Events in and Around Medford
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Aug 29, 2008: The Wonderwing at Monmouth MuseumChildren will have a magical undersea learning experience in the popular WonderWing. The WonderWing is an educational space offering a permanent exhibition on the sea and the creatures that make it their home. Children can explore a pirate ship, perform in a Tiki theater, climb a tree house, experience a kelp forest, slide down whale slide and listen to a moving waterfall.
Aug 28, 2008: Blast Off! A Space Journey at Monmouth Museum
Explore the fascinating Solar System through interactive presentations on the sun, the planets and the MilkyWay. Experience the wonders of the night sky in a StarLabs Planetarium show. Learn about NASA, understand a day in the life of an astronaut, experience a rocket launch and travel to the moon's surface.
Sep 19, 2008: Motorhead at Electric Factory
Motorhead is one of the original heavy metal bands. It began the genre of music that groups such as Metallica, Megadeth, Iron Madien and many others emulated.
Aug 29, 2008: Sewing Bird Collection at Monmouth Museum
The Monmouth Museum is home to North America's largest collection of 18th and 19th century sewing clamps also known as sewing birds.
Aug 29, 2008: Totally Terrific Treehouses at Tyler Arboretum
This exhibit features treehouses crafted by local artisans that range from the educational to the whimsical.
Aug 31, 2008: Totally Terrific Treehouses at Tyler Arboretum
This exhibit features treehouses crafted by local artisans that range from the educational to the whimsical.
Aug 28, 2008: Guitar Hero Night at Swedes Cafe Bar & Restaurant
Come to Swedes and try your hand at the hit video game 'Guitar Hero.'
Aug 30, 2008: Closing Weekend Farewell Activities at The Please Touch Museum
Enjoy a weekend of activities to mark the closing of the 21st Street location.
Aug 29, 2008: Village Greene Shoppes at Towne of Historic Smithville
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of historic Smithville while browsing a wide array of goods at the quaint stores.
Aug 30, 2008: Village Greene Shoppes at Towne of Historic Smithville
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of historic Smithville while browsing a wide array of goods at the quaint stores.
Sep 24, 2008: Arthritis Support Group at Chester Senior Center
This support group for those coping with arthritis is in collaboration with Neumann College Nursing and Physical Therapy Department. tI is open to the public.
Aug 30, 2008: Ian Sax's Slowburn at Chris's Jazz Cafe
SlowBurn brings original sounds and eclectic influences together to seek a new enclave in modern jazz.
Aug 28, 2008: Space Command at The Franklin Institute
Visitors can use a satellite home-tracking device to find their house, learn about what people in the distant past thought about space, check out a variety of equipment used by astronauts & more.
Aug 30, 2008: Michelle Beckham at Chris's Jazz Cafe
Michelle Beckham is one of Philadelphia's premiere jazz vocalists.
Sep 13, 2008: Everyday Rhythms at The Mercer Museum
Learn the fascinating stories accompanying various instruments, including some unusual objects like the Calithumpian Rattle (a giant noisemaker for special occasions). Interactive audio stations will invite visitors to explore the sounds of some of the instruments.
Sep 9, 2008: Car Cruise at Towne of Historic Smithville
Show off your car and enjoy the great shops and restaurants the area has to offer.
Aug 28, 2008: Amazing Machine! at The Franklin Institute
Everyday machines will be displayed in "exploded" views with their parts separated and visible! Also featured will be over two dozen awe-inspiring and rarely-displayed machines from The Franklin's priceless collection.
Aug 29, 2008: Trip to Ocean City, MD at Chester Senior Center
This trip features meals, a visit to the Ocean City Boardwalk, an Assateague Island boat ride and more.
Sep 5, 2008: Car Cruise at Towne of Historic Smithville
Show off your car and enjoy the great shops and restaurants the area has to offer.
Aug 31, 2008: Village Greene Shoppes at Towne of Historic Smithville
Enjoy the beautiful scenery of historic Smithville while browsing a wide array of goods at the quaint stores.
Aug 28, 2008: The Train Factory at The Franklin Institute
This interactive exhibit explores the science & technology behind trains.
Aug 30, 2008: Defending the Caveman: National Tour at Ballys Atlantic City
Written by Rob Becker and performed by a network of talented actors nationwide, 'Defending the Caveman' is a one man comedy performance that examines the battle of the sexes and how men and women struggle to understand one another. Becker traces conflict between the sexes back to the era of the caveman and, in so doing, reveals that these differences can actually be used to build bridges to cross the gender gap.
Aug 30, 2008: Defending the Caveman: National Tour at Ballys Atlantic City
Written by Rob Becker and performed by a network of talented actors nationwide, 'Defending the Caveman' is a one man comedy performance that examines the battle of the sexes and how men and women struggle to understand one another. Becker traces conflict between the sexes back to the era of the caveman and, in so doing, reveals that these differences can actually be used to build bridges to cross the gender gap.
Aug 29, 2008: Extraordinary Bodies: Mutter Museum Photographs at The Mutter Museum
This exhibit features work by 16 outstanding contemporary artists exploring the human body in its many forms and creating metaphors for the human condition. Also included are powerful historical photos from the museum's collections.
Aug 29, 2008: Gretchen Worden Gallery at The Mutter Museum
Over 200 wet and dry specimens, paper mache models, lantern slides and x-rays show the body from head to toe.
Aug 29, 2008: Outside-In at Academy of Natural Sciences
'Outside-In' is the children's section of the museum. It features a variety of fun, hands-on activities & live animals for the kids to meet.
Sep 5, 2008: Thea Vidale at Laff House
Comedian Thea Vidale was nominated for a People's Choice Award as Favorite Female in a New Series for 'Thea.'
Aug 29, 2008: Chester Senior Center Offerings at Chester Senior Center
Some of the programs the center offers include bingo, art classes, a walking club, computer classes, crafts, exercise classes, Fitness Over Fifty, line dancing, an arthritis support group, a book club and pinochle.
Aug 28, 2008: Hoppin' John Orchestra at Chris's Jazz Cafe
Take a New Orleans-style brass band, including sax legend-in-the-making Tony Gairo and trombonist Dave Champion, and give them a sweet R&B rhythm section, add Lauren Lark and John Conaghan's vocals, and you get a band that will have you dancing in the aisles. If you haven't heard Hoppin' John yet, you're in for a treat.
Aug 28, 2008: Franklin National Memorial at The Franklin Institute
This section of the museum features a 20-foot-high statue of Benjamin Franklin, sculpted by James Earle Fraser. There's also a collection of the scientist and statesman's personal belonings, including his composing table & several of his original publications.
Aug 29, 2008: Anwar Marshall Trio at Chris's Jazz Cafe
Drummer Anwar Marshall teams up with Jon and Chris Coyle.
Aug 29, 2008: The Moving Show at The Please Touch Museum
'The Moving Show' is a highly interactive story introducing children to moving (your body and your home).
Aug 29, 2008: Real Pirates at The Franklin Institute
'Real Pirates' tells the true story of the Whydah, a pirate ship that was found off the coast of Cape Cod in 1984 by underwater explorer Barry Clifford. The exhibit displays over 200 artifacts salvaged from the ocean floor including treasure chests of jewelry, coins, and gold, weaponry such as cannons, pistols, and knives, and a full size replica of the actual ship itself.
Aug 30, 2008: Live Music at Deja Vu - Atlantic City
Enjoy a variety of different bands every weekend at Deja Vu.
Aug 31, 2008: Sunday Night Sessions at Bar Noir
A variety of live local bands perform weekly.
Aug 29, 2008: Live Music at Deja Vu - Atlantic City
Enjoy a variety of different bands every weekend at Deja Vu.
Aug 30, 2008: DJ Slice at Bar Noir
DJ Slice spins hip-hop, rock and '80s tunes.
Sep 3, 2008: Happy Hour at Maggiano's - King of Prussia
Enjoy great appetizer specials five days a week after work.
Aug 28, 2008: Summer in LOVE at Love Park
Today's afternoon performer is James Klueh with a special evening performer is The Turn. Daily FREE concerts are performed at LOVE Park Monday though Friday from 12-2pm and Thursday evenings from 5-7pm until October 31st!
Oct 22, 2008: Web Programming (X)HTML with CSS and Javascript at Future Media Concepts (Philadelphia)
(X)HTML with CSS - 3 days - 10/22/2008
Programming with JavaScript - 3 days - 10/22/2008
*** Class Duration: 10am-6pm ***
For more info go to www.fmctraining.com
Future Media Concepts
325 Chestnut Street
Suite: 220
Philadelphia, PA 19106
tel: 215.922.2500
fax: 215.922.6383
Ask for Jennifer Herman, Digital Media Specialist
