| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Us. Pop-Up Gallery Installations by Anonymous Bodies and FidgetPresented by anonymous bodies || art collective at Christ Church Neighborhood House May 23-May 26, 2012 Pop-up gallery: Rehearsing The Body installations with live DJs, brunch, lectures, and video.
May 23rd (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 24th (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 25 (FREE): Open rehearsal with anonymous bodies and DJ TBA
May 26th (FREE, Suggested Donation $10-$20): Performance Lecture Brunch with Avalon Clare & Emily Ackerman (NEW RADIO) and performances by La Musique de la Résistance w/ DJs Ryan Hancock & Mike Z,... | anonymous bodies || art collective | 05/23/12-
05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
APIARY 4 Launch Party & Literary CarnivalPresented by APIARY Magazine June 1, 2012 A big night of readings, slams, and dancing to celebrate Philly literature! Be the first in the city to get a free copy of APIARY 4, the biggest issue yet, featuring 45 of Philly's best poets and prose writers. Then stay to dance into the wee hours.
Featuring:
Readings from APIARY 4 contributors, a who's who of the local literary scene
Piñata poetry slam
Bookish raffle with prizes from local booksellers
... | APIARY Magazine | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Art in the OpenPresented by Art in the Open Philadelphia May 18-May 20, 2012 From the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philadelphia to the historic Fairmount Water Works alongside the Philadelphia Art Museum to Locust Street will become an outdoor studio for 21 jury selected artists. Art in the Open (AiO) is a citywide event that celebrates artists, their inspirations for creating art, and their relationships with the urban environment. Visitors to Art in the Open will engage with the artists, the family friendly public programs offered by more than 20... | Art in the Open Philadelphia | 05/18/12-
05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
The Cooking Show con Karimi and ComradesPresented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative May 16-May 19, 2012 The Cooking Show is a one-of-a-kind comedic and culinary experience featuring Asian Arts Initiative's favorite revolutionary Iranian-Guatemalan chef Mero Cocinero (played by Robert Karimi). The Cooking Show feeds hearts, minds, stomachs, and funny bones by serving up stories, music, political discussion and humor alongside delicious and healthy culinary offerings from around the globe including Tunisian lablabi, Persian abgushte, and Filipino adobo. | Asian Arts Initiative | 05/16/12-
05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Awfully Nice Tours Private Driving ToursPresented by Awfully Nice Tours at Various Locations March 11, 2011-March 31, 2015 Looking for Philadelphia tours? For your guided tours of Philadelphia and the best way to see Philadelphia attractions and the best of Philadelphia sightseeing. Awfully Nice Tours provides the only personal driving tour service in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. Think of Awfully Nice Tours as your hassle-free, educational, relaxed and fun way to see the sights, learn the history and experience the culture of the area. Whether you are a couple, a small family group, a few... | Awfully Nice Tours | 03/11/11-
03/31/15 | |
National Natural Hair Meetup Day - PhiladelphiaPresented by Beyond Curls May 19, 2012 Beyond Curls will be hosting the Philadelphia meetup of National Natural Hair Meetup Day, featuring a presentation and Q&A with celebrity natural hair artist Nedjetti Harvey! Nedjetti will be conducting a LIVE BIG CHOP for a lucky new Naturalista! The event will also feature a product swap, free giveaway, free swag bags filled with samples and other goodies from sponsors, and hors d’oeuvres served throughout the event! | Beyond Curls | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Bicentennial Art ExhibitionPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio May 23-June 9, 2012 The exhibition features paintings from top artists and their interpretation of the impact on our landscape and community over the past 200 years by having Doylestown as a county seat. Our judges are accomplished painters Kerry Dunn and Karen Titus Smith and Manhattan art consultant Tarah Murphy. Come to the gallery between May 23rd and June 1st to vote for your favorite painting for the People's Choice Award. | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/23/12-
06/09/12 | Doylestown |
| Moustache Contest | Doylestown Historical Society | 04/01/12-
05/28/12 | Doylestown |
Dublin Borough's 100th Anniversary CelebrationPresented by Dublin Borough, Bucks County September 7-September 9, 2012 Dublin Borough is turning 100 in September 2012! Bring your family and friends and celebrate with us!! Friday, Sept 8 – concert featuring “The Philly Funk Authority” at the Dublin Firehouse. Saturday, Sept 9 – 5k Run, Parade down Main Street, Antique Car Show, Festival with kids activities, music, food, vendors, artisans and much more! The end of the night will feature a Fireworks Display! Sunday, Sept 10 – Arts Fest with kids rides, food and the Muscular... | Dublin Borough, Bucks County | 09/07/12-
09/09/12 | Dublin |
Soft Village: Studio Makkink & BeyPresented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum February 3-June 24, 2012 Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey
On view from February 3rd-Late Spring 2012
Opening Reception and Artist Talk:
Friday, February 3rd, 6-8 pm
Artist Talk by designer Jurgen Bey begins at 6:30 pm
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is pleased to present an exhibition by the Dutch design collaborative Studio Makkink & Bey which is led by architect Rianne Makkink (b. 1964) and designer Jurgen Bey (b. 1965)—one of the first Droog Design... | Fabric Workshop and Museum | 02/03/12-
06/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Museum Without Walls: AudioPresented by Fairmount Park Art Association at Various Locations June 10, 2010 - Ongoing Museum Without Walls™: Audio is a new kind of interpretive program for Philadelphia’s public art. Each audio program is told by a variety of people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience or affiliation. Nearly 100 “voices” at 35 stops explore 51 sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive. Just use your cell phone to dial 215-399-9000 and the stop number located on the sign in front of the... | Fairmount Park Art Association | 06/10/10-
Ongoing | |
Henry Bermudez Exhibition ReceptionPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection June 14, 2012 Henry Bermudez
Print and Picture Hallway Gallery, 2nd floor
April 30th-June 30th, 2012
Bermudez’s drawings are steeped in mythical dream imagery, an otherworldliness. His figures emerge from the rich complexity of their settings, intertwining and flowing. His drawings exude a surrealistic atmosphere, suggesting a mythology full of cultures lost in the wilds of the jungle or living in a primordial world. Vines and trees are sinuous tangles emerging from the... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection | 06/14/12 | Philadelphia |
| Stonewalled: Five Artists Install on the Walls of the Free Library of Philadelphia | Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection | 05/24/12 | Philadelphia |
Skippack First Fridays 2012 at Green Wolf's Village Barn ShoppesPresented by Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes May 4-October 5, 2012 Join Skippack on the First Friday of every month as they premiere monthly art exhibitions, as well as the latest works of art by resident artist, Andrea O'Driscoll, owner of Art by Heart Studio and Gallery.
May though November, stroll the village of Skippack and experience the diversity of fine art and live music on various porches, patios and lawns at this upscale event.
For additional information, email or call Craig Wolf at 610-584-6396. | Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes | 05/04/12-
10/05/12 | Skippack |
Tots on Tour!Presented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture June 23, 2012 Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make art. Your young child will learn about sculpture from hands-on fun activities especially geared to their learning needs. Lessons and themes change monthly. Children (ages 3-5 only) must be accompanied by an adult.
Space is limited; first-come, first-served.
Rain or shine!
Instructor: Joslyn Johnson. | Grounds for Sculpture | 06/23/12 | Hamilton |
| Philaberry Arts & Music Festival 2012 | Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Art for the Cash PoorPresented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building June 9-June 10, 2012 The 13th installment of InLiquid’s signature summer event, Art for the Cash Poor (AFTCP) will be coming to Philadelphia. One of InLiquid’s most anticipated events, AFTCP gives new comers a chance to become enthusiastic art collectors without breaking the bank. The fine art selection will be wallet friendly, where nothing will be priced higher than $199 with most items priced well under $100. | InLiquid.com | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Philadelphia |
Jameri Artistry Art Exhibit & ReceptionPresented by Jameri Artistry May 4-May 27, 2012 Surround yourself with Skippack artist Lucretia Coleman's latest color-full, texturelicous and soulful artistry.
Includes original paintings, prints, note cards and glass jewelry...all at affordable prices...and just in time for Mother's Day! | Jameri Artistry | 05/04/12-
05/27/12 | Skippack |
Fashion Design 3 Ages 12-17Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown August 6-August 10, 2012 Students will create original works of costume art and develop an understanding of fashion marketing and retail sales. This class builds on skills developed in Fashion 2 last summer, although Fashion 2 is not a prerequisite for this class. Students who wish to further develop their creative skills in fashion design, and create more complex fashion projects may repeat fashion 3. Students need to provide at least three yards of fabric and matching thread for their completed fashion projects,... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 08/06/12-
08/10/12 | Doylestown |
Fashion Design 2 Ages 10-15Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown July 9-July 13, 2012 Students will be introduced to proportional figure drawing, learn to create an illustration of a fashionable outfit, develop sewing patterns, and create unique fashion and accessory designs. Fashion 1 is not a prerequisite for this class. Students need to provide at least three yards of fabric and matching thread for their completed outfit and handbag, to be modeled on the last day of class. | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 07/09/12-
07/13/12 | Doylestown |
Fashion Design 1 Ages 10-15Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 18-June 22, 2012 Learn what it takes to become a fashion illustrator, including the creation of rough sketches, proportional figure drawing, gesture drawing, color theory, textile design, to a fully executed fashion line. Students will also create several unique fashion accessories. Please bring #18 knitting needles and a skein of yarn to the first class. | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 06/18/12-
06/22/12 | Doylestown |
Media 2nd Saturday Arts StrollPresented by Media Arts Council and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union at Media Borough August 14, 2010 - Ongoing Join the Media Arts Council (M.A.C.) at the monthly 2nd Saturday Arts Stroll in downtown Media, PA.
This family-friendly event feature activities and events designed specifically to engage and excite artists from ages 2 to 200! Enjoy live music, take in visiting artist exhibitions peppered throughout Media's many quaint shops, get inspired with seasonal projects and check out the monthly "special arts event" hosted by MAC. (You never know what they have planned... could be... | Media Arts Council | 08/14/10-
Ongoing | Media |
MFCA Miniature Figure Collectors of America Presented by MFCA at Valley Forge Convention Center May 18-May 19, 2012 The “MFCA” Miniature Figure Collectors of America will be hosting their 71st Annual Show and Mart.
The MFCA Show and Mart is one of the largest shows of its kind in the world. There is a large display area of miniature figures and models. Most of the figures are of connoisseur quality, miniature works of art in a variety of scales, from a few inches in height to almost a foot tall. Some are single figures on foot or horse and some are arranged as groups. Others are... | MFCA | 05/18/12-
05/19/12 | King of Prussia |
Kate Stewart & Ward Davenny: Civil DuskPresented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design May 18-August 18, 2012 Civil Dusk, a new, large-scale, collaborative “smoke drawing” by artists Kate Stewart and Ward Davenny, conflates the physical and performative aspects of drawing with the uncanny beauty of the apocalyptic sublime. | Moore College of Art & Design | 05/18/12-
08/18/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
Love Letter Mural ToursPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Love Park March 20, 2010 - Ongoing A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009. On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way. Tour... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 03/20/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
City of Murals Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 25, 2012 Tour one of five distinct neighborhoods with an experienced guide to see the rich culture and history come to life through the lens of Philadelphia's renowned murals. From landmark murals in Center City to off-the-beaten-path West Philadelphia, the murals show the heart and soul of its residents. A mural tour is a can’t-miss uniquely Philadelphia experience. | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/01/12-
11/25/12 | Philadelphia |
Mural Mile Walking TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia April 1-November 30, 2012 Walk Center City Philadelphia’s Mural Mile with an expert guide to get an introduction to the Mural Arts Program’s renowned projects and see the City through the lens of its stunning public art. Learn about historic landmarks, rights movements, great places to shop and eat, and the City’s rich arts community. | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/01/12-
11/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Sculptures and Murals (SAM) TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Sister Cities Park May 12-November 24, 2012 Presented by the City of Philadelphia Office of Arts, Culture, and the Creative Economy and the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program.
Philadelphia is recognized internationally as the World’s Largest Outdoor Art Gallery due to its vast collection of outdoor sculptures and murals. The Sculptures and Murals Tour takes guests for a walk around the Avenue of the Arts, City Hall, through Love Park, and along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to view artistic treasures such as Robert... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 05/12/12-
11/24/12 | Philadelphia |
African American Images Trolley TourPresented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia April 28-November 24, 2012 The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures W.E.B. DuBois, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Dr. J., Malcolm X, and many more.
In addition to the 2-hour guided mural tour, admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia is included (up to a $37 dollar value)! The mural tour includes audio narration by ?uestlove of the Grammy® Award-winning band The Roots,... | Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia | 04/28/12-
11/24/12 | Philadelphia |
RegenerationPresented by Muse Gallery May 2-May 27, 2012 In a combination of photographs and paintings, the artist created an environment, both assertively realistic (as in a series of prints — the largest 34 feet long — witnessing the transformation of birds, from death through disintegration, back into the earth) and affirmatively conceptual (a series of "black", many-hued canvases, challenging the idea that life emerges from the void). | Muse Gallery | 05/02/12-
05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Frankford Avenue First FridayPresented by New Kensington Community Development Corporation at Various Locations May 1, 2009 - Ongoing Everyone is invited to join Fishtown and Kensington for a night of art and culture. Gritty neighborhoods with a unique artistic culture open themselves up, with galleries, bars and restaurants open late. Check out the official website for individual gallery listings the week before First Friday. | New Kensington Community Development Corporation | 05/01/09-
Ongoing | |
100 Faces of Bob: Bob Jackson's Amazing Assemblage ArtPresented by Off The Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks Bar at Off The Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks Bar May 7-June 1, 2012 100 Faces of Bob, Off the Wall Gallery's newest exhibition (a very rare solo show), is all about one artist, Bob Jackson, and one medium he relishes, found object assemblages. At turns whimsical, wry, trippy, insightful, nostalgic and more, this diverse collection begs for multiple viewings. | Off The Wall Gallery at Dirty Franks Bar | 05/07/12-
06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Bill Viola: Ocean Without a ShorePresented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) November 19, 2011-November 19, 2012 Bill Viola is recognized internationally as one of the most important American artists working today. A pioneer of video and installation art, he is an artist whose subject matter is the profound question of our being and one that considers human life and its relation to the universe, to the soul and human spirit, and to nature and death. Ocean Without a Shore, a recent PAFA acquisition, is a major video installation and a profound experiential work which combines a reverence for the... | Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) | 11/19/11-
11/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Tour of Inspiration - Wharton Esherick Museum & Historic Yellow SpringsPresented by Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen at Wharton Esherick Museum May 24, 2012 Begin the day with a guided tour through the studio and home of Wharton Esherick. Wharton Esherick (1887-1970) was a sculptor whose unique craftsmanship and designs extended to a multitude of media, with a focus in creating sculptural environments in wood. His hilltop studio and residence is now the Wharton Esherick Museum, with more than 200 of his works on exhibition. It is a National Historic Landmark for Architecture, and has been preserved much as it was when the artist lived and... | Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen | 05/24/12 | Malvern |
Shiny Monsters: An Installation by Adam WallacavagePresented by Philadelphia Art Alliance at Philadelphia Art Alliance May 17-August 19, 2012 Inspired by the Gothic interiors of now-closed Catholic churches he visited throughout Philadelphia, Adam Wallacavage channeled his fascination with chandeliers by creating Jules Verne-inspired lighting for the dining room in his Victorian brownstone. To construct these octopus sculptures, Wallacavage taught himself the traditional techniques of ornamental plastering, which includes large-cast plaster work and hand-sculpted pieces from epoxy-clay. Those initial sculptures inspired... | Philadelphia Art Alliance | 05/17/12-
08/19/12 | 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 |
Exhibition - 2012 Ed Bacon Student Design CompetitionPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture August 1-September 21, 2012 How could Philadelphia's connection to the Delaware river be improved while still allowing for the volume of traffic which travels along Interstate 95, which currently cuts off Philadelphia from it's main waterfront? View the winning entries from the 2012 Ed Bacon Student Design Competition to see some creative, ambitious, and practical solutions.
When transportation corridors such as highways and rail lines meet dense urban areas, choices must be made about how to balance the... | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 08/01/12-
09/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Architectural Masterpieces Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 17, 2012 Tour Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Lemon Hill (1800), and Memorial Hall ( the site of the U.S. Centennial in 1876). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, the tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories of the sites. Tour concludes with light refreshments. Includes admission to the three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 06/17/12 | Philadelphia |
Patriots and Loyalists Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art July 15, 2012 Hear the story behind the shifting lines of revolutionary politics at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Woodford (1756). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with llight refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 07/15/12 | Philadelphia |
Important Visitors and Fine Dining Fairmount Park Trolley TourPresented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art August 19, 2012 Imagine dinner with statesman John Adams and others as they were entertained at Mount Pleasant (1762-65), Laurel Hill (1767), and Lemon Hill (1800). Departing from and returning to the Philadelphia Museum of Art's West Entrance, this tour provides transportation to several sites in Fairmount Park. Knowledgeable and engaging guides will bring the houses and the trolley ride alive with stories from the sites. Tour concludes with light refreshments. Includes admission to all three sites. | Philadelphia Museum of Art | 08/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Senior Art Exhibit & Reception - Center on the Hill Presented by Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill at Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill May 1-May 31, 2012 One of the four Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) exhibits to showcase the achievements and creativity of older artists.
The public is invited to view the art, and to attend receptions. The exhibition will be on display for the month of May. Gallery hours Mon-Friday 9:00 - 5:00pm and Sundays from 9:00am - 12:00pm.
Reception will be held on May 14th, from 4:00 - 6:00pm | Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill | 05/01/12-
05/31/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Rittenhouse Square EastPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square May 20, 2012 Philadelphia's most fashionable address was developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Enjoy today's ambiance and compare the grand homes designed for the robber barons to the understated, elegant residences on Delancey Street.
Meet at pool, center of Rittenhouse Square. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: City Hall to City HallPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia May 23, 2012 Where else but Philadelphia can you view three centuries of American architecture along a single street on just one tour? The tour begins at Independence National Historical Park in front of the Old City Hall, which housed the Supreme Court when Philadelphia was the capital of the nation. The tour concludes at City Hall on William Penn's original Center Square, once the tallest building in the world. In between, the astounding variety of Philadelphia’s 19th century and early 20th... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: South of SouthPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia May 26, 2012 This rowhouse neighborhood includes variety of modest houses alongside several magnificent 19th century churches. See the house, now a museum, where famed contralto Marian Anderson lived across the street from Union Baptist Church where she sang as a child. Learn how the splendid Greek Revival Naval Home, a National Historic Landmark by Philadelphia architect William Strickland, became part of a residential development. See surprising St. Alban's Place, an important setting for the film... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Littlest Streets East of BroadPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Kahn Park May 26, 2012 Stroll a charming labyrinth of streets west of Washington Square, a village-like setting right in the heart of Center City, developed in the mid 19th century. Experience an intimate "hierarchy of streets" where the larger style-conscious houses are on the main streets, the smaller scale houses built for the aspiring middle class are on the middle-sized streets, and what was worker housing is on the smallest alleys. See Philadelphia as a "livable" city at its best. | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/26/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Avenue of the ArtsPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - School of Fine Arts Gallery May 27, 2012 Although William Penn envisioned a grand civic boulevard for Broad Street, he would be dazzled by today's "Avenue of the Arts" with its rich assortment of building styles and functions. Marvel at the ornate Frank Furness-designed Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, celebrating Victorian eclecticism at its best. Gaze upward to the dramatic glass canopy of the Kimmel Center, designed by Rafael Vinoly, and in between see grand late Victorian and Beaux Arts commercial buildings. See... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Architecture Walking Tour: Old CityPresented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Elfreth's Alley May 30, 2012 Explore colonial Philadelphia and walk some of its original streets. See famous Elfreth's Alley, the oldest continuously occupied street in the US, and experience the walking/mercantile city, as well as a later generation of Victorian structures. Learn how this area remained the center of Philadelphia's commercial, retail and governmental activities until the city finally moved "westward" to Center Square in the mid/late 19th century.
Meet at the benches at N. 2nd St.... | Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia | 05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Art in the Park!Presented by Queen's Village Neighborhood Association May 19, 2012 Friends of Mario Lanza Park will present the 12th annual Art in the Park in May. This Saturday afternoon will feature local Queen Village artists displaying artwork ranging from paintings, DIY crafts, jewelry and more for purchase. In addition, to support the local arts, for every piece of artwork sold patrons will be entered into a raffle featuring prices from Trinity Framing. Art in the Park will host activities and events for visitors of all ages and interests featuring the Queen Village... | Queen's Village Neighborhood Association | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
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