Philadelphia on Parade at the Mann!
Event on 2012-05-19 11:00:00
This year's Philadelphia on Parade will feature more than 800 performing artists on 5 electrifying stages highlighting the diversity of world music with a line-up that includes classical, gospel, spoken word, jazz, rhythm & blues, funk, and rock, global dance ensembles, dance workshops, and a crafts marketplace. CIGNA Children's Pavilion will include storytellers, jugglers, face painters, mini-circus, arts & craft stations, sing-a-longs, as well as interactive demonstrations to get the little ones dancing and exercising. Independence Blue Cross Health Pavilion, feature life-saving techniques, blood pressure testing, cholesterol testing, massages, wellness sessions, healthy eating tips, yoga, Zumba, senior movements, line dancing, demonstrations, book signings and more. This year the Mann is delighted to welcome Parkside Association of Philadelphia as a health pavilion partner under the direction of Lucinda Hudson. Parkside Association of Philadelphia, PAP, is a community based organization that supports the West Parkside community. PAP identifies and accesses social services to promote a better quality of life for all of its residents.
Bring your lawn chairs-picnics are welcome!
Featuring:
- Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra
- Rock School for Dance Education
- Kulu Mele African American Dance Ensemble
- Philadelphia Keystone Boys Choir
- Sinfonia Youth Orchestra
- Sharon Katz & The Peace Train
- Justin Faulkner Quartet
- Chinese Lion Dancers
- Play on Philly!
- Terri Jones & Helen Brunner
- Universal African Dance & Drum Ensemble
- Coyle School of Irish Dance
- Give & Take Circus
- MINAS
- Kala JoJo "Tall Storyteller"
- GAMP Concert Choir
- GAMP 130-member Marching Band
and much, much, more!
Community Partners:
- Parkside Association
- West Park Cultural Center
- West Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
- East Parkside Residents Association
- Boy Scouts of America
- Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
- PECO
- Philadelphia Zoo
- Big Brother Big Sisters of Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Please Touch Museum
- Strawberry Mansion Tennis Association
- West Philadelphia Senior Community Center
A full schedule of events will be available soon on manncenter.org.Click here for a recap of last year's Philadelphia on Parade.
VENDORS WANTED
Vending opportunities are available for high quality craft artisans and general merchandise vendors. For more information and applications please contact:
Stacey Ford, 215-546-7900 ext. 112 or sford@manncenter.orgVOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Interested in being a volunteer for Philadelphia on Parade? Please contact:
Heather Smalley, 215-546-7900 ext. 104 or hsmalley@manncenter.org
Volunteers must be available for an evening orientation on May 17th, and a 4-hour shift minimum on May 19th or rain date, May 20th.
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at Mann Center for the Performing Arts
5201 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, United States
New York Pet Expo
Event on 2013-05-04 10:00:00
Mark your calendars for New York Pet Expo!
May 19, 2012
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Admission: FREE
BRING YOUR PET to the New York Pet Expo and meet Shorty Rossi, star of "Pit Boss" on Animal Planet! Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 10AM to 6PM, INDOORS at Nassau Coliseum with FREE admission! You're welcome to BRING YOUR DOG or your bird or even your lizard – just make sure that you have proof of current age-appropriate immunizations (if applicable) and that your canine companion is on a non-retractable lead. Check out a special appearance by SHORTY ROSSI (and his pit bull, Hercules), star of 'PIT BOSS' on Animal Planet, 125 + PET-FRIENDLY EXHIBITORS and RESCUE GROUPS, see live demonstrations in AGILITY, OBEDIENCE TRAINING, PET CARE & ACTIVISM, great giveaways and PRIZES, amazing DISCOUNTS on your favorite pet products, talent contest and COSTUME CONTEST, fabulous RETAILERS and much more FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! And if you're looking to add a new pet to your family, a MEGA-ADOPTION event sponsored by Banfield Pet Hospitals will have more than 300 pets available for adoption. Plus we will be offering LOW-COST IMMUNIZATIONS and MICROCHIPPING for the furry friends that need them! If you're a pet owner – or want to be one – you'll find everything you need under one roof, so that you can PLAY, SHOP, LEARN OR ADOPT in AIR-CONDITIONED COMFORT. For more information, visit us at NewYorkPetExpo.com or join us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/newyorkpetexpo), shoot us an email at expo@newyorkpetexpo.com or give us a call at 800-977-3609. View our website for directions, vaccination pricing, exhibitor list, entertainment schedules and more. Admission is FREE. See you there!
For more information, please call 855.PET.EXPO or email expo@newyorkpetexpo.com.
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