Celebrate July 4th at The Kimmel Center, Philadelphia's Newest Landmark!
June 27, 2002
In December, 2001, Philadelphia made history again with the opening of The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and like all of the city's historical attractions, The Kimmel Center will be open on the 4th of July. Be sure to stop by and enjoy FREE performances on the Commonwealth Plaza stage throughout the day by The Mixed Pickles Vintage Dance Company presenting an all-American dance sampler. Take a FREE tour of America's newest and most prestigious performing arts center, and enjoy an afternoon snack with food and beverages available on sale throughout the day, with a special menu of American favorites. Be sure to visit the Intermission Gift Shop's music preview stations and browse the wide array of gifts and note cards.
Also, be sure to check out all the exciting events we have planned as part of our 2002 Summer at The Kimmel season, which kicks off on July 5th. This summer's lineup includes The Neville Brothers, Judy Collins, Arlo Guthrie, Harry Belafonte, Noche Flamenca, Big 3 Palladium Orchestra, Los Hombres Calientes and 40 Years of Bossa Nova, Misia, Los Fakires and Albita, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Count Basie Band, Regina Carter and Philip Bailey, Mavis Staples and Take 6 and Rennie Harris: Illadelph Hip Hop Legends.
We'll also feature a weekend of Family Fun with Buckwheat Zydeco, Natalie MacMaster, John McCutcheon, DANCO/2, Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia and Peter Nero and the Philly Pops. Jerry Blavat makes a return appearance with a roster of Geator Gold favorites. We'll be showing the silent movies of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton and Harold Lloyd with live music by the Paragon Ragtime Orchestra. Plus come dance under the stars at our Wednesday night dance parties!
The Kimmel Center and The Kimmel Center box office will be open on July 4th from 10am to 6pm. Tours will be available on a first-come, first-served basis from 10:30am to 2:45 pm Tours depart from the Information Desk in Commonwealth Plaza.
There's something for everyone at The Kimmel Center. Don't miss out on the Festival Fun in the (Air-Conditioned) Sun all summer long!
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