Saturdays, April 10 – June 19, 8:30 – 9:15 a.m.
Music Together® is an internationally recognized early childhood music program for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergardeners, and the adults who love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates adult involvement.
Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning.
Spring term dates: April 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22; June 5, 12, 19
Music Together classes are offered by The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy. For registration and other information, and to RSVP for demonstration classes, please contact icanplay@philasuzukipiano.com or 267.251.0429.
Tuition includes:
- Ten weekly 45-minute classes
- A beautifully illustrated songbook with activity suggestions for parents.
- Two copies of a professionally recorded CD which includes songs, rhythm chants, “play-along” music, and tonal and rhythm patterns — a different song collection for each semester, rotated over three years.
- A Parent Guide DVD for new families called: “Music Together at Home: Helping Your Child Grow Musically.”
- An ongoing parent education program throughout the semester to help parents learn how children develop musically, and how to assess their child’s rhythm and tonal development.
Music Together art & logo design © 1992-2010 Music Together LLC. Music Together is a registered Trademark. The Philadelphia Suzuki Piano Academy, LLC is licensed by Music Together LLC. For more locations: www.musictogether.com, (800)728.2692
Posted on Nov 12, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: children · family · live music · workshop
Thursday, July 23, 10 to 11 p.m.
Longform improv comedy returns in July with a powerhouse lineup. West Philly locals Illegal Refill play host to opening troupe The Moops. The Moops are an all-star team of Philadelphia-are improvisers assembled, wound up, and released by the Philly Improv Theater. It would be challenging to find a better night of comedy in the city. Pay what you can.
Posted on Jun 30, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: comedy · improv · theater
Thursday July 16, 8 p.m.; Saturday July 18, 3 p.m.; Sunday July 19, 8 p.m.
Hilarious, honest, and vulnerable, this collection of original pieces inspired by community engages the heart and embraces the moment. Vignettes comprised of dance, live music including an original cello duet, masks, and spoken word create a collaborative production that is steeped in the celebration of life’s mysteries, joy, and love.
Reservations: hofferperkins@gmail.com; (215) 906-3590
Suggested donation: $5-$10
Advisory: Contains some sexually explicit content
Posted on Jun 27, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music · spoken word
Dance Party, Vegan Cupcakes, and Midnight Yoga
Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11, doors at 7:30 p.m.
Puppet Uprising and Feet Active partner up to present Missoula Oblongata’s new play “The 50 Greatest Ladies and Gentleman” along with the standard dance party/midnight yoga/vegan cupcake extravaganza for two special nights in July.
8:00pm: “The 50 Greatest Ladies and Gentleman” takes place just after the Treaty of Versailles. A veteran who is genetically predisposed to cowardice searches for his brother from whom he’s received a mysterious letter. When the veteran comes upon the town from whence the letter came, he finds that his brother (and the rest of the town) have been caught in a dance mania—a hysterical mass tarantism. With no one else around, the veteran befriends a spider—suspected as the one responsible for the tarantism—and together they go up against the town doctor who believes that breakfast (and everything ordinary, for that matter) is beneath love.
9:30pm: dance party – yay! resident DJs Ginkgo and Ross of Love blend their unique styles to create a diverse upbeat soundscape.
midnight: yoga. this class will be for all levels so everyone is welcome. candlelight and ambient background music complete the atmosphere. Studio 34 has mats and props that are free to use.
plus ~200 vegan cupcakes (each night)! including (refined) sugar free, gluten free, and soy free (if you have a food allergy feel free to send us an email – we’d like to accommodate everyone).
$5 or pay what you can.
Posted on Jun 24, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: dance · theater · Yoga
Saturday, July 25, 8 p.m.
Featuring performances by:
- Eve Hanan – dance/words (b’more)
- Sheila Zagar – dance (philly)
- Fred Van Dyk – video (b’more)
- Cait Davis – video (nyc)
- Ellen Godena/Max Lord – butoh/sound (boston)
- Naomi Pressman – dance (philly)
- Greg Holt – dance (philly)
Suggested donation: $5.
Posted on Jun 18, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music · visual arts
Wednesday, July 1, 7:30 p.m.
Un-insured Philadelphians are pushing to the front of the line for good health care, by starting a health co-op. Learn how you can join an effective rebellion for universal coverage, while paying medical bills on a nonprofit basis. For more information, visit www.healthdemocracy.org/rebellion.html, or e-mail Paul Glover at paul5glover@yahoo.com.
Posted on Jun 17, 2009, in Events, Healing.
Saturday, June 20, 8 p.m. [more]
Posted on Jun 16, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: live music
Chiptunes and 8-bit visuals
Saturday, June 6
7 p.m. free workshop, 8 p.m. show
8static is Philadelphia’s first monthly chipmusic event, organized by The Hacktory. This weekend, 8static has a very special guest, Tonylight, straight from Milan, Italy. You may have seen him at Blip Festival 2008 in NYC, but this is his first performance here in Philadelphia! $8 / $5 with flier • All Ages [more]
Posted on Jun 7, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: chiptunes
Posted on Jun 5, 2009, in Arts.
Tagged: auction · benefit · City Kitties
With instructor Jen Web
Tuesdays, June 30 to August 4, 6 to 7 p.m.
Tuesdays, June 30 to August 4, 7 to 8 p.m.
Spin your way to improved health and happiness with hoop dance! This adult series will teach you the fundamentals of hoop dance and plenty of mesmerizing tricks that you can incorporate into your own dance style. Six sessions, $60. [more]
Posted on Jun 4, 2009, in Events.
Tagged: class series · classes · dance · fitness
Saturday, June 6
Annie Baum-Stein, a local West-Philadelphia resident, parent, and yoga instructor, will be holding a free Yoga for Youngsters class at the Walnut St. West library. The class is intended for children ages three and up (along with their parents and care-givers). Registration is required, so call 215-685-7671 to save a place for your child in Annie’s class.
Posted on Jun 4, 2009, in In The Neighborhood, Yoga.
Tagged: fitness · free · Yoga
Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Practice movement with the spirit of mindfulness, in a group, with guided instruction. This 2-hour offering is an opportunity to explore your experience of physical sensation, thought and emotion through movement with a goal of enhancing awareness and acceptance of whatever is found. Movement practice will be followed by sitting meditation. Cost: $20. [more]
Posted on Jun 3, 2009, in Events, Healing.
Tagged: meditation · workshop
Saturday, June 27, 8 p.m.
Featuring performances by: [more]
Posted on May 27, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: dance · live music · theater
Thursday, June 18, 10 to 11 p.m. [more]
Posted on May 27, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: comedy · improv
Presented by Funtown
Saturday, June 13, 12:30 to 5 p.m.
Funtown is proud to present the West Philly Art Expo! West Philadelphia is a vibrant, unique community with a wealth of exceptional visual artists and we want to showcase all the amazing talent this area has to offer. Free. [more]
Posted on May 23, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: visual arts
Saturday, June 13, 7:30 p.m.
What’s Pecha Kucha? Rapidfire creative show-and-tell governed by one simple rule: show 20 images, talk about each one for 20 seconds. From University professors and goldfarming to Balloonology and sharkdiving, PPK2 is bound to enlighten, entertain, maybe even educate! Featuring live music by local band Igor’s Egg! $5 suggested donation. Here’s the lineup: [more]
Posted on May 23, 2009, in Arts, Events.
Tagged: Philly Pecha Kucha
Sunday, June 7, 5 to 8 p.m.
Dan Myers, a 10-year veteran of massage and instructor of aromatherapy, will share 5-star knowledge to those who seek it. Here is what you can expect: a brief meditation, a 10-20 minute instruction, and then the rest of the meeting will be all massage. Personal instruction available. More info. $20 prepaid, or $25 at the door. Group rates available.
Things to bring: [more]
Posted on May 23, 2009, in Events, Healing.
Tagged: massage
Dance Party, Vegan Cupcakes, and Midnight Yoga
Friday, June 12, 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the dancing, cupcakes, and yoga the June edition of Feet Active will feature a live performances by Maple Rabbit and Wisdom Tooth. Doors will open at 7:30. $5 or pay what you can. Full schedule: [more]
Posted on May 23, 2009, in Events, Yoga.
Tagged: live music · party
Facilitated by Patty Siegrist, RN, IBCLC; An outreach of The Birth Center in Bryn Mawr, Pa.
Every other Wednesday, begining January 14, 10 a.m. to noon.
Open to all breastfeeding mothers and babies! Come share your experiences with other moms and get help from those who have been there. Bring pillows if needed. Call Patty @ (610) 525-6106 with questions. Click here for a flier with dates and times.
Posted on Apr 27, 2009, in Events, Healing.
Tagged: breastfeeding · family · support group
meditation class
1st Tuesday of the month, 6 to 7 p.m.
Learn and practice mindfulness meditation in a group, with guidance. Sessions include introduction and practice, followed by discussion. All are welcome; no experience necessary. Donations accepted.
Posted on Apr 27, 2009, in Events, Healing.
Tagged: meditation
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