| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Old Men with CandyPresented by Chaplin's - The Music Café at Chaplin's Music Café May 18, 2012 Old Men with Candy is a trio of acts who have been working together for the past year. The cooperative group is anchored by the band OS2: Rob Kleinhans: guitar, vocals / Hodge Strange: guitar, vocals / Stu OConnor: bass, vocals / Mike Gebhardt: drums Other performers in the cooperative are: Christie "Candy" Reinhardt: vocals extraordinaire / Bruce Burleigh: singer/songwriter guitarist/vocalist / Steve Paskiet: finger-style guitar, vocals The cooperatives music runs the gamut of... | Chaplin's - The Music Café | 05/18/12 | Spring City |
A Tribute to Drumming Legends: Max Roach, Art Blakey, and Philly Joe JonesPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum May 18, 2012 The drumbeat is the heartbeat when Warren Oree & the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble join three Philadelphia drummers to honor the significant work of jazz percussionist and composer Max Roach, rhythmic genius Art Blakey, and Philly Joe Jones (favorite drummer of Miles Davis and Bill Evans).
Wine will be served. | Woodmere Art Museum | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
| North End with Rocket Miner / The Defog / The Party Faithful / Facts! | North Star Bar | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
A Tribute to Drumming Legends: Max Roach, Art Blakey, and Philly Joe JonesPresented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum May 18, 2012 The drumbeat is the heartbeat when Warren Oree & the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble join three Philadelphia drummers to honor the significant work of jazz percussionist and composer Max Roach, rhythmic genius Art Blakey, and Philly Joe Jones (favorite drummer of Miles Davis and Bill Evans).
Wine will be served. | Woodmere Art Museum | 05/18/12 | Philadelphia |
Pollini Celebrates DutoitPresented by Philadelphia Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall May 17-May 19, 2012 The Philadelphia Orchestra: Charles Dutoit, Conductor; Maurizio Pollini, Piano; The Philadelphia Singers Chorale (David Hayes, Director). Featuring: Beethoven "Overture" to The Creatures of Prometheus; Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1; Ravel Daphnis and Chloé (complete ballet). In his only American orchestral appearance this season, legendary master Maurizio Pollini honors Maestro Dutoit in an epic season finale. The sensual... | Philadelphia Orchestra | 05/17/12- 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Arts Alive! 2012Presented by Quakertown Alive! at Downtown Quakertown May 19, 2012 Quakertown's premier juried artisan/crafter event. A variety of entertainment including children's rides, live alpacas, strolling entertainers, a food court, plus original music artists on two stages, East and West Broad Street. In addition, local stores and restaurants will be open offering specials for the day. The Third Saturday in May. | Quakertown Alive! | 05/19/12 | Quakertown |
Dana FuchsPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 19, 2012 In addition to fronting her own blues rock band, Dana Fuchs portrayed Janis Joplin on Broadway in “Love, Janis” and Sadie in the highly acclaimed film “Across the Universe.” Dana’s latest release “Love To Beg” combines rock, soul, gospel and blues and captures the visceral energy she brings to the stage every night. “Fuchs’ entree is a bold and beautiful thing, and her talent is immense.” - Billboard Magazine “Dana Fuchs and... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 05/19/12 | Sellersville |
Gina Sicilia BandPresented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music May 19, 2012 Exposed to music early on by her music-loving family, Gina began singing at the age of 3 and wrote her first song at the tender age of 12. Upon hearing blues legend Bobby Bland for the first time at the age of 14, she became instantly enthralled by the raw emotion and power of blues & soul. After spending her teenage years polishing her vocal and songwriting skills, Gina began singing in clubs around the Philadelphia area, and has since branched out worldwide.
As an artist... | PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
SpringFest 2012Presented by Perkasie Olde Towne Association at Downtown Perkasie May 19, 2012 Join us for food, fun and games for the whole family in downtown Perkasie. A&T-CHEVROLET-SUBARU BIG WHEEL ROCK & ROLL RETURNS FOR SPRINGFEST 2012! Grab Your Helmet and Supe Up Your Big Wheel! Perkasie Olde Towne Springfest returns and the 2nd Annual A&T Chevrolet-Subaru Big Wheel Rock & Roll is already gearing up to be one of the highlights.
This year's A&T Chevrolet-Subaru Big Wheel Rock & Roll aims to inspire even more creativity from... | Perkasie Olde Towne Association | 05/19/12 | Perkasie |
| Jazz Night featuring Amy Banks | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 05/19/12 | Doylestown |
Twilight in FallsingtonPresented by Historic Fallsington, Inc. at Stagecoach Tavern May 19, 2012 Sample delectable treats along with libations from local restaurants and caterers while enjoying music and a behind-the-scenes look at the Stagecoach Tavern. Reservations suggested. | Historic Fallsington, Inc. | 05/19/12 | Fallsington |
Towamencin Township Day!Presented by Towamencin Township May 19, 2012 Towamencin Township is excited for the annual Towamencin Township Day! Come out to Fischer’s Park and enjoy this community day! Last year there were around 70 food vendors, information booths, and vendor booths. The event was a huge success with around 1000 participants! This year, many favorites return, including the Montgomery County Concert Band, North Penn Student Jazz Bands, inflatables by A+ Jump, police/fire Activities, face painting, balloon animals, and much more! And even... | Towamencin Township | 05/19/12 | Lansdale |
The RefugeesPresented by New Hope Winery at New Hope Winery May 19, 2012 The trio of women that is The Refugees emerged on the music scene as a verifiably unmatched force of talent, diversity, and experience. Each successful in her own right as a solo artist, Cindy Bullens, Deborah Holland and Wendy Waldman formed their unique and innovative group in 2007 and since that time have been wowing audiences, radio DJs, and music critics alike with their soaring harmonies, indelible musicianship, and unforgettably humorous stage presence. | New Hope Winery | 05/19/12 | New Hope |
Penns Woods Winery's 2nd Annual Wine and Jazz FestivalPresented by Penns Woods Winery at Penns Woods Winery May 19, 2012 Includes vendors, live music, raffle auction, fresh and local foods, wine tastings and more!
Evening Wine and Jazz program features jazz under the stars with light h'orderves, wine, and more! | Penns Woods Winery | 05/19/12 | Chadds Ford |
The Paisley PicklesPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 May 19, 2012 Relished by parents and kids alike throughout the Delaware & the Lehigh Valley, The Paisley Pickles are well known for their yummy musical treats for the whole family – from punk to jazz! | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 05/19/12 | Sellersville |
JD Malone & The ExpertsPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse May 19, 2012 When JD Malone and The Experts entered Philadelphia’s famous Studio 4 to record their first full-length album, Avalon, they knew exactly what they wanted. The Philadelphia-based roots rockers wanted to record a studio album that would capture the grit, excitement and warmth of their live performances. They also wanted an album that would sound well-produced but organic. And they got their wish. With its classic yet timeless sound, Avalon captures the energy and vitality... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 05/19/12 | Phoenixville |
Schwenksville Community DayPresented by Schwenksville Borough May 19, 2012 Schwenksville Community Day provides a day of festivities offered by local crafters, entertainers, businesses and nonprofit organizations. Come play games, enjoy rides, indulge in local food while learning a little about our quaint commnunity.
| Schwenksville Borough | 05/19/12 | Schwenksville |
A Rainbow of Music: Concert for Kids and Their Grown-up FriendsPresented by Trinity Center for Urban Life at Trinity Center for Urban Life May 19, 2012 Astral Artists musicians Julietta Curenton, Andrea Lam, and Clancy Newman present the last in a series of concerts designed especially for young audiences and their adult friends: Discover the Humor, Mystery, and Nature in Classical Music. A free ice cream social for adults and children follows the concert. | Trinity Center for Urban Life | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
The Dollar Drinks Band at Bobby Ray'sPresented by Dollar Drinks band May 18-May 19, 2012 Top South Jersey cover/party band Dollar Drinks will be rocking Bobby Ray's in Pennsauken, NJ. | Dollar Drinks band | 05/18/12- 05/19/12 | Pennsauken |
Duo Recital: Baritone John Fowler and Organist Caroline RobinsonPresented by John Fowler, baritone at St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill May 19, 2012 Baritone John Fowler and organist Caroline Robinson perform music written or arranged for baritone and organ by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Samuel Barber, Charles Ives and Charles Villiers Stanford. Reception to follow! | John Fowler, baritone | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Rivers Monroe and WondernautPresented by Kennett Flash at Kennett Flash May 19, 2012 Rivers Monroe plays an extremely energetic, driving and mainstream brand of music, flavored with a fresh, new, pop/rock and pop/punk mixture.
Wondernaut has not come to change the world, set trends, be hip, or indulge in "rock posturing." Simply put, they produce quality music for the soul. | Kennett Flash | 05/19/12 | Kennett Square |
Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real at Gild HallPresented by Arden Concert Gild at Arden Club - Gild Hall May 19, 2012 Lukas Nelson and the Promise of the Real with opener 61 North.
Lukas Nelson, who last appeared in the area opening for an amazed BB King at Longwood, finally comes to Delaware with his new album and a major tour underway.
For Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real, 2011 was a year packed with over 200 high-energy, spirited performances, including such mega-musical events as Farm Aid, Bridge School Benefit, Stagecoach, and Country Throwdown, the chance to spread... | Arden Concert Gild | 05/19/12 | Arden |
Newtown Celtic FestPresented by Pickering Manor at Newtown Theatre May 19, 2012 Newtown is going Irish…in May. Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Newtown Celtic Fest at the historic Newtown (PA) Theatre.
The event will feature three popular bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers and a cash bar serving Guinness and Harp beer.
Featured performers include RUNA, Timlin & Kane, Birmingham Six and the Fitzpatrick Dancers. Ticketholders can arrive at 2 pm and enjoy an Irish beer at an outdoor cash bar before the show and again during... | Pickering Manor | 05/19/12 | Newtown |
The GeneralPresented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre May 19, 2012 It’s the American Civil War…Johnnie Gray loves The General (his train) and Annabelle Lee (his girl). When Union spies steak his beloved train – with his beloved lady on board - Johnnie springs into action. Will engineer Johnnie get his train back? Will lovelorn Johnnie get his girl back? This 1926 silent film comedy, starring Buster Keaton, is based on a Civil War event. Live musical score performed by Jim Riggs on the TOSDV Wurlitzer Pipe Organ.
Jim Riggs is an... | The Colonial Theatre | 05/19/12 | Phoenixville |
Philadelphia on ParadePresented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts May 19, 2012 You're invited to the 2nd Annual Philadelphia On Parade, a FREE family, friends & fun festival at the Mann!
This year's Philadelphia on Parade will feature more than 800 performing artists on 5 electrifying stages highlighting the diversity of world music with a line-up that includes classical, gospel, spoken word, jazz, rhythm & blues, funk, and rock, global dance ensembles, dance workshops, and a crafts marketplace. CIGNA Children's Pavilion will include storytellers,... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Les MiserablesPresented by Center Stage Productions at St. Hubert High School May 11-May 19, 2012 Les Miserables is a musical by Claude-Michel Schönberg, based on the novel by Victor Hugo.The music was composed by Schönberg, and the lyrics were written by Alain Boublil and Jean-Marc Natel, with an English-language libretto by Herbert Kretzmer. Set in early 19th-century France, the plot follows the stories of many characters as they struggle for redemption and revolution. An ensemble that includes prostitutes, student revolutionaries, factory workers, and others joins the... | Center Stage Productions | 05/11/12- 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
6th Annual Asian Pacific American Heritage Month FestivalPresented by Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs at Franklin Square May 19, 2012 Come celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Franklin Square!
This free, family-friendly event will highlight history, culture, and traditions of ethnic Asian communities: Cambodian, Chinese, Filipino, Indian Subcontinent, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, and many more. With a stage that will feature song and dance, a kids' fair, and a multitude of vendors, this event is a must-see!
Brought to you by: Pan Asian Association of Greater... | Governor's Advisory Commission on Asian American Affairs | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Opus 10 Festival: The OrchestraPresented by Tempesta di Mare, Inc. at Arch Street Meeting House May 19, 2012 Tempesta di Mare's Opus 10 Festival finale includes one of Jean-Marie LeClair's jaw-dropping Opus 10 violin concertos, with concertmaster Emlyn Ngai as soloist, along with a harpsichord concerto by Stanley, concerti grossi by Handel and Scarlatti and an orchestral suite by Telemann. | Tempesta di Mare, Inc. | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Evening with Legendary Amjad Ali KhanPresented by SRIJAN May 19, 2012 Classical instrumental world music. | SRIJAN | 05/19/12 | Wilmington |
Camp Jam in the Pines 9th Annual Spring JamPresented by Camp Jam in the Pines May 17-May 19, 2012 It's almost that time of year again folks. Camp Jam in the Pines is in its 13th season,and headed for their 9th spring jam.
Thursday starts us off with a pavilion dance party featuring Hog Maw (folkgrass) and Bones Weedsley (jam).
Friday, you’ll be treated to soul, rock, funk and blues featuring Uncle Monster (blues rock), legendary singer songwriter Chris Smither (blues) and Paul Cebar and the Tomorrow Sound (soul, rock and blues). Ending the night will be the huge... | Camp Jam in the Pines | 05/17/12- 05/19/12 | Monroeville |
Peanut Butter and Jams Welcomes Ernie & NealPresented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen May 19, 2012 Ernie & Neal is one of the most engaging, inspiring, memory-creating recording acts from the Philadelphia region playing parent friendly kids' rock. Ernie & Neal encourage audience participation from beginning to end. With tunes ranging from rock to reggae and including ska, jazz and bluegrass, they'll have your kids dancing and singing...and you too. Children join the celebration on stage with more dancing, singing and acting out the various songs.
Ernie & Neal have... | World Cafe Live at the Queen | 05/19/12 | Wilmington |
Vandaveer with Joshua ParkPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse May 19, 2012 An evening with Vandaveer. To listen to samples, visit
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Vandavever is the song-singing, record-making, globetrotting project penned and put forth by alt-folk tunesmith Mark Charles Heidinger. Born in Ohio, raised in Kentucky, and currently camped out in the nation’s capital, Vandaveer offers up melodic Americana that is both haunting and easy, forlorn and welcoming, with stories as universal as the songs they... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 05/19/12 | Newtown Square |
occupy eARThPresented by Coatesville Area Arts Alliance at eARTh May 19, 2012 What is Occupy eARTh ? A pop-up community mall of creativity and ideas in the spirit of leaderless events of note like Occupy, Fringe, TED, Be-ins, and other flash-happenings.
Earth is our global home. For a moment in time, you can make eARTh your local home.
eARTh (everybody’s ART home) is located on 120 inspirational acres of Chester County parkland* and is the home of creators Deb Kates and Greg Layton and the gallery/cultural center of C3A** in Wild... | Coatesville Area Arts Alliance | 05/19/12 | Wagontown |
Pencader Flute DuoPresented by Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate May 19, 2012 Diane Delaney and Susan McAlley have been performing flute duets in Delaware for the past eight years with a repertoire that includes classical, jazz and multicultural music. This program at Winterthur will feature classical favorites and Traditional Japanese Melodies for Flute Duet by composer Gary Shocker. Periodic breaks throughout performance. Members free. Included with admission.
| Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library | 05/19/12 | Winterthur |
| XPN Welcomes Reggie Watts | Trocadero Theatre | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
2nd Annual Greater Northeast Philadelphia Beer FestivalPresented by Cannstatter Volkfest Verein May 19, 2012 It's the 2nd year for the best new beer event in the country! Get ready for some of the best local bands, great food and most of all a festival of beer from all over the world! 50+ beers will be available to sample from some of your favorite breweries this year. Don’t miss out on drinking and judging some of America’s finest beers and even talking beer with some of the craft beer brewers themselves! | Cannstatter Volkfest Verein | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Jazz Pioneer Larry Coryell with Victor Bailey-Jim Dragoni TrioPresented by The Stagecrafters Theater at The Stagecrafters Theater May 19, 2012 Rare Philadelphia appearance by jazz and fusion pioneer Larry Coryell with Victor Bailey and Jim Dragoni as the opener. With the sold out performance by Mose Allison, The Stagecrafters has proven to be superb venue for a small concert. Excellent acoustics, great sight lines and ambiance with catering by Roller's Flying Fish. Full cash bar and appetizers will be on hand. Larry Coryell has been referred to as the 'Godfather of Fusion', having been one of the prime movers of that genre along... | The Stagecrafters Theater | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
| E. Clayton West CD Release Party | Tin Angel | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Singles Dance PartyPresented by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) at Ramblewood Country Club May 19, 2012 PBSN’s DJ will be spinning your favorite dance hits from the '60s through the present including mixers and ladies' choice. Your music requests are welcomed. Country club setting. 50-plus age group. Dressy attire, no jeans or sneakers. Just drop in. Sponsored by Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN). Membership not required. Cash bar. | Professional and Business Singles Network (PBSN) | 05/19/12 | Mount Laurel |
Folkadelphia Presents: Honey Watts and Johnny Miles with Rayvon BrownePresented by Folkadelphia at Studio 34 May 19, 2012 A night of guaranteed warm feelings and wonderful music as Honey Watts and Johnny Miles return home to Philly, bringing in tow their new friends in Rayvon Browne. | Folkadelphia | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
The General with Live Pipe Organ AccompanimentPresented by Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley at The Colonial Theatre May 19, 2012 The Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley presents the full-length silent comedy The General, starring Buster Keaton. The film, with live original pipe organ accompaniment by internationally regarded theatre organist Jim Riggs, will be shown at the Colonial Theatre. The program will include a short concert of music celebrating Armed Forces Day and Memorial Day.
Loosely based on an actual Civil War event, The General tells the story of Johnnie Gray, an... | Theatre Organ Society of the Delaware Valley | 05/19/12 | Phoenixville |
The Adicts + World Inferno Friendship Society (Featuring The Adults)Presented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer May 19, 2012 The Adicts began life as the Afterbirth & The Pinz, in their hometown of Ipswich back in late 1975. They scored many indie chart hits in the '80s, and are unbelievably still together, and still making great music, with the same line-up to this day. Newer members are John Scruff Ellis (Mel's brother) on guitar and Dan Gratziani on violin. "I think we all started for different reasons," recalls Monkey, of their distant origins. "Pete and Kid moved to Ipswich from Sunderland... | Union Transfer | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
SCHindigPresented by Springside Chestnut Hill Academy May 19, 2012 Party....occasion....bash....gathering...reception....gala.... jamboree.....meet-and-greet...carnival...informal do...
The SCH Academy community invites you to join them for SCHindig, the sure-to-be-favorite family event of the spring. Invite your friends. SCHindig is free and open to the entire community! Proceeds from the event will support SCH Academy's fantastic Outdoor Program for boys and girls.
Activities include a talent showcase, special guest appearance,... | Springside Chestnut Hill Academy | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Fifth Annual Zannie-Do Fest at the Mermaid Inn!Presented by Jazz Bridge at The Mermaid Inn May 19, 2012 The Fifth Annual Zannie-Do Fest is happeningat the Mermaid Inn with some fabulous blues artists giving their time and talent to raise money for Jazz Bridge in memory of the late Philly blues/jazz singer Zan Gardner, a founding member of the nonprofit who tragically died in a car accident five years ago.
Appearing at the Zannie-Do Fest will be the Randy Lippincott Band, blues star Deb Callahan and her group, and the Flashpoints. | Jazz Bridge | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Chuck Prophet (Free Show)Presented by Abbey Bar at Abbey Bar May 19, 2012 Free Show! Part of Appalachian Brewing Company’s 15th Anniversary Fest!
Chuck Prophet at 10, Midnight Spaghetti at 8
For most of his life, San Francisco has been Chuck Prophet’s muse…or more accurately, his drug of choice. “It can suck you under. That first hit. It really does a whammy to you. And if you’re like me you can find yourself chasing the San Francisco dragon for the rest of your life. That’s what the record is about.”... | Abbey Bar | 05/19/12 | Harrisburg |
Johnny Kay and the JK RocketsPresented by Chaplin's - The Music Café at Chaplin's Music Café May 19, 2012 Dedicated to keeping the ORIGINAL sound of ROCK 'N' ROLL fresh and alive... For this Comet, the rockin’ clock just does not stop as Johnny Kay, lead guitarist from Bill Haley & The Comets is back with the new JK Rockets band. “Rock ‘n’ Roll is still with us today, grander and more varied than ever,” said Johnny Kay. “I remember 1953 when there was no such thing. Then in 1954, I heard Crazy Man Crazy by Bill Haley & The Comets. What is that sound... | Chaplin's - The Music Café | 05/19/12 | Spring City |
The Cranberries Presented by Electric Factory at Electric Factory May 19, 2012 Last weekend's postponed Philadelphia show has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 19th. All tickets for the previous show will be honored. Hope to see you then! | Electric Factory | 05/19/12 | Philadelphia |
Mike Miz BandPresented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House May 19, 2012 MiZ music is a fusion of folk, rock, bluegrass and blues; a melting pot blended into pure Americana.
They blew away anyone who hadn’t seen them before, with their opening set before the October 2011 Badlees show, including Allentown Morning Call reviewer, John Moser:
“Amazingly tight … front man/singer Mike Mizwinski’s guitar blazed, whether it was on a cover of The Band’s Ophelia the R&B gospel of the traditional I Saw the... | JTAMS Productions | 05/19/12 | Jim Thorpe |
Mr. David's Presented by The Creative Living Room at The Creative Living Room May 19, 2012 Mr. David’s concoction of music, art, puppets, playful props, curious critters and an extra helping of laughs is guaranteed to appeal to the young and young-at-heart. Whether painting a zoo elephant’s toenails with his handy-dandy jumbo markers, roaring through a Papa Bear mask, hip-hopping to a Sports Rap, or jumping for joy with "Monkeys on the Bed" while clad in his signature propeller hat and star-studded guitar, Mr. David’s upbeat sing-and-move-along songs... | The Creative Living Room | 05/19/12 | Swarthmore |