| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 13th PhillyFIT BASHPresented by PhillyFIT Magazine May 20, 2012 Everything health and fitness you can imagine! Fitness celebrities, live band and DJ workout demos, pilates, Tae Bo, karate, yoga, core training, Zumba, Tai Chi, boxing, gymnastics, spinning and so much more! Plus free samples of food, water, juices, frutis and veggies, plus shopping galore!
Also includes: beauty makeovers, skin care, makeup, in-home workouts, gym workouts, triathlon seminars, healthy cooking lessons, a special de-stressing "zone" to include yoga, Tai... | PhillyFIT Magazine | 05/20/12 | Feasterville Trevose |
17th Annual Arts in the Park Juried Craft Show & FestivalPresented by Friends of High School Park at High School Park June 3, 2012 17th Annual Arts in the Park Juried Craft Show and Festival is held in lovely High School Park in Elkins Park. Features 50 artisans, live music all day, plant sale, food & refreshments, raffle prizes and children’s crafts & activities. Proceeds benefit the ongoing native plant restoration in the park's 11 acres. High School & Montgomery Roads, Elkins Park. 215-782-8082.Rain date 6/10) 10am-5pm.
| Friends of High School Park | 06/03/12 | Elkins Park |
21st Annual Ukrainian Folk Festival Presented by Ukrainian American Sport Center at Ukrainian American Sport Center August 26, 2012 Exciting, spectacular, dazzling, breathtaking, exhilarating, spirited, soulful, enchanting, captivating, and intriguing – modest words which describe but by no means capture the essence of Ukrainian folk art, music, and dance. From the rich color and deep symbolism of the delicate “pysanka” (Ukrainian Easter Egg) to the thunderous, climatic, power, rhythm and strength of “HOPAK” – the world’s most exciting ethnic dance, and every brilliant... | Ukrainian American Sport Center | 08/26/12 | Horsham |
25th Anniversary Celebration of Bellevue ConcertsPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park July 10, 2012 Help celebrate 25 years of concerts at the Bellevue Bandshell with Jimmy and the Parrots, a Jimmy Buffett cover band. There will be entertainment for children as well as local food vendors at the celebration. | Bellevue State Park | 07/10/12 | Wilmington |
A Night Of Soul & Funk At World Cafe LivePresented by Philly Gumbo at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 30, 2012 A night of soul and funk with Philly Gumbo, Philadelphia's #1 groove band, with its unique mix of New Orleans R&B, soul, funk, blues and reggae. | Philly Gumbo | 06/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Acoustic Guitar Workshop with Trevor Gordon HallPresented by Chaplin's - The Music Café at Chaplin's Music Café June 16, 2012 The acoustic guitar has numerous possibilities but often people feel stuck playing the same things for months or even years. How do you get out of a musical rut? How do you know if you are progressing? How do you know how to progress? These are some of the topics that will be covered. People of all skill levels are invited to join as Trevor will discuss various topics from practice exercises, inspiration, and composition. Trevor Gordon Hall Trevor is an acoustic instrumentalist... | Chaplin's - The Music Café | 06/16/12 | Spring City |
Alfred James Band with Beggar's RidePresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 2, 2012 An evening with the Alfred James Band. To listen to samples, visit www.alfredjamesband.com
Alfred is the only cellist in the world playing a 5-string carbon fiber cello—standing up! He started playing the cello as a young boy after his father (a surgeon and amateur cellist) suffered a stroke that ended both his surgical and musical careers. Alfred picked up his dad's cello where he left off and the rest as they say is history.
His influences range from Pablo... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 06/02/12 | Newtown Square |
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Almost Fab! A Beatle's Tribute ConcertPresented by Towamencin Township June 21, 2012 Towamencin Township is thrilled to announce the Beatles Tribute Band, Almost FAB! They will be playing at Fischer’s Park on Thursday, June 21st at 7pm. Bring family and friends of all ages to “Twist and Shout” along to all your favorite Beatle’s hits. J’s Back Porch BBQ will be selling food and beverages. This event is sponsored by the PSDC and is performed in honor of the late Dr. Thomas Hollenbeck. | Towamencin Township | 06/21/12 | Lansdale |
Alright, Junior, Molly Rhythm, and the Clean Getaway Presented by Chaplin's - The Music Café May 26, 2012 Molly Rhythm: This Philadelphia/Trenton based act is a multi-chick fronted eclectic, eccentric, theatrical, kicking and screaming, face melting music machine. Alright Junior: Currently opening up for the Radio 104.5 Birthday show, "[Alright, Junior has] endurance... extolling their engendered appreciation for the last ‘good’ era of rock music with all the spasmodic moves of an undomesticated bronco." (Origivation, Spring 2007) | Chaplin's - The Music Café | 05/26/12 | |
An Evening with Crosby, Stills & NashPresented by The Borgata at The Borgata June 30, 2012 Forty years into their creative partnership, CSN is expanding its recorded repertoire with two album projects, one spotlighting its enduring creative spark, the other its legendary roots. David, Stephen and Graham are currently recording a new album for Columbia Records with ten-time GRAMMY®-winning producer Rick Rubin at the helm. This June, Rhino Records will release Crosby, Stills & Nash Demos, a single-disc collection of rare and previously unheard demos of... | The Borgata | 06/30/12 | Atlantic City |
An Evening with Epiphany ProjectPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 23, 2012 Bet Williams and John Hodian have been performing and recording as Epiphany Project since 1992, creating music that the Washington Post calls "a unique hybrid of world music, art song, Americana and avant-garde folk; utterly uncategorizeable but always transcendently beautiful."
A fearless vocalist with a stunning four-octave voice, Bet Williams has mesmerized audiences across America and Europe with what Sing Out! magazine calls "the sheer beauty of... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 06/23/12 | Phoenixville |
An Evening with Vance GilbertPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse May 18, 2012 How does an established and preeminent acoustic artist like Vance Gilbert follow up his feted cover album Angels, Castles, Covers (2006) and his songwriting watermark Unfamiliar Moon (2005)?
With Up On Rockfield, that's how! Up On Rockfield finds Gilbert exploring and unabashedly celebrating the influence various famous songwriters and performers have had upon his writing. Each song is penned by Gilbert as if he was co-writing with some of his musical... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 05/18/12 | Phoenixville |
An Evening with YanniPresented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Academy of Music June 30-July 1, 2012 His concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. After an extensive World Tour, Yanni returns to the USA and Canada with an all new show. Fans will witness Yanni and his world class musicians take the stage to perform his greatest instrumental hits made famous in his shows from The Acropolis in Greece, The Taj Mahal in India, The Forbidden City in China and The Royal Albert Hall in England.
The live show will feature some of the... | Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts | 06/30/12-
07/01/12 | Philadelphia |
Anna Spackman with Donnie Spackman, Jenny Founds and Mike Haldeman, and Hillary WallacePresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 2, 2012 Anna Spackman grew up in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania, with a piano and a head full of musical whimsy. A couple of years after a guitar entered her life, these ideas began spilling out of her mouth and ears like stars, and she has been working ever since to try to turn them into songs. People have said they are reminiscent of Ani Difranco, Joni Mitchell and Feist; Anna simply hopes that they say something helpful occasionally, and linger in your ear for a little while. Anna now lives, sings... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 06/02/12 | Phoenixville |
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 |
Asiance NightPresented by THT Entertainment Productions at House of Blues - Atlantic City June 15-June 16, 2012 Kathy Taylor, stage name K-Sly, is one of the most highly regarded, leading DJs. She is the first in her class; the first renowned Asian female, in the world, to DJ and host her own radio show. She has cemented a footprint in the entertainment industry, not only as a woman, personality, and DJ, but also as a voice for the people. | THT Entertainment Productions | 06/15/12-
06/16/12 | Atlantic City |
Banjo SummitPresented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre October 25, 2012 A gathering of 5-string masters featuring Bela Fleck, Tony Trischka, Bill Keith, Noam PIikelny (of The Punch Brothers), Richie Stearns (of The Horseflies), Eric Weissberg (of "Dueling Banjos" fame) and Pete Wenick (of Hot Rize) with Russ Barenberg (guitar, of the Barenberg Douglas & Meyer band), Jesse Cobb (mandolin, of the Infamous Stringdusters), Alex Hargreaves (fiddle, of the Sarah Jarosz band) and Corey DiMario (bass, of Crooked Still). The world’s most influential... | Keswick Theatre | 10/25/12 | Glenside |
Bank of AmericaPresents the Appel Farm Arts & Music FestivalPresented by Appel Farm Arts and Music Center at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center June 2, 2012 Enjoy two stages of exceptional music! Artists appearing include Tedeschi Trucks Band, Dawes, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Jukebox the Ghost, Rodney Crowell, Cheryl Wheeler, Sara Watkins (of Nickel Creek), Brother Joscephus and the Love Revival Revolution Orchestra, Scrapomatic, Mason Porter, Quincy Mumford & The Reason Why.
XPN welcomes these artists as Gene Shay and Michaela Majoun host the event. A fun-filled day in a beautiful country setting includes crafts fair demonstrations... | Appel Farm Arts and Music Center | 06/02/12 | Elmer |
Bellevue State Park’s Summer Concert SeriesPresented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park June 3-August 26, 2012 Come on Sunday and Thursday evenings this summer for a free Summer Concert Series! Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair for ultimate comfort. The summer line-up consists of something for everyone, from blues and jazz to swing and big band music.
This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. | Bellevue State Park | 06/03/12-
08/26/12 | Wilmington |
Bill Haley's Comets with Opening Act Michael UpshawPresented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman August 24, 2012 Bill Haley and his Comets burst onto the music scene in the early 1950s and were the first group of musicians to bring rock and roll to the world's attention. With Bill's signature split curl hairstyle and the band's matching dinner jackets and super energetic stage presence, many fans considered them to be as revolutionary in the 1950s as the Beatles and Rolling Stones were in the 1960s. Their single "Rock Around the Clock" was featured in the smash teen movie Blackboard... | Broadway Theatre of Pitman | 08/24/12 | Pitman |
Bill Kirchen and Too Much FunPresented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House May 25, 2012 Grammy-nominated guitarist, singer and songwriter Bill Kirchen is one of the few who can step onto any stage, play those trademark licks that drove his seminal Commander Cody classic "Hot Rod Lincoln" into the Top Ten, and elicit instant recognition for a career that has spanned over 40 years and includes guitar work with Nick Lowe, Emmylou Harris, Doug Sahm, Elvis Costello and many more.
His no-nonsense diesel guitar attack, powered by great booming, bottom-heavy... | JTAMS Productions | 05/25/12 | Jim Thorpe |
Caleb Spaulding, Matt Borrello, and Jarrod DickensonPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 30, 2012 An evening with Caleb Spaulding, Matt Borrello, and Jarrod Dickenson. A special triple feature.
Caleb Spaulding is a singer/songwriter and multi instrumentalist (guitar, harmonica, mandolin and banjo). Along with vocalist Carolyn Tapper, they will be playing in support of Spauldings freshman release This Side Of The Great Divide. The two weave a tapestry of harmonies while singing lyrics with insight beyond their collective years. To listen to samples, visit... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 06/30/12 | Newtown Square |
Camp Media Theatre 2012Presented by Media Theatre for the Performing Arts at Media Theatre for the Performing Arts June 18-August 24, 2012 Camp Media Theatre 2012 is an extraordinary and exciting opportunity for young actors to study with professional directors, performers and technicians. This intensive, two-week day camp is a fun, enriching and rewarding experience. Campers write, design and perform an improvisational theatre production that is performed on the Media Theatre stage for family and friends the final Friday evening of each camp session at 5:30 pm (there is a "door cost" to see this production of $4 per... | Media Theatre for the Performing Arts | 06/18/12-
08/24/12 | Media |
Carsie Blanton with TBAPresented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse May 25, 2012 Following her heart has worked out pretty well for Carsie, earning her widespread critical acclaim and a coast-to-coast fan following for her clever wordplay and indelible melodies. The remarkable new Idiot Heart represents the Philadelphia-based singer/songwriter’s finest work thus far, a panoramic collection of exuberant, expansive folk-pop, crafted with uncommon spirit and ingenuity. Songs such as “Together Too Long” and “Backbone” are given breath by... | Steel City Coffeehouse | 05/25/12 | Phoenixville |
Cast of BeatlemaniaPresented by Mauch Chunk Opera House at Mauch Chunk Opera House June 30, 2012 The cast of Beatlemania recreates the sights and sounds of The Beatles so faithfully that you will recall when Beatlemania was the most pleasant fever of all! Three different costume changes coincide with the evolving music and times. Theirs is the first, original and only complete representation of the musical force called The Beatles. The band features members who starred in the Broadway production and have performed in all fifty states and over twenty foreign countries, including... | Mauch Chunk Opera House | 06/30/12 | Jim Thorpe |
Charlie Phillips with Mike HollidayPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 1, 2012 An evening with Charlie Phillips. To listen to samples, visit www.reverbnation.com/charliephillipsmusic
Listeners agree that Charlie Phillips’ songs cannot be categorized into genre. His musical influences – rooted primarily in rock, soul, folk, and blues – have been blended and distilled to create his eclectic style and fresh sound. From the blues-rock and reggae flavored “Preacherman," to the Asbury Park blare of “Natural," to the... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 06/01/12 | Newtown Square |
Childhood's End Pink Floyd TributePresented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House September 1, 2012 Using a circular video screen, high tech intelligent lights, cutting edge sound and note perfect renditions of the classic songs, Childhood’s End reflects the true essence of Pink Floyd. With over 100 years of combined musical and music business experience, locally, nationally and internationally, Childhood’s End provides a truly professional and complete visual and dynamic musical performance. Childhood’s End is able to size down to large clubs, but does it’s best in... | JTAMS Productions | 09/01/12 | Jim Thorpe |
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Cinnaminson Township Summer Events at Wood ParkPresented by Cinnaminson Township Parks and Recreation July 19, 2012 High Noone Express - Bring your lawnchairs, blankets and the kids for a fun night of open-air music from the '70s, '80s, '90s and now. 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 | 07/19/12 | Cinnaminson |
Cirque Rocks! by Cirque DreamsPresented by Mann Center for the Performing Arts at Mann Center for the Performing Arts July 22, 2012 With laser lights, sparkling costumes, a live rock band, dancers, and a cast that includes daring aerialists, gravity defying balancers, powerful strongmen?, and other amazing circus artists, Cirque Rocks will wow audiences with Twists, Turns and Wows as it hit the Mann Stage. "The program for [Cirque Rocks] tells you you've entered a fun house, but the theme that emerges throughout is, "How did they do that?" and "Why did they realize they could to... | Mann Center for the Performing Arts | 07/22/12 | Philadelphia |
Clarinet ChoirPresented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center February 2-May 24, 2012 High school clarinet players are invited to join this chamber music group, accepting Bb, Eb, and Bass clarinets. The choir will cover a wide repertoire, ranging from pop to classical.
Class size limited to 8. Pre-registration is required. | Darlington Arts Center | 02/02/12-
05/24/12 | Garnet Valley |
Coldplay with Robyn and Wolf GangPresented by Wells Fargo Center at Wells Fargo Center July 5-July 6, 2012 Coldplay will launch its first North American tour in nearly three years on April 17. The run, which kicks off at Rexall Place in Edmonton, AB, will include a stop in Philadelphia on Thursday, July 5 at Wells Fargo Center. The band is touring in support of its new RIAA-certified Platinum record, Mylo Xyloto, which has scored the most No. 1 rankings of any album this year worldwide, topping the charts in 34 countries to date. Mylo Xyloto’s first two singles have received GRAMMY... | Wells Fargo Center | 07/05/12-
07/06/12 | Philadelphia |
Crack The SkyPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 September 1, 2012 Under the leadership of founding member John Palumbo, Crack The Sky brings their groundbreaking progressive sounds back to Sellersville. Come hear why they’ve cultivated a fiercely loyal following since their formation in the 70s! | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 09/01/12 | Sellersville |
Craig Bickhardt with Jesse TerryPresented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 16, 2012 An evening with Craig Bickhardt. To listen to samples, visit www.craigbickhardt.com
Craig has recently returned home to the Media area after 25 years in Nashville. His songs have been recorded by over 100 artists including B. B. King, Alison Krauss, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Diane Schuur, Tony Rice, Martina McBride, The Judds, Art Garfunkle, Vince Gill, Kathy Mattea.
Craig's reintroduction to the Philadelphia area showcase club market has been truly... | Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse | 06/16/12 | Newtown Square |
Craig Thatcher's Salute to the FillmorePresented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House June 9, 2012 The Fillmores East and West were the standards by which all other live venues measured themselves. They still do.
Every great group of the era (Allman Brothers, Cream, Derek and the Dominoes, Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, Humble Pie, Miles Davis, and many others) recorded a live album there, capturing their sound and inspiration.
The Craig Thatcher Band recreates that spirit with a show dedicated to music of those remarkable bands. With an outstanding lineup... | JTAMS Productions | 06/09/12 | Jim Thorpe |
Creative Expressions Coffee HousePresented by Merge Education June 1, 2012 Ready for a real community event with high quality entertainment? This is a very special evening that brings together people from all walks of life and circumstances to enjoy soulful artistic expression that unites us all and makes for a really great night! | Merge Education | 06/01/12 | West Chester |
Crystal Fighters + Is TropicalPresented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer May 21, 2012 Crystal Fighters juxtapose the eerie flavour of traditional Basque folk music with churning basslines and catchy energetic vocals, resulting in a jubilant and uplifting sound unlike any other. They offer raved-up, percussive folktronica, veering from Fischerspooner-style euphoria to Animal Collective-toned delicacy, underpinned by a progressive contemporary London bass sound. Though their distinctive production techniques take in all this and more, Crystal Fighters draw a broader and more... | Union Transfer | 05/21/12 | Philadelphia |
Danielia CottonPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 September 14, 2012 Best know for “It’s Only Life,” Danielia Cotton's sound is a savory dig in the early '70s when the twin powers of rock and soul came together to form a harmonious funk that satisfied the spirit as it thrilled with slashing electric guitars. Cotton brings a freshness to her rockin' blues stylings with her shockingly big voice.
“Cotton’s raspy holler atop such tightly messy hard rock is genuinely funky stuff, like a cross between Thin Lizzy and Sly... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 09/14/12 | Sellersville |
Dick Dale with The SharkskinsPresented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 July 27, 2012 King of the Surf Guitar Dick Dale rides a wave back to Sellersville this summer. He invented surf music in the 50s, developed the Fender Tank Reverb and Guitar Player Magazine called him "Father of Heavy Metal." With his son Jimmy Dale on drums, Dick is also a multi-instrumentalist and you never know what he’ll play during his massively entertaining concert! His music is heard in dozens of television commercials and shows, movies (“Miserlou" in Quentin Tarantino's... | Sellersville Theater 1894 | 07/27/12 | Sellersville |
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