Out & About-January

Saturday, January 23, 2010 at New Hope Arts Center

The Greater New Hope Chamber of Commerce announces the Fire & Ice Ball which kicks-off the 13th Annual Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival.  The dance party takes place on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at the New Hope Arts Center, 2 Stockton Street, New Hope, PA.  The theme is “Dress to Impress” Fire & Ice.  Guests will enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cash bar and music from DJ Aggreschen. Tickets are $12 per person—guests must be 21 or older to attend.  To purchase tickets, visit www.WinterFestival.net.

From Wednesday, January 27 through Sunday, January 31, 2010 the twin river towns of New Hope and Lambertville will be aglow for the five day Winter Festival. With more than 35 diverse seasonal activities, the festival is not to be missed. Ice sculptures, the Mummers strutting across the free bridge, winter parade with floats, chili cook-off and music are just some of the events taking place. Call (215) 862-5067 or visit www.winterfestival.net for more information.

Friday, January 29 through Sunday, April 11, 2010

This winter, the James A. Michener Art Museum joins over eighty Philadelphia area art institutions in Philagrafika 2010, an international festival that recognizes the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art. In conjunction with this inaugural celebration, the Museum hosts two exhibitions: “Lynne Allen: Nature Morte” and “Transforming the Ordinary: Bookworks” by Hedi Kyle both on view from January 16 through March 28, 2010. Philagrafika 2010 is an international festival that celebrates the role of print as a vital force in contemporary art, running from January 29 through April 11, 2010 throughout the city of Philadelphia. Set to be one of the

largest arts events in the United States, Philagrafika 2010 will showcase the work of more than 300 artists and will unite eighty-eight Philadelphia area art institutions in the inaugural presentation of what will become a recurring event, anticipated to repeat every three years. Curated by Artistic Director José Roca, Philagrafika 2010 will offer regional, national and international audiences the opportunity to see contemporary art that references printmaking in dynamic, unexpected ways and to experience Philadelphia’s rich cultural life in the process. For more information, call (215) 557-8433 or visit www.philagrafika.org.

Saturday, January 9, 2010 through Sunday, January 10, 2010

Join the Valley Forge Convention Center in King of Prussia for the 3rd Annual Philly Sports Extravaganza & MMA Expo and change your life for the better in just one weekend.  Up to 10,000 spectators, exhibitors, athletes and their families will converse on the Valley Forge Convention Center for two days of world-class sports competitions and demonstrations that will dazzle and amaze the entire family. See up to 15 sports and fitness events including Olympic sports like boxing, weight lifting and karate with up to 1,000 competitors. You can purchase sports and fitness equipment from Fundamental Fitness Products, related clothing, supplements as well as games and competitions. The sports extravaganza will give audiences a taste of high caliber arm wrestling, model search, strong man competition, martial arts and physical competitions. For more information or tickets, call (609) 923-2663 or visit www.philadelphiawellnessexpo.com.