| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Paul Ehrlich: Can We Get Needed Population Shrinkage in Time?Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 14, 2012 Noted Stanford University ecologist Professor Paul Ehrlich will discuss the environmental and social impacts related to the current strain on Earth's carrying capacity. He will suggest how issues ranging from climate disruption and toxification of the planet to increasing odds of vast epidemics and nuclear resource wars can impact this strain. Ehrlich will present potential solutions, such as controlling population growth through women’s empowerment, rethinking economic ideals, and... | Academy of Natural Sciences | 06/14/12 | 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 |
Joseph Holston: Exhibit Walk-Through for Art StudentsPresented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia June 9, 2012 Printmaker Joseph Holston is known for his carefully crafted black and white etchings, colorful screenprints, and emotive collagraphs featuring jazz musicians, fishermen, church ladies, boatmen, and more. Join Holston as he discusses his varied techniques and artistic perspective during this very special walkthrough of his exhibition, Limited Editions: Joseph Holston Prints, 1974-2010, A Retrospective for student artists from local colleges and universities. (High school students,... | African American Museum in Philadelphia | 06/09/12 | Philadelphia |
Alice Paul Goes to CollegePresented by Alice Paul Institute at Paulsdale June 28, 2012 Historian J. D. Zahniser discusses Alice Paul's diary of her freshman year at Swarthmore College. | Alice Paul Institute | 06/28/12 | Mount Laurel |
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 |
Transit of Venus Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 1-June 10, 2012 On Tuesday, June 5th, the world will witness a rare astronomical event. It is called a Transit of Venus. The planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun, beginning at about 6 pm in Philadelphia. This won't happen again until 2117, so this is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
From June 1st-10th, the American Philosophical Society Museum will be presenting an exhibition of rare scientific instruments, including the telescope David Rittenhouse built to... | American Philosophical Society Museum | 06/01/12-
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| Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens | American Philosophical Society Museum | 06/01/12 | Philadelphia |
History SailPresented by American Sailing Tours at Pier 24 April 22-October 29, 2012 Learn about the Delaware River's contribution to the growth of America's first city. From Swedish settlers of the early 17th century to William Penn's city of neighborhoods, from the American revolution to the industrial revolution, from a shipbuilding center to a major modern shipping port, the Delaware River has long been the lifeblood of Philadelphia. Sail back in time and learn about the people, ships and commerce that built Philadelphia and America. | American Sailing Tours | 04/22/12-
10/29/12 | Philadelphia |
Us. Pop-Up Gallery Installations by Anonymous Bodies and FidgetPresented by anonymous bodies || art collective at Christ Church Neighborhood House May 23-May 26, 2012 Pop-up gallery: Rehearsing The Body installations with live DJs, brunch, lectures, and video.
May 23rd (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 24th (FREE): Open rehearsal with fidget
May 25 (FREE): Open rehearsal with anonymous bodies and DJ TBA
May 26th (FREE, Suggested Donation $10-$20): Performance Lecture Brunch with Avalon Clare & Emily Ackerman (NEW RADIO) and performances by La Musique de la Résistance w/ DJs Ryan Hancock & Mike Z,... | anonymous bodies || art collective | 05/23/12-
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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 |
Society Hill and Old CityPresented by Athenaeum of Philadelphia at Athenaeum of Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Robert Morris Skaler, Society Hill and Old City. In the 18th century, Society Hill was home to wealthy merchants and many members of the federal government. In Old City, artisans and workmen lived and worked in small row houses like those on Elfreth’s Alley. As Philadelphia developed, it abandoned its Colonial center. Almost forgotten by 1900, Society Hill’s once gracious houses had become run-down tenements, shops, and warehouses. Yet, at the same time, Society Hill remained... | Athenaeum of Philadelphia | 06/07/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
Philadelphia 2112 - Population, Politics & The EconomyPresented by Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch May 23, 2012 What will life in Philadelphia be like a century from now in 2112? Urban affairs expert Dr. Richardson Dilworth of Drexel University offers informed speculation about Philly politics, the state of the economy and the composition of our population 100 years from now. This is the first in a series of four programs about life in our city in the year 2112. | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
Philadelphia 2112- Philanthropy & The Arts ScenePresented by Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch May 30, 2012 What will life in Philadelphia be like a century from now in the year 2112? WHYY-FM Arts & Culture Reporter Peter Crimmins explores how the relationship between philanthropies and local arts organizations might be different in 2112. He may also offer some guesses about the state of the cultural scene here a 100 years from now. This is the second in a series of four programs exploring what life in Philly may be like in 2112. | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
| Philadelphia 2112 - The Battle Against Crime | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 06/20/12 | Philadelphia |
| Philadelphia 2112-The Professional Sports Scene | Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library | 06/27/12 | Philadelphia |
Facets: Michael Smith and Linda BilletPresented by Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio at Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio May 9-June 9, 2012 Cerulean Arts is pleased to present Facets, featuring the work of artists Michael Smith and Linda Billet. While working in different media, both artists utilize shape, color, pattern and texture to create intriguing pieces.
The abstract paintings by Michael Smith often start with a memory; distanced by time, these figments are realigned converging disparate places and events. With a background in printmaking, Smith is drawn to pattern and flat forms yet the combination... | Cerulean Arts Gallery and Studio | 05/09/12-
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Surviving Solo ParentingPresented by Church of St. Thomas of Villanova at Church of St. Thomas of Villanova May 29, 2012 The Family Life Comittee of the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Community invites all single parents to a lecture with Stephen Treat, D.Min, LMFT.
Dr. Treat is a Senior Therapist and former CEO of the Council for Relationships, the nation’s oldest and largest counseling agency.
No RSVP is necessary. Questions? Please contact Kelly Clarke at kclarke9@verizon.net or 484-250-2261. | Church of St. Thomas of Villanova | 05/29/12 | Villanova |
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-
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What’s In Your Genes? An Event Celebrating Personalized MedicinePresented by Coriell Institute for Medical Research at Union League of Philadelphia May 23, 2012 Join Coriell Institute and business, healthcare, and government leaders to celebrate the promise of personalized medicine and recognize three highly-respected honorees. The evening begins with an educational lecture by honoree Dr. Howard McLeod, a leading expert in pharmacogenomics (an area of medicine examining the influence of genetics in a patient’s response to medication), and Coriell’s President and CEO, Dr. Michael Christman who will highlight the Coriell Personalized... | Coriell Institute for Medical Research | 05/23/12 | Philadelphia |
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 |
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 |
| Book Signing with Edie Weinstein | Doylestown Bookshop | 06/02/12 | Doylestown |
Debbie Dadey FIRST FRIDAY Book SigningPresented by Doylestown Bookshop at Doylestown Bookshop June 1, 2012 Debbie Dadey, author of the amazingly popular ADVENTURES OF THE BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS book series will be here to sign copies of her lastest book series MERMAID TALES. The first two books are available now! In this start to a new series starring Shelly the mermaid, a classroom conflict is no fun—even when school is 20,000 leagues under the sea. It’s MerGirl Shelly Siren’s first day at a new school, and she is nervous from the tip of her head to the end of her... | Doylestown Bookshop | 06/01/12 | Doylestown |
Book Signing w/Jeannette FuscoPresented by Doylestown Bookshop at Doylestown Bookshop May 26, 2012 Author Jeannette Fusco will talk about her breathtaking story of Long Beach Island, Seagate House.
Ella treasures her childhood summers at her ancestral home, Seagate House, located on the shores of Long Beach Island, a beautiful barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean, off the New Jersey coast. In this generations-old house, she finds a haven of rich tales that tell stories of her brave ancestors who crossed the perilous ocean in fairy tale ships that Ella has seen only in... | Doylestown Bookshop | 05/26/12 | Doylestown |
| Historical Lecture on Lenape Indians | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/30/12 | Doylestown |
Historical Lecture on William Edgar GeilPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Doylestown Historical Society June 1, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration Professor Robert LaFleur, author and the country's leading expert on Geil will talk about Doylestown's most unknown celebrity. Geil (1885-1925) was an explorer, author, photographer and world renown lecturer. He was the first westerner to completely traverse the Great Wall of China. He is well known in China but not in his own hometown. The "Geil house" is a 30 room mansion located just south of town on Rt. 611. Come learn about... | Doylestown Historical Society | 06/01/12 | Doylestown |
Historical Lecture on the Civil WarPresented by Doylestown Historical Society and Doylestown Bicentennial Committee at Doylestown Historical Society May 31, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration Dick Neddenriep will portray Lt.Edwin Fretz, a 104th PA Volunteer Union officer. The 104th was made up primarily of Bucks County recruits. Lt. Fretz participated in many Civil War campaigns with the regiment. Both before and after the war, he was employed as a printer by W.W.H. Davis, editor and owner of the local Doylestown Democrat newspaper. Davis also served as the regiment's commanding colonel. Edwin Fretz is buried in Doylestown... | Doylestown Historical Society | 05/31/12 | Doylestown |
| An Evening With Kal Rudman | Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design | 05/30/12 | Philadelphia |
| Gospel Choir Annual Night of Ministries | Drexel University - Mandell Theater | 06/02/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: ObsessedPresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia August 13, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 08/13/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: DetoursPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage June 26, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 06/26/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite MistakePresented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 11, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 06/11/12 | Philadelphia |
First Person Arts StorySlam: In TransitPresented by First Person Arts at L'Etage July 24, 2012 First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told! | First Person Arts | 07/24/12 | Philadelphia |
