Sunday, February 11, 2007
Rare, Signed Copy of the Emancipation Proclamation
The National Constitution Center has obtained a rare copy of the Emancipation Proclamation, signed by Abraham Lincoln, that is on display and be part of the center's collection for the next 10 years. In addition, they have a coat worn by the orchestra leader of Ford's Theatre the night Lincoln was assassinated, and Theodore Roosevelt's "Rough Riders" jacket and shaving kit.
::Shelley
::Shelley
Labels: Abraham Lincoln, Emancipation Proclamation, National Constitution Center
Saturday, February 03, 2007
Dianne Reeves and Trio
On, Friday, February 2, 2007, we saw Dianne Reeves -pianist Peter Martin, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Greg Hutchinson - and Trio (Jason Moran and the Bandwagon -- opening group) at the Kimmel Center's Verizon Hall. She is one of the pre-eminent jazz vocalists in the world today. Recently, she appeared and performed in George Clooney's Good Night, and Good Luck. The film chronicles Edward R. Morrow's confrontation with Senator Joseph McCarthy.
She covered a wide range of songs from an old R&B chestnut, "Just My Imagination," to a Sinatra standard, "One For My Baby."
She is a national treasure.
::Shelley
She covered a wide range of songs from an old R&B chestnut, "Just My Imagination," to a Sinatra standard, "One For My Baby."
She is a national treasure.
::Shelley
Labels: Dianne Reeves, jazz, kimmel center
Phila's Brush with Royalty
Last week, Prince Charles received an environmental award and wrapped up a visit to the USA intended to bolster U.S.-Bristish relations and give the prince a look at how other places deal with urban revitalization and youth development. Before going to New York City, on Saturday, January 27, 2007, he and his wife, Camilla, visited Philadelphia, including the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and National Constitution Center. He also attended the 150th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
::Shelley
::Shelley
Labels: Camilla, National Constitution Center, Prince Charles
Capital Steps
On Saturday, September 27, 2007, we saw the Capital Steps at the Maple Point Middle School, Langhorne, PA.
If you would like a great laugh about the situation in Washington, the country and the world, politics and your "favorite" political leaders, don't miss Capitol Steps when they come to your area. Capitol Steps is totally irreverent but totally relevant and very funny.
::Shelley
If you would like a great laugh about the situation in Washington, the country and the world, politics and your "favorite" political leaders, don't miss Capitol Steps when they come to your area. Capitol Steps is totally irreverent but totally relevant and very funny.
::Shelley
Labels: political satire
Thursday, February 01, 2007
More: Antiques Roadshow
Antiques Roadshow "Philadelphia"Monday, February 5 at 8 p.m.
Host Mark L. Walberg wraps up Antiques Roadshow's visit to Philadelphia with a stop at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art school in the country. At the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the experts unveil more masterworks, including a pair of paintings by noted Hudson River School artist John F. Kensett; a dazzling three-carat, yellow diamond ring; and a trio of autographed baseballs featuring signatures from the 1944 St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Williams, and Babe Ruth.
More Online: Visit www.whyy.org to see WHYY's behind-the-scenes video and photos of "A Day at the Philadelphia Antiques Roadshow."Tune In Again: Catch encore broadcasts of the final Philadelphia episode of Antiques Roadshow Friday, February 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 at noon on TV12.
::Shelley
Host Mark L. Walberg wraps up Antiques Roadshow's visit to Philadelphia with a stop at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, the oldest art school in the country. At the Pennsylvania Convention Center, the experts unveil more masterworks, including a pair of paintings by noted Hudson River School artist John F. Kensett; a dazzling three-carat, yellow diamond ring; and a trio of autographed baseballs featuring signatures from the 1944 St. Louis Cardinals, Ted Williams, and Babe Ruth.
More Online: Visit www.whyy.org to see WHYY's behind-the-scenes video and photos of "A Day at the Philadelphia Antiques Roadshow."Tune In Again: Catch encore broadcasts of the final Philadelphia episode of Antiques Roadshow Friday, February 9 at 8 p.m. and Saturday, February 10 at noon on TV12.
::Shelley
Labels: antiques roadshow
