Book Discussion: The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
Presented by Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library at Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Join the library for a lively, moderated discussion of Jeffrey Eugenides' book The Marriage Plot. This informal group chooses its own titles and meets the last Wednesday* of each month with the exception of December.
*October's date is October 24th.
05/30/12
FREE!
- http://www.grundylibrary.org
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library - 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 19007
Pennypacker Mills Civil War Reunion
Presented by Pennypacker Mills at Pennypacker Mills
This is the weekend where one of Montgomery County's most treasured historic sites transforms into a Civil War era encampment and you are invited to live the moment!
Throughout the two-day experience, see hundreds of Civil War reenactors and living historians portray military units and civilian organizations who had vital roles in the war. Lively artillery demonstrations and daily battles punctuate a fascinating look at this moment in our nation's history. On the Civilian Street see cooking demonstrations, fashion shows, military engineering, and more! Kids can participate in the Be a Soldier enlistment program where they take the Oath of Allegiance, get a medical exam and learn to march and drill! Fascinating speakers will be on hand both days to delve into many aspects of the war, and musicians will entertain with songs and stories of the War and home front; and the Pennypacker mansion will be open for tours throughout the weekend. Not to be missed!
06/02/12 - 06/03/12
FREE!
Suggested donation is $2.
- http://www.civilwarreunion.org
Pennypacker Mills - 5 Haldeman Road, Schwenksville, PA, 19473
Society Hill and Old City
Presented by Athenaeum of Philadelphia at Athenaeum of Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia’s banking and insurance center. Beginning in the 1960s, under the direction of city planner Edmund Bacon and the National Park Service, this neighborhood was restored. Society Hill and Old City documents how these two neighborhoods looked in the early 1900s. Robert Morris Skaler is an architect, architectural historian, and graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Architecture. He is the author of West Philadelphia: University City to 52nd Street and Philadelphia’s Broad Street: South and North. Refreshments and book signing to follow.
06/07/12
$10 (Non-member)
FREE! (Member)
- http://www.philaathenaeum.org/programs.html
Athenaeum of Philadelphia - 219 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106
First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite Mistake
Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
06/11/12
$10 (General Admission)
$8 (First Person Arts Members)
Call the ticketing phone line to inquire about purchasing a six-pack of Slam tickets for $50!
- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia - 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
Bloomsday
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library
Join us for this free, all-day outdoor reading of James Joyce’s "Ulysses." Whether you are new to Joyce or a regular at Bloomsday, drop in to be inspired by great literature.
June 16, 2012 will mark the Rosenbach's 20th annual Bloomsday—we promise that this is an event that is not to be missed!
06/16/12
FREE!
- http://www.rosenbach.org/bloomsday
Rosenbach Museum and Library - 2008 Delancey Place, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre
As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people.
06/19/12
$5
- http://www.tedxpxv.com
The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
The Fountains of Philadelphia Walking Tour
Presented by Violette de Mazia Foundation at Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers)
Public fountains have played an integral role in the growth and development of Philadelphia, and although their functions have changed they remain vital to the city’s vibrancy. This walking tour will explore the modes and forms of several of Philadelphia’s iconic public fountains, both old and new, with an eye towards their aesthetic and expressive values. Join us and experience these works as you never have before.
Activity level: vigorous.
06/23/12
$15
- http://demazia.org/education/courses/art-adults-2/walking-tours-philadelphia/fountains-philadelphia-wts12
Swann Memorial Fountain (The Fountain of Three Rivers) - N. 19th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA,
Fruit Picking with Let's Go Outdoors at Highland Orchards
Presented by Let's Go Outdoors at Cheltenham Square Mall
Plump strawberries, juicy cherries and ripe raspberries will be plentiful when you travel on a fruit picking expedition to the orchards of West Chester, PA. You'll enjoy an interactive tour along the orchards’ grounds, as caretakers offer educational narratives on the art of fruit farming.You'll also tantalize your taste buds as you fill your baskets with the “fruit” of your labors. That’s right, you’ll have a dedicated hour to inspect, pick and purchase your favorite fruit delicacies to concoct the perfect summer smoothie, flavorful fruit salad or sensational berry pie.
06/24/12
$35 (After May 1st)
$30 (Before May 1st)
Price includes round-trip transportation from meeting/venue location, goodie/snack bag for ride, and light lunch.
- http://www.letsgooutdoors.net
Cheltenham Square Mall - 2385 West Cheltenham Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19150
First Person Arts StorySlam: Detours
Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
06/26/12
$10 (General Public)
$8 (First Person Arts Members)
Call the ticketing phone line to inquire about purchasing a six-pack of Slam tickets for $50!
- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
L'Etage - 624 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Book Discussion: A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates
Presented by Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library at Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library
Join the library for a lively, moderated discussion of Joyce Carol Oates' book A Widow's Story. This informal group chooses its own titles and meets the last Wednesday* of each month with the exception of December.
*October's date is October 24th.
06/27/12
FREE!
- http://www.grundylibrary.org
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library - 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA, 19007
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre
As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people.
07/17/12
$5
- http://www.tedxpxv.com
The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
First Person Arts StorySlam: In Transit
Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
07/24/12
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- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
L'Etage - 624 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
First Person Arts StorySlam: Obsessed
Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
08/13/12
$10 (General Public)
$8 (First Person Arts Members)
Call the ticketing phone line to inquire about purchasing a six-pack of Slam tickets for $50!
- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia - 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
TEDTalks Salons
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre
As we gear up for our second annual live TEDxPhoenixville event on Oct 6, 2012 we’d like to share some of our favorite TEDTalks with you. Join us each month for a different program of compelling and inspiring talks. Each evening’s program will consist of pre-recorded TEDTalks plus one live performance. The salons will continue once per month through August and will take place in the theatre’s third floor screening room. Seating is limited to 50 people.
08/21/12
$5
- http://www.tedxpxv.com
The Colonial Theatre - 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
First Person Arts StorySlam: Guilty Pleasures
Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
08/28/12
$10 (General Admission)
$8 (First Person Arts Members)
Call the ticketing phone line to inquire about purchasing a six-pack of Slam tickets for $50!
- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
L'Etage - 624 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
First Person Arts StorySlam: Schooled
Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
09/10/12
$10 (General Admission)
$8 (First Person Arts Members)
Call the ticketing phone line to inquire about purchasing a six-pack of Slam tickets for $50!
- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia - 3025 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19104
First Person Arts StorySlam: Mission Immpossible
Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage
First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
09/25/12
$10 (General public)
$8 (First Person Arts Members)
Call the ticketing phone line to inquire about purchasing a six-pack of Slam tickets for $50!
- http://storyslams.firstpersonarts.org
L'Etage - 624 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19147
Spirits from the Past Tours
Presented by Historic Fallsington, Inc. at Gillingham Store
Historic Fallsington invites you to experience the unimaginable, ghostly visitations and tales from the past! Meet a host of village spirits from the 18th century as you are Lantern-led through the historic village of Fallsington. Limited space, prepaid tickets only.
10/28/12
Limited space, prepaid tickets only. Adults $6; Children 12 and under $3.
- http://www.historicfallsington.org/index.htm
Gillingham Store - 4 Yardley Avenue, Fallsington, PA, 19054
Lecture: If this you see, remember me: Girlhood Samplers
Presented by Peter Wentz Farmstead at Farmer's Union Hall of the Worcester Township Historical Society
Enjoy a presentation about regional needlework samplers dating to the late 18th through mid 19th centuries from textile historian, Kathy Lesieur. She has collected and studied these examples of early girlhood education for over 15 years and will bring along some wonderful items from her own collection produced by the Schwenkfelders and others in the area.
Program to be held at the Worcester Historical Society- Farmers’ Union Hall near the corner of Routes 363 and 73 in Worcester.
11/07/12
$2 (Suggested Donation)
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Farmer's Union Hall of the Worcester Township Historical Society - 2011 Valley Forge Road, Worcester, PA, 19409
Historic Fallsington Informative Lecture
Presented by Historic Fallsington, Inc. at Fallsington Friend’s Meetinghouse
Program presented by Candace Perry from the Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center. Delve into the spiritual world of our Pennsylvania German forefathers and explore Hex Signs and Himmelsbriefs: Pennsylvania German and the Paranormal. Call to reserve your space.
11/08/12
FREE
- http://www.historicfallsington.org/html/events/
Fallsington Friend’s Meetinghouse - 3900 S. Main Street, Fallsington, PA, 19054
Queer 2 The T Radio Show
Presented by Queer 2 The T
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 "gay" and "hetero-normative" into the unified category of humanity by addressing many topics with on-air interviews, outreach and reviews from local and global listenership. Queer 2 The T is more than a radio show; it is a safe space for queer identified, gay, lesbian, transgender, straight and straight allies to convene to discuss concerns and info-tainment.
Live broadcasts of Queer 2 The T air MONDAYS only on www.gtownradio.com at 8pm EST! Rebroadcasts of past episodes can be found on the Queer 2 The T ::The AfterShow:: home page!
02/06/12 - 02/03/14
FREE!
*Selected archived episodes are available for purchase via donation.
- http://queer2thet.blogspot.com/p/social-media.html
Design Advocacy Group Monthly Meeting
Presented by Philadelphia Center for Architecture at Philadelphia Center for Architecture
Come learn about, comment on, and debate planning projects in and around the Philadelphia region. DAG meetings are often the first place the public can learn about these projects, from proposals for casinos to plans for public parks. The mission of the Design Advocacy Group is to provide an independent and informed public voice for design quality in the architecture and physical planning of the Philadelphia region.
09/03/09 - Ongoing
FREE!
- http://www.designadvocacy.org/
Philadelphia Center for Architecture - 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107
The Erotic Literary Salon
Presented by The Erotic Literary Salon at Time
Come hear and see what all of Philadelphia, the Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer are talking about. Susana Mayer, Ph.D., is the creator and Salonnière of this comfortable and safe space to hear erotic words and exchange information on favorite authors, websites and blogs. You may participate as a writer, reader, story teller, spoken word performer, or just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Resident Nonagenarian (93-years young woman) often reads her first-person erotica. Please visit the official website for details and monthly press release. Sponsored by the Philadelphia Cultural Salons. The event is held upstairs at The Bohemian Absinthe Lounge.
Attendees must be 21+.
09/21/10 - Ongoing
$10 (General Admission)
$8 (Student, Senior over 65, Reader, Active Military, Veteran)
- http://www.PhiladelphiaCulturalSalons.com
Time - 1315 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107