Events
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Spring Exhibition of The Chocheli School of Fine Arts
Presented by Visit Bucks County at Bucks County Visitors Center April 22-June 1, 2012 You're invited to view the incredible art work of the students of Niko Chocheli. They Study Art in A Master Artist's Studio: Students of Niko Chocheli Exhibit the Styles, Techniques, and Philosophy of Fine Art as Taught by Five Centuries of Great Masters. The art of over 28 accomplished students of Niko Chocheli will be on display. This exhibit represents the unique Chocheli School "family", a diverse group of students of all ages and experience, from children...
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Visit Bucks County |
04/22/12 -
06/01/12 |
Bucks County Visitors Center, Bensalem |
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Doghouse Saloon
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Allison Mars Project |
06/01/12 |
Doghouse Saloon, Upper Darby |
Antique Appraisal Night
Presented by Craven Hall Historical Society at Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum June 1, 2012 Professional appraisers will review your items (three items max). Find what your treasure is worth! join us for this most interesting evening. Barry S. Slosberg, Inc, Auctioneers / Appraisers of Philadelphia have been in business for four generations and have generously given of their time & talent to support Craven Hall Historical Society, Inc. for this memorable event.
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Craven Hall Historical Society |
06/01/12 |
Historic Craven Hall and The John Fitch Steamboat Museum, Warminster |
Arts & Crafts
Presented by Portside Arts Center at Portside Arts Center February 27-June 1, 2012 Students will learn different fun techniques to express their creativity. Through hands-on crafts students will gain understanding of structure and composition. Unusual materials will be used to teach students how to repurpose, reuse and reimagine everyday objects. Kids will also learn about famous artists, local and international, who use these techniques every day in the world around us. Fun projects will include; mask making, 3-D sculptures, clay projects, painting, drawing, popsicle...
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Portside Arts Center |
02/27/12 -
06/01/12 |
Portside Arts Center, Philadelphia |
First Friday at Asian Arts Initiative/Closing Reception for Exit Saigon
Presented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative June 1, 2012 Asian Arts Initiative is proud to present Exit Saigon, Enter Little Saigon, recounting a journey more than 30 years in the making. When the U.S. government opened its gates in 1975 to thousands of Vietnamese immigrants, they faced the idea of permanent resettlement with a mixture of survivors’ guilt and overwhelming relief. Exit Saigon tells the story of adapting to life in the United States where, amongst the struggle for equality and acceptance, Vietnamese Americans...
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Asian Arts Initiative |
06/01/12 |
Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia |
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Philaberry Arts & Music Festival 2012
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Historic St. George’s United Methodist Church |
06/01/12 |
Historic St. George's United Methodist Church, Philadelphia |
Salsa Caliente!
Presented by Painted Bride Art Center at Painted Bride Art Center June 1, 2012 Philadelphia’s only BYOB cabaret concert and dance party series featuring two live Latin big bands returns for a second season at the Bride. Drawing from the buzz looming from last season’s wide appeal and diverse attendance, Salsa Caliente 2.0 continues its non-stop flight service from the fringes of Old City to the heart of Old San Juan alongside the hottest large music ensembles from the region such as Orquesta Herencia de Soneros and Papo Buda y Saboricua who performed last...
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Painted Bride Art Center |
06/01/12 |
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia |
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Wine Tasting for Singles
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery |
06/01/12 |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing |
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“Cool” Jazz Indoors
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery |
06/01/12 |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing |
Jonathan Edwards
Presented by Kennett Flash at Kennett Flash June 1, 2012 Jonathan Edwards is one the most celebrated artists of the 20th century. This is one veteran performer who is neither grizzled nor nostalgic. These days Jonathan Edwards, a vital and relevant artist in today's folk and Americana scenes, is much more likely to be found looking forward rather than back. Still, the journey that has brought him to towns and theaters all over the globe and now he is returning once again to the Kennett Flash.
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Kennett Flash |
06/01/12 |
Kennett Flash, Kennett Square |
Celebrating Historic Paulsdale- A Wine Tasting Event
Presented by Alice Paul Institute at Paulsdale June 1, 2012 Join the Alice Paul Institute on the porch of historic Paulsdale for an evening of wine, food and friends. Price includes wine samples and hors d'oeuvres from the Capital Grille, Cherry Hill.
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Alice Paul Institute |
06/01/12 |
Paulsdale, Mount Laurel |
Women's Basketball League
Presented by Brandywine YMCA April 13-June 1, 2012 Join Brandywine YMCA for an 8-week session of basketball practices and games. Lose weight, compete and have fun. Monday practices (optional) include learning or re-learing basketball fundamentals combined with vigorous exercise. Fridays include refereed and competitive games.
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Brandywine YMCA |
04/13/12 -
06/01/12 |
Brandywine YMCA, Coatesville |
'Every Time I Think of You' Author Jim Provenzano
Presented by Giovanni's Room at Giovanni's Room June 1, 2012 Author Jim Provenzano’s fourth novel, Every Time I Think of You, has been nominated for a 2011 award in the Gay Romance category of the Lambda Literary Award finals. Set in various Pennsylvania cities in 1979-1980, the novel tells of two teenage boys faced with a near fatal accident.
Meet the author for a reading and book-signing!
“A beautiful story of friendship, devotion and love, as well as a practical lesson on dealing with...
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Giovanni's Room |
06/01/12 |
Giovanni's Room, Philadelphia |
Popcorn
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 1, 2012 “Nice twist on the crazed killer genre, where a horror film festival is the setting for a killer stalking members of the audience who believe his escapades are all just a part of the show" (TLA Film & VIdeo Guide).
Directed by Mark Herrier. US. 1991. R. 91 min. 35mm.
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The Colonial Theatre |
06/01/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
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Kinderlanguage-Spanish at the Katz JCC
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Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center |
04/20/12 -
06/01/12 |
Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center, Cherry Hill |
First Friday Event
Presented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia June 1, 2012 Signature drinks, top spirits, killer beers, and premier wine selections: Welcome to a Speakeasy Education! On First Fridays only, the Wine School offers its most fun and relaxed tasting event. Sommelier-instructors will be on hand, mixing and pouring a delicious array of sips and sharing the secrets to a perfect libation. Come with friends—or plan on making a few new ones—as you mingle in their sweet Rittenhouse digs.
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Wine School of Philadelphia |
06/01/12 |
Wine School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - An Evening of Dance with Philadanco
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 1, 2012 Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times has called Brenda Dixon Gottschild’s new book on Joan Myers Brown, the founder of Philadanco (Philadelphia Dance Company), “a bracing mix of scholarship and unsentimental compassion.”Join the Philadelphia Museum of Art for a conversation between Gottschild and Brown, moderated by Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown, and a book signing. Following the discussion, Philadanco will perform excerpts from their repertory. The...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/01/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Jazz and the Motown Sound
Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 1, 2012 Join the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble with vocalists Patricia Scott and Roy Richardson in a spectacular evening celebrating jazz and Motown. Songs will include: "Baby Love" and "Come See About Me" by the Supremes, "My Girl" and "Get Ready" by the Temptations, "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" and "Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing Baby" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell, "My Cherie Amour" and "Signed, Sealed, Delivered"...
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Woodmere Art Museum |
06/01/12 |
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia |
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Guided Tour of Doylestown Cemetery
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/29/12 -
06/01/12 |
Doylestown Cemetery, Doylestown |
Doylestown Bicentennial's Time Capsule Dedication
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Bucks County Courthouse June 1, 2012 Come see what everyday items of today may be the treasures of tomorrow. Over 50 organizations and institutions have provided items. Dedication of the time capsule will be in the Courthouse Rotunda. Items will be on display until the time capsule's burial at the new Justice Center in 2014.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/01/12 |
Bucks County Courthouse, Doylestown |
Old Fashioned Pet Pageant and Carnival
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society June 1, 2012 Dress up your favorite pet and join our Pet Pageant. There will be great prizes for Best Costume, Best Pet and Owner Look-Alike and the most Unusual Pet! Join this family-fun event complete with performers, music, pet photos, yummy foods and center-wide Sidewalk Sale! Registration is limited. Register early or 30 minute before the pageant. Call for more info.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/01/12 |
Doylestown Shopping Center, Doylestown |
Historical Lecture on William Edgar Geil
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown Historical Society June 1, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration Professor Robert LaFleur, author and the country's leading expert on Geil will talk about Doylestown's most unknown celebrity. Geil (1885-1925) was an explorer, author, photographer and world renown lecturer. He was the first westerner to completely traverse the Great Wall of China. He is well known in China but not in his own hometown. The "Geil house" is a 30 room mansion located just south of town on Rt. 611. Come learn about...
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Doylestown Historical Society |
06/01/12 |
Doylestown Historical Society, Doylestown |
Liz Longley with Robby Hecht
Presented by Steel City Coffeehouse at Steel City Coffeehouse June 1, 2012 In the short time since her graduation from Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz Longley has assembled quite an impressive resume. While best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz has quickly built a reputation as an accomplished songwriter, crafting intimately personal portraits through her music. Liz's ever expanding fan base is not the only group to acknowledge her talent. In 2010 alone, Liz took home top prizes at some of the most prestigious...
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Steel City Coffeehouse |
06/01/12 |
Steel City Coffeehouse, Phoenixville |
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Gary Jules
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Abbey Bar |
06/01/12 |
Abbey Bar, Harrisburg |
Nano Whitman
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 This Philadelphia native relocated to Austin, TX, in 2004 where he first gained attention as a solo artist. Currently, he has fully immersed himself in the heart of Austin's thriving music scene through collaborations with many of the local talented musicians (including former Spoon bassist Joshua Zarbo and renowned jazz singer Kat Edmonson). Now playing with his newly formed band, Nano's live performances have been garnering a loyal following and have been highlighted by numerous e-zines...
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World Cafe Live |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Kalob Griffin Band Release Party
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 1, 2012 The Kalob Griffin Band, better known to its devoted fans as the KGB, is a Philadelphia-based group of Americana rockers who strive to provide listeners on and off stage with an energetic, personalized experience. Kalob Griffin (vocals/guitar), Rob Dwyer (guitar/mandolin/banjo), Eric Lawry (drums/vocals), John Hildenbrand (keyboards/vocals), and Nick Salcido (electric/upright bass) create a sound and live show that some would say is immediately original, familiar and contagious.
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World Cafe Live |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Creative Expressions Coffee House
Presented by Merge Education June 1, 2012 Ready for a real community event with high quality entertainment? This is a very special evening that brings together people from all walks of life and circumstances to enjoy soulful artistic expression that unites us all and makes for a really great night!
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Merge Education |
06/01/12 |
The HOOD, West Chester |
Third World
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 1, 2012 Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. While the band was long capable of authentic roots reggae, they usually preferred to mix in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock (and, later on, dancehall and rap).
Third World was originally formed in 1973 by keyboardist Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist/cellist Steven "Cat" Coore. Both had...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Third World
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 1, 2012 Third World is one of the longest-lived reggae bands of all time and one of Jamaica's most consistently popular crossover acts among international audiences. While the band was long capable of authentic roots reggae, they usually preferred to mix in elements of R&B, funk, pop, and rock (and, later on, dancehall and rap).
Third World was originally formed in 1973 by keyboardist Michael "Ibo" Cooper and guitarist/cellist Steven "Cat" Coore. Both had...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Sunshine Superman
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 1, 2012 Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, with several European and North American tours under her belt, Valentina Raffaelli leads Sunshine Superman. On guitar is Lewin Barringer, the seasoned pro, who has played with the likes of Randy Travis, Blues Traveler, G. Love & Special Sauce, Los Lobos, Nickel Creek, Yonder Mountain String band. On upright bass is Philadelphia's own Gordon Emma, who was chosen to be the personal student of Jazz pioneer Tony Miceli. Destined to be one of the great...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/01/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |