Events
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3rd Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service
Presented by La Pearl Present MLK a Day of Service January 14, 2013 Americans of every age and background celebrate Dr. King through service projects that strengthen communities, empower individuals, bridge barriers, and create solutions. La Pearl wants to be a part and contribute to the strengthening of the community by helping those that may not be able to pamper or treat themselves.
Free services include:
Shampoo and Cut
Shampoo Blow and Curl
Shampoo Press and Curl
No appointments; walk-ins only.
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La Pearl Present MLK a Day of Service |
01/14/13 |
La Pearl Beauty Emporiun, Philadelphia |
Drexel Dance Ensemble Spring Concert
Presented by Drexel University - Mandell Theater at Drexel University - Mandell Theater May 31-June 2, 2012 The Drexel Dance Ensemble will present a concert of selected student works and the choreography of guest artists Clyde Evans and 2011 Ellen Forman Award Winner Bronwen MacArthur. The dances presented will represent a variety of dance genres and artistic voices.
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Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
05/31/12 -
06/02/12 |
Drexel University - Mandell Theater, Philadelphia |
Finbar Furey
Presented by World Cafe Live at the Queen at World Cafe Live at the Queen June 22, 2012 Finbar Furey has left his mark on the music of Ireland for more than four decades. As the lead singer, banjo and uillean pipes player for The Fureys, a group he shared with his brothers Eddie, Paul and George, he helped to guide the evolution of Ireland's traditional music. Since leaving the band to pursue a solo career in 1995, Furey has continued to attract attention with his gutsy approach to the music of the Emerald Isle. He has toured extensively in Britain, Australia and Europe,...
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
06/22/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
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Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum
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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology |
09/18/11 -
08/31/12 |
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia |
Jonathan Edwards
Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music May 31, 2012 Hosted by WXPN's Gene Shay. This special concert is a meeting of old friends... Jon and Gene have seen folk music grow and change over many decades, and will share glowing memories of the highways and byways, the people, and the timeless music that joins them!
Warm as summer sunshine, real as the truth, intimate as a long overdue visit between old friends … such is a Jonathan Edwards concert. Four decades into a stellar career of uncompromising musical integrity, the man...
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PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music |
05/31/12 |
PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia |
Marcia Ball
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 Marcia Ball is a woman with a reputation. The Texas-born, Louisiana-raised pianist/vocalist/songwriter is famed worldwide for igniting a full-scale roadhouse rhythm and blues party every time she strolls on stage. Ball's groove-laden New Orleans boogie and rollicking Gulf Coast blues have made her a one-of-a-kind favorite with music fans all over the world. But she's also a master at transfixing her audience with an emotionally rich, passionately sung ballad. The Boston Herald says,...
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World Cafe Live |
05/30/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Sculpture and Drawing Installation Exhibit: Disturbia
Presented by Art on the Avenue Gallery at Art on the Avenue Gallery May 11-June 2, 2012 Art on the Avenue Gallery is pleased to present disTURBIA, a show of mixed media sculpture installation and drawings, featuring the work of Romanian artist Raluca Ungureanu, from her recent years in New York and Philadelphia.
Raluca’s work tells stories through visual means and each of her shows can be read as one such story. Deeply personal, invested with powerful feelings and emotions, her work aims at engaging the viewer in a dialogue about rootlessness and...
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Art on the Avenue Gallery |
05/11/12 -
06/02/12 |
Art on the Avenue Gallery, Philadelphia |
Spring Contemporary Modern Dance Classes
Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 This is a class for dancers ready to experience more technique and skill development while continuing to have fun improvising and choreographing. The class will study the styles of Mary Anthony, Martha Graham, and Jose Limon. The students will also have a chance to learn the history of modern dance.
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University City Arts League |
04/09/12 -
06/17/12 |
University City Arts League, Philadelphia |
Spring Social Dance Classes With Kelly Ray
Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 Whether you're preparing for a wedding or other special event, improving your social skills, or just love to move to music, these classes will get you headed in the right direction, quickly and easily. Get up to speed in waltz, foxtrot, swing, cha cha, rumba, samba, tango, and the latest novelties. Shall we dance?
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University City Arts League |
04/09/12 -
06/17/12 |
University City Arts League, Philadelphia |
Spring Workout Classes
Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-June 17, 2012 These fun exercise classes incorporate elements of dance, yoga and aerobics to music that makes you move. Expect a full body-mind workout that will make you feel and look healthier. The class emphasizes proper form, flexibility and strength training, balance, coordination, teamwork and cardio work to sculpt muscles, build bone density and make a healthier you. Bring a workout buddy and compare results! Wear sweats and sneakers. All levels welcome.
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University City Arts League |
04/09/12 -
06/17/12 |
University City Arts League, Philadelphia |
The McLovins with Anthony Krizan, former Spin Doctor's Guitarist and Four The Day
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 29, 2012 The genesis of The McLovins was forged from a series of chance encounters between the three founders at various music camps during 2008. Bassist Jason Ott, drummer Jake Huffman and guitarist Jeff Howard realized from their first practices that they all shared a similar musical integrity and a desire to perform; the band was born.
The McLovins soon started playing shows locally in and around southern New England, and they quickly defined their sound which is an amalgam of funk,...
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World Cafe Live |
05/29/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
The Parlotones with Ryan Star
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia May 30, 2012 The Parlotones are known for their electric, polished stage performances delivered against the backdrop of their deftly crafted and darkly romantic lyrics. Their sound, described as alternative in their formative years and influenced by the likes of Muse, Radiohead and the Smiths, has evolved substantially becoming more refined and focused with each album. The band experiment sonically with their sound and various structures are utilised in their songs, including the typical doo-wop cycle or...
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World Cafe Live |
05/30/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
WXPN's Free At Noon
Presented by WXPN at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia April 27, 2009 - Ongoing Every Friday at noon, WXPN brings live music to the air with the Free At Noon Concert series at World Cafe Live in Philadelphia. From NPR Music and WXPN, hear a live mix of roots rock, folk, country and more every week! Shows are free and open to the public, though registration is required at XPN.org. Registration begins one week in advance of each show (Friday at 1), while XPN members can signup the Thursday before. If you can't make it, the show is broadcast live on-air and on the...
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WXPN |
04/27/09 -
Ongoing |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |