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On the 18th: Guided Tour of Represent: 200 Years of African American Art at the PMA with Susan Untereker, ‘68

Come and enjoy private guided tour of Represent: 200 Years of African American Art with Susan Untereker, Class of 1968 and a long time Museum Guide at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The exhibition showcases the creative achievements of African American artists and explores the expression of personal and collective identities in the US.

Do not miss this special opportunity to see the exhibition with Susan, followed by casual conversation with Susan and Susie Kwon – class of 2011, Development Assistant at the Philadelphia Museum of Art – in the Museum’s Cafeteria! RSVP with payment required by March 10, 2015 – spaces are limited. Complimentary parking is available in the Museum Parking Garage.

Date and Time: Wednesday, March 18th, 2015, 10:15 AM. PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY AT 10:15 TO MAKE THE TOUR ON TIME.

Location: Lenfest Hall (West Lobby), Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

Price: $30 for non-members, $25 for members, and $10 for members of the Philadelphia Museum of Art*

*Please send your Philadelphia Museum of Art member number when you send your payment to RSVP

RSVP: RSVP with payment required by March 10, 2015. Please reserve your spot via Paypal (in the “Notes to Seller” area, please indicate “Represent tour,” and provide your name, class year, number of guests, and the PMA member number -if applicable) or by mailing a check made out to “Smith College Club of Philadelphia” to SCCOP Treasurer, 1023 Mercy Street, Philadelphia PA 19148.

Can’t join us for the tour on March 18th? Come to the Museum at 5:30 PM for the On the 18th Part II! 

We are trying something new for March’s On the 18^th. If you are unable to join us for the tour in the morning, please come to the Museum for casual gathering in the Great Stair Hall at the Philadelphia Museum of Art starting at 5:30 PM. The admission for the Museum is Pay-What-You-Wish on Wednesdays after 5 PM. Susie Kwon, Class of 2011, will be there with Smith club table tent.

When? Wednesday, March 18th, 2015, 5:30 PM

Where? Great Stair Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19130

*No RSVP or payment required for the evening ‘On the 18^th’ event at the Museum.

February’s on the 18th event:

Please come out to 1836 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 for our “On the 18th” event! We will be gathering at the Kite and Key at 5:30pm for casual drinks and bites.

WHAT? Philly Smith Club’s monthly On the 18th Event!

WHERE? Kite and Key. 1836 Callowhill St, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (http://www.thekiteandkey.com/)

WHEN? February, February 18th, 5:30 PM

Look for our Smith table tent.

The Smith College Club of Philadelphia invites you to afternoon tea at the Waverly Heights retirement community in Gladwyne, on Sunday, February 15th. Alumnae from a wide range of class years will be sharing stories about Smith during their time there. What was it like to be a Smith student during World War II? How did day-to-day life at Smith change in the 70’s as the Women’s Movement grew? What’s on the minds of today’s Smithies? Alumnae from the days of FDR through the Obama era will share and compare personal memories of their college years during nearly seven decades of tumultuous change. Enjoy delicious refreshments and great company as we explore our shared history!

Last year, an alum let us all in the song “You Can’t Get a Man with Your Brain.” A song which seemed unintuitive to most! An article in Tablet recently highlighted the history behind this song. You can expect much more where this came from at tea! Smithies are as diverse as they come. We all know tea is the place where the stories come out to shine. You won’t want to miss this special annual event and a chance to learn more about Smith’s heritage in an unorthodox, honest, and incredibly eye-opening way. Learn from your elders, share your truths, challenge the past, learn about Smith from the inside out, and bring your own story.

We are currently looking for alums from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s to be a part of the panel discussion. Email the club at phillysmithclub@gmail.com if you’re interested!

When:  Sunday, February 15th, 3:00-4:30pm, tea 

Where: Waverly Heights in Gladwyne. 1400 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA 19035. Phone: (610) 645-8600

RSVP required: To reserve your space, please send an email to phillysmithclub@gmail.com and please provide your name and class year (attendance is free but space is limited.)

 

December’s on the 18th event:

Please come out to the East Passyunk neighborhood for our next “On the 18th” event! We will be gathering at Garage – a spacious bar with a food truck, a large beer selection, and pinball, pool, and skeeball!

WHAT? Philly Smith Club’s monthly On the 18th Event!

WHERE? Garage, 1231-1233 East Passyunk Avenue (http://garagephilly.com)

WHEN? Thursday, December 18th, 5:30 PM

Look for Kate Fox ’07, Carolyn Trench ’07, and Lindsey Allen ’08 with our Smith table tent.

P.S. In 2013, SeriousEats.com declared that Garage Philly is where you want to take a cheap date (in the best way possible)!

From: http://drinks.seriouseats.com/2013/09/best-bars-for-dates-philly-philadelphia-wine-bar-beer-cocktails-cheap-date-ideas.html

This newcomer, from the owners of Center City mainstays Vintage, Time, and Bar, is a well-stocked beer oasis at Ninth, Wharton and Passyunk, most recognized as the home of ludicrously lit-up South Philly cheesesteak heavies Pat’s and Geno’s. Solid business move opening up along a blazing neon intersection visible from space, right? You’ve actually got to browse a little to locate Garage, as it’s housed in the old Satellite Auto Body building and still bears that sign.

Inside, you’ll find a spacious digs accommodating pinball machines, Skeeball lanes, and pool tables ideal for breaking up the monotony of a date night. The bar itself specializes in canned crafts. They’re stocking more than 150 right now, with more on the way; popular options now include Founders All Day IPA, picks from Uinta and Ballast Point, and a plethora of canned pumpkin beers. No food beyond hot dogs as of right now, but there is a BYOC (bring your own cheesesteak) policy in place. Soon, they’ll have their stationary food cart, which will host a series of guest chefs, up and running.

Join us for a very special On the 18th in Philadelphia’s newest public space: Dilworth Park. This Saturday, Dilworth Park will transform into a beautiful outdoor space for Octoberfest. Click here for more details.

Smithies will be there at 4pm. Look for Susie and Lindsey decked out in Smith gear at the Beer Garden!

Overview

Located at the foot of City Hall, Dilworth Park has undergone a major — and awesome — transformation.

On September 4, the park reopened as a modern and welcoming outdoor space, reestablishing William Penn’s original Center Square as a gathering place for all Philadelphians.

Read on for info on the opening events as well as the full details of the massive renovations.

The Layout

The 120,557-square-foot public space will create a dynamic and accessible new hub for pedestrians, commuters and visitors.

A multifaceted space, Dilworth Park will include an enormous Great Lawn, an outdoor café operated by Jose Garces, a computer-programmable fountain, a performance space and activity areas for outdoor markets and an ice-skating rink in season.

Additionally, SEPTA transit lines will now be far more accessible with new elevators and new stairs, sheltered by cool-looking clear glass headhouses, to connect the surface streets with new entrances to the Market and Broad Street Lines and transit hub below, a system that transports 305,000 passengers through Center City each day.

Food & Drink

A plaza café located along the JFK Boulevard side of the park brings a Jose Garces dining destination to Dilworth Park. Modeled after Garces’ modern Cuban diner Rosa Blanca, the cafe has plans to serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks. Those planning special events on site will also have the option of fare from Brûlée Catering by Chef Jean-Marie Lacroix.

With seating inside and outside on the terrace, the cafe ought to attract diners at all hours — breakfast, lunchtime, happy hour and dinner.

Tree Groves

There are four tree groves located on the park, providing shade and creating an oasis in the center of Philadelphia. The tree species selected are conducive to city settings and include Honey locust, Black locust, Katsura and London plane. These tree groves help lower air temperature as well as make the air healthier.

Getting There

Located directly next to City Hall, it couldn’t be much easier to get to Dilworth Park via public transportation. The subway’s 15th Street Station, City Hall Station and 13th Street Station are all an easy walk from the park, and both Suburban Station and Market East are just a few blocks away. Numerous bus lines circle City Hall on their routes as well.

For information on parking near Dilworth Park, check out our “Parking in Philadelphia” page, complete with a handy parking locator from the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA).

(Courtesy of http://www.visitphilly.com/museums-attractions/philadelphia/dilworth-plaza/)

There’s something about the crisp fall air that makes us long for the banks of Paradise Pond and the joys of Northampton more than usual.  How wonderful would it feel to be back on campus right now, snuggled up with a cup of tea in your house living room, surrounded by Smithies?  While we may all long for these days, there’s a warm and welcoming community of Smithies here in the Philadelphia area that revels in those beloved Smith Traditions right along with you and who can reignite that special feeling once again.

The Smith College Club of Philadelphia is vital to fostering alumnae connections and brings you a variety of engaging events all year round. we’d love for you to join us!  Our membership year runs from July 1 to June 30 –so now is the perfect time to renew!

• Regular membership: $20
• Recent alums (2009-2014): only $5!

Our club is 100% volunteer-run and we rely on membership dues to cover many of our expenses. Recently, dues covered the costs of some amazing free club events:

• A sendoff party for local Smithies starting their first year
• A Tour of the Grand Opera House in Wilmington, Delaware with Smith alum Meredith Mitchell McAloon ‘10
• Volunteering with Philabundance Hunger Relief Center
• Tea and “Smith Through the Decades” Alumnae Panel

Your membership dues also help us send care packages to current students and present local high school juniors with book awards. Additionally, members receive a discount on any of our ticketed events.

You can become a member online or by sending a check. Click here to download the Smith College Club of Philadelphia membership form, and return it following the instructions on the form. Please contact phillysmithclub@gmail.com if you have any questions.

We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events. Thank you for your support!

Welcome Back Happy Hour/On the 18th for Returning Grad Students, Young Alums, and Friends —

It’s here again–our monthly networking event this September will take place at St. Declan’s Well in University City. This will be a joint event with the Seven Sisters Club. Join us for good company and refreshments.

St. Declan’s Well, University City
Offers traditional Irish fare.

3131 Walnut Street
5:00pm – 7:00pm
POINT PEOPLE: Kate and Emily.

Look for a Smith College Club of Philly table tent and you will have found us!