Defy the Polar Vortex at the Flower Show

“ARTiculture” is open every day at the Pennsylvania Convention Center

WHAT: Schools and offices may be closed because of the snow, but the 2014 PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, “ARTiculture,” is open today, March 3, and every day whatever the weather conditions outside.

A special ticket for $20 is being offered at theflowershow.com only, through midnight Monday. This specially priced ticket can be used any day during the run of the show.

WHEN: The Flower Show is open through March 9, 2014.

WHERE: Pennsylvania Convention Center, 12th and Arch Sts., Philadelphia

SPECIAL EVENTS & APPEARANCES THIS WEEK:

Wednesday 5:30 p.m.: Live wedding on the Entrance Garden stage

Thursday, 1:30, and 3:30 p.m.: David Venable, of QVC’s “In the Kitchen with David”

Thursday, 5:30 to 8 p.m.: Sandra Lee, of the Food Network

Friday, 1:30 p.m.: Rachael Ray, queen of the foodie nation

Photo and Video Op: Fantastic floral displays inspired by great works of art.

MEDIA CONTACTS: Alan Jaffe, ajaffe@pennhort.org, 215.418.2414, mobile 267.968.0859

Marion McParland, mmcparland@pennhort.org, 215.418.2415, mobile 609.238.9599