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Gorgas Park in the News!

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Gorgas Park is a recipient of the Performances in Public Spaces Program!  Gorgas Park will host a concert by the  Harry Walther Band. More info in the Newsworks article. 

Northwest Philadelphia scored big time when the first grantees for the city’s Performances in Public Spaces Program were announced by Mayor Michael Nutter’s office last week.

Six local arts organizations are among 23 selected recipients. Three area parks are among the 19 public spaces chosen to host performances.

A $60,000 initiative of the city’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, the pilot program provides direct funding to cover the costs involved in putting on free outdoor performances in public spaces across Philadelphia.

Performances will take place between Apr. 1 and Nov. 1 of this year.

 

 

Shop Local this holiday season!

DSCN8241Four paintings, by local artist Francesco Sessa, are on display at Cafe Roma Bakery (6147 Ridge Ave).

$50 from the sale of each painting will be donated to Friends of Gorgas Park.

Each original oil painting (6”x8”) is available for purchase for $120.

Contact Amy Gardner for details.  amyegardner@gmail.com

 

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Fall events at Gorgas Park

Coming up at the park:

ROXBOROUGH MANAYUNK LIONESS announce :”Lioness Pride Day”
Flea Market Day 9am to 3pm September 27th (Saturday) with a rain date on September 28th (Sunday)–100% proceeds go to local charities..”to empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs…..” Contact Cheryl Colubriale: 215-482-0447

Stay tuned! Our annual Harvest Fest is Sunday Oct. 12th 11-4pm.

Upcoming Events

Enjoying this beautiful weather? Enjoy it at the park at these upcoming events:

This Thursday at 7pm see The Duke Brothers, Southern Classic Rock and Blues.

Saturday from 10-3 is the Veteran’s Tribute featuring the Merion Concert Band. Read more info about the event in the Roxborough Review.

And next Tuesday is Kids Night! See The Plants at 7pm followed by the movie Frozen.

Concerts start at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk.

Concerts start at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk.

 

Summer Concert Series in full swing!

Haven’t made it to the park for a concert yet? Were you out of town for the Solstice Festival? Don’t worry, there’s more! Next Thursday June 10th, see the North Ridge Musicians and the Pie-Eyed Preachers at 7pm.

All Concerts start at 7pm unless otherwise noted on the schedule.gorgas.schedule.2014