* raindate July 14
Activities will be held continuously throughout the day. The festival will exemplify emerging Philadelphia culture by providing a forum for networking and collaboration among various communities in the region. There will be an exchange of cultural resources, involving: music, multimedia, art installations, fashion, poetry, clowns, comedy, environmental and health advocates, local politics, spiritual groups, organizations and forward thinking businesses.
Proceeds from the festival will benefit PennFuture. PennFuture is an environmental organization working, "to create a just future where nature, communities and the economy thrive."
- Michael Nutter; Democratic Nominee for Mayor of Philadelphia.
- Al Gore's Climate Project Presentation by Northern Liberties local Jon Ross.
- Music by Philly Slick, Infinien, Drake, the What Monsters, Greg Kettinger, Dejha, Monica McIntyre, and Fresh Cut Salads. Emceed by Norman Payne IV who is casted as Angel in Rent on Tour.
- Outdoor Gallery containing multi-medium art by Philadelphia artists; curated by alexander s. and Alana Bograd.
- 'Are you Digging your Grave with your Fork?' presentation by Susan Silberstein, Phd. founder of Center For Advancement in Cancer Education.
- Mother Earth Puppetry by Spiral-Q and Sierra Club.
- Vorcan Live Painting with world-renowned saxophonist Elliott Levin.
- Panoramic Poetry.
- Secret Pants, local sketch comedy troop.
- Tabling by organizations and businesses.
- Silent auction including Steven Starr Dinners, Kimmel Center Tickets, Body Benefits Massage Certificates, Autographed Philadelphia Flyers Gear, Wolaver's Organic Beer and more.
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