Past Events
Anniversary Happy Hour
Celebrating a busy year of experimenting with words and getting kids excited about writing.
Wed, May 26th
5:30–7:30 p.m.
The Mission Grill
1835 Arch Street
(Corner of 19th and Arch)
Philadelphia, PA
Spells Writing Lab officially turned one year old on April 29th! To celebrate, we’re hosting a happy hour for our volunteers and supporters. Come out to The Mission Grill at 19th and Arch on Wednesday, May 26 and get to know other Spells staff, volunteers, supporters, and friends.
Complimentary open bar from 5:30–6:30, then drink and food specials for Spells guests during the second hour. While there is no mandatory cover charge for this event, we hope you will consider making a small donation to Spells Writing Lab, Inc. to help further our cause.
Please let us know if you are coming and if you are bringing guests so we can let the bar know how many people to expect. RSVP now
Eat, Love, Write
An Evening with Sisters Elizabeth Gilbert and Catherine Gilbert Murdock
Thurs, February 18, 2010
6:15–7:30 p.m. VIP Reception
7:30–9:30 p.m. Main event + booksigning and dessert reception
The Loews Hotel
1200 Market Street, Philadelphia
Featuring Elizabeth Gilbert, bestselling author of Eat, Pray, Love and Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage and Catherine Gilbert Murdock, author of Princess Ben, Front and Center, and Dairy Queen
Join us for a conversation with sisters about writing, relationships, and other humbling responsibilities, introduced by Larry Platt, Editor of Philadelphia magazine. Book signing* and dessert reception to follow.
*Please consider buying a book at the event from Joseph Fox Bookshop, which is donating a portion of the proceeds to Spells.
Valet parking at the Loews is available for $15.
The deadline for advance ticket sales has passed, but you can still purchase tickets at the door!
- $125 for VIP admission, which includes an intimate VIP reception (wine, champagne, and hors d’eouvres) with the authors, preferred seating at the main event, and a copy of Elizabeth Gilbert’s new book, Committed.
- $60 for the main event at the door
PLEASE NOTE: We are using a paperless ticketing system for this event to conserve resources. Advance paid tickets will NOT be shipped to you, but will instead put you on our guest list, to be checked in at the door.
Read Between the Wines
A Wine and Cheese Fundraiser
Thurs, November 12, 2009
6:30–9:30 p.m.
The Ethical Society Building
1906 S. Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia
Featuring wines from around the world, paired with cheese from Di Bruno Bros. Mix and mingle while comparing tasting notes and reading stories authored by children at our free writing workshops.
Musical entertainment by:
Linda Battiste and Abraham Dubb
Dani Mari
Papertrees
Tickets:
$100 for VIP admission (includes a wine-themed gift pack)
$50 for general admission
$40 for Spells volunteers
Raffle and door prizes include gift certificates to local wine bars and an
in-home wine tasting event.
Kindergarten Mixer
Sat, August 8, 2009
4:30–7:30 p.m.
Please Touch Museum
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
Stop by the Spells Writing Center table at the Please Touch Museum’s Kindergarten Mixer, where your child can participate in a fun mini-workshop! Registration for the Kindergarten Mixer is required. Contact Gigi McGraw of the Please Touch Museum at 215-578-5161 for more info.
The Zombie Talent Show Fundraiser
A Night of the Performing Dead
Tues., June 2, 2009
Doors open at 7:30pm
Show begins at 8:30pm
L’Etage (6th and Bainbridge in South Philly)
$20 at the door
$45 for VIP passes (SOLD OUT)
With Master of Ceremonies, Doogie Horner of the Ministry of Secret Jokes
Join our Army of Darkness! Bring your Zombie act ready to fright, and compete for wonderfully wacky prizes in cateGORiEs such as:
• Monstrous Musical Numbers
• Soulless Storytellers
• Dreadfully Dramatic Performances
• Undead Dance Routines
• Ghastly Poetry Readings
• Zombified Celebrity Impressions
Books and posters of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies will be sold at the show, with part of the proceeds benefiting Spells.
Please note that fake blood and zombie make-up should be self-contained so it does not stain the venue’s walls, floors, or seats.
Special thanks to Quirk Books for donating signed books for the VIP package.
Zombie Talent Show Fundraiser from Spells Writing Center on Vimeo.
Spells Writing Center
2526 N. Alder Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
267-670-0869
info@phillyspells.org
