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Date Event & Description Venue
June 28 -
August 31
Out of the Chateau: Works from the Demuth Museum
The inaugural touring exhibition of the Demuth Museum's permanent collection of works of art by Modernist Charles Demuth. Demuth Museum, Lancaster, PA
Demuth Museum, Lancaster, PA
August 14 -
May 03
There's a Mystery There: Sendak on Sendak
A retrospective exhibition of artist and author Maurice Sendak. The exhibit, on display now, goes way beyond Where The Wild Things Are. Through May 3, 2009.
Rosenbach Museum & Library, Philadelphia
August 28 -
September 13
XPN Welcomes the Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival
The Festival runs now through September 13th and features some of the newest and most innovative players on the international contemporary performing arts scene, as well as some of the most successful young performance groups in Philly and New York City today.
Philadelphia Live Arts & Philly Fringe Festival,
August 29 Mt.Gretna Jazz Festival:Cyrus Chestnut and Nnenna Freelon
Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna, PA
August 29 -
September 13
XPN Welcomes The Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival
The Philadelphia Live Arts and Philly Fringe Festival runs from August 29 – September 13, 2008. Tickets for most shows cost between $10 and $25. The festival features some of the newest and most innovative players on the international contemporary performing arts scene, as well as some of the most successful young performance groups in Philly and New York City today.
Philadelphia Live Arts & Philly Fringe Festival,
August 29 -
September 01
Long’s Park Art & Craft Festival
August 29 - September 1, 10 am to 6 pm Rated third best fine art and craft show in America. 200 exhibitors selected from more than 1,200 applicants from 46 states, the District of Columbia and 3 foreign countries. Music and outdoor bistro with gourmet foods, wine and craft beers. Long’s Park, 1441 Harrisburg Pike at Route 30/Park City Center exit, Lancaster, PA. Admission $8 online, $10 at show. Multi-day pass $10 online, $12 at show. Children 12 and under free. Free parking. (717) 735-8883. www.longspark.org.
Longs Park Amphitheatre, Lancaster, PA
August 29 -
September 05
A Cabinet of Photographic Curiosities
Gallery and Free Vintage Portraiture, ongoing during the Fringe
AxD Gallery, 265 S. 10th St., Philadelphia
August 30 Mt.Gretna Jazz Festival:The Four Freshmen
Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna, PA
August 30 Mt.Gretna Jazz Festival: Regina Carter
Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna, PA
August 31 Multiple artists, 2 stages
Heritage Hills Golf Resort , York, PA http://www.hhgr.com
Windows on the Green Terrace at Heritage Hills Golf Resort, York, PA
August 31 Anna Polonsky, piano w/ the Lark Chamber Artists
Mt. Gretna Playhouse, Mt. Gretna, PA
August 31 Energy Independence Day Festival
Energy Independence Day Festival, presented by go green automotive from Venue, and URL of the venue or event: www.gogreenautomotive.com Featuring Hoots & Hellmouth, beer tasting & food, activities for children, giveaways, demo of a waste veggie oil conversion, and The Amazing Veggie Car. www.gogreenautomotive.com, 601 West Strasburg Road, West Chester, PA
gogreenautomotive.com, 601 West Strasburg Road, West Chester, PA
September 01 Billy Cobham's Spectrum Band
Mauch Chunk Opera House, Jim Thorpe, PA
September 02 Conservatory of Music 1st Quarter Begins
Conservatory of Music 1st quarter begins at Perkins Center for the Arts, 395 Kings Highway, Moorestown. The Conservatory at Perkins Center for the Arts provides year-round instruction in voice and on a variety of instruments including piano, violin, flute, recorder, guitar and percussion. With an outstanding faculty of highly regarded musicians from the region, the conservatory focuses on developing a foundation in classical music, along with exploring individual interest in contemporary jazz, blues and rock. Register for lessons by calling 856-235-6488. For more information please call 856-235-6488 or visit perkinscenter.org.
Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown,NJ
September 03 Concerts in the Park at Rittenhouse Square
7pm - 9pm, free concert series. From jazz to rock, country to R&B, the "Concerts in the Park" series features seven artists spanning several different musical genres. On September 3 the series concludes with performances by Black Landlord and The Hustle.
Rittenhouse Square Concerts In The Park, Philadelphia, PA
September 05 -
September 25
71st Annual Faculty Exhibition
Sept. 5 - 25; First Friday Opening Reception: Sept. 5, 6-9 pm. Annual exhibition with works by our excellent, professional teaching. Visit the website for more information. Free Fresh StART Workshops.
Main Line Arts Center, Haverford, PA
September 05 Philly Song Shuffle
4-minute sets, 4-second set changes, 50 diverse artists on one stage, and a Philly-sized dose of attention-deficit -busting musical gratification. An eclectic and lively assembly of established and up-and-coming artists. Artists scheduled to perform: Abraham Dubb, Allison Polans, Angelo M, Anna Slovich, Billy Dominick, Bojibian, Boy Wonder, Brittany Ann, Chris Chandler, Christine Havrilla, Courtney Malley, Dave Quicks, Devin Greenwood, Dirk Quinn, Electric Man, Erich Mace, Erik Mitchell, Frank Porter Band, Grey Sky Turn, Jacob Balshan, Jeff Kessler, Jim Boggia, Jim Klingler, Jimmy McGillian, Joe Barbella, John Conahan, John Faye of IKE, John Shaughnessy, Joy Thiessen, Kenn Kweder, Kierstin Gray, Laura Shay, Lee Morgan, Lili Anel, Little Omie Shaw, Lizanne Knott, Lou Lanza, Mark D, Mick Choder, Mike Pfeiffer, Miles Thompson, Nora Whittaker+ Kuf Knotz, Petunia Fields, Phil Minissale, Poetry In Motion, Rosaleen McGill, Stephen Marmel, The Grandsons, Two Man Gentlemen Band, Vicki Genfan.
World Cafe Live, Philadelphia, PA
September 05 -
November 02
The Philadelphia Ten on the Road: The Rotary Exhibit
Group exhibition of members of "The Philadelphia Ten," a group of women artists who worked and exhibited together during the mid-1910's - mid-1940's. 120 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602, 717-299-9940
Demuth Museum, Lancaster, PA
September 06 -
May 03
Masters of American Photography
Reading Public Museum, Reading, PA
September 06 Clark Park Farmers' Market 10th Anniversary Celebration
The Food Trust is sponsoring the 10th anniversary of the Clark Park Farmers' Market on Sat. September 6th. Outdoor market, local food, live music and public art in the largest green space in West Philly, Clark Park. Bands: Girls Rock Philly, Happy Accident, The Imhotep African Dance & Drum Ensemble, Birdie Busch and the West Philadelphia Orchestra
Clark Park, 43rd & Baltimore
September 07 XPN Welcomes the 20th Annual Harrisburg Gallery Walk
11am - 6pm Celebrate the Arts & Soul of the City as 29 of Harrisburg's galleries and museums are open and offering art, food, and music. Admission is free. More info at: http://www.artassocofhbg.com/ or call 717-236-1432.
Art Association of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
September 09 -
September 23
Orion String Quartet
Featureing Clarinetist David Krakauer For tickets and more info, call 1-800 -ARTS -TIX OR visit WWW.CPA.PSU.EDU.
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
September 12 -
September 14
Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering
Central Pennsylvania, between State College and Huntingdon. Greenwood Furnace Folk Gathering is a fun and friendly weekend of playing and listening to folk music - three days of workshops, concerts, jams, dancing and friendship. Activities are held at Greenwood Furnace State Park in central PA, about 30 miles south of State College. Musicians of all instruments and levels are welcome, and there are also options for singers, dancers, and non-musicians. 45 workshops on old time tunes to musical games to harmony singing to arranging music. Jam sessions take place throughout the weekend.
Greenwood Furnace State Park, Central PA
September 12 T-Broussard & The Zydeco Steppers
TK Club, 500 E.Hector Street, Conshohocken, PA 7:30 dance instruction, 8:30 dance.
TK Club, Conshohocken, PA
September 13 Multi media presentation about Reggea legend Bob Marley
Founder of The Beat magazine, Roger Steffens (actor, DC and top archivist and authority on Bob Marley) multi media presentation about Reggea legend Bob Marley
New Hope Arts Center, New Hope
September 14 Warhol Lecture
Renowned art historian Dr. Debra Miller will give a lecture on Andy Warhol at the Art Association of Harrisburg, 21 N. Front St.,Harrisburg, on Sunday, September 14, 1-3 PM. Free admission!
Art Association of Harrisburg, Harrisburg, PA
September 19 Waterford Township Days
Friday Battle of the Bands. Local teen bands compete against one another. Food,rides,crafters,Free
Atco Raceway, Atco,New Jersey
September 20 Philadelphia Lymphomathon
Registration 9:00 am, Walk 10:00 am Martin Luther King Drive at the foot of the Art Museum Steps, Phila. The lymphomathon is a non-competetive 5K Walk to raise funds and awareness for the Lymphoma Research Foundation. To register or for more information go to www.lymphomathon.org.
Lymphoma Research Foundation,
September 20 2nd Annual 5K Run for Rabies/Dog Walk
Registration 8:00 am, Run starts 9:00 am, Walk starts 9:30 am, Memorial Hall Trail, Fairmount Park. On September 20, 2008, students at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine will hold the 2nd Annual 5K Run for Rabies and 5K Dog Walk as part of the Student AVMA's national One Health Challenge. Proceeds benefit Alliance for Rabies Control, and the Student Chapter of the American Veterinary Medical Association. Alliance for Rabies Control is dedicated to reducing rabies suffering throughout the world by integrating public and private expertise in the field of rabies that includes medical, veterinary, wildlife and animal welfare agencies. The registration fee is $25 per person. Children under 12 years of age (and accompanied by an adult) and dogs of any age run/walk for free! Please register online at www.pennvetstore.com and click on "Run for Rabies Donation", add to cart, and enter personal information. For a hard copy of the flier/registration form or more information, please email ayanchik@vet.upenn.edu.
Memorial Hall, Faimount Park, Philadelphia, PA
September 24 -
September 28
Autumn Classic at Black River Farm to benefit CureSearch
Autumn Classic special events include: Pro-Amateur Team Jumper Competition Gala Under the Stars cocktail dinner reception on Friday evening, September 26th Family Day and Country Barbecue on Saturday, September 27th Grand Prix Champagne Luncheon on Sunday, September 28th CureSearch/NCCF is a non-profit organization that supports the work of the Children's Oncology Group (COG), the world's premier pediatric cancer research collaborative funded in part by the National Cancer Institute.
Black River Farm, Ringoes, NJ
September 26 Trevor Gordon Hall, Benefit
Special performance for a Wine and Cheese Event, a benefit for Citizen Advocacy of Chester County.
Steel City Coffee House, Phoenixville, PA
September 28 Works on Paper Exhibition
Perkins Center for the Arts showcases a variety of artistic processes including oil, charcoal, gouache, ink, acrylic, paper, watercolor, digital, woodcut, etching, etc. The exhibition and opening reception are free and open to the public. Opening reception will be held Sunday, Sep. 28 from 1-4 pm. Gallery hours are Thurs & Fri 10 - 4 pm. and Sat & Sun 2- 4 pm. Info: perkinscenter.org or call 856-235-6488
Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown,NJ
September 28 Ralphstock 2008 - A Malignant Melanoma Cancer Awareness and Fund Raising Event
Sunday, September 28, 2008, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, Heritage Hills Golf Resort 2700 Mount Rose Ave, York, PA 17402 http://www.myspace.com/ralphstockinc
Windows on the Green Terrace at Heritage Hills Golf Resort, York, PA
October 01 Chicago, the broadway play
7:30pm at Eisenhower Auditorium. Tickets and info call 1-800 –ARTS- TIX or visit website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
October 09 Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
Eisenhower Auditorium at 7:30pm. Call 1-800- ARTS- TIX or visit the website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
October 16 The Sphinx Chamber Orchestra, and the Harlem Quartet
7:30PM. For tickets and info, call 1-800 -ARTS -TIX or visit the website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
October 18 Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair
October 18 & 19 Celebrate fall with the Pennsylvania Guild's signature outdoor festival, which finds a new location, on October 18 & 19. This previous Bucks county favorite has now moved to the Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell. Easy major road access and paved parking. Demonstrations, live music and delicious food make this a destination for the entire family. Ample free parking. For details and directions call 215-579-5997 or visit www.pacrafts.org.
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA
October 18 -
October 19
Lancaster Arts Walk
LancasterARTS, Lancaster, PA
October 21 American String Quartet
7:30PM. For tickets and info, call 1-800 -ARTS -TIX or visit the website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
October 23 Hairspray, the musical
7:30PM. For tickets and info, call 1-800 -ARTS -TIX or visit the website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
October 26 The Dallas Children's Theatre Performs Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters
2pm or tickets and info, call 1-800 -ARTS -TIX or visit the website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
October 30 Angelique Kidjo
For tickets and info, call 1-800 -ARTS -TIX or visit the website
Center for the Performing Arts at Penn State, State College, PA
November 08 Collingswood Exhibit
Info: perkinscenter.org or call 856-235-6488
Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown,NJ
November 08 Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair
November 8 & 9 The dazzling remake of a Lancaster tradition at a new location on a new weekend. In 2008, the Fair will relocate earlier in November to Manheim Township High School, where a partnership with the School and the Art Department will culminate in a larger, more exquisite fair that also celebrates student artists. The perfect place for holiday shopping for everyone on your list. Demonstrations, live music and delicious food make this a destination for the entire family. For details and directions call 717-431-8706 or visit www.pacrafts.org.
Pennsylvania Guild Fine Craft Fair, Lancaster, PA
November 10 Conservatory of Music 2nd Quarter Begins
The Conservatory at Perkins Center for the Arts provides year-round instrumental and voice instruction. Our professional staff offers tutelage on variety of instruments including piano, violin, flute, recorder, guitar and percussion. With an outstanding faculty of highly regarded musicians from the region, the conservatory focuses on developing a foundation in classical music, along with exploring individual interest in contemporary jazz, blues and rock. Info: perkinscenter.org or call 856-235-6488
Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown,NJ
November 21 Bellydance Superstars Present "The Art of Bellydance"
Keswick Theatre, Glenside, PA
December 02 Brian Culbertson's "A Soulful Christmas"
Sunday, December 2, 7:30pm. Featuring Howard Hewett, Gerald Albright, Nick Colionne and introducing Victoria White.
Camden County Sundown Series,
December 05 The 12th Annual Pottery Show and Sale
Featuring handcrafted stoneware, porcelain and earthenware pieces by Delaware Valley's leading ceramic artists. A special Friday evening """Meet the Artist""" opening reception will be held on Dec 5 from 5-9 pm.Show and Sale hours are Sat. Dec. 6, 10-5 pm and Sun. Dec 7, 12-5 pm. New this year, """Soups On! Sunday""" Dec. 7, 12 - 5 pm. Purchase any pottery bowl and enjoy a delicious ladle of hot soup on the house! Info: perkinscenter.org or call 856-235-6488
Perkins Center for the Arts, Moorestown,NJ

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