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

2nd Saturday Media

02-13-2010 - 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

February's 2nd Saturday is an eclectic mix of Doo Wop music by Quiet Storm, artwork by fantastic local artists including MAC's Featured Artist, Matiko Mamaladze, handmade art pins by the Media-Providence Friends School to benefit Haiti via Partners in Health, and the Chinese New Year Celebration: "Year of the Tiger" It's Valentine's Weekend, come to Downtown Media, and have a great evening out! Media's free monthly arts stroll is presented by the Media Arts Council

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

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 

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!

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

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

Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra

05-07-2010 - 05-09-2010

Friday

Painted Bride Art Center

http://paintedbride.org/spoken-hand-percussion-orchestra/

Painted Bride Art Center - 230 Vine Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: 25$ (20% off for Crush Card Holders)

http://paintedbride.org/spoken-hand-percussion-orchestra-2/

Start Time(s): 8pm (May 9th: 3pm)

If you find it difficult to stay seated, don’t worry Get ready to move! After a two-year hiatus, Spoken Hand Percussion Orchestra is back! Co-directed by Philly legends Daryl Burgee and Lenny Seidman, Spoken Hand is a two-time winner of Philadelphia City Paper’s “Best World Music/Roots Performance” Choice Award This ensemble features 12 of the Philadelphia region’s most disciplined and renowned hand drummers A vivacious celebration of polyphonic rhythm, Spoken Hand merges the traditions of North Indian tabla, Afro-Cuban bata, West African djembe and Afro-Brazilian samba into its own distinctive sound A hometown favorite, Spoken Hand’s shows are not to be missed!

 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

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

Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris

02-24-2010 - 04-25-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Philadelphia Museum of Art

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/354.html

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

Admission: Adults: $20 Seniors(65+): $18 Students(with ID)/Youth(13-18): $16 Children(5-12): $7 Children(4 and under): Free (Includes exhibition Audio Tour and Museum Admission)

2152357469

ticketcenter@philamuseum.org

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/354.html?page=2&ticket=1

Start Time(s): Tuesday-Thursday: 11 am-5 pm Friday: 11 am-8:45 pm Saturday-Sunday: 10 am-6 pm

One of the most innovative and influential artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881-1973) was at his most ferociously inventive between 1905 and 1945 Picasso and the Avant-Garde in Paris surveys Picasso's work during these crucial decades, from his early experiments with abstraction to his pioneering role in the development of Cubism, as well as exploring his dialogue with Surrealism and other important art movements in the ensuing decades This stellar exhibition also explores the important role that the city of Paris played in the history of modern art during the first half of the 20th century, when artists from around the world followed Picasso’s example and moved to the French capital It will include works by such expatriate artists as Marc Chagall, Jacques Lipchitz, Patrick Henry Bruce, and Man Ray, who collectively formed a vibrant, international avant-garde group that became known as the School of Paris

Image Information:
Self-Portrait with Palette, 1906
Pablo Ruiz y Picasso (Philadelphia Museum of Art, A
E Gallatin Collection, 1950) © Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York

Popular literature has often served as the basis for some of the cinemas most memorable and acclaimed films, demonstrating a close affinity between the two narrative forms Join us for an enlivening monthly discussion of literature and film Each meeting consists of an introductory lecture on the book and film, a screening of the film, and a post-film discussion Held at Bryn Mawr Film Institute and led by Alice Bullitt, MA, BMFI's Programming Manager See the full schedule of books and films to be discussed at wwwBrynMawrFilmorg

Just two hours north of Philadelphia, Spring Hills Farm is an exquisite countryside retreat with hills, pines, firs, ponds and grasses as far as the eye can seean amazing place to paint The farm’s 400 acres of land as well as individual studios and gazebos allow the artist to gather important visual information All meals are homemade and served in the Hull’s family farm Choose to sleep dormitory style in the bunkhouse, in a room in one of the several houses on the farm for a nominal fee or at a nearby Inn Trip includes roundtrip transportation from MLAC, instruction, art history, meals/drinks, farm accommodations and many extras

Get ready to celebrate the earth and the return of spring Create a recycled herb planter, wind chimes, giant flowers and more Paint, sculpt, draw and create as you build art skills and learn about the spring season ahead Open to ages 3 (with guardian) and up, with and without guardian

Make your own colorful handmade mug to enjoy hot cocoa in and keep you warm all winter long in this fun and creative workshop Open to ages 6 and up; must be accompanied by an adult Students should return the following week to pick up their work Tuition covers two mugs per adult child pair $8 each additional mug (please call the office to arrange additional mug) Open to ages 6 and up, must be accompanied by an adult Tuition covers two mugs per adult and child pair Each additional child is $15M/ $20NM (please call the office to register additional child(ren))

Join Main Line Art Center to create a colorful mosaic mirror made from glass tiles and gems Bring any recycled materials you have from home such as buttons, sea glass, jewelry, small toys and more to include and personalize your mirror Open to ages 5 and up

In a short animated film for young children, Little Babak feels torn between his Western and Iranian cultures Through a magical trip to Persepolis, the ancient capital of the Persian Empire, and a little help from Amoo Norooz (the Santa Claus of Norooz), Babak learns about his heritage and embraces his past and present

Reflect on The Complete Persepolis by focusing on issues related to conflict in a spiritual setting

Celebrate Norooz, a festival of new life observed by Persians, Tajiks, Afghans, Uzbeks, Kurds, Baha’is, Zoroastrians, and Azerbaijanis The Nomad Dancers, joined by local children’s Persian dance groups Rangeen Kaman and Mainline Performing Arts, will entertain through costumes, stories, and music Witness the Sofreh Haft Sîn, the ceremonial table of the New Year, a Parsee Navroz presentation, and demonstrations by local artists and community members A local cartoonist will show participants how to tell stories in this exciting medium, and you can finish the day by creating Norooz-inspired craft programs in the Make-and-Take Workshop

Dr David Sachs, a psychoanalyst, will discuss the emotional power of the comic book format; Dr Hossein Etezady, a child psychoanalyst with a special interest in vulnerable children, will discuss Marjane Satrapi's developmental challenges from the perspective of a native Iranian who knows the culture well; and Dr Salman Ahktar, a native of India who has written extensively about the special psychological conflicts confronting immigrants, will discuss Ms Satrapi's challenges as an involuntary expatriate

This screening - presented by the Philadelphia Film Society in conjunction with the International House as part of the Filmadelphia Independent screening series - will be followed by a moderated discussion For more information, visit the official website

The art of Persian and Iranian dance comprises a variety of styles performed by people of different regions in Iran, including Bandari, Kurdi, Tehrani, and Turki Based on delicate hand and upper-body movements, these dances are combined with subtle facial expressions

Join Maria Mills-Torres and Vera Da Vinci as they co-facilitate a parent/student discussion Books and refreshments will be provided Advanced registration required Please contact Vera Da Vinci at 215-400-5719 or Maria Mills-Torres at 215-400-5697 by March 12

The art of Persian and Iranian dance comprises a variety of styles performed by people of different regions in Iran, including Bandari, Kurdi, Tehrani, and Turki Based on delicate hand and upper-body movements, these dances are combined with subtle facial expressions

Join Professor William Foster, comic book historian and curator of the nationally-toured “Changing Images of Blacks in Comics” exhibit, as he explores the many ways in which comics reflect the evolution of the role of African Americans in American society

Celebrate the Persian art of decorating with tiles! Participants will create designs and make their own “mosaic tiles” using everyday items Led by Children’s Librarian Margaret Bernardi

The featured One Film selection for 2010, Waltz with Bashir is director Ari Folman’s animated memoir of his personal struggle to recover memories of his time in the Israeli Defense Forces during the First Lebanon War

Book Discussion: The Complete Persepolis

03-18-2010 - 03-18-2010

Thursday

Metropolitan Bakery

Metropolitan Bakery - 8607 Germantown Ave Philadelphia PA 19118

Admission: free

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Book Discussion: The Complete Persepolis

In a short animated film for young children, Babak, Saman, and Sousanne travel to Iran through magic paintings and learn more about the history and culture of this ancient place

Reflect on The Complete Persepolis by focusing on issues related to conflict in a spiritual setting

Sonny Dewey, a charismatic Texas preacher, is beloved by his congregation After committing a crime of passion, Sonny adopts a new identity in the town of Bayou Boutte and sets out on a new mission to find the road to redemption

Drawing Away: Exile and the Graphic Novel

01-11-2010 - 03-15-2010

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

University of Pennsylvania

http://www.library.upenn.edu/exhibits/drawingaway.html

University of Pennsylvania, Van Pelt Library - 3420 Walnut St Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): Noon

Drawing Away: Exile and the Graphic Novel explores how various graphic novelists have used the theme of exile, whether from a home country, culture, or ethnic group, to create moving works of literary and visual art

The Islamic collection features artifacts from across the Middle East The Islamic gallery includes a display of more than 70 objects from the Penn Museum’s own excavations in Rayy, Iran Most pieces from the site, excavated in 1935-1937, date from the eighth to 13th centuries The artifacts include jewelry, bowls, vessels, and tombstones made of ceramics, glass, metal, bone, and stone

After reading and enjoying Marjane Satrapi’s dazzling graphic work in The Complete Persepolis, take advantage of the many wonderful events and exhibitions showcasing printmaking in Philadelphia Involving more than 300 artists at more than 80 venues throughout the city, Philagrafika 2010 will be one of the largest art events in the United States and the world’s most important print-related exposition Prominent museums and cultural institutions across Philadelphia are participating in Philagrafika 2010, offering regional, national and international audiences the opportunity to see contemporary art that references printmaking in dynamic, unexpected ways and to experience the rich cultural life of the city in the process More information is available at philagrafika2010org

Curated by Pete Stathis, a nationally-recognized comic artist, "Tell and Show" will feature hand-inked story panels from his graphic novel "Evenfall," along with panels by several other Philadelphia based comic artists This focused group show will demonstrate various ways to narrate through the combination of text and image

Lancaster's First Fridays are an exhilarating celebration of the arts! Every month, without exception, the arts in downtown Lancaster are showcased Walk around and explore 70+ arts venues You'll find new exhibitions, live music, theatrical performances, artist receptions, and fun surprises, too The thriving urban center is also home to unique boutiques and outstanding restaurants First Fridays are a great time to experience the beauty of the City and all that the arts community has to offer Gather your friends and family, and join us every First Friday, 5-9pm

Join the Margaret R Grundy Memorial Library for a discussion of In the Land of Invisible Women: a Female Doctor’s Journey in the Saudi Kingdom by Qanta Ahmed

 Join Chef Poon for a traditional 10-course Chinese New Year Banquet to ring in the year of the Tiger

Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble

01-27-2010 - 04-21-2010

Wednesday

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

http://albustanseeds.org/2009/12/join-philadelphia-arab-music-ensemble/

St Mary's Episcopal Church - UPenn - 3916 Locust Walk Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: $20 per session, $300 for 15 sessions

267-809-3668

Start Time(s): Singers of all levels meet 6-7:30 pm Intermediate and Advanced musicians meet 7-9 pm

Following its successful fall ‘09 debut, The Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble invites musicians & singers to join in 2010! The Philadelphia Arab Music Ensemble--led by music director and violin virtuoso Hanna Khoury--is one of the newest projects here at Al-Bustan The Ensemble plays a repertoire of classical Arab music Participation is open for singers of all levels and intermediate to advanced musicians playing strings, wind, or percussion (3rd-12th graders, college students and older) Group instruction is on Wednesdays at U-Penn campus starting January 13th: Singers: 6-7:30pm; Instrumentalists: 7-9 pm 

Yoga at Sangha Space (formerly Tango 411), The Space for Mind-Body Connection! Drop in or call ahead to reserve your spot For more information & a complete schedule, see the official website

Golden, executive director of the City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, will share background and stories behind the murals created throughout the city

Birthing a Mother: The Surrogate Body and the Pregnant Self

03-25-2010 - 03-25-2010

Thursday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

Research fellow Elly Teman presents the first ethnography to probe the intimate experience of gestational surrogate motherhood, exploring the relationship between the surrogate and biological mother throughout pregnancy and beyond

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Now entering the fourth season, First Person StorySlams are a unique breed of performance art – a storytelling competition in which audience members are invited to share true stories from their lives, based on the night’s theme Ten storytellers are chosen at random from those who sign up Each has five minutes to impress the crowd with his/her content and storytelling style Judges, also selected from the audience, score the performances on a ten-point scale The highest-scoring storyteller wins a chance to compete in the annual Grand Slam, in which winners from the monthly StorySlams compete for the title of “Best Storyteller in Philadelphia”

Witness the step-by-step creation of a traditional Sand Mandala—an ancient art form of Tibetan Buddhism Mandalas are drawings in sand of the world in its divine form; they represent a map by which the ordinary human mind is transformed into the enlightened mind Watch as monks from the Drepung Gomang Monastery in southern India create and then ritualistically dismantle their Mandala during our Sunday festival

Glencairn presents religious life through the ages, using art and artifacts from a variety of cultures and time periods Join Glencairn on April 25th to celebrate the Sacred Arts Tibetan Buddhist monks will dismantle a Sand Mandala (see previous listing), stained glass artists will blow and paint medieval-style stained glass, stone carvers will demonstrate the finer points of their trade, and an artist will create a mosaic panel View the current temporary exhibit and an exhibit about the history of stained glass making in Bryn Athyn Listen to live music and participate in family activities

Arab Classical Music Concert Series

02-23-2010 - 05-03-2010

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

http://www.albustanseeds.org/

Trinity Center for Urban Life - 2212 Spruce Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $10

267-809-3668

mhamideh@albustanseeds.org

http://www.albustanseeds.org

Start Time(s): Tuesday, February 23 @ 7:30 pm - Music medley from the Arab World Thursday, March 18 @ 7:30 pm - Music of Muhammad Abdel Wahab Wednesday, April 14 @ 7:30 pm - Music of Arab-American composers Wednesday, May 26 @ 7:30 pm - Music of the Three Musketeers (Al-Fursan Al-Talatha)

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture and the Trinity Center for Urban Life invite you to four evenings of live Arab music Al-Bustan presents the Classical Arab Music Concert Series Acclaimed violinist Hanna Khoury and mast percussionist Hafez El Ali Kotain perform a repertoire of classical music from the Arab world Each one-hour concert features a different theme Pleae join Al-Bustan for this unique celebration of Arab music and culture  

Michael Winograd Trio with Dan Blackberg

04-18-2010 - 04-18-2010

Sunday

Crossroads Music

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Crossroads Music - 801 South 48th Street Philadelphia PA 19143

Admission: $20 standard price, $10 discount, $30 supporters, $5 under 12

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

A leader in the second generation of the klezmer revival, clarinetist and composer Michael Winograd is considered a modern master of the klezmer clarinet style and has also developed his unique voice in the area of free-jazz with his group Infection He performs or has performed with SoCalled, Budowitz, Frank London, Daniel Kahn and the Painted Bird, the Klezmer Conservatory Band, Kenny Wollesen, Michael Alpert, Alicia Svigals, the Xylopholks and many more Since graduating with distinction from the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Hankus Netsky, Joseph Maneri, Dominique Eade, Joe Morris, Bob Labaree and Ran Blake, Michael has taught and performed all over the world, including at KlezKamp, KlezKanada, the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow Poland, the Klezmer Workshop in Paris, Winnipeg and Calgary Folk Festivals, and the Dawson City Music Festival

Arabic Music Workshops for Music Teachers

06-28-2010 - 07-02-2010

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture

http://www.albustanseeds.org/

Springside School - 8000 Cherokee Street Philadelphia PA 19118

Admission: $425 for the week

267-809-3668

kschott@albustanseeds.org

http://www.albustanseeds.org

Start Time(s): 9 am-5 pm

Hanna Khoury (violin), Hafez El Ali Kotain (percussion) and Scott Marcus, ethnomusicologist from UC Santa Barbara will be teaching one week Lunch not provided Bring your own instrument and musical experiences to these workshops! PA teachers are eligible for ACT 48 credits for this intensive week This workshop is open to of state teachers, contact the PIE department at UArts for more information The week of intensive workshops will culminate in a Friday performance

Generations of Resistance, featuring Anne Feeney, Evan Greer, and Roy Zimmerman

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Saturday

Crossroads Music

http://crossroadsconcerts.org/?p=1973

Crossroads Music - 801 South 48th Street Philadelphia PA 19143

Admission: $20 standard admission, $10 discount, $30 supporters, $5 under 12

215-729-1028

info@crossroadsconcerts.org

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

In honor of International Workers Day, Crossroads presents veteran labor singer Anne Feeney, rising young songwriter Evan Greer of the Riot-Folk! Collective, and political satirist Roy Zimmerman in a concert celebrating multiple generations of community resistance through high-energy radical folk music

Lansdowne Arts and Crafts

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdownesfuture.org/lacs/

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Admission:

Start Time(s):

 Enjoy Arts, Crafts, Music, Food and Fun – See what Downtown Lansdowne has to offer!

The Lansdowne Arts and crafts Show is an initiative of the Lansdowne Main Street Program (Phone:610-745-4013),

Lansdowne Summer Concert Series

06-01-2010 - 07-01-2010

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdownesfuture.org/music/

St John the Evangelist Church - Lansdowne - 19 W Baltimore Avenue Lansdowne PA 19050

Admission:

Start Time(s): TBA, June July

 All performances held on the lawn of St John the Evangelist Episcopal Church (Northwest corner of Baltimore and Lansdowne), and start at 7 pm In case of inclement weather, performances will be held at Regency Cafe

Lansdowne Arts Festival

09-10-2010 - 09-12-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdowneartsfestival.com/

Twentieth Century Club - 84 S Lansdowne Avenue Lansdowne PA 19050

Admission:

Start Time(s):

 The LANSDOWNE ARTS FESTIVAL is a weekend-long event featuring an array of creative and performing arts, including painting, crafts, sculpture, jewelry, live music, drama, spoken word and children’s events Set in the historic suburb of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, the 2009 edition of the festival has grown to include more than 32 artists and 15 musical acts

Lansdowne Farmers Market

05-29-2010 - 10-30-2010

Saturday

Lansdowne Economic Development Corporation

http://lansdownefarmersmarket.com/

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Admission:

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Every Saturday between May 29 and October 30, 2010 Every Saturday features and Artist of the Week and a live Music

FM 2010 Special Events are
Earth Day: June 5
Community Day #1: June 26
Kid Day: July 31
Community Day #2: August 28
Dog Day: September 25
Community Day #3 and Fall Fest: October 23

 Join us every Saturday for terrific shopping and a great time, here in our superb suburb Find local, in-season vegetables, fruits, and herbs, including organics and heirlooms; pasture-raised meat and poultry; free-range eggs; hormone-free cow and goat milks, yogurts, and cheeses; freshly baked breads and pastries; small-batch vegan and gluten-free crackers, macaroons, and granola; homemade dog treats; salads, entrees, and desserts for eating at the Market or taking home; coffee, tea, and sodas; honey, cider, and fruit butters; plants and flowers; and loads of other stuff You could shake a stick at it all, but it would take you a while (Because some vendors are sharing a single space, alternating weeks with another vendor, check our vendor schedule to be sure to catch your favorites)

To add to the fun, each week the Market showcases a different artist and their creations – jewelry, ceramics, soap and body products, photographs, and so forth – and the whole thing plays out against the soundtrack of a featured musician or band Pull up a chair at one of the Market’s umbrella tables, and you’ll agree that the only problem with the Lansdowne Farmers Market is tearing yourself away!

Philadelphia International Children's Festival: Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir

04-27-2010 - 05-01-2010

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.annenbergcenter.org/tickets/childfest.php

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

Admission: $10

2158983900

http://www.AnnenbergCenter.org

Start Time(s): Tuesday, April 27 at 12 pm Wednesday, April 28 at 10 am Thursday, April 29 at 12 pm Friday, April 30 at 10 am Saturday, May 1 at 4:30 pm

Join Linda Tillery & The Cultural Heritage Choir as they embark on an illuminating journey of African American history, perfect for the whole family Sing along to spirituals, work songs, and field shouts as this energetic group traces the music inspired by the difficult journey from slavery to freedom Learn to dance the Ranky Tanky and try your hand at authentic African percussion instruments in this interactive foot-stomping, hand-clapping performance! Ages 5 and up

Julius Caesar

03-11-2010 - 03-15-2010

Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Puppet Uprising

http://puppetuprising.org/upcoming.html

Secret Theater - N Broad St & Vine St Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: $20 in advance $25 at the door $15 for seniors/students/artists Thursday 3/11 is pay-what-you-can

267-909-2633

http://puppetuprising.org/upcoming.html#wonderballoon

Start Time(s): 8 pm

After two entirely sold-out runs of The Tempest and King Lear, Puppet Uprising and the Missoula Oblongata team up once more for their latest 5-company Shakespeare dessert theater extravaganza in a secret location: Julius Caesar! Don a red carnation and dress to impress, then assemble with other theater-goers at a subway stop on the appointed hour From here you shall be whisked off to the Secret Theater for William Shakespeare's five-act revival of ancient Rome's most celebrated leader and the conspiracy that ousted him Each act of Julius Caesar is re-envisioned by one of five theatrical companies and accompanied by the serving a dessert Performers include New York's Semi-Upright Puppet Company, Baltimore's Nommo Theatre, and Rhode Island's Jacob Berendes, along with locals Puppetyrany, Fence Kitchen, and Green Chair Dance Group

Photographer Neal Jordan will be showing the sereis Tunnels

The Chemistry of Kosher: lecture by Roger Horowitz

03-17-2010 - 03-17-2010

Wednesday

Chemical Heritage Foundation

http://www.chemheritage.org/FellowInFocus

Chemical Heritage Foundation - 315 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: Free

https://www.chemheritage.org/purchase/signin.asp?target=event-register.asp?id=511

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

Approximately half the items in American supermarkets are certified kosher What led the food industry to embrace kosher laws and rabbis to study food chemistry? Did modern food change kosher, or did kosher change modern food? Join us as CHF fellow Roger Horowitz examines the science behind kosher, including the controversial cases of Coca-Cola and Jell-O This event is presented in parternship with the National Museum of American Jewish History Special thanks to Betty the Caterer for its in-kind contribution of kosher wine For additional program information, visit us online at wwwchemheritageorg/FellowInFocus

St Patrick's Day Beef and Beer

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

East Falls Community Council

http://www.innyardpark.org/events.html

Sherman Mills - 3502 Scotts Lane Philadelphia PA 19129

Admission: $25 Adult $5 child (over 2yrs)

215-346-6157

playground@innyardpark.org

http://www.innyardpark.org/events.html

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

St Patrick's Day Beef and Beer to benefit public park There will be live Irish music, Irish Dancers, delicious food, non-alcoholic drinks, beer and a silent auction Come and enjoy with your family and friends!

Belly Dance Saturday

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

http://www.penn.museum/events-calendar/details/171-belly-dance-saturday.html

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

Admission: Advance registration recommended, class sizes are limited Admission: Pay-what-you-want

http://www.penn.museum/events-calendar/details/171-belly-dance-saturday.html

Start Time(s): 12:30 pm

The Art of Belly Dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise Join international Belly Dance star Habiba as she teaches a class and performs this ancient dance form Habiba will teach you to shimmy, undulate and glide Learn the latest moves from Cairo Find out surprising facts about this fascinating dance and try it out Women all over the globe have taken to this dance and it flourishes today in Asia, Europe and the Americas as well as the Middle East The Belly Dance Day workshops are a preview of Habiba's upcoming six-week Belly Dance course at the Museum starting March 30th There will be 3 workshops and performance Advance registration recommended, class sizes are limited 

Six-week Belly Dance Class

03-30-2010 - 05-04-2010

Wednesday

University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology

http://penn.museum/events-calendar/details/172.html

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

Admission: $100 General Admission; $80 Penn Museum Members and Full-time students

http://penn.museum/events-calendar/details/172.html

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

The Art of Belly Dance originated in Egypt and has spread around the globe as a performing art and an exciting way to exercise Join international Belly Dance star Habiba as she teaches a class and performs this ancient dance form Habiba will teach you to shimmy, undulate and glide Learn the latest moves from Cairo Women all over the globe have taken to this dance and it flourishes today in Asia, Europe and the Americas as well as the Middle East Habiba will teach a six week course in belly dance beginning March 30th and ending on May 4th Study one of the oldest documented dance forms in the awe-inspiring setting of the Lower Egyptian Gallery Learn what it takes to be a belly dancer All body types, ages and sizes are welcome It is gentle on the back, knees and hips while it tones the core

A Nation of Politicians

03-15-2010 - 03-15-2010

Monday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Dr Padhraig Higgins examines the political shift in Ireland between the years 1778 and 1784 and presents a tale of the beginnings of Ireland's vocal political tradition

 Joan May Cordova and Kathy Shimizu share photographs and block prints documenting the meanings of Chinatown's Mid-Autumn Festival, a vital celebration of culture and community Initiated and produced by Asian Americans United (AAU) for 15 years, Mid-Autumn Festival has been a resource for sustaining this last remaining community of color in Philadelphia's center city, and for pushing back against predatory development schemes Organized as part of a series of events celebrating AAU's 25th Anniversary Our galleries showcase local folk and traditional arts - vernacular and alternative expression

Each One, Teach One

04-09-2010 - 04-09-2010

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/eachone-teachone

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

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Education is one of the most important elements to a child’s future But how that child is educated is even more important These three short films bring a different perspective to how African American children from different socio-economic backgrounds share in the same struggles Mainline Monologues (2005, 40 min), directed by Ellen Sall This film interviews six generations of African American men and women who all went through the Lower Merion School District Freedom School (2009, 26 minutes), directed by Amitanshu Das This story profiles the Children's Defense Fund's Freedom School Summer Program in West Philadelphia Trying Something New (2006, 23 minutes) Directed by Edward Basile The Community Partnership School (CPS) provides children in lower income families with a more intensive reading structure than the average public school This short documentary follows the school through its first few months of operation starting on the first day through the first parent day

Dance Philadelphia Dance

05-14-2010 - 05-14-2010

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/dance!philadelphiadance!

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

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Cuban Pete Dances Philadelphia (2007, 27 min) by Barry Dornfeld This documentary profiles Pedro Aguilar, considered the "the greatest mambo dancer ever" Known as “Cuban Pete”, Aguilar began dancing in the late 1940s in New York, and rode the mambo craze through the '50s and '60s This documentary takes you on the journey of him choreographing, rehearsing and performing several shows during his residence with the School of Dance at The University of the Arts It also draws on historic footage, still photographs and scenes of Aguilar’s interviews about his life and his experience translating this art form to a contemporary setting Sadly Cuban Pete passed away on January 14, 2009 Plenty of Good Women Dancers (2001, 53 min), by Germaine Ingram, Debora Kodish & Barry Dornfeld This documentary features exceptional local African American women tap dancers whose careers spanned the 1920s-1950s Restricted to few roles, often unnamed and uncredited, these women have largely remained anonymous within (and outside) of the entertainment industry and sometimes even within the communities in which they reside 

Yo! Taxi and Driving the American Dream

06-11-2010 - 06-11-2010

Friday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/yo!taxianddrivingamericandream

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

Admission: $5

215-222-4201

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Yo! Taxi (2009, 28 min) A film by Termite TV Collective Featuring: Anula Shetty, Deborah Rudman & Michael Kuetemeyer Seas of taxis block the streets and blast their horns in protest outside the headquarters of the Philadelphia Parking Authority Yo! Taxi is a firsthand account of the real issues, struggles and circumstances on the job from members of the Unified Taxi Workers Alliance of Pennsylvania Taxi workers of diverse backgrounds and ethnicities share stories of their lives allowing the passenger (or viewer) to get behind the driver¹s seat and better understand who is at the wheel Created as part of Termite TV¹s Life Stories Project Driving the American Dream: Philadelphia Taxi Industry's Need for Worker's Comp (2009, 15 min) A film by Media Mobilizing Project Chris Filippone and Chris Rogy An exploration into the role and effect lawmakers and state regulators play in the lives of Philadelphia's taxi drivers, "Driving the American Dream" reveals the very real and lived experiences of poor and working-poor drivers who struggle each day to provide for their families

Precious Places Community History Project Premiere

04-07-2010 - 04-07-2010

Wednesday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/preciousplacescommunityhistoryproject2010premiere

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

Admission: FREE!

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Join Scribe for a celebration of eight new short documentary videos, co-produced by Scribe Video Center and community groups from Philadelphia and Coatesville Since they began working last summer, seven groups in Philadelphia and one in Coatesville have explored area archives, interviewed community elders, and edited their unique neighborhood histories into 8-minute videos—producing the latest documentaries in a growing Precious Places series While these rich histories offer a powerful retrospective of some quickly changing communities, they also provide critical insight into the social forces that continue to shape the neighborhoods around us Featuring: "El Centro De Oro", "Engine 11", "First Presbyterian Church", "Girard Estate", "Passtown Baptist Church" and the "Hayti Community", "Southwest Belmont Community Association Building", "Sydney King School of Dance", "Wynnefield Neighborhood"

Veiled Voices

03-30-2010 - 03-30-2010

Tuesday

Scribe Video Center

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

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

Admission: $10, $8 students/seniors

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Women across the Arab world are redefining their role as leaders in Islam Directed by Brigid Maher, Veiled Voices (2009, 58 min) investigates the world of Muslim women religious leaders through the eyes of three women in Lebanon, Syria, and Egypt Shot over the course of two years, Veiled Voices reveals a world rarely documented or filmed before now and explores both the public and private worlds of these women The stories of the women featured give insight into how Muslim women are now increasingly willing to challenge the status quo from within Islam, promoting Islam as a powerful force for positive transformation in the world Each triumphs over difficult challenges as they carve out a space to lead in Islam and their communities Director Brigid Maher in person!

Histories: An Evening with Rea Tajiri

06-07-2010 - 06-07-2010

Monday

Scribe Video Center

http://www.scribe.org/events/histories%3Aeveningreatajiri

Prince Music Theater - Independence Black Box - 1412 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $10 Adults $8 Students/Seniors

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Rea Tajiri's award winning films explore the psycho-spiritual repercussions of political histories within families while interrogating mainstream media representations of Asians and Asian Americans Screening: (Bridge) "River is Remembering" (2009, 10 min, work in progress) In this new work, a meditation on landscape as history, Tajiri explores the ways in which landscape, memory and history reverberate in Lordville, a small New York Delaware river town Strawberry Fields (1998, 86 minutes) excepts Set in 1971, against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the film tackles the minefield between cultural history and personal memory Little Murders (1998, 20 min) A darkly comic musical about the mystery of death, communication of spirits, and the redemption that comes from knowing the truth History and Memory: For Akiko and Takashige (1991, 31 min) Groundbreaking and haunting, this film is a poetic composition of recorded history and non-recorded memory Filmmaker Rea Tajiri’s family was among the 120,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans who were imprisoned in internment camps after the attack on Pearl Harbor 

Slaying Goliath

05-11-2010 - 05-11-2010

Tuesday

Scribe Video Center

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

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

Admission: $10, $8 students/seniors

Start Time(s): 7 pm

Slaying Goliath (2009, 82 min), directed by Michele Stephenson & Joe Brewster, takes a charged look at 10 days in the life of a boys’ fifth grade basketball club from Harlem, New York The film follows the children's parents, as they travel to the AAU National Championships in Cocoa Beach, Florida Whole worlds are laid bare with skillful economy, as grown ups and coaches grapple with the sometimes diverging demands of parenting and winning The difficulties of raising black boys, as well as the difficulties of being a real team, come to the fore as the group crumbles, while tantalizing questions of how filmmakers should document the events of their own lives hovers around Goliath’s edges Also screening: Camden High (2009, 20 min) by Anthony Loren Normil This documentary highlights the Camden High School basketball program which was headed by Coach Clarence Turner for over 35 years Despite many set backs that the teams has experienced over the years, Camden High and Coach Turner has produced some of the greatest athletes in the State of New Jersey who have gone on the play professional sports in both the NBA and NLF

Teachers emphasize creativity, imagination, exploration and active participation while covering the alphabet, numbers, colors and holidays Preschool classes include music, visual arts, creative movement, drama and Spanish Teachers: Lisa Eckley-Cocchiarale (drama), Traci Frederick (spanish), Bea Kaplan (art), Lingchin Hacker (music) and Aubrey O'Hara Bruno (dance)

Teachers emphasize creativity, imagination, exploration and active participation while covering the alphabet, numbers, colors and holidays Preschool classes include music, visual arts, creative movement, drama and Spanish Teachers: Lisa Eckley-Cocchiarale (drama), Traci Frederick (spanish), Bea Kaplan (art), Lingchin Hacker (music) and Aubrey O'Hara Bruno (dance)

Teachers emphasize creativity, imagination, exploration and active participation while covering the alphabet, numbers, colors and holidays Preschool classes include music, visual arts, creative movement, drama and Spanish Teachers: Lisa Eckley-Cocchiarale (drama), Traci Frederick (Spanish), Bea Kaplan (art), Lingchin Hacker (music) and Aubrey O'Hara Bruno (dance)

Teachers emphasize creativity, imagination, exploration and active participation while covering the alphabet, numbers, colors and holidays Preschool classes include music, visual arts, creative movement, drama and Spanish Teachers: Lisa Eckley-Cocchiarale (drama), Traci Frederick (Spanish), Bea Kaplan (art), Lingchin Hacker (music) and Aubrey O'Hara Bruno (dance)

116th Penn Relay Carnival

04-22-2010 - 04-24-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The Penn Relays

http://www.ThePennRelays.com

Franklin Field - S 33rd Street and South Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: Thursday and Friday: $22 - North stands reserved seating $16 - Reserved seating in all other sections Saturday: $48 - Reserved sections (rows 1-10 & chairback seats) $40 - Reserved sections (rows 11-35) $25 (in advance) or $35 (at the door) - Reserved sections (rows 36 and above) & Upper East section

1-888-PENNTIX

bhagg@pobox.upenn.edu

http://www.thepennrelays.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1720&KEY=&ATCLID=3729850

Start Time(s): All Day Event

The Penn Relays is the world's oldest running track meet in its 116th year at the University of Pennsylvania's Historic Franklin Field Come out to see runners of all ages compete in this world-renowned event Action on Thursday and Friday consists of top talent from some of the nation's premier high school and collegiate programs On Saturday, there is a special treat for all attendees as Penn hosts the USA vs The World event where world-class runners from across the globe don their country's colors and race for glory

Art After 5: Martha Graham Cracker Cabaret

03-19-2010 - 03-19-2010

Friday

Philadelphia Museum of Art

http://www.philamuseum.org/artafter5/

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

Admission: Free after Museum admission Discounts available for Seniors (65+), Students (w/ valid ID) and Children 13-18 Children 12 and under free Members: Free at all times

2157638100

visitorservices@philamuseum.org

http://www.philamuseum.org/artafter5

Start Time(s): 5-8:45 pm

Martha Graham Cracker, the spectacularly unmatched queen of Philadelphia drag cabaret, brings her hilariously campy cultural commentary to the Museum's Great Stair Hall for a special installment of Art After 5 An unabashed diva, Martha's vocal range is matched only by her witty banter—and she takes requests! Martha will perform with her trusty and talented accompanist Victor Fiorillo

Born in São Paulo, Brazil, Alexandre Kautz is a jazz drummer and graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music Based in New York City, he has shared the stage with Tim Ries, Ingrid Jensen, Jorge Molina, and wife Magos Herrera

Philagrafika 2010: The Graphic Unconscious

01-29-2010 - 04-11-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Philadelphia Museum of Art

http://www.philamuseum.org/exhibitions/377.html

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

Admission: Free after Museum admission Discounts available for Seniors (65+), Students (w/ valid ID) and Children 13-18 Children 12 and under free Members: Free at all times

215-763-8100

visitorservices@philamuseum.org

Start Time(s): Tuesday-Sunday: 10 am5 pm Friday evenings: until 8:45 pm

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is one of five core sites for The Graphic Unconscious, the curated exhibition of Philagrafika 2010, Philadelphia's international festival celebrating the role of print in contemporary artistic practice Experience exciting, multimedia installations from Tabaimo (Japanese, b 1975) and Óscar Muñoz (Colombian, b 1951), two artists whose work pushes the conceptual boundaries associated with printmaking

Marcel Wanders' unique fusion of technology, artistry, and wit has established him as a leading figure in the international design world Visit the Perelman Building to experience this unique multisensory installation dramatizing the evolution of the Dutch designer’s work over the past 20 years

Visit the Perelman Building this summer for sartorial inspiration View a stellar collection of runway styles donated by 17 celebrated fashion designers in honor of the late Tom Marotta, former VP of couture for Saks Fifth Avenue

Embroidered with motifs drawn from the rich culture of Bengal, the northeast region of the Indian Subcontinent, kanthas served as gifts lovingly stitched for weddings, births, and various celebrations This exhibition presents some 40 examples of this vibrant domestic art created between the mid-19th and mid-20th centuries

An exhibition of some 50 works dating from the late 19th century to the present, The Platinum Process presents a selection of sumptuous platinum prints drawn from the Museum’s collection Highlights include photographs by early masters of the platinum process including Frederick H Evans and Paul Strand, as well as works by skilled contemporary practitioners such as Lois Conner

Venice in the 18th century was a leading center of European culture The arts flourished, attracting travelers from around the world Prompted by this thriving tourist trade, Venetian artists created lively prints of the city and its people for aristocratic visitors to take home This exhibition surveys the broad range of Venetian print production, featuring over 70 works that celebrate the culture and beauty of the city with the characteristic inventiveness of the Venetian Rococo style

This exhibition features images in which water is the principal theme, highlighted in a selection of modern and contemporary prints, drawings, and photographs from the permanent collection Included are works on paper by Ed Ruscha, Roni Horn, Robert Moskowitz, Vija Celmins, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Ellsworth Kelly, and Georgia O’Keeffe

Desert Jewels illuminates the diversity and beauty of traditional North African jewelry design through some 80 pieces of jewelry and nearly 30 late-19th and early-20th-century photographs by artists from Algeria, Libya, Morocco, Egypt, and Tunisia

The Museum and the surrounding neighborhood are abuzz with family-friendly activity for the annual Fairmount Arts Crawl Visit the Perelman Building for an exploration of kanthas, colorful embroidered quilts made by Bengali women that tell stories of life in Bengal (modern day Bangladesh and the state of West Bengal, India), as well as snake goddesses, great Bengal tigers, ten-headed demons, and more Try your hand at embroidery and take guided tours of the exhibition: Kantha: The Embroidered Quilts of Bengal from the Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz and the Stella Kramrisch Collections

 Dazzling in colorful folk costumes, the playful and vivacious dancers from the Slovak Republic vividly conjure up the passion and beauty of their land in a performance that has captivated audiences world-wide

Pasion y Arte Performance/First Friday Juerga

03-05-2010 - 09-03-2010

Friday

Pasión y Arte

http://www.pasionyarte.com

Bar Ferdinand - 1030 North 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19123-1552

Admission: Free

Start Time(s): Three sets: 7 pm, 9 pm, and 11 pm

The unique component in Pasión y Arte's juergas is that the invitation to participate is open to all genres of music, singing, dance, and spoken word The goal is to create new flamenco languages from different traditions Special guest musicians and dancers--both professional flamencos, students, aficionados, artists from other Latino and non-Latino traditions--are invited to each juerga! Bring your shoes, castanets and other instruments to share in the Juerga (jam session) at the end of each set Reservations suggested for dinner but large bar available for drinks

Bucks County Chocolate Show

05-23-2010 - 05-23-2010

Sunday

The Chocolate Bar

http://www.buckscountychocolateshow.com

The New Hope Eagle Fire Company - Sugan Road and Route 202 New Hope PA 18938

Admission: Adults: $13 Students and Sr with id: $10 Exquisite Taste Session: $15 Group rate available for advance booking groups of 10 or more

grt@buckscountychocolateshow.com

http://www.buckcountychocolateshow.com

Start Time(s): 10 am-4 pm

The World of Chocolate is bigger than a kissawaken your senses with local chocolates, chocolates with flavors from around the world and cakes with chocolate infusions Artisanal chocolates, vegan, organic, imported and domesticall things at the Bucks County Chocolate Show are connected with The World of Chocolate So come enjoy, sample and buy from some of the most amazing Bakers, Vendors and Chocolatiers in the Industry, all waiting to meet you at the Bucks County Chocolate Show A portion of the admission proceeds goes to NWF

Participate in a round table discussion at the Penn Museum! Scholars of urban America will be present, whose life work has been dedicated to a theoretical and practical understanding of US intercity poverty, ethnic segregation, and the history of drug use  Speakers include: Philippe Bourgois - Professor of Anthropology and Family & Community Medicine, University of Pennsylvania; Elijah Anderson - Professor of Sociology, Yale University; Eric Schneider - Adjunct Professor of History, University of Pennsylvania; Michael Katz - Professor of History, Research Associate in the Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania Join the Penn Museum for an enlightening evening inspired by the Righteous Dopefiend: Homelessness, Addiction, and Poverty in Urban America exhibit on view now at the Museum

Come hoop! Join Certified Hoop Instructor Leah Troiani at her Beginners' Hooping Workshop to learn how you can get fit and have fun using a hoola hoop Hooping helps create good posture, strengthens core muscles, and increases happiness Burn about 100 calories for every 10 minutes of continuous hooping! Each workshop class will last about an hour, so you may burn between 400 and 600 calories, depending upon how much you hoop during the class Classes will be held at the Activities Building adjacent to the Lower Merion Friends Meeting House

Baseballs, Basketballs and Matzah Balls: Sports & the Jewish Holidays

04-04-2010 - 04-04-2010

Saturday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 2:30 pm

Sports Psychologist and rabbi Mitchell Smith discusses sports and how they relate to the festivals that Jews have celebrated for thousands of years

"In the Company of Angels" is the first in Kennedy's Copenhagen Quartet series to be published in the US Bernardo Greene and Michela Ibsen spend a summer together in Copenhagen, where the two struggle to heal, to forgive those who have left them damaged, and to trust themselves to love

The Spirit of the Law: Religious Voices & the Constitution in Modern America

04-26-2010 - 04-26-2010

Monday

Penn Bookstore

http://www.upenn.edu/bookstore

Penn Bookstore - 3601 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 6 pm

Dr Sarah Barringer Gordon chronicles religious believers who turned to the law and courts to facilitate diversity practice and exposes the difficulty of gauging where religion ends and gov't begins

Children and seniors from local playgroups, schools and centers join together to learn Japanese folk songs and how to wear a kimono, with Sensei Fumiyo Batta and pianist Michi Tashjian 

Liberian Performing Arts with Fatu Gayflor, Zaye Tete, Kormassa Bobo & Gbahto Comgbaye

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Saturday

Crossroads Music

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Crossroads Music - 801 South 48th Street Philadelphia PA 19143

Admission: $5-$15

215 729-1028

daniel@philadelphia.coop

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Tens of thousands of Liberians now live in West and Southwest Philadelphia–more than in any other city outside of Africa–and among them are some of the country’s finest singers, dancers, and storytellers Former members of the Liberian National Cultural Troupe, including singers Fatu Gayflor (“the golden voice of Liberia") and Zaye Tete, dancer Kormassa Bobo, and storyteller Gbahtuo Comgbaye will present a program of storytelling, dance, and music that also includes participation from some of the young people who have been studying with them here in Philadelphia as well as members of the audience

Join Please Touch Museum and Telemundo to celebrate this Latino holiday with honoring the joys of childhood and the children in your lives! The festivities include Milagros in the Program Room, performances by guitarist Louie Miranda, and bilingual dance parties throughout the day

Tana Asili and Monica McIntyre

03-30-2010 - 03-30-2010

Tuesday

Crossroads Music

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Crossroads Music - 801 South 48th Street Philadelphia PA 19143

Admission: $5-$15

215 729-1028

daniel@philadelphia.coop

http://www.crossroadsconcerts.org

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm

Taína Asili carries on the tradition of her ancestors, fusing present and past struggles into one poetic voice She is a puertorriqueña vocalist, poet, visual artist, educator, and community organizer from Philadelphia, PA and Albany, NY Her newest artistic work is with her live band, Taína Asili y La Banda Rebelde, soulful vocals laid over a unique infusion of Afro-Caribbean, reggae, rock, hip hop, and flamenco and sounds The band’s eclectic style represents the diversity of its band members, who have origins in Puerto Rico, Sicily, Greece, Brazil and Ghana Monia McIntyre is an engaging and passionate performer who brings every aspect of her spirit to shows Wowing audiences with her deep, frame-defying voice and unorthodox cello technique, which often involves the use of: slapping, plucking and strumming She effortlessly blends the genres of jazz, blues, soul, reggae and middle-eastern music, creating her own musical landscape 

The Family: A Project of Reconciliation Portraits by Haim Maor and Khader Oshah

03-20-2010 - 04-21-2010

Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Consulate General of Israel

http://slought.org/content/11446/

Slought Foundation - 4017 Walnut Street Philadelphia PA 19104

Admission: FREE

Start Time(s): 1 - 6 PM

Slought Foundation is pleased to announce The family: a project of reconciliation, on display from March 20 - April 21, 2010 The family is a collaborative project undertaken by a Palestinian artist, Khader Oshah, and an Israeli artist, Haim Maor, Professor at Ben-Gurion University They have spent three years painting members of each others’ families The project displayed at Slought Foundation features the artworks that resulted from this process However, it is more than an exhibition of art, and privileges dialogue and cultural exchange as equally important gestures of reconciliation between two cultures who in this moment remain in perpetual conflict

While it is generally discouraged today to reduce an artist to his or her cultural milieu, there are however signs of both cultures in these respective artists And yet, though their styles may differ, through the exhibition these two attitudes become a single form Maor, in his portraits on irregular, found pieces of wood, paints members of the family of Oshah, while Oshah’s work uses an expressionist style to represent the family of Maor Each portrait permits a reconstructed and renewed sense of self, albeit through the eyes of the other In so doing, despite decades of Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Oshah and Maor perform an intimate and personal series of gestures that enable interaction on a human scale Without presuming to mitigate the conflict that gave rise to the project, they nevertheless undertake a thought-experiment concerning the possibility of reconciliation

One of the underlying principles of this project is that figurative painting becomes art only when the artist sublimates that realism in the pursuit of something more important Both Oshah and Maor succeed here in using realism as the vehicle for another task--namely, the idea of perpetual peace Perhaps the return today to realism in contemporary art is thus superficial, without sufficient meaning or political responsibility

This project has been curated by Osvaldo Romberg, taking into consideration that importance of art as a means of cultural exchange and reconciliation at Slought Foundation In keeping with this approach, a handout soliciting public comments on the project will accompany the exhibition A representative group from those received will be invited to participate in a workshop at the exhibition closing In so doing, Slought Foundation offers the organization itself as a forum for dialogue in the spirit of the featured project

Join the South Street Headhouse District on Sunday, April 4 for the annual Easter Promenade and the first ever South Street Bunny Hop! This year, the parade will begin on Passyunk and South Street, ending at Headhouse Square Philadelphia’s iconic Mummers will kick off the parade followed by performances by the Philadelphia Capoeira Arts Center, The Philadelphia Circus School, and the Universal African Drum Ensemble Dress the kids up in their favorite costume for the Best Dressed Kid contest following the parade in Headhouse Square! Stick around after the parade for a performance by The Paul Green School of Rock and pony rides and a petting zoo Sport a pair of Bunny Ears and enjoy discounts and specials at the district’s great bars, restaurants, and stores all day on April 4 as part of South Street’s first ever Bunny Hop!

Japanese Tea Ceremony Classes

04-24-2010 - 07-10-2010

Saturday

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

http://www.phillytea.org

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden - Belmont Avenue and Montgomery Drive Horticulture Center, West Fairmount Park Philadelphia PA 19131

Admission: $300 for members of the Friends of the Japanese House and Gardens, $360 non-members

215-878-5097

info@shofuso.com

http://www.shofuso.com

Start Time(s): 9:30-11:30 am

This ten-week course teaches people with no previous experience how to do the simplest form of tea ceremony (chanoyu) Instruction is primarily hands-on, with some discussion of the history and philosophy of the art Instructors are licensed with the Urasenke school of tea ceremony

School’s out, but adventure is on at Penn Museum! Enjoy a week of fun-filled activities that are perfect for families

When you think of ancient Egypt, evocative images come to mind: the Nile River, the Pyramids, the Sphinx and, almost certainly, the pharaoh Tutankhamun and his fabulous tomb Many people, however, are unaware that abundant flowers and other botanical remains were included in Tutankhamun’s tomb for his journey into the next world Join Dr Steven Phillips, Research Associate of Penn Museum’s Egyptian Section, as he delivers a richly illustrated lecture, which is perfect for families Learn about Tutankhamun’s botanical treasures and see that like ourselves, the ancient Egyptians incorporated the beauty of flowers and plants into this life, as well as into their afterlife

Football University

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Football University

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Valley Forge Military Academy and College - 1001 Eagle Road Wayne PA 19087

Admission: Free

973-366-5027

www.FootballUniversity.org

http://www.FootballUniversity.org

Start Time(s): Fri 5-9:30 pm Sat 7 am-5 pm Sun 7 am-2 pm

Football University will be shooting their reality show The Ride that plays on FoxSportsnet & Comcast , This has been aired nationally going into it's second season as MTV will air episodes also Elite Training with Top NFL Coaches & Instructors ,training some of the Top High School & Youth players from around the Country