2008
April 2008
Sunday 6 April 2008
Sun 6 Apr. In The Open Lens and Borowsky Galleries - Sunday, April 6th 12:00 PM - August 15th Opening event: Sunday, April 6, 1-4 pm Acclaimed documentary photographer Stephen Shames brings back images of children whose lives have been indelibly changed by civil war and AIDS. Many are now in school thanks to Shames’ efforts. Opening event includes discussions with Shames and African experts Elliot Fratkin and Joanne Corbin, a performance by Ugandan artists, and reception. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesday 9 April 2008
Wed 9 Apr. Gershman Wednesday, February 13th 7:00 PM - May 14th Interactive programs offering artists and writers an opportunity to present new memoir or documentary-based works or works-in-progress. Artists of all levels of experience and from all media are invited to submit work– for details, visit salons. Wednesday, February 13 Wednesday, March 12 Wednesday, April 9 Wednesday, May 14. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Saturday 12 April 2008
Sat 12 Apr. Gershman Saturday, April 12th 8:00 PM Link to Webform Text A benefit comedy event for The Gershman Y featuring Susie Essman Star of HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm Limited Seating. Order your tickets here or call 800-595-4849. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Sunday 13 April 2008
Sun 13 Apr. Gershman Sunday, April 13th 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM The Joseph P. Sobo Sunday Brunch Series Just in time for Passover, Judy will discuss how one can trace family history through food, and the importance of food traditions to Jewish families and culture. She’ll share some tips on preserving your own family stories through cooking and recipe collecting, and some tips for Passover cooking as well. $15 advance/$20 door, includes brunch. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Wed 16 Apr. 7:00 PM A new signature book and author program: Get Lit The Gershman. Peek in on an intimate conversation between a visiting author and one of our hosts – Gerald Kolpan of Fox 29 and Carlin Romano of the Philadelphia Inquirer – then join us for a reception. Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 pm: Mort Zachter, author of Dough: A Memoir $15 Each. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]
Monday 28 April 2008
Mon 28 Apr. Monday, April 28, 8:00 pm Bowerbird at The Gershman - Against All Odds Gershman Thursday, February 28th 8:00 PM - May 3rd Link to Webform Text An ongoing concert series co-sponsored by Bowerbird, a local organization that presents artists working in composed, electronic and electroacoustic music, free improvisation, and other creative, genre-defying forms. Join us for some of the most innovative musicians you’ll hear perform in Philadelphia. Each concert: $10, tickets only available at the door. 401 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, 19103. 215-446-3045. Gershman Y Jewish Community Center - [email][events]