Widget

Calendar Home. | Advanced Search

Keyword:	Category:
Search by date: or Today \| Next: 7 14 30 days

<< Return to basic search

Event name:

Category:

Start date:

End date:

City:

Accessibility: (Make multiple selections by holding down the CTRL key and clicking)

Search Result for: SPECIAL EVENTS

Page: 1 2

PRINT

Events
Name	Organization	Dates	Location
Architectural Walking Tours Architectural Walking Tours Presented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Various Locations October 23, 2010 - Ongoing The Preservation Alliance's guided walking tours interpret the past, present and future of the Philadelphia region as expressed through architecture, urban design and social history. Tours are led by a lively group of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds who share their passion and knowledge of the region's built environment.	Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia	10/23/10 - Ongoing	Various Locations,
Architecture Walking Tour: Avenue of the Arts Architecture Walking Tour: Avenue of the Arts Presented by Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - School of Fine Arts Gallery May 27, 2012 Although William Penn envisioned a grand civic boulevard for Broad Street, he would be dazzled by today's "Avenue of the Arts" with its rich assortment of building styles and functions. Marvel at the ornate Frank Furness-designed Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, celebrating Victorian eclecticism at its best. Gaze upward to the dramatic glass canopy of the Kimmel Center, designed by Rafael Vinoly, and in between see grand late Victorian and Beaux Arts commercial buildings. See...	Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia	05/27/12	Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts - School of Fine Arts Gallery, Philadelphia
Arts in Sacred Places Arts in Sacred Places May 17, 2012 - Ongoing Partners for Sacred Places brings together a national network of expert professionals who understand the value of a congregation’s architectural assets, its worth as a faith community, and the significance of its service to the community at large. Through our training programs, information clearinghouse, and professional network, we have helped congregations in all 50 states. Stories of success unfolding in cities, towns, and rural areas inform Partners’ knowledge bank....		05/17/12 - Ongoing
Audacious Freedom: African Americans In Philadelphia 1776-1876 Audacious Freedom: African Americans In Philadelphia 1776-1876 Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia September 10, 2009 - Ongoing This permanent exhibition details the freedom journey of African Americans in Philadelphia during the nation's first century. Stories of individuals and groups highlight the Underground Railroad, the free black community in Philadelphia, African American soldiers in the Civil War, and early struggles for civil rights.	African American Museum of Philadelphia	09/10/09 - Ongoing	African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Best of the Chefs Best of the Chefs Presented by WHYY Inc. at WHYY June 21, 2012 Bring your appetites, food fanatics, for a culinary celebration of the Delaware Valley’s best chefs as WHYY presents Best of the Chefs! This 2-hour tasting will feature an array of local area restaurants and businesses who will be serving up their best bites for a chance to win the honor of being crowned the best of the chefs by event attendees! Attendees will also enjoy a summer beer garden, specialty cocktails, live music, and can try their luck in an exciting Best of...	WHYY Inc.	06/21/12	WHYY, Philadelphia
Bicentennial Art Exhibition Bicentennial Art Exhibition Presented by Doylestown Historical Society at Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio May 23-June 9, 2012 The exhibition features paintings from top artists and their interpretation of the impact on our landscape and community over the past 200 years by having Doylestown as a county seat. Our judges are accomplished painters Kerry Dunn and Karen Titus Smith and Manhattan art consultant Tarah Murphy. Come to the gallery between May 23rd and June 1st to vote for your favorite painting for the People's Choice Award.	Doylestown Historical Society	05/23/12 - 06/09/12	Gratz Gallery & Conservation Studio , Doylestown
Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Buddy- The Buddy Holly Story Presented by Walnut Street Theatre at Walnut Street Theatre May 15-July 15, 2012 Buddy Holly was a brilliant musician who changed the face of popular music and paved the way for the next generation of rock'n'rollers. Follow Buddy's meteoric rise to fame, from his humble country music roots to the top of the record charts and his untimely death in 1959. You'll be cheering for more, with such rousing fifties favorites as "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "Maybe Baby," "That'll Be the Day," "Raining In My Heart," Ritchie Valens'...	Walnut Street Theatre	05/15/12 - 07/15/12	Walnut Street Theatre, Philadelphia
Capitalism by Gaslight: Capitalism by Gaslight: Presented by Library Company of Philadelphia January 17-August 24, 2012 Drawing on books, pamphlets, newspapers, magazines, prints, photographs, and ephemera in the Library Company's collection, guest curator Wendy Woloson explores underground urban commerce in the 19th century in our upcoming exhibition "Capitalism by Gaslight: The Shadow Economies of 19th-Century America." The exhibition focuses on how many Americans earned their livings outside the spheres of wholesale and retail commerce, conducting economic transactions in illicit and...	Library Company of Philadelphia	01/17/12 - 08/24/12
Craft Spoken Here Craft Spoken Here Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art May 5-August 12, 2012 The Philadelphia Museum of Art will open an exhibition presenting objects by 39 craft artists from 11 countries who work in a variety of media, including ceramic, rubber, bronze, glass, wood, silver, silk, and natural fibers. Craft Spoken Here highlights both the distinctive approaches taken by each of the individuals represented in the exhibition as well as the formal and expressive affinities that they share. The links between these artists reflect the continuing vitality of craft as a...	Philadelphia Museum of Art	05/05/12 - 08/12/12	Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia
Exhibition: Remainder Exhibition: Remainder Presented by Philadelphia Photo Arts Center at Philadelphia Photo Arts Center April 19-June 10, 2012 The Philadelphia Photo Arts Center is pleased to announce Remainder, a group exhibition including the work of Amy Beecher, Aspen Mays, Klea McKenna and Brent Wahl. Remainder is a term residing within the language of art and science that implies the end of an equation. This translates well into both the photography and broader art worlds as a metaphor for the process of creation. The exhibition presents a selection of each artist’s work that investigates the boundaries of...	Philadelphia Photo Arts Center	04/19/12 - 06/10/12	Philadelphia Photo Arts Center, Philadelphia
First Friday Art Walk in Lebanon First Friday Art Walk in Lebanon Presented by Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts at Lebanon Art Center May 6, 2011 - Ongoing Lebanon's First Friday Art Walk is a monthly cultural banquet featuring all kinds of art and craft with musical and theatrical trimmings. The City's Galleries, Bars, Clubs, Stores, Restaurants and Churches have come together to offer wall and performance space to the local Art community. The vibrant result is that, from month to month visitors can have anything from Celtic Singing Sessions through Pennsylvania Dutch Art to Zombie walks. The Art Walk is inexpensive, all-ages entertainment in...	Lebanon Valley Council on the Arts	05/06/11 - Ongoing	Lebanon Art Center, Lebanon
First Friday Philadelphia First Friday Philadelphia March 2, 2012 - Ongoing Want proof of Philadelphia’s happening art scene? Everyone is invited to come down to Old City for First Fridays. On the first Friday evening of every month the streets fill with art lovers of all kinds who wander among...		03/02/12 - Ongoing
Frankford Avenue First Friday Frankford Avenue First Friday Presented by New Kensington Community Development Corporation at Various Locations May 1, 2009 - Ongoing Everyone is invited to join Fishtown and Kensington for a night of art and culture. Gritty neighborhoods with a unique artistic culture open themselves up, with galleries, bars and restaurants open late. Check out the official website for individual gallery listings the week before First Friday.	New Kensington Community Development Corporation	05/01/09 - Ongoing	Various Locations,
Franklin Square Memorial Day Celebration 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.	Historic Philadelphia, Inc.	05/25/12 - 05/28/12	Franklin Square, Philadelphia
From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 17-September 3, 2012 Everyone is invited to celebrate the right to free expression at an exhibition that rocks! Explore Springsteen’s legendary career in From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, the first major exhibition about the pioneering American songwriter. Created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, this must-see exhibition makes its East Coast debut at the National Constitution Center—the first and only venue where it is slated to...	National Constitution Center	02/17/12 - 09/03/12	National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
Hooked on Wood: The Allure of the Fish Decoy Hooked on Wood: The Allure of the Fish Decoy Presented by The Center for Art in Wood May 18-July 21, 2012 This exhibition will showcase modern fish decoys and highlight historical works as early as 3000 years ago. The history and craft of fishing lores will be explored with over 100 fish decoys on display: Ice spearing decoys – a handmade utilitarian tool, trophy fish – decorative piscatorial portraits, fishing lures and baits and folk sculpture. Even though the majority of hooked fishing lures were mass manufactured on the lathe by a number of companies through the century, this...	The Center for Art in Wood	05/18/12 - 07/21/12
Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum Presented by University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology at University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum) September 18, 2011-August 31, 2012 How do you imagine Africa? Do you see it as the home of powerful nations? Perhaps you think of intricately carved masks or fine art. Maybe you’re interested in the peoples living in Africa today. Imagine Africa with the Penn Museum is a 12-month community engagement project investigating your perspectives. Drawing upon its extraordinary African collection, the museum presents more than 50 objects framed around eight broad topics including Beauty, Power and the Divine. Text and...	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology	09/18/11 - 08/31/12	University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology (Penn Museum), Philadelphia
Keith Ragone & Jack Larimore Keith Ragone & Jack Larimore Presented by Snyderman-Works Galleries May 4-June 23, 2012 Born in 1954 in Vineland, Keith Ragone was educated at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia and received his MFA from the School of Visual Arts in New York City. In 1998, Ragone was awarded a Ballinglen Arts Foundation Artist Residency in Ireland. He has also received fellowship and scholarship awards from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, the School of Visual Arts in NYC, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. The titles of Keith Ragone's paintings...	Snyderman-Works Galleries	05/04/12 - 06/23/12
Lancaster First Friday Lancaster First Friday Presented by LancasterARTS January 6-December 7, 2012 Everyone is invited to join LancasterARTS in celebrating the arts and the wonderfully diverse arts community in the City of Lancaster each First Friday of the month. Download a guide with map and get the latest info on exhibitions, performances and more at 60+ venues from www.lancasterarts.com.	LancasterARTS	01/06/12 - 12/07/12	202 N. Prince Street, Lancaster
Life Aquatic Life Aquatic Presented by The Center for Art in Wood May 18-July 21, 2012 To complement the Hooked on Wood exhibition, six artists have been invited to produce new work interpreted by, and response to the themes of sea life. Pulling inspiration from water, sea animals and plants we have let the artists’ imagination dive into the topic to produce captivation sculptures, wall hangings, and even imaginative creatures that may lurk in the abyss. Artists include: Michael De Forest, Satoshi Fujinuma, Michael Hosulak, Janel Jacobson, Merryll Saylan, and David...	The Center for Art in Wood	05/18/12 - 07/21/12
Love Letter Mural Tours Love Letter Mural Tours Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at Love Park March 20, 2010 - Ongoing A collaboration with internationally-renowned artist Stephen Powers, Love Letter is a series of over 50 rooftop murals and street-level signs in and around the Market Street corridor in West Philadelphia, spanning from 46th Street through 63rd Street created during the summer of 2009. On this weekly tour, take a ride on the El train accompanied by a Mural Arts Program tour guide to learn intimate details about the renowned Love Letter project and other murals along the way. Tour...	Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia	03/20/10 - Ongoing	Love Park, Philadelphia
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration 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....	National Constitution Center	05/26/12 - 05/28/12	National Constitution Center, Philadelphia
Michele Gallagher: Recent Works Michele Gallagher: Recent Works Presented by Twenty-Two Gallery at Twenty-Two Gallery May 11-June 3, 2012 Recent oil paintings by Michele Gallagher. “I choose to arrange a dramatic simplification of my subject. My painting employs an editing technique that commands the palette knife to sculpt away any unnecessary visual noise. As a representational artist, I strive for a minimalistic and powerful quality to my work. My intent is to extract the essence of the aesthetic with control, drama and confidence”	Twenty-Two Gallery	05/11/12 - 06/03/12	Twenty-Two Gallery, Philadelphia
Once Upon A Nation Storytelling Benches 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...	Historic Philadelphia, Inc.	05/26/12 - 05/28/12	Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia
Philly Lindy Hop Philly Lindy Hop Presented by Philly Lindy Hop at Arts Parlor May 1, 2010 - Ongoing Philly Lindy Hop is dedicated to spreading the love of Swing Dancing in Philadelphia. They offer classes on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons at the Arts Parlor on South Broad. They specialize in getting first-timers started, and training you up until you're a solid intermediate. Whether you'd like to learn in the evening or on the weekend, in progressive series or in drop-in lessons, Philly Lindy Hop offers something for everyone. Total newbies are invited to come start at the...	Philly Lindy Hop	05/01/10 - Ongoing	Arts Parlor, Philadelphia
Reasons to be Pretty Reasons to be Pretty Presented by Philadelphia Theatre Company at Suzanne Roberts Theatre May 25-June 17, 2012 A hopelessly romantic drama about the hopelessness of romance, 'reasons to be pretty' is the final installment (following The Shape of Things and Fat Pig) in Neil LaBute's critically acclaimed trilogy focusing on America's modern day obsession with physical appearance. When a cruel off-hand remark disrupts the lives of two young couples, they confront a sea of self-deceit, treachery and their own willingness to change. reasons to be pretty has all the razor-sharp wit and insight we expect...	Philadelphia Theatre Company	05/25/12 - 06/17/12	Suzanne Roberts Theatre, Philadelphia
Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day! Robin Hood - Grandparents; Day! Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage May 27, 2012 Everyone is invited to come celebrate Grandparents' Day at Arden Theatre Company! Crafts, fun and drinks will be provided one hour before each showtime of Robin Hood.	Arden Theatre Company	05/27/12	Arden Theatre Company - F. Otto Haas Stage, Philadelphia
Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey Presented by Fabric Workshop and Museum at Fabric Workshop and Museum February 3-June 24, 2012 Soft Village: Studio Makkink & Bey On view from February 3rd-Late Spring 2012 Opening Reception and Artist Talk: Friday, February 3rd, 6-8 pm Artist Talk by designer Jurgen Bey begins at 6:30 pm The Fabric Workshop and Museum (FWM) is pleased to present an exhibition by the Dutch design collaborative Studio Makkink & Bey which is led by architect Rianne Makkink (b. 1964) and designer Jurgen Bey (b. 1965)—one of the first Droog Design...	Fabric Workshop and Museum	02/03/12 - 06/24/12	Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia
Sue Tirrell Sue Tirrell Presented by The Clay Studio April 3-May 27, 2012 Sue Tirrell received a BFA from the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University in 1997. She has been a resident artist at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT; California State University, Chico; and the Custer County Art & Heritage Center in Miles City, MT. Her work is included in the public collections of the Yellowstone Art Museum in Billings, MT; the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, MT; the Custer County Art & Heritage Center in Miles City, MT; the Montana...	The Clay Studio	04/03/12 - 05/27/12
The Barnes Foundation Opening Weekend 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...	The Barnes Foundation	05/25/12 - 05/28/12	The Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia

Page: 1 2