Delve into Philadelphia’s 18th and 19th century abolition movement through tours of Eden Cemetery and Laurel Hill East. On Saturday, September 28, learn about the lives of free African Americans and self-liberating abolitionists who now rest at Eden Cemetery, such as Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, William Still and Richard Allen, and other activists whose stories […]
The Philly Pass The Peace Rally will be held to launch the TAKE 5: STOP THE VIOLENCE CAMPAIGN with an active response to the need for accessible strategies that promote and support violence de-escalation. The event will highlight a sequence of concerted efforts designed to saturate the City of Philadelphia with a message Proposing Personal […]
YOWIE Hotel and Wim Cafe will be celebrating their 1 Year Anniversary Block Party this Saturday 9/28 from 12-6pm. The event will have food and drink specials from Wim Cafe as well as specials at YOWIE Shop, Tours of select hotel rooms upstairs, music and a family friendly bounce house. This event is FREE and […]
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 […]
Join us for the afternoon as we perform some of the greatest movie scores of all time. The No Name Pops proudly presents Blockbusters in the Burbs on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 3 PM, at the beautiful Alumnae Hall, Immaculata University. We are thrilled to welcome back conductor Evan Roider for our second concert […]
The Fall 2024 term of Guitar for Busy Adults Classes will be held September 28 through November 16, Saturdays at 4pm. This class is designed for adults (ages 16+) This class offers beginning students an introduction to the guitar. Classes will address the fundamentals of finger picking and flat picking styles and introduce other techniques […]
I am writing about a partnership between Philadelphia's Masonic Temple, the Alliance Française de Philadelphia and The American Friends of Lafayette organizations. We were hoping you might potentially be interested in writing about Gen. Marquis de Lafayette's bicentennial in Philadelphia this month and the series of events being celebrated in Philadelphia and across the country. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
