Events
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Philadelphia Spinners vs Columbus Cranes
Presented by Philadelphia Spinners at Franklin Field May 27, 2012 Philadelphia's newest professional sports franchise, the Philadelphia Spinners, take on the Columbus Cranes in the inaugural American Ultimate Disc League season. The Spinners celebrate Salute Night. The Spinners pay tribute to all of the men and women who serve our country in the Armed Services as the Spinners take on the Cranes for the first time ever.
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Philadelphia Spinners |
05/27/12 |
Franklin Field, Philadelphia |
'Every Time I Think of You' Author Jim Provenzano
Presented by Giovanni's Room at Giovanni's Room June 1, 2012 Author Jim Provenzano’s fourth novel, Every Time I Think of You, has been nominated for a 2011 award in the Gay Romance category of the Lambda Literary Award finals. Set in various Pennsylvania cities in 1979-1980, the novel tells of two teenage boys faced with a near fatal accident.
Meet the author for a reading and book-signing!
“A beautiful story of friendship, devotion and love, as well as a practical lesson on dealing with...
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Giovanni's Room |
06/01/12 |
Giovanni's Room, Philadelphia |
ReelAbilities Film Festival: The Straight Line
Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 7, 2012 Acclaimed French filmmaker Regis Wargnier directs this inspirational sports movie about courage, perseverance, and overcoming personal difficulties. Leila, a recently released convict, reaffirms her athleticism by befriending Yannick, a blind racetrack runner. To atone for her misdeeds, she agrees to coach and prep him for an upcoming race.
Presented as part of the ReelAbilities Film Festival, this touching drama will be introduced by Richard H. Bernstein, a blind-since-birth...
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Bryn Mawr Film Institute |
06/07/12 |
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr |
Journeys Backyard Barbeque Tour
Presented by Sandbox Marketing at King of Prussia Mall June 9, 2012 Free action sports and music tour outside King of Prussia Mall. Top X Games stars and Metal Mulisha stars will fly through the air in gravity-defying demonstrations of the best of skateboard, BMX and freestyle motocross in a 60,000 square-foot “action sports playground.” Free headliner concerts and Battle of the Bands for local acts. Interactive “FunZone” with free giveaways.
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Sandbox Marketing |
06/09/12 |
King of Prussia Mall, King of Prussia |
Philadelphia Spinners vs Buffalo Hunters
Presented by Philadelphia Spinners at Franklin Field June 9, 2012 Philadelphia's newest professional sports franchise, the Philadelphia Spinners, take on the Buffalo Hunters in the inaugural American Ultimate Disc League season.
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Philadelphia Spinners |
06/09/12 |
Franklin Field, Philadelphia |
Dragonslayer
Presented by The Colonial Theatre at The Colonial Theatre June 17, 2012 Dragonslayer won the top documentary award at the South by Southwest Film Festival last year, where it had its world premiere. “The measured vérité style of Frederick Wiseman meets the visual polish of Terrence Malick in Dragonslayer, a fascinating slice of crude Americana from first-time director Tristan Patterson.
However, it stands alone with an infectious hard rock attitude. Patterson doesn’t have the epic aims of those filmmakers but equals...
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The Colonial Theatre |
06/17/12 |
The Colonial Theatre, Phoenixville |
Doug Church & Tom Sadge
Presented by Broadway Theatre of Pitman at Broadway Theatre of Pitman June 23, 2012 Doug Church, the voice of Elvis, has toured the US as well as Bangkok, Hong Kong, Europe, and Canada. He is the winner of The World's Best Elvis Tribute Artist. He is truly an international star.
As a Neil Diamond impersonator, Tom Sadge is much in demand year-round for large state and county fairs as well as benefits and fundraisers. Tom has entertained many thousands at corporate functions, conventions, and charitable events. He has also performed aboard Carnival Cruise Line's...
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Broadway Theatre of Pitman |
06/23/12 |
Broadway Theatre of Pitman, Pitman |
Philadelphia Spinners vs Connecticut Constitution
Presented by Philadelphia Spinners at Franklin Field June 24, 2012 Philadelphia's newest professional sports franchise, the Philadelphia Spinners, take on the Connecticut Constitution in the inaugural American Ultimate Disc League season.
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Philadelphia Spinners |
06/24/12 |
Franklin Field, Philadelphia |
Celebrity Ping Pong
Presented by The Moyer Foundation June 24, 2012 Join The Moyer Foundation for Celebrity Ping Pong and a slamming fun time at XFINITYLive! with local food and beverages and an amazing silent auction with exclusive sports, travel and leisure items you won’t want to miss.
Proceeds from the event will help children in distress, including The Moyer Foundation’s Camp Erin™ and Camp Mariposa™ programs.
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The Moyer Foundation |
06/24/12 |
Xfinity Live! , Philadelphia |
First Annual Flyers Alumni Golf Invitational
Presented by BLOCS at Philadelphia Cricket Club June 26, 2012 BLOCS teams up with Flyers Alumni Association and Flyers Charities for First Annual Flyers Alumni Golf Invitational. Guests are invited to golf and mingle with revered Flyers alumni.
Sponsored by Preferred Sands First Annual Flyers Alumni Golf Invitational.
Guests are invited to hit the green alongside great Flyers alumni such as Bobby Clarke, Bernie Parent, Dave Schultz and other sports celebrities for a fun and memorable day on the golf course. The day’s festivities...
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BLOCS |
06/26/12 |
Philadelphia Cricket Club, Philadelphia |
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Philadelphia 2112-The Professional Sports Scene
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Central Senior Services/ Parkway Central Library |
06/27/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
Philadelphia Spinners vs Detroit Mechanix
Presented by Philadelphia Spinners at Franklin Field June 30, 2012 Philadelphia's newest professional sports franchise, the Philadelphia Spinners, take on the Detroit Mechanix in the inaugural American Ultimate Disc League season.
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Philadelphia Spinners |
06/30/12 |
Franklin Field, Philadelphia |
About Sports - Summer Art Camp (Ages 5-8)
Presented by Artists of Yardley at AOY Art Center July 2-July 6, 2012 Soccer, baseball, basketball, hockey and more will be the focus of the works of art in this course. You will learn about different sports and choose your favorite ones to create a painting of a sports scene, a pastel drawing of sports equipment and a colored pencil drawing of yourself playing sports. Teaching Artist: Christina Harrison (No Class July 4th)
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Artists of Yardley |
07/02/12 -
07/06/12 |
AOY Art Center, Yardley |
2012 Antique & Classic Car Show
Presented by Newtown Business Association at Newtown Main Streets July 15, 2012 Open to all Cars - Trucks - Street Rods - Sport Cars & Muscle Cars up to Model Year 1987. Judging By Fellow Car Owners - Special Gifts - Hourly Prize Drawings. Trophy to Best Car in Show / Special Marque Trophies and Trophies for each of the following 12 classes: 1900-1927; 1928-1942; 1943-1954; 1955-1964; 1965-1971; 1972-1987; Muscle Cars; Special Interest; Trucks; Sports Cars; Street Rods; Corvettes. Space limited to 200 cars on a...
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Newtown Business Association |
07/15/12 |
Newtown Main Streets, Newtown |
Regular Season Finale: Philadelphia Spinners vs. Rhode Island Rampage
Presented by Philadelphia Spinners at Northeast High School July 21, 2012 Philadelphia's newest professional sports franchise, the Philadelphia Spinners, take on the Rhode Island Rampage in the inaugural American Ultimate Disc League season. The Spinners will celebrate Fan Appreciation night on this, the final game of their first-ever regular season.
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Philadelphia Spinners |
07/21/12 |
Northeast High School, Philadelphia |
Summer Art Camp-Sports & Recreation
Presented by Main Line Art Center at Main Line Art Center July 23-July 27, 2012 At Summer Art Camp at Main Line Art Center, young artists (ages 4-13) thrive as they are immersed in a world of imagination! Each session includes high-quality instruction through unique projects inspired by our community. Campers explore the fundamentals of drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and jewelry and metals with professional Teaching Artists in a fun and relaxed environment. Camp is broken down into age groups with low student to teacher ratios to ensure that...
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Main Line Art Center |
07/23/12 -
07/27/12 |
Main Line Art Center, Haverford |
Na Toraidhe Hurling Club
Presented by Na Toraidhe Hurling Club at Torresdale Boys Club February 23-September 6, 2012 The Irish sport of hurling is one of the fastest team field sports in the world. It combines the skills of lacrosse, field hockey, and ice hockey to maintain the high speed and continuous flow of action on the grass.
Na Toraidhe competitively play the Irish sport of hurling. Let them know if you're coming and they'll have all equipment waiting for you!
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Na Toraidhe Hurling Club |
02/23/12 -
09/06/12 |
Torresdale Boys Club, Philadelphia |
Billy Penn Tour
Presented by Free and Friendly Tours at Philadelphia City Hall May 10-November 21, 2012 A walking tour that goes beyond Philadelphia’s revolutionary beginnings. Starting at City Hall, a building destined to be the world’s tallest, this tour leads through the bustle of Reading Terminal Market and the luxury of Rittenhouse Square, and looks out toward the steps of the Museum of Art. Along the way you’ll encounter cross-dressing Irishmen and a certain Italian boxer, look into Philly’s famed sports “curse," and learn the sordid history of the...
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Free and Friendly Tours |
05/10/12 -
11/21/12 |
Philadelphia City Hall, Philadelphia |
South Philly Tour
Presented by Awfully Nice Tours at South Philadelphia April 1, 2011-March 15, 2015 One of the most vibrant, eclectic, historic and fascinating neighborhoods in the city is bounded by South Street to the north, the sports stadiums to the south, Broad Street to the west and the Delaware River to the east. This is where the Italian and Irish immigrants arrived in the 19th Century, the site of the oldest church in Philadelphia, Old Swedes', and where Rocky ran. You’ll see vibrant market stalls, traditional Italian grocery stores, spice shops, bakeries and great...
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Awfully Nice Tours |
04/01/11 -
03/15/15 |
South Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Philly Mini Golf
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square September 23, 2009 - Ongoing The 18-hole Philadelphia-themed course allows guests to putt through favorite icons including Elfreth's Alley, Benjamin Franklin Bridge, Philadelphia Museum of Art, LOVE statue, Chinatown Friendship Gate, and on the 18th hole, putt through the crack in the Liberty Bell and land in front of Independence Hall. Plus, holes celebrating Philadelphia Sports teams and Philadelphia Music legends.
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
09/23/09 -
Ongoing |
Franklin Square, Philadelphia |