Philadelphia Events: December 2002
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Daily Events

December 1, 2002
  • Sports: Calendar:
  • Eagles Football
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Gershman Y presents SPECIAL CHANUKAH PROGRAM
  • Sunday, December 1 at 2:00pm
  • A very special Chanukah event! Bring the family to see a dreydl come to life in "The Golden Dreydle: a Chanukah-inspired fantasy adventure and Klezmer Nutcracker original. This multifaceted performance includes NPR's show host, Ellen Kushner, with her enchanting storytelling combined with a live musical performance of Shirim's ingenious klezmer adaptations of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. $12 Kids, $21 Adults. Call 215.569.9700 for tickets
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Opening Weekend at the Blue Cross RiverRink
  • November 29, 30, December 1, 2002
  • Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
  • The Rink opens its 9th straight year with a free weekend of family and holiday-inspired events! www.riverrink.com, (215) 925-RINK.
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 2, 2002
  • Events:
  • Walnut Street Theatre - Annual Silent Auction
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 3, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 4, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Taller Puertorriqueño: Taller Tells Tales Cuenta Cuentos en el Taller
  • Engaging story of Christmas in Puerto Rico and Latin America, featuring the Three Kings. With Fracisco Sandoval, storyteller./Historia de Navidad en Puerto Rico y Latinoamérica con los Tres Reyes Magos.
  • THE GERSHMAN Y AND THE WILMA THEATRE presents The Magic Fire
  • Wednesday, December 4 at 6:00pm
  • Join us for a great night out to see Lillian Groag's exciting, thrilling musical, "The Magic Fire". First - dinner and a discussion of the performance with theatre professionals from The Wilma Theater. Then enjoy seeing the delightful comedy about the Berg family- a chaotic mix of Jews and Gentiles, Viennese and Italians, cultured intellectuals and self-dramatizing prima donnas, at the Wilma Theater immediately following .For more information and to RSVP, please call 215.446.3027.
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 5, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 6, 2002
  • Events:
  • First Friday - Old City Art Gallery Open House
  • The first Friday of every month, rain or shine, year-round.
  • Hours: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
  • First Friday is a unique cultural event in Philadelphia and one of the city’s most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday of each month, rain or shine, this arts community’s "open house" brings together city dwellers and suburbanites, contemporary arts and antique collectors, aficionados of classical and contemporary design, and theater and performance buffs.
  • The welcoming informality of First Friday, with member organizations and galleries of the Old City Arts Association hosting receptions and exhibition openings, attracts crowds of casual browsers as well as buyers. All galleries are open to the public.
  • First Friday is always a festive event as Old City’s quaint streets are filled with people strolling about. The many area restaurants offer a wide variety of eating experiences from simple meals to elegant, fine dining.
  • ...parking regulations in Old City are suspended...
  • Join hundreds of people along 2nd street between Market and Arch Streets
  • Education Event:
  • The Wine School of Philadelphia: Swirling the World - South America: The Chilean Coast Wine Classes
  • Friday Nights (unless otherwise marked), 7-9 PM, $24.50 per Class.
  • Buy your tickets online at www.winelust.com or call (267) 295-1023 to reserve your seat(s).
  • Must be over 21 years old.
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 7, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Gershman Y presents JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 22 God is Great, I'm Not
  • December 7 at 8 pm, $10 - December 8 at 2 pm, $8 - December 9 at 7:30 pm, $7
  • Audrey Tautou-Oscar-nominated "Amelie"---decides to become Jewish. In French, with English subtitles
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 8, 2002
  • Education Event:
  • The Wine School of Philadelphia: Swirling the World - South America: Don't Forget Argentina - Sunday Wine Classes
  • Friday Nights (unless otherwise marked), 7-9 PM, $24.50 per Class.
  • Buy your tickets online at www.winelust.com or call (267) 295-1023 to reserve your seat(s).
  • Must be over 21 years old.
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Gershman Y presents JOSEPH P. SOBO SUNDAY BRUNCH Anti-Semitism: Traditional and Modern
  • December 8 at 11:00am
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 9, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 10, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 11, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Gershman Y presents Books and Authors Lecture Series
  • December 11, at 7:00pm, $10
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 12, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Taller Puertorriqueño: Isla Cine Club
  • Especial Musical del Banco Popular de Puerto Rico / Banco Popular’s Annual Puerto Rican Music TV Special.
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 13, 2002
  • Education Event:
  • The Wine School of Philadelphia: Swirling the World - The Californian Coast Wine Classes
  • Friday Nights (unless otherwise marked), 7-9 PM, $24.50 per Class.
  • Buy your tickets online at www.winelust.com or call (267) 295-1023 to reserve your seat(s).
  • Must be over 21 years old.
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Taller Puertorriqueño: 4th Parrandas in the/en el Barrio
  • December 13-14, Meet at bookstore at 6pm.
  • This traditional celebration when neighbors come together and visit with music a friend bringing into the home the spirit for the season is recreated in Philadelphia. Taller visits local organizations and merchants. This year Taller will join efforts with the Latin American Musician Association (AMLA) to bring a Parranda to the Center City area Friday the 13th./Acompáñenos a parrandear con el Taller el 14
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Elfreth’s Alley Holiday Open House
  • December 13, 2002, 6-9 p.m
  • One of Philadelphia’s oldest neighborhoods offers daytime and candlelight house tours. http://www.elfrethsalley.org/
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 14, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Taller Puertorriqueño: 4th Parrandas in the/en el Barrio
  • December 13-14, Meet at bookstore at 6pm.
  • This traditional celebration when neighbors come together and visit with music a friend bringing into the home the spirit for the season is recreated in Philadelphia. Taller visits local organizations and merchants. This year Taller will join efforts with the Latin American Musician Association (AMLA) to bring a Parranda to the Center City area Friday the 13th./Acompáñenos a parrandear con el Taller el 14
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 15, 2002
  • Sports: Calendar:
  • Eagles Football
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 16, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Gershman Y presents JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL 22 THE RIGHTEOUS ENEMY
  • Monday, December 16 at 7:30 pm, $7 - refreshments served
  • Italy and the Jews in World War II. Guest Speaker: DR. JONATHAN STEINBERG, Walter H. Annenberg Professor of Modern European History and Chair, Department of History, University of Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 17, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 18, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 19, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 20, 2002
  • Education Event:
  • The Wine School of Philadelphia: Swirling the World - The Pacific Northwest Wine Classes
  • Friday Nights (unless otherwise marked), 7-9 PM, $24.50 per Class.
  • Buy your tickets online at www.winelust.com or call (267) 295-1023 to reserve your seat(s).
  • Must be over 21 years old.
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • The Franklin Institute Science Museum Winter Solstice Festival
  • December 21, 2002, 12 noon - 3 p.m.
  • Fels Planetarium, Franklin Institute Science Museum. Have cookies and hot chocolate as you welcome the first day of the winter season
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 21, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • December 22, 2002
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 23, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events
  • Taller Puertorriqueño: Color your Heart
  • Running until January 3rd, 2003.
  • A series of artistic presentations and workshops in area hospitals and Senior Citizens Homes, including Camden that spread the spirit of the Holiday’s through art.
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 24, 2002 - Christmas Eve
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Santa at the Gallery at Market East
  • 9th & Market Streets
  • Through Christmas Eve
  • www.galleryatmarketeast.com, (215) 625-4962
  • SEPTA’s Magical Holiday Railway
  • SEPTA Transit Museum, 1234 Market Street, Concourse Level
  • www.septa.org, (215) 580-7800
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 25, 2002 - Christmas Day
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 26, 2002
  • Ethnic Culture Events:
  • Creative Collective Arts Center: FIVE YEARS LIKE ONE DAY, THE ANNUAL SHOW
  • Monthly concerts in "Art Salon", presenting different groups and artist of various genres
  • Price Ranges: $15-20
  • Hours: Every third Thursday of the month in restaurant "Paradise", 8336 Bustleton Avenue from 7 PM till 9:30 PM.
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 27, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 28, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Winter Mummerland
  • Wednesdays - Saturdays, November 29 - December 28, 2002
  • Throughout Philadelphia From 5 - 8 p.m., the festooned revelers ride through town on lighted floats playing their string band music to crowds throughout Center City. (800) 537-7676
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 29, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 30, 2002
  • Philadelphia Holiday Festival Events:
  • Holiday Light Show and Organ Concerts at Lord & Taylor
  • 13th & Market Streets
  • (215) 241-9000 (ext. 470).
  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • December 31, 2002 - New Year's Eve
    New Years Eve:
    New Year’s Eve Party on Ice
  • 11 p.m. - 1 a.m.
  • Blue Cross RiverRink, Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing
  • A non-alcoholic night for all, with food, entertainment and a great view for midnight fireworks. Special skate and spectators prices.
  • www.riverrink.com , (215) 925-RINK.
  • Celebrate New Years Eve at Penns Landing Midnight with Fireworks
    The After the fireworks Party on South and 2nd.

    New Years Day - New Schedules and Routes!

    Mummers, Mummers, Mummers

  • Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Market Street Route Changes:
  • Begin at 19th and Market for the string bands.
  • Starting points for the Comic and Fancy divisions will be Market between 17th and 19th.
  • Those three divisions will be judged at 15th and Market, facing City Hall.
  • Then they strut east toward Independence Mall (5th Street)
  • Fancy Brigade at Noon and 4pm
  • 2 shows be held inside the Pennsylvania Convention Center Hall B
  • Last year the tickets for the Fancy Brigade Finale were $12.
  • Top it off with more Mummers on 2nd Street below Washington Ave.
  • For some New Years Hotel Packages please follow this link to gophila.com

  • Art
  • Please see our Art page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Museums
  • Please see our Museum page for more on-going displays and events.
  • Theater & Performing Arts
  • Please see our Theater & Performing Arts page for more events.
  • Orchestra
  • Please see our Orchestra page for more events.
  • Music
  • Please see our Music page for more events.
  • Opera
  • Please see our Opera page for more events.
  • Business to Business
  • Please see our Business to Business calendar page for more events.
  • Events in Philadelphia's Local Towns
  • January 2003


    PhiladelphiaLiving.com: Calendar of Philadelphia Events: December 2002


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