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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
10:00 amMagic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum -
Yoga Basics7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Chestnut Hill Yoga
15 W. Highland Ave. (above Valley Green Bank)Whether you are looking to gain overall flexibility, improve balance, learning yoga basics is of tremendous benefit for the entire body and mind. For more information call Bobbi at 215-200-4868.
7:00 pmYoga Basics
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Nov6Tue
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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
10:00 amMagic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum -
Ping-Pong9:00 pm – 11:45 pm
9 p.m.- 12 a.m.
Earth Bread and Brewery
7136 Germantown Ave.Earth Bread and Brewery will be hosting a night of fun and ping-pong at their place on Germantown Avenue in Mt. Airy. People of all skill sets and ages are encouraged to come play all night. Games will be absolutely free. Visit http://www.earthbreadbrewery.com/events.html for more fun events like this.
9:00 pmPing-Pong
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Nov7Wed
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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
10:00 amMagic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum -
‘Cookin’ With WHO?’ Fundraiser12:45 pm – 1:45 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Lutheran Seminary Campus, Brossman Center
7301 Germantown Ave.“Cookin’ With WHO?” fundraiser features a lively competition among community “celebrity” chefs for the coveted “Platinum Spatula” Award. Chef/Rabbi George Stern will be back to defend his title. Taste 10 great dishes and vote for your favorite. The event includes a silent auction. Tickets are $50. All proceeds will support the work of East Mt. Airy Neighbors, the Neighborhood Interfaith Movement, and the Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, three great community nonprofits.
For more information call EMAN at 215-242-4170 or e-mail to info@eastmountairy.org.
12:45 pm‘Cookin’ With WHO?’ Fundraiser -
Free Tot Ice Skating Lessons2:00 pm – 2:45 pm
2 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Wissahickon Skating Club
550 W. Willow Grove Ave.Free ice skating lessons for children ages 3-5. Visit www.wissskating.com for more information.
2:00 pmFree Tot Ice Skating Lessons -
Save the date! Rock ‘n’ Roast Fundraiser Nov. 105:00 pm – 9:00 pm5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill, 8855 Germantown Ave.
Reckless Amateurs, including Rebecca Thornburgh and David Thornburgh, will offer a great blend of folk, rock and blues music to accompany a delicious pork roast dinner. Bring family, friends, and neighbors. Adults $25, kids $10 or family ticket for $75. All proceeds will go to the mission fund. For more information, call 215-247-8855 or visit www.chestnuthillpres.org.
5:00 pmSave the date! Rock ‘n’ Roast Fundraiser Nov. 10 -
Wednesday Evening Group Run6:15 pm – 7:15 pm
Born to Run-Lafayette Hill
6:15p.m.
428 Germantown Pike
All are experience levels and abilities are welcome for a relaxed and friendly group run, starting from to Born to Run Lafayette Hill! The event is free for all. Contact 1-610-828-4781 for more information.
6:15 pmWednesday Evening Group Run -
All-male ‘Othello’ at Quintessence7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7 p.m.
Sedgwick Theater
7137 Germantown Ave.Runs from Wednesday, October 24, 2012 to November 14, 2012
Quintessence Theatre Group opens its third season with Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello.Othello the Moor is the celebrated general of Venice. Virtuous, steadfast and politic, Othello falls in love and impetuously marries Desdemona, a powerful senator’s daughter. Iago, an ambitious subordinate, turns mortal enemy when Othello makes Cassio, an untested scholar of war, his new lieutenant. Reason and passion collide as Iago preys on Othello’s greatest vulnerability, his love for Desdemona.
In an electrifying return to the Elizabethan tradition of all-male Shakespeare, Quintessence regulars Khris Davis and Josh Carpenter will lead the ten-actor ensemble. They will be joined by Ross Bennett Hurwitz who makes his Quintessence and Philadelphia debut as Desdemona.
Othello plays October 10 – November 4. Post-show discussions with the cast and director will take place on Thursday, October 24 and Sunday, October 28. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $30, $20 for seniors (65 and over), $15 for youth (25 and under). There are $10 industry and student rush tickets available at the box office one hour before the performance pending availability. For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://quintessencetheatre.org/ or call 1-877-238-5596.
7:00 pmAll-male ‘Othello’ at Quintessence -
Writing the Young Adult Novel at the Musehouse7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday, Nov. 10
One-Day Workshop
with Frankie Diane Mallis
7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Musehouse: A Center for the Literary Arts
7924 Germantown Ave.Are you writing or considering writing a young adult novel? If so, this workshop is for you! Get ready for a crash course in the young adult novel and how to get yours out into the world. Frankie Diane Mallis, a young adult fantasy writer in the Philadelphia area and professor of composition and creative writing at Arcadia University will help you through looking at what makes a successful young adult novel, current trends in the market, signing with an agent and networking in the industry. The cost of the workshop is $40.
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Save the date! Mural Dedication and Reception: Wissahickon Crossing on Nov. 103:00 pm – 4:00 am
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the citizens of Chestnut Hill invite the community to celebrate Wissahickon Crossing, a new mural on the facade of Bredenbeck’s Bakery, 8126 Germantown Ave., on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts, and muralist Ann Northrup will dedicate the landmark mural project. Immediately after the dedication, there will be a reception featuring wine, cider, hors d’oeuvres, and a mural-inspired cake, hosted by Bowman Properties and Bredenbeck’s Bakery.
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Bredenbeck’s Bakery proudly dedicate Chestnut Hill’s first mural, Wissahickon Crossing, designed and painted by muralist Ann Northrup. Ann was chosen after a dynamic and competitive artist selection; her final design is taken from a pleine-aire watercolor painted directly on the building’s facade. It features a scene at the confluence of Cresheim Creek with the Wissahickon River, and a view of Forbidden Drive hidden by trees. The painting is reproduced with a tactile hand and brilliant glazes unusual in mural painting. It is framed by architectural and botanical details that unite it with Chestnut Hill’s setting. Wissahickon Crossing is Mural Arts’ first mural in Chestnut Hill, and was completely financed by individuals and businesses in Chestnut Hill.
There will be a one-time guided trolley tour of the more than 20 Mural Arts Program murals in Mt. Airy and Germantown, including historical facts about points of interest in the neighborhoods. The Mural Arts Tour of Northwest Philadelphia will take place on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. – noon, leaving from the Trolley Car Diner, 7619 Germantown Ave. (near Cresheim Drive). Price: $30/adults; $28/seniors; $20/children (12 and under).
For tickets: visit muralarts.org/tours or call 215-925-3633. Advanced reservations are recommended since seats are limited. The tour will include Chestnut Hill’s first mural, Wissahickon Crossing by Ann Northup. Parking on Germantown Avenue near the diner, not the diner parking lot.
For further information, call (215) 685-0750 or visit www.muralarts.org. Follow along on social media at: twitter.com/muralarts, youtube.com/phillymuralarts, or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MuralArtsPhiladelphia.
3:00 pmSave the date! Mural Dedication and Reception: Wissahickon Crossing on Nov. 10
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Nov8Thu
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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
10:00 amMagic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum -
Scrabble every Thursday at CHC for Enrichment10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
10 a.m. to noon
Chestnut Hill Center for Enrichment
8431 Germantown Ave.New and experienced players welcome. The Center has 3 Scrabble boards and refreshments. Play every week or when you can. Games are $1 to play.
10:00 amScrabble every Thursday at CHC for Enrichment -
Super Bones Exercise Class10:30 am – 11:30 am
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Center on the Hill
8855 Germantown Ave.Join physical therapist Joanne Fagerstrom in this bone building exercise class that will focus on key strengthening exercises, balance, and posture. $10 per class, plus a one-time $10 equipment fee. To register, call 267-432-1795. Class runs on Thursdays from Sept. 13 to Dec. 13 (Start at any time).
10:30 amSuper Bones Exercise Class -
Toddler Story Time at Chestnut Hill Library11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
11 a.m.
Chestnut Hill Branch
8711 Germantown Ave.
Every Thursday morning at 11 a.m. until the December holiday season (Oct.11, 25, Nov 8, 22, Dec 6, and 20th all at 11:00 a.m.). Don’t miss Toddler Story Time at the Chestnut Hill Library. There will be stories and songs. For more information call 215- 685-9290.
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Mt. Airy USA First Time Homebuyer Workshop5:30 pm – 6:45 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
5:30 p.m.
Mt. Airy USA
6703 Germantown Ave., Suite 200A free first time home-buyer workshop will be held 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. at Mt. Airy USA. Is buying a home right for you? Before diving headfirst into the home buying process, weighing the advantages and disadvantages of purchasing a home could help you decide if homeownership is right for you. Attend this free workshop to learn: the pros and cons of homeownership, how to improve your credit scores and prepare spending plans, the mortgage lending process and more. To register visit www.mausa.eventbrite.co
5:30 pmMt. Airy USA First Time Homebuyer Workshop -
All-male ‘Othello’ at Quintessence7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
7 p.m.
Sedgwick Theater
7137 Germantown Ave.Runs from Wednesday, October 24, 2012 to November 14, 2012
Quintessence Theatre Group opens its third season with Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello.Othello the Moor is the celebrated general of Venice. Virtuous, steadfast and politic, Othello falls in love and impetuously marries Desdemona, a powerful senator’s daughter. Iago, an ambitious subordinate, turns mortal enemy when Othello makes Cassio, an untested scholar of war, his new lieutenant. Reason and passion collide as Iago preys on Othello’s greatest vulnerability, his love for Desdemona.
In an electrifying return to the Elizabethan tradition of all-male Shakespeare, Quintessence regulars Khris Davis and Josh Carpenter will lead the ten-actor ensemble. They will be joined by Ross Bennett Hurwitz who makes his Quintessence and Philadelphia debut as Desdemona.
Othello plays October 10 – November 4. Post-show discussions with the cast and director will take place on Thursday, October 24 and Sunday, October 28. Performances take place on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sundays at 3 p.m.
Tickets are $30, $20 for seniors (65 and over), $15 for youth (25 and under). There are $10 industry and student rush tickets available at the box office one hour before the performance pending availability. For more information or to purchase tickets visit http://quintessencetheatre.org/ or call 1-877-238-5596.
7:00 pmAll-male ‘Othello’ at Quintessence -
Creating a Woodland Garden7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Morris Arboretum
100 E. Northwestern Ave.Learn how to transform an area of your landscape into a woodland oasis. If you already have a grove of trees or are thinking of planting one, this presentation will help you make the proper selection of trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Eva Monheim will discuss the process involved in woodland gardening from garden planning to soil preparation, planting, and ongoing care. Her step-by-step process is something you can install at your own pace. Learn what to plant to provide year-round interest from early-blooming bulbs to shrubs with colorful berries in fall and winter. Eva has been sharing her skills, talents, and engaging approach to teaching horticulture since the early 80s. For more information go to
https://online.morrisarboretum.org/classes/design.
7:00 pmCreating a Woodland Garden -
CHCA executive committee meeting7:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Thurs., Nov. 8
CHCA Agenda All meetings are open to the public
7:30 p.m.
Town Hall
8434 Germantown Ave.Agenda: – Bylaws Committee: need for new candidates before the Nov. Board meeting – Final planning for the Real Estate Tax/AVI Discussion Panel – Fundraising plans for 2013 – Performance review follow-ups
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Chestnut Hill and Springfield Township host Speaker Night7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, Nov. 8
7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church in Springfield
1710 Bethlehem Pike, Flourtown
A Speaker Night on early European settlement of Chestnut Hill and Springfield Township will be held on Thursday night. It is a joint program of the Chestnut Hill and Springfield Township Historical Societies. Presentations will include “Chestnut Hill and Springfield Township: 18th-century Land Development and Architecture,” by Jefferson M. Moak, Senior Archivist, National Archives & Records Administration; and “Millers and Mystics” by David Contosta, Professor of History, Chestnut Hill College. The moderator will be Miles Orvell, Professor of English and American Studies, Temple University. The event is free and reservations are not needed.For more information visit www.chhist.org or call 215-247-0417.
7:30 pmChestnut Hill and Springfield Township host Speaker Night -
Save the date! Mural Dedication and Reception: Wissahickon Crossing on Nov. 103:00 pm – 4:00 am
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the citizens of Chestnut Hill invite the community to celebrate Wissahickon Crossing, a new mural on the facade of Bredenbeck’s Bakery, 8126 Germantown Ave., on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts, and muralist Ann Northrup will dedicate the landmark mural project. Immediately after the dedication, there will be a reception featuring wine, cider, hors d’oeuvres, and a mural-inspired cake, hosted by Bowman Properties and Bredenbeck’s Bakery.
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Bredenbeck’s Bakery proudly dedicate Chestnut Hill’s first mural, Wissahickon Crossing, designed and painted by muralist Ann Northrup. Ann was chosen after a dynamic and competitive artist selection; her final design is taken from a pleine-aire watercolor painted directly on the building’s facade. It features a scene at the confluence of Cresheim Creek with the Wissahickon River, and a view of Forbidden Drive hidden by trees. The painting is reproduced with a tactile hand and brilliant glazes unusual in mural painting. It is framed by architectural and botanical details that unite it with Chestnut Hill’s setting. Wissahickon Crossing is Mural Arts’ first mural in Chestnut Hill, and was completely financed by individuals and businesses in Chestnut Hill.
There will be a one-time guided trolley tour of the more than 20 Mural Arts Program murals in Mt. Airy and Germantown, including historical facts about points of interest in the neighborhoods. The Mural Arts Tour of Northwest Philadelphia will take place on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. – noon, leaving from the Trolley Car Diner, 7619 Germantown Ave. (near Cresheim Drive). Price: $30/adults; $28/seniors; $20/children (12 and under).
For tickets: visit muralarts.org/tours or call 215-925-3633. Advanced reservations are recommended since seats are limited. The tour will include Chestnut Hill’s first mural, Wissahickon Crossing by Ann Northup. Parking on Germantown Avenue near the diner, not the diner parking lot.
For further information, call (215) 685-0750 or visit www.muralarts.org. Follow along on social media at: twitter.com/muralarts, youtube.com/phillymuralarts, or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MuralArtsPhiladelphia.
3:00 pmSave the date! Mural Dedication and Reception: Wissahickon Crossing on Nov. 10
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Nov9Fri
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Magic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Runs until Nov. 9
Woodmere Art Museum
9201 Germantown Ave.The Woodmere Art Museum presents its Fall 2012 straw maze “Diagon Alley.” Hours are Fridays, 6–8 p.m., Saturdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sundays 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Families welcome; ages 4–11 with adult $8 per child ($6 members); $20 for families of three or more ($18 members).
The maze will be open until October 28. The theme for the 2012 maze draws inspiration from the Harry Potter series. Diagon Alley is a cobbled wizarding alley and shopping area located in London behind a pub called the Leaky Cauldron. Inside the alley is an assortment of shops where wands, charms, and all items on the Hogwarts supply list can be bought. Visitors will find everything a wizard needs to cast spells. 850 lb. bales have been arranged in concentric squares, nesting one inside the other.At the perimeter, bales are stacked to create post and lintel portals for access to magic markets. Beyond the portals is the “commitment wall” – a diaphanous honeycomb wall of straw bales intended to challenge the visitor. At the center of the maze resides a mystical red sphere. Seek-and-find activities will also be available to guide visitors through the maze.
Magical art-making activities will be held Fridays, 6-7 p.m., and Saturdays, 2-4 p.m. They are free and include: September 14–15, Wizard Hats; September 21–22, Magic Wands; September 28–29, Cloaks of Invisibility; October 5–6, Wizard Hats; October 12–13, Hogwarts Castle; October 19–20, Magic Book; October 26–28, Harry Potter Weekend, including Tri-Wizard Tournament, Magic Wands, and Treats from the Trolley.
For more information visit www.woodmereartmuseum.org.
10:00 amMagic themed straw maze at Woodmere Art Museum -
Storytime at Big Blue Marble10:15 am – 11:30 am
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Big Blue Marble Bookstore
551 Carpenter LaneKids Storytime is held at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore, every Friday morning at 10:30 a.m. It is free. For more information visit www.bigbluemarblebooks.com/events or call 215-8544-1870.
10:15 amStorytime at Big Blue Marble -
Save the date! Mural Dedication and Reception: Wissahickon Crossing on Nov. 103:00 pm – 4:00 am
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and the citizens of Chestnut Hill invite the community to celebrate Wissahickon Crossing, a new mural on the facade of Bredenbeck’s Bakery, 8126 Germantown Ave., on Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Jane Golden, Executive Director of Mural Arts, and muralist Ann Northrup will dedicate the landmark mural project. Immediately after the dedication, there will be a reception featuring wine, cider, hors d’oeuvres, and a mural-inspired cake, hosted by Bowman Properties and Bredenbeck’s Bakery.
The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Bredenbeck’s Bakery proudly dedicate Chestnut Hill’s first mural, Wissahickon Crossing, designed and painted by muralist Ann Northrup. Ann was chosen after a dynamic and competitive artist selection; her final design is taken from a pleine-aire watercolor painted directly on the building’s facade. It features a scene at the confluence of Cresheim Creek with the Wissahickon River, and a view of Forbidden Drive hidden by trees. The painting is reproduced with a tactile hand and brilliant glazes unusual in mural painting. It is framed by architectural and botanical details that unite it with Chestnut Hill’s setting. Wissahickon Crossing is Mural Arts’ first mural in Chestnut Hill, and was completely financed by individuals and businesses in Chestnut Hill.
There will be a one-time guided trolley tour of the more than 20 Mural Arts Program murals in Mt. Airy and Germantown, including historical facts about points of interest in the neighborhoods. The Mural Arts Tour of Northwest Philadelphia will take place on Saturday, November 24, 2012 from 10 a.m. – noon, leaving from the Trolley Car Diner, 7619 Germantown Ave. (near Cresheim Drive). Price: $30/adults; $28/seniors; $20/children (12 and under).
For tickets: visit muralarts.org/tours or call 215-925-3633. Advanced reservations are recommended since seats are limited. The tour will include Chestnut Hill’s first mural, Wissahickon Crossing by Ann Northup. Parking on Germantown Avenue near the diner, not the diner parking lot.
For further information, call (215) 685-0750 or visit www.muralarts.org. Follow along on social media at: twitter.com/muralarts, youtube.com/phillymuralarts, or on Facebook at http://facebook.com/MuralArtsPhiladelphia.
3:00 pmSave the date! Mural Dedication and Reception: Wissahickon Crossing on Nov. 10
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