Events
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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 |
African American Images Trolley Tour
Presented by Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia February 25, 2012 Albert M. Greenfield African American Iconic Images Collection. The Mural Arts Program presents a compilation of murals that capture the rich African American experience in Philadelphia. The murals honor significant figures including W.E.B. DuBois, the women of jazz, Jackie Robinson and Malcolm X, to name just a few. The tour price includes a 2 hour guided tour as well as admission to the African American Museum in Philadelphia (up to a $37 dollar value)!
The tour also...
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Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Mommy without Me Zumba Launch!
Presented by Philly Dance Fitness at Arts Parlor January 3-February 28, 2012 Don't let the little ones keep you from the dance party! Introducing Mommy without Me Zumba! While you dance your calories away, a qualified babysitter will look after your children in an adjacent room. Of course, you don’t need to have a child to come dance. The class is open to any adult.
There will be a significant discount for the first few parents who pre-register for the month of January. Find more details about on the website.
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Philly Dance Fitness |
01/03/12 -
02/28/12 |
Arts Parlor, Philadelphia |
Black History Month
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center February 1-February 29, 2012 Visitors to the Center this February can participate in a variety of events in honor of Black History Month. During the Breaking Barriers Show, visitors can examine the lives of Thurgood Marshall, Bessie Coleman, Jackie Robinson, and other extraordinary African Americans throughout history, in order to learn more about the issues they faced and the rights they secured for all Americans. Visitors also can take a closer look at the Center’s rare printing of the Emancipation Proclamation,...
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National Constitution Center |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
National Constitution Center, 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 |
African American Iconic Images Mural Workshop
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia March 31, 2012 Designed to complement the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, this family-friendly workshop invites participants to delve further into themes highlighted along the mural tour. Participants will have an opportunity to learn to create art in response to the murals they see along the tour. Tour participation not required for workshop participation.
For more information on the African American Iconic Images Mural Tour, visit http://iconic.muralarts.org/.
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African American Museum of Philadelphia |
03/31/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
2012 First Philadelphia Flamenco Festival: Performances
Presented by Pasión y Arte at Christ Church Neighborhood House March 22-April 1, 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.
Performances on Thursday through Sunday will feature Rosario Toledo’s new commissioned work for Pasión y...
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Pasión y Arte |
03/22/12 -
04/01/12 |
Christ Church Neighborhood House, Philadelphia |
Liberty 360
Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Historic Philadelphia Center September 29, 2010 - Ongoing This amazing, emotional, visual and audio film adventure celebrates the iconic symbols which have shaped the history of America and are still significant in the hearts and daily lives of its people. This brand new attraction, a 360-degree, 3-D show designed by David Niles and produced by the Nile Creative Group, is unlike anything that has ever been seen before. Liberty 360 escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols, led by Philadelphia...
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Historic Philadelphia, Inc. |
09/29/10 -
Ongoing |
Historic Philadelphia Center, Philadelphia |