Events
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Comic Catharsis: A Gift of Cartoons by William Steig
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum January 21-March 11, 2012 Although best known today as the creator of Shrek, William Steig first achieved fame for his cartoons and covers for The New Yorker. This exhibition features over 100 cartoons and studies by Steig made over his career. Examples of his illustrations for selected children’s books will be borrowed from the Eric Carle Museum and private collections. |
Brandywine River Museum |
01/21/12 -
03/11/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
American Girl Fashion Show
Presented by Ronald McDonald House of Delaware at Chase Center on the Riverfront March 10-March 11, 2012 American Girl Fashion Show featuring both historical and contemporary outfits from American Girl. Raffles, merchandise, doll salon, photo booth. Ticket purchase includes meal, American Girl goodie bag for children and a chance to win American Girl door prizes. |
Ronald McDonald House of Delaware |
03/10/12 -
03/11/12 |
Chase Center on the Riverfront, Wilmington |
Simon's Day
Presented by Simon's Fund at Ambler Theater March 11, 2012 It’s an entertainment lollapalooza for kids! Magician Scott Alexander and ventriloquist John Pizzi have both appeared on America’s Got Talent. The Great Holtzie, a staple to Simon’s Day, is a Philadelphia “kid-comic” legend. All this is just in the main theater. There will be cartoons, games, and live hoop action, as well as food and drink. This is going to be a party! |
Simon's Fund |
03/11/12 |
Ambler Theater, Ambler |
Remember the Ladies: Tea with Abigail Adams
Presented by Historical Society of Montgomery County at Historical Society of Montgomery County March 11, 2012 In her many letters to her husband and friends, Abigail Adams (Kim Hanley) expressed the concerns and accomplishments of an early American patriotic woman. Her most famous request was for Congress to "remember the ladies" in the creation of the Constitution of the United States. It was her clear understanding that women's influences in the domestic sphere were as integral to the development of a new nation as the more public efforts of the founding fathers. |
Historical Society of Montgomery County |
03/11/12 |
Historical Society of Montgomery County, Norristown |
Guided Tour: A Walk with the Curator
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. The 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), and the latest garden designs at... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/14/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
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... |
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. |
Brandywine River Museum |
03/14/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Documentary Screening - The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center March 14, 2012 Directed by Grammy and Emmy-winning filmmaker Thom Zimny, this 90-minute film combines never-before-seen footage of Springsteen and the E Street Band shot between 1976 and 1978, including home rehearsals and studio sessions, as well as new interviews with Springsteen, E Street Band members, manager Jon Landau, former manager Mike Appel, and others closely involved in the making of the classic album. |
National Constitution Center |
03/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
ART.WRITE.NOW at the National Constitution Center
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 16, 2016-March 14, 2012 ART.WRITE.NOW, a traveling exhibition featuring works by winners of the prestigious Scholastic Art & Writing Awards, will be on display at the National Constitution Center. More than 100 winning works from the nation’s most talented teen artists and writers will be on view, including sculptures, paintings, 3-D works, videos, and writing pieces displayed on iPads. The Center is the third stop of seven on the exhibition’s national tour and the only location on the East... |
National Constitution Center |
02/16/16 -
03/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
The Irish Rovers
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 15, 2012 St. Patrick's Day starts early in Glenside with Ireland's beloved, long-time ambassadors of song—simultaneously poignant and rousing. They'll sing selections like "The Orange and the Green," "The Unicorn," "Whiskey on a Sunday," "The Long Black Veil" and many more! |
Keswick Theatre |
03/15/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Botany of Desire Screening
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 16, 2012 Join Scott Arboretum for a free screening of Michael Pollan’s documentary The Botany of Desire in the Wister Center. Flowers. Trees. Plants. Humans have always thought that they controlled them. But what if, in fact, they have been shaping humans? Using this provocative question as a jumping off point, The Botany of Desire, a two-hour PBS documentary based on the best-selling book by Michael Pollan, takes you on an eye-opening exploration of our relationship with the... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/16/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 16, 2012 “Just stupid enough to be endearing.” (Rob Thomas, Capital Times)
“The boys are back in town – and back in the telephone-booth time machine. As these high school goofballs travel back in time to score some heavy dudes like Napoleon, Socrates, and Billy the Kid for their history presentation, they wrote themselves into the teen-movie pantheon. Everything Reeves has done since always has the whiff of “Ted” about it. Party on, dudes.” (Marjorie... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/16/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Green Roof Tour
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 17, 2012 Learn about the inner workings, benefits and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others offered; a brisk walk and several steps are required to reach the final roof. Children under the age of 12 are not permitted on the roofs. In case of inclement weather, the tour will be canceled. |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/17/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Darby O’Gill and the Little People
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 17, 2012 Albert Sharpe is an Irish caretaker whose tendency to spin the blarney causes no one to believe him when he becomes the guest of the Leprechauns in their underground home. Great special effects create a timeless atmosphere of charm and fantasy. Also starring Sean Connery. (TLA Film & Video Guide 2002-03)
Directed by Robert Stevenson. US. 1959. 6+. 93 min. Buena Vista. 35mm.
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The Colonial Theatre |
03/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Zoso
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 17, 2012 The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute!
Over 200 live performances per year since 1999, plus complete mastery of the authentic vintage instruments coupled with spot-on performance skills, creates what the St. Petersburg Times calls, “the most exacting of the Zeppelin tribute bands in existence.”
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Keswick Theatre |
03/17/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
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St. Patrick's Day
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Chaddsford Winery - Peddler's Village |
03/17/12 |
Chaddsford Tasting Room & Wine Shop at Peddler's Village , Lahaska |
Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute March 17, 2012 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... |
Watson Adventures |
03/17/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo
Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art March 18, 2012 “A poised and monstrously talented violinist” (Philadelphia Inquirer), 2010 Musical Fund Society award winner Benjamin Beilman is rapidly gaining attention for his “impeccable playing, eloquence and flair” (Musical America). For his PCMS recital debut with fellow Curtis Institute student Yekwon Sunwoo on piano, the fast-rising young star gives the world premiere of Curtis alum Chris Rogerson’s violin sonata alongside sonatas by Mozart, Strauss and... |
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society |
03/18/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
The Art of the Steal
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 18, 2012 “As a forward-thinking art collector in the 1920s, Dr. Albert Barnes snapped up an extraordinary wealth of post-impressionist and modernist paintings from the likes of Matisse, Picasso, Renoir, and Cezanne; though dismissed by tastemakers at the time, his collection is now valued in the tens of billions. In his will, Barnes was specific about what the trustees were to do with his assets: He wanted them to remain housed in his small, meticulously conceived institution in the... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/18/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
The Life and Times of Congressman Robert Smalls, 1839-1915
Presented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia January 16-March 20, 2012 Enslaved Man. War Hero. Ship Captain. Congressman.
Robert Smalls was all of the above. Born enslaved in South Carolina, Robert Smalls rose to become one of the most heroic men of his time. A skilled sailor, Smalls used his navigational talents to sail a Confederate ship to freedom in the early years of the American Civil War, then continued to work the water as a pilot and captain for the Union Navy. After the war’s end, Smalls continued to fight on behalf of African... |
African American Museum in Philadelphia |
01/16/12 -
03/20/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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. |
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. |
Brandywine River Museum |
03/21/12 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
Point Entertainment presents George Winston
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 22, 2012 George Winston’s melodic folk-style piano, as reflected in his seasonal albums like Autumn, December and Summer (to name a few), has been his signature sound for years. But he is also a renowned New Orleans R&B and stride piano player. His live performances encompass all of that and more, and we’re trilled to have him back at the Colonial. |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/22/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Ralphie May
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre March 22, 2012 As lovable as he is outrageous, Ralphie May is one of the most popular comedians in the country. Since his debut on season one of “Last Comic Standing, audiences can’t get enough of the larger than life comedian. Now, Ralphie proves he’s Too Big to Ignore with his record-breaking 4th Comedy Central Special and North American tour. Voted one of Variety’s 10 Comics to Watch, Ralphie spreads his comedic wealth further than ever by tackling topics that... |
Keswick Theatre |
03/22/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Angellique Kidjo
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater March 23, 2012 Angélique Kidjo, a singer-songwriter and activist, is noted for her diverse musical influences. Time Magazine has called her "Africa's premier diva". Her work has garnered her four Grammy nominations, has cross-pollinated the West African traditions of her childhood in Benin with elements of American R&B, funk and jazz, as well as influences from Europe and Latin America. Throughout her career, she has collaborated with a diverse group of international artists... |
Montgomery County Community College |
03/23/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
The Landscape's Color Spectrum
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College March 23, 2012 Join Claudia West and Carrie Wiles of North Creek Nurseries4 for this photographic presentation interpreting Bertolt Hering’s research of natural color ranges in modern European landscapes and how he applied these principles to the American landscape. Travel through regional native plant communities as the fascinating color ranges found within these ecosystems are explored. As humans have evolved, their perception of beauty and color has been shaped by textures and harmony of hues... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
03/23/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Superman
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre March 24, 2012 “Superman was an extraordinarily expensive film, and on the whole the money was well spent. Perfect casting and stunning special effects combine to relate the origins of the famous DC Comics here.
Superman’s father (Marlon Brando) jettisons his child into space to save him from the death of planet Krypton. Christopher Reeve plays the adult Superman, who, as Clark Kent, gets a job at The Daily Planet where he meets Lois Lane (Margot Kidder). Lex Luther (Gene... |
The Colonial Theatre |
03/24/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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Dave Mason and special guest Al Stewart
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Keswick Theatre |
03/24/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Northeast Rod & Custom Car Show
Presented by Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks March 23-March 25, 2012
The PREMIER indoor Rod, Custom & Classic Car, and Motorcycle show, in the Philadelphia area is being held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pa., on March 23-25, 2012.
Come see the coolest custom cars, muscle cars, show cars, street rods, classic cars, trucks, import tuners and custom cycles from around the Northeastern United States.
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Greater Philadelphia Expo Center |
03/23/12 -
03/25/12 |
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, Oaks |
Of Mice and Men
Presented by People's Light and Theatre Company at People's Light and Theatre Company - Main Stage February 15-March 25, 2012 John Steinbeck’s heart-wrenching tale of George and Lennie, an unlikely pair of migrant workers, who dream of purchasing a piece of land to farm and call their own. This classic American drama is a story of deep friendships and hard choices, set against the backdrop of Depression era California.
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People's Light and Theatre Company |
02/15/12 -
03/25/12 |
People's Light and Theatre Company - Main Stage, Malvern |
