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Gaia Theory

Center for Art & Social Engagement: A program of Rowan University Art Gallery Westby Hall, first floor, room 110 237 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro

On view at the Center for Art & Social Engagement in Westby Hall from October 4 through December 21, Gaia Theory, an exhibition of Emily Erb’s collage and silk paintings. Erb embeds within the boundaries of a larger-than-life human form, navigational charts such as road, topography, and war campaign maps to represent the different facets of the human physiological system. Road maps become the nervous system, topographical maps become the circulatory system, and war maps become the lymphatic system. Each work in the series stands at 9.5 feet high by 4.5 feet wide which are within the same dimensions as

Ongoing

The Clay Studio presents “Urschrei” by Better Lovers

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

The Clay Studio presents new exhibitions from alums of their Resident Artist program, including “Urschrei” by Better Lovers, the moniker for the evolving artistic practice of Layla Marcelle and Jacob Raeder. The duo launched Better Lovers in 2016 as a design company that applies contemporary dance methodologies to object-making. Raeder has exhibited, taught, and participated in artist residencies all over the world, sharing the view of an expanded field of ceramics that encompasses the 21st-century conception of a materially engaged maker not beholden to a single medium. Marcelle is an American artist who engages with multiple artistic mediums, including ceramics,

Free

Christmas Village in Philadelphia

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia

Christmas Village in Philadelphia will transform LOVE Park and City Halls Courtyard and North Broad section into an authentic German Christmas market. Returning for its 15th season, 110+ vendors will offer their unique Christmas giftware and delicious European food specialties from November 19th – December 24th, 2022! Our local and international vendors will await you in their traditional wooden booths, offering Holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry, high-quality arts and crafts. Everybody is sure to find unique gifts for their beloved ones that cannot be found in a shopping mall! Come hungry and enjoy European foods, sweets, and drinks, such as Bratwurst,

Free

NEW ART EXHIBITION: Ursula Sternberg: Daydream

InLiquid Gallery 1400 North American, Suit 108, Philadelphia

Ursula Sternberg: Daydream is a celebration of the career of Philadelphia area artist, the late Ursula Sternberg. Sternberg’s life and career spanned many mediums and multiple continents taking her from Nazi occupied Germany to Elkins Park, Pennsylvania. From the 1970s to her death in 2000, Sternberg was actively involved in the Philadelphia art scene, fostering maker spaces that brought together the local community of artists for an opportunity to socialize, inspire, and be inspired. InLiquid invites the public to spend time with fleeting scenes immortalized in ink and pigment across any surface she could get her hands on in Ursula

Free

Morning on the Meadows: Sunrise Hike

Houston Playground, 900 Grakyn Lane, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

Veteran hike leader of Brad Maule believes in you. Brad insists that a core group of morning hikers and and sun worshipers can achieve the impossible… starting a park event at the crack of dawn! So prove Brad right by joining us on the gorgeous Houston Meadows in time to watch the sun rise over the city. Then we’ll head on a morning loop hike through Houston Meadows and other Wissahickon trails. Can you sunrise to the challenge? : ) TICKET PRICES:  Pay what you can – $15, $20, or $25 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS: If Philadelphia’s parks make a difference in your life –

Shinrin-yoku: Forest Bathing

Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is rooted in the traditional Japanese reverence for the natural world and dedicated to promoting health, happiness, and a sense of awe. Anisa George, a certified forest therapy guide, facilitates a series of interactions with nature that cultivate presence, calm, and profound joy. Discover how to unlock the door to new connections and intimacy with the environment through this guided meditation. Dress for the weather and bring a water bottle and a snack, a light backpack to carry your belongings, and something comfortable to sit on in case of wet ground. This program takes place in-person

$39

Kid Friendly Hike with Marv Schwartz

Valley Green Inn Valley Green Road, Philadelphia

Meet at the Valley Green Inn Starting from the Valley Green Inn, we will head downstream along Forbidden Drive, talking about the history, geology and wildlife of the Wissahickon. We will descend the stone steps to the Livezey Dam and we will visit the little known Gorgas Creek Cave. After crossing the Mt. Airy bridge we will hike upstream on the very rocky, hillside trail. We will pass through the artistic, steel mesh structure known as Fingerspan Bridge and take a snack break on the stone steps high above the stream. We will continue past the historic Livezey House and

Home for the Holidays

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova

1:00 – 3:00 pm
Explore the Main House decked in holiday cheer.

Holiday Open House at Historic Waynesborough

Come and join us for the Holiday Open House at Historic Waynesborough! Family friendly crafts and snacks will be in the Carriage House where you can create Victorian holiday cards, pomanders, and paper German gingerbread hearts. Candlelight tours of the house will share stories of traditional holiday practices from Anthony Wayne and his family's era. Dress in your favorite holiday costumes to take photos in front of beautiful historic backgrounds. Tickets are: Children $5 Adults $10 Groups up to 4 people $25

$5 – $25

EMI Dinner: Stories of Resilience

Urban Art Gallery 262 South 52nd Street, Philadelphia

Join Chef Kurt Evans for his End Mass Incarceration (EMI) Dinner to support individuals and organizations working towards prison reform.The goal of this EMI Dinner Series: Stories of Resilience is to center the voices of formerly incarcerated individuals and uplift their stories.On December 11th, starting at 5:30pm , we will be honoring Sergio Hyland, a Philadelphia native. Sergio is a writer, organizer and "The Hood Abolitionist" speaks about issues regarding racism in the United States, including police brutality, alternatives to police, wealth inequality and gun violence. Proceeds from this dinner benefit Sergio.---Menu:Winter Kale SaladButternut Squash , Pomegranate Seeds, Currants, SeedsRoasted