| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Patriotic Workshop for KidsPresented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills May 27, 2012 Join Pennypacker Mills for an afternoon of partriotic celebration and to create awesome decorations and cards to share. All materials and instructions are provided as well as refreshments.
For ages 5+. Parents are asked to stay with child. | Pennypacker Mills | 05/27/12 | Schwenksville |
Onions and Gumbo: An Art Program for Young People Ages 7-12Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse February 7-May 29, 2012 We’d like to think of this art program as an onion – enabling you to shed your boundaries, fears, doubts, etc. to get to the inner core of who you are as a person exploring art.
After living in the south, Erin Donnelly and Adrienne Hart, the creators of the program, have grown quite accustomed to gumbo. Gumbo is a traditional southern meal, originating in the south using whatever ingredients were easily available. This ‘ingredient diversity’ means... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 02/07/12-
05/29/12 | Phoenixville |
The Finest Open Mic in the GalaxyPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse February 16-May 31, 2012 Hosted by Elisha Kane.
Come and share your talent with the world! Whether it be any and every kind of music, poetry, comedy, dance, performance art or something we haven't even thought of, you are always invited to come and let it loose with some of the finest artists and people in the Phoenixville area, at the finest open mic in the galaxy.
Sign-up begins at 6:30 pm, and the stage is always full-band ready ! | Steel City Coffeehouse | 02/16/12-
05/31/12 | Phoenixville |
PopcornPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 1, 2012 “Nice twist on the crazed killer genre, where a horror film festival is the setting for a killer stalking members of the audience who believe his escapades are all just a part of the show" (TLA Film & VIdeo Guide).
Directed by Mark Herrier. US. 1991. R. 91 min. 35mm. | The Colonial Theatre | 06/01/12 | Phoenixville |
Liz Longley with Robby HechtPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 1, 2012 In the short time since her graduation from Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz Longley has assembled quite an impressive resume. While best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz has quickly built a reputation as an accomplished songwriter, crafting intimately personal portraits through her music. Liz's ever expanding fan base is not the only group to acknowledge her talent. In 2010 alone, Liz took home top prizes at some of the most prestigious... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 06/01/12 | Phoenixville |
Hike for the Physically ChallengedPresented by Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation at Black Rock Sanctuary June 2, 2012 View the beautiful scenery and enjoy a tour of the .75 mile ADA-accessible Interpretive Trail at the Black Rock Sanctuary, while learning about the park’s flora, fauna, and history. The hike is easy for wheelchairs, walkers, etc. Family members and attendants welcome. | Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation | 06/02/12 | Phoenixville |
Flea Market - Washington Memorial ChapelPresented by Washington Memorial Chapel at Washington Memorial Chapel June 2, 2012 Outdoor flea market featuring crafts, antiques, attic treasuers, books, jewlery, food and much much more. Located in Valley Forge Park on Route 23 at Washington Memorial Chapel.
Vendors welcome. Visit website for details. | Washington Memorial Chapel | 06/02/12 | Valley Forge |
Dogtown and Z-BoysPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 3, 2012 “A dazzlingly crafted documentary about the ’70s surf punks of lower Los Angeles who singlehandedly turned skateboarding into an extreme sport.
We see endless Super-8 footage of long-blond-haired kids — think Hanson in the urban wasteland — as they ride low on their boards and then advance to empty swimming pools, zipping along the surfaces of the concrete basins and right up into the air. Sure, it’s only skateboarding. But the thrill of Dogtown is that... | The Colonial Theatre | 06/03/12 | Phoenixville |
Genealogy WorkshopPresented by Historical Society of Montgomery County at Historical Society of Montgomery County May 15-June 5, 2012 The Historical Society of Montgomery County is offering an “Introduction to Genealogy: Uncovering Your Past” workshop presented by Rose Brown, Genealogist and former Society librarian. The four-week workshop, which will include basic research tips for finding family, will run four consecutive Tuesdays.
The workshop will be held in the meeting room of Society Headquarters. | Historical Society of Montgomery County | 05/15/12-
06/05/12 | Norristown |
Point Entertainment presents Tommy EmmanuelPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 7-June 8, 2012 After a 3 year absence, we’re excited to welcome Tommy back to Colonial Theatre for an Intimate Evening with Tommy Emmanuel. Two-time Grammy nominee Emmanuel has a professional career that spans over four decades and continues to intersect with some of the finest musicians throughout the world. A household name in his native Australia, Tommy has garnered hundreds of thousands of loyal fans worldwide. Tommy’s unique style – he calls it simply “finger style”... | The Colonial Theatre | 06/07/12-
06/08/12 | Phoenixville |
An Evening with Brother SunPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 8, 2012 "I just heard one of the best new songs of my life. The song is called "Trouble," and the group is called Brother Sun. Three magnificent, male voices—together. Gives me the chills—in the nicest way ever!"
– Gene Shay, WXPN
Pat Wictor, Greg Greenway, and Joe Jencks have formed a dynamic new male trio. Their harmonies, as much as their lyrics, tell what they are about: warm as a campfire, stirring as a gospel church, rousing as a... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 06/08/12 | Phoenixville |
14th Annual Schuylkill River SojournPresented by Schuylkill River National State and Heritage Area at Schuylkill River National State and Heritage Area June 2-June 8, 2012 The 14th Annual Schuylkill River Sojourn is a seven-day, 112-mile guided canoe/kayak trip that will take about 200 paddlers down the river, beginning in Schuylkill Haven on Saturday, June 2nd and ending at Philadelphia’s Boat House Row on Friday, June 8th. Participants register for the entire event or as little as one day, camping out in parks along the way. The public is invited to programs at evening campsites. Evening stops include Port Clinton, Muhlenberg Township, Gibraltar,... | Schuylkill River National State and Heritage Area | 06/02/12-
06/08/12 | Pottstown |
Horseshoe Trail Talk & WalkPresented by Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation at Warwick County Park June 10, 2012 Through pictures and stories, learn about the 75-year old Horse-shoe Trail. Hear what it takes to keep this trail alive and well, and the volunteer efforts involved. After a talk, take a hike on a portion of the trail that runs through Warwick County Park. | Chester County Department of Parks and Recreation | 06/10/12 | Pottstown |
SplintersPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 10, 2012 “A real-life examination of competitive surfing in Papua New Guinea, the film derives tension from the proverbial big tournament but also from how the event helps foster a worthy morality.
Andy Abel of the Surfing Association of Papua New Guinea encourages villagers in Vanimo to participate in the country’s first National Surfing Titles, whose winners will go to Australia to train with world-class wave riders. Signing up are the proud, aggressive Angelus Lipahi and the... | The Colonial Theatre | 06/10/12 | Phoenixville |
Poplar Culture: The Celebration of a TreePresented by Wharton Esherick Museum at Historic Yellow Springs May 21-June 10, 2012 The show features the work of more than 40 contemporary woodworkers honoring famed wood artist Wharton Esherick with pieces crafted from a single tulip poplar tree that stood outside the door of Esherick’s Chester County studio.
Works on display vary from large pieces of furniture to small spoons; all are available for purchase during the show. Collectors will have an opportunity to own a piece of the studio’s history by purchasing these works of art. Proceeds from... | Wharton Esherick Museum | 05/21/12-
06/10/12 | Chester Springs |
French Creek Iron TourPresented by French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust at Kimberton Fire Company June 10, 2012 This is the 10th annual cycling event for open space. The ride begins at Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds. Courses for riders of all ages and experience, 10, 20, 34, 50, 64, 75 and 100-mile courses through scenic northern Chester County. 1800 riders are expected and must be registered by June 5th. There will be no day-of-event registration. Free T-shirts are given to registrants through May 29th. After that the registration fee goes up to $50. Jerseys are available for sale as well. | French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust | 06/10/12 | Kimberton |
MST3K: The Beast of Yucca FlatsPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 15, 2012 Join us again for more hijinks aboard the Satellite of Love as we accompany Mike, Crow and Tom Servo into the bleak, strangely narrated world of director Coleman Francis. The Beast of Yucca Flats follows the misadventures of former professional wrestler Tor Johnson as a defecting Russian scientist who strays onto a nuclear bomb testing site at just the wrong moment and is transformed into more of a monster of a man, with a predilection for strangling women.
The narrator does... | The Colonial Theatre | 06/15/12 | Phoenixville |
DragonslayerPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 17, 2012 Dragonslayer won the top documentary award at the South by Southwest Film Festival last year, where it had its world premiere. “The measured vérité style of Frederick Wiseman meets the visual polish of Terrence Malick in Dragonslayer, a fascinating slice of crude Americana from first-time director Tristan Patterson.
However, it stands alone with an infectious hard rock attitude. Patterson doesn’t have the epic aims of those filmmakers but equals... | The Colonial Theatre | 06/17/12 | Phoenixville |
TEDTalks SalonsPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 19, 2012 As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people. | The Colonial Theatre | 06/19/12 | Phoenixville |
Nightmare on Elm Street 4 and 5 Double FeaturePresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 6, 2012 4: “You can’t keep a good mass-murderer-from-beyond-the-grave down. Freddy returns once again to wreak havoc on poor, unsuspecting teenagers. Director Harlin would go on to direct the explosive Die Hard 2.”
5: “Freddy Kruger goes surreal. Freddy teams up with an unborn child to continue his murderous ways. Good visuals but not much more.” (TLA Film & Video Guide)
Directed by Renny Harlin, Stephen Hokins. US. 1988, 1989. R. 182... | The Colonial Theatre | 07/06/12 | Phoenixville |
Fiddler on the RoofPresented by King of Prussia Players at Shannondell Performing Arts Center July 20-July 28, 2012 This multi-award-winning musical has captured the hearts of people all over the world and finally makes its highly anticipated debut on the King of Prussia stage.
As Tevye tries to hold onto his religion, his Russian-Jewish traditions and his five daughters, he learns that life is "as shaky as a fiddler on the roof."
You'll dance with "Matchmaker, Matchmaker;" laugh out loud with "If I Were a Rich Man;" and find tears in your eyes with... | King of Prussia Players | 07/20/12-
07/28/12 | Audubon |
Harry Potter MarathonPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 4-August 5, 2012 Eight films. Two days. One boy wizard. Join us for our annual summer marathon – this year it’s all eight Harry Potter films spread out over two days. On Day 1 (Sat, Aug 4) we’ll show the first five films, and on Day 2 (Sun, Aug 5) we’ll show films 6-8. Costumes are strongly encouraged!
Tickets
Adults: $20
Seniors (62+): $15
Students: $15
Children: $10
Members: $10
Ticket prices do... | The Colonial Theatre | 08/04/12-
08/05/12 | Phoenixville |
XPN Welcomes Philadelphia Folk FestivalPresented by Philadelphia Folk Festival at Old Pool Farm August 17-August 19, 2012 Save the date, folks. We'll all be back on the Old Pool farm soon enough, dancing in the sun, relaxing in Dulcimer Grove, strolling through the Craft Village and spending time with our big folk family listening to incredible music on the Main Stage!
The longest running festival of its kind in the US, Philly Folk is visited each year by thousands of music lovers every year. With day-long music and activities for family and children, it remains the premiere music festival in the... | Philadelphia Folk Festival | 08/17/12-
08/19/12 | Schwenksville |
Arts and cultural events happening in Phoenixville, Chester Springs, Kimberton, Collegeville, Spring City, Royersford, Valley Forge and surrounding areas.
