Sara MacDonald celebrates The University of the Arts on January 13th at 6pm

Schedule

Tue Jan 13 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA

Advertisement
Barnes & Noble Philly welcomes Sara MacDonald to discuss The University of the Arts on January 13th at 6pm!
About this Event

Join and Barnes & Noble Philadelphia on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm at Barnes & Noble Philadelphia (1708 Chestnut Street) for a discussion of her Campus History Series book on , as well as the lasting legacy of the nation's first university dedicated exclusively to education and training in the visual, design, performing, and media arts.

We encourage any former alumni to attend the event, connect with each other, and celebrate their time at UArts!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the guidelines below before registering for a ticket so that you know what to expect on the day of the event.

General Admission Ticket ***LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE:

  • Registering for a General Admission Ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing.
  • Seating: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Standing Room-Only: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event all seating is filled, ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

--Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

--Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

--The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the night of the event. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event.

--All event guidelines are subject to change.

--If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (267) 234-9790.

--Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

ABOUT

Sara MacDonald was a University of the Arts (UArts) librarian from 1987-2020 where she was in charge of the archives and answered hundreds of UArts history questions. In 2006 she, along with her colleague Eugene A. Bolt, Jr., co-authored The University of the Arts (ISBN 0-7385-4521-X) part of the Arcadia Publishing Campus History Series. Sara has spoken on UArts history most recently at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and at the Rose Valley Museum.

ABOUT

The University of the Arts is the nation's first and only university dedicated exclusively to education and training in the visual, design, performing, and media arts. Its history reflects Philadelphia's rich heritage of artistic innovation and accomplishment as well as its important historical position in American industry and manufacturing. Since the 1870s, the university has been a dynamic force in Philadelphia's vibrant artistic communities. The University of the Arts presents for the first time historic images gathered from the university's archives and numerous cultural institutions. Featured scenes include the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, the Philadelphia Musical Academy, the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, the Philadelphia Dance Academy, and the architecture of John Haviland, Frank Furness, and Horace Trumbauer.

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia, 1708 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia

Host or Publisher Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Philadelphia

Family Fort Night
Tue, 13 Jan at 04:00 pm Family Fort Night

2987 Almond St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19134

Stevie The Inventor's Build A Bot Class At Welsh Library
Tue, 13 Jan at 04:00 pm Stevie The Inventor's Build A Bot Class At Welsh Library

Welsh Road Library

WORKSHOPS KIDS
Summer Learning Opportunities for Diverse Learners
Tue, 13 Jan at 05:00 pm Summer Learning Opportunities for Diverse Learners

T M Peirce School

WORKSHOPS
Winter Open House
Tue, 13 Jan at 05:00 pm Winter Open House

The Welcome Table

WORKSHOPS
Fishtown Juggling and Flow Club Year 3
Tue, 13 Jan at 06:30 pm Fishtown Juggling and Flow Club Year 3

Bedrock Fishtown

Urban Village Run Club brought to you by NLRC
Tue, 13 Jan at 06:30 pm Urban Village Run Club brought to you by NLRC

Urban Village Brewing Company

SPORTS
Yo-Yo Ma Returns
Tue, 13 Jan Yo-Yo Ma Returns

Marian Anderson Hall at The Kimmel Center

Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Tue, 13 Jan at 07:00 pm Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Xfinity Mobile Arena

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint Philadelphia, PA - Exotic Male
Sat, 21 Dec at 04:00 pm Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint Philadelphia, PA - Exotic Male

Booze N' Brush Next to Naked Sip n' Paint @ Three12 Club

SIP-AND-PAINT PARTIES
Private Calligraphy Lessons
Sat, 22 Oct at 12:00 pm Private Calligraphy Lessons

Tallulah Ketubahs Studio

ART FINE-ARTS
Biggest Little Comedy Show - SOUTH STREET
Fri, 03 May at 08:00 pm Biggest Little Comedy Show - SOUTH STREET

Crown of Creation

COMEDY ENTERTAINMENT
In-person class: Make Your Own Sushi (Philly)
Wed, 04 Sep at 06:30 pm In-person class: Make Your Own Sushi (Philly)

Dock Street Fishtown

WORKSHOPS FOOD-DRINKS
Coffee Brewing Techniques
Tue, 24 Sep at 02:00 pm Coffee Brewing Techniques

319 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

WORKSHOPS ART
The $5 Showcase
Tue, 01 Oct at 07:30 pm The $5 Showcase

Plays & Players Theatre @ Quigs Pub

COMEDY ART
Espresso & Latte Art Class
Thu, 03 Oct at 03:00 pm Espresso & Latte Art Class

319 North 11th Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA

ART WORKSHOPS
OpenMIC with a Bite
Wed, 08 Jan at 06:30 pm OpenMIC with a Bite

5547 Germantown Ave

ART LITERARY-ART
Sing a Secret: A Mindbody Approach to Voice and Song (FREE) (Philadelphia)
Sat, 11 Jan at 11:00 am Sing a Secret: A Mindbody Approach to Voice and Song (FREE) (Philadelphia)

Harmonie Hall

ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC
Gab And Glue
Thu, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm Gab And Glue

10 N 3rd St

ART FINE-ARTS
Philadelphia M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows
Fri, 14 Feb at 10:00 am Philadelphia M**der Mystery: Death in the Shadows

Lubert Plaza

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ENTERTAINMENT
Queer Improv Jam and Workshop!
Sun, 09 Mar at 06:00 pm Queer Improv Jam and Workshop!

Sawubona Creativity Project

WORKSHOPS NONPROFIT

What's Happening Next in Philadelphia?

Discover Philadelphia Events