Think You Know All About the ‘70s? Take These Fun ‘70s Trivia Quizzes!

April 16, 2015 2:35 pm

It was a groovy time, baby, so test your knowledge about the 1970s to see how much you remember about this decade of peace and love. These online quizzes are filled with questions about the music, fashion trends and movies that became popular in the ‘70s, and some are some go so far back that you may not remember them at all.

Can You Answer These 14 1970s Trivia Questions?
Fourteen questions may not seem like many, but when they’re as tricky as these they may leave you stumped for quite a while. From the biggest news stories of the decade to chart-topping singles from some of the world’s most famous bands, this quiz covers just about every aspect of the 1970s.

‘70s TV Trivia
Do you fancy yourself a bit of a television history buff? If so, this quiz about ‘70s television trivia is just the one for you. Test your knowledge about everything from The Brady Bunch to The Jeffersons all in one simple quiz.

TV In the ‘70s
It may be another quiz about 1970s television, but this one is much more in-depth than most. Answer questions about shows like Laverne & Shirley and the Mary Tyler Moore Show and rack up points toward becoming a true 1970s trivia guru.

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Quintessence Theatre Group: See the Classics

April 9, 2015 2:35 pm

In the fall of 2009, Alexander Burns and Pamela Reichen established Quintessence Theatre Group to bring classic performances to patrons in Mt. Airy. All performances are held at the Sedgwick Theatre, originally a cinema opened in 1928. It's full of gorgeous art deco touches.

The theatre group has performed classical plays like Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, and Moliere’s Don Juan. The theatre group also offers workshops for children and adults interested in dramatic acting.

Visit the website for season and ticket information!

Quintessence Theatre Group
The Sedgwick Theater
7137 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19119
(215) 240-6055
www.QuintessenceTheatre.org
www.yelp.com/biz/quintessence-theatre-group-philadelphia

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Peruse 3 Floors of Funky, Quirky Folk Art at Eye’s Gallery

April 2, 2015 2:34 pm

Eye's Gallery is a distinctive shopping destination in Philadelphia. Its three levels of this store are chock full of unique, fair trade items made by artisans from Latin America to India; expect pottery, tapestries, furniture, wood carvings, mirrors, and many more international goods. The store also carries women’s and men’s clothing, as well as jewelry and accessories.

Julia Zagar and her artist husband Isaiah, whose distinctive mosaic art covers the facade of the building, opened Eye's Gallery in 1968 after serving in the Peace Corps. (They also own the Magic Gardens outdoor art installation six blocks away at 1020 South Street.)

Eye's Gallery's hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays; 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays; and noon to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

Eye's Gallery
402 South Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
(215) 925-0193
http://www.eyesgallery.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/eyes-gallery-philadelphia

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