Lombardi, a play written by Academy Award winner Eric Simonson, (2005 Documentary short) brings to life legendary football coach Vince Lombardi during a week in the 1965 NFL season when he coached the Green Bay Packers. The play, based on the book When Pride Still Mattered by David Maraniss, premiered in 2010 at Circle on […]
September 26th - 7:30pm September 27th - 7:30pm September 28th - 7:30pm September 29th - 2:00pm - ASL Interpreted Performance It is 1942 and a local theater’s director and leading men are off fighting in World War II. Back home, the director’s determined wife proposes an all-female version of Shakespeare’s Henriad and she assembles an […]
Philadelphia, PA — As part of its 2024-2025 Season, The Old Academy Players is proud to present the Philadelphia Premiere of Alabama Story by American playwright (and Delaware County native) Kenneth Jones. The Old Academy Players’ 542nd production will run September 13-29, 2024; with Friday and Saturday performances at 8:00 pm and two Sunday matinees, […]
Hacia la luz is a dance journey into the many worlds I have inhabited. This work is the culmination of an intensive exploration into my Andean ancestry through extensive travels and studies with gifted Shamans coupled with my lifelong passion and commitment to my beloved flamenco. After I discovered several years ago that I was […]
Step back in time and uncover the powerful stories of resilience and survival in colonial Philadelphia with On Buried Ground, a captivating performance and exhibition that brings to life the hidden histories of enslaved and freed people of African descent. This immersive experience invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Philadelphia’s past through the […]
Say goodbye to summer and hello to autumn with a fun, festive, adults-only party in our gardens! Take a tour of our champion trees with one of our wonderful educators, bop along to the coolest hits being spun by a local Philly DJ, YuH BoY!, and taste the flavors of fall as you enjoy hard […]
Join Alex Jeffers from Word Life Yoga for a free class focusing on calisthenics seamlessly integrated with kettlebell exercises. This high-intensity workout can help meet your most challenging fitness goals. Kettlebells included. Open to all levels. Registration encouraged, but not required. BYO: Mat, towel, water, and sunscreen.
The leaves are beginning to change color which means that Pumpkinland is returning to Linvilla Orchards. This fall, Linvilla will have an array of pumpkins to choose from ranging from the small and skinny to the tall and plump. The pumpkin festival will have several autumn activities including hayrides, pick-your-own apples, and mazes! Visit Linvilla […]
For the month of September on view are works by Rebecca Schultz. Her showcase, Formations: Wissahickon and Beyond explores in colorful depth the compositions under our feet and looming alongside us, the local rock formations we overlook. There she finds poetry and history in recesses and outreaches. A beautiful statement is found through the fluidity […]
Skincare + Sip is a true beauty from the inside + out event. A hands-on interactive workshop where you create a customized facial moisturizer from start to finish. An elevated, fun, educational and social experience while sipping on beauty elixirs to help radiate your skin, support a healthy gut and boost your mood; making it […]
The Fall 2024 term of Singing for Busy Adults will be held September 30 through November 18, Mondays at 6pm. Take advantage of this opportunity to develop your vocal skills in an informal and supportive atmosphere. The class focuses on posture, breath control, tone production, diction, and the development of basic musicianship skills. Register NOW! […]
Step back in time and uncover the powerful stories of resilience and survival in colonial Philadelphia with On Buried Ground, a captivating performance and exhibition that brings to life the hidden histories of enslaved and freed people of African descent. This immersive experience invites you to explore the rich tapestry of Philadelphia’s past through the […]
