International Institute for Culture

03/31/2026

Experience a piano concert showcasing composers like Debussy, Rameau, Tchaikovsky, Piazzolla, Prokofiev, Grieg, Lecuona, Villa-Lobos, de Falla and more, as acclaimed pianists Kasia Marzec-Salwinski and Rollin Wilber join forces in a vibrant piano performance Saturday, April 11th at Ivy Hall. Join us at 7pm as you enjoy solo and four-hand duo performances in our salon-style venue conducive to personal connection with the music and the artists. Reserve your seats now with a suggested donation of $20, for a musical evening that stirs the spirit and the soul.

Pianists Kasia Salwinski and Rollin Wilber, present a concert of stirring and rhythmical works. Music arose to a great degree from human movement, our natural motion. Thus: it’s endless array […]

03/30/2026

Fr Gerald Murray lecture on The Church Today: Looking Back, Looking Forward, Popes Francis and Leo. Join us April 10th with EWTN and Fox News Commentator, Father Gerald E. Murray, pastor and canon lawyer, as he reflects on how the Church was shaped under Pope Francis’s pontificate and where it is heading today under Pope Leo. Fr. Murray will highlight shifts in emphasis, governance, and pastoral priorities that we’ve seen in the early days of Pope Leo, and what they mean for the future of the Church. Join this illuminating event beginning at 7pm at Ivy Hall, sure to offer thoughtful, faith-filled analysis and emerging direction for the Catholic Church.

In this lecture, Gerald E. Murray will examine the recent life of the Catholic Church by looking back at the pontificate of Pope Francis and considering the early direction of […]

02/24/2026

Kairos Trio Performs Juon, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn
Saturday, March 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Concert Program: Juon: Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17 (1901)Three movements: Allegro – Poco meno mosso; Adagio non troppo in F major; Rondo. Allegro. Warm late-Romantic writing […]

01/27/2026

Due to the inclement weather we will be rescheduling our Friday music performance to March 7, 2026:

Concert Program: Juon: Piano Trio No. 1 in A minor, Op. 17 (1901)Three movements: Allegro – Poco meno mosso; Adagio non troppo in F major; Rondo. Allegro. Warm late-Romantic writing […]

01/07/2026

Join us Friday, January 30th for the Kairos Trio Performing Juon, Shostakovich, and Mendelssohn. Space for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance reservation.

Space for this concert is limited. To ensure your spot, please make the suggested donation and RSVP in advance. Walk-ins are welcome, but seating cannot be guaranteed without an advance […]

01/02/2026

Join us, Jan 17, for an intimate classical concert exploring childhood, memory, and imagination through music.

This thoughtful and engaging program features works inspired by youth and early life, including music by Mozart, Fauré, Bizet, Medtner, Villa-Lobos, and Rollin Wilber. Performed in a close, salon-style setting, the evening brings listeners and musicians together for a deeply personal concert experience.

Program highlights include:
• Mozart variations on “Ah, vous dirai-je, Maman”
• Fauré’s Dolly Suite for piano four-hands
• Selections from Bizet’s Children’s Games
• Songs, piano works, and spoken reflections on childhood

With pianists, Rollin Wilber Kasia Salwinski and baritone/narrator Robert Edwin In a delightful and sophisticated program of musical reminiscence and poetic affections, are sounds to rouse our thoughts and feelings […]

11/16/2025

Join us on Sunday, November 23 for a musical celebration.

A Kairos Trio & Fine Art Music Joint Performance Maurice Ravel (March 7, 1875 to December 28, 1937) shaped early twentieth century French music with precision, color, and clarity. He […]

11/01/2025

Because the Mass with Cardinal Gerhard Müller quickly reached maximum capacity, we know that many who wished to attend were unable to join us in person. We are pleased to offer a live stream of the Mass. The broadcast will begin on Sunday, November 2, at 5:00 PM EST, and you can join by clicking the link:

https://iiculture.org/event/solemn-pontifical-high-mass-with-gerhard-cardinal-muller/A Solemn Pontifical High Mass celebrated by Gerhard Cardinal Müller, a r...

10/09/2025

Nov 2, Cardinal Müller will celebrate a Solemn Pontifical High Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes, Philadelphia, followed by a reception at Ivy Hall. RSVP here:

Followed by a Reception at Ivy Hall Sunday, November 2, 2025 • 5:00 p.m.Mass Venue: Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 6301 Woodbine Avenue, Philadelphia, PAReception Venue: Ivy Hall, 6331 Lancaster […]

10/03/2025

Raise a glass and celebrate with us at Ivy Hall! The International Institute for Culture is hosting its 22nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4, from 5:00–11:00 PM.

This beloved tradition brings together families, friends, and neighbors for an evening of authentic German food, lively music, and festive fun. Kids will enjoy activities, adults can relax with classic German beer and food, and everyone will join in the "gemütlichkeit", the warm spirit of community that makes Oktoberfest so special.

You don’t need to be German to join the party—just come hungry and ready for a good time. Lederhosen and dirndls are welcome, but not required!

Join us at Ivy Hall for the 22nd Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 4! Enjoy authentic German food, beer, music, and family fun in a beautiful historic setting.

09/24/2025

SUNDAY PERFORMANCE CANCELED

We regret to announce that the Kairos Trio concert has been canceled due to a hand injury sustained by one of the musicians. This step is being taken out of an abundance of caution to ensure they can continue performing throughout the remainder of their scheduled season. Fortunately, this same program will be presented on Sunday, October 26, at the Church of St. Asaph, located less than three miles from Ivy Hall. We hope those who planned to join us this Sunday will be able to attend on October 26 instead. Tickets already purchased will be refunded.