Mandell Theater

Directed and Choreographed by Dominic Moore-Dunson 
Original score by Theron Brown 
Based on the book by Jessie Oliveros 
Illustrated by Dana Wulfekotte 
Published by Simon &amp; Schuster Books for Young Readers 

James’ Grandpa has the best balloons because he has the best memories. He has balloons showing Dad when he was young and Grandma when they were married. Grandpa has balloons about camping and Aunt Nelle’s poor cow. Grandpa also has a silver balloon filled with the memory of a fishing trip he and James took together. But when Grandpa’s balloons begin to float away, James is heartbroken. No matter how hard he runs, James can’t catch them. One day, Grandpa even lets go of the silver balloon. Meanwhile, James realizes his bunch of balloons is growing, and it’s up to him to share those balloons, one by one.&nbsp; 

This heartfelt dance production for the entire family breathes three-dimensional life into the pages of the original book that inspired it. The performance includes themes related to Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss, presented with sensitivity.&nbsp; 

2:00 PM | Information &amp; engagement in Manell Lobby&nbsp; 
3:00 PM | Performance&nbsp; 
3:45 PM | Community conversation with Dominic Moore Dunson immediately following the performance&nbsp; 

Free Admission 
Reserve your tickets in advance: <a href="https://www.drexelperformingarts.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.DrexelPerformingArts.com</a>

Local Event: Mandell Presents: The Remember Balloons

Philadelphia County

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Mandell Presents: The Remember Balloons

Directed and Choreographed by Dominic Moore-Dunson 
Original score by Theron Brown 
Based on the book by Jessie Oliveros...

Drexel Department of Performing Arts 

June Bakan

Philadelphia Metropolitan Area

Camden County

Eddie Callahan

Collingswood

New Jersey

Montgomery County

Narberth-Bala Cynwyd

Ardmore-Merion-Wynnewood

Roxborough-Manayunk

Haddonfield-Haddon Township

Gloucester County

West Deptford

Chestnut Hill-Mt. Airy

Delaware County

Haverford-Havertown

Springfield

Bryn Mawr-Gladwyne

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center

"A young 21st-century virtuoso”&nbsp;— The Guardian Alexandra Whittingham (UK) is one of the most widely followed classical guitarists of her generation. Since first sharing performances online as a teenager, she has attracted a global audience of more than 50 million video views while building an international performing career spanning Europe and North America. Signed exclusively to Decca Classics, Alexandra released her debut album,&nbsp;My European Journey, in 2021. Praised by BBC Music Magazine as “a superb debut,” the recording showcases her passion for romantic guitar repertoire and for introducing audiences to lesser-known composers. In 2022, she was named one of Classic FM’s Rising Stars. More info and tickets at: <a href="https://www.phillyguitar.org/october/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">phillyguitar.org/october/</a>

Local Event: Alexandra Whittingham concert (guitar)

Alexandra Whittingham concert (guitar)

"A young 21st-century virtuoso” — The Guardian   Alexandra Whittingham (UK) is one of the most widely followed classical...

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Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square
Rose Squared Art Shows presents the Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine Craft Show October9-11, 2026. More than 150 functional craft artisans grace the square showcasing works in ceramics, jewelry, wood, digital art, decorative and wearable fiber, furniture, glass, and photography.
Show hours 10-6 Friday/Saturday and 10-5 Sunday Rain or Shine
Rittenhouse Square, operated and maintained by the non-profit Friends of Rittenhouse Square, is one of five original squares planned by city founder William Penn in the late 17th century. It is in the heart of Center City’s most expensive and exclusive neighborhood. With some of the best fine dining experiences in the city and a plethora of hotels, art show patrons should plan to spend the day or the weekend shopping for and engaging with the artists while surrounded by the handsome tree-filled park.
18th and Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19103

Local Event: 4th Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square

4th Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft...

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Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square
Rose Squared Art Shows presents the Rittenhouse Square Fall Fine...

4th Annual Rose Squared Fall Fine Craft Rittenhouse Square

Woodbury

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Wacoal America

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the fight against breast cancer.
Receive a complimentary bra fitting. For every guest who gets fit and purchases a regular-price Wacoal or b.tempt’d bra at the event, Wacoal will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen®, supporting breast cancer research, patient services, and critical education programs.
Whether you’re overdue for a fitting, refreshing your top drawer, or simply looking for a meaningful way to give back, this is an easy way to do something good for yourself and your community.
Bring your daughters, friends, sisters, and neighbors. Make it a girls’ day with purpose!
The event runs from October 9-11; check your location for availability. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome, and the event is open to all.

Local Event: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oct 9-11)

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer...

Join Wacoal for Fit for the Cure®, a special in-person event that combines expert bra fittings with meaningful impact in the...

Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness (Oct 9-11)

Gloucester County Historical Society Museum, 58 N. Broad Street in Woodbury

The <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gloucester County Historical Society</a>&nbsp;takes a look back at the ghost stories from the Civil War in a special presentation in its Museum hosted by Civil War reenactor Vince Dicicco from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, October 15. He will detail the haunted sites, errie encounters, and tales of apparitions reported from buildings and sites across the grounds where the Battle of Gettysburg was fought.
Gettysburg is considered one of the most haunted places in the country, with numerous accounts of ghostly regiments, phantom horsemen, and mysterious faces appearing in photographs. Sites like Devil’s Den at Gettysburg, Bloody Lane at Antietam, Chickamauga, Sharpsburg, Shiloh, and Andersonville are well-known for reports of spectral soldiers wandering the grounds or reenacting historical battles.
Tourists and locals at Gettysburg have reported seeing apparitions, hearing the sounds of battle, and encountering unexplained phenomena around landmarks such as the Gettysburg Orphanage, Farnsworth House, and Soldier’s Orphanage cellar. Bloody Lane at Antietam has tales of ghostly singing, vanishing Confederate soldiers, phantom gunfire, and strange smells attributed to lingering spirits of fallen men.
Tickets available at $15/person. Tickets must be <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/shop/vince-dicicco/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">purchased in advance online</a>.
Helpful Google maps link to the Museum: <a href="https://bit.ly/gchs-museum" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/gchs-museum</a>
Free parking available on Hunter Street in the Gloucester County Historical Society lot or the large County Justice Complex Parking Garage. <a href="https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking</a>
GPS Coordinates: GCHS Museum: 39.83952, -75.15193

Local Event: Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg

Ghost Stories From the Battle of Gettysburg

The Gloucester County Historical Society takes a look back at the ghost stories from the Civil War in a special presentation in...

Woodbury Friends Meetinghouse at 124 North Broad Street in Woodbury

In a <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/shop/presentation-when-british-general-charles-cornwallis-occupied-gloucester-county/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">presentation</a> at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Woodbury Friends Meeting House, historian Patrick Ward will recount the local Revolutionary War campaigns of British General Charles Cornwallis, one of Great Britain’s most aggressive and capable senior field commanders during the American Revolution. Cornwallis’ later maneuvers in the South ultimately culminated in his surrender at Yorktown, the final battle of the war, in 1781.
Cosponsored by the <a href="https://www.gchsnj.org/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Gloucester County Historical Society</a> and the <a href="https://www.southjerseyquakers.org/woodbury-friends-meeting/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Woodbury Friends Meeting</a>, the event is open to the public and admission is free.
Ward is a Southern New Jersey historian whose interest focuses on Gloucester City, the Delaware River, and the region’s Revolutionary War history. Cosponsored by the Gloucester County Historical Society and the Friends Meeting, the event is free and open to the public.
Titled “British General Lord Cornwallis Marches to Woodbury and Gloucester County in November 1777,” Ward’s PowerPoint presentation will include maps from the period, information about the military units that participated, personal accounts from those on the march, and details about how the Americans responded to Cornwallis’ forces.
On Oct. 22, 1777, Hessian forces failed to capture Fort Mercer at Red Bank. By holding the fort, American troops disrupted efforts to resupply the British Army in Philadelphia by way of the Royal Navy and other supply vessels on the Delaware River.
General Sir William Howe, commander in chief of the British land forces, responded by organizing a larger expedition against Fort Mercer. He placed General Lord Cornwallis in command of the attacking force.
On Nov. 17, 1777, a combined force of British and Hessian troops landed south of Fort Billingsport, New Jersey, and began marching north through Gloucester County. Additional British troops from New York City landed at Fort Billingsport under the command of General Thomas Wilson.
Cornwallis assumed command of the combined force, estimated at 4,900 troops, and led it north toward Fort Mercer at Red Bank. Their objective was to eliminate the last remaining American threat to British shipping on the Delaware River.
Ward’s presentation will include an opportunity for informal discussion with the audience.
Free parking available on Hunter Street in the Gloucester County Historical Society lot and the large County Justice Complex Parking Garage. <a href="https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/woodbury-free-parking</a>
Helpful Google maps link: <a href="https://bit.ly/Woodbury-friends" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/Woodbury-friends</a>
The Friends Meetinghouse is located across North Broad Street from the Charlie Brown Restaurant.
GPS Coordinates: Friends Meeting:&nbsp; &nbsp;39.84058,-75.15074

Local Event: When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County

When British General Charles Cornwallis...

In a presentation at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Woodbury Friends Meeting House, historian Patrick Ward will recount the...

When British General Charles Cornwallis Occupied Gloucester County

The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center & Fairgrounds

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters, chocolatiers, gourmet food purveyors, and unique artisans from around the region will gather in Oaks, PA, for the Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival. Come sip, taste, and enjoy this family friendly festival in Hall A of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA!!Kids under 12 are FREE with a ticketed parent/guardian!
Saturday VIP ONLY Hours: 9am-10am
Saturday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission: 10am-5pm
Sunday VIP &amp;&nbsp;General Admission:&nbsp;10am-4pmMore details &amp; information available at: <a href="https://www.pachocolateandcoffee.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">pachocolateandcoffee.com</a>

Local Event: Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Chester County

Phoenixville

Pennsylvania Chocolate and Coffee Festival 

Bring your friends, family, and appetite for a delicious weekend shopping experience! The top coffee shops, coffee roasters,...

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