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Summer Solstice Celebration

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

June 21, 2009

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Come celebrate the longest day of the year, at Philadelphia'a Magic Gardens' second annual Summer Solstice Festival. From 2-8 pm there will be a tons of multicultural music, dance, art, poetry, and acrobatics with influences from India, Turkey, Africa, and more! Cap off the night under the stars with a dance party from 8-10 pm featuring tunes from around the world, selected by DJ Ginkgo.

Outdoor Performances:
2:00-2:45 Galata Ensemble, Turkish & Middle-Eastern quartet
2:45- 3:15 Eric Carbonara, Hindustani & North African folk-influenced guitarist
3:15-3:30 Helen Tinsley, spoken word artist
3:30-4:00 Kun Yang Lin, Asian American dance ensemble
4:00-4:30 Joe Kille and Emiliano Rodriguez , acoustic
4:00-4:30 Fearless Hyenas Stunt Group, acrobatic act
4:30-5:15 Oubliette Ensemble, French medieval band
4:30-4:45 Fly Girls, Acro Yoga acrobatic act
5:15-5:45 Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble
5:45-6:30 Niagara Falls, ambient psychodelic synth landscapes
6:30-7:00 Jesse Sparhawk, banjitarist (banjo + guitar in 1)
7:15-8:00 The Rit Mo Collective, world, Indian, & funk-influenced jazz

Indoor Performances:
2:30-3:30 Erik Ruin, shadow puppet projections with live music
4-7 Lenny Siedman, sitar and tabla choir
5:15- 5:45 Helen Tinsley, spoken word artist

All day:
Live wood burning by Jeramie Bellmay
Band/art merchandise available in PMG Gift Shop