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Name	Organization	Dates	Location
Global Tour of Junk Food Global Tour of Junk Food Presented by Geographical Society of Philadelphia March 20, 2012 Andrew Smith has written many books exploring the history of food. Enjoy his entertaining and humorous presentation on the global history of junk food while dining on a specially prepared three-course dinner—with a bit of junk food, of course!	Geographical Society of Philadelphia	03/20/12	Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College, Philadelphia
Slaughterhouse-Five Slaughterhouse-Five Presented by Curio Theatre Company February 2-March 3, 2012 Billy Pilgrim has become unstuck in time! Does that sound crazy? Well Curio, in it's own special brand of lunacy, feels it can relate. Join us for Kurt Vonnegut's absurdist classic Slaughterhouse-Five. Watch as Billy Pilgrim simultaneously experiences all the phases of his life: birth to death, battlefield to captivity on the alien planet Tralfamadore. Vonnegut's eloquent and deeply funny plea against butchery in the service of authority is all here. How are we going to present...	Curio Theatre Company	02/02/12 - 03/03/12	, Philadelphia
3rd Annual Martin Luther King Day of Service 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.	La Pearl Present MLK a Day of Service	01/14/13	La Pearl Beauty Emporiun, Philadelphia
MOMIX MOMIX Presented by Dance Affiliates at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater May 17-May 20, 2012 From the wildly imaginative Moses Pendleton—the creator of Lunar Sea, Opus Cactus, Baseball, Orbit, Passion and Botanica—you’ll enjoy reMIX, a night of the best and favorites works of MOMIX. Celebrated for its ability to conjure up a world of surrealistic images using props, light, shadow, humor and the human body, MOMIX returns to the Annenberg Center stage bringing new works about water and re-imagined classic pieces from its...	Dance Affiliates	05/17/12 - 05/20/12	Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia
DanceBrazil DanceBrazil Presented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater March 22-March 24, 2012 For more than 30 years, DanceBrazil has thrilled audiences throughout the world with a dazzling fusion of Afro-Brazilian culture, live music, contemporary dance and Capoeira, the African dance/martial arts form that evolved in colonial Brazil as a means of fighting enslavement. Enjoy the Philadelphia premiere of Dance like a Fight - Fight like a Dance, a sensuous, fast-paced new work that draws upon the ongoing dialogue of intense cultural rituals, followed by the revival of the hit work...	Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts	03/22/12 - 03/24/12	Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia
Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal Les Ballets Jazz de MontrÃ©al Presented by Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts at Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater April 19-April 21, 2012 Les Ballets Jazz de Montréal features neither ballet nor jazz, but instead presents a thrilling fusion of styles and polished technique. An amazing repertoire by some of the best working choreographers and a collection of extraordinarily talented dancers combine to form a compelling and sophisticated company known for its dedication to outstanding programming. Featuring Creation 2012 by Wen Wei Wang and Les Chambres des Jacques by Aszure Barton, the company will “dazzle you with...	Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts	04/19/12 - 04/21/12	Annenberg Center - Zellerbach Theater, Philadelphia
Archie Fisher Archie Fisher Presented by Crossroads Music at Crossroads Music February 19, 2012 Master guitarist, singer and songwriter Archie Fisher is among Scotland’s foremost interpreters of traditional songs and is known throughout the country as the host of BBC Radio Scotland’s award-winning “Travelling Folk” show, which he has presented for over 25 years. For his contributions to Scottish folk music, he has been inducted into the Scots Traditional Music Hall of Fame and in 2007 was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth for services to traditional music.	Crossroads Music	02/19/12	Crossroads Music, Philadelphia
American Girl Fashion Show Hosted by Junior League of Philadelphia American Girl Fashion Show Hosted by Junior League of Philadelphia Presented by Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. at Desmond Hotel and Conference Center March 3-March 4, 2012 The Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc. invites girls and their friends and families to experience the American Girl Fashion Show. This fun, engaging program showcases historical and contemporary fashions for girls and their dolls. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc.’s community programs. Local models will present the fashions, while lively commentary, music, and decorations will create a memorable experience for girls and their...	Junior League of Philadelphia, Inc.	03/03/12 - 03/04/12	Desmond Hotel and Conference Center, Malvern
Westward Ho: An Exhibit by Jen Blazina Westward Ho: An Exhibit by Jen Blazina Presented by Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery at Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery January 17-February 14, 2012 The Leonard Pearlstein gallery is proud to exhibit work from several series by Art & Art History faculty artist Jen Blazina. Westward Ho will include work that comments on observations from her childhood and travels during her recent sabbatical. The exhibition includes "Suitcases," which speaks to the lost glamour of travel. While in the Netherlands, Blazina found herself watching film noir, especially by Hitchcock. Influenced by these films, she began to...	Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery	01/17/12 - 02/14/12	Drexel University - Leonard Pearlstein Gallery, Philadelphia
The Disaster Experts, Mastering Risk in Modern America The Disaster Experts, Mastering Risk in Modern America Presented by Penn Bookstore at Penn Bookstore February 22, 2012 Drexel University professor and historian Scott Gabriel Knowles leads a discussion on the hazards of modern American life and addresses what can be done to prevent large-scale disasters. Based on his new book, The Disaster Experts, Mastering Risk in Modern America. This event is co-sponsored with the Penn Institute for Urban Research.	Penn Bookstore	02/22/12	Penn Bookstore, Philadelphia
Gene Shay Presents Meg Hutchinson Gene Shay Presents Meg Hutchinson Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music February 24, 2012 Meg Hutchinson is an award-winning songwriter who artfully documents the human condition. With a poet’s ease, she makes the personal universal, allowing people’s stories to come alive through her unique vocals and haunting melodies. Since the release of her Red House Records debut Come up Full, she has won high praise for her songwriting and has been featured nationally on NPR Music, XM/Sirius Radio and several times on the syndicated show Mountain Stage....	PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music	02/24/12	PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia
The Illumination Band The Illumination Band Presented by PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music at PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music February 18, 2012 "I'm so Impressed with the IllumInatIon Band. They gave a terrific performance to a full house & A W I L D L Y E N T H U S I A S T I C A U D I E N C E . ...The music by turns rocking and lilting. A band made up of veteran blues musicians and a very talented Kabir Green” - Michaela Majoun Radio, host WXPN Members include David Mowry - Vocals, guitar, slide guitar, Jeff Sheard - Vocals & percussion, Kabir Green - Vocals, guitar, banjo, twelve string...	PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music	02/18/12	PSALM - The Philadelphia Society for Art, Literature and Music, Philadelphia
Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance Intermediate (West Philly) Action Adventure Story Telling Movement Class: ZoomDance Intermediate (West Philly) Presented by ZoomDance at Studio 34 January 9-March 3, 2012 For 3-5 year olds, this class has the same essence as the younger ZoomDance class, with lots of energy and focus on exploring new ideas. We will start to push the edges of dancing the spectrum from wild abandon to careful details. In addition to learning trickier "moves", we will start thinking of phrases and dances instead of only individual moves, and students will perform for each other in class. When acting out the story, our teachers will encourage students to offer their own...	ZoomDance	01/09/12 - 03/03/12	Studio 34, Philadelphia
XPN Welcomes Marco Benevento XPN Welcomes Marco Benevento Presented by The Blockley Pourhouse at The Blockley February 24, 2012 Marco Benevento w/ Superhuman Happiness (members of Antibalas & TV on the Radio), Dirk Quinn Band	The Blockley Pourhouse	02/24/12	The Blockley, Philadelphia
Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetary Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetary Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) April 30, 2011-April 30, 2012 Iraq's Ancient Past: Rediscovering Ur's Royal Cemetery tells the story of the discovery and excavation of the Royal Cemetery at Ur in modern-day Iraq. The collection includes the famous gold and lapis lazuli bullheaded lyre, a "Ram in the Thicket" sculpture, as well as Lady Pu-abi's headdress and jewelry from ca. 2650-2550 BCE. The story of the excavations at Ur as well as the archaeological and historical context of the finds offer insight into this ancient civilization through...	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology	04/30/11 - 04/30/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) September 18, 2011-August 31, 2012 How do you imagine Africa? Do you see it as the home of powerful nations? Perhaps you think of intricately carved masks or fine art. Maybe you’re interested in the peoples living in Africa today. Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum is a 12-month community engagement project investigating your perspectives. Drawing upon its extraordinary African collection, the museum presents more than 50 objects framed around eight broad topics including Beauty, Power and the Divine. Text and...	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
Human Evolution: The First 200 Million Years Human Evolution: The First 200 Million Years Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) September 18, 2011-September 18, 2012 The ongoing story of human evolution—one that scientists trace back more than 200,000,000 years—is the subject of this long-term installation. Human Evolution invites visitors to explore the process of evolution and its profound impact on humans. The interactive exhibition features a variety of multi-media programs, as well as more than 100 touchable casts of fossil bones from primate and human evolutionary records. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the actual...	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology	09/18/11 - 09/18/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Fang! The Killing Tooth Fang! The Killing Tooth Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) September 1, 2011-July 1, 2012 Fang! The Killing Tooth explores the biology of the “killing” canine and the history of the vampire myth. Through objects, video, and text, you will be able to compare fangs from a range of different animals, investigate stories of ancient blood-sucking beings, and even get a new perspective on your own killing teeth. The display includes a video of Dr. Janet Monge, Acting Curator-in-Charge and Keeper of the Physical Anthropology Section, discussing physical...	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology	09/01/11 - 07/01/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Imagine Africa Community Afternoon Imagine Africa Community Afternoon Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) February 18, 2012 Explore the vast continent of Africa through an afternoon of traditional and modern music, dance, and storytelling with local artists. Adventurous visitors can take a scavenger hunt around the Museum and discover new ways to connect with ancient artifacts. For a full list of events visit www.penn.museum.	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)	02/18/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Imagine Africa Evening Event: Voices of Africa Concert and Workshop Imagine Africa Evening Event: Voices of Africa Concert and Workshop Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) February 22, 2012 Join the museum for an evening of music featuring Voices of Africa, curated by Gina Renzi, Director of The Rotunda (therotunda.org). This internationally acclaimed ensemble presents a complete and unique experience of a cappella harmonies and traditional West African percussive rhythms. Voices of Africa share music that spans the African Diaspora, with traditional African and African American songs, message music, gospel, and inspirational percussive rhythms.	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)	02/22/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Imagine Africa Lecture Series: Contemporary South African Performance Imagine Africa Lecture Series: Contemporary South African Performance Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) February 28, 2012 Dr. Carol Muller, Professor of Music (ethnomusicology), University of Pennsylvania, who has published widely on South African music, considers the relationship between music, gender and religious studies, migration and diaspora studies, and critical ethnography.	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum)	02/28/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
In Praise of Unreal Sounds: Carolyn Abbate In Praise of Unreal Sounds: Carolyn Abbate Presented by Penn Humanities Forum at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) February 29, 2012 The 1930s saw a flourishing of "operetta films" in France and Germany. These films attempted to use the conventions of opera within the new medium of sound film. The result was a curious aesthetic mélange in which narrative and visual kitsch coexisted with radical experiments in sound synchronization. Celebrated opera scholar Carolyn Abbate explains how, in the hands of directors like René Clair and Erik Charell, the operetta movie came to exemplify a kind of...	Penn Humanities Forum	02/29/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Documentary Realism Between Cultures: Rey Chow Documentary Realism Between Cultures: Rey Chow Presented by Penn Humanities Forum at University of Pennsylvania Museum- Harrison Auditorium February 17, 2012 New media technologies have given us unprecedented power to simulate, fabricate, and falsify, while casting doubt on any notion of objectively recording or documenting actual life. Why, then, is the present moment a time of unprecedented vigor and excitement among documentary-makers? Rey Chow, a renowned scholar of Asian-American film and literature, uses this question as her point of departure to discuss some new forms of documentary realism. A program of the 2011-2012 Penn...	Penn Humanities Forum	02/17/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum- Harrison Auditorium, Philadelphia
Spring Sadhana with Rebecca Hooper Spring Sadhana with Rebecca Hooper Presented by Wake Up Yoga at Wake Up Yoga West March 24, 2012 As the roots of the tree must be firm and established so that the branches may extend and flourish, the foundational asanas must be learnt and revisited to inform those that follow…whether the roots are now being established, or the roots are being re-established. The foundation of the asana is where the body meets the earth. There will be an emphasis on lateral extensions and twists. This workshop is appropriate for students who have been practicing at least a year.	Wake Up Yoga	03/24/12	Wake Up Yoga West, Philadelphia
8-week Brand New Beginners series in West Philadelphia 8-week Brand New Beginners series in West Philadelphia Presented by Wake Up Yoga at Wake Up Yoga West January 19-March 8, 2012 Walking into a yoga class for the first time can be an intimidating experience. You may feel you're not flexible enough, not strong enough, or not calm enough to make it through an entire class. This series has been created just for YOU! An embracing environment awaits in which you can engage your mind and body in a study of your self, discovering breath and movement in a non-competitive and nurturing environment.	Wake Up Yoga	01/19/12 - 03/08/12	Wake Up Yoga West, Philadelphia
WXPN's Free At Noon 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...	WXPN	04/27/09 - Ongoing	World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 For the past 34 years Lafayette, Louisiana's BeauSoleil has carried the torch of tradition while continuing to chart uncharted waters with ingenuity and innovation. Their latest release and Yep Roc label debut Alligator Purse is not only a vibrant testament to BeauSoleil's healthy spirit, but also easily their most adventuresome record yet. Since their inception in 1975, BeauSoleil has not only spearheaded a cultural Renaissance but has elevated Cajun music to one of...	World Cafe Live	02/23/12	World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Peter Bradley Adams Peter Bradley Adams Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 23, 2012 Peter Bradley Adams was formerly one half of the duo Eastmountainsouth, signed by Robbie Robertson (of The Band) to DreamWorks Records in 2002. Since then, Adams has released three solo records, and is set to release his fourth album Between Us on Mishara Music on June 14th. “Adams is fast developing as a songwriter who both inspires and questions” – Nic Harcourt, Los Angeles Times Magazine, January 2010. One of the...	World Cafe Live	02/23/12	World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia
The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns The Really Cooks and The Best Westerns Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 15, 2012 The Really Cooks are a half-human, half-cartoon band that creates an alternate world filled with eccentric characters to tell their story and play their songs. They mix late period British ’60s pop with a quirky American showtune aesthetic, crafting fun, energetic pop tunes. Their music combines harmonic elements that resemble Queen and the Beach Boys, but they still manage to keep an original psychedelic sensibility. Check out their 2011 debut album, Dr. Lemonade Stand! The album...	World Cafe Live	02/15/12	World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Tea Leaf Green Tea Leaf Green Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 17, 2012 San Francisco’s Tea Leaf Green are newfangled Lost Boys, a traveling gang dedicated to seeking wisdom and experience in places both glorious and seedy. In many ways, this quintet is the essence of rock’s adventurous, playfully outlaw spirit, all of which ultimately fuels songs that resonate with classic vibrations, open-ended possibilities and radio-ready charm. With the release of their seventh studio album Radio Tragedy!, Tea Leaf Green have crafted a...	World Cafe Live	02/17/12	World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia

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