Events in and Around Medford

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Nov 4, 2010: Tunnelwalk & Rail Tour at Independence Seaport Museum
In honor of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces during World War II, the Museum will be displaying a number of historic American flags and banners from the collections of the Philadelphia Flag Day Association.


Nov 4, 2010: PYSANKA: the Ukrainian Easter Egg at African American Museum
This exhibit features the stories and photos of 50 successful Pennsylvania women.


Nov 4, 2010: Nueva York at Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology)
This exhibit features never before displayed objects from the private collections of Lenape people in Pennsylvania, in addition to historic and contemporary photographs, and archaeological objects from the collections of Penn Museum. Ancient masks, dolls, jewelry, and other traditional arts are featured, as well as a number of once-secret family heirlooms, rich with hidden Lenape symbolism, dating from the early 1800s.


Nov 4, 2010: Rockin' Thursday Cruises at Linvilla Orchards
Linvilla celebrates the advent of autumn with a beautiful seasonal display featuring scarecrows, straw bales and pumpkins of all shapes and sizes.


Nov 4, 2010: Thronateeska's Railroad Equipment & Model Railway Exhibit at Philadelphia Museum of Art
This exhibit features approximately 50 examples of Korean art depicting flowers or animals, real or imaginary.


Sep 2, 2010: Posing Beauty in African American Culture at Crowne Plaza Hotel
Join Young Professionals poolside at the outdoor TIKI Bar for drink specials and free buffet food. Swim if you want or just lounge around. Either way it will feel like the perfect early start to yet another Summer weekend.


Nov 4, 2010: People, Places and Things: A Celebration of Harrisburg's Artistic Heritage at Philadelphia Museum of Art
This exhibit features Japanese depictions of the Western visitors who came to Japan when international trade was opened in the 1850's.


Nov 4, 2010: Sensory Garden at Eastern State Penitentiary
This installation is comprised of directional signs suggesting other "Dark Tourism" sites visitors may wish to visit.


Nov 4, 2010: An Exploration of Cartoon Art at Eastern State Penitentiary
This exhibit features a series of potraits of women who are serving out life sentences in prison. Each portrait is accompanied by a recording of her voice.


Sep 6, 2010: Jamrock at The Arts Garage
The evening includes performances by five talented Philadelphia actors as well as an open stage session for aspiring actors and playwrights.


Sep 10, 2010: Philly's Finest Music & Comedy Showcase at The Arts Garage
Kenny Meez Federation Sound and guests spin the best in reggae, hip-hop and dance.


Sep 9, 2010: Artiphax at The Arts Garage
'Artiphax' is a weekly dance party hosted by DJ Manik and guests.


Sep 4, 2010: Therapy Session at The Arts Garage
Resident DJ Sean J.D. Diaz and guests spin the best in house music.


Sep 18, 2010: Santa Fe Found: Fragments of Time at The Arts Garage
Resident DJ Sean J.D. Diaz and guests spin the best in house music.


Nov 4, 2010: Leo Villareal: Sculpture at Philadelphia Museum of Art
This exhibit features rarely-seen drawings and watercolors by Thomas Eakens, who started his teaching career at the Philadelphia Sketch Club.


Nov 4, 2010: John Gossage: the Pond at James A Michener Art Museum
This exhibit features work by past and current members of the Philadelphia Sketch Club who worked in and around Bucks County.


Nov 4, 2010: Happy Hour at Penn Museum (University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology & Anthropology)
This exhibit features photography, field notes and interview transcriptions from anthropologist Philippe Bourgois and photographer-ethnographer Jeff Schonberg's years of research among San Francisco's drug addict community.


Nov 4, 2010: Bonny Doon Tasting at The Galleries at Moore College of Art & Design
This exhibit features video work selected by 35 international curators.


Nov 4, 2010: Plants, Wings, and Crawly Things at Historic Philadelphia Center
Let history surround you at Philadelphia's first indoor, state-of-the art 360-degree, 3-D panoramic attraction! 'Liberty 360' will immerse the viewer in the symbols of freedom. Benjamin Franklin appears in a groundbreaking 360-degree, 3-D show unlike anything that has ever been seen before, and escorts the audience on a journey of discovery and exploration of America's most beloved symbols. The 12-minute, 3-D film surrounds the audience in a new customized state-of-the-art theater, inside the new Historic Philadelphia Center.


Nov 4, 2010: Destination Universe at Rosenbach Museum and Library
This exhibit showcases the illustrations Sendak created for the 1973 Brothers Grimm collection 'The Juniper Tree' as well as etchings created by George Cruikshank and an 1853 edition of the Grimm story collection.


Nov 4, 2010: Viva La Revolucion: A Dialogue With the Urban Landscape at James A Michener Art Museum
The museum will be displaying four of Waddell's bronze figurative sculptures in the outdoor sculpture garden.


Nov 4, 2010: One Giant Leap: A Moon Odyssey at Philadelphia Museum of Art
This exhibit features nine examples of English embroidery, dating from the 1500's through the 1800's.


Oct 31, 2010: John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers at La Salle University - Art Museum
La Salle takes on the University of Massachusetts in this collegiate soccer matchup.


Sep 8, 2010: Young Professional Foodies: Surf Taco at surf taco
NJYP Foodies is an event series where Members will travel the state in search of the Best of the Best. This will be a Members only event; you paid your Membership Dues. Do not bring your Non-Member friends to this.


Sep 10, 2010: The Airborne Toxic Event at Keswick Theater
The Airborne Toxic Event is an indie rock band from the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz.


Sep 5, 2010: Midnight Madness: Jaws (1975) at Ritz East Theater
Richard Dreyfuss and Roy Scheider star in Steven Spielberg's iconic film about terror from the deep.


Sep 26, 2010: Tanya Aguiniga: Lineas at Ritz East Theater
When two criminals mistake "The Dude" Lebowski for a different, millionaire Lebowski, "The Dude" and his bowling pal Walter wind up sucked into an increasingly more troublesome series of events. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Julianne Moore and Steve Buscemi.


Sep 12, 2010: Midnight Madness: Ghostbusters (1984) at Ritz East Theater
A group of unemployed professors set up a ghost removal business, and soon find themselves very busy indeed. With Bill Murray, Dan Ackroyd, Harold Ramis and Ernie Hudson.


Sep 10, 2010: Umphrey's McGee at The Doylestown Bookshop
Hosted by Bill Wunder, this monthly event features readings by some of the area's best poets.


Sep 19, 2010: Fredericksburg Area Battlefields: Old Times Here Are Not Forgotten at Ritz East Theater
'2001' is director Stanley Kubrick's epic sci-fi classic about one man's quest to learn the truth about a black monolith found buried on the moon.


Sep 13, 2010: Metropolis (Germany, 1927) at County Theater
Fritz Lang's classic sci-fi silent film will be presented, complete with 25 minutes of newly-restored footage.


Sep 5, 2010: The Sound of Music Sing-A-Long at Hiway Theater
Sing along to the classic Hollywood musical starring Julie Andrews. Contests and prizes.


Oct 5, 2010: The Quarrymen at Keswick Theatre
The new movie by The Weinstein Brothers about young JOHN LENNON, which goes into major nation-wide release the following Friday ? see it here first!


Mar 6, 2011: The Peking Acrobats at Keswick Theatre
20 mind-bending acrobats, contortionists, jugglers & more, with feats of extraordinary skill & danger ? 2,000 years of tradition ? a true international spectacle!


Sep 5, 2010: 2nd Annual Camden Backyard BBQ at Wiggins Waterfront Park
This is a New Orleans-flavored daylong festival, that's also designed to promote health and wellness. A number of booths from regional health and wellness organizations will line the walkways around the festival.


Sep 2, 2010: Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe - Thom Pain (Based on Nothing) at Adrienne Theater
Luna Theater Company presents the tale of Thom Pain, who, iIn his quest for salvation, will stop at nothing, be distracted by nothing, except maybe a piece of lint, or the woman in the second row.


Sep 19, 2010: Valley Forge Fire Co. Spaghetti Dinner at Valley Forge Volunteer Fire Company
SPAGHETTI DINNER
Sunday September 19, 2010

Our fire company Auxiliary is organizing a spaghetti dinner on Sunday, September 19th, from 4pm - 7pm. The spaghetti dinner consists of spaghetti, sausage or meatballs, salad, bread and a desert.
Eat in or carry out.
$7 Adults (ages 12+)
$5 Children (ages 3-11)

Bring your family and friends, all are welcome.


Sep 4, 2010: Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe - the Tell-Tale Heart at The Mutter Museum
Edgar Allan Poe's classic short story stars Barrymore Award winning actor John Zak in a chilling portrayal of a man on the brink of insanity.


Sep 2, 2010: Mark Curry at Helium Comedy Club
Actor/comedian Mark Curry is best known as the star of the hit sitcom 'Hangin' With Mr. Cooper.'


Sep 11, 2010: Terry Gillespie at Comedy Cabaret at Casa Carollo
Terry Gillespie, also known as "Mr. Rubber-Face," boasts wacky facial contortions that always leave audiences roaring with laughter.