Events
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Pennypacker Mills Civil War Reunion
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills June 2-June 3, 2012 This is the weekend where one of Montgomery County's most treasured historic sites transforms into a Civil War era encampment and you are invited to live the moment!
Throughout the two-day experience, see hundreds of Civil War reenactors and living historians portray military units and civilian organizations who had vital roles in the war. Lively artillery demonstrations and daily battles punctuate a fascinating look at this moment in our nation's history. On the Civilian Street... |
Pennypacker Mills |
06/02/12 -
06/03/12 |
Pennypacker Mills, Schwenksville |
Joseph Holston: Exhibit Walk-Through for Art Students
Presented by African American Museum in Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia June 9, 2012 Printmaker Joseph Holston is known for his carefully crafted black and white etchings, colorful screenprints, and emotive collagraphs featuring jazz musicians, fishermen, church ladies, boatmen, and more. Join Holston as he discusses his varied techniques and artistic perspective during this very special walkthrough of his exhibition, Limited Editions: Joseph Holston Prints, 1974-2010, A Retrospective for student artists from local colleges and universities. (High school students,... |
African American Museum in Philadelphia |
06/09/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: The Discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater June 14, 2012 An illustrated account of the discovery of an ancient library of almost 900 manuscripts recovered between 1947 and 1956 from eleven caves near Khirbet Qumran in the Judean Desert. On the basis of a survey the various types of documents found in the Qumran library, the lecture will offer an introduction to the unique importance of the scrolls for our understanding of ancient Judaism and the origins of Christianity.
Speaker: P. Kyle McCarter, William Foxwell Albright Professor... |
The Franklin Institute |
06/14/12 |
The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater, Philadelphia |
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 19, 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 |
06/19/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Special Exhibition Lecture: John G. Johnson: Philadelphia Collector
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown at James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown June 19, 2012 The lecture will explore John G. Johnson’s life as a collector. A Philadelphia lawyer, John G. Johnson collected more than 1200 Old Master and Contemporary European paintings which he bequeathed to the city of Philadelphia in 1917. The collection is now at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. This illustrated lecture is organized in conjunction with the special exhibition, "Offering of the Angels; Treasures from the Uffizi Gallery." The exhibition includes several works by... |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown |
06/19/12 |
James A. Michener Art Museum - Doylestown, Doylestown |
Gauguin, Cézanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia with Curator Joseph Rishel
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 22, 2012 Joseph Rishel takes us behind the scenes of Gauguin, Cézanne, Matisse: Visions of Arcadia and discusses important works and themes in the exhibition as well as the popularity of the idea of an earthly paradise, or Arcadia. Rishel is the Gisela and Dennis Alter Senior Curator of European Painting before 1900, and Senior Curator of the John G. Johnson Collection and the Rodin Museum. |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/22/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Seeds to Sprouts
Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania June 6-June 27, 2012 Explore Nature with Your Senses!
Come for a fun and engaging 4-week program designed for you and your child to explore the wonders of the natural world together! Each week will feature one of the senses: sight, hearing, touch and smell. Classes will include indoor activities along with guided explorations through the Arboretum's beautiful gardens. We will meet rain or shine at the Widener Visitor Center, with indoor facilities available for inclement weather.
For... |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
06/06/12 -
06/27/12 |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Learning to See: An Introduction
Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Abington Art Center June 12-June 28, 2012 Introduce yourself to the language of the arts, the challenge to the artist, and the important role you the viewer play in the experience. Come away with useful tools for appreciating the arts and learn the direct relationship between art and daily life.
This 6-session introductory class is appropriate for everyone and applies Violette de Mazia Foundation's objective approach to the arts to a variety of themes and topics. |
Violette de Mazia Foundation |
06/12/12 -
06/28/12 |
Abington Art Center, Jenkintown |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: At the Intersect of Religion and Science
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater July 12, 2012 Science and religion both grapple with mysteries of the universe and our place in it. How do we respond as science and religious studies unfold new understandings, which challenge conventional beliefs? Join The Franklin Institute as we attempt to see how these seemingly disparate fields might work together to deepen our understanding of the universe.
Speaker: Reverend Jay Gardner, youth Minister, white Rock Baptist Church and Microbiologist, University of Pennsylvania |
The Franklin Institute |
07/12/12 |
The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater, Philadelphia |
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre July 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 |
07/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Woody Plant Conference
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College July 25, 2012 This popular conference, now in its 15th year, is co-sponsored by Chanticleer1, Longwood Gardens2, Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, the Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Villanova University and the Tyler Arboretum.
Brochures will be sent to registrants of previous years. Visit website for more details.
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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
07/25/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Dead Sea Scrolls Lecture: Stars, Scrolls, and Angels - Astronomy in Ancient Times
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater August 9, 2012 In an age before telescopes, what did ancients know and think about the stars? What did they imagine when they looked up into the starry night? New evidence from the Dead Sea Scrolls has revealed lost traditions of Jewish observation and speculation about celestial cycles, exposing the forgotten place of ancient Jews between Babylonian and Greek scientists. This talk opens a window on ancient astronomy, as seen from the perspectives of ancient history and modern science alike.
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The Franklin Institute |
08/09/12 |
The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater, Philadelphia |
National Collage Society 28th Annual Juried Exhibition at Berman Museum of Art
Presented by Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art at Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art June 9-August 12, 2012 June 9th-August 12th, Upper Gallery
As the National Collage Society celebrates the 100th anniversary of collage in 2012, the Philip and Muriel Berman Museum of Art is delighted to collaborate once again with the NCS on its annual juried exhibition.
A reception in honor of the 100th anniversary milestone will be held on July 12th from 6-8 pm, with music by the Paul Woznicki Trio.
A Collage Workshop is scheduled for July 14th and led by Gretchen... |
Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art |
06/09/12 -
08/12/12 |
Ursinus College - Berman Museum of Art, Collegeville |
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre August 21, 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 |
08/21/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
SmART Nights
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens June 21-September 20, 2012 Turn on your left and right brain during SmART Nights at Longwood Gardens. Hear some of the region’s brightest minds explore the science of light, then share your own bright ideas at StorySlams facilitated by First Person Arts.
SmART Nights are one of the many exciting events featured during Longwood Garden’s summer exhibit, Light: Installations by Bruce Munro (On view June 9th-September 29th). This US premiere illuminates 23 acres of Longwood Gardens with... |
Longwood Gardens |
06/21/12 -
09/20/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
Election 2012
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center April 24-November 7, 2012 At the National Constitution Center, the presidential election comes to life for visitors of all ages! Prior to touring the Center’s exhibits, guests are encouraged to stop by Election HQ on the Grand Hall Overlook. Designed with the festive look and feel of a political rally, Election HQ will excite and engage visitors with activities and programs about the ins and outs of the election process. Guests can watch presidential campaign ads, cast a vote for their favorite presidential... |
National Constitution Center |
04/24/12 -
11/07/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
