There are dozens of exciting things happening in Swarthmore this spring! Scroll to the bottom so you don't miss any of the upcoming fun! |
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Woohoo - it's finally here!!
Opening day is Saturday, May 13
9:00 am-12:00 pm - 121 Park Ave.
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Inviting all residents, graduates, students & visitors alike! Come celebrate the Class of '23 commencement with outdoor dining on Park Ave., restaurant specials, food trucks, and two great Reggae bands - - all leading up to the fabulous College fireworks display at Cunningham Field, just a few minutes walk away at 9:15 pm! Walk, bike or park in the SEPTA lot and join us! |
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Raffle and Kids' Crafts at Makers Market, 5/7
Stop by Kandy Kids (5 S. Chester Rd) at the Makers Market on Sunday, May 7 for a chance to enter a raffle of a new Altered Little Prince book. Proceeds support Camp Sojourner helping girls ages 8-18 in Philadelphia to attend summer camp. The drawing will be on 5/7 at the conclusion of the Market.
Also, bring your kids by for craft projects all day:
10:00 - 11:30 am - for younger children: decorate a plastic coffee can to create a drum, treasure container or a plant container.
11:30am - 1:00 pm - children 6+: decorate paper dragons.
1:30pm - 3:00 pm - children 8+: make a small journal.
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Fun May Lineup at Ship Bottom!
LIVE MUSIC, 7:00 - 10:00 pm:
- Fri. 5/5 - Whiskey & Wine
- Sat. 5/6 - The Quixote Project
- Fri. 5/12 - James Clark
- Sat. 5/13 - John Brennan
- Fri. 5/19 - Joe D.
- Sat. 5/20 - More BS with Sam Long & Brett Morgan
- Fri. 5/26 - Ryan Zimmerman
- Sat. 5/27 - Brian Kmetz
QUIZZO, 7:00 - 8:30 pm: Wednesdays, May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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May's Art Exhibit "Explorations", brought to you by Swarthmore Friends of the Arts, presents art by The Mixed Media Studio, a group of area artists who have come together weekly for the past 9 years to explore a variety of media together and to be inspired by each other's work and spirit of adventure. The public is invited to the artists' opening reception on Friday, May 5, from 6-8 pm at Swarthmore Borough Hall, 121 Park Avenue. Both the exhibit and the reception are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
An exhibition of original mixed media artwork by Molly Wing-Berman, Georgianna Grentzenberg, Gail Herring, and Michele Southworth will be on display from May 3 - May 30. Exhibit hours are M-Th 9am–8pm, Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–3pm, Sun 1–5pm.
Credit for image: "Dawn" by Molly Wing-Berman
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Local Artists & Photographers are invited to submit work for our Group Show! Artists 18 years of age or older, who reside in the WSSD (including Swarthmore College students), are invited to participate in the Annual Swarthmore Artists Group Exhibition to be held at Swarthmore Borough Hall the month of June. 1 or 2 pieces of original art (paintings and illustration, any medium including photography) that have not previously been exhibited at Borough Hall, may be submitted. Entry forms due by Wednesday, May 24.
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Imaging the Lusitania (Thurs. 5/4, 7:00pm)
Paul K. Matthais provided all the wreck imaging on the RMS Lusitania off the coast of Ireland with Bob Ballard and the National Geographic. The RMS Lusitania was a British ocean liner that was torpedoed by a German U-boat in 1915, causing it to sink in 18 minutes. The wreck lies approximately 11 miles off the Old Head of Kinsale Ireland Lighthouse in 305 feet of water. Paul will provide a presentation on the mysteries of the wreck and his experiences imaging the wrecksite. Please register in advance on the Library's website so they know how many people to expect. The Zoom link for this event will be sent several days before the program.
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The PAC Center’s next “Family Fun Friday” celebrates Mexican culture and heritage on May 5, from 5:30-7:00 pm. This event invites families to come enjoy these holiday traditions brought to life through an interactive program that includes learning a classic Mexican step-dance, making tissue paper flowers and colorful maracas, rolling tacos to eat along with chips and salsa, storytelling, and Spanish music culminating in breaking open a piñata for take home treats. Join us for this creative arts enrichment program fostering cultural awareness for the whole family in collaboration with community partners. Geared for families with kids 2 - 10, all ages welcome. Reservations are requested. A 'pay what you wish' program.
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SAVE-the-DATE - 2023 NITV Series |
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Swarthmore Town Center is a non-profit organization committed to strengthening our community and promoting the downtown as an exciting place to live, dine, shop, and invest. Thank you for continuing to support all of the small businesses that are the heart of this great community! |
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