Events
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Sunday Stroll - Discovery Walk
Presented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center May 27, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Take an hour out of your Memorial Day weekend to get outside, walk through the trails, and enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building.
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Silver Lake Nature Center |
05/27/12 |
Silver Lake Nature Center, Bristol |
Sunday Foray: Herps (Amphibians & Reptiles)
Presented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center May 27, 2012 Join us each Sunday! Outdoor Adventures for explorers of all ages. Themes vary by week. Minimum number of participants required for walks to occur. No preregistration needed. Inclement weather cancels event.
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Peace Valley Nature Center |
05/27/12 |
Peace Valley Nature Center, Doylestown |
Memorial Day Parade, Service and Reception
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery May 27, 2012 The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. The entourage will gather at the resting place of General George Gordon Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards will enhance the ceremony.
The event is...
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Laurel Hill Cemetery |
05/27/12 |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
Lost Treasures
Presented by The Slingluff Gallery May 5-May 27, 2012 Philadelphia artist Jeff “Ralph” Stollenwerk's show, Lost Treasures, opens at The Slingluff Gallery. Lost Treasures is a collection of screenprints, most of which are printed on wood from photos taken under the EL line, specifically between Girard and M Street.
The show title, Lost Treasures, comes from an abandoned storefront he saw while walking under the EL. He also found a place with the best pancakes he's had in the city at the Golden...
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The Slingluff Gallery |
05/05/12 -
05/27/12 |
The Slingluff Gallery, Philadelphia |
Jameri Artistry Art Exhibit & Reception
Presented by Jameri Artistry May 4-May 27, 2012 Surround yourself with Skippack artist Lucretia Coleman's latest color-full, texturelicous and soulful artistry.
Includes original paintings, prints, note cards and glass jewelry...all at affordable prices...and just in time for Mother's Day!
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Jameri Artistry |
05/04/12 -
05/27/12 |
Green Wolf's Village Barn Shoppes, Skippack |
UPenn Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition
Presented by University of Pennsylvania - Graduate Fine Arts at Crane Arts Building - Ice Box Project Space May 10-May 27, 2012 University of Pennsylvania 2012 MFA Thesis Exhibit.
Opening Reception: May 10th, 6-9 pm
Featuring:
Sarah Anderson
Tra Bouscaren
Sarah Goffstein
Kelsey Halliday Johnson
Caitlin Lennon
Saori Moriizumi
Yoorim Park
Erik Reinholdz
Chloe Isadora Reison
Meredith Sellers
Woohyun Shim
Mary Valverde
Mikey Winsor
For more information, please visit:
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University of Pennsylvania - Graduate Fine Arts |
05/10/12 -
05/27/12 |
Crane Arts Building - Ice Box Project Space, Philadelphia |
Flowers of Light Exhibition Featuring Floral Artist Brian Davis
Presented by Ocean Galleries at Ocean Galleries May 25-May 27, 2012 The Flowers of Light exhibition featuring the artwork of Brian Davis opens at Ocean Galleries (9618 Third Avenue, Stone Harbor) on Friday, May 25th and runs through Monday, May 28th, 2012. Brian Davis will be at the gallery for intimate receptions from 7-10 pm on Friday, May 25th; Saturday, May 26th, and Sunday, May 27th.
Known for his special attention to light and detail, Mr. Davis’ primary subjects are florals. With a master’s attention to detail and an...
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Ocean Galleries |
05/25/12 -
05/27/12 |
Ocean Galleries, Stone Harbor |
Grigonis + Flannery
Presented by 3rd Street Gallery at 3rd Street Gallery May 2-May 27, 2012 May brings in the rains, the warm weather and some great new work by members Marjorie Grigonis and Kristine Flannery. Please join 3rd Street for the First Friday celebration of the arts in Old City.
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3rd Street Gallery |
05/02/12 -
05/27/12 |
3rd Street Gallery, Philadelphia |
Regeneration
Presented by Muse Gallery May 2-May 27, 2012 In a combination of photographs and paintings, the artist created an environment, both assertively realistic (as in a series of prints — the largest 34 feet long — witnessing the transformation of birds, from death through disintegration, back into the earth) and affirmatively conceptual (a series of "black", many-hued canvases, challenging the idea that life emerges from the void).
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Muse Gallery |
05/02/12 -
05/27/12 |
Muse Gallery, Philadelphia |
Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion Weekend
Presented by Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. May 26-May 27, 2012 Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas presents Strong Roots: A Latin Arts Explosion featuring live musical performances by Johnny Cruz's Latin Jazz Ensemble, Zumba exercise sessions, cultural crafts, spoken word performances, and children's activities.
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Raices Culturales Latinoamericanas Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/27/12 |
Race Street Pier, Philadelphia |
Tori Lawrence + Co. Performs at the Barnes Foundation's Philadelphia Opening
Presented by Tori Lawrence + Co. May 28, 2012 Tori Lawrence + Co. will be performing at the opening of the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia. The dance company will present Awakened Ruins, a site-specific dance installation that explores the beauty, decay, and permanence of the forgotten, architectural forms that once existed. Fully coated in uneven and congealed patches of dried clay, five dancers join a violinist and pianist to embody a structure's erosion through time.
The Barnes Foundation's art collection...
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Tori Lawrence + Co. |
05/28/12 |
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center May 26-May 28, 2012 This Memorial Day weekend, the National Constitution Center will celebrate the people and events of our nation’s past. The American flag will be raised each morning during a special ceremony at the Center. Guests are invited to join in this event to learn proper flag raising protocol.
During the special program “Memorials: How a Nation Remembers” at 10 am, Noon and 2 pm, visitors will learn about monuments across the country, including Little Bighorn, the U.S.S....
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National Constitution Center |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Doylestown Bicentennial Car Show
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Fonthill Castle Museum May 28, 2012 Car from 1912-1960's, Take picture with Henry & Rollo (get "Where's Henry" card for chance to win prize at picnic), Barber Shop Quartet's, Chance to enter Raffles to benefit: Doylestown Historical Society (winners announced at picnic), Food vendors, Face Painting, and more.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/28/12 |
Fonthill Castle Museum, Doylestown |
Moustache Contest
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Doylestown, Bucks County April 1-May 28, 2012 We're having a contest for the best old-style mustache in town! Handlebar, waxed or non-waxed! All contestants are invited to march in the Doylestown Memorial Day Parade. We will select a best out of all contestants, and the winner gets 4 tickets to an upcoming Phillies game! The time for growing 'em is now! Interested in taking part? E-mail camplynn-e@verizon.net. Check our Facebook Page
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Doylestown Historical Society |
04/01/12 -
05/28/12 |
Doylestown, Bucks County, Doylestown |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Drama Club
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Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center |
05/07/12 -
05/28/12 |
Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center, Philadelphia |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Digital Photography Club
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Phila Senior Center - Main Branch |
05/07/12 -
05/28/12 |
Phila Senior Center - Main Branch, Philadelphia |
Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square May 25-May 28, 2012 You're invited to kick off the summer season with free activities for the whole family.
Fun family entertainment and a beautiful park are just steps away from the Liberty Bell, in one of William Penn’s original five squares.
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Breakfast Car Show
Presented by Silver Diner May 28, 2012 The Silver Diner in Cherry Hill is teaming up with the Original Garden State Corvette Club to present the Memorial Day Breakfast Car Show, rain or shine.
Open to all makes, models and years, the show will feature cars, trucks and corvettes, as well as a U.S. Armed Forces vehicle display and music.
The first 200 cars to register will receive a free T-shirt. A $20 car entry fee is required the day of the show. Trophies will be awarded to "Best of" 16...
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Silver Diner |
05/28/12 |
Silver Diner, Cherry Hill |
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center May 26-May 28, 2012 Eleven one-of-a-kind award-winning Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches are scattered all over Philadelphia’s Historic District, telling riveting stories of our nation’s history in the places where they actually happened. Specially-trained, uniformed storytellers delight and entertain with free, short 5-minute stories while sharing the secrets of Philadelphia’s and America’s history.
Children can pick up a Story Flag at any storytelling bench, then...
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
05/26/12 -
05/28/12 |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |
Memorial Day Celebration
Presented by Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard at Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard May 28, 2012 Join the sites of Historic Germantown in celebrating Memorial Day! From 11 am-2pm explore Hood Cemetery (4901 Germantown Avenue) with tours at 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. Then from Noon-3 pm visit the Concord School & Upper Burying Ground (6309 Germantown Avenue) with tours at 1:30 pm and 2:30 pm. At 2 pm hear the bell ring at the Concord School to honor those who have fought for our country and in celebration of the election of the new Board of Directors to the Concord School. Refreshments,...
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Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard |
05/28/12 |
Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard, Germantown |
Memorial Day Tribute
Presented by Christ Church Burial Ground at Christ Church Burial Ground May 28, 2012 Join Christ Church Burial Ground to remember America’s heroes who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The tribute includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Major Charles Mc Euen who headed the 6th Union League Regiment in the Civil War, and a ceremonial placing of 13 star flags at the gravesites of Revolutionary War patriots.
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Christ Church Burial Ground |
05/28/12 |
Christ Church Burial Ground, Philadelphia |
The Barnes Foundation Opening Weekend
Presented by The Barnes Foundation at The Barnes Foundation May 25-May 28, 2012 In celebration of its relocation, The Barnes Foundation will be open for 56 consecutive hours with free access and activities. Inspiring the weekend’s films, foods, and performances are the mix of cultures represented in the Barnes’s collection and the 1920s, the heady decade when the Foundation began. Some of Philadelphia’s finest cultural and performing arts organizations will be there—Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Relâche, Peter Tang’s Chinese Music...
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The Barnes Foundation |
05/25/12 -
05/28/12 |
The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia |
Finding My Voice: Abstract Works in Fiber - Exhibit by Judith Merrell at Darlington Arts Center
Presented by Darlington Arts Center at Darlington Arts Center May 5-May 29, 2012 Darlington Arts Center is proud to present the new work of fiber artist Judith Merrell in a solo show entitled Finding My Voice: Abstract Works in Fiber. Her lifelong passion for fabric drives the many-step process she uses to make abstract wall quilts. She combines all types of different fabric manipulation techniques – folding, tearing, cutting, stitching, dyeing, over-dyeing, painting, rusting, ironing and layering – to create her works. Judith takes joy in...
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Darlington Arts Center |
05/05/12 -
05/29/12 |
Darlington Arts Center, Garnet Valley |
Cruise Night
Presented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm May 8-May 29, 2012 Start your engines for the best Cruise Night around! Park your hot rod for the chance to win a prize, or just wander around and check out all the cars. FREE admission!
Nightly Themes :
8th - Best Detailed Cars
15th - Pontiac
22nd - Cobra, AMC
29th - Mustang & Ford
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Shady Brook Farm, Inc. |
05/08/12 -
05/29/12 |
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley |
Crossroads and Courthouse Tour
Presented by Doylestown Bicentennial Committee May 29, 2012 Guided walking tour of the exterior of 28 significant structures located within a few blocks of Fountain House in Doylestown. Meet at Borough Parking Garage on North Broad St.
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Doylestown Bicentennial Committee |
05/29/12 |
Doylestown Walking Tour, Doylestown |
Milton Rutherford's 150 Years of Doylestown
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at County Theater May 29, 2012 See the original slide presentation with Milton Rutherford recorded live at the Mercer Museum. Follow along as Milton takes you on a walking tour of Doylestown as it was in the early 1900s and shows you how different it looks today. Introduction by Bruce Rutherford. Seats are limited. Advance reservations available at Rutherford's Camera Shop, 23 West State St. Doylestown. Limited seating capacity. First come-first served.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/29/12 |
County Theater, Doylestown |
Doylestown Borough Courthouse Crossroads Walking Tour
Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at County Courthouse Parking Lot May 29, 2012 Join us for a Walking Tour of Doylestown Historic Buildings. Guided walking tour, viewing the exterior of many architecturally significant structures located within a few blocks of The Fountain House, site of William Doyl’s second colonial roadhouse. This site marks the wilderness crossing from which Doylestown grew. The tour takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes and covers about 1 mile. Meet at Borough Parking Garage on North Broad Street.
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Doylestown Historical Society |
05/29/12 |
County Courthouse Parking Lot, Doylestown |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - The Age of Style
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Spring Garden Center |
05/29/12 |
Spring Garden Center, Philadelphia |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - Arts & Crafts
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St. Charles Community Center |
05/01/12 -
05/29/12 |
St. Charles Community Center, Philadelphia |
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Celebrate Arts and Aging - This and That Craft Class
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Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center |
05/01/12 -
05/29/12 |
Star Harbor Senior Citizen Center, Philadelphia |