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Friday Night: Bright Lights Edition
Bring in the winter solstice, holidays, and new year with a night filled with everything that sparkles, glitters, twinkles, and glows.
Image courtesy of Harrison Brink.
When
Where
Main Building,
Great Stair Hall
Explore the galleries, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy classic jazz music.Â
The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience | Great Stair Hall | 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
Groove to the jazz tunes and winter classics of The Joe Baione Vibraphone Experience.
Pop-Up Studio: Reflective Wreaths | Great Stair Hall Balcony | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Light up the winter season with this wreath-making activity. Use glitter paper and reflective cardstock to make a wreath that shines and glows.
Aura Photography | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Great Stair Hall Balcony
Inner Light Aura uses a special analog film camera, originally created in the 1970s, to capture the colorful energy that makes you unique. This process creates a vibrant, one-of-a-kind Polaroid to reveal your aura. Inner Light Aura is a women-owned & operated Aura Photography company based in both Philadelphia, PA and New York, NY.
1 image per person, while supplies last.
Pop-Up Talk: Light, Glass and the Art of Maurice Marinot | Meet in the Great Stair Hall | 6:00–6:15 p.m., 7:00–7:15 p.m.
Discover the hand-painted, blown glass Art Nouveau creations of Maurice Marinot in this special 15-minute talk. Explore the way light moves and reflects within and from these beautiful works.
These talks are first come, first served until a capacity of 20 is met.
Philly Artist Holiday Market | Forum Balcony | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Our favorite Philly artists are back, this time with a variety of handmade creations that are perfect for winter gifts. Light up your loved ones' faces with a present from a local artist. Featuring Doriana Diaz, Yannick Lowery, Qiaira Riley, Cynthia Zhou, Iza Hu, and Fabiola Lara.