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    First Friday: 'Books of Secrets' opening celebration

    Friday, December 05, 2014

    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

    5:00 PM - 8:00 PM See all dates and Times

    Chemical Heritage Foundation

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    http://www.chemheritage.org/visit/events/public-events/2014-12-05-ff.aspx

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    12/05/2014 05:00 PM 12/05/2014 08:00 PM America/Anguilla First Friday: 'Books of Secrets' opening celebration Join us for the opening celebration of CHF's newest exhibit, 'Books of Secrets: Writing and Reading Alchemy.' Drawing exclusively from our collections, the exhibit illuminates the important role of the written word in alchemical pursuits by placing the actual books used by alchemists alongside historical artworks portraying their use.Curators James Voelkel and Amanda Shields will give brief introductions to the exhibit at 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. and will be on hand to offer their insights. Details & Tickets: https://www.upcomingevents.com/philadelphia/events/chemical-heritage-foundation/first-friday-books-of-secrets-opening-celebration-20831?ref=uceaddevent Chemical Heritage Foundation, 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

    Event Tag

    Arts Oriented, Educational, Free / No Charge, Museum

    Categories

    Art Galleries & Exhibits, Education, Museums & Attractions, Other & Miscellaneous, Performing Arts

    Neighborhoods

    Chinatown (Philadelphia)
    Old City (Philadelphia)
    Queen Village (Philadelphia)
    Society Hill (Philadelphia)

    Join us for the opening celebration of CHF's newest exhibit, 'Books of Secrets: Writing and Reading Alchemy.' Drawing exclusively from our collections, the exhibit illuminates the important role of the written word in alchemical pursuits by placing the actual books used by alchemists alongside historical artworks portraying their use.

    Curators James Voelkel and Amanda Shields will give brief introductions to the exhibit at 5:30 and 6:45 p.m. and will be on hand to offer their insights.

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