Events
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Sound All Around 3
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Philadelphia Orchestra |
02/11/12 -
02/13/12 |
Academy of Music, 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...
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Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College |
02/13/12 |
Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, Swarthmore |
Brian Johnson
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 13, 2012 Rockers & Rollers is a full-throttle evening of stories and music with AC/DC frontman Brian Johnson, one of rock's most instantly-recognizable voices!
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Keswick Theatre |
02/13/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
XPN Welcomes Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 13, 2012 For over forty years, multiple Grammy winners Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African traditions to the sounds and sentiments of gospel. Still led by founder Joseph Shabalala, they achieved international stardom in ‘86 on Paul Simon’s “Graceland” – a landmark recording considered seminal in introducing world music to mainstream audiences. Ladysmith also recorded with Stevie Wonder, Josh...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/13/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
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Beauty through the Ages Lecture and Luncheon - Home Décor: Cave to Castle
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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) |
02/13/12 |
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), 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 |
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe Presents The Rolling Stones
Presented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer February 12-February 13, 2012 Karl Denson has led a storied career as a multi-faceted recording and performing artist who first came to prominence as a member of Lenny Kravitz' band debuting on his first release, Let Love Rule, and staying on for the next five years. While developing a following overseas, he joined Fred Wesley's band, touring and recording with him on multiple releases. This led to five straight ahead jazz albums by Denson on Minor Music, the last of which was released to rave reviews and featured Karl...
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Union Transfer |
02/12/12 -
02/13/12 |
Union Transfer, Philadelphia |
1812's Funny Valentine
Presented by 1812 Productions at Tin Angel February 13, 2012 Come spend Valentine's Day with Philadelphia's All Comedy Theatre Company! Our annual cabaret features your 1812 favorites delivering the funniest valentines you will ever receive.
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1812 Productions |
02/13/12 |
Tin Angel, Philadelphia |
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Gospel Groove Night
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World Cafe Live at the Queen |
02/13/12 |
World Cafe Live at the Queen, Wilmington |
Azuka Lounge: I Love You, I Hate You 5th Anniversary
Presented by Azuka Theatre at Chris' Jazz Cafe February 13, 2012 Looking for a different way to celebrate Valentine’s Day? Join Azuka for an evening full of the grit and wit unique to residents of the City of Brotherly Love!
Azuka gathers the best of the best and the best of the worst from the City Paper's iconic "I Love You, I Hate You" column, tosses in some of the funniest actors in Philadelphia and serves up a one-night-only live melo-dramatic reading full of the sugar and spice, piss and vinegar from the people you love...
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Azuka Theatre |
02/13/12 |
Chris' Jazz Cafe, Philadelphia |
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 |
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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...
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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...
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First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia |
02/13/12 |
First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Jeffrey Brillhart and Canadian Brass
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts February 13, 2012 Dressed in black suits coupled with white athletic shoes, the Canadian Brass, which performs works in the classical repertoire, with daring leaps into jazz and popular standards, will be joined by renowned organist Jeffrey Brillhart,
The program will include J.S. Bach’s thrilling Prelude and Fugue in D minor, a new arrangement of Brahms’ beautiful Chorale Preludes, Gabrieli’s famous antiphonal Canzoni’s, and rarely heard British composer John Ellis’...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
02/13/12 |
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Meet Belle from Beauty & the Beast!
Presented by Allentown Public Library February 13, 2012 Princess Belle will be coming to the Allentown Public Library. Belle will read some stories and sing a song or two. Join in the fun! Bring your camera, polish up your shoes and tiara, and come over!
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Allentown Public Library |
02/13/12 |
Allentown Public Library, Allentown |
Spring Yoga Classes
Presented by University City Arts League at University City Arts League April 9-February 13, 2012 Develop strength, flexibility and balance. Learn to work more intelligently with your body. Iyengar approach emphasizes correct body alignment with lots of hands-on, individual attention. Concentration is on standing postures, with some work in seated postures, breathing and inverted postures.
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University City Arts League |
04/09/12 -
02/13/12 |
University City Arts League, 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.
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Philadelphia Karaoke |
03/30/10 -
02/14/12 |
Triumph Brewing Company - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Mozart | Mackey
Presented by The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater February 12-February 14, 2012 Dirk Brossé, conductor. Anthony McGill, clarinet. Mozart, Overture to Don Giovanni, K.527. Mozart, Clarinet Concerto in A major, K.622. Steven Mackey, World Première Commission. Classical currents run deep when Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera, performs the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. The Chamber Orchestra premières a commissioned work from Steven Mackey. Supported by The Pew Center for...
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The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia |
02/12/12 -
02/14/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Perelman Theater, 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 |
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.
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Music at Abington |
02/14/12 |
Abington Presbyterian Church, Abington |
XPN Welcomes Hoots & Hellmouth - Fifth Annual Valentine Concert!
Presented by Tin Angel at Tin Angel February 14, 2012 Hoots and Hellmouth perform in their Fifth Annual Valentine Concert!
2 shows! 7pm and 9:30 pm
21+
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Tin Angel |
02/14/12 |
Tin Angel, 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 |
First Person Arts StorySlam: The Ex-Files
Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 14, 2012 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 First Person Arts twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!
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First Person Arts |
02/14/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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 |
Fawzia Koofi - The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 14, 2012 Fawzia Koofi, a leading candidate in the 2014 Afghan presidential elections and a noted activist for women and children’s rights, joins the Center for a powerful and moving conversation about her latest book, The Favored Daughter: One Woman’s Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future. The first female deputy speaker of Afghanistan's parliament, Koofi will discuss her life experiences and the political and cultural moment in a country caught between the hope of progress and...
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National Constitution Center |
02/14/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Craig Bickhardt and Lizanne Knott
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse February 14, 2012 An evening with Craig Bickhardt and Lizanne Knott.
Wine tastings provided by www.auburnroadvineyards.com
Craig is a singer/songwriter of the old school – you can hear echoes of such ‘60s folk revival artists as Tom Rush, Gordon Lightfoot and Eric Andersen in his work. Added to this is the melodic sophistication of a Jimmy Webb or a Paul Simon, as well as a spare but telling lyric approach. “I admire songwriters like Woody Guthrie and poets like Robert...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
02/14/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Hearts and Hops
Presented by Cairnwood at Cairnwood Estate February 14, 2012 Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn is inviting couples looking for something new and different to do on Valentine’s Day. The “Hearts & Hops” beer tasting event will be held on February 14 at the Beaux Arts-style mansion. Guests can experience the grandeur of the Gilded Age as they stroll through the first floor of the mansion at 1005 Cathedral Road, enjoy music, sweet and savory treats and a chance to win a “mystery box” and other prizes. Designed by the...
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Cairnwood |
02/14/12 |
Cairnwood Estate, Bryn Athyn |
Romantic Candlelit Valentine’s Dinner
Presented by Crossing Vineyards and Winery at Crossing Vineyards and Winery February 14, 2012 Come to Crossing Vineyards & Winery to treat your Sweetheart to a unique romantic evening. Includes a five-course gourmet dinner and a bottle of house wine per couple. Call for reservations or buy on-line.
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Crossing Vineyards and Winery |
02/14/12 |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing |