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 |
Hearts and Hops
Presented by Cairnwood at Cairnwood Estate February 14, 2012 Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn is inviting couples looking for something new and different to do on Valentine’s Day. The “Hearts & Hops” beer tasting event will be held on February 14 at the Beaux Arts-style mansion. Guests can experience the grandeur of the Gilded Age as they stroll through the first floor of the mansion at 1005 Cathedral Road, enjoy music, sweet and savory treats and a chance to win a “mystery box” and other prizes. Designed by the... |
Cairnwood |
02/14/12 |
Cairnwood Estate, Bryn Athyn |
Valentine's Ghost Tour of Philadelphia: Love Never Dies
Presented by Ghost Tours of Philadelphia at Powel House February 11-February 14, 2012 Celebrate Valentine's Day with a Candlelight Ghost Tour through Philly’s lovelorn past. Discover haunting love stories and the ghosts they leave behind on the 3rd annual Valentine’s Ghost Tour, a 75 minute walking tour of Society Hill that includes a tour of the historic Powel House. Reservations are required. A portion of proceeds benefits the Philadelphia Society for the Preservation of Landmarks. |
Ghost Tours of Philadelphia |
02/11/12 -
02/14/12 |
Powel House, 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 |
High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 15, 2012 At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/15/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
19th Annual Biomedical Lecture Series
Presented by Chestnut Hill College at Chestnut Hill College February 15, 2012 Dr. Dawn Bonnell, trustee professor of materials science and director of the Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of Pennsylvania will present the lecture, “Probing BioSystems at the Nanoscale” at the 19th Annual Biomedical lecture.
As one of the country’s top leaders in nanotechnology, Dr. Bonnell was a key participant at the 2010 National Nanotechnology Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C. At the Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of... |
Chestnut Hill College |
02/15/12 |
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia |
Lecture: Thomas Sully’s Ladies
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library February 15, 2012 Learn more about the artistic world of one of America’s most celebrated portrait artists, Thomas Sully. Best known for portraits of women, his work also ventured into literary and imaginative topics.
The lecture will be by Carol Soltis, Associate Curator, Center for American Art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
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Rosenbach Museum and Library |
02/15/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
Jewish Tourism to Germany After the Holocaust: NMAJH Penn Lecture
Presented by National Museum of American Jewish History at National Museum of American Jewish History February 15, 2012 After the Holocaust, Germany and its many famous historical sites have become important travel destinations for Jewish heritage tours from America. Professor Roemer seeks to explain the often painful and sometimes ambivalent experiences of Jewish tourists in Germany viewing their visits as part of a German and Jewish culture of remembrance.
Nils Roemer is Professor of History at the University of Texas, Dallas. His research focuses primarily on modern Western European Jewish... |
National Museum of American Jewish History |
02/15/12 |
National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia |
Alondra Nelson Considers The Black Panthers and Health Care
Presented by Moonstone Arts Center at Moonstone Arts Center February 15, 2012 In her book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination, Alondra Nelson deftly recovers an indispensable but lesser-known aspect of the organization’s broader struggle for social justice: health care. |
Moonstone Arts Center |
02/15/12 |
Moonstone Arts Center, Philadelphia |
Art at Lunch - Clocks, Calendars, and Conversion Charts
Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) February 15, 2012 This talk explores how the first modern globalization wave around 1900 profoundly altered notions of time, space, and simultaneity. In 1884, Greenwich Mean Time was adopted as a new universal time standard. Clocks and watches became more affordable and proliferated among ordinary people and as a consequence, new understandings of personal time management, punctuality and time efficiency emerged. Vanessa Ogle, from the University of Pennsvlvania, traces these heated and controversial debates... |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/15/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Amanda Burnham: Walkshed
Presented by Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts at Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts December 16, 2011-February 16, 2012 Burnham creates installations based on American urban landscapes. Starting with observational sketches made on site, she compiles, manipulates, and then pieces together fragments to arrive at a more subjective representation of place. In Walkshed, impressions of quotidian details from routine daily encounters trace the terrain of community and home. |
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts |
12/16/11 -
02/16/12 |
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Wilmington |
Kids' Night Out
Presented by Mercer Museum at Mercer Museum February 17, 2012 Children ages 6-10 can visit the ToyTime exhibit and enjoy an evening filled with scavenger hunts, games, crafts, movies and pizza while their parents enjoy a night out!
Registration required. |
Mercer Museum |
02/17/12 |
Mercer Museum, Doylestown |
Christ Church Hidden History
Presented by Christ Church Philadelphia at Christ Church Philadelphia February 17, 2012 Are you a history geek? Do you want to learn more about Christ Church, "the Nation's Church," one of the most significant 18th century structures in the United States? Join Church historian Neil Ronk for a one-hour tour of Christ Church, where he will share his favorite stories not usually covered during the regular Christ Church tour. You will get a chance to sit in the balcony of the church, learn about the people buried in our church yard, and stop at the Neighborhood House to... |
Christ Church Philadelphia |
02/17/12 |
Christ Church Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Semlor and a Movie
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American Swedish Historical Museum |
02/18/12 |
American Swedish Historical Museum, Philadelphia |
The Victorian Celebration of Death
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery February 18, 2012 During the Victorian period, the burial customs and places used by western society changed greatly and for a variety of reasons. Join Laurel Hill for a discussion inside the cemetery's historic Gatehouse concerning the rituals surrounding the death of a loved one, including clothing, burial processions, monuments and symbolism. Following the presentation, a tour will highlight monuments and gravestones illustrating the mourning symbolism discussed earlier, and focusing on individuals who... |
Laurel Hill Cemetery |
02/18/12 |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
Freedom Bound: African American Women in 18th and 19th Century Philadelphia
Presented by Stenton at Stenton February 18, 2012 Join us at Stenton on Saturday February 18th for a lecture and discussion examining the rocky road to emancipation experienced by the majority of African American women in the 18th and 19th century urban North. Although experiences varied according to location, age, marital status, and wealth, African American women in Philadelphia serve as useful symbolic representations of the hopeful possibilities of emancipation. Tours of Stenton emphasizing service spaces on the property will follow the... |
Stenton |
02/18/12 |
Stenton, Philadelphia |
Murals and Meals: Ms. Tootsie's and Art Sanctuary Package
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Art Sanctuary February 18, 2012 This special day is a wonderful way to celebrate Black History Month with friends and family, and sure to be a memorable day.
Itinerary for Saturday, February 18th: 10:30 am - Check-in at Art Sanctuary (628 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA)
10:45 am - Narrated tour of exhibit by artist Richard Watson, 11:00 am - Trolley tours of African American Iconic Images Collection begins, 12:30 pm - Tour ends at Ms. Tootsie's - Lunch Begin and 2pm - Event ends
Tour departs from... |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/18/12 |
Art Sanctuary, Philadelphia |
Christ Church Revealed
Presented by Christ Church Philadelphia at Christ Church Philadelphia February 18, 2012 Sit in the balcony and get of view of Christ Church that few people see! Listen to our historian tell his favorite stories of Christ Church about people, places, and graves not covered in our general tour. Visit Christ Church, the "Nation's Church" known for its role in the early history of the US. |
Christ Church Philadelphia |
02/18/12 |
Christ Church Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Celebrating the General’s 280th Birthday at Washington Crossing Historic Park
Presented by Friends of Washington Crossing Park at Washington Crossing Historic Park February 18, 2012 All are invited to celebrate George Washington's 280th birthday! General George Washington and the Friends of Washington Crossing Park invite families and friends to visit the historic buildings for demonstrations. Have the kids/grandkids watch the blacksmith work, see how food was cooked during the Revolution, dress up as a colonial, participate in a scavenger hunt, and even practice real drill exercises! There will be an exciting book reading of George Washington and the General's Dog at... |
Friends of Washington Crossing Park |
02/18/12 |
Washington Crossing Historic Park, Washington Crossing |
Susan Brandt: Five Stumps
Presented by Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts at Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts October 21, 2011-February 19, 2012 In this series of works, Brandt investigates the experience of “Landscape” and “Traditional Folk Craft” in contemporary culture through a series of hand-hooked wool rugs she made from recycled thrift store clothing and blankets. Their designs are based on rubbings taken directly from tree stumps in Baltimore City where she lives and works. |
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts |
10/21/11 -
02/19/12 |
Delaware Center for the Contemporary Arts, Wilmington |
Paleopalooza
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 18-February 19, 2012 Paleopalooza, a two-day festival of gigantic proportions, features rarely seen specimens from the Academy’s world-famous collection, including dinosaur fossils. Meet Academy of Natural Sciences' scientists and learn what it’s like to reconstruct the past using fossils, imagination and sound science. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, guest speakers and interactive presentations. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Nick Cave: Let's C - Exhibition
Presented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum December 16, 2011-February 19, 2012 Nick Cave: Let's C.
The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) premieres a special, live performance and multi-floor exhibition opening for Chicago-based artist Nick Cave. Nick Cave: Let’s C—an exhibit of his iconic “Soundsuits,” new installation created at FWM, and video. As a current FWM artist-in-residence, Cave worked in collaboration with FWM studio staff and apprentices to debut Architectural Forest (2011), an ambitious,... |
Fabric Workshop and Museum |
12/16/11 -
02/19/12 |
Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia |
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 |
The Many Faces of George Washington
Presented by Independence National Historical Park at Second Bank of the United States February 18-February 19, 2012 Celebrate George Washington's birthday with this special tour of the many portraits of Washington. The Portrait Gallery also features a portrait of Martha Washington and his many friends and comrades. Join a Park Ranger to see the generals, diplomats and congressmen he knew.
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Independence National Historical Park |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Second Bank of the United States, 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 |
Haydn, Debussy, Liszt, and Chopin: Michelle Cann
Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum February 19, 2012 Pianist Michelle Cann made her orchestral debut at the age of 14 and has since been invited to perform with many renowned orchestras. Her program this evening includes Fantasia in C major by Joseph Haydn; "Gigues" from Images by Claude Debussy; Liebesträum no. 3 by Franz Liszt; and Sonata no. 3 in B minor by Frédéric Chopin. Cann appears courtesy of the Curtis Institute of Music. |
Woodmere Art Museum |
02/19/12 |
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia |
Economic Self Sufficiency in the African-American Community Film & Panel Discussion Program Series
Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center February 19, 2012 Marcus Garvey and the Back-to-Africa Movement
2 to 5:30pm with panelist
Dr. Runoko Rashidi and Dr. Mahdi Ibn Ziyad
This documentary chronicles the life of Marcus Mosiah Garvey, Jr., (August 17, 1887 – June 10, 1940). He was a Jamaican publisher, journalist, entrepreneur, and orator who was a staunch proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements, to which end he founded the Universal Negro Improvement Association and... |
ICPIC New Africa Center |
02/19/12 |
ICPIC New Africa Center, Philadelphia |
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Family Arts Academy: Dance of Color
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/19/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Day Off Program: Kitchen Science
Presented by Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education at Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education February 20, 2012 Let the Schuylkill Center teach and entertain your kids on President's Day!
Molecules are everywhere interacting in and around us all the time. We will discuss and observe the powers of these reactions and use them to create slimes, goos and gasses from things that you can find right in your own kitchen. We'll experiment with everything but the kitchen sink.
For ages 5-12. |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education |
02/20/12 |
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, Philadelphia |
