Taste of Philadelphia Food Tour

03-01-2006 - 01-01-2037

Wednesday, Saturday

Reading Terminal Market

http://www.readingterminalmarket.org

Reading Terminal Market - N 12th Street and Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: 895-1495

215-545-8007

Start Time(s): Wednesdays and Saturdays at 10 am

Learn the story behind cheesesteaks, hoagies, pretzels and other Philly food favorites, and the vibrant Reading Terminal Market where they're sold during this 75-minute food-writer-led walking tour

Tour departs from the Reading Terminal Market information desk at 12th and Filbert Streets  Reservations are required

Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see a sneak peek of the Reading Terminal Market

Regular tours in Carriages, Trolleys and Double Decker Buses

Decadent Gourmet Tour

11-24-2007 - 01-01-2037

Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Private Location -

Admission: $29

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s): Wednesday-Sunday @ 3 pm

Treat your taste buds to this 25-hour gourmet tasting adventure in the heart of Philadelphia! Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will introduce you to a heavenly trio of decadent treats at three of Philly’s best hidden gems Your tour begins at the city’s best gourmet market with a cheese tasting You'll get the inside scoop on how cheese is made, be introduced to 4 fantastic farmstead and imported cheeses, and learn about selecting and serving cheeses! Your guide will then escort you to a tea tasting like nothing you’ve experienced before In the relaxed and modern setting of Philly’s premier tea salon, you’ll taste 4 superior teas that will leave you feeling relaxed and recharged We’ll share some fun facts about how tea is made and answer all your questions (On Sundays, tea is replaced with a chance to test your taste buds during a blind tasting of 6 amazing examples of luscious gelato and sorbetto) The grand finale to your adventure is a chocolate tasting at a very popular European-inspired chocolate café We will explore how chocolate is made as we taste a wide variety of chocolate pieces that includes white, milk, dark, varietal chocolate, as well as a decadent chocolate truffle

This is a tasting adventure, not a full meal

Evening Wine, Chocolate and Tea Experience

10-01-2008 - 01-01-2037

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Various Locations -

Admission: 55

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s): Wednesday-Friday, 6 pm

This 3-hour tasting adventure in Center City is sure to tantalize your tastebuds and leave you feeling warm and happy inside With less than 20 minutes of total walking and well over 2 hours indoors enjoying some tasty treats, this culinary adventure begins with a made-to-order panini at the first tour stop and gets better from there!  Tastings include a variety of exotic loose-leaf teas at Tbar, decadent chocolates at Naked Chocolate Café and a flight of 3 fine wines at Tavern 17

In addition to the light meal and special pre-arranged tastings at three of Philadelphia's best specialty food shops and restaurants, every tour includes an informative, fun, and interactive discussion about how the foods you sample are made and how they have shaped history, and a behind-the-scenes view of the industry through the eyes of proprietors and chefs, and the opportunity to ask any questions you have informative tips about what to look for in truly great food

Flavors of Philly Tour

01-17-2009 - 12-31-2009

City Food Tours

http://www.cityfoodtours.com

Shops at Liberty Place - 1625 Chestnut Street Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: 29-39

800-979-3370

http://www.zerve.com/phillyfoods

Start Time(s):

This fun and delicious tour takes place in the heart of Philadelphia and includes over 7 stops, more than 2 hours of indulging and less than 30 minutes of walking You'll get the inside scoop on Philly's food history with quirky stories about how some of the iconic foods came to be, and walk away with food in your tummy and some fun tips about the best places to eat like a Philly local This tour will keep you off the tourist beat! This event is perfect for people of all ages Make room, this is not only a tasting adventure, but a meal!

Daytime Historic Site Tours

04-06-2009 - 01-01-2037

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site - 2027 Fairmount Avenue Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $1200 Adults $1000 Senior Citizens $800 Students $800 Kids (Age 7 - 12) Children under 7 are not allowed

Start Time(s): 10 am-5 pm

Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site was once the most famous and expensive prison in the world, but stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers

Tours today include the cellblocks, solitary punishment cells, Al Capone’s Cell, and Death Row Admission includes the “Voices of Eastern State” audio tour narrated by actor Steve Buscemi

The restored synagogue and accompanying exhibit on Jewish life at Eastern State will be open each day for a special guided tour at 3:15 pm Space is limited

During this tour you will find out the history of the Kimmel Center, learn architectural and construction highlights, as well as visit the Commonwealth Plaza, Perelman Theater, Verizon Hall, Merck Arts Education Center and the Dorrance H Hamilton Garden This tour is approximately one hour in duration

Come for an in-depth look at the Kimmel Center's architecture This walk along the Avenue of the Arts allows you to view the Center in the context of the cityscape Tour artworks on display throughout the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and the recently installed Percent for Art collection This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

05-29-2009 - 11-29-2009

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

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

http://www.phillywalk.com

Independence Visitor Center - 1 N Independence Mall West Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $1750 for adults $1250 for children ages 3-12

2155251776

info@theconstitutional.com

http://www.phillywalk.com

Start Time(s): Frequent departures throughout the day from the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets

Since Philadelphia is best seen by foot, The Constitutional Walking Tour is the best way to explore America's Birthplace, taking you behind the scenes to the places where other tours cannot venture Get up close with a High-Definition Historical Experience and see more than 20 historic sites in 75 minutes on a 125 mile outdoor walking journey, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell

Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

05-29-2009 - 11-28-2009

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

The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia

http://www.spiritsof76.com

Various Locations -

Admission: $1750 for adults, $1250 for children ages 3-12

2155251776

info@spiritsof76.com

http://www.spiritsof76.com

Start Time(s): Tour times vary by month May: Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 pm June: Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 pm July and August: Every night at 7:30 pm, Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 9:30 pm September: Wednesday through Sunday at 7:30 PM October: Every night at 7:30 PM, Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 9:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 6 PM, Saturday at 1 PM November: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM Tours depart from the Cosi Restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (corner of 4th and Chestnut Streets) Call 2155251776 for updated tour schedule

Dare to take the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and hear terrifying tales from Haunted Philadelphia while you visit more than 20 of Philly's Frights & Sights! The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is One Part History, Two Parts Haunt! Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore Experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76

Ghost Tour of Philadelphia

06-22-2009 - 11-28-2009

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

Ghost Tours of Philadelphia

http://www.ghosttour.com

Ghost Tours of Philadelphia - S 5th Street and Chestnut Street PO Box 53173 Philadelphia PA 19105

Admission: Walking Tour: $15/adults and $8/ages 4-12 purchased in advance Trolley Tour: $28/adults and $18/ages 4-12 purchased in advance

215-413-1997

philadelphia@ghosttour.com

http://www.ghosttour.com

Start Time(s): 7:30 pm, 8 pm, 9:30 pm

Candlelight Walking Tours and Haunted Trolley Tours of America's most historic and most haunted city

Fonthill Holiday Lights Meander

12-12-2009 - 12-12-2009

Saturday

Fonthill Museum

http://www.mercermuseum.org/events_calendar.htm?month=December&year=2009&location=2

Fonthill Museum - E Court Street and Route 313 Doylestown PA 18901

Admission: $15

215-348-9461, ext 10

fhmail@fonthillmuseum.org

Start Time(s): 6:30 pm

Meander at your own pace through Henry Mercer’s unique castle-like home to enjoy the seasonal decorations, candles, Christmas trees, and greens throughout Live music and light refreshments included

Candlelight Holiday Tours

12-26-2009 - 12-26-2009

Saturday

Fonthill Museum

http://www.mercermuseum.org/events_calendar.htm?month=December&year=2009&location=2

Fonthill Museum - E Court Street and Route 313 Doylestown PA 18901

Admission: $12

215-348-9461, ext 10

fhmail@fonthillmuseum.org

Start Time(s): 6 pm

Join Fonthill for a special evening guided tour of Fonthill and experience the castle as it takes on a candlelight glow for the holidays

Since colonial days, farmers have gathered to share information about their crops and livestock and compare notes on cultivation methods Pennsylvania's founder, William Penn, organized an agricultural show in Philadelphia as early as 1686 Today the show is comprised of one million square feet of space under one continuous roof – the annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural event in the United States It continues to focus on excellence in agriculture and provides over $300,000 in premiums to winning participants You’ll start the morning touring with the executive staff of the Farm Show Lunch offers a variety of Pennsylvania products, from mushrooms to trout chowder to honey ice cream There will also be plenty of time to explore the activities of Farmer Day on your own Travel will be in a large coach bus Registration is limited to 35 Lunch will be on your own in the Farm Show Food Court

Join Rhoda Maurer, Collections Documentation and Program Manager, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum Learn how to create winter interest in your garden with berries, bark, and buds The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025

Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, for a series of free tours at the Scott Arboretum "A Walk with the Curator" program, previously only available to interns of the Scott Arboretum, provides an in-depth look at the collections, gardens, and plant selections through the eyes of the man responsible for curating the collection Andrew Bunting will discuss the most recent accessions acquired for the collection, why plants were removed from the collection and maybe should be removed from your garden, as well as the latest garden designs at the Scott Arboretum The tours are one Monday each month from 2:30 to 3:30 pm, and the topics are the curator's preference The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled

Join Julie Jenney, Educational Programs Coordinator, for a free tour of the Scott Arboretum Come experience the early spring blooms and fragances at the Scott Arboretum The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled For more information, please call the Scott Arboretum offices at 610-328-8025

Bus Trip Emlen Physick Estate and Cape May's Designer Show House

12-02-2009 - 12-02-2009

Wednesday

Community Arts Center

http://www.communityartscenter.org/events

Community Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086

Admission: $95 CAC members $105 Non Members

610-566-1713

http://www.communityartscenter.org/trips

Start Time(s): 8 am-6 pm

Experience a fun day of old and new in Cape May during the holidays First you will return to the era of Victorian opulence with a tour of the Emlen Physick estate house museum After this tour you will then board an old-fashioned trolley for a tour of Cape May’s historic district featuring a treasure trove of Victorian homes, many decorated for the holidaysFollowing lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café at the Physick estate, you will receive a personalized tour of the Carpenter Cottage All entrance fees and bus driver gratuity are included The bus leaves from the Arts Center promptly at 8 am and returns approximately 6 pm Trip limited to 30 people

Colin Mochrie & Brad Sherwood: The Third Annual Farewell Tour

04-23-2010 - 04-23-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com/admin/emanager/eventdisplay_front.cgi?id=983

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $4850 & $3850

(215) 572-7650

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Join the stars of Who's Line Is It Anyway? for an evening of extraordinary improv comedy as they take contributions from the audience to create hilarious & original scenes… Just like a live version of 'Whose Line'! Don't miss the fun! 

The Musical Box presents Genesis: A Trick of the Tail

01-30-2010 - 01-30-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com/admin/emanager/eventdisplay_front.cgi?id=985

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950

(215) 572-7650

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Relive a defining moment in rock history as the authorized re-creation of Genesis presents A Trick of the Tail, marking Phil Collins' debut as the lead singer 

The Musical Box presents Genesis: A Trick of the Tail

01-29-2010 - 01-29-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com/admin/emanager/eventdisplay_front.cgi?id=986

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950

(215) 572-7650

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Relive a defining moment in rock history as the authorized re-creation of Genesis presents A Trick of the Tail, marking Phil Collins' debut as the lead singer

Celebrate the holiday season at Hope Lodge Take a candlelight tour of the mansion, enjoy seasonal music and refreshments 

Philadelphia City Hall Tower Tours

09-04-2009 - 02-03-2012

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Philadelphia City Hall

http://www.ajaxelectric.com/cityhall/tour14.htm

City Hall - City Hall Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for children, free for children under 3

(215) 686-2840

Start Time(s): Tower tours every 15 minutes from 9am to 2pm, Monday-Friday A full tour of City Hall, including the tower, starts at 12:30 Separate tower tours resume at 3 till 4:15

A dominating feature in the City's skyline, the Philadelphia City Hall tower is topped with a 27 ton bronze statue of William Penn, the largest statue on any building in the world Originally supposed to make the new City Hall the highest building in the world at 547' 3½", the tower was surpassed in height by the Washington Monument at 550' and the Eiffel Tower at 984', which were completed first
It did remain the tallest structure in Philadelphia until 1986 when the City and Art Commission broke an 85 year "Gentleman's Agreement" and allowed the construction of One Liberty Place to top out at 945 feet The tour includes a ride up to level 22 (44 floors), where the observation deck is located below the statue Although the statue itself is inaccessible to the public, it's still a wonderful view from the deck Please note there is no handicap access to the tower

Straight No Chaser: Holiday Concert

12-18-2009 - 12-18-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $32 & $25

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

The YouTube video sensation that reinvented the concept of a cappella on the modern pop landscape – 10 unadulterated voices making extraordinary music, with a sense of humor A brilliant, fresh & compelling concert! 

Bob Marley's & Legend

02-06-2010 - 02-06-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3250, $2950 & $1950

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

The Philly-area debut of Classic Albums Live, presenting Bob Marley's Legend You have to hear it to believe it – a flawless re-creation of classic rock albums on stage, note-for-note & cut-for-cut Kick back & mellow out to this immortal musical masterpiece on Bob’s birthday! 

America

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3950

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Take a ride down "Ventura Highway" with the folk rockers as they perform their hits including "A Horse With No Name," "Tin Man," "Sister Golden Hair" & more plus selections from their new 2-CD set, Here & Now! 

Bill Cosby (Late Show)

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $49

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Start Time(s): 8 pm

Philadelphia native Bill Cosby brings his wholesome brand of comedic genius to the Keswick for two side-splitting shows in one night!

Bill Cosby (Early Show)

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $49

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Start Time(s): 4 pm

Philadelphia native Bill Cosby brings his wholesome brand of comedic genius to the Keswick for two side-splitting shows in one night!

The Quest for Father Time is an adventure race and treasure hunt that is like a combination of the Amazing Race, Da Vinci Code and Raiders of the Lost Ark The staff personally greets each group at the start of the race, explains the rules of the game and gives each team a handmade treasure map, clues on parchment scrolls and a bag of cool gadgets (like black lights to see clues written in invisible ink) Teams can travel in any direction they like around the city Actors are also planted along the course, to interact with and help the teams All the answers and puzzle pieces along the course will lead them to the VIP waterfront end location, where prizes are awarded to the top three teams The game ends with an open bar from 9 pm-midnight, an excellent buffet, champagne toast, live band and dancing, party favors and one fantastic New Year's party!

Jim Breuer

11-25-2009 - 11-25-2009

Keswick Theatre

http://www.keswicktheatre.com

Keswick Theatre - 291 N Keswick Avenue Glenside PA 19038

Admission: $3250, $2750

http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0200430DD0C36C1C?artistid=806531&majorcatid=10002&minorcatid=51

Start Time(s): 8 pm

WYSP presents comedian/actor Jim Breuer in a Thanksgiving Eve Throwdown, as he tours in support of his brand-new Comedy Central special "Let's Clear The Air" 

Catch the holiday spirit when you bring your family to enjoy a collection of Nativity scenes from around the world Search the building on a scavenger hunt to discover wise men, shepherds, animals and all the other elements of the traditional crèche in Glencairn’s rich collection of Nativity art, dating from medieval times to the early twentieth century Bring your cell phone and take a tour of Christmas art, enjoy decorations, listen to seasonal music, and participate in a Christmas project Find the perfect gift at the Ten Thousand Villages sale, and then relax at the Castle Café with some seasonal treats!

Step back in time and listen to the stories of the families who lived at Morgan Log House over 200 years ago Tour the house by candlelight, all decorated in 18th century holiday greenery style You are welcomed by both the Morgan and Cassel families Enjoy holiday cider while warming yourself by the fire

This family friendly day will have activities for children of all ages  Tours of the mansion and gardens, along with light refreshments will be available  This special community event is free  Reservations recommended

Those familiar with the Philadelphia region are likely to recognize the names of Rittenhouse, Clothier, Gratz and Elkins, among many others What few realize, however, is that each of these places and institutions can be traced to the legacies of real people: individuals and families who made their fortunes in developing and industrializing the city of Philadelphia Nonetheless, greatness can be—and indeed should be—measured in more ways than one While these early Philadelphians may most often be remembered for their keen business sense, unrivaled success and accumulated wealth, it is ultimately how they chose to utilize their influence and share their fortunes that measured their true greatness They have surely earned their peaceful rest at Laurel Hill Learn about the philanthropic deeds of these do-gooders with big wallets and bigger hearts in Philanthropic Philadelphians, a walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery that will be guided by Dr David Horwitz, historian, professor and Friends of Laurel Hill board member

Gallery Talk - Imagine Exhibit

11-22-2009 - 11-22-2009

Sunday

Community Arts Center

https://www.communityartscenter.org

Community Arts Center - 414 Plush Mill Road Wallingford PA 19086

Admission: $5 per person

610-566-1713

https://www.communityartscenter.org/list-classes/?semester=10&group=Workshops&instructor=TB%20A

Start Time(s): 1-3 pm

Pre-registration is required Tour the Imagine exhibit with an expert guide, learn about the art and artist, and try your hand at creating artwork of your own All ages are welcome

Kids' Crew Peter Pan Acting Class Grades 1-5

12-28-2009 - 12-28-2009

Monday, Saturday

Arden Theatre Company

http://www.ardentheatre.org/classes/kidscrew_workshops.html

Arden Theatre Company - 40 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $30 per child

2159221122

http://www.ardentheatre.org/classes/kidscrew_workshops.html

Start Time(s): 12:30-3 pm

This fun one-day workshop includes a backstage tour of the set and is taught by one of the actors from the production! Kids will work in age appropriate groups on scenes from our popular Arden Children's Theatre shows This class is for students in grades 1-5

Kids' Crew: Frog and Toad Musical Theatre Class for Grades 1-5

01-09-2010 - 01-09-2010

Saturday

Arden Theatre Company

http://www.ardentheatre.org/classes/kidscrew_workshops.html

Arden Theatre Company - 40 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $30 per child

2159221122

http://www.ardentheatre.org/classes/kidscrew_workshops.html

Start Time(s): 1-4pm

This fun one-day workshop includes a backstage tour of the set! Kids will work in age appropriate groups on scenes from our popular Arden Children's Theatre shows This class is for students in grades 1-5

Kids' Crew: If You Give A Mouse A Cookie Acting Class for Grades 1-5

05-03-2010 - 05-03-2010

Monday

Arden Theatre Company

http://www.ardentheatre.org/classes/kidscrew_workshops.html

Arden Theatre Company - 40 N 2nd Street Philadelphia PA 19106

Admission: $30 per child

2159221122

http://www.ardentheatre.org/classes/kidscrew_workshops.html

Start Time(s): 4-6:30 pm

This fun one-day workshop includes a backstage tour of the set and is taught by one of the actors from the production! Kids will work in age appropriate groups on scenes from our popular Arden Children's Theatre shows This class is for students in grades 1-5

Holiday Wonderland: An 18th Century Christmas at the Mill at Anselma

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Mill at Anselma

http://www.anselmamill.org

Mill at Anselma - 1730 Conestoga Road PO Box 42 Chester Springs PA 19425

Admission: $5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Youth 6-17 Under 6 and Military Personnel Free

610-827-1906

info@anselmamill.org

http://www.anselmamill.org

Start Time(s): 10:00am - 4:00pm (Demonstrations and activities run continuously throughout the day)

Experience the mirth of an 18th century Christmas at the Mill at Anselma! The Mill, decked out in its holiday splendor, will enchant visitors to take part in an old-fashioned winter extravaganza, including gingerbread, wreath-and craft-making, and letter-writing to Santa! Taste cookies and treats made with Anselma’s own stone-ground flour, and help our miller sift his winter grains while the scent of fresh-ground cornmeal reminds you of days long past Holiday Wonderland includes a special flour milling demonstration in our historic grist mill The Mill at Anselma (c 1747) served its local agricultural community for three centuries and is considered the most complete example of a Colonial-era custom grist mill in the United States Now restored and recognized as a National Historic Landmark, the Mill at Anselma provides a powerful educational resource, allowing visitors to experience Chester County’s industrial and agricultural past through flour milling demonstrations, tours of the site and hands-on family activities Admission to the Mill at Anselma for Holiday Wonderland is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, and $3 for children The Mill at Anselma is located on Rt 401 (Conestoga Road), ½ mile west of Rt 113 in Chester Springs, Pennsylvania For more information, contact the Mill at Anselma Preservation and Educational Trust at 610-827-1906, email jenngreen@anselmamillorg or visit wwwanselmamillorg

Chase away your February blues with a trip to the Baltimore Craft Show The largest juried indoor show in the nation, it features over 700 leading artists presenting their jewelry, furniture, clothing, home decor and more in the Baltimore Convention Center at Baltimore Harbor Co-sponsored with Main Line School Night

Extended Trip: Spring Hills Farm Painting Workshop

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Main Line Art Center

http://www.mainlineart.org/trips.php

Main Line Art Center - 46 Panmure Road Haverford PA 19041

Admission: $530 - Price includes roundtrip transportation from Main Line Art Center, instruction, art history, meals/drinks, farm accommodations and many extras $150 nonrefundable deposit required to secure your spot

6105250272

info@mainlineart.org

http://www.mainlineart.org/trips.php

Start Time(s):

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 Instruction provided by Francine Shore, longtime and well-respected Teaching Artist at Main Line Art Center

Merchantville Holiday Home Tour

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Merchantville Historical Society

http://www.merchantville.com

Merchantville Community Center - 212 Somerset Ave Merchantville NJ 08109

Admission: $1500 day of Tour $1200 Advance Tickets from Downtown Shops: Wirth Florist, Aunt Charlotte's Candy, Foam Cafe

856-304-3839 or 856-308-9536

SisterSales@Century21.com

Start Time(s): Noon to 7 pm

Join Us to Tour Beautiful Homes Decorated for the Holiday Season In Historic Merchantville! Our Downtown Shops & Resataurants will have extended hours & Specials on the day of the tour for Holiday Shopping and Dining!

Pottsgrove By Candlelight - Mansion Tour

12-13-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday

Pottsgrove Manor historic site

Pottsgrove Manor - 100 W King Street Pottstown PA 19464

Admission: $2

Start Time(s): 1-7 pm

Visitors will be welcomed through the front doors of Pottsgrove Manor and invited to step back in time to experience the holiday season as it would have been celebrated by English colonists over 250 years ago “Pottsgrove by Candlelight” brings the visitor into this historical world to meet the people of Pottsgrove—particularly the servants and slaves whose work allowed the John and Ruth Potts, their thirteen children, and their guests to enjoy the high life Costumed interpreters will bring Pottsgrove Manor to life as visitors tour the house In the formal parlor, the housekeeper organizes her staff to ‘deck the halls’ and ornament the stately mansion with sprigs of holly, mistletoe and other greens Elegant side tables are being assembled with sparkling glassware pyramids holding all manner of sweet delights, the construction supervised to perfection by the butler In the servants’ hall, chambermaids discuss options for the positioning of decorative greenery, the merits of various wassail recipes, and how properly to ‘clove’ an orange In the kitchen, the head cook and her assistants are busy preparing authentic colonial dishes and cooking them in the large hearth After touring the house, visitors can watch eighteenth century country dancing and enjoy the music of a harp and a harpsichord in the 1820s addition to the Manor, shop for seasonal gifts in the Museum Shop, and warm themselves by a bonfire in the courtyard For a small fee, visitors can also enjoy a cup of spiced cider and cookies in the historic Miller’s House next to the mansion, and younger guests can try their hand at making a pomander (a fragrant, clove-studded orange) to take home In addition to the special candlelight tours, the house exhibit “Twelfth Night at Pottsgrove Manor,” which shows the mansion might have been decorated for the winter holidays Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department

Twelfth Night Tours at Pottsgrove Manor

11-21-2009 - 01-10-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Pottsgrove Manor Historic site

http://www.historicsites.montcopa.org

Pottsgrove Manor Historic site - 100 West King Street Pottstown PA 19464

Admission: $2 suggested donation

Start Time(s): Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am-4 pm Sunday, 1-4 pm

Visitors who come to Pottsgrove Manor will experience the holiday season as it would have been celebrated by English colonists over 250 years ago In the eighteenth century, from early December to the feast of Twelfth Night on January 6th, wealthy Pennsylvania families like the Potts observed not only the religious customs of the winter season, but socialized, gave and attended parties and balls, and visited friends and family A tour of the Manor will give visitors a glimpse of how the house would have been prepared for the holidays—don’t expect a Christmas tree or stockings hung from the mantel! Bayberry candles lend a sweet scent to the air, and window-panes are decorated with bright sprigs of holly Tables are filled with displays of winter greenery and glass ‘pyramids’ loaded with delectable treats – nuts, candied fruits, iced cakes decorated with miniature fruits made of colorful marzipan, and molded sugar candies that sparkle in the candlelight In the kitchen, an elaborate menu of once-a-year specialties is being planned Upstairs, in the private chambers, elegant attire is set out in preparation for the formal events of the season, and all through the house the servants have prepared elaborate decorations of food and greenery to brighten a winter household Guided tours of the exhibit are offered during the museum’s hours: Pottsgrove Manor is operated by Montgomery County under the direction of the Parks and Heritage Services Department

Building & Theater Tour

10-14-2009 - 12-31-2010

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/planning/tours.php

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 260 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!!

215-790-5800

http://www.kimmelcenter.org

Start Time(s): 1 pm

Come explore the history of the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts with the “Building & Theater” tour offered Tuesday through Sundays free of charge The one-hour tour takes visitors through the brief albeit interesting history of the Kimmel Center, highlights architectural features of the building, visits to several theaters, including Verizon Hall and trip to the Dorrance H Hamilton Garden—a sky-high garden atop the Kimmel Center!

Art & Architecture Tour

10-14-2009 - 12-31-2010

Saturday

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

http://www.kimmelcenter.org/planning/tours.php

Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - 260 S Broad Street Philadelphia PA 19102

Admission: FREE!!

215-790-5800

http://www.kimmelcenter.org

Start Time(s): 10:30am

Did you know there are about 155,000 panes of glass on the roof of the Kimmel Center? Take an in-depth look at the architecture of Philadelphia’s Kimmel Center for the Performing arts with the 90-minute “Art & Architecture” tour offered every Saturday at 10:30am Tour the artworks on display in the buildings, including the Moore Galleries and Percent for Art Collection and enjoy a walk along the Avenue of the Arts to view the Kimmel Center in context of the cityscape

“The Lady of Locust Street” now offers one-hour tours! Come tour the historic grand opera house decorated in baroque style Visitors will be taken through the grand lobby, the stage door canteen, the newly renovated ballroom and the auditorium that holds the Academy’s famous chandelier

As part of the city-wide celebration Philagrafika 2010, the Arthur Ross Gallery will present a site-specific installation by Miler Lagos, a contemporary Colombian artist Lagos is a multi media with an interest in relating different socioeconomic environments - urban and popular - and re-appropriating the different visual and social phenomena that emerge in each context He uses a variety of modern materials, plastics, steel, cement and recycled paper The artist will create this unique installation on site at Penn, using nearly 4 tons of recycled newspapers from which he will sculpt a forest of trees Lagos will offer a gallery talk during his residency Related programming is being planned with Philagrafika

Holiday Tours of the Fairmount Park Historic Houses

12-04-2009 - 12-13-2009

Sunday, Friday, Saturday

Women for Greater Philadelphia

http://www.fairmountpark.org/tours.asp

Fairmount Water Works - 1 Boathouse Row Philadelphia PA 19130

Admission: $25 (Two-Hour Trolley Tours)

215-685-0274

Start Time(s): 10 am-4 pm

The Holiday Tours series includes Cedar Grove (1 Cedar Grove Dr, Phila, 19131), Laurel Hill (N Randolph Dr & E Edgeley Dr, Phila, 19121), Lemon Hill (Sedgeley & Lemon Hill Dr, Phila, 19121), Mount Pleasant (3800 Mount Pleasant Dr, Phila, 19121), Sweetbriar (1 Sweetbriar Drive, Phila, 19131), Ormiston (2000 Reservoir Dr, Phila, 19121) and Woodford (33rd and Dauphin Sts, Phila, 19132) Enchanting to visit year-round, these historic houses are stunning when adorned with Christmas trees, festive wreaths, swags of evergreens, floral arrangements, twinkling lights and exquisite ornaments Two-hour trolley tours are $25 per person and include a trolley ride plus guided tours of three houses Call for reservations Visitors can also provide their own transportation to the historic houses and admission is $5 per visitor for each house and $3 for senior citizens

Watson Adventures' Munch Around the Market Scavenger Hunt

01-09-2010 - 01-09-2010

Saturday

Watson Adventures

http://watsonadventures.com

Reading Terminal Market - N 12th Street and Arch Street Philadelphia PA 19107

Admission: $20

877-9GOHUNT

http://watsonadventures.com/schedule_philadelphia.html

Start Time(s): 12 pm

Watson Adventures’ Munch Around the Market Scavenger Hunt Join Watson Adventures on a unique food-centered hunt for adults! You can literally taste victory on this hunt, which combines tricky questions and a challenge to sample some of the best foods in the Reading Terminal Market and in nearby Chinatown, while discovering other surprises in the neighborhood Bring $10 cash for food purchases

Watson Adventures' Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt

12-12-2009 - 02-20-2010

Saturday

Watson Adventures

http://watsonadventures.com

The Franklin Institute - 20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia PA 19103

Admission: $3250

877-9GOHUNT

http://watsonadventures.com/schedule_philadelphia.html

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! Someone, or something, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose? Your team of sleuths will have to crack a secret code and uncover the museum’s secrets to solve the mystery and stop the killings This hunt is for adults only 

Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt

11-21-2009 - 01-23-2010

Saturday

Watson Adventures

http://watsonadventures.com

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

Admission: $3850, which includes museum admission

877-9GOHUNT

http://watsonadventures.com/schedule_philadelphia.html

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million dollar purchase of a Leonardo Da Vinci The murder victim knew too much—and now it’s your turn to learn what he knew and discover what drove one of four suspects to commit murder To find out, you’ll have to crack a secret code left in the victim’s appointment calendar Can you figure out who dunnit?

Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Art Museum Scavenger Hunt - Valentine's Day

02-13-2010 - 02-14-2010

Sunday, Saturday

Watson Adventures

http://watsonadventures.com

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

Admission: $3850, which includes museum admission

877-9GOHUNT

http://watsonadventures.com/schedule_philadelphia.html

Start Time(s): 2 pm

Special Valentine's Day Weekend Events! Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt and take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a Peeping Tom who discovers a new meaning for the term “stag party” No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required

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

Holiday House Tour

12-05-2009 - 12-05-2009

Saturday

Chestnut Hill Community Association

http://www.chestnuthill.org

St Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill - 22 E Chestnut Hill Avenue Philadelphia PA 19118

Admission: $30 for CHCA Members $35 for NON-CHCA Members Reservations for groups of 10 or more receive a 10% discount

215-248-8810

noreen@chestnuthill.org

http://www.chestnuthill.org

Start Time(s): 10 am-4 pm

Chestnut Hill's architecture spans some 300 years and this season's five very special Holiday House Tour homes embody a comprehensive representation of historical and architectural significance The decorating skills, ideas, and expertise of designers and florists will transform already beautiful and unique homes to another level with their holiday creations

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

Admission:

Start Time(s):

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

Victorian Philadelphians loved visual symbolism, and even their simplest grave markers are likely to be ornamented by ivy (for eternal life), lilies (for resurrection) or hour glasses (for brevity of life) Oftentimes, the symbolism is both lavish and individualized A civic reformer is memorialized with a bas-relief showing the Schuylkill Canal and the Philadelphia Water Works A prison reformer is celebrated with a grand model of Moyamensing Prison A shattered column, a cavalry officer’s sword and a pair of spurs mark the resting place of one of the first soldiers to die at the Battle of Little Big Horn, infamously known as Custer’s Last Stand A mother who died in childbirth is compellingly depicted clasping her two dead babies Nineteenth-century Philadelphians understood Laurel Hill not only as a cemetery, but also as a vast sculptural garden and retreat Accordingly, they came by the thousands to read the symbolic messages that the dead had left for the living The Language of the Dead, a walking tour of Laurel Hill Cemetery, will be expertly guided by Dr Michael Brooks, a professor at West Chester University, former board member of the Friends of Laurel Hill, and longtime docent for the cemetery

The annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 194th anniversary of the birth of General George G Meade, commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Gettysburg A parade of Civil War re-enactors, civilians in period attire, special dignitaries, heritage groups and participants will advance to Meade’s final resting place and memorialize his services to his nation A 21-gun salute and champagne toast will cap off the program at graveside, and will be followed by a reception in the Cemetery Gatehouse A tour of historic Laurel Hill will be offered following the festivities (weather permitting) This year marks the 19th anniversary of the Meade Birthday Celebration, which will take place on Thursday, December 31st at 12 noon The event will be hosted by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia and the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery Admission is free, and all are invited to get an early start on their New Year’s Eve festivities For information, please call 215-228-8200, or visit wwwthelaurelhillcemeteryorg

An informative overview of Laurel Hill's long and colorful history, this walking tour of Laurel Hill will include all of the highlights, hot spots and notable stories that afford the cemetery its wow factor This is the ultimate tour for first-time visitors to Laurel Hill, and anyone else who likes beautiful art, stimulating history, and just enjoying lifeeven amongst the dead