Events
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Freedom Bound: African American Women in 18th and 19th Century Philadelphia
Presented by Stenton at Stenton February 18, 2012 Join us at Stenton on Saturday February 18th for a lecture and discussion examining the rocky road to emancipation experienced by the majority of African American women in the 18th and 19th century urban North. Although experiences varied according to location, age, marital status, and wealth, African American women in Philadelphia serve as useful symbolic representations of the hopeful possibilities of emancipation. Tours of Stenton emphasizing service spaces on the property will follow the...
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Stenton |
02/18/12 |
Stenton, Philadelphia |
Free Saturday Teen Art Workshops
Presented by Asian Arts Initiative at Asian Arts Initiative January 7-March 31, 2012 Free programs for youth 6th through 12th grades. From January through March, interested teens can join programs in fashion (altered clothing and silkscreen), okedo drum building/music program and dance/choreography program.
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Asian Arts Initiative |
01/07/12 -
03/31/12 |
Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia |
Design Zone
Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute January 28-April 12, 2012 What does it take to create a great videogame? How many beats per second does a DJ need to get bodies moving on the dance floor? How do designers create a roller coaster to produce the biggest thrills? Design Zone is organized into three thematic zones, all highlighting the importance of science and mathematical thinking in areas critical to building creativity and innovation: art, music, and engineering. Discover the secrets behind how videogame developers, music producers, roller coaster...
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The Franklin Institute |
01/28/12 -
04/12/12 |
The Franklin Institute, Philadelphia |
Laurel Hill Cemetery North Cell Phone Tour
Presented by Laurel Hill Cemetery at Laurel Hill Cemetery June 11, 2010 - Ongoing Visitors to Laurel Hill can now bring their cell phones and tune into an audio tour that highlights the oldest section of the Cemetery. The only cost associated with this tour is the minutes for your specific cell phone plan. An introductory exhibit, kiosk with maps, directions for dialing in, and the first stop are all located at the main entrance. You are invited to visit as many stops in whatever order you please to hear some of the stories of those now resting peacefully at the...
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Laurel Hill Cemetery |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
Museum Without Walls: Audio
Presented by Fairmount Park Art Association at Various Locations June 10, 2010 - Ongoing Museum Without Walls™: Audio is a new kind of interpretive program for Philadelphia’s public art. Each audio program is told by a variety of people from all walks of life who are connected to the sculpture by knowledge, experience or affiliation. Nearly 100 “voices” at 35 stops explore 51 sculptures along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and Kelly Drive. Just use your cell phone to dial 215-399-9000 and the stop number located on the sign in front of the...
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Fairmount Park Art Association |
06/10/10 -
Ongoing |
Various Locations, |