Events
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Wine and Chocolate Pairing
Presented by Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village at Chaddsford Tasting Room & Wine Shop at Peddler's Village March 2, 2012 Back by Popular demand is our Wine and Chocolate pairings…where we feature gourmet chocolates & our fine Chaddsford wine. If you missed our tasting in February then this is your time to sit back and enjoy delicious chocolate and exceptional wine together these five Friday nights in March. Space is limited so R.S.V.P. to save your spot at 215-794-9655. |
Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village |
03/02/12 |
Chaddsford Tasting Room & Wine Shop at Peddler's Village , Lahaska |
Dance Theatre of Harlem
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater March 3, 2012 Founded in 1969 by Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook, Dance Theatre of Harlem was considered “one of ballet’s most exciting undertakings” (The New York Times, 1971). Mitchell was inspired to start a school that would offer children--especially those in Harlem, the community in which he was born--the opportunity to learn about dance and the allied arts. Now in its fourth decade, Dance Theatre of Harlem has grown into a multi-cultural dance institution with an... |
Montgomery County Community College |
03/03/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
Practical Pruning for Late Winter and Early Spring
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 3, 2012 Thomas Hawkins will cover what, when and how to prune shrubs and small trees. He will provide a clear definition of cutback shrubs and old growth versus new growth plants as well as a list of plants in each category. Practical tools, cutting techniques and safety will be demonstrated. Limited to 24. Thomas Hawkins is the owner and operator of The Gardener's Arms Inc., a small local gardening company with an emphasis on the maintenance and creation of well-managed gardens for a range of... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/03/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
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Guided Tour: Witchhazels and Early Spring Blooms
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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/03/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Wacky Walks at Morris Arboretum
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania January 7-March 3, 2012 Morris Arboretum introduces Wacky Walks, a version of Wellness Walks developed specifically for all ages. Based on First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move! Museums & Gardens campaign to raise a healthier generation of kids, these outdoor walks are designed for people of all ages, including children, to engage in physical activity and interact with nature in a playful way. Offered the first Saturday of every month, November through March, the planned walks include an Animal... |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
01/07/12 -
03/03/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Balloon Freak John Cassidy
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 3, 2012 John Cassidy, our most popular kids performer at the Colonial, is an eccentric comedian whose bizarre antics have earned him widespread acclaim as one of the most original and unique performers today. He has also made numerous television appearances having appeared on such popular shows as Live with Regis and Kelly, NBC’s Today Show and Martha Stewart Living and regularly plays Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New York City and his native Philadelphia. John also holds several Guinness World... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/03/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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. |
Peter Wentz Farmstead |
03/03/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Doug Church - The True Voice of Elvis
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 3, 2012 Benefit Concert for the Abington Police Athletic League.
This acclaimed Elvis tribute artist has awed audiences for nearly 20 years. He was the first place winner of The World’s Best Elvis Impersonator competition, and has built a huge fan base from Hong Kong to Denmark, the Bahamas, Russia, Britain, and right here in the United States!
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Keswick Theatre |
03/03/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Boy Scout Day
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center March 3, 2012 Scouts can enjoy a fun-filled day learning about our country while meeting requirements and working toward badges. The National Constitution Center will feature activity tables, workshops, and shows just for Boy Scouts. Scouts also can explore the entire museum as they earn a commemorative National Constitution Center Fun Badge. Scout leaders and parents will receive a scout packet and agenda to lead them throughout the day’s activities and events. |
National Constitution Center |
03/03/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Maple Sugar Festival
Presented by John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove at John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove March 3, 2012 The John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove (JJAC) celebrates all things maple sugar with a free, family-friendly event. This event takes place on JJAC's 175-acre historic grounds. Throughout the grounds, JJAC staff and volunteers guide festival visitors to different stations where they can discover maple sugars past and present.
Indigenous legends and techniques come alive at the Native American & Colonial Sugar-Making station. The Sugarbush station explains the science of... |
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove |
03/03/12 |
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Audubon |
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Kids Join the Continental Army
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Valley Forge National Historical Park |
03/03/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Watson Adventures’ Wizard School Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art March 3, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt for Harry Potter fans 10 and up!
Follow in the footsteps of young wizards on a field trip to the Philadelphia Museum of Art in search of art that echoes characters, places and enchanted objects in the famed Harry Potter books and movies. Be prepared to track down a powerful sorceress, a Snape-like potions master, flying owls and dragons, Hagrid-like giants, centaurs and unicorns like those you’d see in the Forbidden Forest,... |
Watson Adventures |
03/03/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Matters Personal, Details Private: Cleanliness, Hygiene, and Personal Pursuits in the Colonial Home
Presented by Pottsgrove Manor Historic site at Pottsgrove Manor Historic site March 3, 2012 Pottsgrove Manor will host a day-long symposium on March 3rd to kick off the new exhibit, “Matters Personal, Details Private: Cleanliness, Hygiene, and Personal Pursuits in the Colonial Home.” This symposium is open to participants ages 12 and up.
This symposium will shed light on aspects of colonial life that were not covered in your history textbooks. At 10 am, Pottsgrove Manor’s museum educator Lynn Symborski will give a visual presentation on both... |
Pottsgrove Manor Historic site |
03/03/12 |
Pottsgrove Manor Historic site, Pottstown |
Girl Science
Presented by Arcadia Theatre at Arcadia Theatre February 23-March 4, 2012 Lois Allen, an up-and-coming historian, selects her great aunt, Dr. Johanna Vernon, an eminent biologist and “forgotten pioneer of science,” as the subject for her new book. Reluctant at first, Johanna soon relents, sharing stories from her professional life and seemingly charmed girlhood. But was it? When Lois’s work inadvertently reveals a startling and tragic truth, both women’s lives are changed forever. |
Arcadia Theatre |
02/23/12 -
03/04/12 |
Arcadia Theatre, Glenside |
The Peking Acrobats
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 4, 2012 The perennial family favorite: Twenty extraordinary acrobats, contortionists, jugglers and more who seemingly defy the laws of physics with this mind-bending spectacular! |
Keswick Theatre |
03/04/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Resurrect Dead: The Mystery of the Toynbee Tiles
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 4, 2012 Q&A with director and Philly native John Foy immediately following the screening.
“Alien to the street yet embedded within it, easy to read but impossible to decipher, the Toynbee Tiles are an internationally enigmatic, handcrafted phenomenon. First discovered in the early 1980s, these crudely tiled signs have appeared in pavements all over the world, each uniquely made yet all expressing an identical message:
Toynbee Idea
In Kubrick’s... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/04/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
American Girl Fashion Show Hosted by Junior League of Philadelphia
Presented by Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. at Desmond Hotel and Conference Center March 3-March 4, 2012 The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc.’s community programs.
Local models will present the fashions, while lively commentary, music, and decorations will create a memorable experience for girls and their... |
Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. |
03/03/12 -
03/04/12 |
Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Malvern |
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Storytime at the Morris Arboretum
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
03/06/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Hot Chocolate
Presented by ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia at Adventure Aquarium March 8, 2012 The only thing better than chocolate is chocolate to benefit a good cause! Chocolate lovers are invited to enjoy a chocolate dream come true at Hot Chocolate: A Chocolate Frenzy, benefiting The ALS Association, Greater Philadelphia Chapter. Sip chocolate martinis, indulge in chocolate fountains and sample some of the area's best chocolate treats while enjoying the underwater views from CURRENTS - The Ballroom at Adventure Aquarium and one of the Aquarium's most popular exhibits and a... |
ALS Association of Greater Philadelphia |
03/08/12 |
Adventure Aquarium, Camden |
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... |
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 |
Cowboy Junkies Plus Joe Purdy
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 9, 2012 Touring in support of their new Sing in My Meadow: The Nomad Sessions, Vol. 3. The Canadian alt-rock favorites feature languid guitars and the detached, ethereal vocals of Margo Timmons. They've been fan favorites since 1989's The Trinity Session. |
Keswick Theatre |
03/09/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
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Looney Tunes
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The Colonial Theatre |
03/10/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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... |
African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/10/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Tea and Scones in a Victorian Kitchen
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills March 10, 2012 Join us for this informative, hands-on culinary experience. Learn the art of cooking with a wood burning stove, help make some old-fashioned recipes, and finally, enjoy the fruits of your labor with tea and scones. Recipes will be provided to each participant. Limited seating. Confirmation will be sent to each participant along with directions and a site map. |
Pennypacker Mills |
03/10/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Bobby Keys & The Suffering Bastards
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 10, 2012 Legendary Rolling Stones Saxophonist plus Members of Georgia Satellites, Black Crowes, Lynyrd Skynyrd & John Fogerty: a list of musical legends you’ll seldom see together outside of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This tour coincides with the release of Bobby's long-awaited autobiography, Every Night Is A Saturday Night, which recounts his experiences playing with The Rolling Stones, Elvis and each of the four Beatles. |
Keswick Theatre |
03/10/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Girl Scout Day
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center March 10, 2012 Scouts can enjoy a fun-filled day learning about our country while meeting requirements and working toward badges. The National Constitution Center will feature activity tables, workshops, and shows just for Girl Scouts. Scouts also can explore the entire museum as they earn a commemorative National Constitution Center Fun Badge. Scout leaders and parents will receive a scout packet and agenda to lead them throughout the day’s activities and events.
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National Constitution Center |
03/10/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
The Pirates of Penzance
Presented by King of Prussia Players at Shannondell Performing Arts Center March 2-March 10, 2012 Young Frederic is mistakenly apprenticed to pirates until his twenty first birthday. Helping Frederic to cope is the brash Pirate King, Ruth the pirate maid, romantic Mabel, and the delightfully stuffy Major-General Stanley.
On the rocky coast of Cornwall, pirates celebrate the coming of age of their apprentice, Frederic. Although Frederic's apprenticing was the mistake of his nurse maid Ruth, he has dutifully served. Now he announces he will fight against piracy.
Frederic... |
King of Prussia Players |
03/02/12 -
03/10/12 |
Shannondell Performing Arts Center, Audubon |
Mister Rogers & Me
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 11, 2012 Q&A with filmmakers and former Berwyn residents Benjamin and Christofer Wagner immediately following the screening.
“Unlike almost everyone on TV who’s invented a persona, Mr. Rogers was the same person off screen. His life and his work touched children, politicians, celebrities and religious leaders. He did it in a way that was both humble and authentic. I learned this watching a profoundly moving film – Mr Rogers and Me by Benjamin and Christofer Wagner.... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/11/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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... |
African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/11/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
