Bastille Day
Bastille Day
Philadelphia, PA
Bastille Day is back for the 20th annual celebration! Eastern State Penitentiary teams with The Bearded Ladies cabaret group to present an hour-long spectacle of song, dance, and beheading. This free theatrical performance begins at 5:30 p.m. and culminates in a playful reenactment of the storming …
Saturday, July 12 2014
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
Family Weekend: Pets in Prison
Family Weekend: Pets in Prison
Philadelphia, PA
Eastern State Penitentiary partners with New Leash on Life USA for Family Weekend: Pets in Prison.Discover unique stories about animals all weekend long! You will learn more about Eastern State Penitentiary’s most famous four-legged resident, Pep the Dog; participate in an animal-themed activity; a…
Sat, Sep 27 2014
12:00 PM
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Sun, Sep 28 2014
4:00 PM
The Searchlight Series: Jennifer Storm
The Searchlight Series: Jennifer Storm
Philadelphia, PA
The rights of crime victims are sometimes overlooked in our criminal justice system. What is their role? How has that role been changing? What challenges face these families who, after all, have been pulled into the legal system by the violent or unlawful actions of others?Jennifer Storm is Commonw…
Tuesday, July 7 2015
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Dice Raw at Eastern State Penitentiary
Dice Raw at Eastern State Penitentiary
Philadelphia, PA
Join Karl "Dice Raw" Jenkins for a discussion and performance from his latest album, "Jimmy's Back." The album is a poignant artist response to the country's Black male incarceration epidemic. Inspired by Dr. Michelle Alexander's New York Times bestselling book, The New Jim Crow, Dice has included …
Tuesday, July 1 2014
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
Bastille Day- July 11
Bastille Day- July 11
Philadelphia, PA
Group friendly! Open to the Public! One of Philadelphia’s most popular summertime events! Eastern State Penitentiary teams with The Bearded Ladies cabaret group to present one of Philadelphia’s largest free theatrical performances, which culminates with a playful reenactment of the Storming of the…
Saturday, July 11 2015
5:30 PM
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6:30 PM
LECTURE: The Rise of Yoga in Prison (and Yoga Workshop)
LECTURE: The Rise of Yoga in Prison (and Yoga Workshop)
Philadelphia, PA
Yoga has become increasingly popular in U.S. prisons. Inmates and administrators alike recognize benefits for practitioners, including stress reduction and improved mood. Alexandra Schepens discusses her experience leading classes in criminal justice settings, followed by an optional 30-minute yoga…
Tuesday, June 3 2014
6:00 PM
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7:00 PM
