who are interested in the mysteries of the Bible. Non-denominational, the center contains over 20,000 sq. ft. of gallery space with biblical depictions and a Bible Meditation Garden featuring a variety of native plants, trees and herbs of Israel.

In 2005, a fire destroyed nearly 2,500 works of art, including the famed “Miracle at Pentacost” painting. Not deterred by this tragedy, The Center re-opened this year with a strong mission to emphasizes Biblical figurative art illustrating the narratives of the Bible and encourage the study of classical Greco-Roman art, archaeology and architecture. Open year round and affordable, the museum not only serves as an educational and interesting afternoon, but a beautiful place to hold a wedding reception, party, or meeting.

It’s a Creative Whirlwind of Exposure at 111 Minna Gallery

Ask anyone where the latest in San Francisco cuisine, music, performance, Picture 11and most importantly art resides and they will tell you at the famously dynamic 111 Minna Gallery in SOMA.  Gallery by day and dance floor by night, this gallery changes every six weeks to embrace the latest in local, national, and international urban art.

With gallery space that easily converts itself into spaces for as little as 50 and up to 500 people, including the bar and dance floor, 111 Minna is the cities go-to for the hottest events.  And they’re here to showcase anything and everything in the world of art.  With Emily the Strange creator Rob Reiner’s exhibit, San Francisco’s Poet Laureate Diane DePrima readings, World-Renowned DJ Vinroc, and even the EAT street food pop-up restaurant every Monday night, nothing is off topic, too outlandish, or out of range for 111 Minna’s creative initiative.

Tillman’s Roadhouse is the Perfect Pit Stop

Picture 19It may be off the beaten path, but Tillman’s Roadhouse is one of many great stops in the Bishop Arts district of Oak Cliff.

Self-proclaimed as a “California twist on Texas roadhouse,” Tillman’s offers eclectic cuisine like Venison Frito Pie and Trio of Fries: parmesan, black pepper, kennebec fries, chili dusted purple peruvian fries and smoked, salt scented sweet potato fries with housemade catsup and horseradish pickle mayo. Sound good? Save room for dessert- you won’t believe the tableside s’mores that includes delicious orange, maple, and coffee marshmallows, cinnamon grahams and dark chocolate bark. Yum.

Wooden taxidermy heads and crystal chandeliers are some of the whimsical decor that adds an element of rustic romance. Situated between unique boutiques and galleries, Tillman’s offers a varied upscale grill menu that will have you adding Bishop Arts in your rotation of favorite spots to fill up.

Swanky in the Museum at Art After 5

If you’re from Philadelphia, you’ve been to Art After 5. On Fridays the Philadelphia Museum of Art in all its splendor keeps its doors open later than usual (till 8:45pm) for food and drink specials, dancing, music, and gallery browsing. Picture 9

If you’re there for the music, make sure to get there close to 5pm to snag a good seat in the Great Stair Hall, which might be one of the coolest rooms you’ve ever seen.

If you’re there for the gallery, grab your cocktail and get ready to view some of Philadelphia’s finest with a fraction of the crowd, and great background music to boot. If you’d like to know more about the art with a guide, tours are offered throughout the evening for no additional charge.

Whether you’ve been to the Art Museum or not, Art After 5 is a fantastic way to see the museum in a relaxing and stylish way.