ENTERTAINMENT

North by Northwest. Oteil Burbridge & The Peacemakers play on Friday, November 21; Johnny A returns on Saturday, November 22; Lady Alma wails on Friday, November 28; and Fun Lovin’ Criminals play on Saturday, November 29. Performance times and cover charges vary. 7105 Germantown Ave., Mt. Airy. 215-248-1000 or www.nxnwphl.com.

Goat Hollow. Kiwi plays on Friday, November 21; Trailor Park plays on Saturday, November 22; Bill Schenk & Mixed Co. play on Friday, November 28; and Animus plays on Saturday, November 29.No cover. 300 W. Mt. Pleasant Ave, Mt. Airy; 215-242-4710.

Mermaid Inn. The Sacred Cowboys will play on Friday & Saturday, November 21 & 22; Something Black wil play on Friday, November 28 and Psych-a-billy plays on Saturday, November 29. Times and cover charges vary. 7673 Winston Road, Chestnut Hill, 215-247-9797. www.themermaidinn.net.

Keswick Theatre: The Thorns (Matthew Sweet, Pete Droge, Shawn Mullins) entertain on Thursday, November 20. The Tell Us the Truth Tour is on Friday, November 21. Saturday, November 22 will feature Daniel Rodriguez, The Singing Policeman. Sunday, November 23, laugh with Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood of Whose Line Is It Anyway. Pink Floyd tribute band, The Machine, performs on Friday, November 28. Hot Tuna (acoustic), featuring Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady and Barry Mitterhoff will play on Saturday, November 29. A Christmas Carol will be performed on Sunday, November 30. Times and ticket prices vary. The theater is at Keswick Avenue and Easton Road, Glenside. 215-572-7650 or www.keswicktheatre.com

**Chestnut Hill College’s Mask and Foil Drama Club will revive a stage favorite, the 1936 Kaufman and Hart comedy classic, You Can’t Take It With You, on Friday and Saturday, November 21 and 22 at 8 p.m., and a Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. on November 23 in the college’s auditorium at 9601 Germantown Ave.  General admission is $5. For more information, call 215-248-7799.

Anglesea Pub North, 7136 Germantown Ave.: Wednesdays are martini nights, Thursdays are college nights. Live music Friday and Saturday nights.215-248-4435.

** The Lion in Winter is being presented at the Stagecrafters, 8130 Germantown Ave., through November 22. Information: 215-247-8881.

Art, the Tony Award-winning comedy by Yasmina Reza, will be presented by The Drama Group at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave., through November 29. Call 215-844-0724 for details.

The Ari Hoenig Quartet, featuring pianist Jean-Michel Pilc, will be at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., on Saturday, November 22 at 8 p.m. Information: 215-248-9229.

The Chestnut Hill Film Group will screen Edgar G. Ulmer’s two westerns, Thunder Over Texas and The Naked Dawn, on Tuesday, November 25. The films will be shown at the Chestnut Hill Library, 8711 Germantown Ave., at 7 p.m. Free. Information: 215- 248- 9777.

InFusion Coffee and Tea Gallery, 7133 Germantown Ave.: Thursday, November 20, Milton and the Devil’s Party, thinking people's power pop; Saturday, November 22, “In the Red,” a poetry and spoken word event emceed by Tim Rich and featuring DJ Taj; Saturday, November 29, Gospel Hip Hop. Times vary; free. 215-248-1718.

The Donetsk Ballet of Ukraine will perform highlights from Peer Gynt and The Nutcracker at Plymouth/Whitemarsh High School, Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, on Saturday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m. $17, student; $30, adult. Tickets and information: 215-849-7950 or 1-800-849-4919.

The Music Department of Chestnut Hill College will present two performances of this year’s Christmas Concert, “Ode to Joy,” featuring the finale of Beethoven Symphony No. 9. The concert is a co-production of the Chestnut Hill College Community Chorus and the Philadelphia Doctor’s Orchestra. Performances are Sunday, November 23 at 4 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church on Church Lane in Lafayette Hill, and Sunday, December 7 at 4 p.m. in the Chestnut Hill College Auditorium at 9601 Germantown Avenue. General admission is $10; seniors and children to age 12, $5.  For more information, call 215-248-7194.

“The Trumpet Shall Sing,” a concert of Baroque chamber music by the Bach Festival of Philadelphia, will be presented on Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave. $22. Information: 215-247-4020.

“Vivaldi: Four Concertos for Four Violins” will be performed by the Philomel Baroque Orchestra on Sunday, November 23 at 4 p.m. in the Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin's Lane. Tickets are $35; call 215-893-1999 or order at www.ticketphiladelphia.org.

“King of the Birds,” a Zulu folktale, will be presented by students of Holy Cross Parish School on Saturday, November 22 at 3 p.m. at the school, 144 East Mt. Airy Ave. Tickets, $5/$7, are available at the door.

Audience/Unveiling; Two One-Acts by Vaclav Havel, will be presented by the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street, from November 21-December 6. Tickets/information: 215-248-0546. www.allenslane.org.

Germantown Friends School Choir will present Dido & Aeneas on Sunday, November 23, at 3 p.m. The annual fall choir concert at GFS will be a fully staged version of the baroque opera by Henry Purcell. The 55-member Upper School Choir will be accompanied by a string orchestra and harpsichord. The performance is free and open to the public, however seating in the Poley Auditorium on the GFS campus at 31 W. Coulter Street in Germantown, is limited so early arrival is recommended. For information or directions, call 215-951-2300.

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ART

** The First Woodmere Triennial of Contemporary Photography is on display through January 11. Woodmere is at 9201 Germantown Ave. 215-247-0476 or www.woodmereartmuseum.org to access a complete list of special programs at the museum.

Ron Tarver / Trees is a benefit exhibition for the Awbury Arboretum, on display through November 25 at the Francis Cope House at the arboretum. Information: 215-849-2855.

** Art Classes for Adults are beginning now at Woodmere Art Museum, 9201 Germantown Ave. Classes include beginning drawing and painting, the figure in space, painting and drawing from the live model, viewing the visual arts, the elements of watercolor and drawing from the figure. Woodmere membership is required for art classes. The Elements of Art lecture series will continue on Monday mornings through December 8. For complete information, call 215-247-0948 or click www.woodmereartmuseum.org.

Classes in Creative and Performing Arts for Children and Adults are available at the Allens Lane Art Center, Allens Lane & McCallum Street. Call 215-248-0546 or click www.allenslane.org for more information. Moving Walls:  Mixed Media Exhibit of Philly Graffiti Artists runs through November 30.

Eyedazzlers: The Two-Century Romance of Navajo Weaving and Germantown Yarn, an exhibition of contemporary Navajo weaving using yarn created in the Northwest, will be at the Sedgwick Cultural Center, 7137 Germantown Ave., through December 24. 215-248-9229 or www.sedgwickcenter.org.

"Where Martin Luther Walked" is an exhibit by photographer Hans Walther highlighting landmarks that were part of Luther's lifetime journey. The exhibit is on display in the lower rotunda of the Krauth Memorial Library at Lutheran Theological Seminary, 7301 Germantown Ave. It is free and open to the public until early February; hours vary. Information: 215-248-6323.

NATURE/GARDENS

“Wild Lunch Bunch.” World traveler and birding expert Jamie Stewart will be presenting a slide show series of his travels on Wednesdays, November 19 and December 3 & 10 at the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association, 12 Morris Road, Ambler. Bring your own bag lunch; the Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association will provide beverages. Lunch beings at 11:30 a.m.; the slide show will follow. Free, but call to register: 215-646-8866.

Wildlife Rehabilitation Craft Fair will be at the Masonic Home of Pennsylvania, 801 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill on Friday, November 21, from 5 to 10 p.m. and on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $3 admission. Information: 215-482-8217.

Hike the Wissahickon. A variety of hikes are offered throughout the month. Call the Friends of the Wissahickon at 215-247-0417 for details.

** At the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road, Roxborough: Restoration Symposium will take place on Thursday, November 20 from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, November 29-30 are “Bring a Friend” weekend, when admission to the center is free. Click www.schuylkillcenter.org or call the center at 215-482-7300 for details about all events.

Walk the Wild Wissahickon. The Sierra Club sponsors hikes regularly the last Saturday of each month, hiking a different trail each month. Meet at 10 a.m. at Sedgwick Gardens Apts. in Mt. Airy (McCallum and Sedgwick Sts.) Check with Sidney Goldstein for details, at 215-438-4459, or mrbasketball.net@verizon.net.

HEALTH/FITNESS

Asthma Education Classes are being held at Grace Community Center, 25 W. Johnson St., on Saturdays through December 6. Free. Information: 215-848-2700.

Blood Donors are Always Needed! You can donate at St. Philip Neri School, 3015 Chestnut St., Lafayette Hill, on Monday, November 24 from 2:30-8 p.m. and at the Church on the Mall, 500 Germantown Pike, Plymouth Meeting, from 2-7:30 p.m. On Tuesday, November 25, donate at Congregation Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, from 2-7:30 p.m. For more information, call the Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.

Anger Management Workshops for adults and teens offered by the Growing Center of PA, 7600 Stenton Ave. Thursday, November 20 at 8 p.m. $25; call 215-233-2560 to pre-register.

Wissahickon Hospice offers drop-in bereavement support groups for adults on the last Tuesday of each month from 1:30-3 p.m. at Chestnut Hill Hospital, Laughlin Hall, 8835 Germantown Ave. 800-700-8807.

Chestnut Hill Hospital offers a great variety of programs and support groups, including exercise programs for all ages and physical conditions, cardiac rehabilitation, programs on women’s health issues, Smoke Stoppers, CPR, a senior activity and functional evaluation (SAFE) program, a variety of clinical trials, a driver screening course, wound care program, diabetes education and support center, a geriatric resource center, drop-in parenting discussion and child play group, a prosthetic and orthotic program, wheelchair program,  prenatal/postpartum yoga classes, cancer support groups, breastfeeding classes, stroke club, babysitter training and more. Call 215-753-2000 for more information or click www.chh.org.

BOOK SCENE

At Borders, 8701 Germantown Ave.: Fiction Book Group will meet on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. to discuss By the Lake by John McGahern. Information: 215-248-1213.

Falls of Schuylkill Library invites fourth through sixth graders to the library, 3501 Midvale Ave., on Thursday, November 20, at 3:30 p.m. to find out what it offers on ghosts, predicting the future, and other strange and surprising things. No pre-registration is required. Information: call Elizabeth Heideman at 215-685-2093.

EDUCATION

**The Chestnut Hill Library will host a presentation by Deborah Cooper from the International Services of the Red Cross, which will cover topics such as a brief history of the Red Cross, its principles and the role of the Red Cross in present world situations on Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m. For more information, call 215-685-9290.

“General Washington’s Christmas Farewell:  A Mount Vernon Homecoming,” will be read by author Stanley Weintraub at the General Lafayette Inn on Wednesday, November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Weintraub will discuss the poignant and little known story of Washington’s return to Mt. Vernon. Information: 215-686-3058. 

A French Conversation luncheon, sponsored by the Alliance Française, will take place at Cin Cin, 7838 Germantown Ave., on Friday, November 21 at 12:30 p.m. Information: 215-735-5283.

“Lewis and Clark: 800 Miles in One Hour; Highlights of the Expedition,” a talk by Paul Sivitz, will be presented at the Falls of Schuylkill Library, 3501 Midvale Avenue, on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. No registration necessary. Information: 215-685-2093.

“Kids and Public Education: A Public Issues Forum” will be held at the Lovett Memorial Library, 6945 Germantown Ave., on Wednesday, November 19, from 6:30-8:45 p.m. Free, but please register by calling 25-685-2095.

“Shadow Warriors: African-American Heroes and Outlaws of the Old West” will be presented by re-enactor Joe Certaine at the Joseph Coleman Library, 68 W. Chelten Ave., on Sunday, November 23 at 3 p.m. Free; suitable for adults and school-age children. Information: 215-685-2153.

A History of Stained Glass Art will be presented by designer Susan Bockius on Thursday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, Bethlehem Pike & Mill Road, Flourtown. Sponsored by the Springfield Township Historical Society. Information: 215-233-4600.

Pennsylvania Abolitionists United Against the Death Penalty are hosting Bud Welch on Saturday, November 22 at 7 p.m. at the Germantown Friends Meeting, 47 W. Coulter St. and on Sunday, November 23 at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Germantown, 6023 Germantown Ave. Welch, who lost his daughter in the Oklahoma City bombing, initially wanted Timothy McVeigh put to death. Hear why he has changed his position.

College Preparation, Study, Test-Taking and more will be covered in four free workshops on Saturday, November 22 from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Mount Zion Baptist Church of Germantown, 41 W. Rittenhouse St. Information: 215-844-7614.

Kids That Start Ahead, Stay Ahead! How to teach your newborn to six-year-old anything and everything joyously. View a free 44-minute introductory video production, featuring author Glenn Doman, on Wednesday, November 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Institutes for the Achievement of Human Potential, 8801 Stenton Ave., Wyndmoor. Reservations necessary; call 267-440-2576.

FOR THE KIDS

** The Chestnut Hill Library holds story time for 1- to 3-year-olds, held on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. for children 3-6. The library is at 8711 Germantown Ave. Call 215-685-9290 for all program information.

Free Library of Springfield Township, 1600 Paper Mill Road, Wyndmoor, offers daytime and evening story times for young children. Call 215-836-5300 for exact times. Come for a magic show on Wednesday, November 19 at 7 p.m.

Children’s Story Time is held Monday mornings at 10:30 a.m. at Borders, 8701 Germantown Ave. 215-248-1213.

Toddler Teddy Story Time. Toddlers and caregivers are invited to the Falls of Schuylkill Library to share stories, songs, and make a simple craft. Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll; no pre-registration is required. Ages 18 months to 3 years. Thursday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m. at 3501 Midvale Ave. (at Warden Drive). Information: 215-685-2093.

O’Doodle’s Toystore is offering martial arts for kids classes starting in December. Call 215-247-7345 for details.

Hatch Dance Company is offering free “Try Us” classes for boys and girls 7-18 on Saturday morning, November 22 and a free audition class for teens 12-18 at 3 p.m. at the Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church, 8812 Germantown Ave. Call 215-416-0457 for times, details and to reserve a spot.

Little People’s Music will host a Family MusicFest fundraiser on Saturday, November 22 from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at the Unitarian Society of Germantown, Lincoln Drive & Wayne Ave. Music, dance, crafts, food and more. $7, adults; $5 children. Information: 215-884-7553.

RELIGION

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 22 E. Chestnut Hill Ave.: To mark the arrival of the Advent season, St. Paul's Episcopal Church will begin its 10:30 a.m. service on Sunday, November 30, with an Advent Procession. As the service begins, the nave of the church is darkened. During the procession of clergy, choir, and others who serve at the altar, prayers, readings, and music of the season are accompanied by the gradual lighting of the nave, representing the coming of Jesus as the Light of the World. The service will include music of Malcolm Archer, Phillip Ledger, Paul Manz, and Felix Mendelssohn, as well as Advent Plainsong. Centering prayer sessions are on Wednesdays at 7 a.m. and Thursdays at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Information: the Rev. John Francis at 215-242-2055 or www.stpaulschestnuthill.org.

Church of St. Martin-in-the-Fields, 8000 St. Martin’s Lane, continues a two-week 10 a.m. forum series, “Trabajando Juntos Para Dios (Working Together for God)” on Sunday, November 23. Participants will hear about larger developments in Guatemala and their implication for the Episcopal Church. Information: 215-247-7466 x109.

Unitarian Society of Germantown offers “Coffee and Conversation” on most Sundays at 9:30 a.m. On November 23, share memories about giving thanks. Dr. Ellery Schempp will discuss “A Personal Journey in Church-State Relations,” which focuses on his leadership in defense of civil liberties during difficult times, on Sunday, November 30 at 11 a.m. Free; 6511 Germantown Ave.; 215-844-1157 or www.usguu.org.

Festival of Hymns Choir presents “A Musical Celebration of Thanksgiving for Advent and Christmas” on Sunday, November 23 at 4 p.m. at Janes Memorial United Methodist Church, 47 E. Haines St, Germantown. 215-844-9564.

First Love, a group of five musicians from Uganda, will perform at Germantown Christian Assembly, 610 E. Mt. Pleasant Ave., on Sunday, November 23 at 7 p.m. Information: 215-242-5550.

“No, Virginia, Not All Stories in the Bible are to be Taken Literally, but They Should be Taken Seriously!” is the theme of a Continuing Jewish Education program led by Rabbi Emeritus Seymour Prystowsky at Congregation Or Ami, 708 Ridge Pike, Lafayette Hill, on Monday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. Information: 610-828-9066.

MISCELLANEOUS

Empty Bowl Dinner, sponsored by Chestnut Hill College, in conjunction with Northwest Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network, will take place on Thursday, November 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Rotunda of St. Joseph Hall at 9601 Germantown Ave. Guests may take home handcrafted ceramic bowls designed and donated by area potters after eating soups donated by area restaurants. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 for students and children. Event is a benefit for NPIHN. Information: 215-248-7031.

Holiday Crafts Festival, sponsored by the Philadelphia Children’s School, will be on Saturday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 7500 Germantown Ave. Admission will be charged. Information: 215-248-1662 or www.phillywaldorf.com.

Swing Dance. Swing lessons at 7p.m., followed by music by the City Rhythm Orchestra from 8:45 - midnight, on Saturday, November 22, at the Commodore Barry Club, 6815 Emlen St. $15 ($12 students or substantial baked goods to share). 610-676-0123 or www.swingdance.org.

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SAVE THE DATE

Chestnut Hill Historical Society’s Holiday House Tour is on Saturday, December 6. Information: 215-247-0417.

REUNIONS

• Springfield Township High School class of 1973 reunion is on Saturday, November 29, North Hills CC, 7 p.m. Contact: SHSReunion1973@aol.com or 215-287-7404.

• Springfield Township High School class of 1983 reunion is on Friday, November 28, Sorella Rose Restaurant, 7 p.m. Contact: asamt@comcast.net.

• Germantown High School class of 1973 reunion will be on Friday, November 28 from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Venetian Club of Chestnut Hill, 8030 Germantown Ave. Contact: Leslie Enter at 215-402-9153.

VOLUNTEER

• Philadelphia Reads is seeking volunteers to read with children — 1st through 3rd grade — in school day and after-school programs throughout the city. The next training session is November 23 at 4 p.m. 215-686-4450.

• Mayor’s commission on service to the aging’s APPRISE program is seeking volunteers to counsel seniors regarding Medicare, Medicaid and health care fraud issues; training will be provided. For more information, call 215-686-8462.

• Academy of Natural Sciences is seeking volunteer guides for the exhibit “Genome: The Secret of How Life Works,” at the museum from January to May 2004. For details contact Lois Kuter, volunteer coordinator, 215-299-1029 or kuter@acnatsci.org.

CONTACT US

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