PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE™ CALENDAR OF EVENTS
What Else To See And Do While In Town For Tut
PHILADELPHIA, September 28, 2006 - Philadelphia will be taking a walk on the Egyptian side when Tutankhamun and The Golden Age of the Pharaohs, presented by Mellon Financial Corporation, makes its last stop on the current North American tour at The Franklin Institute Science Museum, but visitors who want to sample the offerings that reflect Philadelphia circa 2007 will have plenty to do as well. The Calendar of Events is organized as follows:
FEBRUARY 2007
January 28-May 6, 2007 (Michener); February 3-May 6, 2007 (Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts)
DANIEL GARBER: ROMANTIC REALIST. More than 100 paintings and works on paper by one of the most important Pennsylvania Impressionist painters will be divided between The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts and the James A. Michener Art Museum.
(215) 972-7600, http://www.pafa.org/; (215) 340-9800, http://www.michenermuseum.org/
The Academy of Music on
Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts
Photo by B. Krist for GPTMC
February 7-March 11, 2007
ENEMIES, A LOVE STORY. Set in 1949 New York, The Wilma Theater presents the story of a Holocaust survivor who finds himself suddenly involved with three women—his current wife, a married woman with whom he is having a passionate affair and his long-vanished wife whom he thought was killed during the war. (215) 546-7824, http://www.wilmatheater.org/
February 9-24, 2007
PORGY AND BESS. Join the residents of the legendary Catfish Row in Gershwin’s triumph of drama and song performed by the Opera Company of Philadelphia at the Academy of Music. (215) 732-8400, http://www.operaphilly.com/
MARCH 2007
March 1-4, 2007
ANNIE. The timeless tale of a feisty orphan comes to The Kimmel Center and gives a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope.
(215) 893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway
March 4-11, 2007
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW. The Pennsylvania Convention Center is the site of the region’s annual gardening celebration, featuring contests, special events and more than 140 vendors. The theme for 2007 is “Legends of Ireland.” (215) 988-8899, http://www.theflowershow.com/
March 20-April 8, 2007
SPAMALOT. The Tony Award-winning musical of 2005 based on the screenplay of Monty Python and the Holy Grail makes its way to The Kimmel Center for a limited engagement.
(215) 731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org/broadway
March 24-25, 2007
PHILADELPHIA FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS SHOW. Held at the Philadelphia Naval Yard, this show is nationally acclaimed as the finest exhibition of one-of-a-kind home furnishings, including innovative contemporary designs and adaptations of classical styling.
(215) 832-0060, http://www.pffshow.comookandthecook.com/
APRIL 2007
April 5-18, 2007
PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL. This 10-day festival showcases the best in independent and foreign cinema in theaters throughout Philadelphia. (267) 765-9700, http://www.phillyfests.com/
April 11-May 13, 2007
THE LIFE OF GALILEO. The Wilma Theater presents a show about reason, religion and power in a world in which power is concealed as faith. (215) 546-7824, http://www.wilmatheater.org/
April 14-17, 2007
PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOW. Dealers from across the U.S. gather at the 33rd Street Armory to display their unique finds. (215) 387-3500, http://www.philaantiques.com/
April 26-28, 2007
THE PENN RELAYS. High school and college track stars compete at Franklin Field during the oldest collegiate meet in the nation. (215) 898-6145, http://www.thepennrelays.com/
April 29-May 5, 2007
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL. Jugglers, folk singers, puppeteers and acrobats from around the world delight young audiences at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. (215) 898-3900, http://www.pennpresents.org/
April 30-May 6, 2007
EQUALITY FORUM. A week-long festival that celebrates the cultural and political legacy of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community includes more than 70 events by 75 regional, national and international organizations. (215) 732-3378, http://www.equalityforum.com/
MAY 2006
May 5-6, 2007
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. Strawberries of all sorts, live entertainment and pie-eating contests add to the festivities, held annually at Peddler’s Village. (215) 794-4000, http://www.peddlersvillage.com/
May 11-12, 2007
DAD VAIL REGATTA. The largest collegiate regatta in the world takes place on the Schuylkill River. (215) 542-1443, http://www.dadvail.org/
May 19-August 12, 2007
WILLIAM H. JOHNSON’S WORLD ON PAPER. This Philadelphia Museum of Art exhibition examines, for the first time, the achievements of African American modernist William H. Johnson (1901–1970)—often considered one of the most inventive artists of his generation—as a graphic artist. (215) 763-8100, http://www.philamuseum.org/
May 24-June 2, 2007
DEVON HORSE SHOW AND COUNTRY FAIR. The country’s oldest and largest event of its kind features contests, exhibitions and an old-fashioned fair at the Devon Show Grounds.
(610) 964-0550, http://www.thedevonhorseshow.com/
May 26-28, 2007
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM ANTIQUES SHOW. Outstanding furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts and other fine antiques from across the nation are featured at this annual show, now in its 35th year at the Brandywine River Museum. (610) 388-2700, http://www.brandywinemuseum.org/
JUNE 2007
June 10, 2007
ODUNDE AFRIKAN-AMERICAN STREET FESTIVAL. This popular annual festival celebrates the Yoruba New Year, beginning with a spiritual procession to the Schuylkill River and ending with a lively street fair. (215) 732-8510, http://www.odundeinc.org/
June 10, 2007
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Cyclists compete against each other and climb the steep Manayunk “wall” during the popular annual bike race. (610) 676-0390, http://www.procyclingtour.com/
June (exact start date to be determined)-July 4, 2007
SUNOCO WELCOME AMERICA! Celebrating the nation’s birthday, this nationally acclaimed, week-long party features free events for all ages throughout the city. (215) 683-2200, http://www.americasbirthday.com/
JULY 2007
July 4, 2007
LET FREEDOM RING. During this annual event at the Liberty Bell Center, the direct descendants of the signers of the Declaration of Independence tap the Liberty Bell to symbolically “ring” it, setting off a nationwide bell-ringing ceremony. (215) 965-2305,
http://www.let-freedom-ring.org/
July 12-24, 2007
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY AND LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL. For two weeks, this festival celebrates all genres of film that pertain to or were created by members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities. (267) 765-9700, ext. 4, http://www.phillyfests.org/
AUGUST 2007
August 17-19, 2007
PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. Philadelphia’s answer to Woodstock, now celebrating its 46th year, attracts musicians, storytellers and craftspeople for a weekend of song and merriment in Schwenksville. (800) 556-FOLK, http://www.folkfest.org/
August 31-September 15, 2007
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY FRINGE. Avant-garde performance meets street theater for two weeks of artistic pleasure throughout the city. (215) 413-1318, http://www.livearts-fringe.org/
SEPTEMBER 2007
September 8-9, 2007
MUSHROOM FESTIVAL. Visitors can try mushroom bisque, mushroom-topped pizza and pumpkin mushroom ice cream, along with many other concoctions at this annual festival in Kennett Square. (610) 925-3373, http://www.mushroomfestival.org/
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