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TOURS OF FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA LOCATIONS
All tours will begin at Parkway Central, Executive Board Room.
Seats are limited. RSVP to rsvp@freelibrary.org or 215-814-3520.
Ignatius Wang, AIA, distinguished architect, founder of UCI Architects, Inc. and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director, invite you to explore the vibrant Free Library locations in the heart of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
Mr. Wang will lead ten tours of various branch library locations during the months of April through July. The tours will allow the community to explore the vibrant branch library locations in the heart of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and will be organized into three-to-four branches as part of each tour.
The Free Library of Philadelphia system is composed of 54 locations throughout the City, including Parkway Central, three regional libraries, 49 neighborhood branches, and the Free Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
UCI Architects, Inc. has extensive experience in library design including a multi-year renovation and modernization of over twenty branch libraries for the Free Library of Philadelphia that provided UCI Architects, Inc. the opportunity to implement their theories in library design. The key factor in their design approach is to integrate the latest technology while creating an open, welcoming environment for all ages while providing an intimate, child-scaled story area in response to the emphasis on ‘Children Learning.’
FAR NORTHEAST
Wednesday, April 18
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Katharine Drexel, Torresdale, Welsh Road
NORTHEAST
Wednesday, April 25
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Bustleton, Fox Chase, Northeast Regional
LOWER NORTHEAST
Tuesday, May 1
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Bushrod, Frankford, Lawncrest
NORTH
Monday, May 21
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Branches visited: McPherson Square, Nicetown-Tioga, Richmond
NORTHWEST (A)
Thursday, May 31
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: David Cohen Ogontz .Joseph E. Coleman, Northwest Regional, Logan
SOUTHWEST
Thursday, June 21
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Eastwick, Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional, Paschalville
WEST
Monday, June 25
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Charles L. Durham, Haddington, Haverford, Overbrook Park
SOUTH
Wednesday, June 27
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Fumo Family Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, South Philly Hot Spot, Whitman
NORTH
Thursday, July 19
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Cecil B. Moore, Fishtown Community, Ramonita G. de Rodriguez
NORTHWEST (B)
Monday, July 30
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Roxborough, Wadsworth, West Oak Lane |
| May 1st, 2012 (Tue) |
6:00 PM |
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Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, & Politics
A 10-part lecture series, featuring talks by distinguished local scholars. This fascinating and entertaining series is a great way to discover the history of Philadelphia's built environment. The series explores our city's diverse architectural styles, population changes, advances in building technologies, and the personalities behind our greatest building projects. Find out why Philadelphia became the unique city it is today and how we influenced our nation!
10 Consecutive Tuesday Evenings, March 06 - May 08, 6-8pm
May 01 - Misfits and Heroes (William Whittaker, Curator, Architectural Archives at the University of Pennsylvania)
May 08 - Ed Bacon and the Future of Philadelphia (Scott Gabriel Knowles, PhD, Drexel University)
*Those who complete this lecture series are invited to apply to be tour guides at both the Center for Architecture and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia!
$250 General Public, $200 Members, $100 Students (w/valid ID) & Associate Members
Registration required: http://www.PhiladelphiaCFA.org
Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA |
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CULTIVATED FLOWERS AND PASSAGES OF TIME: EXPLORING 18TH-CENTURY PHILADELPHIA WHOLE CLOTH QUILT AND NEEDLEWORK MOTIFS
Presented by Stenton
Bring a bag lunch and join us at Stenton for a Lunch and Learn Series lecture led by Stenton’s Curator, Laura Keim. This colorfully illustrated talk will explore some of the motifs found in Philadelphia’s 18th-century quilts and needlework. Following the discussion, a tour will feature quilts and needlework from Stenton’s collection.
Free
RSVP: 215-329-7312 or programs@stenton.org
4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia |
| May 3rd, 2012 (Thu) |
6:00 PM |
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“Just the Facts” at the Paul Robeson House
Analysis of Pennsylvania Primary Election 2012 with guest speaker Anthony Jackson, Esq. “Just the Facts” is a series of non-partisan issue forums designed to provide essential information,networking opportunities, knowledge and increased resources to build a better community.
Free, reservation required to francesaulston@hotmail.com
4951 Walnut Street |
| May 4th, 2012 (Fri) |
5:30 PM |
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ELEGANT THINGS & VILE USES: THE CIVIL WAR AND THE UNITED STATES CAPITOL BUILDING
By the time the first shots were fired at Fort Sumter in 1861, the United States Capitol building had been under construction for more than a decade. The new Senate and House wings remained unfinished and the great dome rose to less than half its final height. The Great Civil War that would test whether the nation would survive was a trial also for the building itself, and its long-suffering Philadelphia architect, Thomas Ustick Walter. Based on original drawings, photographs, prints and the architect’s own diaries and letters, this exhibition focuses on the architectural, engineering, political, artistic, military and family challenges Walter faced during the war years.
Gallery Exhibition- April 9 - May 18, 2012
Gallery hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday; first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Gallery Talks by Curator Bruce Laverty
April 11, 3:00 p.m.
April 26, 5:30 p.m.
May 4, 5:30 p.m.
Each gallery talk will be limited to 30 attendees.
RSVP: 215-925-2688 or sgallo@PhilaAthenaeum.org
Athenaeum of Philadelphia, 219 S. 6th St, Philadelphia |
| May 5th, 2012 (Sat) |
2:00 PM |
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Jane Jacobs Walk - Around Washington Square
The Preservation Alliance's 2012 Walking Tour season will feature a tour for Jane Jacobs Walk, an annual commemoration of the birthday of the great urban thinker Jane Jacobs (1916-2006), with a brief “birthday party” followed by a FREE guided walking tour. Jane Jacobs Walk honors the legacy and ideas of urban activist and writer Jane Jacobs (The Death and Life of Great American Cities) who championed the interests of local residents and pedestrians over a car-centered approach to planning.
FREE
Meet at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, center of Washington Square Park
http://preservationalliance.com/events/walking_tours.php |
| May 6th, 2012 (Sun) |
2:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Savery & Scheetz, Architects, A Walking Tour
The Lower Merion Conservancy’s Historic Preservation Lecture Series presents a walking tour of the Bala Cynwyd homes of locally notable architects Savery & Scheetz, led by William Whitaker of the Architectural Archive of the University of Pennsylvania.
$35-$40 www.lmconservancy.org 610.645.9030
Woman’s Club of Bala Cynwyd, 382 Bala Avenue, Bala Cynwyd |
| May 6th, 2012 (Sun) |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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2nd Annual Uptown Drum for the Run
The Uptown Entertainment and Development Corporation in conjunction with Philadelphia’s premier percussionists, presents the 2nd Annual Uptown Drum for the Run to highlight the progress made on the Uptown Theater renovations and cheer on the 50,000 runners in the 2012 Blue Cross Broad Street Run. Drummers this year include, Bobby Artis, Terry Biggs, Baba Joe Bryant, Wade Dowling, Robert Kenyatta, Duke Wilson and others.
Free
2229 N. Broad Street
http://www.philadelphiauptowntheatre.org/ |
| May 6th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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THE OVERBROOK FARMS OPEN HOUSE TOUR AND TEA
Each spring the Overbrook Farms Open House Tour and Tea offers visitors a peek inside of magnificent buildings in this celebrated community. From extraordinary private homes to notable historic churches, the self guided walking tour acquaints visitors with the outstanding architecture of this planned turn-of-the-century railroad suburb.
This event features a formal tea held at Ivy Hall, an elegant Federal style mansion with paired chimneys, Palladian windows, and a grand ballroom. Proceeds from this event support the civic and community initiatives of the Overbrook Farms Club.
$25
Tickets: www.overbrookfarmsclub.org
Reservations can also be purchased on the day of the tour ($30) at the Overbrook Train Station (63rd Street at City Avenue)
215-477-9250 |
| May 7th, 2012 (Mon) |
6:30 PM |
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Architecture in Film
This series, which screens films that explore ideas and themes on architecture and architects, is hosted by John DeFazio, AIA (Architect & Associate Professor @ Drexel University) and Nick Groch, Assoc. AIA. Discussion is encouraged.
Join us before every film at 6:30pm for a wine and cheese reception and introduction to the film. Film screening starts at 7:15.
$5 Suggested donation at the door.
The schedule for the 2012 season is as follows:
Monday, February 6 - Mon Oncle (1958, Jacques Tati)
Monday, March 5 - The Architecture of Doom (1999, Peter Cohen)
Monday, April 2 - Strangers When We Meet (1960, Richard Quine)
Monday, May 7 - Philip Johnson: Diary of an Eccentric Architect (1996, Barbara Wolf) + selected short films by Charles & Ray Eames (1945-1970, Charles & Ray Eames)
Monday, June 4 - Brazil (1985, Terry Gilliam)
Philadelphia Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch Street, Philadelphia
philadelphiacfa.org |
| May 8th, 2012 (Tue) |
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Preservation Achievement Awards Luncheon
The Preservation Alliance's Preservation Achievement Awards luncheon, celebrated every May, Preservation Month, is an annual celebration of the individuals, organizations, businesses and projects that exemplify outstanding achievement in the field of historic preservation throughout the region. The annual luncheon is the largest gathering of preservationists in the region.
Crystal Team Room, Wanamaker Building
http://preservationalliance.com/events/luncheon/luncheon.php |
| May 8th, 2012 (Tue) |
6:00 PM |
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Building Philadelphia: Architecture, History, & Politics
A 10-part lecture series, featuring talks by distinguished local scholars. This fascinating and entertaining series is a great way to discover the history of Philadelphia's built environment. The series explores our city's diverse architectural styles, population changes, advances in building technologies, and the personalities behind our greatest building projects. Find out why Philadelphia became the unique city it is today and how we influenced our nation!
10 Consecutive Tuesday Evenings, March 06 - May 08, 6-8pm
May 01 - Misfits and Heroes (William Whittaker, Curator, Architectural Archives at the University of Pennsylvania)
May 08 - Ed Bacon and the Future of Philadelphia (Scott Gabriel Knowles, PhD, Drexel University)
*Those who complete this lecture series are invited to apply to be tour guides at both the Center for Architecture and the Preservation Alliance of Greater Philadelphia!
$250 General Public, $200 Members, $100 Students (w/valid ID) & Associate Members
Registration required: http://www.PhiladelphiaCFA.org
Center for Architecture, 1218 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA |
| May 9th, 2012 (Wed) |
6:00 PM |
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Historic Preservation Day in Tacony
Come learn about the history of Torresdale Ave in Tacony and how it’s changed over the last 125 years. The program will feature an exhibition of photographs of Torresdale Avenue and a slideshow presentation from neighborhood historian Lou Iatarola, Jr of the Tacony Historical Society and will include never-before seen photos of the Avenue from the Historical Society’s archives.
The Design Team of the Historic Tacony Revitalization Project will provide information about design guidelines and the upcoming façade grant program to restore historic commercial buildings on the Avenue.
Light refreshments will be served.
Location: Tacony Free Library Branch, 6742 Torresdale Avenue
More info: Alex Balloon, Commercial Corridor Manager for the Tacony Community Development Corporation at alex@taconycdc.org or 215-501-7799. |
| May 10th, 2012 (Thu) |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
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Stenton Mansion Garden Party
The National Society of the Colonial Dames in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hosts this annual fundraiser in the historic gardens at Stenton. Delight in the blooming colonial revival garden
or marvel at the outstanding collections of the historic mansion.
$45
programs@stenton.org
215.329.7312
4601 N. 18th Street, Philadelphia |
| May 12th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
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PennPraxis at Ten: Where Should We Go and How Should We Grow?
PennPraxis turned 10 this year. To mark the occasion we are hosting a celebratory breakfast and panel discussion. To help us think about what the next ten years might hold for PennPraxis, we have invited a distinguished panel to discuss PennPraxis at Ten: Where Should We Go and How Should We Grow?
Panel
PennDesign Dean Marilyn Jordan Taylor
Harris Steinberg, FAIA, Executive Director, PennPraxis
Alex Krieger, professor in practice, Graduate School of Design Harvard University, and, principal, Chan Krieger NBBJ
Ken Greenberg, principal, Greenberg Consultants, and former director of urban design and architecture, City of Toronto
Inga Safforn, architecture critic, Philadelphia Inquirer, and current Loeb Fellow, Harvard University
PennPraxis has been honored to be part of the conversation about Philadelphia’s built environment over the past decade. From the Civic Vision for the Central Delaware through Green2015: An Action Plan for the First 500 Acres, we have been privileged to participate in a rich public discussion about what a 21st century Philadelphia looks like and how she responds to environmental challenges, employs quality urban design to support economic development and addresses issues of access and equity in the built environment.
Free
Registration required: http://www.design.upenn.edu/calendar/pennpraxis10
School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania
Meyerson Hall, Lower Gallery, 210 South 34th Street |
| May 13th, 2012 (Sun) |
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
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Trees of the Woodlands
Trees of the Woodlands: A Walking Tour Highlighting Some of the Beautiful and Historic Trees of the Woodlands
The Woodlands is home to one of the most significant collections of trees in the region. Spend the afternoon learning about the history of these trees and the ongoing work to preserve their important history. The tour will be led by David Hewitt and we will be walking extensively around the site, so wear comfortable shoes. David Hewitt is a botanist with an interest in cultivated landscapes and historic plants. He is a research associate in the Botany Department of the Academy of Natural Sciences and does freelance work researching and interpreting cultivated (and uncultivated) environments.
$15; Mothers are free in honor of Mother's Day
Reservations required: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3307152783
Woodlands Cemetery and Historic Mansion, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia |
| May 13th, 2012 (Sun) |
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
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The Organ Sanctuary of Jazz at Tindley Temple
Live jazz at historic Tindley Temple United Methodist Church.
$20
215.760.0390
750-762 S. Broad Street |
| May 15th, 2012 (Tue) |
10:00 AM |
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Lotta Talking, Little Walking: Explorations of Old Laurel Hill
Laurel Hill Cemetery is 78 acres of hilly, meandering, often uneven terrain, which can be challenging to tour. Walking will be sacrificed to the pleasures of talking in this tour of Laurel Hill’s most historic stones and stories in the North section of the site, just beyond its majestic Gatehouse entrance.
$12, free for seniors 65 and older
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
215.228.8200
3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia |
| May 15th, 2012 (Tue) |
6:00 PM |
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Historic Railroad Stations of the Main Line
Lecture on the historic stations between Overbrook and Rosemont, including recent preservation successes and future needs. The meaning of the stations’ architecture and how they
related to the Main Line as a whole will be illustrated through archival images, blueprints and present-day photographs and research.
$20-$25
www.lmconservancy.org 610.645.9030
Wynnewood Train Station, 75 E. Wynnewood Road |
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Coltrane Ascension Eve Fundraiser
The Church of St. Martin-in-the Fields at 8000 St. Martin's Lane will host Ascension Eve fundraiser to benefit the John Coltrane House of Philadelphia.
All are welcome to attend its Jazz Vespers Ascension Eve Service Wednesday, May 16 at 7pm.
Come to Chestnut Hill on Ascension Eve and Enjoy original jazz composition by local composer Stephen Tibbett.
The Church of St.-Martin-in-the Fields is donating the collection proceeds to help the John Coltrane House, Inc. raise money to make urgently needed repairs. http://www.johncoltranehouse.org/
For more information about the event, contact the Church via email at contactstm@stmartinec.org or by phone at 215 247 7466. |
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Historical Society of Pennsylvania Founder’s Award 2012
The Founder’s Award recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to history and the preservation of cultural heritage. This year’s honoree is Pulitzer Prize-winning author
David McCullough.
$300 and up
National Museum of American Jewish History, 5th and Market |
| May 17th, 2012 (Thu) |
5:30 PM |
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Logan In Full Bloom Spring Fundraiser
Logan Community Development Corporation invites you to its 2nd Annual Spring Fundraiser. The event offers delicious food, live Latin Jazz, and tours of historic Stenton and its Gardens!
Information/RSVP: Melissa Clark 215 302 1604 ext 100 or Melissa@LoganCDC.org
Stenton, 4601 North 18th Street, Philadelphia |
| May 17th, 2012 (Thu) |
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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The Next Generation of Manufacturing in Philadelphia
Urban sustainability requires a strong economy, and manufacturing is a crucial component of Philadelphia's economy. Urban manufacturing is surprisingly strong, green, and competitive as it adapts to worldwide economic change. This forum will describe the strengths and challenges of manufacturing in Philadelphia. Can Philadelphia's sustainability movement support policies and initiatives to strengthen urban manufacturing? More.
$5
Register: http://ANSPmanufacturing.eventbrite.com/
Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia |
| May 17th, 2012 (Thu) |
7:00 PM |
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The Schuylkill River: Past and Present
This Lower Merion Historical Society event is co-sponsored by the Lower Merion Conservancy This event presents the documentary “The Revolutionary River” about the history of the Schuylkill River, followed by discussions of current open space plants along its banks. Introduced by Kurt Zwikl, Executive Director of the Schuylkill River Heritage Area, the film will be followed by updates on the Manayunk Bridge and other initiatives of the Schuylkill Project by Kay Sykora, as well as information about the Lower Merion side from Jerry Francis and Lori Salganicoff. Proceeds to Benefit the Cynwyd Station Revitalization and the Schuylkill River Greenway Association.
$25, includes refreshments
http://www.lmconservancy.org/?d=4434129.84
Bryn Mawr Film Institute, 824 W. Lancaster Ave, Bryn Mawr |
| May 19th, 2012 (Sat) |
9:00 AM |
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5K Run/2-Mile Walk to benefit Rebuilding Together Philadelphia
Rebuilding Together Philadelphia brings volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of homeowners in need.
$20-$25
Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park (Northwestern Avenue,Chestnut Hill)
www.rebuildingphilly.org |
| May 19th, 2012 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Queen Village Open House and Garden Tour
Visit an array of houses dating from the 18th century to the twentieth century, traditional to contemporary styles, historic churches and community gardens.
$25
info@qvna.org 215.339.0975 |
| May 20th, 2012 (Sun) |
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
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Society Hill’s 34th Annual Open House and Garden Tour
Tickets are now on sale for this most enjoyable, self-guided tour of over ten private homes and gardens in one of our nation’s most historic neighborhoods. Imagine walking on the same brick sidewalks frequented by Thomas Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin! Each year, the Society Hill Tour offers a new selection of exceptional homes and gardens that range in style and décor from the 18th and 19th century periods to the most contemporary.
Dining With Discounts: After the tour, enjoy dinner at one of six fine area restaurants that offer a 15% discount exclusively for house tour ticket holders.
Sponsored by the Society Hill Civic Association in Center City Philadelphia, the tour’s proceeds are used for neighborhood improvement and beautification projects.
$30 in advance, $35 at the door
Tickets can also be purchased on the day of the tour at Old Pine Community Center, 401 Lombard Street, Philadelphia
Complimentary light refreshments Rest rooms available. Comfortable shoes encouraged.
More info: http://www.societyhillcivic.org/news/index.asp?NewsCategoryID=29
To purchase a ticket, to receive a brochure, or to get more information: 215-629-1288 or mattdejulio@aol.com.
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TOURS OF FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA LOCATIONS
ll tours will begin at Parkway Central, Executive Board Room.
Seats are limited. RSVP to rsvp@freelibrary.org or 215-814-3520.
Ignatius Wang, AIA, distinguished architect, founder of UCI Architects, Inc. and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director, invite you to explore the vibrant Free Library locations in the heart of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
Mr. Wang will lead ten tours of various branch library locations during the months of April through July. The tours will allow the community to explore the vibrant branch library locations in the heart of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and will be organized into three-to-four branches as part of each tour.
The Free Library of Philadelphia system is composed of 54 locations throughout the City, including Parkway Central, three regional libraries, 49 neighborhood branches, and the Free Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
UCI Architects, Inc. has extensive experience in library design including a multi-year renovation and modernization of over twenty branch libraries for the Free Library of Philadelphia that provided UCI Architects, Inc. the opportunity to implement their theories in library design. The key factor in their design approach is to integrate the latest technology while creating an open, welcoming environment for all ages while providing an intimate, child-scaled story area in response to the emphasis on ‘Children Learning.’
FAR NORTHEAST
Wednesday, April 18
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Katharine Drexel, Torresdale, Welsh Road
NORTHEAST
Wednesday, April 25
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Bustleton, Fox Chase, Northeast Regional
LOWER NORTHEAST
Tuesday, May 1
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Bushrod, Frankford, Lawncrest
NORTH
Monday, May 21
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Branches visited: McPherson Square, Nicetown-Tioga, Richmond
NORTHWEST (A)
Thursday, May 31
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: David Cohen Ogontz .Joseph E. Coleman, Northwest Regional, Logan
SOUTHWEST
Thursday, June 21
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Eastwick, Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional, Paschalville
WEST
Monday, June 25
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Charles L. Durham, Haddington, Haverford, Overbrook Park
SOUTH
Wednesday, June 27
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Fumo Family Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, South Philly Hot Spot, Whitman
NORTH
Thursday, July 19
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Cecil B. Moore, Fishtown Community, Ramonita G. de Rodriguez
NORTHWEST (B)
Monday, July 30
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Roxborough, Wadsworth, West Oak Lane |
| May 22nd, 2012 (Tue) |
6:30 PM |
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Bringing Sustainability Home: Do U.S. Policies Limit Smart Economic Growth?
Are our country's leaders forced to choose between economic competitiveness and sustainability? Is the United States missing an opportunity to turn sustainability into a smart economic pathway? Part of the Academy's series, "New Questions for an Old Planet," this program will highlight the crucial role of competitive and sustainable energy policies in our country's economic development.
$5, free for Academy members and students
Register: http://anspsustainability.eventbrite.com/
Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia |
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Bartram's Garden Medicinal Plants Living Exhibit
Please join Bartrams's Gardens for its Opening Reception
Celebrating its new living display of Medicinal Plants on Wednesday May 23 at 4:30p
Bartram's new medicinal plant garden has been enhanced to include all 21 of the plants described by John Bartram in 1751.
Fine refreshments will be served courtesy of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction & Barbara Scott Catering.
Please RSVP at mkatz@bartramsgarden.org
Bartram's Garden is located at 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia PA 19143 |
| May 23rd, 2012 (Wed) |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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VON LOUHR II RIBBON CUTTING AND NAMING CEREMONY
The Von Louhr II Ribbon Cutting and Naming Ceremony will proudly unveil ACHIEVEability's newly renovated and re-syndicated tax credit property, The Lawson Residences at Von Louhr. This $7 million project, which began in 2010, will come to completion in May 2012. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Von Louhr building. In maintaining the historical context of the building, ACHIEVEability’s renovation preserves the building’s original California Mission façade, ornate masonry and intricate woodwork. The renovation exemplifies ACHIEVEability’s belief in paying homage to the heritage of West Philadelphia while still focusing on the future. The building now boasts a completely overhauled HVAC system, providing central air to all 24 units, new Energy Star appliances, energy efficient windows and insulation, and a newly installed elevator to accommodate residents with disabilities, just to name a few. The Lawson Residences at Von Louhr will serve as a beacon for excellence in the ever growing and developing West Philadelphia community.
21 S. 61st Street, Philadelphia
http://www.achieveability.org/component/jcalpro/view/426.html |
| May 23rd, 2012 (Wed) |
5:30 PM |
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Wagner Members Reception
Annual Members Reception & Weeknights at the Wagner Annual Members Reception will follow the Weeknights at the Wagner lecture "Electrifying Philadelphia: Pageantry, Progress and Power in the City Beautiful" by Architectural Historian Dr. Aaron Wunsch, University of Pennsylvania. Lecture 5:30 to 7:00 PM, reception follows. http://www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org/syllabi%202011-12/ElectrifyingPhila.htm Wagner Free Institute of Science, 1700 West Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia |
| May 25th, 2012 (Fri) |
10:00 AM |
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Laurel Hill: The Hot Spots and Storied Plots
An overview of Laurel Hill Cemetery’s long and colorful history, which will include many of the marble masterpieces, stunning views and legendary stories of the landmark cemetery.
$5-$8
www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org 215.228.8200
3822 Ridge Avenue |
| May 27th, 2012 (Sun) |
12:00 PM |
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Laurel Hill MEMORIAL DAY PARADE, SERVICE AND RECEPTION
Presented by the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery & The General Meade Society
The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia in 1868. The entourage will gather at the resting place of General George Gordon Meade, hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, to perform the traditional service honoring all veterans who fell defending the nation. A wreath-laying, speeches and honor guards will enhance the ceremony. The event is co-sponsored by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia, the Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery, American Legion Post #405, Post #1 Society, Union League, and Anna M. Ross Camp #1, Sons of Union Veterans. Dr. Andy Waskie, president of the General Meade Society of Philadelphia, will serve as master of ceremonies.
Beer and full refreshments will be served after the service, and tours of Laurel Hill will be available.
Free, no reservations required.
Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia
215.228.8200
www.generalmeadesociety.org |
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Memorial Day Celebration in Historic Germantown
Join Historic Germantown: Freedom's Backyard this Memorial Day to celebrate those who fought for our nation's freedom in one of America's most historic neighborhoods.
Begin your day with a visit to the Hood Cemetery, located at 4901 Germantown Avenue. Located on land set aside in 1692 and formerly known as the Lower Burying Ground, Hood Cemetery is the final resting place to veterans of both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Guided tours will be offered at 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM.
Continue your celebration with a visit to the Concord School & Upper Burying Ground. Guided tours of the site will be given at 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM. Visitors will also have an opportunity to hear the ringing of the Concord School Bell at 2 PM in honor of those who have fought for our country and in celebration of the election of the new Board of Directors to the Concord School.
Refreshments will be available for purchase at the Concord School provided by the Grumblethorpe Youth Volunteers. These middle and high school students from 15 local schools assist with the Grumblethorpe's Farm Stand, tours, and events.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information call 215.844.1683.
Historic Germantown is a consortium of fifteen cultural and historic sites located in Northwest Philadelphia. Our members range from historic houses to an art museum and arboretum. The mission of Historic Germantown is to foster an appreciation of the diverse character and meaning of our cultural heritage in order to preserve and revitalize our community. To this end, we cooperate in providing knowledge and resources to help preserve Germantown's historic sites, interpret them to the public, and incorporate them into the life of the local community. For more information about Historic Germantown, visit www.freedomsbackyard.com. |
| May 28th, 2012 (Mon) |
12:00 PM |
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CHRIST CHURCH BURIAL GROUND SPECIAL MEMORIAL DAY OBSERVANCE
Observe the National Holiday at Christ Church Burial Ground, the final resting place of five Signers of the Declaration Of Independence, including Benjamin Franklin! The Benjamin Franklin American Legion Post #405 of the Union League will place a wreath representing the American Legion Post, all commemorating the services of all veterans.
Free, no reservations required.
5th & Arch St
http://www.christchurchphila.org/Historic-Christ-Church/Burial-Ground/59/ |
| May 29th, 2012 (Tue) |
6:00 PM |
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Builders of Lower Merion
The Lower Merion Conservancy looks at the Mahoney family who, through three generations, built much of the area. Event includes a slideshow of historic photographs and clippings from the Mahoney archives and a discussion with Ed Mahoney, who will provide family anecdotes from the perspective of one who has carried on the family tradition.
$20-$25
www.lmconservancy.org
610.645.9030
St. Matthias Parish, 128 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Bala Cynwyd |
| May 29th, 2012 (Tue) |
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM |
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POSTPONED Conversations on Yellow Fever
POSTPONED. A NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY.
The Conversations series continues with an exclusive opportunity to view the second episode from History Making Productions' Philadelphia: The Great Experiment. Yellow Fever 1793 explores a frightening time in Philadelphia history. Following the screening, producer Sam Katz will host a Q&A with physician Dr. Helen Koenig of Penn Medicine, an expert in infectious diseases, along with Rev. Mark Kelly Tyler of Mother Bethel AME Church, both of whom appear in the film.
$10; FREE for members
The Philadelphia History Museum, 15 South 7th Street, Philadelphia
http://www.philadelphiahistory.org/yellowfever |
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TOURS OF FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA LOCATIONS
ll tours will begin at Parkway Central, Executive Board Room.
Seats are limited. RSVP to rsvp@freelibrary.org or 215-814-3520.
Ignatius Wang, AIA, distinguished architect, founder of UCI Architects, Inc. and a member of the Board of Trustees of the Free Library of Philadelphia and Siobhan A. Reardon, President and Director, invite you to explore the vibrant Free Library locations in the heart of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods.
Mr. Wang will lead ten tours of various branch library locations during the months of April through July. The tours will allow the community to explore the vibrant branch library locations in the heart of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and will be organized into three-to-four branches as part of each tour.
The Free Library of Philadelphia system is composed of 54 locations throughout the City, including Parkway Central, three regional libraries, 49 neighborhood branches, and the Free Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
UCI Architects, Inc. has extensive experience in library design including a multi-year renovation and modernization of over twenty branch libraries for the Free Library of Philadelphia that provided UCI Architects, Inc. the opportunity to implement their theories in library design. The key factor in their design approach is to integrate the latest technology while creating an open, welcoming environment for all ages while providing an intimate, child-scaled story area in response to the emphasis on ‘Children Learning.’
FAR NORTHEAST
Wednesday, April 18
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Katharine Drexel, Torresdale, Welsh Road
NORTHEAST
Wednesday, April 25
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Bustleton, Fox Chase, Northeast Regional
LOWER NORTHEAST
Tuesday, May 1
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Bushrod, Frankford, Lawncrest
NORTH
Monday, May 21
10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Branches visited: McPherson Square, Nicetown-Tioga, Richmond
NORTHWEST (A)
Thursday, May 31
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: David Cohen Ogontz .Joseph E. Coleman, Northwest Regional, Logan
SOUTHWEST
Thursday, June 21
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Eastwick, Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional, Paschalville
WEST
Monday, June 25
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Charles L. Durham, Haddington, Haverford, Overbrook Park
SOUTH
Wednesday, June 27
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Fumo Family Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, South Philly Hot Spot, Whitman
NORTH
Thursday, July 19
1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Branches visited: Cecil B. Moore, Fishtown Community, Ramonita G. de Rodriguez
NORTHWEST (B)
Monday, July 30
2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Branches visited: Roxborough, Wadsworth, West Oak Lane |
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