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Snow, Snow, Snow

Saturday, February 6th, 2010

Ft. Washington, PA — A severe snow storm covers the areas with total snow accumulations of 19 to 24 inches throughout the Philadelphia Area. Current Weather Condtions

Video (.mpg): Philadelphia area snow storm of Feb. 5th and 6th 2010 made into a music video. Filmed in Montgomery County, PA.

Made with an extemporaneous music soundtrack written and recorded during the storm by The End.

Related Article: Snow Storm 2010

More multi-meida from the Greater Philadelphia Region

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Celebrate the Birthday of the Trees

Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010

Old City Jewish Art Center
February 2010
OCJAC: First Friday

 
Oil on canvas, watercolors, botanical collages, pencil drawings, photographic prints, landscapes, still life, realism, grapes, olives, dates, pomegranates, figs – What do they all have in common? 
 
Please join us on Friday, February 5th from 5-9 PM for First Friday
“Tu B’Shevat – New Year for Trees” Art Exhibition at (OCJAC) Old City Jewish Art Center 119 N. 3rd St. and find out what they have in common.
 
This wonderful exhibition features these artists: educator/painter/and print maker Paulette Bensignor, fine arts painter Susan Forbes, botanical collage artist Rachel Isaac, photographer B. Leah Palmer, and water colorist Barbara Rosenzweig.  See works of art that include fruits of the holy land of Israel, landscapes, trees, botanical bouquet collages, and much more.
 
“Man is a tree of the field,” and the Jewish calendar reserves one day each year (the New Year for Trees on the 15th of Shevat) for us to contemplate our affinity with our botanical analogue and what it can teach us about our own lives.  For man is a tree of the field. (Deuteronomy 20:19)
 
Don’t miss “Meet the Artists’ Reception” scheduled for Sunday, February 14th from 2- 4:00 PM.  Come meet the artists.  See the
Tu B’Shevat Art Exhibition, sample refreshments in celebration of Tu B’Shevat and really enjoy a warm friendly socializing atmosphere.   
 
Gallery hours are Tuesday – Thursday from 1-6 PM.  “Tu B’Shevat – New Year for Trees” Art Exhibition from February 5-24th. Please stop by to browse in our BIG small crafts area, knitted art to wear, ceramics and more.
 
For more information, please call Sherry at 215-923-1222 and go to our website at www.ocjac.org .

Hope to See You There!
 
Old City Jewish Art Center
119 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia PA
215-923-1222

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Luxury Real Estate Rentals in Center City Philadelphia

Monday, February 1st, 2010

Lisa Silveri, with Coldwell Banker Preferred, in Center City Philadelphia announces some luxury real estate rental opportunities that put you on top of the world overlooking the city of Brotherly Love.

The Dorchester, 17th Floor – 3 Bedrooms at 224 West Rittenhouse Square.

Waterfront Square, 28th Floor Penthouse overlooking the Delaware
River and the city skyline.

Browse the Listings

Call Lisa at 215-990-3159 to get more info or to make an appointment
to see any of these or similar properties

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Historic Roxborough

Monday, February 1st, 2010


Pen and ink drawings from 1895-1929 courtesy of Dave Cellini and Jackie Mellor.

Blacksmith Shop, Captain Jones’ House, Henry Keely House,
John Foering’s Store, Lafayette Hotel, Levering Street,
Leverington Hotel, Loca House, Monastery,
Northeast Corner of Ridge and Green, Northeast Corner of Ridge and Walnut, Partenheimer’s Store,
Plow’s Tavern, Ship Tavern, Sorrel House,
Southeast Ridge and Shawmont, Wunders Inn, Yellow School House

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Roxborough Business Exchange Open Meeting

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

The next meeting of the Roxborough Business Exchange will take place

Thursday Feb.4th at
The Lyceum Wellness Center at
8:00am-9:00am

The RBE is for Philadelphia Region business people desiring to be busier and serve the communities of Northwest Philadelphia and Eastern Montgomery County including Roxborough, Manayunk, East Falls, Andorra.

* Meet active, local business members in our community
* Exchange business leads
* Accountability for your marketing efforts
* Develop a strong network of local business referrals
* Enhance our community through local service events
* Monthly meetings
* Come and deliver a 45 second commercial about your business

For more information on attending events or joining the RBE, contact Bill Pezzello, at 215-508-5555, or Dave Schiman, at 215-298-3446

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