November "Free at the Kimmel" Offers Something for Everyone
October 29, 2008
Kimmel Center Presents 2008-09 Season Sponsored by Citi
Seventh Anniversary Season Marked with More Than 65 Free at the Kimmel Performances, Nearly 20 Artist Chats, and Several Organ Postludes as well as Free Themed Tours Throughout the Week
Kimmel Center Presents’ Free at the Kimmel events continue in November through the seventh anniversary season with more than 90 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 fare 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/free. 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 events in November 2008:
Saturday, November 1, 2008 | 11am
Commonwealth Plaza | PNC Grow Up Great
Native Nations Dance Theater
Philadelphia's only American Indian dance company is comprised of native people from many different nations and tribes. Celebrate National American Indian Heritage Month with us at a mini powwow complete with drumming, singing and dancing. This is the second performance in the PNC Grow Up Great series which will present child-friendly programming at 11am on the first Saturday of every month in Commonwealth Plaza, unless otherwise noted. Visit www.kimmelcenter.org/family for more information.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 | 1:30pm
Commonwealth Plaza | Free in the Plaza
Tito Castro
In partnership with Raices Culturales Latinoamericanos
Join us for a free acoustic performance by Argentine musician Tito Castro on Commonwealth Plaza stage prior to the ticketed performance of Tango Fire in Verizon Hall.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 | 5pm
Commonwealth Plaza | Free in the Plaza
Lesley Mitchell & Kelly Ray
In partnership with Raices Culturales Latinoamericanos
Following the performance of Tango Fire in Verizon Hall, Lesley Mitchell and Kelly Ray from Tango Time Productions will demonstrate the elegant, sensual and intensely connected dance experience of tango with a performance that will sweep you off your feet!
Saturday, November 1, 2008 | 5pm
Commonwealth Plaza | Free in the Plaza
ArtJaz Gallery Exhibit
ArtJaz Gallery presents work by Jackson-Collins and Ernani Silva. Experience the messages of jazz and more in this exhibit of paintings and mixed media. The exhibit will be featured in Commonwealth Plaza prior to the ticketed performance by the Jimmy Cobb Band, part of the Jazz Up Close series in Perelman Theater.
Sunday, November 2, 2008 | 1:30pm
Commonwealth Plaza | Free in the Plaza
Maplewood Ensemble
This talented string ensemble featuring Julie Bougher, James Finegan, Steven Heitlinger and Andrea Weber will delight us with pieces such as Glazunov 5 Novelettes and Haydn's Lark Quartet, among others. The Maplewood Ensemble will perform in Commonwealth Plaza prior to the ticketed performance by Itzhak Perlman in Verizon Hall.
Thursday, November 6, 2008 | Post-show
Perelman Theater | Artist Chat
Join us for a free Artist Chat with members of La La La Human Steps, choreographer Édouard Lock and the Kimmel Center’s Director of Programming Tom Warner following the ticketed performance in Perelman Theater.
Friday, November 7, 2008 | 6:30pm and Post-show
Commonwealth Plaza | Free in the Plaza
Keisha Hutchins
Singer-songwriter Keisha Hutchins first came on to the Philadelphia music scene as the lead singer for the down-tempo electronic group Vanishing Peoples of the Earth. Since then, Hutchins has been involved in multiple projects, focusing on creating her signature blend of folk and soul. Hutchins is currently working on a full-length recording as a follow up to her EP, Dedicated. Hutchins will perform prior to and following the ticketed performance by Cassandra Wilson and Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band in Verizon Hall.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 | 6:30pm
Commonwealth Plaza | Free in the Plaza
Musical Tribute to Venezuela
In partnership with Casa de Venezuela
The Music Ensemble of Casa de Venezuela promotes the culture, roots, traditions and folklore of Venezuela. Join us as the Music Ensemble takes us through a cultural journey complete with a traditional folkloric dance performance in honor of Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s ticketed engagement with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Verizon Hall.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008 | Post-show
Verizon Hall | Organ Postlude
Nathan Laube, organist
Nathan Laube is a rising star among young classical musicians. A native of Chicago, Laube began his music studies at age five and at age 15, he was accepted as a full scholarship student at the renowned Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia. Laube is currently a fourth year student at the Curtis Institute, where he studies with Alan Morrison (organ) and Susan Starr (piano). The postlude will take place following the ticketed performance by the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in Verizon Hall.
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, 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 November 2nd or 27th.
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. Tours are led by experienced volunteer guides and are free of charge. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration.
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