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    Summer Solstice Celebration: Once Upon a Tile

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    Presented by Philadelphia's Magic Gardens at Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

    June 26, 2010


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    The public is invited to join Philadelphia's Magic Gardens in an all-out celebration of long summer days at the third annual Summer Solstice Festival. This year's Summer Solstice Festival, "Once Upon A Tile," will be PMG’s largest event of the year, featuring music, dancing, poetry readings, and interactive activities, all with narrative themes. Roam the adjacent Kater and Alder Street alleys where a wide variety of artists, craftspeople, and food vendors will sell their wares. Fun hands-on activities for kids and adults will allow Solstice celebrators the opportunity to make (and take home) their own work of art. The night will conclude with a lively dance party led by Sonic Liberation Front, an exciting 13 member Afro-Cuban jazz group who will set a stimulating musical backdrop for dancing. Key performers include: Joe Boruchow & The Nite Lights; Lenny Seidman and Thomas Wave; Sonic Liberation Front; Saturn Never Sleeps (featuring King Britt and Rucyl; Bhakti and DJ Ginkgo. Other perfomers include: Woodspider, Fred’s Magic World, Umer Piracha+ Dancers, Strolling Minstrels, Usiloquy Dance, Christopher Farrell & Jillian Harris, Avi Wisnia, and Frank the Dog. Drinks will be provided by Root.


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      • Venue Info

        Philadelphia's Magic Gardens

        1020-1022 South Street
        Philadelphia, PA 19147

        Full map and directions

      • Admission Info

        Tickets:

        All-day Admission paid at the door: $10/Adults, $7/Students and PMG Members, $5/Kids 6-12, Kids under 6: FREE

      • Dates & Times

        Dates:
        June 26, 2010

        Times:

        1-10 pm

      • Accessibility Info

          Most of the festival will be wheelchair accessible.


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