Frankford Avenue First Friday

05-01-2009 - 01-01-2037

Friday

New Kensington Community Development Corporation

http://www.frankfordavearts.org

Various Locations -

Admission: All events are free

Start Time(s): **First Fridays only Galleries typically open between 5pm-6pm 5:30pm is suggested as the best time to arrive

Join Fishtown and Kensington for a night of art and culture Gritty neighborhoods with a unique artistic culture open themselves up, with galleries, bars and restaurants open late Check out the official website for individual gallery listings the week before First Friday

City of Numbers: mixtape of a city

01-22-2010 - 02-21-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

InterAct Theatre Company

http://www.interacttheatre.org/2009-2010-feature-2.html

Adrienne Theatre - Mainstage - 2030 Sansom Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $25(Tues-Fri) $29(Sat-Sun) $29(Opening Night Tickets-No discounts apply) $16(Preview-No discounts apply) SENIOR TICKETS(Available to seniors 65+) $22(Tues-Fri) $25(Sat-Sun) STUDENT TICKETS(Available to students with valid student ID) $18(Tues-Fri) $20(Sat-Sun) $10 (Student Rush)

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http://www.interacttheatre.org/box-office-launch.html

Start Time(s):

Originating with a collaboration between InterAct and the City of Philadelphia’s Mural Arts Program (funded by a grant from the Violette de Mazia Foundation), CITY OF NUMBERS was created by playwright Sean Christopher Lewis as part of an outreach effort in which he interviewed lifetime inmates at Graterford Prison about their work as mural artists Since its early beginnings, CITY OF NUMBERS has grown into a dynamic one-man tour de force performance that interweaves the stories of dozens of Philadelphians - from convicted murderers to victims’ relatives to physicians to artists to community leaders to Mayor Michael Nutter A sobering, moving, and ultimately uplifting portrait of a city gripped by violent crime, CITY OF NUMBERS reveals both the sharp divisions and deep sense of community that define the City of Brotherly Love

Rittenhouse Square Fine Art Show: 79th Annual June

06-04-2010 - 06-06-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Association

http://RittenhouseSquareArt.org

Rittenhouse Square - S 18th Street and Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Friday & Saturday - 11 am-7 pm Sunday - 11 am-5 pm

More than 140 regional and nationally recognized artists from all over the country will "Circle the Square" at historic and beuatiful Rittenhouse Square at 18th & Walnut Streets in Philadelphia This is a well respected outdoor art exhibit of only original artwork and the oldest of its kind in the entire country No reproductions will be available

Kalachakra Tibetan Sand Mandala: An Offering to the City of Philadelphia from Venerable Losang Samten

10-26-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday

Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia

http://www.tibetanbuddhist.org

Gershman Y - 401 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19147

Admission: FREE!

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Start Time(s): Sundays-Tuesdays @ 9 am-6 pm

This colorful and most intricate of all Tibetan sand mandalas, the Kalachakra mandala, will be created over a period of four weeks, 5 days per week by Ven Losang Samten, former attendant to the 14th Dalai Lama, Philadelphia resident, and internationally recognized master of this art form All are welcome to come and observe as Ven Samten creates this peace offering to the City of Philadelphia The evolving work will further serve as the theme for an exciting series of arts and cultural events also taking place at the Gershman Y including performances by local and international dancers, musicians, filmmakers and scholars, including: Group Motion Dance Company, University of the Arts, Tibetan Buddhist Monks, and many others All corresponding events listed separately

Paper Works!

10-01-2009 - 01-15-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Art in City Hall

http://phila.gov/artincityhall

City Hall - City Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday through Friday, 8 am-5pm

Paper Works! features the work of 20 Philadelphia area artists working in the medium of paper The exhibit runs through January 15, 2010 on the second and fourth floors of City Hall, NE corner

Cut the Craft Arts and Crafts Show

11-21-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Saturday

Cut the Craft! Arts and Crafts Show

http://www.sardineclothing.com/CTC/

Cut the Craft! - 376 Shurs Lane Philadelphia PA 19128

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am-7 pm on Saturday 11 am-5 pm on Sunday

These are not your Grandma’s doilies! Discover one-of-a-kind, sustainable crafts from 30 local and regional artists Unexpected finds, including reclaimed clothing, upcycled jewelry, eco-totes,plush toys, screen-printing and more! Takes place indoors on November 21 thru 22nd at 376 Shurs Lane, Manayunk 

2009 PAFA Holiday Student Print Sale

12-04-2009 - 12-04-2009

Friday

Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA)

http://www.pafa.org

Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) - 118 N Broad Street, N Broad Street & Cherry Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!!

Start Time(s): 5:30-8:30 pm

Printmaking Department's Annual Holiday Print Sale Exclusive Members' Shopping Hour Purchase original prints by PAFA students, all for under $100! This is the place to find that perfect holiday gift 

Opening reception of Mel Leipzig: Life Observed

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery

http://www.drexel.edu/westphal/gallery

Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design - 33rd Street and Market Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): Programming: December 2nd (Wednesday) Ibsen In the Afternoon: A Reading an Enemy of the People in the Leonard Pearlstein Lobby of Nesbitt from 12-3 pm Artist Lecture (prior to the opening) in Stein Auditorium from 5:30-6 pm Opening Reception in Leonard Pearlstein Gallery: 6-8 pm

Nationally acclaimed painter, Mel Leipzig will be celebrated as a Rankin Scholar in a series of Drexel University events focused on his lifelong involvement with the arts An exhibition at Leonard Pearlstein Gallery will feature twelve portraits that showcase Mr Leipzig’s characteristic attention to detail and unique four-color approach to observational painting in acrylic Renowned for capturing his subjects amongst the minutia of their daily lives, Mel Leipzig investigates the unique environments of his creative contemporaries– from artists to architects, actors to family members As a part of this special exhibition, Mel Leipzig will be on-site creating his latest work, a painting of Drexel’s Ellen Forman Dance Studio featuring faculty and students from Drexel’s new dance major This is a unique opportunity to observe the artist at work as he creates this new painting prior to his exhibition The work-in-progress will be previewed during the reception for the artist In addition, in honor of Mel, who is a member of the Ibsen Society of America, Drexel will present Ibsen In The Afternoon: A Reading of Henrik Ibsen’s An Enemy of The People  

The Art of Recovery

11-16-2009 - 11-30-2009

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Renfrew Center

Keiserman JCC Family Hall - 45 Haverford Rd Wynnewood PA

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

“The Art of Recovery” is an art exhibit featuring more than 50 original works of art created by current and past patients of the Renfrew Center, the nation’s first and largest network of eating disorder treatment facilities, as part of its art therapy program The center frequently uses art as part of a comprehensive eating disorder treatment program because it offers patients a way to give voice to their innermost thoughts and feelings in a safe, creative way Works included in the exhibit are from various mediums, each depicting a different aspect of the recovery process

Costume Exhibit - National Opera Week

11-11-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Opera Company of Philadelphia

http://www.operaphila.org/backend/News/csNews.cgi?database=wings%2edb&command=viewone&id=47

King of Prussia Mall - 160 N Gulph Road King of Prussia PA 19406

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 10 am

As part of the Opera Company of Philadelphia's celebration of National Opera Week, a costume exhibit of some of the Company’s most ornate and beautiful original costumes, designed by Costume Designer Richard St Clair, will be hosted by Neiman Marcus and King of Prussia Mall Plaza from November 11 – 22 St Clair has been with the Opera Company for 20 years, and the exhibit shares the fine art behind building couture costumes for the diva The costumes will be on display in the King of Prussia Plaza, at the Lord & Taylor Court on the Lower Level and in the area in front of Neiman Marcus, also on the Lower Level

Men In Pearls, A Preview

11-21-2009 - 12-19-2009

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Park House Coffee

http://www.parkhousecafe.com/

Park House Coffee - 20 E Sellers Ave Ridley Park PA 19078

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Monday-Friday 7 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 7 am-5 pm

Technology has taken over every aspect of life, at times this includes art Roni Cibischino takes a classic approach on her debut exhibit, Men in Pearls, A Preview No Photoshop or even digital prints included, just a good eye and some film Her photographs are part of an ongoing project analyzing and pushing the limits of gender The one subject images were skillfully shot in color For each piece the viewer must look past the obvious and delve deep between the lines to understand the symbolism and message portrayed The artist effortlessly and elegantly portrays a re-identification of gender Although a unique selection was chosen for the Park House Café, many more sides of gender are and will continue to be explored in the completed work The multi-faceted artist is sharing her exhibit with the greater Philadelphia area; hosting an opening on November 21 (the exhibit will run until December 19) This event is free and open to the public It is a chance to discover the work of an emerging and vastly talented young artist

Dedication Ceremony

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Souderton-Telford Main Streets

Souderton Parking Plaza - Main Street Souderton PA 18964

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 11 am

Dedication Ceremony for the new Wayne Trapp Sculpture in the Parking Plaza on Main Street, Souderton the Indian Valley Arts Foundation will conduct a public ceremony to dedication the sculpture to the community

51st Annual Holiday Parade Come join the community for this local heritage tradition

Telford Holiday Celebration

12-11-2009 - 12-11-2009

Friday

Souderton-Telford Main Streets

http://www.stmainst.org

Souderton-Telford Main Streets - Souderton and Telford Boroughs PA

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Free concert by Tara Lynn at St Paul's Lutheran Church followed by Caroling with Carousel Productions Children's Group and the Tree Lighting as well as a visit from Santa at the Marketplace at Telford Station Donations for the Jessica Leshinskie Memorial Food and Gift Drive will be accepted

The Korean Years Opening

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

The Slingluff Gallery

http://www.slingluffgallery.com

The Slingluff Gallery - 11 W Girard Avenue Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6-9 pm

Photography by the late Karl P Slingluff portrays another side of war An avid photographer, Karl was drafted to the Korean War This retrospective of photos shows a glimpse of history that isn't usually seen Karl Slingluff shot thousands of slides while in Korea, which preserved his photos making this show possible Jonathan and Leigh Slingluff, owners of The Slingluff Gallery, have selected photos that show the talent of Karl In Karl’s memory, The Slingluff Gallery is donating a percentage of all sales to Williamson Free School for Mechanical Trades in Media, PA, where he attended The opening reception for this show is on December 5, 2009 from 6-9 pm and runs until December 27th

The Korean Years

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

The Slingluff Gallery

http://www.slingluffgallery.co

The Slingluff Gallery - 11 W Girard Avenue Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6-9 pm

Photography by the late Karl P Slingluff portrays another side of war An avid photographer, Karl was drafted to the Korean War This retrospective of photos shows us a glimpse of history that isn't usually seen Karl Slingluff shot thousands of slides while in Korea, which preserved his photos making this show possible Jonathan and Leigh Slingluff, owners of The Slingluff Gallery, have selected photos that show the talent of Karl In Karl