| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Cognitive Coaching Rehabilitation and Executive FunctioningPresented by The Center for Neuroogical and Neurodevelopmental Health September 11, 2012 Individuals who have sustained a brain injury or concussion can have long-term effects requiring specialized training strategies and alternative approaches to learning. Cognitive coaching has been successful for many students in addressing academic and life skill roadblocks. This workshop is designed for teachers, therapists and CST.
Presented by:
Drew Nagele, PsyD from CNNH and
Dale Starcher, Ph.D. from Garfield Park Academy | The Center for Neuroogical and Neurodevelopmental Health | 09/11/12 | Willingboro |
Queer 2 The T Radio ShowPresented by Queer 2 The T February 6, 2012-February 3, 2014 Queer 2 The T, the #1 Queer Sound from Germantown", plans to provide the LGBTQ community with political commentary, nightlife happenings and arts & culture events through online radio programming. Currently housed at Gtown Radio Station, a 501 (c) (3), the hosts aim to embrace all communities and provide a protected environment to examine the similarities in our "differences". Coupled with community initiatives, Queer 2 The T, strives to merge what has been coined... | Queer 2 The T | 02/06/12-
02/03/14 | Philadelphia |
Could it be ADHD? Assessing and Diagnosing Attention ProblemsPresented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health September 20, 2012 The process of diagnosing ADHD requires a number of steps and gathering a lot of information from multiple sources, especially from parents and teachers. Learn how to discern the key symptoms of ADHD at school, home and other contexts and what type of clinical evaluation procedures are important to establish a valid diagnosis of ADHD. This workshop is designed for parents and adults who are concerned they have ADHD.
Presented by: Greg Alberts, Ph.D. | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 09/20/12 | Gibbsboro |
Surviving School: Bullying and What Schools and Parents Can DoPresented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health September 25, 2012 This presentation will educate participants about bullying with a specific emphasis on children with Asperger Disorder and High Functioning Autism including possible strategies to prevent and manage bullying within the school environment. This workshop is designed for teachers, administrators and parents.
Presented by: Sarah Woldoff, Ph.D.
| The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 09/25/12 | Gibbsboro |
Managing ADHD: At Home and in SchoolPresented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health October 3, 2012 ADHD has exploded in magnitude over the last few decades and more children are being prescribed medication for this condition than ever before in history. This workshop will review how a neurobiological approach to ADHD assessment impacts treatment options; the neurological and medical mimickers of ADHD; and the risks and benefits of many popular treatment interventions. This presentation also highlights the need to optimize or integrate behavioral and educational interventions prior to... | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 10/03/12 | Gibbsboro |
Brain Injury and Transition into AdulthoodPresented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health October 16, 2012 Students with brain injuries who are turning 18-21 years old and graduating from local school district programs are faced with having to make vocational and life choices. Seemingly daunting, this transition can be seamless, smooth and successful with planning and supports in place. This workshop offers a fresh approach to addressing this life transition issue, including conducting vocational assessments and offering intensive and extensive career coaching to establish an important framework... | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 10/16/12 | Gibbsboro |
Behavior Strategies for Addressing ADHD at Home and in SchoolPresented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health October 19, 2012 Learn how to successfully manage ADHD in your home and classroom using strategies that include how to effectively manage time, utilize visuals to support verbal language, and redirect stressful situational variables. This workshop is designed for parents, teachers and CST.
Presented by: Nicole Pelliciari, M.S., BCBA & Laura Henderson, M.A., BCBA | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 10/19/12 | Gibbsboro |
Seizures in the Classroom: What To Do and How to Explain It Presented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health November 6, 2012 When an individual experiences an epileptic seizure, it can be as a surprise to everyone around. This workshop will explore how to identify when an individual is having a seizure, what action to take to keep them safe and how to discuss the situation with others who are witnessing the seizure for the first time. This workshop is designed for teachers, CST and school administrators.
Presented by: Jean Scornaienchi, PNP, BC | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 11/06/12 | Gibbsboro |
CNNH and The Epilepsy Foundation of New Jersey’s Epilepsy Conference: Exploration and Innovation Presented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health November 10, 2012 The Epilepsy Foundation of NJ (EFNJ) and CNNH have joined forces to deliver an exciting and informational half-day session for people interested in issues related to Epilepsy. Come hear about Cognitive Complications related to Epilepsy, advocacy efforts and other research that is currently being conducted to address challenges related to having Epilepsy. This mini-conference is designed for individuals with Epilepsy, professionals and caregivers.
Presented by: Mark Mintz, M.D.,... | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 11/10/12 | Gibbsboro |
Alternative Communications…Building Working Relationships with Autistic Students Presented by The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health December 7, 2012 There are many methods to use in communicating with children with autism, including computerized technology. This workshop will outline the various methods and discuss the appropriate application of each method. This workshop is designed for parents and teachers.
Presented by: Nicole Pelliciari, M.S., BCBA & Laura Henderson, M.A., BCBA | The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health | 12/07/12 | Gibbsboro |
6th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air FestivalPresented by Wayne Art Center April 10-June 30, 2012 The Wayne Art Center’s Sixth Annual Plein Air Festival will begin when 34 distinguished artists from around the country arrive in Wayne, Pennsylvania, for a 5-day landscape painting competition. Over 200 fresh local landscapes will be executed and presented for sale.
Exhibit opens May 19th at the Plein AIr Gala Opening and Artist's Reception from 6-10:00 pm. TIckets Available at info@wayneart.org. or by calling 610-688-3553.
Exhibition open to the public May... | Wayne Art Center | 04/10/12-
06/30/12 | Wayne |
Planting the S.E.E.D.- Survivorship, Education and Early DetectionPresented by Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition June 2, 2012 Join the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for their new African American Breast Health Forum, Planting the S.E.E.D (Survivorship, Education & Early Detection). This will be a free event that is open to the public. The community is encouraged to attend to learn about breast health and healthy living. There will be free health screenings available.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in African American women. But there is something you can do about it! With education,... | Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition | 06/02/12 | Middletown |
Fun, Fitness, Finance DayPresented by Runnemede Education Foundation June 2, 2012 First Annual Fun, Fitness and Finance Day. Topics related to health, fitness, well-being and finance for the entire family. Plenty of fun things for the kids such as face painting, planting, arts and crafts, martial arts demonstation and much more, keeping the kids busy while the parents enjoy the seminars. Also includes auction baskets and raffles. | Runnemede Education Foundation | 06/02/12 | Runnemede |
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 |
Researching African American GenealogyPresented by African American Genealogy Group June 2, 2012 Presented by the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia and featuring noted genealogists and specialists including Gina Paige, Michael Hait, Angela Walton-Raji and Shamele Jordon. Topics include: the 1940 census, DNA testing, preserving family heirlooms, tracing slave owners, and more!
Limited parking available on premises.
Visit the website for more information! | African American Genealogy Group | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
The Essensual Experience Workshop SeriesPresented by The Sensual Life May 9-June 27, 2012 May 9th: "Penned Intimacy: The Lost Art of Writing Love Letters"
May 16th: "Your Essensual Life: An Exploration of Erotic and Sensual Journaling"
May 23rd: "The Body Speaks: Finding Your Authentic Sensual Voice"
June 4th: "The Essensual Rhythms: Dance the 5 Rhythms wave and breathe it onto the page" | The Sensual Life | 05/09/12-
06/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Susie's Shoesies Book Reading by Author Sue LevinePresented by Large Media, Inc. June 20, 2012 Get introduced to the fun and educational series with a book reading and signing by author Sue Levine.
8-year-old Susie Gardner gets a very special birthday present: glittery red shoes with magical powers! They let Susie travel back in time and learn important life lessons so she can solve present-day social issues. Susie meets inspirational women who have helped shape world events. You will fly a 1948 airplane, visit a real palace, and free yourself from kidnappers who are trying to... | Large Media, Inc. | 06/20/12 | Philadelphia |
Finding Your Missing Peace: The Path To Discovering The True You!Presented by Possibility Coaches June 16, 2012 A ½ day experience that utilizes powerful tools and techniques to find easy solutions for the most basic...to the most complex life challenges, creating greater awareness, fulfillment, joy and inner peace.
Through various experiential group exercises and discussions you will begin the process of releasing life's "obstacles" and remember who you truly are at your core.
The result: more inner peace and happiness in your life!
Begin the... | Possibility Coaches | 06/16/12 | Doylestown |
The Synergetic Success Class Presented by Possibility Coaches June 13-July 18, 2012 Synergetic Success = having balance, harmony, wisdom and inner peace in all areas of your life.
Join Life, Relationship & Business Coaches Jon Satin & Chris Pattay The Possibility Coaches located in Doylestown, PA, for 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings for this signature “How To” Interactive Class focusing on step-by-step ways to achieve happiness, success and inner peace in your life! Receive powerful tools to create new habits and beliefs. Learn how to... | Possibility Coaches | 06/13/12-
07/18/12 | Doylestown |
Free Library at FreePlay on the ParkwayPresented by Play Inbetween June 8, 2012 Outdoor reading series with the Central Library on second Fridays, through September. | Play Inbetween | 06/08/12 | Philadelphia |
The Fate of an Excellent CadaverPresented by PI-Philly May 23, 2012 The journalist Alexander Stille, an expert on the subject of Italian Mafia, will give a lecture on the legacy of Italian anti-Mafia judge Giovanni Falcone twenty years after his death and on the fight against Mafia in Italy in the '80s and '90s.
Before the lecture, live from Sicily, members of the association “Addio Pizzo," very active in the struggle against the Mafia extorsion system, will give an introduction on the importance of grassroots movements in the fight... | PI-Philly | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Book Signing and Q&A with author Marisa McClellan for Preserving in Small Batches Year RoundPresented by Greensgrow Farms June 2, 2012 This spring, locavores looking for a fresh way to preserve the bounty of the harvest throughout the year will enjoy Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round from blogger Marisa McClellan of www.foodinjars.com. Featuring 100+ recipes for everything from jams and pickles to chutneys and flavored salts, Food in Jars is a comprehensive look at the ins and outs of canning, from simple tips and tricks ideal for first-time canners to more advanced recipes that allow home... | Greensgrow Farms | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
Quizzo at Queen ShebaPresented by Gloaming Productions May 24, 2012-May 23, 2013 Quizzo, hosted by Sean Glass. This is no ordinary bar trivia game. Three rounds of nerdtastic fun with your zany host, complete with video intermissions, are sure to leave you feeling both challenged and entertained. Teams of six or less compete for Quizzo Bucks. | Gloaming Productions | 05/24/12-
05/23/13 | Philadelphia |
De Pueblo a Pueblo: A Celebration of Mexican Culture in Venues throughout PhiladelphiaPresented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Various Locations April 27-June 16, 2012 De Pueblo a Pueblo (From Town to Town) is an eight-week celebration in Spring 2012 that will honor our local Mexican community by promoting greater understanding of traditional arts, language, and history of our southern neighbors. The citywide festival will connect this growing population and their customs with a broader Philadelphia audience.
This festival will kick off with the opening reception for Echele Ganas: Do Your Best, a photographic exhibition featuring the... | Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | 04/27/12-
06/16/12 | |
Da Vinci Science Center Transit of Venus PartyPresented by Da Vinci Science Center at Da Vinci Science Center June 5, 2012 It is a special event that will not happen again for 105 years, and the Da Vinci Science Center is Eastern Pennsylvania and Western New Jersey’s place to see the celestial transit of Venus. The Center and the Lehigh Valley Amateur Astronomical Society (LVAAS) will host a public Transit of Venus Viewing Party.
Transits of Venus occur in pairs over an eight-year span, and the pairs are separated by periods of at least 105 years. This event is the second of a pair of transits... | Da Vinci Science Center | 06/05/12 | Allentown |
Filmmaker Neal Dhand on Second-Story ManPresented by Ambler Theater at Ambler Theater May 24, 2012 Neal Dhand’s feature film debut is an intriguing tale of love and vengeance. Arthur Black and Monique Low are small time criminals pulling off jobs with their daughter, Maria, in tow. Max Rivers is an alcoholic security guard in a loveless marriage with his wife, Janet. When their paths collide, revenge seems the only option.
With Q&A by writer/director Neal Dhand. | Ambler Theater | 05/24/12 | Ambler |
First Wednesday: Summer Reading & Nocturnal AnimalsPresented by Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library at Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library June 6, 2012 Join us for a summer of reading fun! Librarians will be available on Wednesday, June 6th from 5pm to 7pm to register children for the Library’s 2012 Summer Reading Clubs. At 7pm, following registration, the library hosts Silver Lake Nature Center Education Director Lorraine Skala who will present an all-ages program highlighting the nocturnal animals found in Bucks County and Pennsylvania. This event kicks off registration for summer reading clubs, which have a nighttime theme... | Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library | 06/06/12 | Bristol |
| Book Discussion: A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates | Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library | 06/27/12 | Bristol |
| Book Discussion: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides | Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library | 05/30/12 | Bristol |
Cinema Classics Seminar: From Here to EternityPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 30, 2012 This Cinema Classics Seminar features a stand-alone class built around the beloved 1953 drama From Here to Eternity, based on the novel by James Jones and directed by Fred Zinnemann (High Noon). Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic stars Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift as soldiers stationed in Hawaii during the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Participants will see the film on the big screen and in glorious 35... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 05/30/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The 39 Steps (1935)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 10, 2012 After a counterespionage agent is killed in London, a man is wrongfully accused of murder. On the run and in fear for his life, he becomes wrapped up in destroying an international spy ring. One of Hitchcock’s earlier outings, this thriller comes packed with stunning set pieces, bravura technique, and one of Hitchcock’s most exhilarating finales.
This film is part of a series shown in conjunction with the film course "Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years" and... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/10/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Lady Vanishes (1938)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 17, 2012 While traveling by rail, a young playgirl interrogates her fellow passengers about a missing woman whom only she remembers being on board. Starring Margaret Lockwood and Michael Redgrave, this spine-tingling thriller with a comic edge was one of Hitchcock’s last British films. Filmmaker François Truffaut loved the picture and once viewed it over ten times in a single week.
This film is part of a series shown in conjunction with the film course "Alfred... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/17/12 | Bryn Mawr |
From Here To Eternity (1953)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 30, 2012 Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic stars Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift as soldiers stationed in Hawaii during the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. lso featuring Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra. This film is shown in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar and will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.
This 1953 American feature is Not Rated (suggested for ages 13+), is in English, and runs... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 05/30/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Book Club with Michael Smerconish: Chris MatthewsPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 3, 2012 Philadelphia radio personality Michael Smerconish, the host of Book Club, sits down with MSNBC’s Hardball host Chris Matthews to discuss his new book, Jack Kennedy: Elusive Hero. During this riveting pre-recorded interview broadcast in HD, Matthews talks about his vast research, which included personal interviews with the Kennedy family and their friends. In addition, Matthews recounts the “confidence and sheer arrogance” that drove him to write a... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/03/12 | Bryn Mawr |
All About Eve (1950) Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 28, 2012 Six Oscars went to this showbiz drama starring the spectacular Bette Davis as an aging New York actress who finds her life, friends, and dying career threatened by the insinuating presence of a young, ambitious fan (Anne Baxter).
Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar, All About Eve will be introduced by its instructor, Alice Bullitt, M.A.
All About Eve runs for 2 hr 18 min on 35 mm. | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/28/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Band Wagon (1953) Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 20, 2012 Considered one of MGM’s finest musicals, Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse sing and dance their way through this tale of a down-and-out actor seeking an opportunity to revitalize his career. When a pretentious stage director reconfigures the actor’s project from a light comedy into a dark reinterpretation of Faust, hilarity ensues.
The Band Wagon is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Film Course Lust for Life: The Cinema of Vincente... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/20/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Rebecca (1940)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 24, 2012 Laurence Olivier and Joan Fontaine star in this gothic psychological thriller. Upon arriving at her new husband’s estate, a young bride begins to sense the ghostly presence of his deceased wife. For his first American film, Hitchcock received an Oscar nomination for Best Director and producer David O. Selznick walked off with the Best Picture statue.
This film is part of a series shown in conjunction with the film course "Alfred Hitchcock: The Early Years" and... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/24/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Spellbound (1945) Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 31, 2012 Despite a combative relationship with producer David O. Selznick during production, Hitchcock delivered a singular work with this Freudian thriller about a psychoanalyst (Ingrid Bergman) working to recover the memory of an amnesiac (Gregory Peck), who’s suspected of murder. An overlooked masterpiece, Spellbound features surreal dream sequences created by Salvador Dali.
This film is part of a series shown in conjunction with the film course "Alfred Hitchcock: The... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/31/12 | Bryn Mawr |
ReelAbilities Film Festival: The Straight LinePresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 7, 2012 Acclaimed French filmmaker Regis Wargnier directs this inspirational sports movie about courage, perseverance, and overcoming personal difficulties. Leila, a recently released convict, reaffirms her athleticism by befriending Yannick, a blind racetrack runner. To atone for her misdeeds, she agrees to coach and prep him for an upcoming race.
Presented as part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, this touching drama will be introduced by Richard H. Bernstein, a blind-since-birth... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/07/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Apartment (1960)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 11, 2012 Jack Lemmon is never better than as a lonely New York office worker who loans out his apartment to superiors for romantic encounters.
The Mad Men connection: Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner has cited Billy Wilder’s melancholic comedy as a major influence.
Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar, The Apartment will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.
The Apartment runs for 2 hr 5 min on... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/11/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? (2010)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 11, 2012 Investigating the history of bee colony collapse disorder, an occurrence that has recently devastated beehives around the world, this documentary explores the relationship that exists between mankind and nature—a delicate and imperative balance that we can all work to restore.
Enjoy a delicious honey-themed dinner upstairs (limit 50 guests), provided by Whole Foods Market with expert local bee-keepers, as well a honey-tasting reception in the atrium at 6 pm. Feel good in... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/11/12 | Bryn Mawr |
All That Heaven Allows (1955) Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 8, 2012 Douglas Sirk’s classic melodrama pairs Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson in a lush tale of forbidden love between a New England widow and her gardener.
The Mad Men connection: Housewife Betty Draper, continually plagued by oppressive societal pressures, might relate.
This film is shown as part of the It’s a Mad Men’s World film series as well as in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar. All That Heaven Allows will be introduced by the... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/08/12 | Bryn Mawr |
The Right Stuff (1983)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 21, 2012 Based on the book by Tom Wolfe, director Philip Kaufman and a dream team of actors including Sam Shepard, Ed Harris, and Dennis Quaid dramatize the origins of the U.S. space program.
Annette Insdorf, Professor of Film Studies at Columbia University, television personality, critic, and author of the new book Contemporary Film Directors: Philip Kaufman, will sign copies of her book prior to the screening and introduce the film.
The Right Stuff runs for... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/21/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Summer Classics Seminar: All That Heaven AllowsPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 8, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn't commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then our Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on All That Heaven Allows, a lush melodrama about social mores and forbidden... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/08/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Summer Classics Seminar: The ApartmentPresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 11, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn't commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered "yes" to any of the questions above, then our Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on The Apartment, the sardonic tale of isolation and infidelity that strikes, in... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/11/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Summer Classics Seminar: All About EvePresented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 28, 2012 Have you wanted to take a film class at the Bryn Mawr Film Institute but couldn’t commit to multiple sessions? Are you interested in learning more about a particular classic film? Do you want an entertaining, engaging, and comfortable way to spend a hot summer evening?
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, then the Summer Classics Seminars are for you. This one focuses on All About Eve, the dramatic tale of an aging star and her conniving... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/28/12 | Bryn Mawr |
Beginning Astronomy CoursePresented by Churchville Nature Center at Churchville Nature Center April 25-May 30, 2012 Come learn the Basics of Astronomy in this 6 week course. This beginning astronomy course will be a great introduction for those looking to get involved in the hobby of astronomy, or a refresher for those that have already started. The course includes 6 evening lectures on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, and two separate evening observation sessions (date and times to be scheduled with the group) at a local observing site. Topics will include learning the sky, identifying constellations and... | Churchville Nature Center | 04/25/12-
05/30/12 | Churchville |
Special Exhibition Lecture: John G. Johnson: Philadelphia CollectorPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 19, 2012 The lecture will explore John G. Johnson’s life as a collector. A Philadelphia lawyer, John G. Johnson collected more than 1200 Old Master and Contemporary European paintings which he bequeathed to the city of Philadelphia in 1917. The collection is now at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This illustrated lecture is organized in conjunction with the special exhibition, "Offering of the Angels; Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery." The exhibition includes several works by... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 06/19/12 | Doylestown |
Special Exhibition Program: Drawing the Line: A Symposium on the State of Editorial CartoonsPresented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown September 9, 2012 Join us in the Edgar N. Putman Event Pavilion. This is a critical time for the editorial cartoonist – as with all journalists, the job description is undergoing a sea change as the internet takes over the traditional media. What does it mean when the thought and reflection that goes into a daily cartoon – a short enough time frame as is – has to adjust to a medium updated every few minutes? Tony Auth, curator David Leopold and a panel of experts and artists discuss... | James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown | 09/09/12 | Doylestown |
Socially Mature WomenPresented by Zen Den, The at The Zen Den May 2-May 30, 2012 Every Wednesday join women 50 and over. Enjoy socializing and networking while relaxing from your day! | Zen Den, The | 05/02/12-
05/30/12 | Doylestown |
