Events
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Queer 2 The T Radio Show
Presented by Queer 2 The T February 6, 2012-February 3, 2014 Queer 2 The T, the #1 Queer Sound from Germantown", plans to provide the LGBTQ community with political commentary, nightlife happenings and arts & culture events through online radio programming. Currently housed at Gtown Radio Station, a 501 (c) (3), the hosts aim to embrace all communities and provide a protected environment to examine the similarities in our "differences". Coupled with community initiatives, Queer 2 The T, strives to merge what has been coined... |
Queer 2 The T |
02/06/12 -
02/03/14 |
G-town Radio, Philadelphia |
6th Annual Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival
Presented by Wayne Art Center April 10-June 30, 2012 The Wayne Art Center’s Sixth Annual Plein Air Festival will begin when 34 distinguished artists from around the country arrive in Wayne, Pennsylvania, for a 5-day landscape painting competition. Over 200 fresh local landscapes will be executed and presented for sale.
Exhibit opens May 19th at the Plein AIr Gala Opening and Artist's Reception from 6-10:00 pm. TIckets Available at info@wayneart.org. or by calling 610-688-3553.
Exhibition open to the public May... |
Wayne Art Center |
04/10/12 -
06/30/12 |
Plein AIr Festival, Wayne |
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,... |
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. |
Runnemede Education Foundation |
06/02/12 |
Fun Fitness and Finance Day, Runnemede |
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
... |
APIARY Magazine |
06/01/12 |
Underground Arts, Philadelphia |
The Essensual Experience Workshop Series
Presented by The Sensual Life May 9-June 27, 2012 May 9th: "Penned Intimacy: The Lost Art of Writing Love Letters"
May 16th: "Your Essensual Life: An Exploration of Erotic and Sensual Journaling"
May 23rd: "The Body Speaks: Finding Your Authentic Sensual Voice"
June 4th: "The Essensual Rhythms: Dance the 5 Rhythms wave and breathe it onto the page" |
The Sensual Life |
05/09/12 -
06/27/12 |
The Maas Building, Philadelphia |
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! |
African American Genealogy Group |
06/02/12 |
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Philadelphia |
Finding Your Missing Peace: The Path To Discovering The True You!
Presented by Possibility Coaches June 16, 2012 A ½ day experience that utilizes powerful tools and techniques to find easy solutions for the most basic...to the most complex life challenges, creating greater awareness, fulfillment, joy and inner peace.
Through various experiential group exercises and discussions you will begin the process of releasing life's "obstacles" and remember who you truly are at your core.
The result: more inner peace and happiness in your life!
Begin the... |
Possibility Coaches |
06/16/12 |
Possibility Coaches, Doylestown |
The Synergetic Success Class
Presented by Possibility Coaches June 13-July 18, 2012 Synergetic Success = having balance, harmony, wisdom and inner peace in all areas of your life.
Join Life, Relationship & Business Coaches Jon Satin & Chris Pattay The Possibility Coaches located in Doylestown, PA, for 6 consecutive Wednesday evenings for this signature “How To” Interactive Class focusing on step-by-step ways to achieve happiness, success and inner peace in your life! Receive powerful tools to create new habits and beliefs. Learn how to... |
Possibility Coaches |
06/13/12 -
07/18/12 |
Possibility Coaches, Doylestown |
Susie's Shoesies Book Reading by Author Sue Levine
Presented by Large Media, Inc. June 20, 2012 Get introduced to the fun and educational series with a book reading and signing by author Sue Levine.
8-year-old Susie Gardner gets a very special birthday present: glittery red shoes with magical powers! They let Susie travel back in time and learn important life lessons so she can solve present-day social issues. Susie meets inspirational women who have helped shape world events. You will fly a 1948 airplane, visit a real palace, and free yourself from kidnappers who are trying to... |
Large Media, Inc. |
06/20/12 |
Trolley Car Cafe, Philadelphia |
Free Library at FreePlay on the Parkway
Presented by Play Inbetween June 8, 2012 Outdoor reading series with the Central Library on second Fridays, through September. |
Play Inbetween |
06/08/12 |
FreePlay on the Parkway, Philadelphia |
Book Signing and Q&A with author Marisa McClellan for Preserving in Small Batches Year Round
Presented by Greensgrow Farms June 2, 2012 This spring, locavores looking for a fresh way to preserve the bounty of the harvest throughout the year will enjoy Food in Jars: Preserving in Small Batches Year-Round from blogger Marisa McClellan of www.foodinjars.com. Featuring 100+ recipes for everything from jams and pickles to chutneys and flavored salts, Food in Jars is a comprehensive look at the ins and outs of canning, from simple tips and tricks ideal for first-time canners to more advanced recipes that allow home... |
Greensgrow Farms |
06/02/12 |
Greensgrow Farms, Philadelphia |
Quizzo at Queen Sheba
Presented by Gloaming Productions May 24, 2012-May 23, 2013 Quizzo, hosted by Sean Glass. This is no ordinary bar trivia game. Three rounds of nerdtastic fun with your zany host, complete with video intermissions, are sure to leave you feeling both challenged and entertained. Teams of six or less compete for Quizzo Bucks. |
Gloaming Productions |
05/24/12 -
05/23/13 |
Queen of Sheba, Philadelphia |
ARTOLOGY Summer Camp
Presented by Artology June 25-August 10, 2012 Who:
Students in grades 4-8
Students interested in artistic and/or scientific learning.
Students who may be struggling in traditional school, but exhibit creative potential.
Students from low-income families. (target 85-90%)
What:
At Artology, art, science, and environment intersect to promote innovation, and prepare under-served urban students for a bright future in an emerging “green” economy. Hands-on dynamic learning is achieved by... |
Artology |
06/25/12 -
08/10/12 |
Second Baptist of Germantown, 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... |
Drexel University - Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design |
05/31/12 |
Papadakis Integrated Science Building, Philadelphia |
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. |
Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/27/12 |
Race Street Pier, Philadelphia |
Storytelling Spectacular
Presented by Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts June 2, 2012 Come to Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts for an evening of six tale-spinners sharing their true accounts of tribulation and triumph with the audience! Hosted by favorite Philly storyteller Hillary Rea, the event features a lineup of the city's top performers, including: Marjorie Fineberg Winther, named "Best Storyteller in Philadelphia" and winner of the 2012 First Person Arts Summer Grand Slam; R. Eric Thomas, featured TEDx2011 speaker whose solo show, Will You... |
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts |
06/02/12 |
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts, 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 |
Paul Ehrlich: Can We Get Needed Population Shrinkage in Time?
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences June 14, 2012 Noted Stanford University ecologist Professor Paul Ehrlich will discuss the environmental and social impacts related to the current strain on Earth's carrying capacity. He will suggest how issues ranging from climate disruption and toxification of the planet to increasing odds of vast epidemics and nuclear resource wars can impact this strain. Ehrlich will present potential solutions, such as controlling population growth through women’s empowerment, rethinking economic ideals, and... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
06/14/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Free Opera Summer Series 2012: Rachmaninoff’s ALEKO and Rachmaninoff Songs
Presented by Russian Opera Workshop at Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater June 25-June 28, 2012 Russian Opera Workshop presents its second annual free concert series at Academy of Vocal Arts. Participating opera artists arrive to Philadelphia from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Russia. During the month of June, the vocal artists, pre-selected by an audition process, will study opera roles and the Russian language, and sing in vocal master classes in preparation for their public performances.
The Rachmaninoff Songs Concert (Monday, 6/25 only) features lecture... |
Russian Opera Workshop |
06/25/12 -
06/28/12 |
Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater, Philadelphia |
Free Opera Summer Series 2012: Tchaikovsky’s The Queen of Spades (Pique Dame) and Russian Romances
Presented by Russian Opera Workshop at Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater July 23-July 26, 2012 Russian Opera Workshop presents its second annual free concert series at Academy of Vocal Arts. Participating artists arrive to Philadelphia from across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Russia. During the month of July, the vocal artists, pre-selected by an audition process, will study opera roles and the Russian language, and sing in vocal master classes in preparation for their public performances.
The Russian Romances concert (Monday, 7/23) features lecture on... |
Russian Opera Workshop |
07/23/12 -
07/26/12 |
Academy of Vocal Arts - Helen Corning Warden Theater, Philadelphia |
Savage/Love and Tongues
Presented by New City Stage Company at Adrienne Theater - Second Stage May 26-June 3, 2012 Innovative poetry and movement unfurl in this physical theatrical experience. Savage/Love is a propulsive quest of a lonely man looking for love and serves as a prelude to
Tongues
, a passionate fever dream in which a dying man delivers his last rites. These stream of consciousness confessionals are performed with live original music created just for our production.
This is a remount of New City's 2011 Fringe Festival hit,... |
New City Stage Company |
05/26/12 -
06/03/12 |
Adrienne Theater - Second Stage, Philadelphia |
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 |
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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 |
Transit of Venus
Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum June 1-June 10, 2012 On Tuesday, June 5th, the world will witness a rare astronomical event. It is called a Transit of Venus. The planet Venus will be visible moving across the disk of the sun, beginning at about 6 pm in Philadelphia. This won't happen again until 2117, so this is likely to be a once-in-a-lifetime event.
From June 1st-10th, the American Philosophical Society Museum will be presenting an exhibition of rare scientific instruments, including the telescope David Rittenhouse built to... |
American Philosophical Society Museum |
06/01/12 -
06/10/12 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia |
Society Hill and Old City
Presented by Athenaeum of Philadelphia at Athenaeum of Philadelphia June 7, 2012 Robert Morris Skaler, Society Hill and Old City. In the 18th century, Society Hill was home to wealthy merchants and many members of the federal government. In Old City, artisans and workmen lived and worked in small row houses like those on Elfreth’s Alley. As Philadelphia developed, it abandoned its Colonial center. Almost forgotten by 1900, Society Hill’s once gracious houses had become run-down tenements, shops, and warehouses. Yet, at the same time, Society Hill remained... |
Athenaeum of Philadelphia |
06/07/12 |
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Meet the Apocalypsies!
Presented by Apocalypsies at Barnes and Noble - 18th and Walnut June 9, 2012 Meet four debut young adult authors from the online sensation The Apocalypsies! "Read 'em like there's no tomorrow." Authors will sign their new books and answer questions about writing. |
Apocalypsies |
06/09/12 |
Barnes and Noble - 18th and Walnut, Philadelphia |
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... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
05/30/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
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... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
05/30/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
The Band Wagon (1953)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 20, 2012 Considered one of MGM’s finest musicals, Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse sing and dance their way through this tale of a down-and-out actor seeking an opportunity to revitalize his career. When a pretentious stage director reconfigures the actor’s project from a light comedy into a dark reinterpretation of Faust, hilarity ensues.
The Band Wagon is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Film Course Lust for Life: The Cinema of Vincente... |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
06/20/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
