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In 1976, Lake Superior State University was suffering an identity crisis. Originally a branch of Michigan College of Mining and Technology, the school became autonomous in 1970, but no one really knew that. To drum up publicity, LSSU’s PR director published a “Banished Words List,” featuring overused, misused and simply unnecessary words and phrases from the English lexicon. After attracting international media attention, the list became an annual tradition. Anyone may suggest a word for inclusion, and this year LSSU received submissions from Australia, Denmark, Germany, India and South Africa.
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HEARTWARMING HAPPENINGS
Fire & Ice Festival
Saturday, February 8
Downtown Ambler
Ice sculptures and fire features, bounce house, DJ and warm beverages. Details
Warm Up Your Winter
Thursday, February 20
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Creutzburg Center, Radnor
Learn to prepare a comforting wintertime meal to warm you from the inside out. Details
Kennett Winterfest
February 22
Bundle up and enjoy winter brews from 60+ unique craft breweries, live music and delectable fare. Ticket price includes unlimited tastings of delicious craft beer. Details
Awaken to Your Spiritual Story: Women’s Weekend
February 28 - March 2
St. Raphaela Center, Haverford
Awaken to Your Spiritual Story is a reflective and nurturing retreat for women of all ages to engage with their creativity, self-expression, and intuition to discover greater spiritual meaning in their life stories. Details
CUPID CALLING
The Art of the Unconventional Love Letter
Sunday, February 9
9:30 AM – Noon
Chanticleer
A workshop about writing nontraditional love letters—not only romantic letters, but one for a friend or any loved one. We’ll use storytelling techniques to make our letters come alive with detail and originality, and we’ll talk about love for nature, and finding inspiration in the garden. We’ll read poems and prose, and seal our love letters with wax seals. The class fee includes stationery for your completed love letters. Please dress warmly as the class will include a walk through the garden to experience the unconventional beauty of the winter landscape. Details
Cupid's Undie Run
Saturday, February 8
11:30AM - 4:00 PM
Xfinity Live, Philadelphia
Cupid’s Undie Run kicks off with drinking and dancing, then jog it out with a mile(ish) run and end it all with an epic dance party! Every February, thousands of undie runners in cities across the U.S. come together, whether it be in-person or virtually, to support those affected by NF, a group of genetic conditions that cause tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body. Details
Creatively Cupid Valentine Workshops
Friday, February 14
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Main Line Art Center
Spend a fun-filled evening with a friend or partner discovering the art of pottery, painting or jewelry-making. All participants leave with a hand-crafted memento. BYOB. Details
Love, Chestnut Hill
Saturday, February 8
10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Chestnut Hill
Join Chestnut Hill for a day Valentine’s-themed fun and specials, including a grand prize raffle. Details
Vegan Valentine’s
Thursday, February 13
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Vegan cheesemaker Adam Campos of Ladybug shares his love of vegan cheesemaking, including suggested snack and beverage pairings, how vegan cheese compares to dairy and a rundown of the benefits of eating vegan. Details
Sweetheart Skate
Friday, February 14
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Independence Blue Cross RiverRink
Treat your sweetie to a night of skating, live music, hot chocolate, cozy cabins, fire pits and dazzling views of the Ben Franklin Bridge. Details
Valentine’s Day Pairings
Friday, February 14
12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Penns Woods Winery
Celebrate Valentine's Day in the winery’s warm and cozy Tasting Room. Enjoy wine and chocolate pairings, charcuterie boards, special beverages and more! Details
COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Beyond the Diagnosis: A Conversation About OCD and Eating Disorders
Thursday, February 13
6:30 PM 8:30 PM
St. Davids Golf Club in Wayne
A conversation with Minding Your Mind program facilitators Dr. Jenna DiLossi and Melissa Harrison, LPC, co-founders of the Center for Hope & Health in Ardmore, PA, and co-authors of a new book on the subject. The discussion and Q&A will be guided by Dr. Mitchell A. Green, founder of Greenpsych in Bryn Mawr, PA, and a nationally recognized licenced clinical and sport psychologist. Registration is free, light refreshments will be served, books will be available for purchase. Details
WRC Financial Education Event
February 15
9:00 AM-11:30 AM
Trinity Presbyterian Church of Berwyn
Join in the discussion with WRC's Financial Stability Program, expert panelists will present and answer questions on financial topics to support women toward greater financial knowledge and resilience. $10 fee to register. Continental breakfast will be provided. Childcare accommodations are available with registration until February 10th. This event is educational only and no products or services will be sold. Details
DYNAMIC DUOS
Wine + Chocolate
Saturdays & Sundays in February
Chaddsford Winery
The winery’s trained staff will guide guests through a pre-selected tasting of five widely diverse wines alongside locally crafted artisan chocolates from Éclat Chocolate. Details
Love & Chocolate
Sunday, February 9
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Willows Mansion, Villanova
A community favorite! Crafts for children, hot chocolate, coffee, light snacks and a balloon room for photos. Don’t miss story time in the mansion’s library at 11:30 AM, 12:15 PM and 1:00 PM. Details
Philly Home + Garden Show
Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
This annual expo brings 300+ exhibitors and experts under one roof for three days of inspiring activities, events, displays, showcases and swag. Don’t miss the ever-popular Barking Lot + Doggy Fashion Show. Details
ART FOR ALL
Tuition Free Class: Mixed Media Painting: Exploring Materials
February 24 – March 24
10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Main Line Art Center
Part of the Accessible Art program and is offered tuition-free for those experiencing economic hardship. Please register if cost has been a barrier to your participation at the Art Center. Spaces are limited and are first come, first serve. Whether youre an experienced painter looking to expand your horizons or a beginner eager to explore the world of mixed media, this class is for you. Details
The Philadelphia International Tea Bowl Exhibition: The World is Local
Through March 8
Community Arts Center, Wallingford
Features Tea Bowls and other Ceramic Teawares by over 150 Ceramic Artists from Japan, France, New Zealand, Germany, China, and the United States, including Hawaii. Over 400 pieces will be on view. A temporary Tea Room will be constructed in the center of the gallery, where members of traditional Japanese tea organizations from Philadelphia, Washington DC, New York, and Princeton, NJ will present tea demonstrations at various times and dates throughout the run of the show. Details
Stained Glass Moon Light Catcher
9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
March 7–14
Huentelglas Stained Glass Studio, Newtown Square
Create an elegant stained glass light catcher featuring a serene moon nestled among gently swirling clouds, all encapsulated within an elongated teardrop shape. Details
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Let’s Talk OSCARS
Tuesday, February 25, 7:00 PM
Bryn Mawr Film Institute
Before the movie world’s biggest night of the year, join special guests Dana Stevens of Slate, Odie Henderson of The Boston Globe and Keith Uhlich of Slant Magazine for an interactive, wide-ranging discussion of OSCAR favorites, predictions, snubs and more. Come ready to weigh in! Details
Oscar Nominated Shorts: Animated & Live Action
February 16, 3:00 PM
Uptown Performing Arts, West Chester
Don’t miss your chance to experience this year’s best short films the way they were meant to be seen – on the big screen – before the 97th Oscars. Details
BEST PICTURE WEEKEND
Friday, February 21 – Sunday, February 23
Film Society Center, Philadelphia
Join Philadelphia Film Society in celebrating the year in film with our Best Picture Weekend at the Film Society Center. Catch the Best Picture nominees on the big screen. See the best films of the year for one low price with the Best Picture Weekend Pass
$50 General Admission | $40 PFS Members
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