Events
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The Convert
Presented by McCarter Theatre at McCarter Theatre January 13-February 12, 2012 It’s 1895 in the region that would become Zimbabwe. Jekesai, a young village girl, escapes a forced marriage by becoming the newest convert of a well-meaning black catechist for the Catholic Church. When a civil uprising against colonial white rule disrupts their lessons, the girl and her teacher must find their place in a new world order that threatens their heritage, history and faith. Prodigiously talented playwright Danai Gurira (Eclipsed and In the Continuum) has... |
McCarter Theatre |
01/13/12 -
02/12/12 |
McCarter Theatre, Princeton |
Chamber Concert
Presented by Delaware County Symphony February 12, 2012 This varied program for winds and piano features Shostakovich’s Four Waltzes for flute, clarinet and piano and Hindemith’s Septet. Beethoven's Quintet in E-flat Major for piano and winds concludes the program. Audience members will be seated onstage for a more intimate chamber music experience.
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Delaware County Symphony |
02/12/12 |
Neumann University- Bruder Life Center, Meagher Theatre, Aston |
Charlotte's Web
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage November 30, 2011-February 12, 2012 Everyone is invited to join us for the heart-warming story of a special friendship between a lovable pig and everyone’s favorite spider. Wilbur, Charlotte and their barnyard friends have never been more delightful than in this wonderful tribute to one of the greatest stories for children ever written.
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Arden Theatre Company |
11/30/11 -
02/12/12 |
Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia |
Mozart Requiem and Schubert Symphony No. 8 Unfinished
Presented by Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia February 12, 2012 Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear two masterpieces, both of which are celebrated as breathtaking and unfinished works. Mendelssohn Club joins forces with Camden's acclaimed Symphony in C in a joint program led by Maestro Rossen Milanov.
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Mendelssohn Club of Philadelphia |
02/12/12 |
The Church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia |
Trenton Titans vs. Elmira Jackals
Presented by Trenton Titans Hockey at Sun National Bank Center February 12, 2012 Are you ready for some hockey?! The ice is in and ready for some action here at the Sun Center! Come cheer the Trenton Titans as they take on the Elmira Jackals! |
Trenton Titans Hockey |
02/12/12 |
Sun National Bank Center, Trenton |
Curtis Symphony Orchestra
Presented by Curtis Symphony Orchestra at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall February 12, 2012 Miguel Harth-Bedoya, conductor. Singers from the Curtis Opera Theatre. Featuring: Danielpour, Toward the Splendid City; Bernstein, Selections from West Side Story; Prokofiev, Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100. Prokofiev's mercurial, soaring wartime symphony meets the sharp, streetwise lyricism of Curtis alumnus Leonard Bernstein. Faculty member and former Bernstein student Richard Danielpour provides the prelude, "full of gleaming, glass and... |
Curtis Symphony Orchestra |
02/12/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts - Verizon Hall, Philadelphia |
Ladysmith Black Mambaza
Presented by Grand Opera House at Grand Opera House February 12, 2012 The New York Times calls Ladysmith Black Mambazo “South Africa's long-running musical treasure,” and it’s easy to see why: for more than forty years, the group has married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of heartfelt gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape.... |
Grand Opera House |
02/12/12 |
Grand Opera House, Wilmington |
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Vaults of Heaven: Visions of Byzantium
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University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology |
10/15/11 -
02/12/12 |
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia |
Microcrisis
Presented by InterAct Theatre Company at Adrienne Theater - Main Stage January 20-February 12, 2012 What happens when wheeler-dealers on Wall Street use the Nobel Prize-winning concept of microcredit to ravage the world economy? Fast on the heels of the current recession, MICROCRISIS is a scathing satire that follows a smart, slick, big-vision banker as he draws a gaggle of innocent do-gooders into an outrageous global lending scheme, bouncing seamlessly between the U.S., Ghana, and Monaco. Never stopping to consider the destruction in their wake, the banker and his unwitting accomplices... |
InterAct Theatre Company |
01/20/12 -
02/12/12 |
Adrienne Theater - Main Stage, Philadelphia |
Love Train 2012
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia February 12, 2012 Find love on Septa! A one-of-a-kind experience for singles and couples! Very limited space -- reserve your spot now!
Passengers tour Philadelphia’s renowned Love Letter project, a series of 50 rooftop murals painted by artist Stephen ESPO Powers and crew. The murals collectively express a love letter from a guy to a girl, from an artist to his hometown, and from local residents to their neighborhood of West Philadelphia. A champagne and dessert reception will take place... |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/12/12 |
SEPTA, Philadelphia |
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Taggart-Grycky Duo
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University of Delaware Department of Music |
02/12/12 |
Gore Recital Hall in the Roselle Center for the Arts, Newark |
The Great Divorce
Presented by Lantern Theater Company at St. Stephen's Theater February 7-February 12, 2012 C.S. Lewis' own favorite among his works, The Great Divorce, tells the satiric and comic tale of hapless professor Clive and the motley band of malcontents who join him on a very curious bus ride. Journeying between Hell and Heaven, Clive crosses a wildly inventive landscape drawn by Lewis' philosophical imagination in a story filled with dazzling language and surprising insight.
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Lantern Theater Company |
02/07/12 -
02/12/12 |
St. Stephen's Theater, Philadelphia |
Miami Quartet with Pianist Lydia Artymiw
Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Independence Seaport Museum February 12, 2012 Winners of Chamber Music America’s Cleveland Quartet Award, the Miami Quartet is “everything one wants in a quartet: a rich, precisely balanced sound, a broad coloristic palette, real unity of interpretive purpose and seemingly unflagging energy” (New York Times). For over 20 years, its musicality, diversity in programming and poise in performance has placed the group among the most sought after American ensembles. Cornerstone quartets by Beethoven and Schubert... |
Philadelphia Chamber Music Society |
02/12/12 |
Independence Seaport Museum, Philadelphia |
Pushing Boundaries: Forsythe & Neenan
Presented by Pennsylvania Ballet at Merriam Theater February 9-February 12, 2012 The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude
William Forsythe // Music by Franz Schubert
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Matthew Neenan // Music by Alexander Borodin & Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov
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Matthew Neenan // Music by Rufus Wainwright
You're invited to explore the physical and emotional frontiers of classical ballet with three innovative contemporary works. William Forsythe's powerhouse The Vertiginous Thrill of Exactitude returns to... |
Pennsylvania Ballet |
02/09/12 -
02/12/12 |
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia |
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. |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery |
02/12/12 |
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, Washington Crossing |
4th Annual A Family Affaire featuring: Cats The Musical
Presented by Gift of Life Family House at Ritz Theatre Company February 12, 2012 4th Annual A Family Affaire featuring: Cats The Musical. A very special performance in memory of Joe Bottino, Jr. hosted by the Southern New Jersey Coalition on Organ and Tissue Donation. Doors open at 1 pm and light refreshments and raffles will take place. All proceeds benefit Gift of Life Family House. Reserve your tickets today! |
Gift of Life Family House |
02/12/12 |
Ritz Theatre Company, Oaklyn |
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Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra
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Upper Darby Performing Arts Center |
02/12/12 |
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center, Drexel Hill |
Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 11-February 12, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt and take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a Peeping Tom who discovers a new meaning for the term “stag party.” No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. This hunt is rated PG-13.
Prices include museum admission. Advance purchase is... |
Watson Adventures |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Cauffiel House Tour at Bellevue State Park
Presented by Bellevue State Park at Bellevue State Park's Cauffiel House February 12, 2012 We will discuss the history of this lesser-known historical site within Bellevue State Park from before the Cauffiel House’s construction through its purchase by the Division of Parks and Recreation in 2003. A walking tour will highlight measures taken to make this a simple, yet beautiful place to live. Light refreshments will be served. Pre-registration required no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, February 9th by calling (302) 761-6963.
Tours may be arranged for private... |
Bellevue State Park |
02/12/12 |
Bellevue State Park's Cauffiel House, Wilmington |
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.... |
Project Basho |
01/15/12 -
02/12/12 |
Project Basho, Philadelphia |
Garden Club Weekend At Grounds For Sculpture
Presented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture February 10-February 12, 2012 On this very special weekend, you’re invited to discover a wide variety of horticultural displays by several area garden clubs. Come to ask questions of their members to learn important “green” tips while basking in the inviting sights and scents of an early spring at Grounds For Sculpture. |
Grounds for Sculpture |
02/10/12 -
02/12/12 |
Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton |
Family Fun: Bird Beaks, Feets and Feathers
Presented by Lower Merion Conservancy at Rolling Hill Park February 12, 2012 Audience: Adults and children ages 4-10.
Each winter the Conservancy’s birdfeeders come alive with birds—brilliant cardinals, chatty chickadees, sometimes even hungry hawks—all waiting to be watched. In the cozy cottage you'll learn how to identify feeding feathered friends through the picture windows, turn someone into a bird, make pinecone bird feeders, and go for a short hike with binoculars. Dress appropriately for inside and outside play. Meet at the... |
Lower Merion Conservancy |
02/12/12 |
Rolling Hill Park, Gladwyne |
Victorine's Valentine's Day
Presented by Hagley Museum and Library at Hagley Museum and Library February 12, 2012 Visitors taste gingerbread, make a Victorian Valentine, write Valentine verses with a quill pen, and design a candy bar wrapper. An exhibit featuring antique Valentine cards and candy packaging will be on display. |
Hagley Museum and Library |
02/12/12 |
Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington |
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 |
Jeffery Osborne
Presented by Keswick Theatre at Keswick Theatre February 12, 2012 WDAS-FM welcomes Jeffery Osborne with special guest Jessy J.
Come celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with the five-time Platinum and Gold Record winner who gave us "Stay With Me Tonight," "Only Human," and, of course, "On The Wings of Love." |
Keswick Theatre |
02/12/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
The Fog of War
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre February 12, 2012 Winner of the 2004 Best Documentary Oscar. “Errol Morris may have been put on earth to make The Fog of War, a stunning portrait of Robert S. McNamara that closes a year of outstanding nonfiction movies on a high note. Morris, after all, is a filmmaker whose tolerance of moral inconsistency — indeed, his empathy with flawed men — is a strength quite apart from his talent as a craftsman of meticulously collaged documentaries like The Thin Blue Line and Fast,... |
The Colonial Theatre |
02/12/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Thriller: The Michael Jackson Tribute Show!
Presented by The Michael Jackson Tribute Show at Dante Hall Theater of the Arts February 12, 2012 Thriller: The Michael Jackson Tribute Show is a spectacular high energy multimedia production moonwalks at Atlantic City's Dante Hall Theater of the Arts bringing Michael Jackson's chart-cresting classic music alive. The show includes Michael Jackson chart-toppers from best-selling albums including Off the Wall to Invincible in this electrifying revival of Pop Music's Royal Highness. Featuring talented artist Charles James, singers, and an ensemble of dancers who will... |
The Michael Jackson Tribute Show |
02/12/12 |
Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, Atlantic City |
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. |
Main Line Art Center |
02/12/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
Philadelphia Jewish Film Festival FilmConnects: Louder Than A Bomb & Live Poetry Slam
Presented by Gershman Y at Prince Music Theater February 12, 2012 Designed to deepen your experience of film-going, PJFF’s newest program connects the world of film to other art forms and modes of expression. For the inaugural FilmConnects event, you'll be introduced to the wild world of poetry slams — and brought to the power and enormity that is Louder Than a Bomb!
This energizing documentary tells the story of four Chicago high school poetry teams as they prepare for and compete in the world's largest youth slam. By turns... |
Gershman Y |
02/12/12 |
Prince Music Theater, Philadelphia |
Piano Concert with Anne-Marie McDermott
Presented by Longwood Gardens at Longwood Gardens February 12, 2012 The wide reach of Anne-Marie McDermott's repertoire has enabled her to perform with many leading orchestras including the New York Philharmonic and Philadelphia Orchestra. |
Longwood Gardens |
02/12/12 |
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square |
