October "Free at the Kimmel" Events Offer Something for Everyone
October 2, 2007
Sixth Anniversary Season Marked with 50 Free in the Plaza Performances, 20 Artist Chats, and Seven Organ Postludes
Kimmel Center Presents’ Free at the Kimmel events continue in October during the 6th anniversary 2007/08 season with more than 75 free events and performances to take place throughout the center’s spaces this year. Free at the Kimmel includes: Free in the Plaza with local artists performing classical, jazz, pop, country, world, dance and family fun on the Commonwealth Plaza stage; as well as Artist Chats with Kimmel Center Presents performers; Education Events in the Merck Arts Education Center; and Organ Preludes and Postludes on The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ in Verizon Hall. Updates and complete schedules are available at www.kimmelcenter.org. All artists and programs are subject to change.
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.
Below is a full schedule of the Free at the Kimmel performances for the month of October.
Friday, Octber 12, 2007
5:30pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | Free in the Plaza
Jacob's Music Showcase
5:30pm to 6:15pm- Jang Bao, piano
This 16-year-old local piano will perform classical selections as part of the Jacob's Music Showcase recital. A sophomore at Girard Academic Music Program, Bao currently studies with the renowned Yin Chen Zong.
6:30pm to 7:30pm- Discussion with New York Times staff writer and author, James Barron. Join Mr. Barron as he discusses and signs his 2006 book, "Piano: The Making of a Steinway Concert Grand."
Friday, October 12, 2007
Post-Show, approximately 10pm | Verizon Hall | Organ Postlude
Diane Meredith Belcher
Join us for the season's first Kimmel Center Presents Organ Postlude performed on The Fred J. Cooper Memorial organ immediately following the La Scala Philharmonic Orchestra concert.
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Post-Show, approximately 9:30pm | Perelman Theater | Artist Chat
Artist Chat with Ethel
Chat with Director of Programming Tom Warner and members of Ethel, the first of three ensembles to perform on the 2007/08 Fresh Ink series.
Sunday, October 14, 2007
1:30pm-7pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | Free in the Plaza
Art exhibit "A glimpse at the ancient world" by Cesar Viveros
1:30pm- Fuego Nuevo Ensemble
5:30pm- Mariachi Los Alcones
Presented in Partnership with the Mexican Cultural Center
Saturday, October 20, 2007
11am | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | PNC Grow Up Great
Two of a Kind
Trick or Treat! Nationally-acclaimed husband and wife duo, Two of Kind return to the Kimmel Center for a special Halloween show with singing, movement, puppets, sign language and more!
Saturday, October 20, 2007
1:30pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | Free in the Plaza
Symphony in C Chamber Ensemble
Members of the Sympony in C Orchestra perform classical selections prior to the Todd Wilson recital in Verizon Hall.
Saturday, October 20, 2007
2:15pm | Verizon Hall | Artist Chat
Artist Chat with Todd Wilson
Listen as Michael Barone, host of American Public Media’s "Pipe Dreams," interviews organist Todd Wilson prior to his recital in Verizon Hall.
Sunday, October 21, 2007
1:30pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | Free in the Plaza
Arrastre Tango Ensemble
Arrastre Tango Ensemble, featuring Lidia Kaminska (bandoneon), Tim Ribchester (piano), Rebecca Ribchester (violin), Michael Simmons (guitar) and Douglas Mapp (double bass) will perform a selection of Astor Piazzolla's arresting Nuevo Tango compositions, and classics from the core tango repertory.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
6:15pm | Commonwealth Plaza Stage | Free in the Plaza
Gloria Galante Harp and Brianna Leary Violin Duo
Acclaimed harpist, Gloria Galante and violinst Brianna Leary will perform selections by Vivaldi, Handel, Bach and Mozart prior to the Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performance in Verizon Hall.
Kimmel Center Presents 2007/2008 season is sponsored by Citi. Support for the Mellon Jazz Series comes from The Bank of New York Mellon. The Great Orchestra Series is supported by ARC Wheeler. Additional support is provided by the University of Pennsylvania Health System and Deloitte. American Airlines is the Official Airline of Kimmel Center Presents. Toyota is the Official Vehicle of Kimmel Center Presents Mellon Jazz, Mellon Jazz Up Close and World & Pop. NBC-10 is a Media Partner for Kimmel Center Presents, and additional media sponsors include WDAS, WRTI, WJJZ, Afro-Pop, WXPN and WXPN's Kids Corner 20th Anniversary.
The Kimmel Center also receives support from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, The William Penn Foundation, The Wachovia Foundation, Verizon Foundation, PNC Foundation, The Philadelphia Chapter of the American Guild of Organists, and the Philadelphia Music Project and Dance Advance, Initiatives of The Pew Charitable Trust administered by The University of the Arts.
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