Events
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Paleopalooza
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 18-February 19, 2012 Paleopalooza, a two-day festival of gigantic proportions, features rarely seen specimens from the Academy’s world-famous collection, including dinosaur fossils. Meet Academy of Natural Sciences' scientists and learn what it’s like to reconstruct the past using fossils, imagination and sound science. Enjoy hands-on activities, crafts, guest speakers and interactive presentations.
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Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Avi Wisnia
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 24, 2012 A special full-band performance as part of the Art After 5 Series.
Friday evenings take on a whole new groove with Art After 5, The Philadelphia Museum of Art's unique blend of art and entertainment in the Great Stair Hall. With an eclectic mix of internationally recognized and emerging artists performing every week, it’s a stylish and unique way to start the weekend. "I love making music in such a grand alternative space to the regular music venue and night club...
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
02/24/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
One Book, One Philadelphia Grand Finale with Edwidge Danticat, Author of Create Dangerously
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library March 16, 2012 Featured author Edwidge Danticat will discuss the themes in the 2012 One Book, One Philadelphia selection, Create Dangerously: The Immigrant Artist at Work. The evening will also feature an exciting musical performance by Haitian American composer and violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain, whose eclectic works have included commissions from Carnegie Hall and the Library of Congress as well as collaborations with artists ranging from Philip Glass to Lady Gaga.
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
03/16/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Violinist Benjamin Beilman and Pianist Yekwon Sunwoo
Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art March 18, 2012 “A poised and monstrously talented violinist” (Philadelphia Inquirer), 2010 Musical Fund Society award winner Benjamin Beilman is rapidly gaining attention for his “impeccable playing, eloquence and flair” (Musical America). For his PCMS recital debut with fellow Curtis Institute student Yekwon Sunwoo on piano, the fast-rising young star gives the world premiere of Curtis alum Chris Rogerson’s violin sonata alongside sonatas by Mozart, Strauss and...
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society |
03/18/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Guitarist David Starobin
Presented by Philadelphia Chamber Music Society at Philadelphia Museum of Art April 1, 2012 Arguably the most influential American classical guitarist of the 20th century, David Starobin is equally adept with contemporary compositions and cornerstone Spanish repertoire. The Grammy-nominated guitarist’s Sunday afternoon recital at the Art Museum features works from his most recent CD, Sor & Giuliani, along with his own compositions and lesser-known jewels by Regondi, Rouders and Bland.
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Philadelphia Chamber Music Society |
04/01/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Archdiocesan Choir of Philadelphia
Presented by Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul April 22, 2012 This new singing ensemble of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is under the direction of Dr. John Romeri, Director of the Office for Sacred Music and Organist-Choirmaster of the Cathedral Basilica of SS Peter and Paul. The choir will present a concert of sacred choral music of the Lenten season.
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Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica |
04/22/12 |
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia |