Events
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Clips and Conversation with Kevin Bacon
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts February 15, 2012 Noted Philadelphia film critic Carrie Rickey hosts Clips and Conversation with Kevin Bacon, and will reflect on the Philadelphia native’s film and theater career with a montage of movie clips and a candid discussion with the actor.
The evening will be filled with behind-the-scenes candid conversations with Kevin Bacon, and will provide theater aficionados, particularly secondary-level education students who wish to pursue a career in acting, with discussion and...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
02/15/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Merck Arts Education Gallery: “Under The Glass"
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts February 3-February 29, 2012 The exhibition showcases works of Philly native photojournalist Harvey Finkle, and also chronicles the Kimmel Center Education Department’s growth and 10 year anniversary.
To celebrate the opening of “Under The Glass, ”The Kimmel Center Education department will host a reception on February 3, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Philadelphia Showcase Artist Harvey Finkle will speak about his work, followed by performances from the Kimmel Center Education Department’s Creative...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
02/03/12 -
02/29/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Max Raabe & Palast Orchester
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts March 2, 2012 Germany’s “impeccably tuxedoed,” “wry, unsmiling, and nonchalantly charismatic” star (New York Times) has performed at venues ranging from Carnegie Hall to Marilyn Manson’s wedding, musically falling between vintage and vamp, cabaret and camp, Irving Berlin and Berlin-Mitte. The 2012 U.S. Tour kicks off in Irvine, Calif. on February 22 and concludes in Cleveland, Ohio on March 11.
One Cannot Kiss Alone is comprised of twelve tales of...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
03/02/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
The Ballad of the American Arts
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts April 3, 2012 Jazz master Marsalis honors America’s premier indigenous art form with a moving lecture and live performance. The lecture will examine the role of the arts in creating an American cultural identity, and includes performances featuring members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Band members to perform include: Dan Nimmer (piano), Carlos Henriquez (bass), Ali Jackson (drums). Chris Crenshaw (trombone), and Victor Goines (saxophone).
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
04/03/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Can You Hear God Crying?
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts September 21, 2012 At the core of Can You Hear God Crying? is the Door of No Return, through which millions of enslaved Africans came to the United States. Through the fusion of West African prayers, songs and rhythms expressed through gospel, jazz, soaring choral and chamber music, a soprano deity sings strength to her people: in slave ships, in jails—and trapped in the prisons of fear into which mankind locks itself. At one point in Can You Hear God Crying?, the soprano deity and choir recreate the...
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
09/21/12 |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Kimmel Center Building and Theater Tours
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts May 26, 2009 - Ongoing During this tour you will find out the history of the Kimmel Center, learn architectural and construction highlights, as well as visit the Commonwealth Plaza, Perelman Theater, Verizon Hall, Merck Arts Education Center and the Dorrance H. Hamilton Garden. This tour is approximately one hour in duration. Call ahead to schedule your tour.
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
05/26/09 -
Ongoing |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |
Art and Architecture Tours
Presented by Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts at Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts May 23, 2009 - Ongoing Come for an in-depth look at the Kimmel Center's architecture. This walk along the Avenue of the Arts allows you to view the Center in the context of the cityscape. Tour artworks on display throughout the Kimmel Center, including the Moore Galleries and the recently installed Percent for Art collection. This tour is approximately 90 minutes in duration. Call ahead to schedule your tour.
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Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts |
05/23/09 -
Ongoing |
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, Philadelphia |