Events
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Vinyasa Yoga & Wine Tasting
Presented by Crossing Vineyards and Winery at Crossing Vineyards and Winery February 12, 2012 Mellow out with Crossing Vineyards' latest and most creative pairing. Enjoy a one-hour Vinyasa yoga class... fun for all levels from beginner to advanced. Then savor a private tasting of Crossing's award winning wines followed by a private tour. Talk about relaxing! Just bring your yoga mat and tastebuds.
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery |
02/12/12 |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing |
Foundations of Digital Photography
Presented by Project Basho at Project Basho January 15-February 12, 2012 This 5-week course is a concise introduction to the technical basics and creative possibilities of digital photography. Students are encouraged to use their cameras as an expressive tool and incorporate visual language into their imagery. Students learn to use their Digital SLR cameras, process images in Adobe Photoshop CS5, and create fine inkjet prints.
Topics covered include techniques of proper exposure, principles of composition, and understanding the use of lighting....
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Project Basho |
01/15/12 -
02/12/12 |
Project Basho, Philadelphia |
Sew in Love! Cozy Valentine’s Hat
Presented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center February 12, 2012 Stay warm with your very own handmade fleece hat. Learn how to sew using simple patterns along with a selection of colors and embellishments. Take home your cozy hat and a lifelong skill you learned working together. Makes a great gift! No sewing experience needed. Open to ages 7 & up with caregiver.
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Main Line Art Center |
02/12/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
Nature Valentines
Presented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services February 12, 2012 Make one-of-a-kind valentines for your favorite people using card stock and/or homemade paper combined with natural materials such as pine cone scales, twigs, pressed plant material, leaf prints, etc. Create really beautiful valentines.
For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required. Meet at the park office.
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Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services |
02/12/12 |
Norristown Farm Park, Norristown |
28th Annual Mardi Gras Parade with The Wild Bohemians
Presented by The Wild Bohemians at Fat Tuesday - Philadelphia February 12, 2012 The Wild Bohemians lead the 28th Annual Mardi Gras Parade on South Street, Philadelphia. This parade/bar crawl begins at Fat Tuesdays on South Street and works its way from bar to bar fueled by the high octane rhythms of The Wild Bohemians, Philly's own world class Mardi Gras Parade band.
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The Wild Bohemians |
02/12/12 |
Fat Tuesday - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Wine and Chocolate for Lovers
Presented by Crossing Vineyards and Winery at Crossing Vineyards and Winery February 12, 2012 Join us for a Valentine’s Day version of our popular wine and chocolate pairing class. All your favorites together… wine, chocolate and that special someone. Cost per person includes instruction, wine tasting, tour and your personal box of “Naked Chocolate.”
Call for reservations or buy on-line.
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery |
02/12/12 |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing |
Thai for Two! Thai Yoga Massage and Partner Yoga for Couples with Renata Gregori
Presented by Wake Up Yoga at Wake Up Yoga Fairmount February 12, 2012 This could be your best date ever!
Partner Yoga is a playground for intimacy. You will explore fun and dynamic partner yoga sequences in ways that are playful and sacred. The ancient art of Thai Yoga Massage is like having yoga done to you. Discover the pleasure you can give each other both as givers and receivers, learning beautiful exotic stretches, rhythmic compressions, acupressure, intimate face and hand massage and meditation. Dating all the way back to the Buddha's...
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Wake Up Yoga |
02/12/12 |
Wake Up Yoga Fairmount, Philadelphia |
Hear Again Radio Project's Valentine's Va-Va-Voom
Presented by Plays & Players at Plays and Players Theater February 11-February 12, 2012 Hear Again is here again! We look to the past to explore the future! Vintage old time radio goodness: two classic radio programs for the whole family, featuring live music & Foley sound effects at each performance. Featured episodes: "Our Miss Brooks," "Puppy Love" and "Blondie: Blondie Gets a Valentine."
Want to get tickets for this event and others like it at half-price?
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Plays & Players |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Plays and Players Theater, Philadelphia |
Welsch Lovespoons: Valentine Workshop
Presented by Cheltenham Center for the Arts February 12, 2012 The giving of Lovespoons dates back to the 17th Century, where traditionally, they we given by young men to young ladies in the hope that they would lead to courtship.
Artist in Residence, Colleen Hammond, http://colleenhammondart.com/ , will lead the class in exploring the popular symbols of love and friendship. These “key” elements will engage and create individual original Welch Lovespoons for each participant to share with special friends and family.
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Cheltenham Center for the Arts |
02/12/12 |
Chletenham Center for the Arts, Cheltenham |
Partner Yoga Workshop
Presented by Shakti Yoga Healing Arts February 12, 2012 Great Valentine’s Day Couples Activity! What better way to experience directly the root principle of Yoga – union, than by practicing with a partner.
Partner yoga allows you to deepen the impact and experience of your yoga practice by moving together with a partner into already familiar asana poses. Partnering allows us to move deeper into poses than perhaps we could in our individual practice.
Grab a friend/partner and join Denise and Debbie for 2 hours...
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Shakti Yoga Healing Arts |
02/12/12 |
Shakti Yoga Healing Arts, Elkins Park |
Dora the Explorer at the Zoo
Presented by Philadelphia Zoo at Philadelphia Zoo February 11-February 12, 2012 Don't miss a meet and greet with your favorite character, Dora the Explorer, in the Zoo's Treehouse! Enjoy special activities and crafts too!
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Philadelphia Zoo |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Zoo, Philadelphia |
Budokon Workshop
Presented by Central Bucks Family YMCA at Central Bucks Family YMCA February 12, 2012 Join us for this martial arts workshop conducted by Sensei Allen Woodman. All levels and abilities are welcome. You do not need a yoga or martial arts background. Anyone interested in improving their body, mind, and spirit can take this workshop.
Contact Valerie Tanner, 215-348-8131, ext. 1140 for details.
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Central Bucks Family YMCA |
02/12/12 |
Central Bucks Family YMCA, Doylestown |
Valentine's Day Brunch
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio February 12, 2012 Grab your loved one and get ready for the hottest brunch ever! The Clay Studio's instructors will guide you through four-handed throwing. That's right -- you and your sweetie share a wheel! Enjoy light fare, chocolate, champagne and mood-music while you celebrate Valentine's Day in a way you'll be sure to remember! Wear or bring clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee covers two participants. Please contact Sara Gallo at...
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The Clay Studio |
02/12/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
A Valentine's Event for Couples with Justicia and Shawn
Presented by Dhyana Main Line Yoga February 12, 2012 Moving from the heart, this workshop for couples will unite the breath, body and spirit of participants. Nourish your sweetheart with the healing touch of Thai massage, and connect deeply through shared asana. We will stretch together, laugh together, massage each other, and enjoy chocolate treats together while learning to give and receive generously. Without a Valentine this year? Register with a close friend, a parent, or other loved one! All levels are welcome, and more advanced or...
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Dhyana Main Line Yoga |
02/12/12 |
Dhyana Yoga Main Line, Ardmore |
Romantic Couples Mini-Retreats
Presented by Synergy By Jasmine at Temenos Retreat Center February 12, 2012 Bring your beloved to a delicious, spiritually uplifting, and nurturing retreat in the rustic country-side of West Chester. Enjoy the beautiful grounds as soak in the sunshine and positive energy while attending one our mini-retreats.
Connect authentically without distractions. Connect in a revitalizing, strengthening, energizing and uplifting way. Release stress and stiffness. Explore playfulness, nurturing and buoyancy. Learn how to guide, honor, encourage, support and receive...
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Synergy By Jasmine |
02/12/12 |
Temenos Retreat Center, West Chester |
How to have a Positive Response to Your Sweetheart’s Annoying Behavior
Presented by Tony Longobardi, Certified Hypnotist February 12, 2012 Just in time for Valentine’s Day!
Does your sweetheart do something you find annoying? You can’t change their behavior, but through hypnosis you can change the way you respond to it.
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Tony Longobardi, Certified Hypnotist |
02/12/12 |
Kimberton Chiropractic Wellness Center, Phoenixville |
Paradocx Winery: Valentine's Day at the Vineyard
Presented by Paradocx Vineyard at Paradocx Vineyard February 11-February 12, 2012 Treat a special someone to a relaxing afternoon of wine and chocolate truffle tastings, coupled with a tour of the winery . Included is a sample of our highly praised dessert wine, Muscat Ottonel - a full description of this wine would rob you of your own experience, so we'll let you describe it to us after you've sampled it. We've also selected a variety of delectable Neuchâtel Chocolate Truffles to pair with Paradocx Wines. Reservations required!
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Paradocx Vineyard |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Paradocx Vineyard, Landenberg |
Argentine Tango Beginner Intensive
Presented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School February 11-February 12, 2012 The Beginner Intensive is the fastest way to begin learning tango. The Intensive workshop condenses four weeks of material into a single weekend and prepares students to move to the Advanced Beginner level. Students learn the basics of tango vocabulary, structure, technique and lead-and-follow improvisation. We change partners after every song, so there's no need to bring a partner (though you're welcome to if you have one!).
The Intensive will be taught by Meredith Klein, the...
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Philadelphia Argentine Tango School |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, Philadelphia |
Family Arts Academy: From Istanbul to Cairo
Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) February 12, 2012 You're invited to experience the world travels of Henry Tanner for yourself with a sensational Mediterranean dance performance by the Mosaic Dance Theater Company, who will take you from Istanbul to Cairo. While they perform, learn from artists how to capture the human body as it sways and swirls and bends and twirls.
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/12/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Argentine Tango Classes - The Perfect Valentine's Day Gift
Presented by Philadelphia Argentine Tango School February 11-February 12, 2012 Learn to dance the sensual, passionate and captivating Argentine Tango with your partner this Valentine’s Day. Surprise your loved-one with a gift card for a Beginner Intensive. The workshop condenses the material generally covered in a four-week series into a single weekend. The classes cover the basics of tango vocabulary, structure, technique and lead-and-follow improvisation.
If you’re searching for that perfect last-minute Valentine’s Day gift, what could...
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Philadelphia Argentine Tango School |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Argentine Tango School, Philadelphia |
Art Classes for Children
Presented by Alpern Art Studio January 9-February 13, 2012 Draw, paint, and work with clay. Develop skills and have fun creating 2-D and 3-D projects. Self expression encouraged!
For grades 3-6.
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Alpern Art Studio |
01/09/12 -
02/13/12 |
Alpern Art Studio, Dresher |
2012 Documentary History Project for Youth
Presented by Scribe Video Center at Scribe Video Center February 13, 2012 Scribe Video Center is seeking student workers for its 2012 Documentary History Project for Youth Program. The program will begin in late March and be completed in late September/early October. The application deadline is Feb 27 and there will be an orientation at Scribe on Mon 2/13, 6-7 pm.
The Documentary History Project for Youth is an after-school, weekend and summertime production workshop for middle and high school students. Up to 12 young people explore an aspect of the...
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Scribe Video Center |
02/13/12 |
Scribe Video Center, Philadelphia |
Mind and Meditation workshops
Presented by First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia February 13, 2012 The Philadelphia Center for Art of Living welcomes all who would like to experience yoga, yogic breathing and meditation to calm the mind, refresh, de-stress and live more healthily and happily. We hold yoga, yogic breathing and meditation events regularly for the community at no charge. Relax and Rejuvenate at the Introduction to Art of Living Yoga and Meditation with: low-impact yoga, a closer look the nature of the mind and the power hidden in the breath, a brief introduction to Sudarshan...
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First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia |
02/13/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Improvisation Performance Workshop with David Lakein (Berlin/Chicago)
Presented by thefidget space February 14, 2012 Improvisation Performance Workshop
What is presence? Can a body be neutral? When do transitions happen; do they exist? Why do we sometimes feel lost in space, empty of inspiration? How does our body awareness and mind consciousness change when being watched?
These questions accompany us on our afternoon outings as we investigate the compositional options available to us while improvising, especially when we feel overwhelmed by input and stumble upon the unfamiliar....
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thefidget space |
02/14/12 |
thefidget space, Philadelphia |
In A Lonely Place (1950)
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute February 14, 2012 In a lonely place this Valentine’s Day? Find solace in this classic noir starring Humphrey Bogart as a screenwriter whose tendency towards violence and macabre sense of humor might add up to murder. This film is shown in conjunction with Bryn Mawr Film Institute’s Film Course "Nicholas Ray: Cinema with a Cause" and will be introduced by its instructor, Marc Lapadula, M.F.A.
This film, which is directed by Nicholas Ray & stars Humphrey Bogart, Gloria...
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
02/14/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Wine & Chocolate
Presented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Whether smooth and sexy or crackling with intensity, your relationship with wine and chocolate is sure to deepen after this decadent class. Red wine, bubblies, and even a dessert wine or two will be served alongside luscious chocolate treats.
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Wine School of Philadelphia |
02/14/12 |
Wine School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Cocktails
Presented by Wine School of Philadelphia at Wine School of Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Tonight the Wine School shakes things up in their Sauced Education series by showcasing cocktails from the 1920s, the era when classic romance reigned. With an emphasis on proper technique and well-mannered pouring—not to mention an unchecked exuberance for the good things in life—they'll show how easy it is to lose your heart after just one sip.
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Wine School of Philadelphia |
02/14/12 |
Wine School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Aphrodisiac Dinner Event
Presented by City Food Tours February 10-February 14, 2012 The City Food Tours are feeling lovey-dovey! Take 20% off the few remaining tickets by using the Promo Code VAL20 when you make your purchase!
Tired of the same old Valentine’s dinner for two? Treat your sweetheart to this uniquely seductive 2.5-hour event in the heart of Center City! Throughout the evening, entertaining aphrodisiac experts reveal the torrid tales and sexy science behind the foods that can get you in the mood.
This fun, social and...
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City Food Tours |
02/10/12 -
02/14/12 |
Day By Day, Philadelphia |
Valentine’s Wine and Jazz Dinner featuring The Orrin Evans Quartet
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 14, 2012 Join World Cafe Live for a four course wine and food pairing this Valentine’s Day. The Orrin Evans Quartet will be performing with guest vocalists to get you in the mood for romance.
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World Cafe Live |
02/14/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Date Night
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio February 14, 2012 Grab your loved one and get ready for the hottest date night ever! The Clay Studio's instructors will guide you through four-handed throwing by candlelight. That's right -- you and your sweetie share a wheel! Enjoy light fare, chocolate, champagne, wine and mood-music while you celebrate Valentine's Day in a way you'll be sure to remember! Wear or bring clothes that you don't mind getting dirty.
Pre-registration is required. Workshop fee covers two participants. Please contact Sara...
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The Clay Studio |
02/14/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |