October 18, 2007 Schedule

Independence Starts Here Opens at the Kimmel Center!

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Perelman Theater, Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts
Broad and Spruce Streets, Philadelphia
7:00 pm

This exciting Opening Celebration for the Festival features an introduction by Ambassador Jean Kennedy Smith, Founder of VSA arts, and will be hosted by Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin.  Performances by Seattle’s critically-acclaimed integrated dance company Light Motion with Charlene Curtiss and Joanne Petroff; jazz singer/songwriter Melody Gardot, Winner of this year’s VSA arts International Young Soloists Competition and singer/songwriter/guitarist Raul Midon.

Tickets $60, $100 (with VIP reception)

Info: VSA arts of PA – 215-564-2431

Tickets available through the Kimmel Center Box Office: 215-893-1999   TTY: 215-875-7633 or online at www.kimmelcenter.org

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More information on the opening night of the festival.

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