Events
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Susquehanna Folk Music Sunday Jam
Presented by Susquehanna Folk Music Society at Fort Hunter Centennial Barn February 12, 2012 Bring your instruments, voice, or listening ears to our monthly jam. SFMS welcomes everyone who loves making music, or listening to it, regardless of age, talent, or training. Get together for the joy of the company and music making. |
Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
02/12/12 |
Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg |
Sunday Stroll
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center February 12, 2012 Join a Naturalist for an informative and leisurely stroll along the trails. Topic is nature driven and influenced by audience interest. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. |
Silver Lake Nature Center |
02/12/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
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. |
The Wild Bohemians |
02/12/12 |
Fat Tuesday - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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2nd Annual Manayunk On Ice Festival
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Manayunk Development Corporation |
02/10/12 -
02/12/12 |
Main Street - Manayunk, Philadelphia |
An Evening of African American Music
Presented by Drexel University - Mandell Theater at Drexel University - Mandell Theater February 12, 2012 The Annual Evening of African American Music features the Gospel Choir and Jazztet. The concert will present spirituals, gospel music, blues, and jazz, including a tribute to the legacy of the late Rev. Milton Brunson, founder of the award-winning Thompson Community Singers. |
Drexel University - Mandell Theater |
02/12/12 |
Drexel University - Mandell Theater, Philadelphia |
Free Family Concert
Presented by Bala Cynwyd Library February 12, 2012 Four Hand French piano music. Kaisla and Hodos piano duo: Two multi-faceted and virtuosic pianists, Marja Kaisla and Gilya Hodos, combine forces to present a concert of unusual and beloved French piano duets, including music by Bizet, Debussy, Fauré, and Rocherolle. Champions of music by women composers, the Kaisla/Hodos duo will highlight the these often overlooked but superb musical gems.
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Bala Cynwyd Library |
02/12/12 |
Womans Club of Bala Cynwyd, Bala Cynwyd |
Merion Concert Band Winter Concert
Presented by Merion Concert Band at Harriton High School February 12, 2012 The Merion Concert Band continues its 32nd season with a free Lifetime of Music concert. The concert features clarinet soloist Anthony Wastler playing von Weber’s Concertino for Clarinet. Also on the program are the first two movements of Gounod’s Petite Symphonie, a chamber piece featuring 10 musicians; the Shostakovich Prelude Op. 34 No. 14 and Folk Dances; and Divertimento for Band by Persichetti. This first annual Lifetime of Music concert will... |
Merion Concert Band |
02/12/12 |
Harriton High School, Bryn Mawr |
Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event Weekend
Presented by Berks County Wine Trail at Berks County Wine Trail February 11-February 12, 2012 Wine = Love & Chocolate! This is the annual Chocolate & Wine Pairing Event Weekend, hosted by the Berks County Wine Trail. During this particularly sweet weekend, wine lovers old and new to this regional wine trail will discover sumptuous pairings of locally produced wines, chocolates and chocolatey confections. Attendees will fall in love with this self-guided tour of the trail's wineries and rustic Berks County countryside. Create a romantic getaway day for you and your... |
Berks County Wine Trail |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Berks County Wine Trail, |
"We Love the Canal" Walk
Presented by Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House at Tinicum Park February 12, 2012 A 2-1/4-mile,roundtrip walk along the Delaware Canal towpath from Tinicum Park to the Golden Pheasant Inn in Erwinna. Along the way, walkers will take in the Canal's scenery, history, wildlife, and quirks. |
Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House |
02/12/12 |
Tinicum Park, Erwinna |
Lecture & Book Signing with Author Brenda Dixon Gottschild
Presented by Big Blue Marble Bookstore at Big Blue Marble Bookstore February 12, 2012 The personal and professional histories of Joan Myers Brown reflect both the hardships and the accomplishments of African Americans in the artistic and social developments through the twentieth century and into the new millennium. Dixon Gottschild deftly uses Brown's career as the fulcrum to leverage an exploration of the connection between performance, society, and race—beginning with Brown's predecessors in the 1920s—and a concert dance tradition that has had no previous voice... |
Big Blue Marble Bookstore |
02/12/12 |
Big Blue Marble Bookstore, Philadelphia |
Discovering Black Civil War Veterans and Widows in Camden, 1890
Presented by Camden County Historical Society at Camden County Historical Society February 12, 2012 James E. Johnson, Ph.D., Lecturer in history, Rutgers University-Camden
In 1890 a census of surviving Civil War Veterans and widows was taken along with the year's general census to shape pension legislation and help Civil War veterans locate comrades needed as witnesses for pension claims. Nearly sixty African Americans, complete with Camden addresses and comments, appear on these special census rolls. This program is sure to be of special interest to genealogists, educators... |
Camden County Historical Society |
02/12/12 |
Camden County Historical Society, Camden |
Economic Self Sufficiency in the African-American Community Film & Panel Discussion Program Series
Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center February 12, 2012 Black Wall Street with panelists Dr. Weldon McWilliam and Fareed Shakir.
This documentary chronicles one of the nation's worst acts of racial violence, the Tulsa Race Riot, which occurred on June 1st, 1921, when 35 square blocks of African American homes and businesses were torched and destroyed by mobs of angry whites. |
ICPIC New Africa Center |
02/12/12 |
ICPIC New Africa Center, 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. |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/12/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day at The Piazza
Presented by The Piazza at Schmidt's at The Piazza at Schmidts February 12, 2012 The Piazza at Schmidt’s is hosting a Valentine’s Day event that will feature a vendor market, restaurant dessert specials and romantic movies played on the Jumbotron. Since Valentine’s Day is on a Tuesday, The Piazza is the perfect place to do a little last minute Valentine’s Day shopping and enjoy the holiday. Sweetbox Truck will also be on site, serving up delicious sweets and treats for everyone to enjoy!
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The Piazza at Schmidt's |
02/12/12 |
The Piazza at Schmidts, Philadelphia |
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Charles Ives: 114 Songs
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Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance |
02/12/12 |
Temple University - Rock Hall Auditorium, Philadelphia |
Nature's Narratives: New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2
Presented by Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College at Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College February 13, 2012 Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. This month the group will discuss Mary Oliver's New and Selected Poems, Vol. 2, poetry and prose from a renowned American nature writer. Participants will need to read each... |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/13/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
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... |
Scribe Video Center |
02/13/12 |
Scribe Video Center, Philadelphia |
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John Byrne and Enda Keegan
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North Star Bar |
02/13/12 |
North Star Bar, Philadelphia |
Mind and Meditation
Presented by Art of Living Foundation at First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia February 13, 2012 The Meditate Rejuvenate Workshop is a free introduction to the The Art of Living Foundation's seminal programs. Over 40 million people worldwide have benefited from the Foundation's programs, which teach simple yet powerful breathing and meditative techniques for living a stress-free and fruitful life. The workshop will explore the elegant Mind-Breath-Body connection, and how we can consciously use our breath to live in the present moment, break through our barriers and realize our full... |
Art of Living Foundation |
02/13/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, 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... |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia |
02/13/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Tuesday Karaoke at Triumph Brewing Company
Presented by Philadelphia Karaoke at Triumph Brewing Company - Philadelphia March 30, 2010-February 14, 2012 Every Tuesday night Old City comes to life with karaoke night at Triumph Brewing Company. Sing at the very spacious restaurant bar. Several beers on tap with a constantly rotating selection. They also offer $4 vodka mixed drinks. Sing on a stage with a great sound system. Kitchen is open until midnight. |
Philadelphia Karaoke |
03/30/10 -
02/14/12 |
Triumph Brewing Company - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Organ Tuesdays
Presented by Music at Abington at Abington Presbyterian Church February 14, 2012 Co-sponsored by the American Guild of Organists, each Tuesday features an area organist in a 40=minute recital. Plan a musical treat for your Tuesday lunches all month long!
February 14 - David Clark Little, Music Director, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Doylestown. |
Music at Abington |
02/14/12 |
Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington |
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 |
Love Local Food, Love Local Art: Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Presented by InLiquid.com at Crane Arts Building - Ice Box Project Space February 14, 2012 The art may be off the walls but the party isn’t over! This is the night to pick up work bought on February 10tg and take a chance on the leftover pieces from InLiquid's Benefit v.12 while enjoying food and drinks by some of our city's favorite local eateries.
Food for purchase by fabulous, local food truck vendors include Sweetbox Cupcakes, Maru Global, and Say Cheese. Beverages for purchase by Philadelphia Brewing Company, Philadelphia Distilling, and Barefoot Wines.... |
InLiquid.com |
02/14/12 |
Crane Arts Building - Ice Box Project Space, Philadelphia |
Paint the Town Red
Presented by Monkey's Uncle at Downtown Doylestown February 9-February 14, 2012 Downtown Doylestown's 2nd Annual Paint the Town Red will include special offers, Valentine's treats, and impeccable service as usual. Look for the red balloons to identify participating businesses! |
Monkey's Uncle |
02/09/12 -
02/14/12 |
Downtown Doylestown, Doylestown |
Lift Of Love
Presented by Bear Creek Mountain Resort at Bear Creek Mountain Resort February 14, 2012 Mingle on the mountain! Are you single and looking for a ski or snowboarding buddy, or maybe the love of your life? Join Bear Creek for Ski Speed Dating!
The hardest part about finding a soul mate is finding someone with a common interest. Lucky for you, Bear Creek has taken care of that part for you. This special event gives you a full 7 minutes to meet the person of your dreams and fall in love!
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Bear Creek Mountain Resort |
02/14/12 |
Bear Creek Mountain Resort, Macungie |
The Spiders Go Forward!
Presented by Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia February 15, 2012 The Spiders Go Forward! (1967)
Late '60s rock group The Spiders star in this Beatles-esque musical comedy from director Ko Nakahira (Crazed Fruit).
An Unknown Japan film series presentation. |
Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia |
02/15/12 |
The Bellevue, Philadelphia |
High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 15, 2012 At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/15/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
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Penn Contemporary Music Presents: Konstantinos Papadakis - Solo Piano Works
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University of Pennsylvania Department of Music |
02/15/12 |
University of Pennsylvania - Rose Recital Hall, Philadelphia |
19th Annual Biomedical Lecture Series
Presented by Chestnut Hill College at Chestnut Hill College February 15, 2012 Dr. Dawn Bonnell, trustee professor of materials science and director of the Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of Pennsylvania will present the lecture, “Probing BioSystems at the Nanoscale” at the 19th Annual Biomedical lecture.
As one of the country’s top leaders in nanotechnology, Dr. Bonnell was a key participant at the 2010 National Nanotechnology Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C. At the Nano/Bio Interface Center at the University of... |
Chestnut Hill College |
02/15/12 |
Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia |
