Thursday, May 23, 2013
A quick rundown of this weekend's top events.
This weekend's top events if you need something to do. Decorate a Cupcake Where/When: Friday, May 24, 2013, 6 p.m.. Bredenbeck's Bakery, 8126 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: Bredenbeck will provide fresh-baked chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, plus their secret recipe icing and all the toppings to build your own cupcake. Pricing: Free for children 12 and younger; anyone older will be asked to make a small donation to our charity of choice. Free Community Meal Where/When: Saturday, May 25, 2013, 11 a.m. St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: St. Michael's hosts a free community meal each week on Saturdays. It consists of hot food, casseroles, a drink, fruit and homemade cookies. Donations are…
Thursday, May 16, 2013
A quick rundown of this weekend's top events.
This weekend's top events if you need something to do. Decorate a Cupcake Where/When: Friday, May 17, 2013, 6:00 pm Bredenbeck's Bakery, 8126 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: Bredenbeck will provide fresh-baked chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, plus their secret recipe icing and all the toppings to build your own cupcake. Pricing: Free for children 12 and under; anyone older will be asked to make a small donation to our charity of choice. Free Community Meal Where/When: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 11:00 am St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: St. Michael's hosts a free community meal each week on Saturdays. It consists of hot food, casseroles, a drink, fruit and homemade cookies. Donations are …
Thursday, May 9, 2013
A quick rundown of this weekend's top events.
Need something to do this weekend? We're here to help. Decorate a Cupcake Where/When: Friday, May 9, 2013, 6:00 pm Bredenbeck's Bakery, 8126 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: Bredenbeck will provide fresh-baked chocolate and vanilla cupcakes, plus their secret recipe icing and all the toppings to build your own cupcake. Pricing: Free for children 12 and under; anyone older will be asked to make a small donation to our charity of choice. Piano Concert Where/When: Friday, May 9, 2013, 6:30 pm Tavern on the Hill, 8636 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA Why Go: Enjoy a free piano concert from Chris Marsceill aka Reverend Chris. He was voted 2010 Philly HotList Winner for Favorite Local Celebrity Pricing: Free Open Mic Where/When: Friday, …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
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A quick rundown of this weekend's top events. United Nations Jam Where/When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 6:00 pm Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: As part of the Philadelphia International Fesitvl of the Arts, the Woodmere Museum welcoms musicians from around the world who will play styles that match up with countries that first joined the United Nations. Pricing: $20 per person Ice Skating Where/When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 8:30 pm 550 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA Why Go: Two-hour open ice skate for anyone looking to have some fun on the ice. Pricing: $9.00 admission $1.00 guest card $3.00 skate rental Open Mic Where/When: Friday, April 26, 2013, 8:00 pm 6224 Wayne Ave, Philadelphia, PA Why Go: Soul …
Thursday, April 18, 2013
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Here are some of this weekend's top events. Jazz Concert Where/When: Friday, April 19, 2013, 6:00 pm Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: A jazz ensemble will be celebrating 'Victory Day" in England 1946 style. As part of the Philadelphia International Festival of the Arts, music will be performed by the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble with guests Harold Watkins on trombone, Monique Canniere on violin, and Jim Holton on piano. Songs will include “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing,” “Jumpin’ at the Woodside,” and “Lester Leaps In.” Price: $20 per person Barefoot Boogie Where/When: Saturday, April 20, 2013, 8:00 pm Philadelphia Dance Theatre, 7500 Germantown Ave Why Go: Come to the New Covenant Campus, Baird …
Thursday, April 11, 2013
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Jazz Concert Where/When: Tomorrow, April 12, 2013, 6:00 pm Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: The Woodmere Art Museum hosts its weekly jazz night with this week featuring music from the 1940's. Here's how the art museum describes the night's lineup: The Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble presents a collection of popular jazz tunes performed or composed in 1946, including commentary on their relevance to the first sessions of the United Nation in 1946 London. Featured songs will include bebop pioneer Charlie “Bird” Parker’s compositions “Now’s the Time,” and “Anthropology,” as well as “Epistrophy” by Thelonious Monk. Pricing: $20 per person Family Fun Hours Where/When: Saturday, April 13, 2013, 9:00 am 1 Awbury Rd, …
Thursday, April 4, 2013
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You know you're looking for something to do this weekend. Below are some suggestions. Gallery Reception Where/When: Friday, April 5, 2013, 6:00 pm Gravers Lane Gallery, 8405 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: Gravers Lane Gallery will feature a new exhibition for renowned jeweler, Ken Bova, entitled Notes and Observations. Window Installations will feature Philadelphia-based artist Leslie Pontz's beautiful sculptural objects made of fiber and other mixed media. Join us on Friday, April 5th for refreshments and incredible contemporary art. Pricing: Free Jazz Concert Where/When: Friday, April 5, 2013, 6:00 pm Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA Why Go: Presented as part of PIFA, the Philadelphia International …
Thursday, March 21, 2013
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A rundown of this weekend's top events in Chestnut Hill and Mt. Airy. Choral Concert Where/When: Friday, March 22, 2013, 7:00 pm St. Michael's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 6671 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia Why Go: Join Us for a concert of masterpieces! Germantown Concert Chorus presents Gustav Holst: Choral Hymns from the Rig Veda, Group III featuring Jordan Thomas, harpist Felix Mendelssohn: Overture, "Die Hebriden," Op. 26, and Jules Massenet: Marie-Magdeleine Sacred Drama in 3 acts (Acts I and III) featuring Eleanor Macchia, soprano - Meryem (Marie-Magdeleine) Albert Lee, tenor - Jesus John McCarthy, baritone - Judas with the Rittenhouse Orchestra. Price: $10 per person Jazz at the Meetinghouse Where/When: Friday, March 22, 2013, 7:30 …
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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Here's a quick rundown of the weekend's top events in the Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy area. Student Produced Theater Where/When: Friday, March 15, 2013, 7:30 pm New Covenant Church of Philadelphia, 7500 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA Why Go: New Covenant Youth Ministries presents Today, an original, student written, directed, and produced play. This unique performance explores the trials and triumphs of a struggling performance arts school. Pricing: Free Ice Skating Where/When: Friday, March 15, 2013, 8:30 pm 550 W Willow Grove Ave, Philadelphia, PA Why Go: Two-hour open ice skate for anyone looking to have some fun on the ice. Pricing: $9.00 admission $1.00 guest card $3.00 skate rental Open Mic Where/When: Friday, March 15, 2013, 8:00 …
Friday, January 4, 2013
Check out these great events close to home and around the region this weekend.
Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Check out our top regional events: 1. Winterfest 2. Polar Bear Run and Plunge 3. Owl Prowl 4. First Friday 5. Presentation: Improving Social Skills for Children Diagnosed with ADHD, Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism
Bill Ewing
12:54 pm on Friday, March 22, 2013
The Drama Group is presenting its latest play, "Don't Talk to the Actors," a comedy by Tom Dudzick, at First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6001 Germantown Avenue, at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Enter from the parking lot next to 6023 Germantown Ave. VERY FUNNY! For more information, see http://www.fumcog.org/events.html. more ›