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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26TH


Annual Tween Halloween Party at the Independence Li- brary, 18 S. 7th 215-685-1633.


St., at 4:30 p.m.


Health website information you can trust at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 11 a.m. 215-686-5322.


Nelson George will read from his book: The Plot Against Hip Hop at the Moonstone Arts Center, 110 A S. 13th


St.


at 7 p.m. www.themoon- stoneartscenter.org.


Spirit and Contemplation: the works of four Latino art- ists from Philadelphia: Henry Bermudez, Daniel de Jesus, Amalfi Ramirez Finnerty and Tony Rocco at the Philadel- phia Cathedral, 38th


& Chest-


nut. Viewing times: Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., reception Friday, November 4th


. Free, 215-386-


from 5 - 8 p.m. Runs thru November 21st


0234, www.philadelphiaca- thedral.org.


The Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society will offer its nine-hour Tree Tenders train- ing course, which empowers and teaches concerned resi- dents how to make dramatic strides toward restoring and caring for the local tree popu- lation, from 5:45 to 8:45 p.m., at PHS headquarters, 100 N. 20th St., 5th Floor, Philadel- phia, PA 19103-1495.


The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble announces the first pair of concerts in its 35th season to be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Pine Street Church, 4th


and Pine


Streets in historic Society Hill. Audience members are in- vited to meet the musicians at a free reception in the church hall following each concert. $25/adults, $5/students. 215- 542-4890.


THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH


Advanced Script Writing with Tanya Hamilton at Scribe Video, 4212 Chestnut St., 11/10, 12/1 & 12/15 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. $140. www. scribe.org.


Celebrate the Greening of the Lea School, 4700 Locust St., from 5:30 - 6 p.m.


Flash Fiction Flash Mob at


the Kelly Writer’s House, 3805 Locust Walk at 6 p.m.


Jazz & Joe with the Alan Segal Quartet at the Gloria Dei Old Swedes’ Church, Christian St. & Columbus Blvd. from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Donation request- ed. 215-208-7314.


Life of the Poet with Leonard Gontarek at the Moonstone Arts Center, 110 A S. 13th


St.


from 5:30 - 7 p.m. $60 for 4 sessions. link.net.


gontarek9@earth-


Talk show host Glen Macnow and The Philadelphia Inquir- er’s George Anastasia discuss The Ultimate Book of Gang- ster Movies: Featuring the 100 Greatest Gangster Films of All Time at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St. at 6 p.m. 215- 898-5965.


Preschool story-time at the Walnut West Library, 201 S, 40th


7671.


Workshop that provides pro- spective business owners fi- nancial basics critical to busi- ness success at 1315 Walnut St., from 6 - 9 p.m. $35. www. womensbdc.org.


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28TH


Critical Mass-Querade at 706 South Street from 5 - 10 p.m. A spooky night of en- tertainment for all. All ages welcome. Costumes encour- aged.


Israel’s best-known novel- ist, Amos Oz, will read from Scenes from Village Life at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 2 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Job Seekers Lab at the Black- well Library, 125 South 52nd St. at noon. Space is limited to 6 people. Sign-up in ad- vance is available 15 minutes prior to the start of the class. The sign-up sheet is taped on the door or with the security guard. 215-685-7424.


Philadelphia Fantastic Pres- ents Jonathon Mayberry read- ing from his latest book: Dead of Night: A Zombie Novel at the Moonstone Arts Center, 110 A S. 13th


St., at 7:30 p.m. www. moonstoneartscenter.org.


Put on your costume and strut your stuff at the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball fund- raiser for historic Berean In- stitute, 1901 Girard Ave. from 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. The cabaret- style event includes a dance contest, prizes for the best costume and hors d’ oeuvres. Bring your own bottle and the first set-up is free! Tax- deductible tickets are $25. To purchase tickets call 215-236- 2276 or 215-763-4833.


The Secret Cinema will pres- St., at 10:30 a.m. 215-685-


ent a four-hour mini-mara- thon of Halloween-themed movies at the Temple Gallery in the Tyler School of Art on Temple University’s main campus, 12th


& Norris Sts.,


from 8 p.m. - midnight. Free. www.thesecretcinema.com.


Tour of Interesting Intersec- tions at 40th


& Lancaster &


Haverford. Join architect Joel Spivak as he leads you on a tour of where the Indian Trail meets the British Turnpike at 6:30 p.m. $5 includes an illus- trated pamphlet. joelspivak@ comcast.net.


SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH


Al-Bustan Seeds of Culture presents Music of the Golden Age of Syria and Egypt, the first concert of the Arab Mu- sic Concert Series, featuring guest singer Youssef Kassab with Arabesque Music En- semble at 8 p.m., Trinity Center for Urban Life, 22nd and Spruce Streets. More info/tickets: 267-809-3668 and www.albustanseeds. org/music.


Center City Candidates’ Forum hosted by the Phila- delphia Federation of Young Republicans and Republican Ward Leaders from the 2nd, 5th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 27th, and 30th wards respectively at the St. Michael Russian Orthodox Church, located at 335 Fair- mount Ave. at 10 a.m. 215-990-6058.


Gospel Explosion at the Ol- ive Grove Baptist Church, 821 N. 13th


St. (near Brown) from 2


- p.m. Includes refreshments & door prizes. Free will of- fering. www.circleoflifeinc. weebly.com.


Meet the Author! Young Readers’ Book Discussion A Scary Scene in a Scary Movie with Penn Alumnus Matt Blackstone at the Penn Book- store, 3601 Walnut St. at 2 p.m. Open to the public; young readers aged 12 and up. 215- 898-5965.


Pumpkin Fest at Franklin Square, 6th


& Arch Sts. from


3 - 6 p.m. Includes a variety of enjoyable activities for all ages, such as paint-your-own- pumpkin, face painting, cup- cake decorating, the Lightning Bolt Express train, fall carnival games, Spooky Philly Mini Golf, unlimited rides on the Philadelphia Park Liberty Car- ousel, fun raffles and prizes, and much more! $35/per person, $125 for family four packs in advance. www.his- toricphiladelphia.org,


Scary Stories at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St. at 2 p.m. 215-686-5322.


The Walnut Hill Community Farm, 46th


& Market is hosting


a volunteer farm workday to winterize the farm from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Volunteers are needed! Come bundled and ready to weed, seed, and shovel. 215-895-4010.


SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30TH


Hear a select panel of com- posers, musicians and con- ductors discuss history of African American classical musicianship at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St., at 2 p.m. 215-686-5322.


Live Jazz, Fine Art & Fun at the CCE, 706 South Street.


Story Time Sundays with Bet- sy at the Betsy Ross House, 239 Arch St., from 11 - 11:30 a.m. Join America’s most famous flag maker as she reads Colo- nial children’s stories, shares tales from her own life and times and leads a craft. Sto- ries and craft activities change each week. Thru March 2012. Free. 215-686-1252; www.bet- syrosshouse.org.


The Ethical Humanist Soci- ety of Philadelphia (EHSoP), 1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, will present a dramatic read- ing of Diana Cavallo’s award winning play Family Album at 11:00 a.m. The performance is followed by a discussion of the play and the ethical issues raised. Free. www.phillyethics.org.


MONDAY, OCTOBER 31ST


Experience the “Symphony of Terror” as famed organist, Peter Krasinski, performs the musical score for Nosferatu (the 1922 silent film classic) on the 10,731-pipe Curtis Organ at Irvine Auditorium at the University of Pennsyl- vania, 3401 Spruce St. at 7:15 p.m. Free.


Halloween Party at the Wal- nut West Library, 201 S. 40th Street at 4 p.m. 215-686-7671.


Learn how to plan a low-bud- get documentary at the Scribe Video Center, 4214 Chestnut St. every Mon thru 12/5 from 6 - 9 p.m. $85. www.scribe. org.


Medicare enrollment and information at the Central Li- brary, 1901 Vine St. at 1 p.m. 215-686-5322.


The Continuing Struggle for Racial Justice in Phila- delphia: A Discussion with Michael Coard, Jim Mueller & Larry Robin at the Moon- stone Arts Center, 110 A S. 13th


St. at 7 p.m. www.moon- stoneartscenter.org.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST


Books Aloud, an educational enrichment initiative that pro- motes emergent literacy and


library services for parents of preschool children, day care providers and preschool teachers, will be at the Black- well Library, 125 S. 52nd 6:30 p.m. 215-686-7424.


St. at


The Older Adult Sunshine Center, located at 137 South 58th Street in Philadelphia, will reach out to seniors in its West Philadelphia commu- nity with an open house from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Includes: an enhanced fitness class and a music enjoyment activity from 11 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served from noon to 1 p.m. Following the lunch, at- tendees will have the oppor- tunity to meet with current staff and members of the cen- ter and to enjoy line dancing. Free flu shots, blood pressure checks, and one-on-one medi- cation reviews will be avail- able throughout the event. A Philadelphia Police Depart- ment officer will be present to provide resources and infor- mation on crime prevention and other safety issues. www. pcaCares.org.


WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND


Come and learn about some of the creative ways you can use social media sites such as Facebook and YouTube for your business purposes at the Blackwell Library, 125 S. 52nd St. at 6:30 p.m. Pre-registra- tion required. 215-685-7424.


Smart Boards and Beyond: A New Technology Series for Teens at the Central Library, 1901 Vine St. at 3:30 p.m. 215- 686-5322.


THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD


Life of the Poet with Leonard Gontarek at the Moonstone Arts Center, 110 A S. 13th


St.


from 5:30 - 7 p.m. $60 for 4 sessions. gontarek9@earth- link.net.


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH


First Friday: Romi Sloboda’s Waiting for Rai and Gideon Chase’s Muscle Beach at Roger Lapelle Gallery, 122 N. 3rd Street, from 6 - 10 p.m. www. rodgerlapellegalleries.com.


St., at 7:30 p.m. $15/adults, $7/students. 215-686-5322.


Penn Community First Thursday at the Walnut Hill Library, 201 S. 40th a.m.


St. at 8


The Philadelphia Chamber Ensemble announces the first pair of concerts in its 35th season to be held on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Old Pine Street Church, 4th


and Pine


Streets in historic Society Hill. Audience members are in- vited to meet the musicians at a free reception in the church hall following each concert. $25/adults, $5/students. 215- 542-4890.


Variations on a Theme: The Bridge (Recent Photos) by Oliva Renzo at the PII Gallery, 242 Race St., from 6 - 9 p.m. 215-592-1022.


SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH


10th anniversary re-release: Word Freak: Hearbreak, Tri- umph, Genius, and Obession in the World of Competitive Scrab- ble Players, a discussion led by best-selling author Stefan Fatsis at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., at 3 p.m. 215- 898-5965.


SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH


GEOFest Opening Night: Double Feature with IMAX Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance Expedition and the award winning film Race to the Bottom of the Earth docu- menting the solo trek of Todd Carmichael to the South Pole. Carmichael in person. Event includes dinner on ice! By the Geographical Society at The Franklin Institute, 2100 Ben Franklin Pkwy. at 5 p.m. $75 610-649-5220, www.geo- graphicalsociety.org.


Gifted, the Clay Studio’s An- nual Holiday Exhibition, at the Clay Studio, 137 N. 2nd Street, from 5 - 9 p.m. www. theclaystudio.org.


Join us for dinner on as we offer an evening of Uyghur fine dining prepared by a master chef and presented in Philadelphia’s historic Old City District at National Me- chanics, 22 S. 3rd


Street. www.


dancingferret.com. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH


First Friday Reception for the paintings of George Shinn at the Muse Gallery, 52 North 2nd St. from 5 - 9 p.m. For more information on Shinn’s work: 215-382-1691.


Harry Belafonte will read/ discuss My Song: A Memoir at the Central Library, 1901 Vine


Dr. Richard J. Gelles reads/ discusses his book, The Third Lie: Why Government Programs Don’t Work and a Blueprint for Change at the Penn Bookstore, 3601 Walnut St., at 6 p.m. 215- 898-5965.


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