First Fridays On Vine

08-05-2005 - 08-06-2010

Jose Sebourne Graphic Design

Jose Sebourne Graphic Design - 1209 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: 5

Start Time(s):

First Friday on Vine is an artistic venue that supports and celebrates the Philadelphia art scene Stop by every 1st Friday of the month from 7 to 10 PM to celebrate art through free form expressions of poetry, spoken word, and music An eclectic mix of local poets, musicians, storytellers and artists get together for open mike with students, insurance agents, stock brokers, laborers, nurses, merchants and anyone else who has an appreciation for art

Join Chef Joseph Poon for an insider's tour of this vibrant community and learn about the history, culture and food of Chinatown Chef Joseph Poon's team serves a full lunch or dinner Your visit includes a Tai Chi demonstration, a Chinese vegetable carving lesson and walking tour of the chef's community including stops at a fortune cookie factory, Chinese herbal medicine shop, Chinese place of worship, a Chinese bakery, Asian grocery store, fish market and more (Stops vary depending upon timing)

Reservations are required The tour is FREE! for children ages 5 and under and half-price for children ages 6-10 Group rates are available

Emeline Hawkins: Her Journey from Slavery to Freedom on the Underground Railroad

01-16-2009 - 12-31-2009

Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affai

http://history.delaware.gov/ncch_exhibits_press.shtml

New Castle Court House Museum - 211 Delaware Street New Castle DE 19720

Admission: 0

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An exhibit chronicling the compelling story of Emeline Hawkins and her family, and their 1845 odyssey on the Underground Railroad from slavery in Maryland, through Delaware, to freedom in Pennsylvania

Painted Metaphors: The Pottery and Politics of the Ancient Maya

04-05-2009 - 01-31-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

http://paintedmetaphors.museum.upenn.edu/

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology - 3260 South Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Admission donation: $10 adults; $7 seniors; $6 students with ID, children 6 to 17 Free for children 5 and younger, Penncard holders, Penn Museum members

Start Time(s): Tuesday through Saturday, 10am to 4:30pm Sunday, 1 to 5pm

Penn Museum's unique collection of brilliantly painted Chama vessels opens a window into the lives of the ordinary Maya of 1,300 years ago, and the way they dealt with the challenge of forced change

Open Mic Extravaganza

06-09-2009 - 12-29-2009

Tuesday

Helium Comedy Club

http://www.heliumcomedy.com

Helium Comedy Club - 2031 Sansom Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: FREE

215-496-9001

http://www.heliumcomedy.com

Start Time(s): Sign-ups for performers are from 6-7 pm, the show will begin at 8 pm

Helium Comedy Club is proud to present their Open Mic Extravaganza! In Philadelphia, “Open Mics” have been much maligned in recent years, as there have been many incarnations, but none that truly embodied the spirit of this show, mixing pros and amateurs in a way where everyone benefits from their stage time, including the audience So please join Helium every Tuesday for an Open Mic that features hilarity in all forms!

2nd Saturday Media

07-02-2009 - 01-01-2037

Saturday

Media Arts Council

http://www.mediaartscouncil.org/saturdays.htm

Media Borough - Downtown Media Media PA 19063

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 6:00 to 9:00 pm Second Saturday of every month

Stroll the streets of Media the 2nd Saturday of every month and enjoy the art, live music and after-hours shopping! Over 40 businesses on and around State Street in Media stay open late as part of this free arts event From 6:00 to 9:00 pm, shops, galleries, museums and cafes host local musicians or display the work of local artists

Click here to view all 2nd Sat Event listings

Drum Circle

08-07-2009 - 01-01-2037

Friday

Seven Stones

http://sevenstonesgallery.com/home.htm

Seven Stones - 212 W State Street Media PA 19063

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 1st Friday of every month @ 8pm

Seven Stones gallery and storefront hosts a spirited drum circle on the first Friday of every month

Soweto Gospel Choir

01-30-2010 - 01-30-2010

Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $20-$55

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Back by popular demand after its 2006 Philadelphia Debut! Hailing from South Africa and praised for its performances with artists such as Diana Ross, Celine Dion, Peter Gabriel and Queen, the Grammy award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir is an awe-inspiring vocal ensemble, performing in eight different languages, in an exuberant program of tribal, traditional and popular African gospel Earthy rhythms, rich harmonies, and charismatic a capella performances combine to uplift the soul and express South Africa’s great hopes for the future

Habib Koit

03-14-2010 - 03-14-2010

Sunday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $20-$40

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): 7 pm

From the West African nation of Mali, singer and guitarist Habib Koité is one of Africa’s most beloved and popular musicians Famous for his unique approach to playing the guitar and his ability to blend all styles of music with the ancient traditions of Mali, Habib Koité has been hailed as Mali’s “biggest pop star” by Rolling Stone Performing selections from his newest album, Afriki, the charisma and magnetism of Habib Koité will speak to your soul and translate across all cultures

Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir

04-30-2010 - 04-30-2010

Friday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater - 3680 Walnut Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $20-$40

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Get your groove on with Linda Tillery and the Cultural Heritage Choir and embark on an illuminating and highly spirited journey of African American history An original member of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra, Tillery and her quartet of singers weave field shouts, spirituals, blues, gospel, work songs, R&B, funk and jazz together into a joyous cultural exploration that’s perfect for the whole family

Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series:Impressionisme/Japonisme

05-19-2010 - 05-19-2010

Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series

http://www.dolcesuono.com

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - 2125 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Tickets $15 Students/Seniors $10 Tickets available at the door

267-252-1803

DolceSuonoSeries@aol.com

http://www.dolcesuono.com

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series presents "Impressionisme/Japonisme," a concert exploring the crosscultural influences among Europe, the United States, and Japan in the 19th to 20th centuries via repertoire for flute, viola, and harp Dolce Suono ensemble musicians Mimi Stillman, flute, Burchard Tang, viola and Coline-Marie Orliac, harp, will perform music by Debussy, Ravel, Bax, Takemitsu, and Rochberg The Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series has been dazzling audiences and invigorating the music world since its founding by flutist and Artistic Director Mimi Stillman in 2005 Dolce Suono engages the audience in chamber music at a profound level through innovative, dynamic programming spanning Baroque to contemporary music, talks and panel discussions by performers, scholars, and guest composers, and post-concert Meet-the-Artists 

Gira Musical: Spain and Latin America

12-09-2009 - 12-09-2009

Wednesday

Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series

http://www.dolcesuono.com

First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia - 2125 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: Tickets $15 Students/Seniors $10 Tickets available at the door

267-252-1803

DolceSuonoSeries@aol.com

http://www.dolcesuono.com

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

The Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series presents "Gira Musical: Spain and Latin America" featuring the music of composers Arriaga, Ginastera, Moncayo, and the premiere of a new arrangement of Piazzolla's Maria de Buenos Aires by Tim Ribchester Performers include Noah Geller and Paul Arnold, violins; Burchard Tang, viola; Priscilla Lee, cello; Mimi Stillman, flute; Allen Krantz, guitar; Ranaan Meyer, double bass; Tim Ribchester, piano, with narrators Gerardo Razumney, Ronni L Gordon, and David M Stillman The Dolce Suono Chamber Music Concert Series has been dazzling audiences and invigorating the music world since its founding by flutist and Artistic Director Mimi Stillman in 2005 Dolce Suono presents highly acclaimed chamber music concerts at First Unitarian Church in Philadelphia and throughout the region, and educational outreach partnerships with Philadelphia public schools 

Burma, Reflections on a Hidden Land

02-15-2010 - 02-16-2010

Monday, Tuesday

West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning

http://www.wcupa.edu/traveladventures

West Chester University - Sykes Building - Sykes Theater - 110 W Rosedale Avenue West Chester PA 19383

Admission: Tickets $800, available at the door or held via phone or email request No credit cards No reserved seats

610-436-2155 or 610-696-2282

arengert@wcupa.edu

Start Time(s): 7:00 pm

Film maker extraordinaires Patricia Keith and Sean Cassidy, on tour from the West Coast, bring us the land once known as Burma Today it is Myanmar, but still it is largely hidden behind the gold and silk curtain that tourists can peek around Patricia Keith and Sean Cassidy's cameras take us behind the façade We’ll go off the beaten path to see the ruins of Bagan, to visit an orphanage rebuilding after a typhoon, and to get up close in meeting some of the people Come explore!

Iran Then and Now

03-01-2010 - 03-02-2010

Monday, Tuesday

West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning

http://www.wcupa.edu/traveladventures

West Chester University - Sykes Building - Sykes Theater - 110 W Rosedale Avenue West Chester PA 19383

Admission: Tickets $800, available at the door or held via phone or email request No credit cards No reserved seats

610-436-2155 or 610-696-2282

arengert@wcupa.edu

Start Time(s): 7:00 pm

This is a film exploration of Persia, the exotic land of flying carpets and Arabian nights, and also of Iran, as it is now called, a modern country of 69 million people Through Buddy Hatton’s expert cinematography you'll explore bustling bazaars, admire complex ornamentation of mosques and palaces, discover formidable archaeological sites, enjoy the quiet contemplation of a Persian garden, drive through imposing desert ruins, search for the famous Iranian caviar, and converse with the real people who call this complex and fascinating place home What a unique experience!

Cruising Russia, St Petersburg to Moscow

03-15-2010 - 03-16-2010

Monday, Tuesday

West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning

http://www.wcupa.edu/traveladventures

West Chester University - Sykes Building - Sykes Theater - 110 W Rosedale Avenue West Chester PA 19383

Admission: Tickets $800, available at the door or held via phone or email request No credit cards No reserved seats

610-436-2155 or 610-696-2282

arengert@wcupa.edu

Start Time(s): 7:00 pm

Clint Denn’s fine camerawork takes us on scenic, historic Russian waterways, along the Neva, across two of Europe's largest lakes, Lake Ladoga and Lake Onega, down the Volga - Baltic Waterway From the mega-views of modern skyscrapers to the personal visit in a Russian home for breakfast, we’ll have interesting peeks into the enchantment of this complex land Join this spectacular voyage through the heart of Russia!

Hidden Jerusalem

03-29-2010 - 03-30-2010

Monday, Wednesday

West Chester University - Department of Geography and Planning

http://www.wcupa.edu/traveladventures

West Chester University - Sykes Building - Sykes Theater - 110 W Rosedale Avenue West Chester PA 19383

Admission: Tickets $800, available at the door or held via phone or email request No credit cards No reserved seats

610-436-2155 or 610-696-2282

arengert@wcupa.edu

Start Time(s): 7:00 pm

Come meet Dave Banks, winner of 3 Emmys and 2 International Monitor awards He takes us well beyond the sacred sites of Jerusalem Come view rarely seen footage of the interior of the Dome of the Rock’s shrine, explore labyrinth of tunnels, arches, and passageways that have remained untouched for centuries, and experience other fresh impressions of this ancient city! Don’t miss this one!

The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) proudly presents New American Voices, an exhibition featuring the work of five recent artists-in-residence: Robert Chambers of Miami, Florida; Tommy Joseph of Sitka, Alaska; Rubén Ortiz-Torres of Los Angeles, California; Bill Smith of O’Fallon, Illinois; and Marie Watt of Portland, Oregon

First Friday- Old City

09-04-2009 - 09-10-2010

Friday

Various Locations

Old City - 2nd Street and Market Street between Front and 4th and Race and Walnut Streets Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission:

Start Time(s):

 On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among the neighborhood’s 40-plus galleries, most of them open from 5 until 9 pm

A casual atmosphere encourages art and people watching, eating at Old City’s many restaurants and just plain mingling There’s diversity both in the crowd and among the galleries, adding flavor to the experience Most galleries can be found between Front and Third, and Market and Vine Streets

Daisy Century performs historical re-enactments  Family Helicopter rides  Give your family, friends, loved ones an experience to remember

Enjoy an afternoon at the Penn Museum and come celebrate the 14th annual free Peace Around the World family-oriented event! Visitors receive a holiday “Passport to Cultures” with an itinerary to visit galleries where Penn Museum International Classroom speakers share holiday traditions of their home countries through music, stories, arts, crafts, games and more The afternoon also features international music and dancing, children’s choirs, exotic face painting, balloon art, international family crafts, and free treats for children!

Hear two Penn Museum researchers offer updates on their latest work! Simon Martin, Associate Curator, American Section, and one of the foremost experts on Maya writing and history, summarizes his work on hieroglyphs of Calakmul, Mexico, the largest city in Classic Maya civilization, and provides details on some of the new finds that are shedding light on the social, cultural and political development there Dr Lauren Ristvet, Dyson Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, talks about Penn Museum’s excavations in Azerbaijan (the first American excavations in that country) at the ancient fortress site of Oglanqala, inhabited between 1200 and 200 BCE Through excavation and survey work, the team is revealing a complex landscape of fortresses, cemeteries and nomadic settlements that are helping to illustrate what it meant to be on the edge of several empires

Quizzo at Intermezzo

10-06-2009 - 12-29-2009

Tuesday

Intermezzo Cafe and Bar

http://www.seanglassisamazing.com/quizzo

Intermezzo Cafe and Bar - 3131 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 9:15 pm

Who says that Tuesday can't be fun? Come out to Quizzo at Intermezzo! Every Tuesday at 9:15 pm With your outrageous hosts: seanglass and the Danny Featuring 3 rounds of nerdtastic fun with video intermissions! 

The Rainbow of Desire

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

Philadelphia Theatre of the Oppressed

http://tophiladelphia.blogspot.com/

Studio 34 - 4522 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia PA

Admission: $15-$35 sliding scale donation No one turned away for lack of funds

215-730-0982

tophilly@gmail.com

Start Time(s): 11 am

The Rainbow of Desire is a family of Theatre of the Oppressed techniques aimed at disarming your most intimate oppressors: those inside your own head In this transformative 5-hour workshop, you will take some of these oppressors out of your head and put them onstage where the whole group can tackle them together

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!

2154463021

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

First Fridays

10-02-2009 - 05-07-2010

Friday

Khmer Art Gallery

http://www.khmerartgallery.com

Khmer Art Gallery - 319 N 11th Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): 5-8 pm

Khmer Art Gallery invites the public to attend First Friday Open Houses, the first Friday of every month, complete with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and cultural discovery Attendees will browse Khmer’s extensive collection of Cambodian art including an astounding assortment of sculptures, paintings, bronze and silver castings, jewelry, textiles and the city’s largest collection of Buddhas Plus, attendees will even have a chance to try one of many Cambodian instruments

Journalist Shenid Bhayroo directs this audio production workshop to help participants develop the skills to be a community journalist and produce radio documentaries The workshop topic is, “Where can we find fresh, healthy foods in West Philadelphia?” Over the course of six weeks, workshop participants learn research and interview techniques, field recording and audio editing, while creating a finished radio documentary, to be broadcast on community radio station WPEB 881 FM

Closer to the Dream

12-14-2009 - 12-14-2009

Monday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/closerdream

The Ibrahim Theater at International House - 3701 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $10; $8 seniors/students; $5 Scribe Members

215-222-4201

inquiry@scribe.org

http://www.ihousephilly.org/programs-film-at-IHouse.htm

Start Time(s): 7 pm

It’s early 2008 With the American presidential campaign gathering steam, an unrelenting roar has been mounting, resonating all the way to Paris, where African-Americanexpatriate filmmaker, Guetty Felin has been living a self-imposed exile for the last 20 years Unable to resist the political turbulence back home, she enlists French husband, Hervé Cohen (co-director) and their two sons 15 year-old Yeelen and Joakim, 11, on a journey to bear witness to the historical grassroots movement that is uniting Americans across party and racial lines And so, what began as a video diary of the political coming of age of their sons, would later turn into an electoral road movie across the country in the quest of rediscovering America and redefining oneself in it

Director Guetty Felin in Person

Stories of Struggle

12-11-2009 - 12-11-2009

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/storiesstruggle

Scribe Video Center - 4212 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

inquiry@scribe.org

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Fordham SDS directed by Bert Shultz In 1969, the members of the Fordham University Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) took over the administration building in protest to the Vietnam War and the militarism of the nation Bert Schultz, an activist and student leader, documented the events with a 16 mm film camera Fordham SDS is a remembrance of that pivotal moment in time, which shaped the lives of the many young who took part in that struggle (2009, 30 minutes) Broken Pots, Broken Dreams directed by Maris Gillette The lives of pottery workers in Jingdezhen, a center of ceramic production for over 500 years, are examined in this documentary by anthropologist-filmmaker, Maris Gillette Changes in China’s economic systems from a system, one with worker benefits and protections, to the current system where each worker must fend for him/herself, has required pottery workers of Jingdezhen to re-deine their lives (2009, 27 minutes)

Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective

10-21-2009 - 01-10-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Philadelphia Museum of Art

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/337.html

Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: Members: Free at all times Adults: $16 Seniors (ages 65 & over): $14 Students (with valid ID): $12 Children (excluding groups) ages 1318: $12 ages 12 & under: Free

(215) 763-8100

visitorservices@philamuseum.org

http://www.philamuseum.org/visit/12-270.html

Start Time(s): Tuesday through Sunday: 10 am-5 pm Friday evenings: until 8:45 pm

In a brief life that endured considerable tragedy, Armenian-born artist Arshile Gorky (1904-1948) built upon the achievements of early modern artists to become a major influence in American art of the post-World-War-II period The first comprehensive retrospective devoted to Gorky in nearly three decades, this exhibition includes 180 paintings, drawings, sculpture and prints drawn from public and private collections throughout the United States and Europe A variety of special events are happening in conjunction with this exhibition, including lectures, films and a "Discover Armenian Art" for children and families

TELLABRATION is a celebration of the art of storytelling that happens around the world every November In Philadelphia this adult concert of stories is sponsored by Keepers of the Culture and Patchwork: A Storytelling GuildThe performance will feature the stories of Linda Goss, Philadelphia's official storyteller and six other tellers The theme for this year is "Somewhere Over The Rainbow"

The Vision of Julie Dash - Program 3

01-13-2010 - 01-13-2010

Wednesday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/visionjuliedash

Scribe Video Center - 4212 Chestnut Street 3rd Floor Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $10 Individual programs $8 students/seniors $5 Scribe members; Series pass

215-222-4201

inquiry@scribe.org

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Perhaps more than any other contemporary filmmaker, Julie Dash and her movies have inspired a generation of women to become filmmakers and also made clear to audiences the possibility of a cinema outside the classic Hollywood paradigm Her impact on the independent film community here in Philadelphia, particularly on mediamakers of color, has been enormous We are honored to have Ms Dash at Scribe as we present a 3-part, 2-day retrospective of her work and also a chance to see some of her current projects

Bliss 2009 : Ultra All Inclusive Caribbean Party

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Caribbeanbeatz

http://bliss.caribbeanbeatz.com

African American Museum of Philadelphia - 701 Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $6000

215-528-5220

caribbeanbeatz@gmail.com

http://www.blissphilly.com

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Philadelphia's premier all-inclusive Caribbean party, BLISS Hosted by CaribbeanBeatz at the African American Museum in Center City in the Historic Philadelphia Area BLISS features Trinidadian Comedian / Actor Susan Kennedy, music by Winston Irie, Marvin T , Daone Skilz, Workshop sounds, special guests Vybz Xpress, Roger Culture, Kendall Irie

The Titan and the Fireflies- New Work by Jason Hackenwerth

10-31-2009 - 11-28-2009

http://2424studios.com/wp/

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Admission:

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 Folding and twisting, folding and twisting, around and around That’s what Jason Hackenwerth will be doing for over a week as he builds The Titan and the Fireflies, opening on Friday October 30 at the Skybox at 2424 Studios

Inspired by the dramatic turn-of-the century industrial space, Curator Eileen Tognini invited Hackenwerth to create his monumental – scale biomorphic sculptural creatures made from balloons to evoke a spirit of wonder and fascination The use of familiar and ordinary objects, yet unconventional by classical standards of art materials to create art, have long been a personal interest of Eileen’s It’s my goal to introduce artists who use unexpected materials that will expand the definition of “what is art”

Objects of Remembrance: A Memoir of American Opportunities and Viennese Dreams

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6 pm

"Objects of Remembrance" brings to life many of the relatives and experiences of author Monroe Price's Viennese ancestors Dr Price is director of the center for global communications studies in the Annenberg School of Communication at the University of Pennsylvania

Freeman goes beyond logistics to prepare women with expert advice on reshaping one's business identity and avoiding costly mistakes His new book, Birthing the Elephant: The Woman's go-for-it! Guide to Overcoming the Big Challenges of Launching a Business mixes his own expert advice with the success stories of other female entrepreneurs

Making Reform Work: The Case for Transforming American Higher Education

12-03-2009 - 12-03-2009

Thursday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 3 pm

Making Reform Work explains why so many previous efforts at reforming higher education have failed Dr Robert Zemsky, Penn Professor and head of the Learning Alliance, offers three rules for successful college and university transformation and explains that improving higher education will require a enhancing the system

A Grand Bargain for Education Reform

12-03-2009 - 12-03-2009

Thursday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6 pm

Coeditors Dr Theordore Hershberg and Claire Robertson-Kraft present an ambitious system for evaluating, compensating, and providing professional development for school teachers and administrators Hershberg is professor of public policy and director of the Center for Greater Philadelphia (CGP) at the University of Pennsylvania Robertson-Kraft is a doctoral student in education policy at Penn and associate director of the CGP

Ars Nova Workshop Presents: Hamiet Bluiett + Kahil El'Zabar

11-20-2009 - 11-20-2009

Friday

Ars Nova Workshop

http://www.arsnovaworkshop.org/events/hamiet-bluiett-kahil-elzabar-11-20-2009

Philadelphia Art Alliance - 251 S 18th Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: General Admission $12; PAA Members FREE

http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail;jsessionid=R9cIohjKQUys0jarCh-cTQ**.node4?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=3012324

Start Time(s): 8 pm

The most prominent baritone saxophonist of his generation, Hamiet Bluiett (b 1940) combines a blunt, modestly inflected attack with a fleet, aggressive technique, and a uniform hugeness of sound that extends from his horn's lowest reaches to far beyond what is usually its highest register In St Louis in the 1960s, Bluiett co-founded the Black Artists' Group (BAG), an artist collective not unlike Chicago's AACM And, in 1969, he moved to New York City to join the Charles Mingus Quintet and the Sam Rivers Large Ensemble In 1976 he co-founded the World Saxophone Quartet (along with two other Black Artists' Group members, Julius Hemphill and Oliver Lake), which soon became jazz music's most renowned saxophone quartet Over the years, Bluiett has also worked with Babatunde Olatunji, Abdullah Ibrahim, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye Kahil El'Zabar (b1953) is one of Chicago's jazz treasures He joined the Association for the Advancement of Creative Musicians (AACM) in the early 1970s, and became its chairman in 1975 He regularly records for Chicago's Delmark Records and, during the 1970s, he formed the acclaimed ensembles Ritual Trio and the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, both of which remain active today El'Zabar has performed alongside a myriad of jazz greats such as Cannonball Adderley, Pharoah Sanders, Archie Shepp and Dizzy Gillespie, but also in the bands of Stevie Wonder and Nina Simone

Women of the World Book Club reads books by international and multicultural women writers The club reads fiction and non-fiction Open to everyone Meets last Tuesdays of the month at 7 pm, but special date for December December's Book: Hungry Woman in Paris by Josefina Lopez

Join Philadelphia author Gail Silver for a presentation from her new kid's picture book that is based on Thich Nhat Hanh's mindfulness practices Gail Silver is also an award-winning yoga studio founder and curriculum developer

An Evening of Arab Music

12-04-2009 - 12-04-2009

Friday

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

http://albustanseeds.org/2009/11/december-4-an-evening-of-arab-music-at-upenn/

University of Pennsylvania - Houston Hall - 3417 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE, Donations gratefully accepted

267-809-3668

ctucker@albustanseeds.org

http://www.albustanseeds.org

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture presents "An Evening of Arab Music" with Adeeb Refela – oud Hanna Khoury – violin Hafez El Ali Kotain – percussion Featuring the Al-Bustan Arab Music Ensemble and Al-Bustan Percussion Ensemble Friday, December 4, 2009, 8 pm, Bodek Lounge, Houston Hall, UPenn Free--donations welcomed light Arab food following the concert Info/RSVP: 267-809-3668 or ctucker@albustanseedsorg Co-Sponsored by Intercultural Journeys, and Penn's Greenfield Intercultural Center, Middle East Center, Music Department, and Penn Arab Student Society

Posters for the People- WPA Posters Exhibition

11-05-2009 - 01-03-2010

National Constitution Center

http://constitutioncenter.org/ncc_exhbt_Posters_for_the_People_633923172437516250.aspx

National Constitution Center - 525 Arch Street Independence Mall Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission:

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 The National Constitution Center will host Posters for the People, an exhibition exploring the social landscape of America during the New Deal through posters created by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) Featuring nearly 300 posters, including originals and reproductions, Posters for the People communicates the values, vision, and vitality of American democracy through art The exhibition, presented in conjunction with Design for Social Impact, will be on display in the Center’s Posterity Hall

Broadway's Best join South Jersey's rising stars onstage in The Nutcracka this December   With a nearly sold out show last, year, The Nutcracka, a Hip Hop version of the classical ballet, presented by, Remix Theater, a South Jersey dance theatre company, has quickly become a new holiday tradition for the whole family In this years performances, South Jersey's young stars are joined by World Renowned artists like, Karen Callaway Williams (Lincoln Center Performer, Touring member of Riverdance), Maurice Chestnut (from Carnegie Hall and Bring in da Noise Bring in da Funk) Fred Vasallo, Co-Director and choreographer, has adapted the classic holiday favorite, "remixed" the story through a new and dynamic perspective which uses a combination of drama, music and urban hip hop dance Fred Vasallo's choreography is pure joy in motion! This production will appeal to a wide variety of audiences both young and old alike - it will certainly inspire a whole new generation of theatergoers! This is a great opportunity to enjoy a new version of a classic holiday event with the whole family in the storybook atmosphere of the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood 

Holiday Concert by the Chester Childrens Chorus

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

Chester Children's Chorus

http://www.chesterchildrenschorus.org

First Pentecostal Holy Church of Chester - 324 Pusey Street Chester PA 19013

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 8 pm

Acclaimed 100-voice chorus will present Gregorian chant, music from Africa, and original gospel This free event welcomes families and children!

Shen Yun Performing Arts

01-02-2010 - 01-03-2010

Sunday, Saturday

Greater Philadelphia Asian Culture Center

http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/

Academy of Music - 240 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $35-$129

215-893-1999 215-475-4492

groups@gp-acc.org

http://www.academyofmusic.org

Start Time(s): Sat, January 2, 7:30 pm Sun, January 3, 2 pm

Shen Yun Performing Arts with live orchestra! After touring over 100 cities on five continents, Shen Yun Performing Arts comes to Philadelphia for a spectacular, original production of Chinese dance and music Here's your chance to experience the show that has left millions in awe Discover for yourself the brilliant choreography, gorgeous costumes, and state-of-the-art backdrops that have astounded audiences everywhere

Come for the knowledge that will save your life Leave with the power to save generations This free outreach event encourages women to learn ways to balance care for themselves with everyday life to insure that generations of loved ones not only survive, but enjoy healthy, happy lives Over 1,000 African American Women coming together to support each other and learn more about breast Cancer Keynote Speaker: Estelle B Richman, Secretary, PA Dept of Welfare Special Address: Edith Mitchell, MD FACP, Kimmel Center, Thomas Jefferson Hospital Survivor Sharing: Jeanette Stephens-El, one of four sisters to survive breast cancer and author of My Story,Your Hope Music & Entertainment: Philadanco Group Session Options: Breast Cancer 101:Friend to Friend and Breast Cancer Survivors: Adjusting, Healing, Moving On Registration Available online until December 1 at wwwKomenPhiladelphiaorg/SFC or by calling 2152388900

Winter Performance Party

01-23-2010 - 01-23-2010

Saturday

KOSOKO PERFORMANCE GROUP

http://www.kosokoperformance.org

Studio34 - 4522 Baltimore Avenue Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $10-15 Suggested Donation at the Door

Start Time(s): 8PM

The KOSOKO PERFORMANCE GROUP presents A WINTER PERFORMANCE PARTY hosted by Winston Hemm (Jaamil Kosoko) and Margo Deboreau Hemm (Karama Butler)  Events include a free artist chat 7-8p with performances starting at 8p featuring performances by NYC and Philly dance artists: Philly Contact Collective, Jen Rosenblit, Sydney Skybetter, Justin Bryant, Jaamil Kosoko, Kathryn Tebordo, Nora Gibson, and Luke Gutgsell Light refreshments will be provided 

Tori Ensemble-Korean classical music, new music & jazz

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

Saturday

Crossroads Music

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Crossroads Music - 801 South 48th Street Philadelphia PA 19143

Admission: $20, $10 discount, $30 supporters

215 729-1028

daniel@philadelphia.coop

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Washington Post The Tori Ensemble transcends musical borders in its presentation of "Five Directions of Arirang," an acclaimed work mingling jazz, new music, and ancient Korean traditions ranging from shamanistic rituals to pansori vocals Composed of Korean masters and leading names from New York’s cutting-edge music scene, the group features Yoon Jeong Heo (geomungo-zither), Erik Friedlander (cello), Kang Kwon Soon (vocals), Young Chi Min (daegum-flute, changgo-drum), Ned Rothenberg (clarinets, shakuhachi-flute), and Satoshi Takeishi (percussion)

 Friend or Faux: Imitation and Invention from Innocent to Fraudulent will explore the attractions and pitfalls of authenticity, in a major exhibition at the Rosenbach Museum & Library On view from November 11, 2009 – July 11, 2010, the exhibition will engage visitors in the stories behind a wide range of fakes, copies, imitations, and forgeries, bringing together over forty paintings, manuscripts, books, and decorative arts objects from the museum’s collection Who created them? Why were they acquired? The exhibition will address these questions and more, demonstrating that both friend and faux can be useful tools for understanding the past

Evidence of a Collected Past: A Retrospect

11-13-2009 - 01-10-2010

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Tom Judd’s eye for remnant objects and visions — things most often overlooked — is staunchly individualistic and somehow leads him to create a unified whole out of these odd components His organic approach to collage, with found objects, photographs or painted subjects, results in exquisitely balanced works of art that reveal the woven threads of Judd’s unique personal aesthetic and life experience Reminiscent of Robert Rauschenberg's “middle years”, the body of work in this exhibition, Evidence Of A Collected Past: A Retrospect are compelling to the extent the viewer feels he may just be peering into the core of Judd’s being

Enjoy 30+ vending tables with handmade items, baked goods, and gently used items Enjoy live entertainment, guests from Philadelphia sports teams, lunch deals and a special pancake breakfast! The first 200 guests receive a free scarf or pair of gloves Cabot Cheese will provide free cheese samples starting at 10:30 am There will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now 

As part of the bazaar, there will be a pancake breakfast from 9:30 am–11 am, followed by a concert at 11:30 am Enjoy a special pancake breakfast, including hot, fresh pancakes made on the spot! Also, enjoy beef sausage, yogurt parfaits, omelets, fruit, home fries, coffee, juice and more! Then, enjoy a special musical concert celebrating the sounds of the season The concert will feature the PSC Main Branch Chorus, along with Siobhan Groves Cost: $8 for meal and concert, $4 for concert only, $6 for meal only Volunteers wanted to help Flea market and bake sale items wanted! Vending tables on sale now Call (215) 546-5879, ext 248 for information, to volunteer, to donate to the flea market, or to purchase breakfast tickets This event is free and open to the public

The Philadelphia World AIDS Day event will combine artistic performances, visual art displays, commemorative ceremonies, and free HIV counseling and rapid tests Information about HIV and AIDS services in the Philadelphia region will also be available

GayBINGO was named Best of Philly (Gay Event ), won PGN's Lambda Award for Best Fundraiser, and was the subject of a popular WHYY documentary GayBINGO has also been featured in the LA Times, Washington Post, and USA Today The event has raised over $2 million to date GayBINGO sponsors are IHOP, Starbucks, Philadelphia Weekly, 1-800 Gay Live, Tavern on Camac, and Philadelphia AIDS Thrift

Firebird Improv Orchestra and the Phoenix Myth

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.thecolonialtheatre.com/2009/events/firebird-orchestra-09/

The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street Phoenixville PA 19460

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 6:00pm

What is this Phoenix story all about? Come here the myth told by Storytelling Irma, known for her interactive storytelling style She will be accompanied by the Firebird Improv Orchestra – a group of eclectic musicians and instruments from didgeridoos to violins This show is interactive, spontaneous and fun for all ages FREE!

The lighiting of the Firebird happens at approximately 8PM at 347 Bridge Street (The Justice Center Building)

Indonesian Cultural Club - Balinese Dance Performance

11-28-2009 - 11-28-2009

Saturday

From Bali to Bala

http://www.indonesiancc.org

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Admission: FREE!

610-529-2083

Start Time(s): 7 PM

The exhibit From Bali to Bala will host the Indonesian Cultural Club with a Balinese Dance performance at the Opening Night Party on Saturday, November 28th, 6 - 8 PM This event is free and open to the public

Firebird Festival

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

The Colonial Theatre

http://www.firebirdfestival.com

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Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 4:00pm

A bonfire of a giant Phoenix sculpture in the middle of Phoenixville?

Come watch the bird burn at the 6th Annual Firebird Festival on Saturday, December 12, 2009 starting at 4PM The Firebird is another name for the Phoenix, a mythical bird and namesake of Phoenixville Area artists have come together to build a 29-foot Phoenix in downtown, historic Phoenixville

On this eve, close to the darkest day of the year, Phoenixville will light up as it becomes a performance art venue

• Starting at 4PM there will be performances in various locations along Bridge Street and at the Firebird site, 347 Bridge Street
• From 6-7PM, you can hear the Phoenix myth told by Storytelling Irma at the Colonial Theatre, followed by a performance by the Firebird Improv Orchestra
• On the main stage at the Firebird site, enjoy bands from Rock and Roll After School from 5-6PM; and Spirit Wing, a popular Native American group, from 6-7PM
• At 7PM a procession by the Drumming for Sanity Percussion Ensemble will lead festival-goers from the Colonial Theatre to the Firebird site Two huge peace birds will circle the effigy and then make way for The Playing Mantis to perform fire dances Keep a look out for The Great Quintini performance artist
• The Phoenix sculpture will be lit at 8PM Clay birds, made by the community, have been buried under the Phoenix and will be fired in the Firebird, depicting rebirth Come celebrate the rebirth of this classic steel town!

Down at the bird site, get something to eat and some last minute shopping at the Arts Bazaar Be sure to buy a raffle ticket to win the opportunity to light the bird The Firebird Festival offers an opportunity to come together to celebrate family, community, and renewal As winter approaches, the festival provides a unique way to reflect on the old year and look forward to the new

Visit wwwfirebirdfestivalcom for schedule of events and additional information
 

Latin Fiesta Presents a Family Holiday Concert

11-29-2009 - 11-29-2009

Sunday

Latin Fiesta, Inc

http://www.latinfiestainc.com

World Cafe Live - 3025 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $15 Adults, $5 Children

215-222-1400

http://www.worldcafelive.com

Start Time(s): 3 pm: children's workshop and holiday fun activities for the family, including a visit from Santa Claus 4 pm: concert

Latin Fiesta, the Delaware Valley's critically acclaimed music ensemble founded by pianist Maria del Pico Taylor and violinist Ray Taylor, will have their first-ever family holiday concert on Sunday, November 29 at World Café Live in Philadelphia Prior to the performance at 3 pm, Latin Fiesta will hold a workshop for children ages 6 and older, which will include music and dance, along with additional arts and crafts activities Latin Fiesta will perform compositions from several Hispanic countries, many of which encourage audience participation in singing and dancing They will also play selections from their CD, Amor a la Vida (Love of Life), as well as some holiday classics The holiday concert will also feature a special guest performance by the International Opera Theater Multicultural Children's Chorus, directed by Karen Saillant They will perform the Michael Jackson-Lionel Richie multi-platinum anthem "We Are The World"

Come to this free event with friends and family to watch a magical, colorful giant puppet performance about moving through these challenging economic times towards new collective, resourceful possibilities Meet the magnificent puppets that couldn’t come out for the Peoplehood Parade!

Down to Earth- Artists Create Edible Landscapes

09-12-2009 - 11-23-2009

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

http://ecoartspace.blogspot.com/2009/05/down-to-earth-at-schuylkill-center.html

Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education - 8480 Hagy's Mill Road Philadelphia PA 19128

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The Schuylkill Center This exhibition highlights the growing focus and emergence of "green" principles and sustainability in relationship to food, art, design and agriculture Guest Curator: Amy Lipton, Co-Director of New York's ecoartspace

Hands-On Community Workshop: Bones and Brunch

11-21-2009 - 11-21-2009

The Clay Studio

The Clay Studio - 139 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

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 The Clay Studio is proud to offer the community an opportunity to work with an accomplished artist as she prepares for a high profile, ceramic installation A light brunch will be served as Judyth van Amringe guides participants through the creation of porcelain bones and crosses to be used in her installation at Eastern State Penitentiary

Wall of Women

11-08-2009 - 12-27-2009

http://www.philadelphiacathedral.org/stories/view/332-photography-exhibition-wall-of-women

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Wall of Women, has been an ongoing project conceived by Anne Saint Peter to honor the many talented women in all disciplines of the Arts

Begun in the fall of 2008, the project includes black and white analog portraits of over 100 artistic women, including visual, poetics, music and dance

 Pentimenti Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Jackie Tileston, titled “Mesocosmos” from November 6 to December 18, 2009

“Mesocosmos” is a show of work that investigates creating total environments through cultural references, historical imagery and under the format of landscape