May "Free at the Kimmel" Events Offer Something for Everyone
April 29, 2008
Kimmel Center Presents 2007/08 Season Sponsored by Citi
Sixth Anniversary Season Marked with 50 Free in the Plaza Performances, 20 Artist Chats, and Seven Organ Postludes as well as Themed Tours Throughout the Week
Kimmel Center Presents’ Free at the Kimmel events continue in May 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 Postludes on The Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ in Verizon Hall. Free themed tours, including Building & Theater Tours and Art & Architecture Tours, are conducted throughout the week by experienced volunteer guides. 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 May.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 | 11:30am
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
New Horizons Senior Glee Club
Celebrate Senior Citizens Month as the New Horizons Senior Glee Club salutes the Tony's under the direction of Selma Savitz.
Saturday, May 3, 2008 | 6pm
Commonwealth Plaza
Starfinder’s Young Stars Photo Exhibit
The Starfinder Foundation and the Kimmel Center partnered to enrich the lives of approximately one thousand children in Southeastern Pennsylvania this summer. The Starfinders’ young stars took photographs of soccer in their communities in a unique combination of arts and sports. The children’s photographs will be exhibited in Commonwealth Plaza prior to the ticketed performance of Western European jazz in Perelman Theater.
Thursday, May 8, 2008 | Post-show
Perelman Theater
Artist Chat with PHILADANCO and Joan Myers Brown
Please join us for an Artist Chat with founder and Artistic Director Joan Myers Brown, company members of PHILADANCO, and Kimmel Center Director of Programming Tom Warner following the ticketed performance on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Friday, May 16, 2008 | 6pm
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
The Cat's Pajamas
The Cat's Pajamas makes very cool music for kids, bringing a musical comedy twist to high-octane kid-rock. With dance, puppets, props, costumes and a great band backing their signature 3-part harmony, The Cat's Pajamas not only captures the imagination of children, but also thoroughly engages the adults! Join us for this free performance in the Plaza prior to the ticketed Dan Zanes and Friends: Nighttime Pajama Party! in Verizon Hall.
Saturday, May 17, 2008 | 1pm
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
Montgomery County Youth Orchestra
Join us for an annual tradition as the Montgomery County Youth Orchestra performs classical selections under the direction of Roy Cox.
Sunday, May 18, 2008 | 1:30pm
Commonwealth Plaza Stage
American Composers Forum: Philadelphia Chapter
The Kimmel Center and the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Composers Forum have teamed up to present some of the most cutting-edge composers in the region. This concert will feature the music of James Primosch, Jennifer Barker, Clive Muncaster, & Kevin Clark. Join us for this free concert in the Plaza prior to the ticketed Christoph Eschenbach & Friends performance in Verizon Hall.
Tuesdays-Sundays | 1pm
Commonwealth Plaza Information Desk
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, Merck Arts Education Center and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden. This tour is approximately one hour in duration.
Please note: Building & Theater Tours will not be offered May 2, 7, 18 or 23, 2008.
Saturdays | 10:30am
Commonwealth Plaza Information Desk
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. Tours are led by experienced volunteer guides and are free of charge. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration.
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