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Philadelphia Tribune - Summer Sojourner 2008 - Index

Location: Library Company of
Philadelphia, 1314 Locust St.
Date: Through October 3
“Black Founders” commemorates the
bicentennial of the end of the overseas
slave trade and Pennsylvania’s abolition
law. It highlights a remarkable generation
of African American leaders
from the late 18th and early 19th centuries
who influenced generations with
their abolitionist discourse of freedom
and justice for all through visual iconography
to institution-building and family
life. Call (215) 546-3181.
The African Presence in Mexico
Location: African American Museum in
Philadelphia, 701 Arch Street
Date: Through October 25
Organized by the National Museum
of Mexican Art in Chicago, this groundbreaking
investigates the complex relationship
between African-Americans
and Mexicans in the United States, and
the African legacy in Mexico and the
Americas. Call (215) 574-0380 or visit
www.aampmuseum.org.
Philadelphia Folk Festival
Location: Schwenksville, Montgomery
County, 1323 Salford Station Rd.
Date: August 15- August 17
The range of music at this festival
goes from traditional sounds of Ireland
and zydeco Cajun styles to blues and
polka. Families are welcome to this
gathering, where children are greeted
to hands-on crafts, face painting, and
even juggling courses! Call (215) 247-
1300 or visit www.pfs.org.
Philadelphia Live Arts Festival
Location: Various Locations
Date: August 29- Sept.13
In its ninth year, this arts festival is
drawing crowds close to 50,000 and
highlighting international stars such as
Akram Khan, Dada Kamera and
Griftheater. Cal(l 215) 413-1318 or visit
www.livearts-fringe.org.
September
International Children’s Festival
Location:
Date: Sept. 8- Sept. 14
Bringing your children to the
International Children’s Festival will
offer a variety of entertaining events,
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showcasing a number of complex
issues in a way that children will be
able to undeniably relate to.
International locations ranging from
China to Uganda will offer a variety of
performances, from acrobatics to masterful
puppeteers, while exploring
issues as complex as the Holocaust
and gender equality.
Commerce Bank Bike Philly 2008
Location: Art Museum Steps, 2600
Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Date: Sept. 14, 2008
Join us for Commerce Bank Bike
Philly 2008 on Sunday, September 14.
Call (215) 242-9253 or visit
http://bikephilly.blogspot.com.
Women’s Healthcare Forum
Location: Pennsylvania Convention
Center, 1101 Arch St.
Date: Sept. 19- 20
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This forum consists of a 12-topic curriculum
intended to provide informative
discussion on comprehensive and integrative
healthcare for women. Visit
www.womenshf.com.
National Constitution Center
Location: 525 Arch St.
Date: Sept. 17-Jan. 20, 2009
There’s no better place to delve into
the 2008 presidential elections than at
the National Constitution Center where
visitors can weigh in on current issues
on the newly added Town Hall Walls,
addressing the Electoral College and
other hot topics. Come end of summer,
visitors can check out Headed to the
White House, a new exhibit that
explores the path to the presidency.
Call (215) 409-6600 or visit constitutioncenter.org.
All events are subject to change.