Events
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Secrets of the Diorama
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 4, 2012 The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is well-known for its stunning, lifelike dioramas depicting animals and plants from around the world in their natural habitats. Secrets of the Diorama, a new, permanent exhibit created by the Academy, provides surprising answers to frequently asked questions about these beautiful scenes behind glass. The exhibit provides insight into the scientific fieldwork, painstaking taxidermy and skilled artistry required to bring each diorama to... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/04/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
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Hennessy Youngman & Nathaniel Snerpus Present: The Grand Manner
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Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) |
11/05/11 -
02/05/12 |
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), 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 |
A Conversation with Bonnie Schneider: Extreme Weather
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 6, 2012 CNN meteorologist Bonnie Schneider debuted on the network in June 2005—just in time to cover the most active Atlantic hurricane season in recorded history, with seven major storms reaching land and Hurricane Katrina leaving widespread destruction in its wake. Prior to her position at CNN, Schneider worked as a meteorologist and special reporter for several newsrooms across the country, receiving the American Meteorological Society’s Seal of Approval for excellence in technical... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/06/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Speed Dating for singles ages 25 to 35
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 8, 2012 Throughout the beginning of February, The Free Library is holding various free speed dating events in many of our branches, just in time for you to find a special someone to be your Valentine.
Participants are encouraged to bring a book they loved, hated, or just recently read to use as an icebreaker. One lucky couple at each event will win Author Events tickets to see Anne Rice, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles series, and have their first date at the Free Library... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/08/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Speed Dating for singles over age 50
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 8, 2012 Throughout the beginning of February, The Free Library is holding various free speed dating events in many of our branches, just in time for you to find a special someone to be your Valentine.
Participants are encouraged to bring a book they loved, hated, or just recently read to use as an icebreaker. One lucky couple at each event will win Author Events tickets to see Anne Rice, bestselling author of The Vampire Chronicles series, and have their first date at the Free Library... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/08/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Mega-Bad Move Night - The Lost World: Jurassic Park
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 9, 2012 Enjoy the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University after hours for a showing of the movie The Lost World: Jurassic Park. The Academy will provide the snacks and beer and interesting Academy objects from the collections. Academy experts will be onstage to comment on the scientific absurdities—think Mystery Science Theater 3000! Must be 18 or older. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/09/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Walter Isaason: Steve Jobs
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 9, 2012 Bestselling biographer Walter Isaacson is the author of Benjamin Franklin: An American Life, Kissinger: A Biography and Einsten: His Life and Universe. He is the president and CEO of the Aspen Institute for educational and policy studies. The recipient of several awards for his reporting, including the Overseas Press Club Award for foreign news interpretation, Isaacson has served as the Chairman and CEO of CNN and as Editor of Time Magazine. His timely new biography of the late Apple chief... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/09/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
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Valentine's Prix Fixe
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Philadelphia Museum of Art |
02/10/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art - Museum Restaurant, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures' Naked at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 11-February 12, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique scavenger hunt and take an unblushing look at nudity in art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. You’ll scrutinize paintings, sculptures, period rooms, extra-large bathers, a sultry sea monster, saints with shocking piercings, and a Peeping Tom who discovers a new meaning for the term “stag party.” No knowledge of art, or nudity, is required. This hunt is rated PG-13.
Prices include museum admission. Advance purchase is... |
Watson Adventures |
02/11/12 -
02/12/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Anne Rice:The Wolf Gift
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 14, 2012 Anne Rice gained notoriety and a vast cult readership for her Vampire Chronicles series, which the Washington Post called "unrelentingly erotic . . . unforgettable." The first and most popular book, Interview With the Vampire (1976) reinvented and refreshed the archetypal Vampire myth, and was later made into a film starring Tom Cruise and Brad Pitt. It was followed by The Vampire Lestat and The Queen of the Damned, which the San Francisco Chronicle called "a wonderful web of... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/14/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Valentine's Day at Eastern State Penitentiary
Presented by Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site at Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site February 11-February 14, 2012 Break out of the ordinary and celebrate Valentine’s Day with special Winter Adventure Tours. Bring your valentine to receive "Buy One, Get One Free" admission and experience the history of Eastern State with a focus on love stories throughout the prison’s history.
Eastern State Penitentiary is beautiful in the stark, cold months of winter and makes for a perfect setting for romance. The BOGO offer to bring your valentine on February 11-14 is valid for one... |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site |
02/11/12 -
02/14/12 |
Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia |
High Tunnels: A Sustainable Solution for Local Urban Agriculture
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 15, 2012 At this Urban Sustainability Forum, find out how high tunnels could help improve access to affordable, nutritious foods in Philadelphia. High tunnels are nonelectric, temporary structures that consist of a layer of plastic over a pipe frame. These structures, however, are not greenhouses. They do not require a permanent heating or ventilation system, ventilation is accomplished manually, and there are no furnaces or fans. High tunnels can extend the growing season and improve the yield and... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/15/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
Talk About It: How Fair is Fair Trade
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 15, 2012 Join Numa St. Louis, Vice President of Haitian Professionals of Philadelphia, Darlene DeLaPaz of Ten Thousand Villages Center City, and Dr. Sharon Ravitch of the University of Pennsylvania for a discussion on whether or not fair trade policies improve the economic independence of farmers and artisans in Haiti and other developing nations. The discussion will be moderated by Tamara Walker, Assistant Professor of History at the University of Pennsylvania.
This event is part of the... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/15/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Edmund White and Christopher Bram
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 16, 2012 Called a literary lion of the gay world, Edmund White is best known for his autobiographical novels in which unabashed hedonism thrives, including A Boy's Own Story and The Beautiful Room is Empty. A chronicler of gay life since the 1970s, White helped define the nascent parameters of gay culture. He is the author of the novel Hotel de Dream, several essays and biographies—including Jean Genet's—and the 1980 travelogue States of Desire: Travels in Gay America, which crystallized... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/16/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Network: Launch into Fashion
Presented by Moore College of Art & Design at Moore College of Art & Design February 17, 2012 Rock your favorite style and accessories for a night of cocktails, local DJ, and the chance to meet some of Philadelphia’s top designers and fashion experts.
Featured speakers:
- Elissa Bloom, Executive Director of the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator, launching this spring at Macy’s Center City
- Jay McCarroll, Philadelphia-based designer and winner of Project Runway, season one. Currently Jay is Chief Creative Officer for Jay...
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Moore College of Art & Design |
02/17/12 |
Moore College of Art & Design, Philadelphia |
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. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/18/12 -
02/19/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Jamal Joseph, Panther Baby: A Life of Rebellion and Reinvention
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 21, 2012 As a teenager in the Bronx ghetto of the 1960s, Eddie Joseph was introduced to the tenets of the Black Panther Party just as it gained a national foothold. The cause swallowed him into one of the most emblematic criminal cases of the '60s. After his stint at Rikers, Eddie—now called Jamal—joined the Revolutionary Black Underground and eventually landed back in prison—where he founded a prison theater and earned two degrees. In his memoir, Panther Baby, he vividly recounts... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/21/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
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Fair Trade Coffee Fair
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Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/22/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
Reimagining Urban Highways
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences February 23, 2012 After decades of disinvestment, many American cities are rebounding and growing their cultural, economic, and environmental assets. Despite their renewal, cities such as Philadelphia, New York, New Orleans, and St. Louis are saddled with highways located in their increasingly popular downtowns.
How should cities change highways to meet 21st-century needs and contemporary urban lifestyles? This panel discussion will look at successful urban highway removal projects in Milwaukee,... |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
02/23/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with David Isay, All There Is: Love Stories from StoryCorps
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 23, 2012 As founder of StoryCorps, David Isay has dedicated his career to preserving an oral history of the United States. Modeled—in spirit and in scope—after the interviews of the 1930s Works Progress Administration, StoryCorps seeks out ordinary Americans—more than 60,000 so far—whose stories are preserved in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Isay has won numerous broadcasting honors, including multiple Peabody Awards and Guggenheim, MacArthur, and... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/23/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, 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... |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
02/24/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Watson Adventures' Murder at the Philadelphia Museum Scavenger Hunt
Presented by Watson Adventures at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 25, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults!
A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multi-million dollar purchase of a Leonardo Da Vinci. The murder victim knew too... |
Watson Adventures |
02/25/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
The Young Friends Winter Gala: Van Gogh Up Close
Presented by Philadelphia Museum of Art at Philadelphia Museum of Art February 25, 2012 The Young Friends of the Philadelphia Museum of Art invite you to a black tie affair in celebration of the legendary artist Vincent van Gogh, and to enjoy an up close experience in the newly opened exhibition.
Held in the Museum’s Great Stair Hall, guests mix, mingle, and enjoy world-class art, as they sip cocktails, and take their chances on the raffle and silent auction with proceeds supporting art acquisitions, education, conservation, and special projects at the... |
Philadelphia Museum of Art |
02/25/12 |
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia |
Beguiled by the Wild: The Art of Charley HArper
Presented by Academy of Natural Sciences at Academy of Natural Sciences December 10, 2011-February 26, 2012 American artist Charley Harper (1922-2007) uses distinctive geometric shapes, vivid colors and delightful graphics to depict nature in an inspiring fashion in Beguiled by the Wild. Harper developed a deep love of nature as a child growing up in West Virginia. He went on to provide illustrations for numerous books and organizations, including the National Park Service and National Audubon Society. |
Academy of Natural Sciences |
12/10/11 -
02/26/12 |
Academy of Natural Sciences, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Henry Louis Gates, Jr.: Life Upon These Shores
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library February 28, 2012 Henry Louis Gates, Jr., is the Alphonse Fletcher University Professor and the Director of the W.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African and African American Studies at Harvard University. He is the author of numerous works of criticism, including The Signifying Monkey, winner of the American Book Award. As the writer and producer of the acclaimed PBS documentary African American Lives, Gates explored the histories of many prominent African Americans. Life Upon These Shores traces African American... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
02/28/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Ann Beattie, Mrs. Nixon and with Thomas Mallon, Watergate
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library March 1, 2012 After publishing several stories in The New Yorker, Ann Beattie burst on the literary scene in 1976 with Chilly Scenes of Winter and promptly became the unofficial diarist of a generation, delivering "irony-laced reports from the front line of the baby boomers’ war with themselves" (Vanity Fair). With spare, whip-smart prose, Beattie portrayed the sorts of relationships—the results of divorce, sexual liberation, or youthful aimlessness—that were the norm for those... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
03/01/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Jodi Picoult: Lone Wolf
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library March 5, 2012 The queen of the book club, Jodi Picoult is known for her fictional page-turners that feature nuanced characters, pitch-perfect descriptions of suburbia—and the darkness it often conceals—and unfettered insight into the shape-shifting terrain of family relationships. Her stories plumb hot-button topics ranging from teenage suicide and stem cell research to date rape and school shootings. She is the author of 18 novels, including the #1 New York Times bestsellers House Rules,... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
03/05/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
A Conversation with Jonathan Safran Foer and Nathan Englander: New American Haggadah
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library at Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library March 8, 2012 Jonathan Safran Foer became a certified literary wunderkind at the age of 25 with his debut novel, Everything Is Illuminated, which told the story of a young man's search across the obliterated Ukrainian landscape for the woman who saved his grandfather from the Nazis. His New York Times bestseller, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, was called "an uplifting myth born of the sorrows of 9/11" (Boston Globe). Nathan Englander is the author of The Ministry of Special Cases and For... |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library |
03/08/12 |
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library, Philadelphia |
The Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
Presented by Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica at Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul March 10, 2012 Concert Program:
Works by Saint-Georges
Haydn's Symphony No. 85, "La Reine
Mozart: Sinfonia concertante for Violin and Viola in E flat major, K 364 (320d)
Based in Philadelphia, the Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra was founded in 2007 and is the only professional orchestra in the region, and one of few in the country, to champion ethnic diversity in classical music.
Described by the Philadelphia Inquirer as “excellent,” and... |
Concerts at the Cathedral Basilica |
03/10/12 |
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Philadelphia |
