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Documenting the Discovery of King Tutankhamen’s Tomb
Pastels by Howard Fremont Stratton, Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art Howard Freemont Stratton, one of the original stockholders in the community of Rose Valley, spent time at the Tutankamen tomb site in 1925-1926. While there, he chose to make pastel drawings of the native Egyptian peasant to show their…
Find out more »Material Variations Exhibit at Kiosk Gallery
Material Variations Exhibit open February 16th - March 30th Hours: Wednesday - Saturday 12:00-4:00pm Kiosk Gallery at Utility Works 32 E Baltimore Ave., Lansdowne, PA 19050 Marria Nakhoda | Cassie Renée Peña | Maria Fernanda Nuñez Alzate These artists approach material with a reverent comedy. An amphora half coated in…
Find out more »Atmospheric: Exhibit at Aston Mills Arts
View our current exhibit Atmospheric featuring art from over 50 local artists, featuring soft changes in light, color, and atmosphere. Surround yourself with soft beauty. Purchase a unique handmade work and bring the soft beauty of our exhibit home while supporting local artists. Exhibiting Artists:12bearZart | Curt Bare, Albena Artist,…
Find out more »Collection as Classroom Exhibition
Curated by Olivia Gruber Florek Exhibit on view March 4–April 12, 2024 Collectors Panel Discussion Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at 11:10 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Learn more about the work in the exhibition from the collectors themselves in this speaker event, featuring Art faculty members Professor Matthew Sepielli, Professor Jaime Treadwell, and Professor David…
Find out more »YouAreNow Wednesdays – A Creative Series: Poetry Night
The Chester CAAT Center & YouAreNow Presents YouAreNow Wednesdays - A Creative Series, happening every Wednesday in March. Are you ready for a month-long celebration of creativity, talent, and community engagement? Join us for the YouAreNow Wednesdays, a captivating series of events presented by the Chester CAAT Center & YouAreNow.…
Find out more »Tool Maintenance Workshop
Proper care and maintenance of garden hand tools prolongs their life and keeps them in good working order. A care regimen that includes maintenance before each use, seasonally, and yearly ensures your tools are clean, sharp, and ready when you need them. Horticulture staff Jerry Schrack and Shem Ruszczyk will…
Find out more »Learn How to Sew for Beginners
Grab your friends and family and join the MakerSpace for a basic lesson in sewing. Great for hobbyist and people interested in sewing clothing for a new career. You will get the tricks needed to start your sewing journey. In this class you will: Learn how to thread the machine…
Find out more »The Black Feathers at Lansdowne Folk Club
Lansdowne Folk Club presents The Black Feathers, an award-winning duo from Gloucestershire. Tickets are $20 when purchased in advance online or with an advanced phone reservation and $25 without an advance reservation. Free on-street parking. For reservations, advance ticket sales or more information visit website www.folkclub.org, email Lfolkclub@gmail.com or call…
Find out more »2024 Members & Teaching Artist Opening Reception Spring Fundraiser & Second Sale
Main Line Art Center is proud to celebrate the talents of members and teaching artists during this annual exhibition. Always a community favorite, the show includes painting, drawing, ceramics, mosaics, photography, mixed media, encaustics, and more! Join us for our spring fundraiser and ceramics second sale on Saturday, March 23rd.…
Find out more »John Byrne, Alice Marie and John O’Callaghan – Irish Folk
John Byrne Dublin native and Philadelphia-based with influences ranging from Tom Waits to Planxty, John’s songwriting honors and expands upon the musical and lyrical traditions of his native and adopted homes. His love of Americana and Celtic Folk music shines through. John has toured with or opened up for acts as…
Find out more »Virtual Lunchtime Tour: Magnolia Collection
In celebration of the Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary, take your lunch break virtually and explore this month’s featured collection: Magnolias. Tune in on Scott Arboretum YouTube channel. More Information
Find out more »School’s Out: Spring Break
Drop by the Scott Arboretum on your day off from school to learn and play outside! Complete a floral themed craft and go on a scavenger hunt throughout our unique spaces. Bring a picnic and enjoy spending the day outside at the Arboretum! Takes place at noon for a free,…
Find out more »YouAreNow Wednesdays – Dancehall Night
The Chester CAAT Center & YouAreNow Presents YouAreNow Wednesdays - A Creative Series, happening every Wednesday in March. Are you ready for a month-long celebration of creativity, talent, and community engagement? Join us for the YouAreNow Wednesdays, a captivating series of events presented by the Chester CAAT Center & YouAreNow.…
Find out more »Minas: Brazilian Jazz Music
Minas (Orlando Haddad and Patricia King) takes Brazilian and American roots to create a sound that is fresh and innovative, from ballads tinged with melancholic traits of Blues and Choro, to Folk coasting on the subtle coolness of a Bossa Nova pulse, to upbeat Sambas elaborated with instrumental jazz improvisation,…
Find out more »March Writing Open Mic Night
Share your writing in an informal, supportive, and creative environment. Enjoy light snacks and beverages and meet local writers! Registration required. More Information and Registration
Find out more »Nature Nook: Spring Series 1
Calling all little nature explorers! Join Celeste Sullivan at the Scott Arboretum for mornings full of singing, stories, crafts, and dancing. Each session is seasonally themed around nature and the garden. This program is designed for children ages 18 months to 3 years old. Registration Cost: Member (Family level and…
Find out more »Stew Cutler and Friends: Special Evening of Blues, Jazz and Soul
Stew Cutler https://stewcutler.com/home "Before I Go" video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMkxMYMfOSQ In a career spanning over 4 decades, jazz/blues/gospel guitarist/composer Stew Cutler has established himself as a bandleader, composer and teacher. With 7 record releases to his credit as a bandleader and countless sessions as a sideman, Cutler’s prolific career is a walk-through musical history. Cutler has…
Find out more »Ukulele Circle
Bring your uke or use one of ours and enjoy making music with a group! This fun, family-friendly event is brought to you with the support of Sellers Library and the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation. Registration is required. Please let us know if you^ll be bringing your own…
Find out more »Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition Meet & Greet
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower…
Find out more »Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition
In honor of the Japanese tradition of cherry blossom viewing (Sakura Matsuri), the Delaware Valley Chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana will present a spring exhibition to coincide with the blooming of our cherry trees. Ikebana, also known as the “way of flowers,” is the art of Japanese flower…
Find out more »Ebb & Flow featuring Neil Eggert and Steve Galanter
Ebb & Flow is a musical duo featuring Steve Galanter on guitars and vocals and Neil Eggert on saxophones, electronic wind instrument and vocals. Their sound is lush and beautiful at times, and occasionally edgy and soulful. They deconstruct and expand on an eclectic mix of rock, pop, and jazz…
Find out more »Yoga and Sound Bath in the Cherry Border
Participate in the Japanese tradition of ‘hanami’, flower viewing, as you take in the beauty of the cherries during this yoga session with sound bath. Flow through yoga poses that engage the entire body and calm the mind, grounded in the soothing and deeply restorative sounds of sound bath crystal…
Find out more »95 Years Highlights Tour: Magnolia Collection
Celebrate Scott Arboretum’s 95th Anniversary with in-depth tours of a featured collection. This month’s feature is the Flowering Cherry Collection. Gardeners and plant enthusiasts of all levels are welcome. After your tour, be sure to experience the Ohara School of Ikebana Exhibition in the Wister Center. This event is free,…
Find out more »Lisa Chavous Band – Tribute to Chess Records
Lisa Chavous pays tribute to the artists of Chess Records, Chicago’s Legendary Music Label - an independent label that brought the Chicago blues of Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf and the rock and roll of Chuck Berry to the world’s attention in the 1940s, ‘50s, and ‘60s. Alongside the continued popularity…
Find out more »Andy Hionides Trio featuring Jamie Lundmark & Geoff Harrison
Anestis “Andy” Hionides is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Springfield, PA. He’s best known for being co-founder, lead vocalist, and lead guitarist for the band Three Fourteen; playing several large venues, casinos, and festivals in the northeast since 2014 including The Brooklyn Bowl (Philadelphia, PA), Ardmore Music Hall (Ardmore,…
Find out more »Patrick Kerssen Trio – Sound of Music Program
Patrick Kerssen Trio Patrick and his trio present arrangements of the entirety of the music from the famous 1965 film The Sound of Music in this Sunday afternoon concert/lecture. In addition to the live music, audiences will enjoy learning about the history of the real Von Trapp family, the writing of the songs,…
Find out more »Yoga Nidra with Suki
Yoga Nidra, “yogic sleep” is the practice of sleep with a trace of awareness. This deeply restorative healing practice is open to all bodies and stages of life. Class will begin with gentle movement and breath awareness designed to bring the nervous system towards a state of ease. Thoughtful steps…
Find out more »NakedEye Ensemble featuring pianist Kathleen Supové
The award-winning NakedEye Ensemble is joined by NYC “Downtown Piano Queen” (the MMIXDOWN) Kathleen Supové in a commissioning project exploring works for two pianists and ensemble. NakedEye “pianist extraordinaire” (Boston Globe) Ju-Ping Song and Supové head a wild ride choreographed around a grand piano, toy pianos, midi controllers, a bicycle,…
Find out more »Joe Jencks with Jessica Smucker at Lansdowne Folk Club
Folk singer Joe Jencks and singer-songwriter Jessica Smucker will perform on Thursday, April 25. Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Doors open at 7:00 PM and show begins at 7:30 PM. Free on-street parking. For reservations, advance ticket sales or more information visit website…
Find out more »Bluegrass Bonanza! Wanamaker Lewis, Mark Schultz & the Wayne Rangers, Alfred Poor Havertown Irregulars & Bluegrass Marching Band
Wanamaker Lewis. For nearly 40 years he has been a much-lauded professional musician in Philadelphia playing banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and drums. https://www.wanamakerlewis.com/ Mark Schultz and the Wayne Rangers An accomplished bluegrass musician, Mark Schultz infuses jazz, country, folk and klezmer resulting in his own original style. They have opened for Livingston Taylor…
Find out more »Ukulele Circle
Bring your uke or use one of ours and enjoy making music with a group! This fun, family-friendly event is brought to you with the support of Sellers Library and the Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation. Registration is required. Please let us know if you^ll be bringing your own…
Find out more »It Takes a Village: From Artist and Mentor Roberto Lugo Opening Reception & Artist Talk
at Main Line Art Center The exhibition features 12 ceramic and mixed media artists who are working under the mentorship of world-renowned ceramacist, Roberto Lugo. Together, with an original piece from Lugo, the exhibition explores ideas of traditional and non-traditional mentorship, personal and communal growth, and aims to foster the…
Find out more »Community Clay Festival
Free with a $10 suggested donation/pay-as-you-go projects Registration required. Join us for a community day of clay! Come see the exhibition, It Takes A Village, and learn more about the art of ceramics. There will be clay projects for all ages, a food truck, beer garden and more! All food…
Find out more »Funk’s Way – Funk/Ska/Punk/Rock
Funk's Way A 7-piece funk/ska/punk/rock band based out of Delaware County. Their sound consists of energetic covers of popular music--including Ariana Grande, Chicago, and Rage Against The Machine--as well as some original music. Instrumentation includes saxophones, trombones, keyboard, electric guitar, drums, and vocals. Funk's Way on Instagram Advance Discount Tickets $10. …
Find out more »Orchestra Concordia Free Community Concert
Orchestra Concordia features Nitzan Haroz - principal trombonist from the Philadelphia Orchestra in the Grøndahl Concerto for Trombone and Orchestra. The concert will also include Elgar's Three Bavarian Dances and Mendelssohn's "Reformation" Symphony. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. on May 8 FREE COMMUNITY CONCERTS. FREE PARKING. WHEELCHAIR FRIENDLY. No tickets…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: The Sacred Balance
Nature's Narratives is the Scott Arboretum's monthly virtual book discussion group. Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers to discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. The Sacred Balance: 25th Anniversary Edition: Rediscovering Our Place in Nature by David Suzuki is a new, updated edition with a forward by…
Find out more »Anne Hills at Lansdowne Folk Club
Lansdowne Folk Club presents singer-songwriter Anne Hills on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Doors open at 7:00 PM and show begins at 7:30 PM. Free on-street parking. For reservations, advance ticket sales or more information visit website www.folkclub.org, email…
Find out more »Christine Havrilla
"Neofunkadelicfolkpoptwangrock" Christine brings her live-looping trash guitar and soft-gritty textured vocals to the Kelly Center! Award-winning Philadelphia native Christine Havrilla brings her “well-built, catchy, smart tunes” (Upstage Magazine) to audiences everywhere, touring solo and also with the support of her band, Gypsy Fuzz. The start of 2024 finds the full…
Find out more »Roy Book Binder at Lansdowne Folk Club
Lansdowne Folk Club presents legendary blues guitarist and songwriter Roy Book Binder on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Held at the Twentieth Century Club, 84 S. Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA. Doors open at 7:00 PM and show begins at 7:30 PM. Free on-street parking. For reservations, advance ticket sales or more…
Find out more »Charlotte Morris (Americana/Folk)
Charlotte Morris joins The Kelly Center for a night of acoustic music as a part of her 2024 Wild Child tour. Released in September 2023, Wild Child, Charlotte's 2nd studio album, is an amalgamation of her most vulnerable moments and deeply personal stories. From living with anxiety to dating as a child…
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