Events
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Fawzia Koofi - The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 14, 2012 Fawzia Koofi, a leading candidate in the 2014 Afghan presidential elections and a noted activist for women and children’s rights, joins the Center for a powerful and moving conversation about her latest book, The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future. The first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament, Koofi will discuss her life experiences and the political and cultural moment in a country caught between the hope of progress and...
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National Constitution Center |
02/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Travels at Twelve: The Garden Creators and Nurserymen of the Netherlands and Flanders
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College February 16, 2012 Visit public and private gardens of The Netherlands and Belgian Flanders with Jeff Jabco as he tours on his own and with the International Clematis Society. See interesting places such as the Tulip Museum in Amsterdam; the estate De Wiersse in the east of Holland that has been in the same family since 1678; the home garden of Piet and Anja Oudolf; and the unique nurseries of Boskoop—at 7 feet below sea level. The gardens were at their peak bloom time of mid-June!
Free...
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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/16/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Saving the Revolution - Lafayette's Escape at Barren Hill
Presented by Historical Society of Montgomery County at Historical Society of Montgomery County February 19, 2012 Was there a cover up by the British at Barren Hill? How did Lafayette escape? Join retired teacher and historian Rudolph Cusumano to explore these questions and learn about the life of this patriotic son of the American Revolution. Learn the new information Mr. Cusumano has discovered about the British cover up, and how an American failure that would have doomed Washington's Army at Valley Forge was prevented.
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Historical Society of Montgomery County |
02/19/12 |
Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown |
Tropical Botany and Ecology - Free Evening Course
Presented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society January 17-February 20, 2012 Lectures will be taught by Professor Karen Snetselaar and held at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society at 100 North 20th Street, 5th floor.
Tuesday, January 17th: Types of tropical ecosystems
Monday, January 23rd: Plants of the tropical rainforest
Monday, January 30th: Interactions between plants and animals in the tropics
Monday, February 6th: Mangrove swamps and coral reefs
Monday, February 13th: Agriculture and the tropical forest
Monday,...
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Wagner Free Institute of Science |
01/17/12 -
02/20/12 |
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia |
Philadelphia, the Place that Loves You Back
Presented by The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia at Independence Visitor Center February 22, 2012 Tourism has become increasingly important to Greater Philadelphia’s economy, generating in one year 36 million visitors and $8 billion in economic impact, while supporting 83,000 jobs. In this discussion, take a look behind the campaigns that promote Philadelphia to the region, the nation, and the world. Hosted at the Independence Visitor Center.
The discussion will be moderated by Charlene Mires of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities at Rutgers-Camden,...
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The Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia |
02/22/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
Philadelphia, the Place that Loves You Back
Presented by Historical Society of Pennsylvania at Independence Visitor Center February 22, 2012 Tourism has become increasingly important to Greater Philadelphia’s economy, generating in one year 36 million visitors and $8 billion in economic impact, while supporting 83,000 jobs. In this discussion, take a look behind the campaigns that promote Philadelphia to the region, the nation, and the world.
The discussion will be moderated by Charlene Mires of the Mid-Atlantic Regional Center for the Humanities at Rutgers-Camden with panelists including Richardson Dilworth of...
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
02/22/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
One Book, One Philadelphia: Running the Road to ABC
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the goal of One Book, One Philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
Join multi-talented storyteller, artist, and historical re-enactor Carla Wiley for an engaging presentation of the young children’s book Running the Road to ABC by Denizé Lauture.
Book supply is...
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African American Museum of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
TEDxPhoenixvilleLive: TED2012 SIMULCAST
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 29, 2012 TEDxLive is an extension of the TEDx program, launched by TED in 2010. TEDxLive events are TEDx events built around the live webcast of TED Conferences. TEDxLive events enable TED enthusiasts all over the world to experience live sessions of the TED Conference; events can be simple viewing events, and may also host live speakers. TEDxPhoenixville is pleased to host a free webcast of all four available TED2012 sessions. We will not have any live speakers that day, but instead plan on...
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The Colonial Theatre |
02/29/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Winterthur Furniture Forum Furniture in the South: Makers & Consumers
Presented by Winterthur Museum and Country Estate at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate March 1-March 2, 2012 Join us for a forum exploring not only the furniture and furnishings of specific southern regions, makers, and consumers but also northern-made furniture that was sold to southern customers. A special selection of Winterthur’s southern furniture will be on display in the Galleries.
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Winterthur Museum and Country Estate |
03/01/12 -
03/02/12 |
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, Winterthur |
Workshop: Tape Loom Weaving
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead March 3, 2012 “The Tape Lady,” Eleanor Bittle, will instruct both beginners and advanced weavers on pattern design, warping and weaving, and explain the history and use of woven tape. Participants may bring their own loom or purchase either a cardboard or reproduction wood loom;
Light refreshments served; bring your own lunch.
Ages: 12 and up. Space is limited.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead |
03/03/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Travels at Twelve: Gardens of Chicago: World-Class Wonders
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 8, 2012 Julie Jenney, educational programs coordinator, and Laura Stiebitz, education intern, will share photos from their recent scouting trip, providing a glimpse into the city's Millennium Park, Lurie Garden, and impressive suburban private gardens. Chicago's combination of grand history and vision for the future makes this a world-class city full of horticultural gems.
Free and open to the public, Travels at Twelve is an informal way to share what has been seen and discovered in...
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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/08/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
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Read-Aloud Tours
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Brandywine River Museum |
02/02/12 -
03/08/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
One Book, One Philadelphia - Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 10, 2012 Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the goal of One Book, One Philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work is Haitian American writer and MacArthur Genius Grant winner Edwidge Danticat's collection of essays which takes its name from Albert Camus's last published lecture in which he...
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African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/10/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
The Prep School Negro: A Film Screening & Discussion with Filmmaker André Robert Lee
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 11, 2012 The African American Museum in Philadelphia and the Mid-Atlantic office of A Better Chance present André Robert Lee’s The Prep School Negro. André Robert Lee and his sister grew up in the ghettos of Philadelphia while their mother struggled working long hours in a garment factory to support them. When André was 14 years old, he received what his family believed to be a golden ticket – a full scholarship to attend one of the most prestigious prep...
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African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/11/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Nature's Narratives: The Botany of Desire
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 14, 2012 Join Andrew Bunting, Curator of the Scott Arboretum, for a series of free tours at the Scott Arboretum. "A Walk with the Curator" program 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...
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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/14/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Art and the Environment Lecture Series
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum March 14, 2012 “Art and Nature,” presented by associate educator Jane Flitner, will feature works of art in the museum’s collection: William T. Richards, Andrew Wyeth and others. Museum Lecture Room.
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Brandywine River Museum |
03/14/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Learning to See - Abington Art Center
Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Abington Art Center February 15-March 21, 2012 This course will open your eyes to seeing art in a whole new way. Go beyond the subject matter and discover what truly makes something a work of art. Once you learn to see the art in art, you can't stop talking about it.
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Violette de Mazia Foundation |
02/15/12 -
03/21/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Art and the Environment Lecture Series
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum March 21, 2012 “The Brandywine-Struble Greenway”
Senior planner for municipal assistance Sheila Fleming will present the progress of this regional planning initiative of the Brandywine Conservancy.
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Brandywine River Museum |
03/21/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
School of the Soldier
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead March 24-March 25, 2012 Experience the daily camp life of Revolutionary War soldiers and camp followers from regiments of the Mid-Atlantic Department of the Continental Line as they prepare for battle reenactments throughout the region. Soldiers will practice drills and maneuvers at various times each day. Merchants will be selling items typical of the period.
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Peter Wentz Farmstead |
03/24/12 -
03/25/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Art and the Environment Lecture Series
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum March 28, 2012 “Native Plants of the Brandywine Region and their Liaisons”
Horticultural coordinator Mark Gormel will provide an illustrated look at the Brandywine region’s native plants, including an expose on the “significant others” in their lives: the animals, birds and bugs who depend on them for sustenancy.
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Brandywine River Museum |
03/28/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 17, 2012 As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people.
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The Colonial Theatre |
04/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Agricultural Science and Policy - Evening Course
Presented by Wagner Free Institute of Science at Pennsylvania Horticultural Society March 26-April 30, 2012 This course is co-sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. The lectures will be given at the PHS offices, 100 N. 20th Street.
Taught by Professor David Hewitt
This course will provide scientific background to understand selected current issues in agricultural and food policy. Subjects will include ecology, physiology (plant and animal), genetics and molecular/cell biology and will be integrated into discussions of topics in fertilizer production and...
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Wagner Free Institute of Science |
03/26/12 -
04/30/12 |
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia |
An Evening With GARRISON KEILLOR
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre May 7, 2012 The best-selling author and host of A Prairie Home Companion (now heard on over 450 public radio stations) - winner of the Grammy Award, two Cable ACE Awards, the Peabody Award, a National Humanities Medal, and inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame.
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Keswick Theatre |
05/07/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Garrison Keillor
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre May 7, 2012 Garrison Keillor is the best-selling author and host of A Prairie Home Companion (now heard on over 450 public radio stations). He has won a Grammy Award, two Cable ACE Awards, the Peabody Award, a National Humanities Medal, and was honored as an inductee into the Radio Hall of Fame.
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Keswick Theatre |
05/07/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |