Docent Tour: John Grass Wood Turning
Docent Tour: John Grass Wood Turning
Philadelphia, PA
The John Grass Wood Turning Company is a fully-functional wood shop, founded in 1863 in Philadelphia, when the city was known as The Workshop of the World. It contains working machinery and ephemera from 150+ years of operation as a production wood turning shop. Items produced at the John Grass sho…
Fri, May 24 2013
2:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 29 2013
4:00 PM
Boat Unveiling: Dreamboats for Nightmares
Boat Unveiling: Dreamboats for Nightmares
Philadelphia, PA
Join us for a tour of the Bibotorium including site history, collaborative research with visitors, and an unveiling of the final boat prototypes built during the Hidden City Festival. A three pool prognostication of Philadelphia's water followed by iced tea and treats. All Aboard! A festival pass…
Saturday, June 29 2013
3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Radical Jewish Music: A Concert Series - Moloch | Uri Caine
Radical Jewish Music: A Concert Series - Moloch | Uri Caine
Philadelphia, PA
Uri Caine is a musician of astonishing virtuosity and versatility. Coming out of the legendary Philly Jazz scene, his playing is an encyclopedia of styles from Tatum to Evans and beyond. Virtuosic and soulful, expect his interpretations from Masada Book Two to be an absolute tour-de-force. In addit…
Monday, June 24 2013
8:00 PM
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10:00 PM
Water Futures: Meet the Bibotorium
Water Futures: Meet the Bibotorium
Philadelphia, PA
Camp Little Hope gives a tour of the Bibotorium. Followed by tea at the poolside bars.
Sat, May 25 2013
3:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 29 2013
3:30 PM
A Sweater for Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel
A Sweater for Shivtei Yeshuron Ezras Israel
Philadelphia, PA
Throughout the first 5 weeks of the festival, participants have been able to participate in knitting building blocks of machine-knit textiles. Join us tonight as we reveal the facade of Shivtei Yeshuron wearing its building-size knit sweater.
Thursday, June 27 2013
7:00 PM
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9:00 PM
Behind-the-Scenes Photo Tour
Behind-the-Scenes Photo Tour
Philadelphia, PA
Tour three of the Hidden City Festival's most visually compelling sites--Germantown Town Hall, Kelly Natatorium and Hawthorne Hall, with Hidden City Daily photo editor Peter Woodall. We'll visit a few spots only open to Hidden City staff and volunteers, and the early start time means we'll have the…
Sat, Jun 22 2013
9:00 AM
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Sat, Jun 29 2013
12:00 PM
Tour of Stortz Tools and John Grass Wood Turning
Tour of Stortz Tools and John Grass Wood Turning
Philadelphia, PA
Storz & Son has been making tools at 2nd and Vine Sts. since 1853. Join fifth generation owner John Stortz for a tour of the company's shop, which hearkens back to the early 20th century, when Philadelphia was still known as the "Workshop of the World." Following the tour of Stortz, we'll head over…
Thursday, June 27 2013
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM
Open House: Dufala Brothers
Open House: Dufala Brothers
Philadelphia, PA
Meet the Dufala Brothers and visit their installation Oil & Water at the Globe Dye Works. The artists will be on hand to answer questions, give an overview of their working process, and reveal hidden aspects of their installation. The artists will be onsite from 1-4PM
Thu, May 23 2013
1:00 PM
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Sun, Jun 30 2013
4:00 PM
Sunday Morning Speaker Series: "The SPHAs and Jewish Basketball"
Sunday Morning Speaker Series: "The SPHAs and Jewish Basketball"
Philadelphia, PA
Featuring Counter Culture Coffee, fresh bagels, and speakers on topics of Jewish South Philadelphia. Food and refreshments at 10, followed by speakers at 10:30. This week's speaker Eric Karlan, archivist, will discuss the history of The SPHAs and South Philadelphia Jewish Basketball.
Sunday, June 30 2013
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
City Hall Meeting On An Independent Germantown
City Hall Meeting On An Independent Germantown
Philadelphia, PA
Germantown City Hall will have a number of ad hoc meetings, concerts, discussions, workshops and talks. Every week, join us for a weekly City Hall meeting to discuss Independent Germantown
Sat, May 25 2013
1:00 PM
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Sat, Jun 29 2013
2:00 PM
