Events
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Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion Weekend
Presented by Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. May 26-May 27, 2012 Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas presents Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion featuring live musical performances by Johnny Cruz's Latin Jazz Ensemble, Zumba exercise sessions, cultural crafts, spoken word performances, and children's activities.
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Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/27/12 |
Race Street Pier, Philadelphia |
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history.
Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then...
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
Surviving Solo Parenting
Presented by Church of St. Thomas of Villanova at Church of St. Thomas of Villanova May 29, 2012 The Family Life Comittee of the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Community invites all single parents to a lecture with Stephen Treat, D.Min, LMFT.
Dr. Treat is a Senior Therapist and former CEO of the Council for Relationships, the nation’s oldest and largest counseling agency.
No RSVP is necessary. Questions? Please contact Kelly Clarke at kclarke9@verizon.net or 484-250-2261.
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Church of St. Thomas of Villanova |
05/29/12 |
Church of St. Thomas of Villanova, Villanova |
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Book Discussion: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
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Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library |
05/30/12 |
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, Bristol |
Cinema Classics Seminar: From Here to Eternity
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 30, 2012 This Cinema Classics Seminar features a stand-alone class built around the beloved 1953 drama From Here to Eternity, based on the novel by James Jones and directed by Fred Zinnemann (High Noon). Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic stars Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift as soldiers stationed in Hawaii during the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Participants will see the film on the big screen and in glorious 35...
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
05/30/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Beginning Astronomy Course
Presented by Churchville Nature Center at Churchville Nature Center April 25-May 30, 2012 Come learn the Basics of Astronomy in this 6 week course. This beginning astronomy course will be a great introduction for those looking to get involved in the hobby of astronomy, or a refresher for those that have already started. The course includes 6 evening lectures on Wednesdays at 7:30pm, and two separate evening observation sessions (date and times to be scheduled with the group) at a local observing site. Topics will include learning the sky, identifying constellations and...
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Churchville Nature Center |
04/25/12 -
05/30/12 |
Churchville Nature Center, Churchville |
From Here To Eternity (1953)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute May 30, 2012 Winner of eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, this classic stars Burt Lancaster and Montgomery Clift as soldiers stationed in Hawaii during the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor. lso featuring Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, and Frank Sinatra. This film is shown in conjunction with a Cinema Classics Seminar and will be introduced by its instructor, Andrew J. Douglas, Ph.D.
This 1953 American feature is Not Rated (suggested for ages 13+), is in English, and runs...
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
05/30/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Philadelphia 2112- Philanthropy & The Arts Scene
Presented by Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch May 30, 2012 What will life in Philadelphia be like a century from now in the year 2112? WHYY-FM Arts & Culture Reporter Peter Crimmins explores how the relationship between philanthropies and local arts organizations might be different in 2112. He may also offer some guesses about the state of the cultural scene here a 100 years from now. This is the second in a series of four programs exploring what life in Philly may be like in 2112.
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Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library |
05/30/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
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Ellen M. Emlen Civil War-era Cookbook Presented by Tara O'Brien
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Print and Picture Collection |
05/30/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
Socially Mature Women
Presented by Zen Den, The at The Zen Den May 2-May 30, 2012 Every Wednesday join women 50 and over. Enjoy socializing and networking while relaxing from your day!
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Zen Den, The |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
The Zen Den, Doylestown |
Historical Lecture on Lenape Indians
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown Historical Society May 30, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration, Barbara Bluejay Michalski of the Lenape Nation will talk about the Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania and the Native Amrican Indian Alliance of Bucks County. She will discuss some of the Indian names and places in Bucks County.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/30/12 |
Doylestown Historical Society, Doylestown |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Poetry
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The Center at Journey's Way Resources & Programs for People 55+ |
05/02/12 -
05/30/12 |
The Center at Journey's Way Resources & Programs for People 55+, Philadelphia |
Book Critic Carlin Romano
Presented by Penn Bookstore at University of Pennsylvania Bookstore May 30, 2012 Award-winning book critic Carlin Romano discusses concepts and ideas from his most recent book, America the Unphilosophical. Romano argues against the common myth of "America the Unphilosophical," and claims that we are actually quick-to-question trained minds and can sift through artificial academic debates.
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Penn Bookstore |
05/30/12 |
University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, Philadelphia |
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An Evening With Kal Rudman
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Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design |
05/30/12 |
Drexel University - Mitchell Auditorium, Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Philadelphia |
Historical Lecture on the Civil War
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown Historical Society May 31, 2012 As part of the Doylestown Bicentennial Celebration Dick Neddenriep will portray Lt.Edwin Fretz, a 104th PA Volunteer Union officer. The 104th was made up primarily of Bucks County recruits. Lt. Fretz participated in many Civil War campaigns with the regiment. Both before and after the war, he was employed as a printer by W.W.H. Davis, editor and owner of the local Doylestown Democrat newspaper. Davis also served as the regiment's commanding colonel. Edwin Fretz is buried in Doylestown...
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/31/12 |
Doylestown Historical Society, Doylestown |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Storytelling & Writing Club
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Phila Senior Center - Main Branch |
05/03/12 -
05/31/12 |
Phila Senior Center - Main Branch, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Eva Gabrielsson, Author of There are Things I Want You to Know
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 31, 2012 For more than three decades, Eva Gabrielsson and Stieg Larsson—author of the internationally bestselling Millenium trilogy of Swedish crime thrillers that began with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo—were inseparable. Famous only in death, Larsson was a fervent feminist, activist, and journalist who portrayed right-wing extremism and insidious neo-Nazi movement in Sweden.
In There Are Things I Want You to Know, Gabrielsson lays out the parallels and gaps...
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
05/31/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Panel Discussion: Emma Wilcox with Damon Rich & John Caperton
Presented by The Print Center at The Print Center May 31, 2012 Presented in conjunction with Emma Wilcox's exhibition Where it Falls, Damon Rich, artist and designer, and John Caperton, The Print Center's Curator, will join the artist in a public conversation. Wilcox's exhibition will be the starting point for a discussion of issues of environmental justice, land usage, eminent domain and the role of individual meaning in the creation of local history.
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The Print Center |
05/31/12 |
The Print Center, Philadelphia |
Ravens on the Rooftop
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library May 31, 2012 Looking for a great way to take advantage of the warmer weather and support the Free Library? Kick off the summer season with the Raven Society and celebrate the best of Philadelphia at its inaugural summer fundraising event, Ravens on the Rooftop.
The Raven Society and dozens of young Library supporters (21+ only, please) will gather on the Parkway Central Library's Skyline Terrace to spend a Philly-inspired evening enjoying the best views, local food, craft beverages, prizes,...
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
05/31/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Chip Kidd Comes To Drexel
Presented by Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design May 31, 2012 Whoever said "you can’t judge a book by its cover" has never met Chip Kidd. Kidd, one of the world’s most renowned book cover designers, will be a guest of Drexel University’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and DART (Drexel Art Organization).
Kidd is an award-winning graphic designer and author who specializes in book cover design with more than 1500 titles created for authors including David Sedaris, Bret Easton Ellis, Cormac McCarthy and...
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Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design |
05/31/12 |
Papadakis Integrated Science Building, Philadelphia |
'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 |
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 |
APIARY 4 Launch Party & Literary Carnival
Presented by APIARY Magazine June 1, 2012 A big night of readings, slams, and dancing to celebrate Philly literature! Be the first in the city to get a free copy of APIARY 4, the biggest issue yet, featuring 45 of Philly's best poets and prose writers. Then stay to dance into the wee hours.
Featuring:
- Readings from APIARY 4 contributors, a who's who of the local literary scene
- Piñata poetry slam
- Bookish raffle with prizes from local booksellers
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APIARY Magazine |
06/01/12 |
Underground Arts, Philadelphia |
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Chasing Venus: The Race to Measure the Heavens
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American Philosophical Society Museum |
06/01/12 |
American Philosophical Society - Benjamin Franklin Hall, Philadelphia |
Debbie Dadey FIRST FRIDAY Book Signing
Presented by Doylestown Bookshop at Doylestown Bookshop June 1, 2012 Debbie Dadey, author of the amazingly popular ADVENTURES OF THE BAILEY SCHOOL KIDS book series will be here to sign copies of her lastest book series MERMAID TALES. The first two books are available now! In this start to a new series starring Shelly the mermaid, a classroom conflict is no fun—even when school is 20,000 leagues under the sea. It’s MerGirl Shelly Siren’s first day at a new school, and she is nervous from the tip of her head to the end of her...
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Doylestown Bookshop |
06/01/12 |
Doylestown Bookshop, Doylestown |
Wanamaker Grand Court Organ Preview Day
Presented by Friends of the Wanamaker Organ at The Wanamaker Building June 1, 2012 10 am: A historic video of late Wanamaker Organist Dr. Keith Chapman's Diamond Anniversary Concert in 1986 will be shown. Rick Seifert hosts in ornate Greek Hall on the 3rd floor.
10:30 am: A free group tour of select Organ Chambers and the Restoration Training Facility will leave promptly from the Eagle in the Grand Court.
Noon: The Wanamaker Organ will be played by one of the assistant organists. Guests may tour the console after the concert.
1:30 pm:...
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Friends of the Wanamaker Organ |
06/01/12 |
The Wanamaker Building, Philadelphia |
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Gospel Choir Annual Night of Ministries
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Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
06/02/12 |
Drexel University - Stein Auditorium, Philadelphia |
Planting the S.E.E.D.- Survivorship, Education and Early Detection
Presented by Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition June 2, 2012 Join the Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition for their new African American Breast Health Forum, Planting the S.E.E.D (Survivorship, Education & Early Detection). This will be a free event that is open to the public. The community is encouraged to attend to learn about breast health and healthy living. There will be free health screenings available.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in African American women. But there is something you can do about it! With education,...
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Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition |
06/02/12 |
Saint Joseph Parish Church, Middletown |
Fun, Fitness, Finance Day
Presented by Runnemede Education Foundation June 2, 2012 First Annual Fun, Fitness and Finance Day. Topics related to health, fitness, well-being and finance for the entire family. Plenty of fun things for the kids such as face painting, planting, arts and crafts, martial arts demonstation and much more, keeping the kids busy while the parents enjoy the seminars. Also includes auction baskets and raffles.
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Runnemede Education Foundation |
06/02/12 |
Fun Fitness and Finance Day, Runnemede |
Researching African American Genealogy
Presented by African American Genealogy Group June 2, 2012 Presented by the African American Genealogy Group of Philadelphia and featuring noted genealogists and specialists including Gina Paige, Michael Hait, Angela Walton-Raji and Shamele Jordon. Topics include: the 1940 census, DNA testing, preserving family heirlooms, tracing slave owners, and more!
Limited parking available on premises.
Visit the website for more information!
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African American Genealogy Group |
06/02/12 |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Philadelphia |