Free Friday LIVE Performances and Other Free Events at the Kimmel Center in January
DECEMBER 16, 2009
The Hoppin' John Orchestra
The Free at the Kimmel series includes:
- Friday LIVE, a series of free
musical performances by regional musicians on the
- PNC
Grow Up Great free concerts for
kids in
- Free
themed tours, including the new
Full schedule of Free
at the Kimmel events in January 2010:
Friday, January 1,
2010 | 10am - 3pm
Commonwealth
New Year's Day Celebration
As the Mummers strut down
Friday, January 1,
2010 | 10:30am
Commonwealth
World Music with Daria
Travel around the world in song with internationally known
performer Daria! In this interactive show, kids participate in world
music traditions by playing along on authentic instruments from cultures
including Latin America, Africa and the
Friday, January 1, 2010 | Noon
Commonwealth
Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band
Ring in the first day of the New Year with Philly's own
multi-award-winning Steve Pullara and His Cool Beans Band! Your whole family
will be engaged in their popular, spirited and interactive concert. He'll
feature hit songs from his various family genre CDs. Cool Beans songs are well
known with kids and parents who listen to WXPN's Kids Corner, WHYY-FM's
Friday, January 1, 2010 | 1:30pm
Commonwealth
Hoppin John's Orchestra
Philly's only post-modern brass band brings stompin',
swingin' beats to the
Friday, January 8,
2010 | 5:30pm
Commonwealth
Swinging Foxes
The Swinging Foxes are led by long time
Friday, January 15, 2010 | 5:30pm
Commonwealth
Dena Underwood Trio
Philadelphia
Friday, January 22, 2010 | 5:30pm
Commonwealth
Minas
Featuring Orlando Haddad and Patricia King, Minas is celebrating 25 years of bringing the music of Brazil to our area. Whether via concerts, educational programs or CD recordings, veteran Minas continues to pave new roads, constantly evolving with its original music, earning the right to be called one of Philadelphia's gems.
Friday, January 29, 2010 | 5:30pm
Commonwealth
Marc Silver & the
Stonethrowers
Marc's bluegrass band, the Stonethrowers, has opened for Bela Fleck and The
Flecktones, Jerry Douglas, Chuck Prophet, Hot Club of Cowtown, Moe, King
Wilkie, and many others. The
Stonethrowers blend a passion for traditional song, Appalachian fiddle tunes
and jazz with a unique mix of original songwriting, bluegrass and folk music.
Lead singing with great vocal character and seamlessly blended three-part vocal
harmonies fill out their energetic delivery. "A little bit of folk, a
little bit of country and a whole lot of three-part harmonies add up to make this
a band you don't want to miss." -
Saturday, January 30, 2010
| 5:30pm and Post-Show (Approx. 10:30pm)
Geator Dance Party
with DJ Mark the Spark
Party with the Boss with the Hot
Sauce and DJ Mark the Spark as they spin tunes from the good old days, prior to
and following the ticketed Jerry Blavat's Legends of Rock n' Roll & R&B
performance in Verizon Hall.
Updates and complete schedules are available at www.kimmelcenter.org/free. All artists and programs are subject to change.
*except January 1
Select dates, 11:30am
Visit this historic grand opera house, decorated in baroque style, for a tour
that includes the Grand Lobby, Stage Door Canteen, the recently renovated
Ballroom and the main auditorium with its dazzling chandelier. Due to the
Academy's busy performance calendar, tours are available on select dates, by
reservation only. Call 215-790-5886 for information and reservations. This tour
is approximately one hour in duration.
Tuesdays - Sundays | 1pm
Commonwealth Plaza Information Desk | Free Themed Tours
Building & Theater Tour
Join us for a themed tour which includes a history of the Kimmel Center;
architectural and construction highlights; and visits to Commonwealth Plaza,
Perelman Theater, Verizon Hall,
Please note: Building & Theater Tours will not be offered on January 1.
Saturdays | 10:30am
Commonwealth Plaza Information Desk | Free Themed Tours
Art & Architecture Tour
Join us for a themed tour which includes an in-depth look at the Kimmel
Center's architecture, a walk along the Avenue of the Arts to view the Center
in the context of the cityscape, and a tour of artworks on display throughout
the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and the recently installed
Percent for Art collection. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration.
Free at the Kimmel events are made possible through the Wachovia Gateway to the Arts Community Access Program supported by a generous grant from Wachovia Foundation.
The Kimmel Center is the recipient of partnership funding through the nationally recognized PNC Grow Up Great initiative, a 10-year, $100 million investment in preparing children for success in school and life.
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