Archive for the ‘Around the Town’ Category
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Philadelphia International Children’s Festival
From April 30 through May 6, 2006, the Children’s Festival, “renowned for its superior level of artistic excellence and for its presentation of provocative artists and international art forms”, returns for its 22nd year and covers both the indoor and outdoor areas of the Annenberg Center. Visit the website for ticket information and for a [...]
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What to Wear Where
Starting April 20, 2006, Pennypacker Mills in Schwenksville presents What to Wear Where. This exhibit explores the fashion on women from 1890 to 1915, and what was worn to the beach or ballroom, tea or opera, shopping, school or work. Vintage clothing exhibit is open during regular museum hours at no charge.
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Philadelphia Antiques Show
The 2006 Philadelphia Antiques Show celebrates its 45th anniversary and is “recognized as the finest American antiques and decorative arts show in the [...]
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Playlist
Playlist invites you to bring your iPod or other MP3 player and share your favorite 15 minute set. Show off your collection of rarities, remixes, imports, or crowd-pleasing classics. Playlist Philadelphia takes place at 8 pm on the first Monday of the month at The Khyber. 21+ and Free.
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Women in Ancient Egypt
In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 28 March at 6 pm Dr. Jennifer Wegner, Research Specialist in Penn Museum’s Egyptian Section, examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s [...]
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Women in the Courts of the Ancient Maya
In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 14 March at 6 pm Simon Martin, Research Specialist in Penn Museum’s American Section, examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, [...]
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Women, Gender and Sexuality in Ancient Iraq
In March, the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology hosts the free four-part Tuesday-night series “Spotlight on Women in the World.” On 14 March at 6 pm Dr. Jerrold Cooper of Johns Hopkins University examines issues such as virginity, marriage, adultery, prostitution, the role of palace and elite women, women’s work, and cultic [...]
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The Schuylkill Challenge and Phat Philly Phlyer
Cycling groups from the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University co-host collegiate bicycle racing in Fairmount Park this weekend: Schuylkill Challenge on 11 March from 8 am to 4 pm; and Phat Philly Phlyer on 12 March from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Participants can register online.
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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, hosted by St. Patrick’s Day Observance Association, honors the religious and cultural Irish celebration on Sunday 12 March. The route follows Broad from Washington to City Hall, then up the Parkway to 22nd. CBS 3 (KYW) airs the parade live from 12:30–3:30 pm.
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Don’t Let Your History Be A Mystery
On 12 March from 3-6 pm at Art on the Avenue at 38th and Lancaster, Christine McGraw and Melissa Talley Palmer host a networking event celebrating women.