| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Vertigo (1958)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 17, 2013 “Scottie” Ferguson (James Stewart) is an acrophobic ex-detective who becomes infatuated with his friend’s wife, whom he’s hired to investigate. His hope for romance dashed, Ferguson plummets into an emotional spiral, and the only escape requires him to face his fear. Anxiety, obsession, and beautiful Bay Area vistas saturate Sight & Sound’s “Greatest Film of All Time.”
This film series is shown in conjunction with BMFI’s... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/17/13 | Bryn Mawr |
Psycho (1960)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute July 24, 2013 With this, the mother of all Hitchcock films, the Master of Suspense dipped his toe into horror, staging one of the cinema’s most unsettling scenes and giving life to one of its most indelible characters. If you’ve only ever watched this movie at home, then you haven’t seen Psycho. Janet Leigh showers, Bernard Herrmann scores, and the audience screams.
This film series is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Film Course Hitchcock... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 07/24/13 | Bryn Mawr |
Brief Encounter (1945)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute August 13, 2013 After a chance encounter in a railway station in suburban England, a man and woman—both in their later thirties and married to other people—must contend with an undeniable attraction. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Director, this very British love story was adapted by Noël Coward from his 1936 one-act play, Still Life.
Shown in conjunction with a Summer Classics Seminar, Brief Encounter will be introduced by the... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 08/13/13 | Bryn Mawr |
| Curator's Tour of Jamie Wyeth, Rockwell Kent and Monhegan | Brandywine River Museum | 06/26/13 | Chadds Ford |
Gallery Talk: "Rockwell Kent: Notes on Roofing"Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 24, 2013 In addition to painting stunning views of Monhegan's rocky shores, Rockwell Kent integrated himself into island living by working as a lobsterman, architect and builder. This gallery talk, led by Amanda C. Burdan, assistant curator, will explore how Kent's broader experiences on Monhegan may have influenced his paintings. Free for members and included in museum admission. | Brandywine River Museum | 07/24/13 | Chadds Ford |
Gallery Talk: "Jamie Wyeth: Back to the Sea"Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum August 21, 2013 Unlike many artists who go to the island of Monhegan, Jamie Wyeth paints with his "back to the sea." He chooses to concentrate his attention on people and man-made landmarks rather than epic seascapes. Led by Amanda C. Burdan, this talk will focus on Wyeth's subject matter on Monhegan. | Brandywine River Museum | 08/21/13 | Chadds Ford |
Bank of America Festival of Arts Books and Culture at the Katz JCC: An Evening with Daniel SilvaPresented by Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center at Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center July 18, 2013 NY Times #1 Best Seller, Daniel Silva Returns to the JCC to discuss his newest thriller: The Englsih Girl as part of the Bank of America Festival of Arts, Books and Culture.
General admission is $10.00 which includes admission credited towards a book purchase at the Katz JCC. Patron admission is available for $50.00 which includes a special VIP reception with Daniel Silva and an autographed book.To purchase tickets, contact Suzanne at (856)-424-4444 X1226 or sspost@jfedsnj.org. | Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center | 07/18/13 | Cherry Hill |
| Booming Blooms through the Season | Market by Shady Brook Farm at Del Val College, The | 06/29/13 | Doylestown |
| SPECIAL Butterfly Gardening with Jim Shepherd | Market by Shady Brook Farm at Del Val College, The | 06/22/13 | Doylestown |
Poetry NightPresented by Doylestown Bookshop at Doylestown Bookshop May 16-August 15, 2013 Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for Poetry night! There will be specifically chosen poets scheduled to read at the start, followed by an opportunity to bring your own poetry for an open-mic setting. Featured Poet for May Lewis Crystal Lewis will also be joined by his friend, Camino Reluctant. | Doylestown Bookshop | 05/16/13-
08/15/13 | Doylestown |
Washington’s August 1777 Encampment Reenactment Presented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park August 17, 2013 Join us for our annual reenactment to celebrate Washington’s August 1777 encampment at Moland House. The grounds of the Moland House come alive with 18th Century music, children’s games, and demonstrations of colonial crafts. All proceeds go to deferring the cost of the reenactment and to support the Moland House. Rain date of August 24. | Warwick Township Historical Society | 08/17/13 | Hartsville |
Moland House Storytelling and Music FestivalPresented by Warwick Township Historical Society at Moland House Historic Park June 23, 2013 The Bucks County Conference and Visitors Bureau is sponsoring a STORYTELLING AND MUSIC FESTIVAL at the Historic Moland House.. Join us for a storytelling extravaganza! Our storytellers will be sharing stories from historical to modern, sad to funny, to delight the young and the not so young!
Susan Brody will share stories of the American Revolution. Ronald Carter will be dressed as James Fortin, a sailmaker in Colonial Philadelphia, who organized a black regiment of soldiers to... | Warwick Township Historical Society | 06/23/13 | Hartsville |
New Hope Poets Summer Festival Presented by New Hope Beat Poets Society at New Hope Arts Center July 27, 2013 New Hope Poets Summer Festival Writes and Ignites the Arts
New Hope Poets Summer Festival, hosted at the New Hope Arts Center in New Hope, PA on Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 PM will feature live, original poetry readings by area poets. The New Hope Summer Poets Festival will honor the rich tradition of New Hope as a center for art and artists, including writers of all ages. The evening will culminate with the selection of the New Hope People’s Choice Poet, voted on by all... | New Hope Beat Poets Society | 07/27/13 | New Hope |
Design Advocacy Group Monthly MeetingPresented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture September 3, 2009 - Ongoing Come learn about, comment on, and debate planning projects in and around the Philadelphia region. DAG meetings are often the first place the public can learn about these projects, from proposals for casinos to plans for public parks. The mission of the Design Advocacy Group is to provide an independent and informed public voice for design quality in the architecture and physical planning of the Philadelphia region. | Philadelphia Center for Architecture | 09/03/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
The Erotic Literary Salon
Avg. Event Rating(4.8 Stars): Presented by The Erotic Literary Salon at Time September 21, 2010 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (4.8 Stars): Come hear and see what all of Philadelphia, the Daily News and thePhiladelphia Inquirer are talking about. Susana Mayer, Ph.D., is the creator and host of this comfortable and safe space to hear erotic words and discussions on various subjects related to sexuality and erotica. You may participate as a writer, reader, story teller, spoken word performer, or just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Resident Nonagenarian (96-years young woman) often reads her spicy erotica. Please visit the... | The Erotic Literary Salon | 09/21/10-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
An Evening with Jon McGoran, author of DriftPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences July 9, 2013 Local urban agriculture and sustainability advocate Jon McGoran will launch his newest novel at a free event Tuesday, July 9, at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. The event begins at 6:30 p.m., with McGoran reading from his book Drift, followed by a public reception and book signing. Local environmental and sustainability organizations relevant to the issues covered in the book will be on hand. Monarch butterflies figure prominently in the book, and the Academy’s... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 07/09/13 | Philadelphia |
Family Weekend 2013: Pets in Prison!Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site August 17-August 18, 2013 Some furry (and some creepy-crawly) creatures once lived behind Eastern State Penitentiary's walls. Some prisoners kept pets in solitary confinement, and a colony of feral cats occupied the property when the prison was abandoned. Officers once patrolled the grounds on horseback, and kept German Shepherds for security. Families will discover unique stories about animals all weekend long! Kids will learn more about Eastern State Penitentiary’s most famous four-legged resident, Pep the... | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site | 08/17/13-
08/18/13 | Philadelphia |
Prehistoric Wessex: Towards a Deep MapPresented by University of Penn Van Pelt Library at University of Pennsylvania - Kamin Gallery March 11-August 12, 2013 When novelist and poet Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) fictionalized the region of England in which he lived, he revived the name of a long extinct Anglo-Saxon kingdom. His Wessex was a rich combination of old and new, showing rural life under assault from industrialization. The region's monuments that were a key element of his semi-imaginary geography had already been the object of study by artists, antiquarians, historians, and archaeologists. Materials from Penn's collections exhibit the ways in... | University of Penn Van Pelt Library | 03/11/13-
08/12/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: The Great OutdoorsPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage August 27, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
Want to skip the line and stake out the best seat in the house for any of our 2013 L’Etage StorySlams? Purchase VIP tickets online today and guarantee a spot in the... | First Person Arts | 08/27/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: CriminalPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia July 8, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
If you want to guarantee a table at the Slam, make a reservation with World Cafe Live! Call 215-222-1400 after 10:00 AM up until the Monday of the Slam. | First Person Arts | 07/08/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Close QuartersPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 12, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
If you want to guarantee a table at the Slam, make a reservation with World Cafe Live! Call 215-222-1400 after 10:00 AM up until the Monday of the Slam. | First Person Arts | 08/12/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: School DaysPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia September 9, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
If you want to guarantee a table at the Slam, make a reservation with World Cafe Live! Call 215-222-1400 after 10:00 AM up until the Monday of the Slam. | First Person Arts | 09/09/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: JourneysPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia October 14, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
If you want to guarantee a table at the Slam, make a reservation with World Cafe Live! Call 215-222-1400 after 10:00 AM up until the Monday of the Slam. | First Person Arts | 10/14/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: On the RoadPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage June 25, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
Want to skip the line and stake out the best seat in the house for any of our 2013 L’Etage StorySlams? Purchase VIP tickets online today and guarantee a spot in the... | First Person Arts | 06/25/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: Power TripPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage July 23, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
Want to skip the line and stake out the best seat in the house for any of our 2013 L’Etage StorySlams? Purchase VIP tickets online today and guarantee a spot in the... | First Person Arts | 07/23/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: The Birds & the BeesPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage September 24, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
Want to skip the line and stake out the best seat in the house for any of our 2013 L’Etage StorySlams? Purchase VIP tickets online today and guarantee a spot in the... | First Person Arts | 09/24/13 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: SpookedPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage October 22, 2013 A StorySlam is more than a storytelling competition. It's an invitation to share five minutes of your life in a room full of people who appreciate a well-told tale. Each night features a new theme, so the stories are always fresh and entertaining. Come lend an ear, or share an experience. Got five minutes?
Want to skip the line and stake out the best seat in the house for any of our 2013 L’Etage StorySlams? Purchase VIP tickets online today and guarantee a spot in the... | First Person Arts | 10/22/13 | Philadelphia |
Open Studio Day, ITE Residency ProgramPresented by Center for Art in Wood at University of the Arts - Anderson Hall July 13, 2013 The public is invited into the 2013 ITE Residents’ shop for demonstrations and discussion. This event takes place from 10 AM until 3 PM at the UArts Wood Working Department in Anderson Hall, 333 South Broad Street. The resident fellows will share their skills and talk about their evolving work, whether in wood, film, writing or other documentation. Visitors can arrive any time after 10 AM and stay until 3 PM. Please RSVP for the day and/or lunch at 215-923-8000. | Center for Art in Wood | 07/13/13 | Philadelphia |
| Poets on the Porch 2013 | The Fox Chase Reading Series | 07/13/13 | Philadelphia |
Envision Peace Museum Film & Discussion SeriesPresented by Envision Peace Museum at Friends Center May 1-July 3, 2013 Envision Peace Museum fosters insight into the meanings and roots of peace while aiming to empower people to overcome violence and injustice on multiple levels. Our film and discussion series explores some of the key pillars of a just and sustainable peace including Active Nonviolence, a Culture of Peace, Ecological Health, Vibrant Democracy, and Economic Justice.
Join us on First Wednesdays at the Friends Center (1501 Cherry St, Philadelphia, PA) this summer for a season focus... | Envision Peace Museum | 05/01/13-
07/03/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Oliver Sacks | Hallucinations Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library July 22, 2013 In conversation with Anna Dhody, curator Mütter Museum
Known for his ability to describe the intricacies of the medical world using accessible and engaging prose, renowned neurologist Oliver Sacks is the author of numerous bestselling books that detail the inner workings of the brain, including Musicophilia, The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat, An Anthropologist on Mars, and The Mind’s Eye. Called “the greatest living ethnographer of those fascinating tribes... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 07/22/13 | Philadelphia |
| "Preventing Problems & Getting Justice" | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 06/26/13 | Philadelphia |
| " Traveling in the Developing World" | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 07/17/13 | Philadelphia |
Bipartisan Public Policy Center Presents A National Conversation on American UnityPresented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center July 23, 2013 Join elected officials, Washington insiders, and volunteer leaders for an afternoon of conversation about public service, including:
- how to remove barriers to participation in elective politics,
- how to create new avenues for public service,
- and how the polarization of politics is discouraging young people from engaging in the civic conversation.
Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell will join discussions on public service with Sen. Olympia Snowe, Sen.... | National Constitution Center | 07/23/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Gary Greenberg | The Book of WoePresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library July 11, 2013 A practicing psychotherapist and science writer, Gary Greenberg probes the intersection of science, politics, and ethics. His book Manufacturing Depression, called “probably the most thoughtful book on depression ever written” (Psychology Today), is an investigation into ideas about suffering, its source, and its relief. Greenberg’s other books include The Self on the Shelf: Recovery Books and the Good Life and The Noble Lie: When Scientists Give the Right Answers for the... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 07/11/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversatin with Cathleen Schine | Fin & Lady | with Susan Choi | My EducationPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library July 16, 2013 Cathleen Schine is the author of the novels The Love Letter, which was adapted into a film starring Kate Capshaw, and Rameau’s Niece, which was adapted into the movie The Misadventures of Margaret starring Parker Posey. Schine’s other novels include Alice in Bed, To the Bird House, The Evolution of Jane, She is Me, The New Yorkers, and the recent “sparkling, crisp, clever, deft, hilarious, and deeply affecting” (New York Times) bestseller, The Three Weissmanns of... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 07/16/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Daniel James Brown | The Boys in the BoatPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library July 18, 2013 In his meticulously researched books, Daniel James Brown outlines the courage and bravery of unfamiliar characters in the most harrowing sagas of American history. Under a Flaming Sky tells the dramatic story of the 2,000 people trapped in the Great Hinckley fire storm of 1894. The Indifferent Stars Above—a New York Times Editor’s Pick—retraces the footsteps of Sarah Graves, a young newlywed who joined the ill-fated Donner Party of California-bound pioneers. Set against the... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 07/18/13 | Philadelphia |
| "Protect Yourself: What Seniors Need To Know About Fraud, Scams and Identity Theft" | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 07/24/13 | Philadelphia |
Mega-Bad Movie Night: Night of the LepusPresented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 27, 2013 Join us at the Academy after hours to watch some “awesomely awful” movies. The Academy's own experts will be onstage to comment on the many scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000!
In this installment, we'll be showing Night of the Lepus. | Academy of Natural Sciences | 06/27/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Daniel Bergner | What Do Women Want?Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library July 23, 2013 “An eloquent witness” with “a journalist's eye for the telling moment” (The New Yorker), Daniel Bergner is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine. His works of nonfiction include The Other Side of Desire, which probed the nature of ecstasy and sexual identity; In the Land of Magic Soldiers, a Los Angeles Times Best Book of the Year, which portrayed a world of beauty, horror, and redemption in war-ravaged Sierra Leone and received an Overseas Press Club... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 07/23/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Chuck Klosterman | I Wear the Black HatPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library July 25, 2013 “One of America’s top cultural critics” (Entertainment Weekly), and “The Ethicist” for The New York Times Magazine, Chuck Klosterman scrutinizes pop culture, rock music, and sports, blending his analysis with self-interrogation and unbounded imagination. His New York Times bestselling books include Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs; Eating the Dinosaur; and The Visible Man. His debut book, Fargo Rock City, a heavy metal memoir, received the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award.... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 07/25/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Beth Kephart | Handling the Truth: On the Writing of MemoirPresented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library August 6, 2013 “A linguistic Midas—everything she puts to paper is golden” (Family Circle), Beth Kephart is the author of more than a dozen books, including five memoirs, several acclaimed novels for young readers, and Flow, an autobiography of the Schuylkill River. Her first memoir A Slant of Sun was a National Book Award finalist and a Salon.com Best Book of the Year. Her many honors include a National Endowment for the Arts grant, a Pew Fellowships in the Arts grant, and the Speakeasy... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 08/06/13 | Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Clark DeLeon | Pennsylvania Curiosities (Volume Four)Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library August 8, 2013 “Philadelphia’s favorite columnist” (Philadelphia Magazine), Clark DeLeon wrote “The Scene,” a beloved daily column in The Philadelphia Inquirer, for 20 years. In 2012, DeLeon returned to the Inquirer with a column entitled “A thousand heartfelt reasons to love Philadelphia” and a mission: “To love my city out loud. To help you love our city the way I do, by describing it the way I feel it, see it, experience it.” He is a longtime... | Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library | 08/08/13 | Philadelphia |
| Saturdays @ SCEE | Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education | 06/01/13-
08/31/13 | Philadelphia |
National Urban League ConferencePresented by The National Urban League at Pennsylvania Convention Center July 24-July 27, 2013 For four days in July newsmakers, policy makers, and business and community leaders from across the country will converge on Philadelphia, PA, for the 2013 National Urban League Conference. With exciting sessions and numerous opportunities for professional development and networking, the Conference promises to be an enriching and inspiring experience.The National Urban League works to provide economic empowerment, educational opportunities and the guarantee of civil rights for the... | The National Urban League | 07/24/13-
07/27/13 | Philadelphia |
Learning to See at PAFAPresented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) July 16-August 8, 2013 This eight session introductory course held in the PAFA galleries will help students address the following questions: What should I look for when viewing a work of art? What is the artist trying to communicate? What is my role in this communication? The class will be held in the galleries of PAFA with visits to the Philadelphia Museum of Art. While the class will focus on American art, (with specific attention to the works of female artists from the PAFA collection and the time limited... | Violette de Mazia Foundation | 07/16/13-
08/08/13 | Philadelphia |
| Storytime at the Morris Arboretum | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 06/25/13 | Philadelphia |
ULI Place Making 2013: New Drivers. New Partners – 2 Day EventPresented by Urban Land Institute Philadelphia at Hilton Inn at Penn June 24-June 25, 2013 The Urban Land Institute’s Place Making 2013 meeting will convene the diverse players necessary to make mixed-use and transit-oriented development work. You will find partners for new projects, practical examples of what is working in today’s economic climate, and cutting-edge research on demographic and financing trends. For the event’s agenda and more information visit: ULI’s Place Making 2013 meeting will convene the diverse players necessary to make mixed-use and... | Urban Land Institute Philadelphia | 06/24/13-
06/25/13 | Philadelphia |
"The Men Who Lost America" An Evening with Historian Andrew Jackson O'Shaughnessy. Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch October 2, 2013 he author evaluates the role of British leadership in the outcome of the Revolutionary War. It was a war that Britain seemingly should have won as a major military power. It is therefore commonly assumed that failure must have been due to the incompetence of the commanders and the politicians who are ridiculed in fiction and in movies. Although less crudely presented, such caricatures even permeate scholarly literature. The talk will challenge the stereotypes and offer a very different... | Free Library of Philadelphia | 10/02/13 | Philadelphia |
S. Rachmaninoff - "Francesca da Rimini"Presented by Russian Opera Workshop at Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater June 24-June 27, 2013 Russian Opera Workshop, a Philadelphia-based unique training program for professional opera singers from across the United States, presents a series of free public performances of Sergey Rachmaninoff’s "Francesca da Rimini" (Philadelphia premiere) and rarely heard scene from P.Tchaikovsky’s unfinished opera "Romeo and Juliet", in the opera-in-concert setting. Artistic Director Ghenady Meirson at the piano.
The performance of "Francesca da... | Russian Opera Workshop | 06/24/13-
06/27/13 | Philadelphia |
