Events
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Stories From the Wild
Presented by Public Eye: Artists for Animals at Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch February 18, 2012 Join Public Eye: Artists for Animals and The Parkway Central Library Children's Department for our hands-on program, “Stories from the Wild,” with storytelling, art projects, and creative movement. The featured book, “Lightfoot the Deer,” written by naturalist & author Thornton W. Burgess and told by storyteller Loretta-Lucy Miller, is an exciting tale about a courageous deer who survives the perils of the wild with the help of human and animal friends. Artist...
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Public Eye: Artists for Animals |
02/18/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
The Many Faces of George Washington
Presented by Independence National Historical Park at Second Bank of the United States February 18-February 19, 2012 Celebrate George Washington's birthday with this special tour of the many portraits of Washington. The Portrait Gallery also features a portrait of Martha Washington and his many friends and comrades. Join a Park Ranger to see the generals, diplomats and congressmen he knew.
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Independence National Historical Park |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Second Bank of the United States, Philadelphia |
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Family Arts Academy: Dance of Color
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/19/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
Fancy Folks: Art and Mummery
Presented by Art in City Hall at Art in City Hall December 19, 2011-February 24, 2012 Fancy Folks: Art and Mummery -- a judged competition and art exhibit coordinated by the city’s Art In City Hall program highlighting the work of artists, designers, and photographers in the region. This visual arts project is designed to celebrate the creative and spectacular visual aspects of Mummery in Philadelphia.
It is a celebration of art and artifacts inspired by the city’s great folk art tradition, the Mummers Parade. Costumes, drawings, creative instruments...
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Art in City Hall |
12/19/11 -
02/24/12 |
Art in City Hall, Philadelphia |
One Book, One Philadelphia: Running the Road to ABC
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Presented by the Free Library of Philadelphia, the goal of One Book, One Philadelphia is to promote reading, literacy and libraries, and to encourage the entire greater Philadelphia area to come together through reading and discussing a single book.
Join multi-talented storyteller, artist, and historical re-enactor Carla Wiley for an engaging presentation of the young children’s book Running the Road to ABC by Denizé Lauture.
Book supply is...
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African American Museum of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
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Family Arts Academy: Painted Stories
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
02/26/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), Philadelphia |
2012 First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival: Flamenco Movie Night
Presented by Pasión y Arte at Christ Church Neighborhood House March 26, 2012 Pasión y Arte, Philadelphia’s all-female flamenco dance company, will host the First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival. The festival features the work of Rosario Toledo, an internationally renowned Spanish dancer/choreographer, as well as film screenings, master classes, a symposium of expert panelists, and post-performance discussions and receptions.
Flamenco Movie Night features a short cut of the work-in-progress documentary Inheritors of a Burden by...
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Pasión y Arte |
03/26/12 |
Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia |
Real Philly Tour
Presented by Free Tours by Foot at Independence Visitor Center September 19, 2011-March 31, 2012 Philadelphia is proud to present the new All-in-One Philadelphia Tour, a 4-hour tour that takes you beyond historic Independence Mall and introduces you to some of the lesser known sites of this great city. This tour takes place every Saturday and includes the sites and smells of Chinatown, the funkiness of South Street and the Italian Market, and the wonderful artwork of mural mile. It's a combination history, food, culture and mural tour all wrapped into one!
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Free Tours by Foot |
09/19/11 -
03/31/12 |
Independence Visitor Center, 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 |
Fairmount Arts Crawl
Presented by Fairmount Arts Crawl at Fairmount Neighborhood April 29, 2012 The Fairmount Arts Crawl is an annual event that attracts over 4,000 residents, visitors, and art lovers alike to the Fairmount neighborhood. Come and stroll down the avenue visiting over 37 different businesses-turned-art-venues housing over 70 installations. Along the way enjoy music, dancing, kids activities, live demonstrations, and so much more!
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Fairmount Arts Crawl |
04/29/12 |
Fairmount Neighborhood, Philadelphia |