Events
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Icons of Costume: Hollywood's Golden Era and Beyond
Presented by James A. Michener Art Museum April 17-September 5, 2010 Icons of Costume: Hollywood's Golden Era and Beyond features the fashions and accessories worn by luminous film stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Errol Flynn, Audrey Hepburn, Warren Beatty, Barbara Stanwyck, Gene Kelly, Loretta Young, Arnold Schwarzenegger and many others. More than 50 costumes and objects present the still-influential designs of celebrated fashion designers, from the 1940s through the 1990s, including Edith Head, Adrian, Walter Plunkett, Orry-Kelly, Bob Mackie and... |
James A. Michener Art Museum |
04/17/10 -
09/05/10 |
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Dirty Dozen
Presented by Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe at Performance Garage September 7-September 10, 2010 12 Artists/ 5 Cities/ 2 Shows featuring dance, music, and hybrid performance works like you've never seen before by Field artists from DC, NY, NJ, Miami, and Philly. The Dirty Dozen will knock your socks off and get your feet in the dirt where art grows. Art grows here. |
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe |
09/07/10 -
09/10/10 |
Performance Garage, Philadelphia |
Summer Surprises: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Presented by Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) July 10-September 12, 2010 PAFA’s permanent collection has grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years through exciting purchases and generous gifts. This dynamic presentation of postwar art will integrate major recent acquisitions with the collection for the first time, including Jules Kirschenbaum’s "Woman with Fighting Dogs" (1958), Kehinde Wiley’s "Three Wise Men Greeting Entry Into Lagos" (2008), and Mark Bradford’s "Untitled (Dementia)" (2009) among... |
Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (PAFA) |
07/10/10 -
09/12/10 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Chase Me, Comrade!
Presented by Hedgerow Theatre at Hedgerow Theatre July 14-September 12, 2010 A Russian ballet dancer wants to defect to the west. Unfortunately, he little realizes the madness that awaits him as his unwitting choice of location is the home of one of England's top Ministry of Defense officials - a man who would have to turn the defector in if he knew who he was. Everyone including the Minister's daughter, Russian spies and even the local constable gets into the act. Confusion, innuendo, mix ups and misunderstandings all come at us at once! What starts sanely instantly... |
Hedgerow Theatre |
07/14/10 -
09/12/10 |
Hedgerow Theatre, Media |
Mosaic Mural Walking Tours
Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens June 19-September 26, 2010 Take an hour-long walk into alleyways along South Street and Bainbridge to view Isaiah Zagar's glittering creations! Led by a trained Philadelphia's Magic Gardens interpreter, you'll learn detailed information about Zagar's technique along with the personal and community stories depicted in his large, shimmering murals. Walking tour price includes admission to PMG. |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens |
06/19/10 -
09/26/10 |
Philadelphia's Magic Gardens, Philadelphia |
Wendy Ewald: Secret Games
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design June 5-October 16, 2010 For more than 30 years, photographer and educator Wendy Ewald has worked with children around the world, using photography and writing activities to help them express what they think and feel about themselves, their families and their communities. In an exhibition spread across three galleries over five months, Secret Games showcases the scope of Ewald’s work and the powerful results of her collaborations with children. The exhibition features approximately... |
Moore College of Art & Design |
06/05/10 -
10/16/10 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
Dialogues with Darwin
Presented by American Philosophical Society Museum at American Philosophical Society Museum April 1, 2009-October 17, 2010 The American Philosophical Society holds the largest collection of Darwin materials in North America. It is second only to Cambridge University as a resource for studying the life and work of Charles Darwin. Included are books and manuscripts related to the life and work of this seminal figure in the field of biology: the handwritten title page of On the Origin of Species and over 700 letters that reflect his correspondence with other scientists. The APS collection also contains... |
American Philosophical Society Museum |
04/01/09 -
10/17/10 |
American Philosophical Society Museum, Philadelphia |
Fred Wagner: A Family Perspective
Presented by Woodmere Art Museum at Woodmere Art Museum August 21-October 17, 2010 Exhibition of paintings of Fred Wagner in celebration of the release of the book, Fred Wagner An American Painter (1860-1940). |
Woodmere Art Museum |
08/21/10 -
10/17/10 |
Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia |
Secrets of the Schuylkill River Tour
Presented by Schuylkill River Development Corporation at Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock June 5-October 31, 2010 A one-hour fun and fact-filled boat tour that highlights the past, present and future of the Hidden River. Discover the sights, sounds and history of the river, from the early 1700s at historic Bartram's Garden, to the 1800s at the Fairmount Water Works, to award-winning 21st century skyscrapers. The Banks offers a setting and experience unlike any other in Philadelphia. |
Schuylkill River Development Corporation |
06/05/10 -
10/31/10 |
Schuylkill Banks - Walnut Street Dock, Philadelphia |
Marvels and Ciphers: A Look Inside the Flask
Presented by Chemical Heritage Foundation at Chemical Heritage Foundation March 1-December 10, 2010 CHF opens the door to reactions—both chemical and personal—with its newest exhibit, Marvels and Ciphers: A Look Inside the Flask.
For centuries, scientists have struggled to understand the material world—with varying degrees of success. Public responses to scientific debate and discovery are even more varied. A single breakthrough can elicit fascination and hope as well as anxiety and fear.
With paintings, photographs, books, and cartoons,... |
Chemical Heritage Foundation |
03/01/10 -
12/10/10 |
Chemical Heritage Foundation, Philadelphia |
Striking Poses: Portraits from the Museum's Collections
Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum June 12, 2010-September 6, 2011 This exhibition includes a range of intriguing and vibrant portraits from the museum's permanent and loan collections. Many demonstrate the dynamic collaboration between artist and sitter. |
Brandywine River Museum |
06/12/10 -
09/06/11 |
Brandywine River Museum, Chadds Ford |
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Go Out on a Limb
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Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania |
07/27/09 -
Ongoing |
Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia |
Audacious Freedom: African Americans In Philadelphia 1776-1876
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum of 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 of Philadelphia, 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... |
Laurel Hill Cemetery |
06/11/10 -
Ongoing |
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia |
