You’ve already decided you want to learn from the expert speakers at ASPPA’s Eastern Regional Conference, May 9-10 on topics you can use in your work . So it’s no breach of your fiduciary responsibilities if you also get some “me” time – or “us” time – in the evenings or on the weekend. Philadelphia’s history, arts, sports and other opportunities are vast. Here’s a short list of activities available May 8-12. Please check exact dates and times.
Art
The Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, our nation’s oldest and largest art museum and school, previews works of graduate and undergraduate students during this 118th annual exhibition. pafa.org; 215-972-7600
Freedom’s Journal: The Art of Jerry Pinkney exhibits works by this Germantown, PA-born illustrator (and Caldecott winner); the focus is on African-Americans. woodmereartmuseum.org; 215-247-0476
History
Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation explores Alexander Hamilton’s fraught relationships with James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams and Aaron Burr, and Hamilton’s enduring role in constitutional and political arguments that continue in our time. The special exhibit examines constitutional debates that shaped America, including the national government’s scope, a standing army, a national banking system and more. https://constitutioncenter.org/; 215-409-6600
And May 9 is opening day for a new exhibition about Reconstruction after the Civil War. It features more than 100 artifacts, including a fragment of the flag Abraham Lincoln raised at Independence Hall in 1861; original copies of the 13th, 14th and 15th Amendments; and Dred Scott’s signed petition for freedom.
Literature
Celebration of Black Arts is one of Philadelphia’s oldest African-American literary events, with acclaimed writers and singers from across the United States. https://artsanctuary.org/; 215-232-4485
Music
Just one block south on Broad Street from the Doubletree Hotel is The Kimmel Center’s Verizon Hall, home of The Philadelphia Orchestra, which performs Mahler’s Ninth Symphony on Thursday evening and Sunday afternoon; Saturday midday brings a kid-friendly performance of The Animated Orchestra. https://www.philorch.org/#/; 215-893-1999
Sports
Dad Vail Regatta, the world’s largest collegiate regatta, attracts over 3,000 competitors from 125 colleges to the Schuylkill River. https://www.dadvail.org/; 215-542-1443 (Baseball’s Phillies are away May 6-12.)
Tech
During Philly Tech Week, business leaders, tech geeks and even the technology-challenged participate in interactive activities and workshops that highlight innovating uses of technology. https://2019.phillytechweek.com/
Theater
Arden Theatre Company presents Treasure Island, based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel. Many performances. https://ardentheatre.org/; 215-922-1122
The Wilma Theater, next door to the Doubletree, presents the world premiere of Dionysus Was Such A Nice Man. http://wilmatheater.org/; 215-546-7824
For many more options, see https://www.phillyfunguide.com/ and https://www.visitphilly.com/events/spring-events/.
Register Now!
The early registration discount for ASPPA’s Eastern Regional Conference ends April 5, and the opportunity to book from the hotel room block ends April 8. Because the weekend of May 10-12 is around the time of several universities’ commencement ceremonies, hotel rooms are scarce. Don’t hesitate; sign up now.
Peter Gulia, Esq., the shareholder of Fiduciary Guidance Counsel, also serves as volunteer counsel to CultureWorks Greater Philadelphia.
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