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September 16, 2014, Volume 61, No. 05 |
On Sunday September 21, Philadelphia’s Sonia Sanchez, an internationally renowned poet and peace activist, lends her vision and hosts a joyful and transformative International Peace Day celebration at the Penn Museum, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Artists, musicians and poets scheduled to appear at the event include American singer and television actor T.C. Carson; poet and hip hop artist Black Ice; composer/performer Karma Mayet Johnson; poet, abstract painter and Founder/VP of the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation Danny Simmons, Jr.; actor, storyteller and activist Vinie Burrows; poet, CEO of Moore Black Press and Executive Producer of Black Women Rock jessica Care moore; and singer/songwriter Lady Alma. Harrisburg poet laureate Rick Kearns and Philadelphia’s new youth poet laureate Soledad Alfaro-Allah, join in the day.
The peace-focused art and poetry of Philadelphia-area children is included, and an afternoon poetry-making workshop gives everyone an opportunity to be creative. The presentation of a Peace Warriors certificate and the unveiling of a Peace Bench for a community location celebrate a brighter future and mark the intentions of the day. This program is part of Peace Day Philly 2014. Tickets: $10, includes discounted Museum admission. ACCESS Card holders: $2 (up to 4 people); STAMP card holders, free. Free for Penn Museum members, PennCard holders and children 5 and under.
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