Events
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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 |
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....
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Grand Opera House |
02/12/12 |
Grand Opera House, Wilmington |
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...
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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...
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Pennsylvania Ballet |
02/09/12 -
02/12/12 |
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia |
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.
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Susquehanna Folk Music Society |
02/12/12 |
Fort Hunter Centennial Barn, Harrisburg |
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...
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The Michael Jackson Tribute Show |
02/12/12 |
Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, Atlantic City |
A Valentine’s Brunch
Presented by LiveConnections at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia February 12, 2012 Love songs and brunch – what could be more romantic? LiveConnections presents a noontime ClassicAlive! performance by Astral artists soprano Dísella Làrusdóttir
and baritone Jonathan Beyer, with pianist Jonathan Ware. The acclaimed artists will perform a selection of love song duets ranging from opera to art song to musical theater. Concertgoers also have the option of enjoying a special a la...
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LiveConnections |
02/12/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Mama Mac and Band
Presented by Mama Mac at MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore February 12, 2012 Winner of the 2010 Mom's Best Award, the Mama Mac band will inspire kidsto get up and dance with their eclectic and interactive music mix. From rock and roll to country and blues to reggae, they've got something for everyone!
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Mama Mac |
02/12/12 |
MilkBoy Coffee - Ardmore, Ardmore |
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."
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Plays & Players |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Plays and Players Theater, Philadelphia |
The Summer Set, The Cab (He is we, Days Difference, Paradise Fears)
Presented by Union Transfer at Union Transfer February 11-February 12, 2012 The Summer Set are a pop-punk band from Scottsdale, Arizona.
After a few years of playing music together, Jess Bowen and brothers John and Stephen Gomez, set out in the fall of 2007 to form The Summer Set with new found vocalist Brian Dales. Jess, John, and Stephen played in a previous band called Last Call For Camden with Kennedy Brock (The Maine) and guitarist Weston Michl. LCFC had released one CD entitled "Keep Your Feet On the Ground" before breaking up. The Summer Set...
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Union Transfer |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Union Transfer, 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.
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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...
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Merion Concert Band |
02/12/12 |
Harriton High School, Bryn Mawr |
A Concert Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King
Presented by Trinity Memorial Church at Trinity Memorial Church February 12, 2012 This concert tribute is a program of art songs and spirituals by Harry T. Burleigh and other fine African American composers. The music will be performed by renowned bass-baritone Ronald Campbell and noted pianist David Shunskis.
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Trinity Memorial Church |
02/12/12 |
Trinity Memorial Church, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Beer Dinner
Presented by Craft Beer Bus February 12, 2012 Six-beer, four-course dinner with live love music at a charming South Philadelphia location. The chef has created four delicious courses and the restaurant has paired six lovely libations, all with love and companionship in mind. You will leave with love on your mind and hearts in your eyes!
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Craft Beer Bus |
02/12/12 |
Hawthornes Beer Cafe, Philadelphia |
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 |
Philadelphia Trio Chamber Music Concert with Clarinetist Charles Salinger
Presented by The Philadelphia Trio at Main Line Unitarian Church February 12, 2012 Clarinetist Charles Salinger appearing in concert with The Philadelphia Trio (Elizabeth Keller, piano; Barbara Sonies, violin; and Deborah Reeder, cello).
Program will include Brahms Trio for Piano, Clarinet, and Cello, as well as Shostakovitch Trio #2 and Haydn Trio in C Major for Piano, Violin, and Cello.
A reception will follow the concert.
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The Philadelphia Trio |
02/12/12 |
Main Line Unitarian Church, Devon |
2012 Photographers Ball
Presented by The Feltonville Dream Center at Cescaphe Ballroom February 12, 2012 COME OUT AND MEET NIGEL BARKER FROM AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL!!! Come out and enjoy a classy night of food and fun all for a good cause at the 2012 Photographer’s Ball. Come dressed to impress and meet Celebrity Photographer and Judge of the popular TV show America’s Next Top Model, Nigel Barker!! With your ticket you will enjoy: Complimentary Valet Parking with Red Carpet Photo 5 Hour Open Bar Celebrity Nigel Barker of "America's Next Top Model" will be joining us for...
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The Feltonville Dream Center |
02/12/12 |
Cescaphe Ballroom, Philadelphia |
Katz JCC Gourmet Wine & Dine Celebrating Jewish Culture
Presented by Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center at Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center February 12, 2012 This year’s kosher event is open to the community. This multisensory journey will feature live Greek music, kosher cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, followed by a gourmet, three-course Greek dinner with a dessert buffet and a discovery of Jewish Heritage. Featured chefs will be Konstantinos Pitsillides, owner of Philadelphia’s Kanella, and Robert Benett, pastry chef of Classic Cake. Also, Greek folk musician and instrument designer, John Yianni Roussos, will delight us with his...
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Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center |
02/12/12 |
Betty and Milton Katz Jewish Community Center, Cherry Hill |
Steinway Society Presents Celebrated Greek Pianist Konstantinos Papadakis
Presented by Sharla Feldscher Public Relations February 12, 2012 The Steinway Society of South Jersey presents Konstantinos Papadakis in a classical piano recital, Sunday afternoon, February 12, 2012 at 3 p.m. in the intimate Recital Hall of Jacobs Music Company, 1200 Haddonfield Road in Cherry Hill, NJ. Born in Greece, this prize-winning pianist has been described by the press as a “spontaneous, honest artist”. Papadakis will present music composed in four centuries at his Jacobs Music concert, with pieces from Scarlatti in the 18th Century,...
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Sharla Feldscher Public Relations |
02/12/12 |
Jacobs Music Recital Hall, Cherry Hill |
The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble
Presented by The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble at Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church February 10-February 12, 2012 Philadelphia's oldest continuously performing chamber music ensemble, with all current or retired Philadelphia Orchestra members and guests, performing works by Francaix, Ben-Haim, and Brahms in an historic setting. Included is a reception following the concert, with refreshments and the opportunity to chat with the performers.
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The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble |
02/10/12 -
02/12/12 |
Old Pine Street Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia |
Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 February 12, 2012 Join Sellersville for a Mardi Gras Dance Party with Grammy-winning Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience! Well known for their live legendary performances, they performed over three decades for presidents and ambassadors around the globe, and Terrance Simien’s music is featured in television commercials (from Chevrolet to Louisiana tourism) and movies, including the Oscar-nominated Disney movie The Princess & The Frog.
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
02/12/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
W.A. Mozart: Così Fan Tutte
Presented by Delaware County Community College February 12, 2012 North American Premiere HD Broadcast from Staatsoper, Berlin.
Conductor: Daniel Barenboim
Staatskapelle Berlin
Chor der Deutschen Staatsoper Berlin
In Italian with English, French, Italian, and Spanish subtitles.
Running time: approx. 203 minutes, including 15 minute intermission
"The music says it all. Mozart is cool." So said the self-confessed "opera ignoramus" Doris Dörrie before she grabbed hold of one of...
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Delaware County Community College |
02/12/12 |
Marple Campus | STEM Auditorium | Room 1403, Media |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |