Support the arts this week!

Now that you’ve finished your gift shopping, what are you going to do?

Below is a list of some concerts, recitals and other events happening in Philadelphia this week. Support the ARTS!


Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Electri-City Lighting Event Wednesday, December 17
Broad Street - Downtown PhiladelphiaPresented by Center City District
FREE!
http://www.centercityphila.org/

Jars of Clay “Love Came Down at Christmas” Wednesday, December 17
Keswick TheatrePresented by BRE Presents
$39.50
Call 215-572-7650 to order
http://www.keswicktheatre.com/

Philadelphia Orchestra Presents FREE Community Holiday Concert Wednesday, December 17
Martin Luther King High School, 7:30 pm

Winter Wonderland Pajama Storytime Wednesday, December 17
Free Library of Philadelphia - Parkway Central Library
Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia
FREE!
http://libwww.library.phila.gov/branches/branch.cfm?loc=CEN


Thursday, December 18, 2008

Christmas Jazz with Eric Mintel Thursday, December 18
Crossing Vineyards and Winery
$45
Call 215-493-6500 x19 to order
http://www.crossingvineyards.com/events/


Friday, December 19, 2008

The Nutcracker, Friday, December 19
Mary Louise Curtis Branch of Settlement Music School
7 PM, FREE
http://www.smsmusic.org/branches/mlc.php?t=1

Nouvelle, Nouvelle! Christmas in Renaissance France Friday, December 19
Presbyterian Church of Chestnut Hill
Presented by Piffaro, the Renaissance Band
$15-$35
Call 215-235-8469 to order
http://piffaro.org/concerts/

A Christmas Carol Friday, December 19
Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
Presented by Upper Darby Performing Arts Center
$4-$8
Call 610-622-1189 to order
http://www.udpac.org/


Saturday, December 20, 2008

Student Performance Hour, Saturday, December 20
Mary Louise Curtis Branch of Settlement Music School
10 AM, FREE
http://www.smsmusic.org/branches/mlc.php?t=1

Tuba Christmas Saturday, December 20
Kimmel Center - Commonwealth Plaza
FREE! Call 215-893-1999 to order
http://www.kimmelcenter.org/events/plaza.php

Amahl and the Night Visitors Saturday, December 20
Roxborough High SchoolPresented by Delaware Valley Opera Company
$15-$20 Call 215-725-4171 to order
http://www.dvopera.org/index.htm


Sunday, December 21, 2008

Ballet Open House, Sunday, December 21
West Philadelphia Branch of Settlement Music School
2 PM, FREE
http://www.smsmusic.org/branches/westphila.php?t=5

Advent Lessons and Carols
Sunday, December 21st at 5:00 p.m
Philadelphia Cathedral, 3723 Chestnut Street
http://www.philadelphiacathedral.org/content/view/22/82/

Winter Tidings: A Solstice Showcase Sunday, December 21
World Café Live
Call 215-222-1400 to order
http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2784


Next Week

Ballet Open House and Performance, Monday, December 22
Camden Musical Arts Branch of Settlement Music School
Open Classes 4:30 - 6:00
Performance 6:00PM, FREE
http://www.smsmusic.org/branches/camden.php?t=6

Klezmas Eve and Cantonese Wednesday, December 24
Temple Beth Zion-Beth Israel
$0-$18
http://www.bzbi.org/calendar.php

The Moo Shu Jew Show Wednesday, December 24
Ocean City Restaurant
Presented by Gershman Y
$55-$65
http://www.gershmany.org/viewprogram.php?id=18

Tis the Season to Eat Gingerbread Monday, December 22 through Monday, December 29
National Constitution Center
FREE! Call 215-409-6647 to order
http://constitutioncenter.org/ncc_calen_Landing.aspx?code=3024


Multiple Performances

The Glorious Sound of Christmas Thursday, December 18 through Saturday, December 20
Kimmel Center - Verizon Hall
Presented by Philadelphia Orchestra and The Philadelphia Singers Chorale
$34-$105 Call 215-893-1999 to order
http://www.philorch.org/

Baroque Christmas Saturday and Sunday, December 20, 21
St. Paul's Episcopal Church - Chestnut Hill
Presented by Vox Ama Deus
$10-$25 Call 610-688-2800 to order
http://www.voxamadeus.org/

A Christmas Carol Through Saturday, December 20
Walnut Street Theatre Presented by Walnut Street Theatre
$5-$15 Call 215-574-3550 to order
http://www.walnutstreettheatre.org/season/carol08.php

The Santaland Diaries Through Friday, December 19
Adrienne Theater - Second Stage
Presented by Flashpoint Theatre Company
$10-$15 Call 215-665-9720 to order
http://www.flashpointtheatre.org/0809season_MS4.html

Holidays In The Square Through Saturday, December 20
Franklin SquarePresented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc.
FREE!
http://historicphiladelphia.org/index.php

Christmas Village in Philadelphia Through Wednesday, December 24
Dilworth Plaza
FREE!
http://www.philachristmas.com/28-0-About.html

Holiday Concerts Through Wednesday, December 31
Independence Visitor Center
FREE!
http://www.independencevisitorcenter.com/

Parkway Picks Holiday Through Wednesday, December 31
Benjamin Franklin Parkway Presented by Parkway Council Foundation
http://www.parkwaycouncilfoundation.org/pdfs/ParkwayPicksHoliday2008.pdf

It's a Wonderful Life! A Live Radio Play Through Sunday, December 21
Prince Music Theater
$35-$45 Call 215-569-9700 to order
http://www.princemusictheater.org/

Holiday POPS! Through Saturday, December 20
Kimmel Center - Verizon Hall
Presented by Peter Nero and the Philly Pops
$27-$104 Call 215-893-1999 to order
http://www.phillypops.org/

Manayunk's Classic Holiday on Main Festival Through Sunday, December 21
Main Street - Manayunk Presented by Manayunk Development Corporation
FREE!
http://manayunk.com/

The Eight: Reindeer Monologues Through Wednesday, December 31
Society Hill Playhouse
$21 Call 215-923-0210 to order
http://www.societyhillplayhouse.org/redroomsoon.html

Carols in Color Thursday, December 18 through Sunday, December 21
New Freedom Theatre
Presented by Eleone Dance Theatre
$24-$27 Call 215-569-9700 to order
http://eleonedance.org/chistory.htm