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... |
National Constitution Center |
02/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day at Eastern State Penitentiary
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site February 11-February 14, 2012 Break out of the ordinary and celebrate Valentine’s Day with special Winter Adventure Tours. Bring your valentine to receive "Buy One, Get One Free" admission and experience the history of Eastern State with a focus on love stories throughout the prison’s history.
Eastern State Penitentiary is beautiful in the stark, cold months of winter and makes for a perfect setting for romance. The BOGO offer to bring your valentine on February 11-14 is valid for one... |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
02/11/12 -
02/14/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
Greetings from Asbury Park
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 15, 2012 Celebrate our right to free expression at this rockin’ kick-off party for the highly anticipated exhibition From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen at the National Constitution Center – the only venue in the nation to host the must-see exhibition from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum. You’ll be first in line to get an in-depth look at Bruce Springsteen’s career and catalog through more than 150 rare artifacts... |
National Constitution Center |
02/15/12 |
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... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/16/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Oscar Nominated Short Films
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 10-February 16, 2012 Come see all of the Oscar nominated short films – animated, live action, and documentary.
ANIMATED
Sunday/Dimanche
10 min – English – Patrick Doyon
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
15 min – No Dialogue – William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg
La Luna
7 min – English – Enrico Casaroasa
A Morning Stroll
7 min – No Dialogue – Grant Orchard and Sue... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/10/12 -
02/16/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Lila Downs
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater February 17, 2012 Lila Downs is a Mexican American singer who performs her own compositions as well as tapping into native Mesoamerican music of the Mixtec, Zapotec, Maya and Nahuatl cultures. Her passionate and emotional performances are spell-binding. She grew up partly in Mexico and the United States. She sang in the club scenes of Oaxaca and later Philadelphia along with Paul Cohen, an American-born saxophonist. They began collaborating together on songs that would slowly evolve into Downs's subsequent... |
Montgomery County Community College |
02/17/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
MST3K: Time Chasers
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 17, 2012 If you studied the greatest time travel tales in history, Time Chasers would surely be the weakest. It’s got a guy and some other guy in it. They use a biplane to fly back in time and do stuff. If it all sounds like so much enchantment – it isn’t. It does, however, setup up our intrepid movie riffing trio (Mike, Crow and Servo) with a veritable feast on which to heap scorn! Join us once again for a Mystery Science Theater 3000 crowd experience unlike most... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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Storytime at the Morris Arboretum
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
02/17/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 18, 2012 Quite possibly the funkiest person (and band!) on this planet—or any other! He literally revolutionized R&B. If you don’t like to dance, then please don’t plan to sit too close to the stage as this near-legendary band cuts loose! |
Keswick Theatre |
02/18/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
The Secret of Moonacre
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 18, 2012 Based on the book The Little White Horse by Elizabeth Goudge (JK Rowling’s favorite childhood book!).
When 13 year old Maria Merryweather’s father dies, leaving her orphaned and homeless, she is forced to leave her luxurious London life to go and live with Sir Benjamin, an eccentric uncle she didn’t know she had, at the mysterious Moonacre Manor. Soon Maria finds herself in a crumbling moonlit world torn apart by the hatred of an ancient feud with the dark and... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/18/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Organ Concert Featuring Paul Jacobs
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 18, 2012 America’s most celebrated concert organist Paul Jacobs is the only organ soloist ever to receive a Grammy Award. |
Longwood Gardens |
02/18/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Coffee Break with Electric City Roasting Company
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center February 18, 2012 Coffee Break is a relaxed “waking-up-to-art” morning featuring a coffee tasting, pastry pairing and art. This month at Coffee Break, meet Emily Steinberg and Colleen McCubbin Stepanic, two of the featured artists in AAC’s Solo Series exhibition, and enjoy a coffee and chocolate tasting hosted by Electric City Roasting Company. |
Abington Art Center |
02/18/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
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The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow
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02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Tabloid
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 19, 2012 “Timed serendipitously with the sudden collapse of Britain’s 168-year-old gossip rag News Of The World, Errol Morris’ Tabloid reveals, among many other things, the fierce, unscrupulous reporting that goes on at competing publications—in this case, Britain’s Daily Mirror and Daily Express. In spite of its title, this gossip war isn’t Tabloid’s subject, but it does underline a long-running theme in Morris’ work about the elusive,... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/19/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow
Presented by Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks February 16-February 19, 2012 For the tough and the rugged, spending all winter cooped up inside can be humdrum. Prepare for real adventure at The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor SportShow! Find gear for fishing, hunting, camping and paddling, boats, motors, ATVs and RVs. Get off the couch and jump into the action at The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sportshow! |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center |
02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Introduction to Black Genealogy: A Beginner's Workshop
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 19, 2012 Always been interested in tracing your roots and discovering your family tree? Take this opportunity to learn the basics! Covering everything from what forms to use to organize your info to what resources (and types of resources) are available online and off for discovering the details of your family history. Presented in partnership with the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia. Part 1 in a 2-part Genealogy Series. |
African American Museum of Philadelphia |
02/19/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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 |
The Greater Philadelphia Outdoor Sports Show
Presented by ASA Sports Shows at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks February 16-February 19, 2012 Get ready for fun and excitement! Our 2012 sportsmen’s shows are shaping up to be some of our best ever. You’ll discover an unparalleled line-up of high quality exhibitors, national and local seminar speakers at the top of their game and feature attractions sure to delight the entire family. Select the show nearest you and mark your calendar today. Winter is more fun at our sportsmen’s shows…we guarantee it! |
ASA Sports Shows |
02/16/12 -
02/19/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Witchhazel is your Favorite?
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania February 19, 2012 The Arboretum has fabulous color and fragrance even in the middle of winter. Grab your family and head over to the Arboretum for a day of fun and exploration. Follow the scavenger hunt to discover the many varieties of witchazels, which range in color from yellow and orange to pink and red, growing at the Arboretum. After the hunt, stop back at the Visitor Center and make a fun craft. |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
02/19/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Sweet Beats Starring Music Monkey Jungle
Presented by Abington Art Center at Abington Art Center February 19, 2012 Lori, the head monkey of the Music Monkey Jungle, will present lively, interactive family music that’ll get young children singing, dancing, laughing, playing and having fun! |
Abington Art Center |
02/19/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Presidents Day Weekend
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 18-February 20, 2012 During Presidents Day weekend, visitors to the Center will learn about the role of the president and what it takes to be Commander-in-Chief. At craft activity tables, children can create campaign buttons, design their own presidential seals, and more. Guests also are invited to join in a special Presidential Tour of the Center’s core exhibition, The Story of We the People. Presidential reenactors will join the Center throughout the weekend to mingle with guests, pose for... |
National Constitution Center |
02/18/12 -
02/20/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
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,... |
Wagner Free Institute of Science |
01/17/12 -
02/20/12 |
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, Philadelphia |
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Kids Join the Continental Army
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Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Washington's Birthday Weekend
Presented by Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park February 19-February 20, 2012 George Washington was 46 years old before he ever partied on his birthday. And what a grand event it was (for those days), including being serenaded by his wife and Continental Army soldiers in the midst of their storied winter encampment at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania in 1778. This year, the party’s even bigger as Valley Forge National Historical Park continues the tradition during Presidents Day weekend, February 17 - 20.
Think birthday cake, made from Martha... |
Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/19/12 -
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
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A Sweet Taste of History
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The Encampment Store at Valley Forge National Historical Park |
02/20/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
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Mardi Gras
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Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village |
02/18/12 -
02/21/12 |
Chaddsford Tasting Room & Wine Shop at Peddler's Village , Lahaska |
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,... |
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... |
Historical Society of Pennsylvania |
02/22/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, Philadelphia |
The Artist
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 17-February 23, 2012 “We rarely think of as great movies as breezy ones: Breeziness is supposedly only for disposable entertainment, though achieving filmmaking greatness in the way we normally think of it — with impressive sets, heavy-duty acting and ultra-polished cinematography — is probably easier than brushing a movie with just the right amount of gold dust. Michel Hazanavicius’s The Artist is a gold dust movie, a picture whose very boldness lies in its perceived... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/17/12 -
02/23/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
1964 The Tribute
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 24, 2012 The authentic Beatles tribute that sells out Carnegie Hall year after year--quite simply the #1 Beatles show in the world! They look, act and and sound like The Beatles. |
Keswick Theatre |
02/24/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
