To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra’s historic trip to China, History Making Productions will present a community screening of the award-winning documentary Beethoven in Beijing on Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Michael A. Nutter Theatre of the Pennsylvania Convention Center.
This September Opera Philadelphia will bring free screenings of Hansel and Gretel, a fun, family-friendly opera reimagined for film, to parks around the city. Opera in the Park Sunday, September 10, 2023 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. FDR Park 1500 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19145. Featuring performances by baritone Kevin Godínez, soprano Ethel Trujillo, and pianist Ting… Continue reading Opera in the Park: FDR Edition!
For Black History Month the Parkway Central Library of Philadelphia at 1901 Vine Street will be hosting a free documentary film screening of “Broken Dreams: The Story of James E. Dupree” on February 3rd, 2024 at 2PM. The screening will be followed by an insightful conversation between Philadelphia artist James E. Dupree, his former assistant… Continue reading Documentary ‘Broken Dreams’ Revisited
Art, Culture & History come together to present a free community event on April 9th in celebration of the American athlete, artist, and activist – all ages welcome. Experience art, Flamenco dance demonstrations and more - all in celebration of Paul Robeson's birthday. This event is free and open to all ages, presented in partnership… Continue reading A Free Multi-Media Arts Celebration for Paul Robeson
Acme Screening Room presents on April 27 at 630pm the documentary Broken Dreams, the story of Lambertville artist James Dupree’s journey as an artist, fighting the city of Philadelphia. The evening will begin with a reception at 630pm, followed by the film screening and QnA at 7pm. An after party will take place at James… Continue reading Film Screening at Acme: Broken Dreams
On Stage at Music Mountain Theatre! Sweet Charity Book by Neil Simon | Music by Cy Coleman | Lyrics by Dorothy FieldsBased on an original screenplay by Federico Fellini, Tullio Pinelli, and Ennis Flaiano Sweet Charity follows the romantic trials and tribulations of Charity Hope Valentine, “a girl who wanted to be loved.” Charity is… Continue reading Sweet Charity
Join the Acme Screening Room and Soupcon Salon on Saturday July 27 for the second annual Lambertville Comic and Zine Con. From 11am-4pm The Lambertville Comic and Zine Con is a celebration of DIY press, focusing on artists and writers creating self-published and small press works. The event draws artists from throughout the Mid-Atlantic region… Continue reading Acme Presents the Lambertville Comic and Zine Con
The 14th Annual Axelrod Jewish International Film Festival (AJIFF) runs from August 4-14 at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal. The nonprofit festival features 10 award-winning Israeli and Jewish international films. Film series passes are available for $68 through July 15 ($78 after). Individual film tickets are $12.
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