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Workshop: Tool-Sharpening Techniques

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Sharp, well-maintained gardening tools help you get more work done in less time and with less effort. Charlie Reidinger, a Mt. Cuba Grounds Maintenance Technician, discusses and demonstrates professional-grade techniques for cleaning and safely sharpening pruning shears, loppers, shovels, spades, and trowels. Get a jump-start on spring now! Bring a pair of hand pruners in need of sharpening and a pair of work gloves. This program takes place at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, February 14, 2024 (Rain Date: Wednesday, February 21). About the Instructor: Charlie Reidinger is a Grounds Maintenance Technician at Mt. Cuba Center. A native of Newark, DE,

$49

Right Tree, Right Place

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin

Tree health and sustainability in the landscape are largely dependent on selecting the appropriate tree before planting. Learn the process of selecting the right tree for the right site to maximize the longevity of your plant after installation. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024. About the Instructor: Nicole DeLizzio is the Arborist Assistant at the Mt. Cuba Center. She graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in Agriculture and Natural Resources and a minor in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. With a combined passion for trees and art, she has

$19

The Clay Studio presents Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서

The Clay Studio 1425 N American Street, Philadelphia

Explore the human instinct to travel and seek new perspectives through 'Between Horizons | 경계를 넘어서.' This exhibition showcases the ceramic artwork of twelve talented artists who embarked on their ceramic journey in Korea and later pursued graduate studies in the US. Their sculptures reflect the evolving personal narratives born from the courageous choice to relocate to a foreign land in pursuit of fresh outlooks. Delve into the profound questions this geographic transition raises: How has this journey influenced their artistic identities? How has immersion in new cultures shaped their artistic processes and perspectives? And, most importantly, how do they

Free
Event Series Festive Faves – Reserve Tasting in Penn’s Purchase

Festive Faves – Reserve Tasting in Penn’s Purchase

Chaddsford Winery Tasting Room and Bottle Shop in Penn's Purchase 5860 Lower york Road, Lahaska

Embrace the spirit of the season with holiday treats and irresistible sips We're making it merry and bright with a twist on our traditional pairing experience. From warm and cozy sips to bubbly and fizzy offerings, the Reserve Tastings – Festive Faves menu features familiar flavors of the yuletide season. Our trained staff will guide you through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines from across our portfolio alongside artisan cheeses and other accoutrements. During this intimate and educational sixty-minute experience, we'll discuss topics such as grape growing conditions at our partner vineyards and the onsite winemaking process from

$35 – $40

2023 Delaware River Watershed Ag Networking Roundtable

Peddler's Village 100 Peddlers Village, Lahaska

Peddler’s Village in Lahaska, Pennsylvania: November 28th (full day) - November 29th (half-day)The Ag Networking Roundtable seeks to bring together the partners, grantees and their teams, conservation districts, NRCS, university staff, and state agency ag conservation interests to achieve the following objectives:Provide information on new and innovative approaches to conducting ag conservation workProvide updates on funding opportunities and other issues that affect ag conversatoinProvide a unique opportunity for interaction and sharing knowledge among participantsThis year, we are excited to be back in person for the Roundtable and hope you can join us!

Event Series Exhibition and Artist’s Talk: Before the Plate: Andrew DeCaen

Exhibition and Artist’s Talk: Before the Plate: Andrew DeCaen

Holy Family University Art Gallery Education and Technology Center (first floor) 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia

Holy Family University Art Gallery Education and Technology Center (first floor) 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, Pa 19114 https://holyfamilyartgallery.wordpress.com/ Gallery Hours: 7:30am-5pm Exhibition Dates: 11/15/23 – 12/4/23 Reception and Artist’s Gallery Talk: Wednesday 11/29, Noon Entrance: Free and open to the public Contact (gallery Info): Professor Pamela Flynn, Gallery Director, [email protected] Contact (artist): Andrew DeCaen, [email protected] Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of artworks by Andrew DeCaen. The exhibition will include flat and sculptural works on paper using lithography, screen-printing, laser-etched and folded paper. The work will be on view from November eleventh to December

Free
Event Series Exhibition and Artist’s Talk: Before the Plate: Andrew DeCaen

Exhibition and Artist’s Talk: Before the Plate: Andrew DeCaen

Holy Family University Art Gallery Education and Technology Center (first floor) 9801 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia

Holy Family University Art Gallery Education and Technology Center (first floor) 9801 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, Pa 19114 https://holyfamilyartgallery.wordpress.com/ Gallery Hours: 7:30am-5pm Exhibition Dates: 11/15/23 – 12/4/23 Reception and Artist’s Gallery Talk: Wednesday 11/29, Noon Entrance: Free and open to the public Contact (gallery Info): Professor Pamela Flynn, Gallery Director, [email protected] Contact (artist): Andrew DeCaen, [email protected] Philadelphia, PA, Holy Family University is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of artworks by Andrew DeCaen. The exhibition will include flat and sculptural works on paper using lithography, screen-printing, laser-etched and folded paper. The work will be on view from November eleventh to December

Free

Reading Terminal Market Tour

Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia

Come taste the Market's history and hear stories of some of the 80+ small, family-owned businesses in the iconic Reading Terminal Market!

Event Series Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market 2023

Love Park Arch Street, Philadelphia

Celebrate the holiday season with more than 50 local vendors from Philadelphia and the tri-state area! Starting November 10, 2023 through January 1, 2024, the Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market returns to Dilworth Park, transforming the west side of historic City Hall into an extravagant winter wonderland! 2023 Highlights The Made in Philadelphia Holiday Market will get an upgraded look and feel in 2023: vendors will set up shop in brand new wooden booths. They will be white, to feature the events’ signature color, with a white Moravian star atop. More time to enjoy the festivities! The event will start

Free

Business for Impact Workshop: Foundation Funding for Impact-Driven Businesses

Online/Virtual

Join SBN for an interactive workshop with Elizabeth Killough, Co-CEO of the UnTours Foundation, on how impact-driven businesses can apply and work with foundations. Impact-driven businesses are often pushed towards traditional bank loans to obtain critical funding for their work. While bank loans are an important source of funding, they often lead to high levels of debt. Loans are not the only answer. In the greater Philadelphia region, there is an extensive and growing network of Foundations that are able to lend to impact-driven businesses. During this workshop, we’ll explore how these foundations operate, why a business’s impact matters to

Free

Nature Book Club

Pennypack Environmental Center 8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia

Gather to discuss nature/ecologically themed books that inspire us. Teens & Adults. FreeImmerse yourself in nature & a good book. Gather to discuss nature/ecologically themed books that inspire us. Details to follow on Eventbrite and Facebook. Registration requested. Adults Only.Parking is available at the center with additional street parking. The center, bathrooms, and picnic areas are all accessible, however, the trails are rocky and uneven. This is an all-weather, outdoor program. Please dress for the weather and hiking. Photos will be taken of participants during this program for use by the Pennypack Environmental Center and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation. If

FRIEDAcommunity – Movie Night & Dinner – The Last One

FRIEDAcommunity 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia

Join FRIEDAcommunity to raise awareness to AIDS World Day. FRIEDAcommunity will show The Last Quilt, a documentary by Nadine C. Licostie. The Last One: Unfolding The AIDS Memorial Quilt In the eighties and nineties, as AIDS ravaged the United States gay community, the AIDS Memorial Quilt was born out of a public battle for treatment and understanding. The Last One is a feature-length documentary tracing its history as an international art project and the role it continues to play as a response to a disease that still imperils vulnerable communities around the world. The Last One Genre: Documentary Director: Nadine

$15 – $35

Green City Teachers

Learn about gardening, greening, and the environment and how to incorporate them into the classroom or after-school activities. Green City Teachers is a five-session virtual course that uses experiential learning to give teachers, educators, parents, and mentors the background knowledge to pass gardening along to the next generation. Topics include basic horticulture, growing outdoors in winter, food gardening, light gardening, plant propagation, finding resources, and green career exploration for youth. You do not need to be a teacher, and you do not need to work in Philadelphia to participate. This course is open to anyone working with kids.   DATES November 29,

Firebird: Built to Burn Theatrical Premiere

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville

A Story That’s Waited Eighteen Years To Be Told! Firebird: Built to Burn delves into a year in the making of the beloved Firebird Festival, where a tight-knit community gathers every December to ignite a giant wooden phoenix. Fueled by their rustbelt spirit, a diverse group of volunteers persevere through pandemic restrictions, local government negotiations, and months of arduous building to orchestrate a cathartic come-back festival after their absence in 2020. Told through intimate interviews and fly-on-the-wall verité, Firebird: Built to Burn is a wholesome look into an unconventional tradition. The premiere of ‘Firebird: Built to Burn’ is Wednesday, November 29th, at 7:00 PM.

$11 – $14