Events
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Michael Kiwanuka
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London, to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback discussions...
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World Cafe Live |
06/15/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
XPN Welcomes Michael Kiwanuka
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 15, 2012 Born in Muswell Hill, London to Ugandan émigré parents, Michael Kiwanuka was brought up in a home from which music was largely absent, with his first introduction to rock (Nirvana, Radiohead) arriving at the same time as he began to hang with the skater kids in the north London suburb during his early teenage years. Later coming across a soul compilation album given away with a music monthly, he was enthralled by the sound of Otis Redding’s studio talkback...
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World Cafe Live |
06/15/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Art After 5 - Jessi Teich
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art June 15, 2012 Singer-songwriter Jessi Teich has immersed herself in jazz and blues since childhood. Raised in a household where rooms were stacked with records and the hi-fi blared the likes of Miles Davis and Sarah Vaughan, Teich began singing short songs of her own, the first sign of her ability to create music.
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
06/15/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Jazzical: The Union of Jazz and Classical
Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum June 15, 2012 Delight in the music of violinist MarinaVishnyakova and cellist Yoomi Kwon in this rare union of classical and jazz music. Performing jazz tunes with orchestral instruments, the dynamic duo of will perform "Footprints" by Wayne Shorter, "Mr. PC" by John Coltrane, and "All Blues" by Miles Davis.
Wine will be served.
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Woodmere Art Museum |
06/15/12 |
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia |
Earth, Wind & Fire
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts June 15, 2012 Legendary band Earth, Wind & Fire brings their signature sound of soul, funk, gospel, blues, jazz and rock to the Academy of Music as part of the 2012 Guiding Lights Tour on Friday, June 15, 2012 at 8 p.m. Led by founding members Philip Bailey, Verdine White and Ralph Johnson, the global music pioneers will be performing with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia. Following a string of international sold-out engagements in five countries including Australia, New Zealand, Singapore,...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
06/15/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Great Music by Tastes Like Chicken
Presented by Stockton Inn at Stockton Inn June 15, 2012 Join us for the great music from “Tastes Like Chicken”! Our friends are back for great music and fun entertainment on The Garden Patio! Enjoy the sounds of fun oldies & dance with friends and family. Entertainment begins at 8pm. No cover!
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Stockton Inn |
06/15/12 |
Stockton Inn, Stockton |
Paul Thorn Band
Presented by JTAMS Productions at Mauch Chunk Opera House June 15, 2012 It’s always an interesting thing when a great songwriter releases an album of covers. It gives you a peak into the mind of someone who is at the top of his craft, revealing the influences that went into building his songwriting skill and the contemporaries he holds in esteem.
Thorn, who worked the road 180 days last year and has had the same band for fifteen years, is set to release his tenth album, What The Hell Is Going On? on May 8th. It will be his first time...
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JTAMS Productions |
06/15/12 |
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe |
The Sea, The Sea with Jon Paul
Presented by Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse at Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse June 15, 2012 An evening with The Sea, The Sea. To listen to samples, visit www.theseathesea.com
Borrowing their name from the cry of joy made by ancient Greek Soldiers upon their post-war homecoming, The Sea, The Sea is Mira Stanley from West Virginia and Chuck E. Costa from Connecticut. They meet in the middle with acoustic guitars.
Standing next to other contemporary duos like The Weepies, The Civil Wars, The Swell Season, The Sea, The Sea is spare beauty, bravely...
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
06/15/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Wine Concert: Richard Cox Acoustic Guitar
Presented by Shady Brook Farm, Inc. at Shady Brook Farm June 15, 2012 Join us every Friday Night! Don’t miss the area’s best outdoor concert venue! Enjoy music by local musicians, and wine tasting by Rose Bank Winery. Wine for sale by the glass or bottle. Cheese, crackers, and other yummy treats for sale in our Farm Market. Uncle Dave’s Homemade Ice Cream and playground for kids. Fun for the whole family. And the best part–admission is FREE!
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Shady Brook Farm, Inc. |
06/15/12 |
Shady Brook Farm, Yardley |
Kath Bloom with Lac La Belle and Cave Country
Presented by Folkadelphia at Studio 34 June 15, 2012 Folkadelphia is honored to present an intimate performance from legendary songwriter Kath Bloom. Kath has been a fixture of the independent American folk scene since the early ‘70s, when she began a fruitful musical partnership with avant-garde guitarist Loren MazzaCane Connors. In 1995, Bloom’s song “Come Here” was featured in a decade-defining scene of Richard Linklater’s seminal film ‘Before Sunrise.’ Her latest album, Thin Thin Line, was...
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Folkadelphia |
06/15/12 |
Studio 34, Philadelphia |
The Beatles - Yellow Submarine
Presented by International House Philadelphia at The Ibrahim Theater at International House June 15, 2012 Once upon a time… or maybe twice, there was an unearthly paradise called Pepperland, a place where happiness and music reigned supreme. But all that was threatened when the terrible Blue Meanies declared war and sent in their army led by a menacing Flying Glove to destroy all that was good. Enter John, Paul, George and Ringo to save the day! Armed with little more than their humor, songs, and of course, their yellow submarine, The Beatles tackle the rough seas ahead in an effort to...
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International House Philadelphia |
06/15/12 |
The Ibrahim Theater at International House, Philadelphia |
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Bootsy Collins
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Keswick Theatre |
06/15/12 |
Keswick Theatre, Glenside |
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Allison Mars Project
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Allison Mars Project |
06/16/12 |
A Taste of Key West, Ridley Park |
Bloomsday
Presented by Rosenbach Museum and Library at Rosenbach Museum and Library June 16, 2012 Join us for this free, all-day outdoor reading of James Joyce’s "Ulysses." Whether you are new to Joyce or a regular at Bloomsday, drop in to be inspired by great literature.
June 16, 2012 will mark the Rosenbach's 20th annual Bloomsday—we promise that this is an event that is not to be missed!
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Rosenbach Museum and Library |
06/16/12 |
Rosenbach Museum and Library, Philadelphia |
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XPN Welcomes Bonnie Raitt with special guest Mavis Staples
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Academy of Music |
06/16/12 |
Academy of Music, Philadelphia |
Ambler Arts Festival
Presented by Ambler Main Street at Ambler Main Street June 16, 2012 Ambler Main Street is pleased to announce the Ambler Arts Festival, 2012! You’re invited to share in a day filled with art, music, al fresco dining, and shopping in downtown Ambler on Butler Avenue. The Avenue will be closed to allow for artists to fill the streets and for you to spend a relaxing day in the arts and crafts marketplace. The festival will feature a wonderful array of artists including watercolors, oils, sculpture, wood work, jewelry, photography, pottery and much...
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Ambler Main Street |
06/16/12 |
Ambler Main Street, Ambler |
Johnny K and the JK Rockets
Presented by New Candlelight Theatre June 16, 2012 Come "Shake, Rattle and Roll" with Johnny K and the New JK Rockets. A Bill Haley Comet from 1960 to 1972, Johnny K knows how to rock and roll and is coming to NCT for one night only. A sure way to spend a summer night out with great food, wonderful memories and a rockin' fun time. Ticket includes full dinner buffet. Cash bar and free parking available.
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New Candlelight Theatre |
06/16/12 |
New Candlelight Theatre, Wilmington |
Jesse Winchester
Presented by Sellersville Theater 1894 at Sellersville Theater 1894 June 16, 2012 Jesse Winchester’s songs have been recorded by a who's who of the music world, including Lyle Lovett’s recent hit cover of “Isn't That So," “Biloxi” (Jimmy Buffett, Tom Rush, Ted Hawkins), “Yankee Lady” (Tim Hardin, Brewer and Shipley, Iain Matthews), “Brand New Tennessee Waltz” (Everly Brothers, Patti Page) and the rollicking “Payday” (Elvis Costello). In his five plus decade career, Winchester’s skill in capturing...
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Sellersville Theater 1894 |
06/16/12 |
Sellersville Theater 1894, Sellersville |
De Pueblo a Pueblo: A Celebration of Mexican Culture in Venues throughout Philadelphia
Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Various Locations April 27-June 16, 2012 De Pueblo a Pueblo (From Town to Town) is an eight-week celebration in Spring 2012 that will honor our local Mexican community by promoting greater understanding of traditional arts, language, and history of our southern neighbors. The citywide festival will connect this growing population and their customs with a broader Philadelphia audience.
This festival will kick off with the opening reception for Echele Ganas: Do Your Best, a photographic exhibition featuring the...
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Philadelphia's Magic Gardens |
04/27/12 -
06/16/12 |
Various Locations, |
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Family Celebration of Childhood Arts
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Temple University - Boyer College of Music and Dance |
06/16/12 |
Temple University - Conwell Dance Theater, Philadelphia |
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The Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour
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Susquehanna Bank Center |
06/16/12 |
Susquehanna Bank Center, Camden |
World Refugee Day Celebration
Presented by Church World Service/Lancaster at Downtown Lancaster June 16, 2012 Join Church World Service/Lancaster & Lutheran Refugee Services in celebrating World Refugee Day in downtown Lancaster! This free event will feature live, on-stage singing, dancing, and musical performances by local refugees from Burma, Cuba, Africa, and Nepal! Children’s activities will include face painting and henna designs. Local, ethnic food will be available for purchase from Upohar Catering, Addisu Ethiopian Restaurant, and the Cuban Sandwich Truck. Refugee vendors will be...
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Church World Service/Lancaster |
06/16/12 |
Downtown Lancaster, Lancaster |
XPN Welcomes Keane
Presented by Merriam Theater at Merriam Theater June 16, 2012 Here for one night only, English alternative rock band Keane hits the Merriam Theater stage with new music from their fourth studio album, Strangeland, which hits stores May 8. Known for integrating piano and synth into their music, Keane achieved mainstream success with their 2004 album, Hope and Fears, which has since gone platinum nine times over. Their unique style--especially the use of distorted piano--has evolved to include an electronic sound, helping them sell more than 10 million...
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Merriam Theater |
06/16/12 |
Merriam Theater, Philadelphia |
Toy Soldiers
Presented by World Cafe Live at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia June 16, 2012 Toy Soldiers is a rowdy, hard-working bunch who spent most of 2011 playing 120+ shows across the east coast and southern U.S. tearing through everything from tiny dive bars to festival stages to big theaters with a brand of soulful rock and roll music that takes its roots, puts it in a blender and pours out that good old feeling made for today. From it's beginnings as a duo started by Ron Gallo in Philadelphia in 2007, to it's era of fluctuating cast of players and it's eventual growth into...
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World Cafe Live |
06/16/12 |
World Cafe Live - Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
PGMC Legacy Concert
Presented by Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus at Prince Music Theater June 15-June 16, 2012 Feel the strength.
The Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus celebrates 30 years of song and passion, showcasing their best from across the decades:
* Audience favorites including Madonna hits, "Joyful, Joyful" from Sister Act and "It's Raining Men"
* Choral classics including "Brothers Sing On" and "Quest Unending"
* Gay commissions including "Allons! Allons! ["Let's go!"]" from Open Road, with lyrics by Walt...
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Philadelphia Gay Men's Chorus |
06/15/12 -
06/16/12 |
Prince Music Theater, Philadelphia |
Summer BBQ
Presented by Sand Castle Winery at Sand Castle Winery June 16, 2012 Come kick off the summer festival season at Sand Castle Winery's Annual BBQ - savory grilled food, wonderful wines, and a lively atmosphere! Visit website for menu. Ticket includes food, a glass of wine, and a wine tasting. Since our festivals usually sell out, be sure to get your tickets early!
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Sand Castle Winery |
06/16/12 |
Sand Castle Winery, Erwinna |
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Craig Bickhardt - A Solo Acoustic Evening
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Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse |
06/16/12 |
Burlap and Bean Coffeehouse, Newtown Square |
Niamh Parsons & Graham Dunne
Presented by Philadelphia Ceili Group at Irish Center/Commodore Barry Club June 16, 2012 Acclaimed singer Niamh Parsons and guitarist Graham Dunne will present songs compiled from the various regions of western Ireland. As one of the premier singers of Irish songs, Niamh is renowned as a collector of Irish songs, a “carrier of tradition."
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Philadelphia Ceili Group |
06/16/12 |
Irish Center/Commodore Barry Club, Philadelphia |
Earth, Wind & Fire Guiding Lights Tour Performing with a Full String Orchestra
Presented by Sun National Bank Center at Sun National Bank Center June 16, 2012 Earth, Wind & Fire, members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, revolutionized the sound of popular music with their fusion of R&B, rock and jazz, uniting their audiences in an exuberant celebration of peace, love and universal harmony. And like the band itself, their live show at the Sun National Bank Center will be legendary — packed with funky music and plenty of hits, from “Let’s Groove” and “Sing a Song” to “Shining Star” and...
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Sun National Bank Center |
06/16/12 |
Sun National Bank Center, Trenton |
Asiance Night
Presented by THT Entertainment Productions at House of Blues - Atlantic City June 15-June 16, 2012 Kathy Taylor, stage name K-Sly, is one of the most highly regarded, leading DJs. She is the first in her class; the first renowned Asian female, in the world, to DJ and host her own radio show. She has cemented a footprint in the entertainment industry, not only as a woman, personality, and DJ, but also as a voice for the people.
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THT Entertainment Productions |
06/15/12 -
06/16/12 |
House of Blues - Atlantic City, Atlantic City |