Much, much more
“Evening of Elegance”
June 23, 2011
Dell Music Center
Three-time Grammy award winning singer Nancy Wilson, along with Jazz saxophonist Najee, will open a summer of incredible musical entertainment in Philadelphia during an “Evening of Elegance” at the Dell Music Center on Thursday, June 23rd. The “Evening of Elegance” will be a phenomenal experience for music lovers. In addition to her performance on the night of June 23rd, Ms. Wilson will participate in a special 30-minute reception with some of her fans prior to taking the stage.
The Nancy Wilson performance is a ticketed event. For additional ticket information please visit: www.MyDellEast.com or call
215-685-3590
The American Flag – A Work in Progress
A presentation from the Philadelphia Flag Day Association
June 27 – July 1st and July 4th (closed weekends)
City Hall, Second Floor, NE corner
Most people alive today are only aware of the 48 and 50 star flag. Prior to 1912, anyone could design their own flag and its star pattern as long as it had 13 stripes and the star count matched the current number of states. Presently there is no museum in our Country dedicated to our national symbol and how it has changed through the years. This exhibition is representative of The Philadelphia Flag Day Association’s Collection of Historic American Flags and Banners and our efforts to preserve them for future generations of Americans. Twenty flags will be featured in five large display cases in the public corridors of City Hall near the Offices of the Mayor. Each case will present an historic theme, such as Civil Rights, the 19th century and WWII. Each flag is an individual expression of patriotism and documents a time in the history of America.
For more information on the Philadelphia Flag Day Association, please contact: Jeffrey Kenneth Kohn, M.D. at (215) 327-8318 / jkkohn@comcast.net
Discover the Real George Washington: New Views From Mount Vernon
July 1st – September 5, 2011
National Constitution Center, 525 Arch Street
The exhibition, which runs from July 1 through September 5, 2011, gives visitors a behind-the-scenes look at our nation’s first
president through his achievements; legacies; family; intellectual pursuits and entrepreneurial ventures. The 3,800-square-foot exhibition is organized into 11 sections, each focusing on a specific aspect of Washington’s life. For tickets or more information, call 215.409.6700 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org or www.DiscoverGeorgeWashington.org
Historic Philadelphia: Civil War Weekend
July 1-4, 2011
Franklin Square, 200 N. 6th Street
Civil War Weekend Commemorates 150th anniversary of start of the Civil War . A multi-venue commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the start of the Civil War features a summer-long themed programming at all of Historic Philadelphia, Inc.’s attractions. The Civil War Summer gives visitors the chance to experience Civil War history in many mediums. The summer’s highlight will be an exciting weekend of programming over the July 4th holiday, featuring the only Philadelphia stop of the traveling Civil War Road Show. The traveling Civil War Road Show is a free, interactive exhibit housed in a 53-foot, expandable, 18-wheeled trailer accompanied by an array of free family-friendly programs in Franklin Square. For all Historic Philadelphia, Inc. event information, call 215-629-4026, 877-462- 1776, or visit www.historicphiladelphia.org to buy tickets online.
