Family Program: Celebrating Harriet Tubman’s 200th Birthday
Woodmere Art Museum joins Philadelphia’s city-wide celebration of the 200th birthday of Harriet Tubman with a family program for all ages. Discover the courage and determination of Harriet Tubman as a young girl through a musical interpretation and narration of Minty: A Story of Young Harriet Tubman, illustrated by renowned artist Jerry Pinkney. Original music, composed by Warren Oree, will be performed by the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble. To learn more and register, click here. March 12 | 3 pm | Free
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Friday Night Jazz
Fridays through May 13
Join us for evenings of musical performances surrounded by art. March concerts feature the music of Ray Charles, Billie Holiday, and Dinah Washington. To see the full schedule, click here. 6 pm | $25 ($15 members)
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Classical Music: A Weekend with Marja Kaisla
Friday, March 4 & Saturday, March 5
Woodmere Art Museum’s Classical Music series presents a weekend with renowned pianist Marja Kaisla. On Friday, March 4, Kaisla will perform an evening of virtuosity with Liszt, Brahms, Debussy, and Stravinsky. On Saturday, March 5, Kaisla will explore the sublime beauty and contemplation of Franz Schubert’s Six Moments Musicaux Op. 64 and Sonata in B flat Major (D960). To learn more and buy tickets, click here. March 4 | 7 pm & March 5 | 6 pm | $25 ($15 members)
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Tuesday Nights at the Movies
Tuesdays through May 10
On Tuesday nights, Woodmere’s main gallery is transformed into an intimate setting for screenings of rare and underseen films as well as classics. To see the full schedule, click here. 7:30 pm | $5 suggested donation
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More than a Pretty Face: Women of Woodmere’s Collection
from Woodmere’s Docents on the Road Series
Join Woodmere docents as they share the stories of these remarkable women artists and their amazing journeys. Despite the lack of wide public recognition for most, their grit and perseverance in combating obstacles inspire us to this day. To register for this event, click here. March 10 | 7 pm | Free for members
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Sunday Family Art & Storytelling
Introduce your preschoolers to art experiences. Children will focus on one artwork, read a related story picture book and create an art project with their adult companion. A fun and engaging way for young children to enjoy art. To register, click here. March 6 | 11 am | Free
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Virtual Family Program: Animal Artmaking
Each session will spotlight a specific artist, work of art, and animal while introducing drawing, coloring, or collaging techniques. Parents, friends, caregivers, and pets are invited. To learn more, click here. March 12, 19, & 26 | 11 am | Free
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Upcoming Adult Art Classes
Woodmere’s faculty, some of Philadelphia’s finest professional artists, teach a wide range of topics, including oil painting, abstraction, drawing, and more. The next session of courses begins in March.
Click here for Woodmere’s course listings and full descriptions.
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ARTZ-Connect (Virtual)
ARTZ-Connect Philadelphia and Woodmere offer engaging online programs for people living with dementia and their care partners through interactions with artworks. To learn more, click here. March 11 & March 25 | 11 am | Free
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