Local Area Events


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Real Estate Investing Made Simple

.  The creator behind one of the largest real estate investing platforms, discusses using Real Estate Investor websites for marketing properties. This is perfect for new and seasoned investors alike.  6:30 PM, FREE

Thursday, February 11th

DR. JAMES HANSEN.  The director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and a professor in Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, the author/scientist developed one of the world’s first climate models and was an advisor to Nobel Laureate Al Gore on An Inconvenient Truth. In Storms of My Grandchildren — his first book — Dr. Hansen explains the science behind global warming and argues that politicians have failed to connect policy with the science. Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-567-4341.  7:30 PM, FREE

Wednesday, February 10th

DR. CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN.  The author discusses his newly edited book, Dangerous Intimacy, a collection of unscripted autobiographies of ten African American men who are living with HIV. University of Pennsylvania Bookstore, 3601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-898-7595.  6:00 PM, FREE

CAROL DENKER.  The Philadelphia journalist chronicles stories of love found later in life, in her new book, Autumn Love: Stories and Portraits of Love After 50. Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-567-4341.  7:00 PM, FREE

LIGIA RAVÉ & MARK LYONS.  Ravé reads from her renowned novel, Hanah’s Paradise, and Lyons will discuss his non-fiction work, Espejos y Ventanas (Mirrors and Windows), which was derived from oral histories passed down from Latino immigrants in Pennsylvania. Moonstone Art Center, 110A S. 13th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-605-7752.  7:00 PM, FREE

Thursday, February 11th

DR. JAMES HANSEN.  The director of the NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies and a professor in Columbia University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, the author/scientist developed one of the world’s first climate models and was an advisor to Nobel Laureate Al Gore on An Inconvenient Truth. In Storms of My Grandchildren — his first book — Dr. Hansen explains the science behind global warming and argues that politicians have failed to connect policy with the science. Free Library of Philadelphia (Central Library), 1901 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-567-4341.  7:30 PM, FREE

Tuesday, February 16th

ELIJAH PRINGLE.  In celebration of Black History Month, Poets & Prophets presents an evening of poetry featuring the author of At the Cornerstone, Feeding the Sparrow, and Second Saturday at Serenity. Moonstone Art Center, 110A S. 13th Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-605-7752.  7:00 PM, FREE

EROTIC LITERARY SALON.  Naughty Philadelphians are invited to recite and listen to hot-under-the-collar original and classic work. L’Etage, 6th & Bainbridge Sts., Philadelphia, PA.  Phone: 215-592-0656.  8:30 PM, $8 - $10

Impact from Electronic Cigarettes.  With the growth of Ecigs, one has to wonder the long tail impact. Ecig Reviews, Price - Free. Web presentation from GrowthPop.  8:30 PM, $8 - $10