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Philadelphia And The Countryside® Calendar Of Events
Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region August 2007 Through June 2008
Press Release
PHILADELPHIA AND THE COUNTRYSIDE® CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Festivals, Exhibitions And Events In The Greater Philadelphia Region March 2008 Through January 2009
Cecilia Beaux, A Little Girl (Fanny Travis Cochran)
Image courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts
- February 2008
- March 2008
- April 2008
- May 2008
- June 2008
- July 2008
- August 2008
- September 2008
- October 2008
- November 2008
- Ongoing Activities
MARCH 2008
Through March 2, 2008
THE PRICE. In the spirit of Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller introduces audiences to the drama that reunites two long-estranged middle-aged brothers at the Walnut Street Theatre and features Philadelphia native and Tony Award nominee Robert Prosky. (215) 574-3550, www.walnutstreettheatre.org
Through March 2, 2008
AFRICAN FOOTPRINT. Thirty energetic performers tell the vibrant and diverse history of South Africa through a breathtaking blend of Afro- and Euro-centric music and dance during this premiere at the Academy of Music. (215) 731-3333, www.kimmelcenter.org
Through March 9, 2008
JERRY PINKNEY: AESOP’S FABLES AND OTHER TAILS. This Brandywine River Museum exhibition features award-winning illustrator Jerry Pinkney’s original works, including his delightful and skillful portrayals of animals from The Tortoise and the Hare and The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing. (610) 388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org
Through March 16, 2008
WITTENBERG. This world-premiere play at Arden Theatre Company is a fictional, comedic debate of reason versus faith between Dr. Martin Luther and Dr. John Faustus that leads to the advent of the Protestant Revolution. (215) 922-1122, www.ardentheatre.org
Through March 16, 2008
YING TONG – A WALK WITH THE GOONS. The Wilma Theater presents the U.S. premiere of the behind-the-scenes story of BBC’s famous radio series, The Goon Show, as writer and “godfather of alternative comedy” Spike Milligan loses his mind from the strain of creating genius. (215) 546-7824, www.wilmatheater.org
Through March 22, 2008
THE GLASS MENAGERIE. This Tennessee Williams drama comes alive on the Main Stage of the People’s Light & Theatre. (610) 644-3500, www.peopleslight.org
Through March 29, 2008
WELLNESS WALKS. Each Saturday morning, weather permitting, the Morris Arboretum hosts two-mile long constitutionals through the beautiful landscape. (215) 247-5777, www.morrisarboretum.org
Through March 30, 2008
THE PUPPET SHOW. International in scope, this exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art brings together contemporary artworks in many different media that explore the imagery of puppets. (215) 898-7108, www.icaphila.org
Through March 30, 2008
FRIDA KAHLO: THROUGH THE LENS OF NICKOLAS MURAY. This exhibition at the Delaware Art Museum features about 50 of Nickolas Muray’s photos of Frida Kahlo, dating from 1937 to 1941. The images celebrate Kahlo’s deep interest in her Mexican heritage, her life and the people significant to her. (302) 571-9590, www.delart.org
March 2-8, 2008
WE LOVE LUCIE. Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® present television sweetheart Lucie Arnaz in a show at the Kimmel Center that incorporates Broadway music along with anecdotes of what it was like growing up with famous parents Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. (215) 893-1900, www.phillypops.org
March 2-9, 2008
PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW. Jazz It Up, this year’s annual gardening celebration theme, features world-class horticulture and landscape design, entertainment and more than 150 vendors at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (215) 988-8800, www.theflowershow.com
March 5-9, 2008
MESSIAH. George Frideric Handel’s most celebrated work comes to life in this Pennsylvania Ballet performance at the Academy of Music. (215) 893-1999, www.paballet.org
March 6-April 6, 2008
THE PIANO LESSON. Arden Theatre Company presents August Wilson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning drama about honoring the past and moving into the future. African-American siblings battle over the future of a treasured heirloom, a piano carved with African-style portraits by their enslaved great grandfather. (215) 922-1122, www.ardentheatre.org
March 11-16, 2008
MY FAIR LADY. Professor Henry Higgins transforms Eliza Doolittle into an elegant woman in this delightful musical at the Academy of Music. (215) 893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org
March 11-April 27, 2008
THE ODD COUPLE. The story of mismatched buddies who are thrown together when one has just broken up with his wife will have audiences roaring in laughter at the Walnut Street Theatre. (215) 574-3550, www.walnutstreettreatre.org
March 15-16, 2008
THE PHILADELPHIA INVITATIONAL FURNITURE SHOW. This nationally acclaimed exhibition at The Navy Yard features one-of-a-kind home furnishings that run the gamut from innovative contemporary designs to adaptations of classical styling. (215) 832-0060, www.philaifs.com
March 14-15, 2008
19TH ANNUAL BEER DINNER AND TASTING. This event at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology honors the life and work of the late Michael Jackson, The Beer Hunter® who is credited with fuelling the craft beer movement. This tribute will include a gala and day-long beer tastings. (215) 898-4000, www.museum.upenn.edu
March 15-June 22, 2008
SUSAN OPIE EXHIBIT. This show in the James A. Michener Art Museum’s Outdoor Sculpture Garden combines wit, surrealism and the sculptor’s own unique perspective. (215) 340-9800, www.michenermuseum.org
March 15-July 6, 2008
COLOR: TEN AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTISTS. The James A. Michener Art Museum celebrates the African-American experience through the work of both emerging and established craft artists who have diverse backgrounds and histories. (215) 340-9800, www.michenermuseum.org
March 30-May 4, 2008
DISCOVER GREATNESS: ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF NEGRO LEAGUE BASEBALL 1900-1947. This exhibition at The African American Museum in Philadelphia features almost 100 framed photographs showcasing the history of African-American baseball from the late 1800s to the 1960s. Tributes to National Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, pennants, replica uniforms, posters and videos round out the exhibition. (215) 574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org
APRIL 2008
Through April 6, 2008
QUILT COMPETITION AND DISPLAY. In this Peddler’s Village annual event, the crafters of handmade quilts compete for over $1,400 in prizes. (215) 794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com
Through April 13, 2008
CECILIA BEAUX, AMERICAN FIGURE PAINTER. This exhibition, making its first stop at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, is the first critical examination of the beloved Philadelphia-born artist and features nearly 85 oil paintings, works on paper and decorative objects that examine the artist’s place in American art history. (215) 972-7600, www.pafa.org
Through April 20, 2008
IDENTITY: AN EXHIBITION OF YOU. Guests to The Franklin Institute can challenge the way they think about themselves physically, psychologically and socially in this exhibition. (215) 448-1200, www.fi.edu
Through April 20, 2008
LEONARD BERSTEIN FESTIVAL. These performances by The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Kimmel Center celebrate the 90th anniversary of the birth of the iconic American composer and conductor. (215) 893-1999, www.philorch.org
Through April 21, 2008
SOUND ALL AROUND. Members of The Philadelphia Orchestra and award-winning storyteller Charlotte Blake Alston introduce young children to musical instruments and themes in this interactive series at the Academy of Music and The Baldwin School. (215) 893-1999, www.philorch.org
Through April 27, 2008
ENDS OF THE EARTH: FROM POLAR BEARS TO PENGUINS. This 6,000-square-foot exhibition at The Academy of Natural Sciences features more than 30 display areas, including interactive games and authentic articles that take visitors from the North Pole to the South Pole. (215) 299-1000, www.ansp.org
April 3-15, 2008
PHILADELPHIA FILM FESTIVAL. The week-long festival showcases the best in independent and foreign cinema in theaters throughout Philadelphia. (267) 765-9700, www.phillyfests.com
April 4-6, 2008
PARADISE CITY ART SHOW. This award-winning traveling art show at the 33rd Street Armory showcases the nation’s most prominent artists through large-scale sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, painting and more. (800) 511-9725, www.paradisecityarts.com
April 12-15, 2008
THE PHILADELPHIA ANTIQUES SHOW. During this annual event, dealers from across the U.S. gather to display their unique finds at The Navy Yard. (610) 902-2109, www.philaantiques.com
April 16-June 1, 2008
GO, DOG. GO! This family-friendly musical at award-winning Arden Theatre Company offers a fresh take on P.D. Eastman’s beloved book. (215) 922-1122, www.ardentheatre.org
April 17-19, 2008
PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY. This performance at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts showcases some of Taylor’s masterpieces, including Promethean Fire, his ode to 9/11. (215) 898-3900, www.pennpresents.org
April 18-27, 2008
COPPÉLIA. Ballet’s greatest comedy returns to the Merriam Theater. This timeless story of a young couple battling between worlds of realism and idealism is simple, charming and laugh-out-loud funny. (215) 336-2000, www.paballet.org
April 24-26, 2008
THE PENN RELAYS. High school and college track stars compete at Franklin Field during the oldest collegiate meet in the nation. (215) 898-6145, www.thepennrelays.com
April 25-September 1, 2008
NATURE’S CASTLES. Longwood Gardens’ spectacular treehouse exhibition will inspire the nature lover, craftsperson and kid in everyone. Guests can climb and explore large-scale treehouses made by the country’s best designers. (610) 388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org
April 26-27, 2008
NEW HOPE CELEBRATES FILM FESTIVAL. This event includes public viewings of 15-20 GLBT-related (gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender) films, including the Academy Award-winning Freeheld, plus free educational seminars led by prominent film industry professionals. www.newhopecelebrates.com
April 26-August 31, 2008
ELLIOTT ERWITT: DOG DOGS. The James A. Michener Art Museum in Doylestown presents this humorous and insightful exhibition exploring the quirky relationships between dogs and their owners. It includes more than 60 black-and-white photographs taken by American photojournalist Elliott Erwitt between 1946 and 2000. (215) 340-9800, www.michenerartmuseum.org
April 28-May 4, 2008
EQUALITY FORUM. This week-long festival celebrates the cultural and political legacy of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community and includes more than 50 events by 75 regional, national and international organizations. (215) 732-3378, www.equalityforum.com
April 30-June 1, 2008
EURYDICE. At The Wilma Theater, this modern tale of loss and love tells the classic myth of Orpheus, retold from the heroine’s point of view. Eurydice is to marry to her true love, Orpheus, but with a tragic misstep she is plummeted into the underworld while Orpheus tries to rescue her. (215) 546-7824, www.wilmatheater.org
MAY 2008
Through May 2008
REALLY ROSIE. This new exhibition at The Rosenbach Museum & Library explores beloved children’s author Maurice Sendak’s collaborative project with singer-songwriter Carole King and includes drawings, animation cels, music, manuscripts, film and more. (215) 732-1600, www.rosenbach.org
Through May 4, 2008
STAR WARS: WHERE SCIENCE MEETS IMAGINATION. This 10,000 square-foot innovation exhibition at The Franklin Institute explores the fantasy technologies depicted in the movie and the real science behind them. (215) 448-1200, www.fi.edu
Through May 11, 2008
BASEBALL AS AMERICA. The National Constitution Center hosts this first major exhibition to examine the relationship between baseball and American culture. It includes highlights such as the Doubleday Ball from baseball’s mythic first game in 1839, Jackie Robinson’s 1956 Brooklyn Dodgers jersey and “Shoeless” Joe Jackson’s shoes. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org
Through May 18, 2008
FRIDA KAHLO. Organized in celebration of the centenary of the artist’s birth, this exhibition of more than 40 paintings at the Philadelphia Museum of Art focuses on Frida Kahlo’s extraordinary self-portraits. Also on view are portraits and still-life paintings in which Kahlo projects her passions, both personal and political, onto other people’s likenesses or everyday objects. (215) 763-8100, www.philamuseum.org
Through May 18, 2008
GIJS BAKKER AND JEWELRY. The Philadelphia Art Alliance presents this exhibition of more than 100 pieces of jewelry designed by Gijs Bakker, a pioneer in the field of jewelry design who raised jewelry from its purely decorative status to a meaningful position in the world of art and design. (215) 545-4302, www.philartalliance.org
Through May 18, 2008
DEEP: NEW PAINTINGS BY VINCENT ROMANIELLO. On view at the Philadelphia Art Alliance Romaniello’s abstract paintings draw inspiration from images culled from spacecraft and satellites that illustrate human activity on the planet. (215) 545-4302, www.philartalliance.org
Through May 31, 2008
ARE WE DRESSED YET? The Mercer Museum presents a collection of 18th-, 19th- and 20th-century accessories owned by Bucks County residents as well as hands-on activities and interactive games. (215) 345-0210, www.mercermuseum.org
May 1-4, 2008
BLACK LILY FILM & MUSIC FESTIVAL. Taking place throughout the city, this second annual festival celebrates the artistry of female musicians and filmmakers and aims to increase the awareness of their value. (215) 925-9114, ext. 15, www.blacklily.com
May 3, 2008
CITY CHASE. This unique urban adventure requires teams of two to use teamwork, resourcefulness and determination to find challenges scattered throughout the city. City Chase turns Philadelphia into an interactive playground and focuses on the journey rather than the destination. Participants learn about the area, their teammate and themselves as they enjoy a day of fun, adventure and discovery through an original and memorable urban experience. (312) 335-9596, www.citychaseusa.com
May 3-4, 2008
STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL. Strawberries of all sorts, live entertainment and pie-eating contests are just a couple of the festivities at this free annual event at Peddler’s Village. (215) 794-4000, www.peddlersvillage.com
May 4, 2008
BROAD STREET RUN. The 29th annual run, which raises money for the American Cancer Society, will span 10 miles from Olney to South Philadelphia. The two days before the event, runners and spectators alike can head to Lincoln Financial Field to enjoy the Expo, which includes runner information, vendors, face painting and refreshments. (215) 683-3594, www.broadstreetrun.com
May 4, 7, 9, 10-11, 2008
THE POPULAR VOTE. Peter Nero and the Philly Pops® invite audiences to vote for their favorite selections, composers and genres throughout the season. After the tally, Peter Nero closes the season with a program based on POPular votes at the Kimmel Center. (215) 893-1999, www.phillypops.org
May 6-April 30, 2008
THERE’S A MYSTERY THERE: SENDAK ON SENDAK. At The Rosenbach Museum & Library, this major retrospective of more than 130 pieces from the museum’s vast Maurice Sendak collection—the largest in the world—features original artwork, rare sketches, never-before seen working materials and interview footage. (215) 732-1600, www.rosenbach.org
May 8-June 1, 2008
KOOZA. This Cirque du Soleil show returns to Philadelphia under the trademark Grand Chapiteau and combines two circus traditions—acrobatic performance and the art of clowning. www.cirquedusoleil.com
May 9-11, 2008
LIBERTY STAMPEDE RODEO. This inaugural event includes dances at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel and traditional rodeo happenings like bull riding, bronc riding and barrel racing at the Devon Show Grounds. (888) 321-3603, www.libertygra.org
May 10, 2008
DAD VAIL REGATTA. The largest collegiate regatta in the world takes place on the Schuylkill River. (215) 542-1443, www.dadvail.org
May 10- June 1, 2008
107TH ANNUAL STUDENT EXHIBITION. The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the country’s oldest and largest art museum and school, previews the works of third- and fourth-year art students during this annual exhibition. (215) 972-7600, www.pafa.org
May 13-July 13, 2008
LES MISERABLES. In the finale to the Walnut Street Theatre’s 199th season, this all-new adaptation of the Broadway blockbuster tells a soaring tale of love and redemption beloved by audiences around the world. (215) 574-3550, www.walnutstreettheatre.org
May 14-15, 2008
RITTENHOUSE SQUARE FLOWER MARKET. In its 94th year, this event allows visitors to enjoy entertainment, eat lunch and purchase plants, flowers and herbs to raise awareness and money for children’s health and welfare organizations in the Philadelphia area. (215) 569-3284
May 16-18, 2008
5TH ANNUAL GAY PRIDE WEEKEND. This New Hope, Bucks County event includes the New Hope Pride Parade, the Family Forum, the “Decade an Hour” Dance and the “Sing Out Loud and Proud” Concert. Proceeds benefit national and local charities. www.newhopecelebrates.com
May 17-18, 2008
SORRENTO CHEESE 9TH STREET ITALIAN MARKET FESTIVAL. This annual block party features live entertainment, games and food booths plus the Italian Market’s dazzling array of homemade sausages, delicious cannolis, imported meats and cheeses, luscious cappuccino, butcher-cut beef and poultry, specialty cookware and fresh pastas. (215) 545-4543, www.9thstreetitalianmarketfestival.com
May 22-June 1, 2008
THE 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, www.thedevonhorseshow.com
May 24-26, 2008
CAPTAIN MORGAN’S JAM ON THE RIVER. Memorial Day’s biggest party brings the best of rock and blues music to Penn’s Landing. (215) 336-2000, www.jamontheriver.com
May 24-26, 2008
BRANDYWINE RIVER MUSEUM ANTIQUES SHOW. Outstanding furniture, glass, metalware, ceramics, folk art, quilts and other fine antiques from across the nation are featured at the
Brandywine River Museum. (610) 388-2700, www.brandywinemuseum.org
May 24-September 28, 2008
GREGOR MENDEL: PLANTING THE SEEDS OF GENETICS. Visitors to The Academy of Natural Sciences can learn the dramatic story and explore the experiments of the brilliant 19th-century friar who became the father of modern genetics. (215) 299-1000, www.ansp.org
May 24-November 2, 2008
REAL PIRATES: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE WHDAH. This exhibition at The Franklin Institute tells the compelling true tale of a real pirate ship that started out as a slave ship in 1715. (215) 448-1200, www.fi.edu
JUNE 2008
Through June 15, 2008
THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE: THE BETRAYAL OF HUMANITY. The Battleship New Jersey presents this traveling multimedia exhibition, which examines the history of the Holocaust and its lasting legacy. (856) 966-1652, www.battleshipnewjersey.org
June 6-14, 2008
CARNIVAL OF ANIMALS. The Pennsylvania Ballet’s season comes to a fabulous finish at the Academy of Music with the company premiere of this critically acclaimed piece. A large ensemble tells the story of a young boy who spends the night in New York’s Museum of Natural History. (215) 893-1999, www.paballet.org
June 7, 2008
PETER, PAUL & MARY. The folk group that brought fame to a magic dragon performs at the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. (215) 893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org
June 8, 2008
LGBT PRIDE PARADE AND FESTIVAL. This year’s annual event celebrating gay pride takes place during International Gay and Lesbian Pride Month. (215) 875-9288, www.phillypride.org
June 8, 2008
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP. Cyclists compete against each other and climb the steep Manayunk “wall” during this annual event. (215) 676-0390, www.procyclingtour.com
June 12-28, 2008
GAY AND LESBIAN THEATRE FESTIVAL. Venues throughout the city host new plays, musicals and revues by or about members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community during the 5th annual Gay and Lesbian Theatre Festival. (215) 627-6483, www.philagaylesbiantheatrefest.org
June 13-15, 2008
FLAG FESTIVAL. Besides the annual Flag Day ceremony held at the Betsy Ross House, this year’s inaugural citywide festival will include a street fair, flag displays, book signings, music, food and crafts. (215) 686-1252, www.betsyrosshouse.org
June 13-October 25, 2008
THE AFRICAN PRESENCE IN MÉXICO. The African American Museum in Philadelphia showcases the most comprehensive project ever organized about African contributions to Mexican culture through three exhibitions: The African Presence in México: From Yanga to the Present; Roots, Resistance and Recognition; and Common Goals, Common Struggles and Common Ground. (215) 574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org
June 16-20, 2008
BLOOMSDAY. The Rosenbach Museum & Library commemorates the day on which novel hero Leopold Bloom made his “odyssey” through Dublin in Ulysses with a week-long festival of programs. (215) 732-1600, www.rosenbach.org
June 17-July 13, 2008
OPRAH WINFREY PRESENTS THE COLOR PURPLE. This stirring musical at the Academy of Music is based on Alice Walker’s award-winning novel, which tells the story of a woman named Celie who finds her voice in the world. (215) 893-1999, www.kimmelcenter.org
June 19-22, 2008
U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS – GYMNASTICS. The country’s top gymnasts showcase their talents at the Wachovia Center as they vie for berths on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team. (800) 298-4200, www.comcasttix.com
June 20-22, 2008
POPPED! FESTIVAL. The three-day outdoor festival features local and national musicians from different genres. In addition to providing great entertainment, this second annual event also promotes sustainability by going green. www.poppedphiladelphia.org
June 20-22, 2008
WEST OAK LANE JAZZ AND ARTS FESTIVAL. This 5th annual festival includes three days of free, non-stop music with more than 65 bands on four outdoor stages, along with arts and crafts vendors and fun activities for the whole family. www.westoaklanefestival.com
June 20-22, 2008
PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE TRIATHLON. participants run, bike and swim through the trails of Fairmount Park and the slow-moving waters of the Schuylkill River. (215) 517-4989, www.phillytri.com
June 28-September 21, 2008
AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MASTERS. Held at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, this exhibition will include 50-75 works from both their own collection and the Bank of America collection. Some of the influential artists featured include Bartlett, Francis, Katz, Kelly, LeWitt, Lichtenstein, Pollock, Porter, Rauschenberg, Stella, Warhol and more. (215) 972-7600, www.pafa.org
JULY 2008
July 4, 2008
SUNOCO WELCOME AMERICA! In honor of the nation’s birthday, this annual celebration is a four-day party with free events for all ages throughout the city. (215) 683-2200, www.americasbirthday.com
July 10-21, 2008
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL GAY & LESBIAN FILM FESTIVAL. This 14th annual 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, www.phillyfests.org
July 26-October 19, 2008
AKA: 100 YEARS OF SERVICE. The African American Museum in Philadelphia highlights the contributions of the country’s first Black sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha. AKA has sponsored projects addressing education, the arts, the crusade for human rights and more, and its distinguished members include Rosa Parks, Gladys Knight, Toni Morrison, Maya Angelou and Alicia Keys. (215) 574-0380, www.aampmuseum.org
AUGUST 2008
August 15-17, 2008
PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL. In its 47th year, Philadelphia’s answer to Woodstock attracts musicians, storytellers and craftspeople for a weekend of song and merriment in Schwenksville. (215) 242-0150, www.folkfest.org
August 29-September 13, 2008
PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL AND PHILLY FRINGE. For two weeks of artistic pleasure, avant-garde performance meets street theater throughout the city. (215) 413-9006,
www.livearts-fringe.org
SEPTEMBER 2008
Through September 14, 2008
COUNTERPOINT: ANTHROPOLOGY AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN NEW GUINEA. At the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Austin Supers’ vivid color photographs of Papua New Guinea natives are accompanied by written commentary by anthropologist Stuart Kirsch. (215) 898-4000, www.museum.upenn.edu
September 17, 2008-January 20, 2009
HEADED TO THE WHITE HOUSE. This exhibition at the National Constitution Center guides citizens on the path to the presidency, including the primaries, conventions, Election Day and inauguration, through multimedia, interactive and theatrical components. (215) 409-6700, www.constitutioncenter.org
September 19-November 1, 2008
TERROR BEHIND THE WALLS. Thrill-seekers celebrate the Halloween season at Eastern State Penitentiary for a spooky haunted house inside an abandoned prison. (215) 236-3300, www.easternstate.org
OCTOBER 2008
Through October 31, 2008
TREASURED MEMORIES: SCRAPBOOKS, KEEPSAKES & SOUVENIRS. This new exhibition at Pennypacker Mills, a historic mansion in Schwenksville, features a collection of fascinating memorabilia saved by the Pennypacker family from special occasions, trips and even murder trials a century ago. (610) 287-9349, www.historicsites.montcopa.org
October 4, 2008
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL. More than 100 teams race fiberglass dragon boats, complete with heads and tails, on a 500-meter course on the Schuylkill River during this annual fall event, which draws thousands of participants and spectators. (610) 642-2333, www.philadragonboatfestival.com
October 12, 2008
OUTFEST. Part of the National Coming Out Day Festival, this is the largest event of its kind in the world. (215) 875-9288, www.phillypride.org
October 17-19, 2008
USARTISTS: AMERICAN FINE ART SHOW. Dozens of fine art galleries gather for an art expo and sale benefiting the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts at the 33rd Street Armory. (215) 972-7639, www.usartists.org
NOVEMBER 2008
November 7-9, 2008
TREASURES…FROM THE SILK ROAD TO THE SANTE FE TRAIL. The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents this show and sale of exceptional fine art, antiques and textiles from Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas. (215) 898-9213, www.museum.upenn.edu/treasures
November 13-16, 2008
PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM OF ART CRAFT SHOW. Handmade textiles, jewelry and housewares of the highest quality are on view and for sale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. (215) 684-7930, www.philamuseum.org/pmacraft
November 27, 2008
THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE. Channel 6 ABC and Boscov’s sponsor Philadelphia’s annual Thanksgiving parade down the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. (215) 581-4507, www.wpvi.com
November 28, 2008-March
BLUE CROSS RIVERRINK. The Blue Cross RiverRink on Philadelphia’s waterfront at Penn’s Landing opens for its 15th season. (215) 925-RINK, www.riverrink.com
November 2008 (TBD)
FIRST PERSON FESTIVAL OF MEMOIR AND DOCUMENTARY ART. Taking place at various venues throughout the city, this 10-day festival celebrates its fourth year as the only event in the nation dedicated to art based on real-life experiences. The event features more than 25 performances, screenings and interactive workshops by local and nationally known artists. (267) 402-2055, www.firstpersonfestival.org
November 2008 (TBD)
A LONGWOOD GARDENS CHRISTMAS. Thousands of poinsettias, towering Christmas trees and fragrant flowers transform Longwood Gardens’ indoor gardens, where concerts usually take place. Outside, 420,000 lights glitter in the trees, and fountains dance to seasonal music. (610) 388-1000, www.longwoodgardens.org
DECEMBER 2008
December 2008 (TBD)
THE NUTCRACKER. The Pennsylvania Ballet’s season at the Academy of Music features its annual performance of the classic holiday ballet. (215) 551-7000, www.paballet.org
JANUARY 2009
January 1, 2009
MUMMERS PARADE. Thousands of decorative strutters kick off the New Year by marching up Broad Street in this festive day-long event that ends with the Fancy Brigade Finale at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. www.phillymummers.com
ONGOING ACTIVITIES
Every Friday and Saturday
SONICVISION. Shown at The Franklin Institute Science Museum’s Fels Planetarium, SonicVision blends today’s popular music by artists such as Coldplay, Moby and The Flaming Lips with the visual artistry of animation and video. (215) 448-1200, www.fi.edu
Every Friday
ART AFTER 5. Friday evenings are something to talk about at the Philadelphia Museum of Art with this weekly series of eclectic mix of world and jazz music. (215) 763-8100, www.philamuseum.org
First Friday Each Month
FIRST FRIDAY. In Old City, dozens of the city’s premier galleries keep their doors open late and provide free refreshments. (215) 965-9200, www.oldcityarts.org
First Saturday Each Month
FIRST SATURDAY GALLERY TOURS. More than 50 galleries, museums, shops, theaters and hotels in Old City present exhibitions and discussions. (215) 625-9200, www.oldcityarts.org
First Saturday Each Month
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR OF CRUISER OLYMPIA. Take a tour of the 1892 cruiser and learn about the ship docked outside of the Independence Seaport Museum. (215) 413-8658, www.phillyseaport.org
Second Thursday Each Month
NIGHT SKIES IN THE OBSERVATORY. Star gazers join Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts of The Franklin Institute Science Museum to look into the sky to see different planets and stars each month. (215) 448-1200, www.fi.edu
The Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation (GPTMC) makes Philadelphia and The Countryside® a premier destination through marketing and image building that increases business and promotes the region’s vitality. For more information about travel to Philadelphia, visit www.gophila.com or call the Independence Visitor Center, located in Independence National Historical Park, at (800) 537-7676.
Note to Editors: For photos of Greater Philadelphia, visit our Photo Gallery.
CONTACT:
Caroline Bean, GPTMC
(215) 599-7433, caroline@gptmc.com
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