Talking Prints: a Conversation With Donald Cresswell & Christopher Lane

The Library Company
Thursday, April 3, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
1300 block of Locust

Visual Culture CollagePlease join us for an evening featuring Donald Cresswell and Christopher Lane, co-owners of the Philadelphia Print Shop since 1982. Dr. Cresswell and Mr. Lane have worked as curators, lecturers, writers, and appraisers – most notably appearing on the Antiques Roadshow. In addition to talking about why they were drawn to the print world, they will highlight their favorite historical prints and discuss why these prints are important. Audience members will have the chance to interact with the speakers during an extended question and answer session. This event kicks off the Library Company's new Visual Culture Program, to promote the interpretation, collection, and care of historical visual materials.

Reception begins at 5:30; program begins at 6:00 p.m.

For more information or to R.S.V.P., call 215-546-3181 or
email Sharon at sthompson-nowak@librarycompany.org.

Macy's: Julie Andrews

4/3/08 - 4/5/08
Julie Andrews is coming to Macy's Center City!
We're beside ourselves with excitement! the one and only legendary actress, singer, author and humanitarian is coming to Macy's on Saturday, April 5th to sign copies of her brand new book, HOME: A Memoir of My Early Years. In fact, we're so excited, the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale along with Organist Peter Richard Conte will welcome Julie with a special musical tribute titled "Her Favorite Things", performed on the Wanamaker Organ at 11:30am Saturday, April 5th. Right after, Julie will sign up to two copies of her book for the first 150 customers who've purchased their book at Macy's Center City beginning THURSDAY, APRIL 3 at store opening.
kindly note that due to time limitations, the only items Ms Andrews will sign are copies of her book purchased at Macy's.

Candidates Forum: State Senate in the First District

FORUM FOR CANDIDATES FOR THE STATE SENATE IN DISTRICT #1 sponsored by the Crosstown Coalition of Civic Associations

You are invited to take part in a forum with the candidates on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 AT 7:30PM

Location: Gershman Y, SE corner of Broad and Pine Streets

Moderator: Steve Highsmith, Director of Community Relations for myphl17 and Political Reporter for NBC 10

Candidates: Anne Dicker, Democratic Party
John Dougherty, Democratic Party
Larry Farnese, Democratic Party
Jack Morley, Republican Party

Opera: Norma by Vincenzo Bellini

The Opera Company of Philadelphia:
Norma by Vincenzo Bellini
Performed in Italian with English translations
April 4 - 18, 2008
Academy of Music

Deemed perhaps the ultimate tour-de-force of the entire bel canto repertoire, this 19th-Century Italian work is rife with the raw passion that opera lovers crave. Norma, a Druid priestess, has broken her vows of celibacy and mothered two children with Pollione, ruler of the opposing Roman army. After urging her Druid people not to war against the Romans, Norma learns that Pollione is in love with Adalgisa, unleashing a torrent of emotions, from revenge and despair to ultimate love and honor. And when Norma sings the incomparable "Casta Diva" that defined legendary operatic voices like Maria Callas, the entire operatic world stands still.

For more information please visit www.operaphila.org.
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