The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
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Sir Elton John serenades a star-studded gala audience at the inaugural of Philadelphia's new concert venue, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
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Sir Elton John serenades a star-studded gala audience at the inaugural of Philadelphia's new concert venue, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts.
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Taking a break after rehearsing with the Philadelphia Orchestra for its inaugural concert at the new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, are guest artists (from left) Itzhak Perlman, Emanuel Ax and Yo-Yo Ma with the center's architect Rafael Vinoly of Rafael Vinoly Architects PC.
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A star-studded crowd gathers for the opening night gala at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts in Philadelphia, December 14, 2001.
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The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts first evening on the Avenue of the Arts, December 14, 2001.
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Workers put the finishing touches on the brand new Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, set to open on December 14, 2001. The $265 million cultural and architectural landmark will help establish Philadelphia's Avenue of the Arts as one of the nation's premier cultural districts.
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The Philadelphia Orchestra tests the acoustics in their new home, The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts' Verizon Hall. The $265 million cultural and architectural landmark, with acoustics by Russell Johnson of Artec, Inc., is set to open to the public on December 16, 2001.
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Workers put the finishing touches on the brand new, glass-domed Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, as media tour the $265 million cultural and architectural landmark. The Center officially opens on December 16, 2001. The public opening will be preceded by two nights of gala preview concerts featuring Elton John, Itzhak Perlman, Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax and The Philadelphia Orchestra.
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