New Artists Added to Summer Solstice Celebration Sponsored by Citibank® at the Kimmel Center,
June 12, 2008
Tickets Now on Sale—$10 for Adults, $5 for Kids 12 and Under
New artists and local organizations join the roster for the Kimmel Center’s annual Summer Solstice Celebration sponsored by Citibank® on Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 3pm until dawn on Sunday, June 22. The all-day, all-night musical extravaganza fills every nook and cranny of the center’s spaces with family fun, classical, R&B, jazz, indie rock, folk, dance, world music, late-night entertainment and more. A complete listing of events is available at www.kimmelcenter.org/solstice.
New Program Highlights for Summer Solstice Include:
- DJ Spinderella (12am) of Salt-N-Pepa fame spins soul, R&B, hip hop and pop
- My Box Presents Popsicle’s Departure, 1989 (11:45pm), an edgy one-woman play starring Madi Distefano. Mature audiences only.
- Guitar Hero Competition Live Web Stream (11pm)on http://www.gamervision.com/kimmel_center_live_feed and www.ustream.tv
- The Brakes (9:30pm) perform a rock ‘n’ roll concert on Verizon Hall stage
- Showroom 77’s Fashion Show (8pm) features the work of local designers
- The Justin Faulkner Trio (7pm) performs with jazz vocalist Denise King
- Ask the Arts Pros (7pm) gives an inside perspective on the local arts world
- Showcase of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ (5:15pm)
- Zoo On Wheels (3pm) brings wildlife from the Philadelphia Zoo to the Plaza
- Yoga Sun Salutation (2:30pm) kicks off Solstice festivities on Spruce Street
Tickets for Summer Solstice Celebration are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and under. Ticket price includes all-day admission regardless of the number of exits and entrances patrons choose to make. Tickets are available online at www.kimmelcenter.org/solstice, by calling 215-893-1999, or at the Kimmel Center box office, open daily from 10am to 6pm and later on performance evenings.
Details on newly confirmed Summer Solstice programming follow below:
Yoga Sun Salutation
2:30pm | Spruce Street
The 2008 Summer Solstice Celebration kicks off with Surya Namaskar (sun salutation), a series of 12 postures that build strength and increase flexibility. The graceful, flowing motions calm the mind and are a great way to start the day. Everyone—yogi or not—is welcome to show off their best downward facing dog pose on Spruce Street. Open your heart and let the sun shine in!
Zoo On Wheels
3pm | Commonwealth Plaza
This place is a zoo! Traveling naturalists from the Philadelphia Zoo bring animals and bio-facts for an educational and exciting encounter with wildlife.
Showcase of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ
5:15pm | Verizon Hall
Cool off with the rich, tonal textures of the Fred J. Cooper Memorial Organ in Verizon Hall.
The Justin Faulkner Trio
with Jazz Vocalist Denise King
7pm | Perelman Theater
17-year-old jazz drummer Justin Faulkner, a graduate of the Kimmel Center Youth Jazz Ensemble and current member of Branford Marsalis’ band, brings his own trio to the Solstice Celebration, with Philly favorite Denise King lending her vibrant vocal artistry.
Ask the Arts Pros
7pm | Rendell Room
Ever wanted to ask a question about the arts but never had the chance? Now you can. Leaders from the local arts world will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss topics of the day. Panelists include Anne Ewers, president and CEO of the Kimmel Center; Nick Stuccio, producing director of the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe; Michael Scolamiero, executive director of the Pennsylvania Ballet; and Sarah Garonzik, producing artistic director of the Philadelphia Theatre Company. Jim Cotter, on-air personality from WRTI-FM radio, will moderate.
Showroom 77's Fashion Show
8pm | Cadence Restaurant
Philadelphia’s first multi-clothing and accessory label wholesale/retail showroom, Showroom77, will be featuring Philadelphia designers Walish Gooshe, Vintique & O di, Carioca da Gema, Retro Chic by Pietra, Kemet Collective, and New York’s Tamara Pogosian. Accessories by Philadelphia designers Jariya Jewels, Elizabeth Bayu and Dot & Snookie of New York. MAC artists will professionally apply make-up on models; and Nine West will provide footwear.
The Brakes
9:30pm | Verizon Hall
Philly-based band The Brakes enhance genuine rock ‘n’ roll with elements of folk, jazz and even post-rock. The band will perform selections from their recently released debut album, Tale of Two Cities (HYENA Records), featuring all-American music with insightful lyrics and catchy tunes.
My Box Presents
Popsicle’s Departure, 1989
11:45pm | Rendell Room
For mature audiences only, this one-woman play by Philadelphia-based playwright, actor, director and teacher Madi Distefano follows two kids on a collision course in the streets of hardcore Boston circa 1989. The tall tale is a counter-culture rock and roll fantasy that Philadelphia Weekly calls "raw edge." PD 89 won a Scotsman Fringe First and The Stage Magazine Award for Best Solo Show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. This performance may contain explicit language.
DJ Spinderella
12am | Perelman Theater
Spinderella's not a fella—but a girl DJ! Spinderella of Salt N Pepa fame spins soul, R&B, hip hop and pop tunes for a late-night dance party that takes you back to days when the Grammy® winning trio dominated the airwaves. Grab a drink and shoop-a-doop on the open dance floor.
Summer Solstice Celebration
Saturday, June 21, 2008 | 3pm to dawn
All Kimmel Center Venues
Summer Solstice 2008 sponsors include Citibank, American Airlines, University of Pennsylvania Health Systems, PNC, William Penn Foundation, Glaceau, Ted’s Montana Grill, Inliquid, Gamervision, Bowerbird, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society, World Café Live, WRTI, WXPN, WURD, WJJZ, Philadelphia Weekly, City Paper, Philadelphia Gay News, Philadelphia Sunday Sun, Weekly Press/University City Review, Walking Bear Productions, The Philadelphia Orchestra Association, Pennsylvania Ballet, PHILADANCO and American Theater Arts for Youth.
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