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Culture & Community Calendar (Oct. 18-24)
‘Beyond Duty’ Book Release Party
Saturday, October 24th, 7-10pm At The Plough & the Stars, 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut, Old City, (215) 733-0300 - Old City Philadelphia on 2nd Street, www.ploughstars.com.
Open to the Public. Anyone can attend. Books will be available on site for purchase and signing by authors. If you already have the book, bring it to be signed. Bring your friends and help us celebrate!
Captain Shannon P. Meehan a Philadelphia native, was a leader of a tank platoon for the storied 1st Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute with distinction, having also studied at Oxford, and earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and other military honors while serving in Iraq.
Roger Thompson is a Professor of English and Fine Arts at VMI. He is an award-winning nonfiction writer and has published both academic and non-academic work in a variety of journals.
Papa Haydn Bicentennial Gala
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the passing of Joseph Haydn, Vox Ama Deus presents a musical feast in tuneful and joyous homage to one of western civilization’s greatest musical masters. Featured are two of Haydn’s most famous works – the lively Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major and the D Major Piano Concerto (which, incidentally, marked Maestro Valentin Radu’s concert debut with the Bucharest Philharmonic at age 9!). Also on the program are the stirring Lord Nelson Mass and the unique, tongue-in-cheek Farewell Symphony, when, at the end, one by one, the musicians leave the stage. (Running Time: 2 Hours – 1 Intermission)
Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM, Kimmel Center – Perelman Theater.
$60 / $40 / $20 available online at KimmelCenter.org and VoxAmaDeus.org or by phone 215-893-1999 (Kimmel Box Office) and at the door (subject to availability). For group sales call Vox Ama Deus at 610-688-2800.
Defending Free Speech and Geert Wilders
The Philadelphia Freedom Center is honored to host an afternoon with Mr. Geert Wilders at his first public appearance in Philadelphia. Mr. Wilders is one of the world’s most outspoken voices against radical Islam, for freedom and in defense of western civilization.
Mr. Wilders, a parliamentary member in the Netherlands, is Europe’s most eloquent defender of free speech and most outspoken voice regarding the threat of radical Islam. Mr. Wilder’s short film, FITNA, will be screened. He describes this film as “a call to shake off the creeping tyranny of Islamization.” Under 24 hour protection and relentless personal threats, Mr. Wilders cannot be silenced. Net proceeds from the afternoon will go to the Geert Wilders Legal Defense Fund.
Event Details: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Union League Club, 140 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19102
11:00 a.m. Registration, 11:30 a.m. VIP Reception, 12:00 p.m. Luncheon Program
Registration: $100 Luncheon Program with Geert Wilders, $250 VIP Reception and preferred seating, $2,500 Head table seating, VIP Reception with Mr. Wilders and special recognition.
wwww.phillyfreedom.org
Terror Behind the Walls: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Called ''perfect for Halloween'' by the New York Times and ranked No. 1 in the nation by America Online's City Guide, Terror Behind the Walls is the region's premier haunted attraction. — September 18-November 7, 2009.
Tickets go on sale September 10. They are reserved in 1/2 hour time slots. (The first time slot each evening is 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. The next time slot is 7:30 to 8:00...)
Weeknights: 7pm-10pm, $20, Fridays: 7pm-11pm, $25, Saturdays: 7pm-12am, $30, Sundays: 7pm-11pm, $25. Call 215-236-3300.
Bucks County Choral Society Opens Season with Philadelphia Premiere of “The Sealed Angel”
Bucks County Choral Society's 37th season opens in dramatic fashion with the Philadelphia area premier of Rodion Shchedrin's The Sealed Angel. Joining BCCS for this drama for chorus, dancers, flute and soloists is choreographer and dancer Tim Early, co-director of Philadelphia-based Opus 1 Contemporary Dance Company, and dancer Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Also joining BCCS for The Sealed Angel is flutist Mimi Stillman, described by the Washington Post as "a magically gifted flutist, a breath of fresh air" and outstanding treble soloist Alex Bessen of the Keystone Boys Choir. The concert will be presented on Sunday, November 1 at 4:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main Street in Lansdale, PA.
Three Women, Three Authors, Three Approaches to Publishing
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7-9 PM — Temple University Department of Continuing Education, Fort Washington Campus, 401 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Call 267-468-8500 for registration.
So you finally finished writing “The Great American Novel.” Or maybe you’ve put the final touches on that children’s book you’ve been penning. Perhaps you just want to publish your memoirs for posterity. How do you go from typing on your computer to holding that finished book in your hands?
Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia — May 29-November 28, 2009.
May 29-November 28, 2009
Dare to take the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and hear terrifying tales from Haunted Philadelphia while you visit more than 20 of Philly's Frights & Sights! The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is One Part History, Two Parts Haunt! Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. Experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76.
Tickets: $17.50 for adults, $12.50 for children ages 3-12. Info Phone: 215.525.1776
October: Every night at 7:30 PM, Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 9:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 6 PM, Saturday at 1 PM
November: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM
Tours depart from the Cosi Restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (corner of 4th and Chestnut Streets). Call 215.525.1776 for updated tour schedule.
The Ghost in the Graveyard: the Origin and Natural History of America’s Hallowe’en Customs
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007. October 21, 7 PM. Tickets are free.
The American celebration of Halloween is an intricate weave of many beliefs. Join Dr. Jill Furst, of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, for discussion that explores why we as Americans pay tribute to Halloween in the manner that we do. Her presentation is illustrated with 18th and 19th century paintings, prints and paper ephemera. This event, solely funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is free to the public.
Saturday, October 24th, 7-10pm At The Plough & the Stars, 2nd Street, between Market and Chestnut, Old City, (215) 733-0300 - Old City Philadelphia on 2nd Street, www.ploughstars.com.
Open to the Public. Anyone can attend. Books will be available on site for purchase and signing by authors. If you already have the book, bring it to be signed. Bring your friends and help us celebrate!
Captain Shannon P. Meehan a Philadelphia native, was a leader of a tank platoon for the storied 1st Cavalry Division of the U.S. Army. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute with distinction, having also studied at Oxford, and earned the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart, and other military honors while serving in Iraq.
Roger Thompson is a Professor of English and Fine Arts at VMI. He is an award-winning nonfiction writer and has published both academic and non-academic work in a variety of journals.
Papa Haydn Bicentennial Gala
Celebrating the 200th anniversary of the passing of Joseph Haydn, Vox Ama Deus presents a musical feast in tuneful and joyous homage to one of western civilization’s greatest musical masters. Featured are two of Haydn’s most famous works – the lively Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major and the D Major Piano Concerto (which, incidentally, marked Maestro Valentin Radu’s concert debut with the Bucharest Philharmonic at age 9!). Also on the program are the stirring Lord Nelson Mass and the unique, tongue-in-cheek Farewell Symphony, when, at the end, one by one, the musicians leave the stage. (Running Time: 2 Hours – 1 Intermission)
Friday, November 6 at 8:00 PM, Kimmel Center – Perelman Theater.
$60 / $40 / $20 available online at KimmelCenter.org and VoxAmaDeus.org or by phone 215-893-1999 (Kimmel Box Office) and at the door (subject to availability). For group sales call Vox Ama Deus at 610-688-2800.
Defending Free Speech and Geert Wilders
The Philadelphia Freedom Center is honored to host an afternoon with Mr. Geert Wilders at his first public appearance in Philadelphia. Mr. Wilders is one of the world’s most outspoken voices against radical Islam, for freedom and in defense of western civilization.
Mr. Wilders, a parliamentary member in the Netherlands, is Europe’s most eloquent defender of free speech and most outspoken voice regarding the threat of radical Islam. Mr. Wilder’s short film, FITNA, will be screened. He describes this film as “a call to shake off the creeping tyranny of Islamization.” Under 24 hour protection and relentless personal threats, Mr. Wilders cannot be silenced. Net proceeds from the afternoon will go to the Geert Wilders Legal Defense Fund.
Event Details: Thursday, October 22, 2009 Union League Club, 140 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia PA 19102
11:00 a.m. Registration, 11:30 a.m. VIP Reception, 12:00 p.m. Luncheon Program
Registration: $100 Luncheon Program with Geert Wilders, $250 VIP Reception and preferred seating, $2,500 Head table seating, VIP Reception with Mr. Wilders and special recognition.
wwww.phillyfreedom.org
Terror Behind the Walls: Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site
Called ''perfect for Halloween'' by the New York Times and ranked No. 1 in the nation by America Online's City Guide, Terror Behind the Walls is the region's premier haunted attraction. — September 18-November 7, 2009.
Tickets go on sale September 10. They are reserved in 1/2 hour time slots. (The first time slot each evening is 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. The next time slot is 7:30 to 8:00...)
Weeknights: 7pm-10pm, $20, Fridays: 7pm-11pm, $25, Saturdays: 7pm-12am, $30, Sundays: 7pm-11pm, $25. Call 215-236-3300.
Bucks County Choral Society Opens Season with Philadelphia Premiere of “The Sealed Angel”
Bucks County Choral Society's 37th season opens in dramatic fashion with the Philadelphia area premier of Rodion Shchedrin's The Sealed Angel. Joining BCCS for this drama for chorus, dancers, flute and soloists is choreographer and dancer Tim Early, co-director of Philadelphia-based Opus 1 Contemporary Dance Company, and dancer Carrie Ellmore-Tallitsch of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Also joining BCCS for The Sealed Angel is flutist Mimi Stillman, described by the Washington Post as "a magically gifted flutist, a breath of fresh air" and outstanding treble soloist Alex Bessen of the Keystone Boys Choir. The concert will be presented on Sunday, November 1 at 4:00pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1000 W. Main Street in Lansdale, PA.
Three Women, Three Authors, Three Approaches to Publishing
Tuesday, October 13, 2009, 7-9 PM — Temple University Department of Continuing Education, Fort Washington Campus, 401 Commerce Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034. Call 267-468-8500 for registration.
So you finally finished writing “The Great American Novel.” Or maybe you’ve put the final touches on that children’s book you’ve been penning. Perhaps you just want to publish your memoirs for posterity. How do you go from typing on your computer to holding that finished book in your hands?
Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia
The Constitutional Walking Tour of Philadelphia — May 29-November 28, 2009.
May 29-November 28, 2009
Dare to take the Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia and hear terrifying tales from Haunted Philadelphia while you visit more than 20 of Philly's Frights & Sights! The Spirits of '76 Ghost Tour of Philadelphia is One Part History, Two Parts Haunt! Visit more than 20 scary sites to hear Philadelphia's haunted facts and folklore. Experience Philadelphia's monuments by moonlight. Travel the cobblestone streets of Old City to hear chilling stories about the Spirits of '76.
Tickets: $17.50 for adults, $12.50 for children ages 3-12. Info Phone: 215.525.1776
October: Every night at 7:30 PM, Thursday, Friday & Saturday @ 9:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday at 6 PM, Saturday at 1 PM
November: Friday and Saturday at 7:30 PM
Tours depart from the Cosi Restaurant at 325 Chestnut Street (corner of 4th and Chestnut Streets). Call 215.525.1776 for updated tour schedule.
The Ghost in the Graveyard: the Origin and Natural History of America’s Hallowe’en Customs
Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA 19007. October 21, 7 PM. Tickets are free.
The American celebration of Halloween is an intricate weave of many beliefs. Join Dr. Jill Furst, of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, at 7 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Margaret R. Grundy Memorial Library, 680 Radcliffe Street, for discussion that explores why we as Americans pay tribute to Halloween in the manner that we do. Her presentation is illustrated with 18th and 19th century paintings, prints and paper ephemera. This event, solely funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, is free to the public.
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