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Philadelphia Area African American Community Festivals, Exhibitions and Events

July - December 2007

By John Fischer, About.com

July 2007

July 21-22, 2007
All About The Music Festival
The Camden Children's Garden will participate in WXPN's All About the Music Festival. The Camden Children Garden serves as an oasis for festival attendees, providing a bit of nature and a perfect break form the weekend's festivities! WXPN's Kids Corner will come alive in the beauty of the 4.5 acres of gardens, inviting special guets to celebrate this magical festival. Go to www.xpn.org for ticket prices and for more information on the festiva.
(856) 757-9400

July 2007
R&B Friday Night Concert Series
The excitement continues all summer long at Penn’s Landing with a free Friday night concert series featuring sounds of R&B.
(215) 629-3200

August 2007

August 31-September 15, 2007
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival And Philly Fringe
Avant-garde performance meets street theater for two weeks of artistic pleasure throughout the city.
(215) 413-1318

August 2007
Smooth Jazz Summer Nights Concert Series
The summer heats up at Penn’s Landing with a free Friday night concert series featuring the sounds of jazz.
(215) 629-3200

August 2007
Unity Day
Radio Station WDAS-FM sponsors a day where friends and families can get together to enjoy food, music and games on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
(610) 784-3333

September 2007

Through September 30, 2007
Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
Presented by Mellon Financial Corporation, this first U.S. tour of the treasures of Tutankhamun (King Tut) in 26 years makes its final North American stop at The Franklin Institute.
(215) 448-1200

October 2007

Through October 2007
Amarna, Ancient Egypt’s Place in The Sun
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology presents an exhibition that features more than 100 artifacts from the short-lived royal city of Akhetaten, birthplace of the Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
(215) 898-4000

October 26-28, 2007
Treasures - From The Silk Road To The Santa Fe Trail
The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology presents a show and sale of fine art antiques and textiles from Asia, Africa, Oceania and the Americas.
(215) 898-9213

October 2007
Philadelphia Open Studio Tour
Visitors can see local artists of all mediums in their workshops found in neighborhoods throughout the city.
(215) 546-7775

November

November 7-11, 2007
First Person Festival of Memoir And Documentary Art
Taking place at various venues throughout the city, this 10-day event features more than 25 performances, screenings and interactive workshops by local and nationally known artists.
(267) 402-2055

November 9-11, 2007
The Philadelphia International Art Expo
The October Gallery presents this popular annual expo, offering an unequaled opportunity to meet artists and purchase African American art at Temple University’s Liacouras Center.
(215) 629-3939

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