| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Annual Youth Fishing TournamentPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park July 21, 2012 Youths through age 15 are invited to the Annual Fishing Tournament at Bellevue, co-sponsored by Delaware State Parks and the First State Bassmasters. Bring your pole and plenty of bait because prizes will be awarded! Lunch is provided for all tournament participants, and will be available for purchase by adults. There is no fee for this program. Large groups are asked to pre-register by calling 302-761-6963. Meet at the pond near Pavilion #3. | Bellevue State Park | 07/21/12 | Wilmington |
Philadelphia Sculptors and The Galleries at Moore present: 5 Into 1 Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 29-July 21, 2012 Hosted annually by The Galleries at Moore and organized by Philadelphia Sculptors, 5 Into 1 features work by recent graduates from BFA and MFA programs at five Philadelphia art and design schools, including: Moore College of Art & Design; Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts; Tyler School of Art; University of Pennsylvania; and The University of the Arts. This year's curators are Jamie Brenner and Tom Yurkovic. | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/29/12-
07/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company July 21, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/21/12 | Lansdowne |
Alumni Sales Gallery: Stephen Layne and Carrie Mae Smith Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) April 21-July 22, 2012 The Alumni Sales Gallery will present an exhibition of new work by alumna Carrie Mae Smith(‘05) and alumnus Stephen Layne ('94). Both artists have been the recipient of the Pennsylvania Governor’s Award. Smith’s passion for the culinary arts informs some of her paintings, as well as her love of composition and color. Stephen Layne, a member of the National Sculpture Society, will be exhibiting a selection of his recent figurative sculptures, including The Boxer,... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 04/21/12-
07/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company at International House Philadelphia July 22, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art ExhibitPresented by Congregation Rodeph Shalom March 29-July 23, 2012 The New Sacred: Ritual Textiles by Rachel Kanter
Rachel Kanter uses fiber and quilting techniques to create tallit and other pieces reflecting her exploration of Jewish ritual objects. Every tallit Rachel Kanter sews is more than a prayer shawl. “I like to study text when I work,” she said. “Each piece is usually a
commentary on the text — a midrash, really,” on women’s lives.
Philadelphia Museum of Jewish Art is one... | Congregation Rodeph Shalom | 03/29/12-
07/23/12 | Philadelphia |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park July 23, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
| Philadelphia Parks & Recreation | 07/23/12 | Philadelphia |
CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Presented by Center City District July 25, 2012 July 25th Life's A Beach (Pop) will perform at Three Logan Square, 1717 Arch Street. Enjoy lunchtime concerts this summer every Wednesday from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City.
For the complete list of concert locations and performers, visit www.centercityphila.org/life/LunchtimeConcerts.php. | Center City District | 07/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company at McMichael Park July 25, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night - O Brother, Where Art Thou?Presented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock July 26, 2012 Bring your friends, blanket and picnic basket for a great time watching viewer's choice movies by the river. All movies start at dusk (approximately 8:20 pm on July 26th). Come early for free snacks and beverages, provided by Dranoff Properties' Locust on the Park and Left Bank, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2012 Schuylkill Banks Movie Series is presented by CSX. | Schuylkill River Development Corporation | 07/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company July 26, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/26/12 | Lansdale |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company July 26, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/26/12 | Lansdale |
Teen Summer Arts CampPresented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 18-July 27, 2012 The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts hosts four music camps for teens. Choral/Vocal (June 18th-29th) Pipe Organ (July 1st-13th), Jazz (July 16th-27th )and Chamber Music (July 16th-27th).
Students study with world renowned teaching artists. All accepted students are given free tuition scholarships. Acceptance to the camp is gained by submitting a camp application with a $25 application fee, a written essay, and participating in an audition process. | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 06/18/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Young Performers Theater Camp Dance Performance at Sister Cities ParkPresented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park July 27, 2012 Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s award-winning Young Performers Theater Camp dance students will entertain you with ballet and modern dance selections. Bring your picnic lunch and prepare to be entertained!
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
| Philadelphia Parks & Recreation | 07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Neon Art: Folk, Found, & FinePresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture June 4-July 27, 2012 Organized by Philadelphia’s own neon artist Len Davidson, this exhibition will feature artwork created by local craftsmen and artisans using the fun and funky technology of neon lighting. FOLK pieces are typically those made by commercial sign tubebenders or tinkerers who are usually untrained in fine art. FOUND pieces are objects that utilize neon along with found objects. FINE pieces are made with galleries and the fine art market in mind, or are pieces that might be seen in such... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 06/04/12-
07/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company at Everhart Park July 27, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/27/12 | West Chester |
Perkasie Farmers MarketPresented by Perkasie Olde Towne Association at Downtown Perkasie May 19-July 28, 2012 The Perkasie Farmers Market features fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers, all-natural soaps and laundry detergents, works by local artists, baked goods, local honey and jams, crafters, activities and more. | Perkasie Olde Towne Association | 05/19/12-
07/28/12 | Perkasie |
Emma Wilcox: Where it FallsPresented by The Print Center at The Print Center April 13-July 28, 2012 Where it Falls features newly commissioned and recent work by artist Emma Wilcox, who creates and then photographs rooftop interjections of large-scale, text-based work. Her haunting, enigmatic silver prints, taken primarily within a 5-mile radius of Newark, NJ, suggest multiple narratives, hinting at crime, destruction and violence. | The Print Center | 04/13/12-
07/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Introduction to Backyard CompostingPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park July 28, 2012 Join Master Composter and Master Gardener Hetty Francke to learn how to build and care for an environmentally-friendly compost pile, as well as how to begin your own vermi-composting bin. This program will include a power point presentation of Compost Demonstrations Sites in Delaware. A tour of Bellevue State Park's Compost Demonstration Site will conclude the session with Q and A throughout.
Compost bins will be available for sale at $20 each.
This program is intended for... | Bellevue State Park | 07/28/12 | Wilmington |
All Together NowPresented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 18-July 28, 2012 Coinciding with the opening of the Barnes Foundation on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, this exhibition reinterprets Albert Barnes’s distinctive “wall ensembles” through the work of fifteen Philadelphia-based artists. Featured artists include: Gabriel Boyce & Preston Link, Sarah Burgess, Kara Crombie, Steven & Billy Blaise Dufala, Joy Feasley, Mark Khaisman, Nick Lenker, Jacque Liu, Matthew Osborn, Hiro Sakaguchi, Anne Seidman, Kate Stewart, Stacey Webber and Maura... | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/18/12-
07/28/12 | Philadelphia |
Our TownPresented by Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company July 28, 2012 Our Town by Thornton Wilder
Directed by Allen Radway
In its 8th year of bringing free rheatre to the Greater Philadelphia area, Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company will provide audiences with a production that bears the hallmarks of the thoroughly established CCTC style: energy, accessibility, clarity, passion, and heart. Our Town, in its celebration of the everyday moments of life, is truly a reflection of all that is glorious and fragile in being alive. This... | Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company | 07/28/12 | West Chester |
| Nighttime Adventures | Tredyffrin Public Library | 07/30/12 | Strafford |
July Is Your History MonthPresented by Historic Fallsington, Inc. at Historic Fallsington July 3-July 31, 2012 Every Tuesday in July join us for a different program each week featuring tours, activities and art projects allow children 5-11 to participate in and explore our village’s rich history. | Historic Fallsington, Inc. | 07/03/12-
07/31/12 | Fallsington |
| Franklin Square's 6th Birthday Party | Historic Philadelphia, Inc. | 07/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Shofuso Colors V: Shades of Truth InstallationPresented by Shofuso Japanese House and Garden at Shofuso Japanese House and Garden August 1, 2012 Shofuso's multicolor gravel which lines the entrance pathway will be rearranged into gradients of light-to-dark on one side, dark-to-light on the other. This piece taps into the concept of historical interpretation and the idea that Shofuso, as well as all "historical" representations, contain shades of truth and fact rather than pure truth and fact. | Shofuso Japanese House and Garden | 08/01/12 | Philadelphia |
| Lunch Time Concert in Sister Cities Park | TD Bank | 08/01/12 | Philadelphia |
| CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank | Center City District | 08/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Entertainment Series: Glorious Glass Beads!Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center August 1, 2012 Did you ever wonder how those beautiful and unique glass beads in your favorite necklace are made? Join Wayne Art Center to welcome Markels Roberts of Diving Cat Studios in Phoenixville, PA. Markels is an accomplished glass artist, as well as studio potter, who will be demonstrating the techniques used to create these treasures in flame worked glass. Each child will leave with their choice of bead on a cord necklace to commemorate the experience!
Thank you to Diving Cat... | Wayne Art Center | 08/01/12 | Wayne |
The Dukes of Destiny in Concert at Pastorius ParkPresented by Chestnut Hill Community Association at Pastorius Park August 1, 2012 Local rhythm and blues favorites who will rock your socks off, The Dukes of Destiny will perform at the final event of 2012's Pastorius Park Summer Concerts series. The park is in Philadelphia's Chestnut Hill neighborhood.
The concerts are free and family-friendly, and take place on Wednesday nights from June 13th to August 1st (no concert on July 4th). For rain site information, call the Chestnut Hill Community Association at 215-248-8810, or visit the CHCA website. | Chestnut Hill Community Association | 08/01/12 | Philadelphia |
The Katz JCC Presents Oneg Shemesh: Live in ConcertPresented by Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center at Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center August 2, 2012 This is the final event of the Muzika Concert Series. A fun evening for family and friends featuring classic and contemporary Israeli songs by singer/guitarist Oneg Shemesh. The show will also feature performances by campers from the JCC Camps at Medford.
Sponsored by: The Beilowitz Israel Connection Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 08/02/12 | Cherry Hill |
Cinnaminson Township Summer Events at Wood ParkPresented by Cinnaminson Township Parks and Recreation August 2, 2012 R&B Express fills Wood Park with the sounds of doo-wop and classic oldies vocals from the '50s and '60s. Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and the kids for a fun night of open-air music. The show is at the gazebo, right next to the swings and money bars, so it's fun for the whole family. | Cinnaminson Township Parks and Recreation | 08/02/12 | Cinnaminson |
Discovering DinosaursPresented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library August 2, 2012 How do we know what dinosaurs were like? The Academy of Natural Sciences brings its interactive presentation to help small children learn how dinosaurs lived, ate, and protected themselves.
Ages 3-5 (Pre-K) are welcome at the 10 am show. Children who have just completed kindergarten are welcome at the 11 am show. | Tredyffrin Public Library | 08/02/12 | Strafford |
| Allison Mars Project | Allison Mars Project | 08/04/12 | Essington |
In the Good Old SummertimePresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills August 4, 2012 Join Pennypacker for an old fashioned Victorian summertime frolic on the Pennypacker Mills property. Includes children's games, kids crafts and bean bag toss activities, tours of the Pennypacker mansion, and a British Car Show with the Delaware County Classic MG Car Club. Fun for the whole family! | Pennypacker Mills | 08/04/12 | Schwenksville |
| Family Night Hike | Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation | 08/04/12 | Pottstown |
Kindergarten MixerPresented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum August 4, 2012 The Kindergarten Mixer, part of Please Touch Museum’s School Readiness Initiative, is a free, fun-filled evening of entertainment, educational activities, and information for families with children entering Kindergarten in the fall of 2012! | Please Touch Museum | 08/04/12 | Philadelphia |
4UDrew Car Show & FestivalPresented by 4UDrew - Richard Andrew Panettieri Foundation August 5, 2012 4UDrew's third annual car show and festival is to support area soup kitchens and a scholarship fund. All types of cars, trucks, and motocycles and vendors are encouraged to join. The public can enjoy an afternoon at Doylestown Central Park to marvel over the variety of vehicles and to engage in the different vendors and of course enjoy some food. Door prizes, raffles, trophies and deejayed music are all part of the day.
| 4UDrew - Richard Andrew Panettieri Foundation | 08/05/12 | Doylestown |
The World We See: Nature, Poetry & Me at Sister Cities Park Presented by Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and Center City District at Sister Cities Park August 6, 2012 We are all connected in some way to Mother Earth and experience nature around us. In this workshop, children ages 6 to 10 will learn how to translate their experiences into words. Children will be encouraged to see the world in new ways and express their experiences through poetry.
This program is weather permitting. Schedule subject to change.
| Philadelphia Parks & Recreation | 08/06/12 | Philadelphia |
| Shakespeare in Sister Cities Park | Philadelphia Parks and Recreation | 08/08/12 | Philadelphia |
| CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank | Center City District | 08/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Summer Entertainment Series: Play With Your Food! Fun Food Sculpture!Presented by Wayne Art Center at Wayne Art Center August 8, 2012 Carve a little or carve a lot—there's a face hidden in almost any fruit or vegetable, waiting for release! Turn a pepper into a camel, beats to mice, grapes to bugs, or a cucumber into a race car. You'll never look at a vegetable the same way again! Join Wayne Art Center in welcoming Susie MacDonnell of the Willistown Conservation Trust as she demonstrates the techniques of creating fabulously fun food sculptures! Each child will create a simple creation of their own to... | Wayne Art Center | 08/08/12 | Wayne |
Schuylkill Banks Movie Night - The IncrediblesPresented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock August 9, 2012 Bring your friends, blanket and picnic basket for a great time watching viewer's choice movies by the river. All movies start at dusk (approximately 8 pm on August 9th). Come early for free snacks and beverages, provided by Dranoff Properties' Locust on the Park and Left Bank, available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The 2012 Schuylkill Banks Movie Series is presented by CSX. | Schuylkill River Development Corporation | 08/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Hooray for Bugs!Presented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library August 9, 2012 Artypantz Productions presents an interactive storytelling event about unity and cooperation. After the story, each child makes a paper bug or butterfly wand.
Ages 2-6. (Older siblings welcome!) | Tredyffrin Public Library | 08/09/12 | Strafford |
Groove Rockstar EventPresented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library August 10, 2012 Strut your stuff and learn cool hip-hop moves from professional dancers. Also, get the rockstar treatment with a rockstar photo shoot. Pose in front of a green screen with rockstar props and receive a photo favor!
For children registered in the Summer Reading Program. | Tredyffrin Public Library | 08/10/12 | Strafford |
Summer Reading ClubPresented by Tredyffrin Public Library at Tredyffrin Public Library June 18-August 10, 2012 Children of all ages can Dream Big this summer at Tredyffrin Public Library! Independent readers may sign up for the Summer Reading Club, and children who read with their families may sign up for the Read-To-Me-Club. Registration for both begins June 11th, and reporting begins June 18th.
There are prizes! The first prize you'll earn is a Dream Big T-shirt, which you receive the very moment you sign up for the Summer Reading Club. The next prize is a free book. At the end of the... | Tredyffrin Public Library | 06/18/12-
08/10/12 | Strafford |
| Story Times | Tredyffrin Public Library | 06/18/12-
08/10/12 | Strafford |
LUMC Vendor & Craft FairPresented by Lahaska United Methodist Church August 11, 2012 2012 vendor and craft fair. Rain or shine.
Vendors wanted. Please email Robin at vendorfairlumc@yahoo.com. | Lahaska United Methodist Church | 08/11/12 | Lahaska |
Stefan Sagmeister - The Happy Show at ICA Presented by Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) at Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) April 4-August 12, 2012 Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister not only tests the boundary between art and design, he often transgresses it through his imaginative implementation of typography. Filling the Institute of Contemporary Art's (ICA) entire second-floor galleries and Ramp, and activating the in-between spaces of the museum, The Happy Show offers visitors the experience of walking into the designer's mind as he attempts to increase his happiness via mediation, cognitive therapy, and mood-altering... | Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) | 04/04/12-
08/12/12 | Philadelphia |
Story Art at Sister Cities ParkPresented by Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and Free Library of Philadelphia at Sister Cities Park July 9-August 13, 2012 Join us on Monday's throughout the summer as we present a nature-inspired story and craft. This program is designed to connect kids to their environment using the amenities of Sister Cities Park. This program is designed for kids ages 4 to 6 (older and younger siblings are welcome).
This program is weather permitting. All schedules subject to change.
| Philadelphia Parks and Recreation | 07/09/12-
08/13/12 | Philadelphia |
CCD Lunchtime Concert Series Presented by TD Bank Presented by Center City District August 15, 2012 August 15th Lenny and the Soulsenders (Reggae) will perform at Mellon Independence Center, 701 Market Street. Enjoy lunchtime concerts this summer every Wednesday from Noon to 1:30pm at various locations throughout Center City.
For the complete list of concert locations and performers, visit www.centercityphila.org/life/LunchtimeConcerts.php. | Center City District | 08/15/12 | Philadelphia |
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