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South Philly Musicians Remix Block Party
October 15, 2016 @ 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Saturday, October 15, 2 – 4:30 pm
Mural Arts Month event
South Philly Musicians Remix rendering by Eric Okdeh for Mural Arts Philadelphia
1532 South Broad Street
Celebrate South Philly’s music legacy and the Bandstand era of musicians who contributed to the city’s rich cultural history—Frankie Avalon, Chubby Checker, Bobby Rydell, Jerry Blavat, and more—at an afternoon block party featuring live performances emceed by Jerry Blavat, refreshments, and the dedication of Eric Okdeh’s new mural, South Philly Musicians Remix.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is the nation’s largest public art program, dedicated to the belief that art ignites change. For over 30 years, Mural Arts has united artists and communities through a collaborative and equitable process, creating nearly 4,000 artworks that have transformed public spaces and individual lives. Mural Arts aims to empower people, stimulate dialogue, and build bridges to understanding with projects that attract artists from Philadelphia and around the world, and programs that focus on youth education, restorative justice, mental health and wellness, and public art and its preservation. Popular mural tours offer a firsthand glimpse into the inspiring stories behind Mural Arts’ iconic and unparalleled collection, which has earned Philadelphia worldwide recognition as the “City of Murals.” For more information, call 215-685-0750 or visit muralarts.org. Follow us on social media: @muralarts on Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, MuralArtsPhiladelphia on Facebook, and phillymuralarts on YouTube.
