Events
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Dates |
Location |
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Lily Tomlin
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Keswick Theatre |
04/13/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
One Night of Queen
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre April 14, 2012 Presented by Gary Mullin & The Works. Come prepared to party! We will rock you & your best friend, even under pressure. . .don't stop now, order your tickets ASAP because we are having a ball as the world's most acclaimed QUEEN tribute takes the Keswick stage. Full concert lighting & production complete the authenticity. Even former QUEEN member BRIAN MAY is a fan!! |
Keswick Theatre |
04/14/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
Point Entertainment presents Suzanne Westenhoefer
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 14, 2012 All new for 2011! A crazy, heart-pumping, mind-bending, hilarious romp through heartbreak, comedy, life, love, and everything about couples un-coupling in the modern world. You’ve never seen Suzanne like this before! Expect non-stop inappropriate comedy from the woman Curve magazine voted “America’s Funniest Lesbian.”
Tickets
Gold Circle, Orchestra & Front Balcony: $29.50 ($35 day of show)
Rear Balcony: $20 ($25... |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/14/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 14, 2012 Audiences young and old enjoy this larkish musical/fantasy featuring precocious children and childlike adults. Gene Wilder stars as the eccentric candy maker searching for the child who will inherit his fantastic factory. For a contrarian, but not completely off base, review check out Chuck Bowen’s on SlantMagazine.com.
Directed by Mel Stuart. US. 1971. 8+. 98 min. Warner Bros.... |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/14/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Sheep Shearing Day
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Peter Wentz Farmstead April 14, 2012 Watch as farmers shear the sheep, and stay to learn more about many other typical spring activities on a colonial farm. For the children there will be colonial toys and games, scarecrow building, storytelling, and a puppet theatre. Highlights include open-hearth cooking, farm tours, spinning, weaving, colonial music, and many other historical craft activities. |
Peter Wentz Farmstead |
04/14/12 |
Peter Wentz Farmstead, Worcester |
Morris Arboretum celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival: Kyo Daiko Drumming Crew
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania April 14, 2012 Taiko drumming has been practiced in Japan for hundreds of years at festivals, battles, and as a means of communication over long distances. A combination of choreography and drumming, taiko drumming is physically demanding and visually compelling. Kyo Daiko, Philadelphia's only Japanese-style drumming crew, is a community-based group, formed by a collaboration between Settlement Music School and Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Fairmount Park. |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
04/14/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
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Morris Arboretum celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival: Traditional Japanese Tea Demonstration
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
04/14/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Magnolia Study Day
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College April 14, 2012 Join Scott Arboretum curator Andrew Bunting for a day devoted to magnolias. Also president of the Magnolia Society International, Andrew will discuss magnolias for the home garden and lead an in-depth study of magnolia specimens. Although free, limited to 40.
Call 610-328-8025 to register. |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
04/14/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Shipwrecked!
Presented by People's Light and Theatre Company at People's Light and Theatre Company - Steinbright Stage March 22-April 15, 2012 A delight-filled traveler’s tale (which may or may not be true) that takes you from the exotic islands of the Coral Sea to Queen Victoria’s garden to the Royal Geographic Society. Has Louis been on a grand adventure or is he suffering delusions of grandeur? Do wombats really fly? Can you ride a sea turtle? This is genuine entertainment for all!
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People's Light and Theatre Company |
03/22/12 -
04/15/12 |
People's Light and Theatre Company - Steinbright Stage, Malvern |
Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute December 10, 2011-April 15, 2012 The world’s largest and most unusual dinosaurs invade The Franklin Institute Saturday in the new exhibition Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs. This exclusive exhibition allows visitors the chance to get up close-and-personal with gigantic dinosaurs, as long as 70 feet, excavated from such remote regions as Patagonia and the Gobi Desert of Inner Mongolia—with many rarely seen in this country. Dozens of exotic giant skeletons and intricate robotics reveal new discoveries of... |
The Franklin Institute |
12/10/11 -
04/15/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Peddler's Village Annual Quilt Competition and Display 2012
Presented by Peddler's Village at Peddler's Village January 16-April 15, 2012 Handmade quilts compete for over $2000 in cash prizes in 8 categories: New! Memories of Peddler's Village Special 50th Anniversary Category, Traditional, Applique, Quilted Clothing, Creative, Pot Luck, Student and KidsOnly! Entries will be on free public display in the Village Gazebo through April 15, 2012. |
Peddler's Village |
01/16/12 -
04/15/12 |
Peddler's Village, Lahaska |
Theresa Caputo
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre April 15, 2012 Theresa Caputo is a typical Long Island wife and mom, except for one distinct difference . . .she communicates with the dead. It's a gift she cannot "turn off" prompting her to give spontaneous readings to her car mechanic or cashier at the local bagel shop. |
Keswick Theatre |
04/15/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
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. |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Greg Lake
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre April 19, 2012 The singer/instrumentalist from Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and also a founding member of the original King Crimson! |
Keswick Theatre |
04/19/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
MST3K: Mitchell
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 20, 2012 Joe Don Baker is unappealing, doughy and alcoholic cop Mitchell who gets caught up in political intrigue and the local mafia drug trade after he’s called in to investigate the murder of a prowler by a local embezzler (played by John Saxton). This is the first of two Joe Don Baker films that the Satellite of love crew lambaste- the other being “Final Justice” (Mitchell in Italy), which we featured at the Colonial for out Cult Cinema show back in May ’11.
Not... |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/20/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Imani Winds- Family Show
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater April 21, 2012 More than North America's premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, genre-blurring collaborations and inspirational outreach programs. With two member composers and a deep commitment to commissioning new work, the group... |
Montgomery County Community College |
04/21/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
Imani Winds
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater April 21, 2012 More than North America's premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, genre-blurring collaborations and inspirational outreach programs. With two member composers and a deep commitment to commissioning new work, the group... |
Montgomery County Community College |
04/21/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
Tower of Power and Average White Band
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre April 20-April 21, 2012 Such funk-filled fun that many people actually attend BOTH nights of this near-legendary event - a joy-filled musical experience like very few others as these two classic bands perform on the same stage! |
Keswick Theatre |
04/20/12 -
04/21/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
The Princess Bride
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre April 21, 2012 “Writer William Goldman’s love story of a farm boy-turned-swashbuckling hero, the princess he rescues from an arranged marriage, and the friendships and revenges the two encounter along the way recreates the high-flying milieu of a Fairbanks or Flynn adventure yarn, placing it within the narrative frame of a grandfather reading a storybook to his sick grandson.
…Reiner’s contribution was to cast actors in the lead parts who captured the folkloric ambiance of... |
The Colonial Theatre |
04/21/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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Family Helicopter Rides
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American Helicopter Museum and Education Center |
04/21/12 |
American Helicopter Museum and Education Center, West Chester |
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Morris Arboretum celebrates Japanese Cherry Blossom Festival: Samurai Arts Group
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
04/21/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
2012 Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-mile Run
Presented by Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau at Valley Forge National Historical Park April 22, 2012 Run this challenging five-mile certified course through scenic Valley Forge National Historical Park.
Or walk three miles to and from the National Memorial Arch. A one-mile youth fun run wraps up this fifth annual event. Refreshments, health/exercise exhibits, park/visitor information and running clubs will be represented at the family expo.
All proceeds benefit park preservation initiatives. |
Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau |
04/22/12 |
Valley Forge National Historical Park, King of Prussia |
Leopold's Violin
Presented by Kennett Symphony of Chester County at Longwood Gardens April 22, 2012 Mozart’s father’s 1680 Cremona violin now belongs to internationally known violinist Christopher Collins Lee. A delightful Mozart symphony and Mozart’s best-loved melodies are a prelude to Mr. Lee’s introduction and performance of Mozart’s Third Violin Concerto. Enjoy this special concert in Longwood Gardens’ beautiful conservatory. |
Kennett Symphony of Chester County |
04/22/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Run for S.A.A.M.
Presented by Victim Services Center at Norristown Farm Park April 22, 2012 5K Run/1 Mile Walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (proceeds will benefit child and adult victims of sexual assault).
Please bring your pets! |
Victim Services Center |
04/22/12 |
Norristown Farm Park, E. Norriton |
Zoe Strauss: Ten Years
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art January 14-April 22, 2012 Zoe Strauss: Ten Years is a mid-career retrospective of the acclaimed photographer’s work and the first critical assessment of her ten-year project to exhibit her photographs annually in a space beneath a section of Interstate-95 (I-95) in South Philadelphia. Strauss’s subjects are broad but her primary focus is on working-class experience, including the most disenfranchised people and places. Her photographs offer a poignant, troubling portrait of contemporary America.... |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
01/14/12 -
04/22/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
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Earth Day Edibles
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Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
04/22/12 |
Lorimer Park, Huntingdon Valley |
Green Roof Tour
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College April 24, 2012 Learn about the inner workings, benefits, and beauty of green roofs while exploring the three we have at the Arboretum. Please note the level of difficulty on these tours is higher than others we offer; 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.
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... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
04/24/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Winterthur Ceramics Conference: Wining, Dining and Ceramics
Presented by Winterthur Museum and Country Estate at Winterthur Museum and Country Estate April 26-April 27, 2012 Come whet your appetites as we study beverage and dinner wares and the entertainments that included them during the 17th through the 19th centuries. How did such experiences differ based on one’s background, location, and pocketbook? Join us and find out as we share the results of our studies of period documents, advertisements, archaeological evidence, and, of course, ceramics!
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Winterthur Museum and Country Estate |
04/26/12 -
04/27/12 |
Winterthur Museum and Country Estate, Winterthur |
Warriors of the Wonderful Sound/Muhal Richard Abrams
Presented by Montgomery County Community College at Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater April 28, 2012 Bobby Zankel returns to MCCC's stage after a triumphant performance with Steve Coleman. This is the third in a three part project entitled "The Wizards of the Saxophone Meet the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound: Creating a 21st Century Jazz Vocabulary" featuring work commissioned by Muhal Richard Abrams, an American composer, arranger, clarinetist, cellist and jazz pianist in the Free jazz medium. Abrams compresses both contemporary and traditional ideas into lean, elegant... |
Montgomery County Community College |
04/28/12 |
Montgomery County Community College - Science Center Theater, Blue Bell |
Colin Hay
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre April 28, 2012 Colin Hay may be best known as the lead singer for Men At Work, the multi-platinum selling Australian band that topped worldwide charts in the 80s with anthems like "Down Under," "Overkill," and "Who Can It Be?" But since moving to Los Angeles in 1989, Hay has released 11 albums and "Gathering Mercury" may be the best one yet. |
Keswick Theatre |
04/28/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
