Events
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Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew Improv Workshop
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 4, 2012 In this hilarious and active class you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination and your fellow actors! For grades 3-5. |
Arden Theatre Company |
02/04/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
The 20th Annual African American Children's Book Fair
Presented by The African American Children's Book Project at Community College of Philadelphia February 4, 2012 Enrich, Empower and Enlighten your child's life at The 20th Annual African American Children's Book Fair!
Over 20 nationally known bestselling authors/illustrators will participate. Many have won the American Library Association Coretta Scott King award. Confirmed are Walter Dean Myers, Bryan Collier, Floyd Cooper, Deborah Gregory, R. Gregory Christie, Eric Velasquez, E. B. Lewis, Shadra Strickland, Sean Qualls, Kelly Starling Lyons, Vanessa Brantley-Newton, Jerry Craft,... |
The African American Children's Book Project |
02/04/12 |
Community College of Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Safari Overnight
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 4-February 5, 2012 You're invited to experience the Academy of Natural science after dark! Bring your 7- to 14-year-old children to enjoy a night of interactive activities and encounters with live animals. Socialize and enjoy refreshments, then sleep next to the lions, tigers or a Tyrannosaurus rex. Awaken to a light breakfast and more exploration. Each child receives a participation patch. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/04/12 -
02/05/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Teen Ceramics
Presented by The Clay Studio at The Clay Studio January 8-February 5, 2012 Are you a high school-aged artist who would like more experience working in clay? Artist/Clay Studio staff member Sara Gallo will demonstrate wheel throwing and handbuilding techniques to help you expand your knowledge of the ceramic medium. Whether you want to try something new, improve on or build a portfolio, or just have fun and express yourself, you'll gain valuable skills in this class just for your age group. Class is for students aged 13 to 17 years. |
The Clay Studio |
01/08/12 -
02/05/12 |
The Clay Studio, Philadelphia |
Print Love-In: Session 1
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial February 5, 2012 Come learn about printmaking processes while creating your own Valentine's Day cards from designs by Philadelphia artists. No previous printmaking experience required.
Appropriate for ages 5 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
02/05/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Print Love-In: Session 2
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial February 5, 2012 Come learn about printmaking processes while creating your own Valentine's Day cards from designs by Philadelphia artists. No previous printmaking experience required.
Appropriate for ages 5 and up (children must be accompanied by an adult). Space is limited. |
Fleisher Art Memorial |
02/05/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Print Love-In: Session 3
Presented by Fleisher Art Memorial at Fleisher Art Memorial February 5, 2012 Come learn about printmaking processes while creating your own Valentine's Day cards from designs by Philadelphia artists. No previous printmaking experience required.
Registration is limited to Adults 21 and over. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Space is limited.
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Fleisher Art Memorial |
02/05/12 |
Fleisher Art Memorial, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-Day
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 11, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! This workshop for grades K-2. |
Arden Theatre Company |
02/11/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Teen Company Improv Workshop
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 11, 2012 In this hilarious and active class you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination and your fellow actors! For grades 6-8. |
Arden Theatre Company |
02/11/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Outlined in Black: Creating Superheroes - A Comic Book Workshop for Youth and Young Adults
Presented by African American Museum of Philadelphia at African American Museum in Philadelphia January 21-February 11, 2012 Create your own superhero! Inspired by the audacious story of Robert Smalls, enslaved man turned Civil War hero turned U.S. Congressman, this series of four (4) workshops explores the idea of the black superhero. Join artist Eric Battle as he explores the meaning of heroism while teaching the basics of drawing and comic book storytelling, including anatomy, perspective, and composition. Classes will build on the previous weeks, but drop-ins are welcome. Eric Battle has worked with Marvel... |
African American Museum of Philadelphia |
01/21/12 -
02/11/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Super Why's Power of L-O-V-E Valentine's Bash
Presented by WHYY Inc. at WHYY - Independence Foundation Civic Space February 11, 2012 Hip, hip, hooray! It’s a Super Why Valentine’s Day!
Calling all Super Readers! Get ready for a wonderrific party with your favorite Super Why characters in celebration of Valentine’s Day!
Join the Y Kids Club to celebrate the power of L-O-V-E with special guests Wonder Red and Alpha Pig! You’ll make Valentine crafts, play games like Alphabet Bingo and the Spelling Bean Bag Toss, and dance and sing along to family-friendly songs with your... |
WHYY Inc. |
02/11/12 |
WHYY - Independence Foundation Civic Space, Philadelphia |
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... |
Public Eye: Artists for Animals |
02/18/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Central Branch, Philadelphia |
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Curtis Family Concerts: Introduction to Voice and Opera
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Curtis Institute of Music |
02/19/12 |
Curtis Institute of Music - Field Concert Hall, 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 |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-Day
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company February 20, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! For grades K-5. |
Arden Theatre Company |
02/20/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, 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... |
Art in City Hall |
12/19/11 -
02/24/12 |
Art in City Hall, Philadelphia |
4th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Silent Auction
Presented by Old Pine Community Center at Old Pine Community Center February 24, 2012 Old Pine Community Center will be hosting its 4th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Silent Auction! This year's festivities will include catering provided by The Art Institute of Philadelphia, live music by Students from the University of Pennsylvania, beer, wine, and soda. This is a family friendly event and childcare and activities will be provided!
Proceeds from this event benefit Programming at Old Pine Community Center. |
Old Pine Community Center |
02/24/12 |
Old Pine Community Center, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Bookworms Classes
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 25, 2012 Your very own book club to share with your pre-schooler! Each class is themed around a different book. Read the stories together, share observations and use boxes of costumes and props to bring each story to life. For ages 3-4 and their caregivers. |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
02/25/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: Play Practice
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 25, 2012 A great place to use all you have learned in acting class! In Play Practice, students work with an actual script for all 8 weeks and learn how to develop characters, analyze a script and stage scenes. The last day of class, parents and friends are invited to see selected scenes from the play! For students in 5th grade. |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
02/25/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, 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... |
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... |
Mural Arts Program, City of Philadelphia |
02/25/12 |
African American Museum in Philadelphia, Philadelphia |
Art In Motion February Social
Presented by Art In Motion Dance Academy at Asian Arts Initiative February 25, 2012 The Art In Motion February Social will feature the one and only Bernardo De la Vega, from New York, teaching workshops during the day and performing his brand new solo routine at night.
Check out Bernardo in one of his routines. The body movement and footwork you see in this video is a prime example of some of the things you will see in his workshops: http://youtu.be/4dgJrHO59d8 |
Art In Motion Dance Academy |
02/25/12 |
Asian Arts Initiative, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew Acting Classes
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 28, 2012 Begin to learn the techniques that actors use on stage by using your bodies, minds and voices to create characters. Kids will work with scenes from different scripts as they begin to learn the fundamentals of acting. No experience necessary! For grades 3-5. |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
02/28/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, 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. |
Philly Dance Fitness |
01/03/12 -
02/28/12 |
Arts Parlor, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: Storycrafters
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-February 29, 2012 Star in your favorite book! Kids learn acting and storytelling by reading their favorite books and working together to act them out dramatically. Learn how to create a character and be a great storyteller! |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
02/29/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
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Honor Struggles For Freedom
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National Constitution Center |
02/01/12 -
02/29/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Winter Kid's Crew: Treasure Trunk
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company January 7-March 1, 2012 Kindergarteners discover the power of creation by inventing their own stories! Boxes full of hats, baskets full of costumes and trunks full of props inspire kids to new heights of creativity. For students in kindergarten only. |
Arden Theatre Company |
01/07/12 -
03/01/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Play-in-a-Day
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 3, 2012 Kids work together to conceive, write, and perform a play of their own creation! Parents and other guests can enjoy the fruits of their kids' labor at the end of the day. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children! Take it once or take it ten times, the story and the characters are always new! This workshop for grades 3-5. |
Arden Theatre Company |
03/03/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Arden Drama School Spring Teen Company Musical Theatre Workshop
Presented by Arden Theatre Company at Arden Theatre Company March 3, 2012 Learn to perform a song together as a group. Become a triple threat by singing, dancing and acting! Develop your performance skills and vocal and dance techniques as you practice and present numbers from some of your favorite musicals! For grades 6-8. |
Arden Theatre Company |
03/03/12 |
Arden Theatre Company, Philadelphia |
Boy Scout Day
Presented by National Constitution Center at National Constitution Center March 3, 2012 Scouts can enjoy a fun-filled day learning about our country while meeting requirements and working toward badges. The National Constitution Center will feature activity tables, workshops, and shows just for Boy Scouts. Scouts also can explore the entire museum as they earn a commemorative National Constitution Center Fun Badge. Scout leaders and parents will receive a scout packet and agenda to lead them throughout the day’s activities and events. |
National Constitution Center |
03/03/12 |
National Constitution Center, Philadelphia |
