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  • 11:00 AMRoYo: Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda, Sundays in August
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RoYo Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda Classes meet every Sunday in August 2012, 11am-12:30pm Suggested donation: $5-10 FREE preview class on Sunday July 22! Kripalu yoga unites breath and motion, body and mind, exercise and meditation, effort and relaxation. For more information, contact Katie Bonier at kripaluyogaphilly@gmail.com
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  • 7:00 PMEncore screening of EARTHLINGS, narrated by Academy Award Nominee Joaquin Phoenix
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM If you love animals and if you’d like to how you can help them, please join us for a movie and a (free) meal with plenty of delicious baked goods. Dates: Wednesdays, July 18, 2012 and August 8, 2012 Doors open 6:30 pm
; Film begins at 7:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) Sunday, August 12, 2012 Doors open 2:30 pm; 
Film begins at 3:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) Facebook event for the July 18 screening: http://www.facebook.com/events/324244737656739/ www.BoeDevi.Org is hosting a public screening of the most important and powerful documentary ever made, EARTHLINGS. It is so important that we encourage you to come early and have a meal complete with baked desserts on us. Bring some friends and make it a small party! This is a must-see film for anyone who cares about animals and would also like to have a positive impact on the environment. Students, teachers, and school administrators who are working on developing a current and special niche of expertise in their education and careers will also benefit from seeing this film. We believe that students, whether in culinary arts, business, law, education, or marketing, will have an edge when they graduate because they will have an understanding of a relatively large, underserved consumer market sector, namely that of vegans (about 7.5 million) and vegetarians (about 600 million). Dates: Wednesdays, July 18, 2012 and August 8, 2012 Doors open 6:30 pm; 
Film begins at 7:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) Sunday, August 12, 2012 Doors open 2:30 pm; 
Film begins at 3:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) About Earthlings: Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Joaquin Phoenix (Walk the Line, Gladiator), EARTHLINGS is a feature-length documentary about humankind’s absolute economic dependence on animals raised as pets, food, clothing, entertainment and for scientific research. Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, EARTHLINGS chronicles the day-to-day practices at some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit. Powerful, informative and thought-provoking, EARTHLINGS is by far the most comprehensive documentary ever produced on the correlation between nature, animals and human economic interests. Recommended for audiences 16 and over only! Contact
Boe Devi boedevi@gmail.com Admission is FREE
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  • 8:00 PMCarny (1980) + Girl on the Run (1953); Andrew's Video Vault double feature
  • 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM Andrew's Video Vault screens: AUGUST 9 Carny (1980 / 107 minutes) Eighteen year old Jodie Foster runs away from home and takes up with two carnival hustlers played by Gary Busey and Robbie Robertson. With Meg Foster, Kenneth McMillan and Elisha Cook Jr. Music by Alex North. Girl on the Run (1953) Offbeat noir murder mystery set at a burlesque show on the midway. Features Frank Albertson and, in his big screen debut, Steve McQueen. SEPTEMBER 13 Dementia (1955 / 56 minutes) A nightmarish, dialogue-free film noir, with an amazing George Antheil score, follows a gamin though the shadowy streets of Venice Beach, California. The only film from director John Parker. Freud (1962 / 120 minutes) Director John Huston biopic casts Montgomery Clift as the famous Viennese psychoanalyst and follows him from 1885-90 as he formulates his theories of the Oedipus complex. Based on a screenplay by Jean-Paul Sartre. Photographed by Douglas Slocombe . OCTOBER 11
* * * * Two silent movies directed by Tod Browning with live musical accompaniment from Lincoln vs. The Moon (Jen Lightfoot and Ed Dymek) * * * * The Unknown (1927 / 63 minutes) Wanted murderer Lon Chaney poses as “Alonzo the Armless Wonder.” Falling in love with unstable and phobic Joan Crawford, he becomes enraged when a strongman becomes romantic rival, setting the stage for an unforgettable Grand Guignol climax. The Unholy Three (1925 / 86 minutes) A sideshow ventriloquist (Lon Chaney), a little person (Harry Earles), and strongman (Victor McLaglen) flee the carny life and form a perverse crime family operating out of a pet shop. Based on a novel by Tod Robbins, the author of “Spurs” the story that inspired Browning’s movie Freaks. NOVEMBER 8 Pericles on 31st Street (1962 / 60 minutes) A young Sam Peckinpah directed this entry in “The Dick Powell Show,” based on the novel by Harry Mark Petrakis. Features Theodore Bikel, Carroll O’Connor and Arthur O’Connell. The Man with Two Heads (1972 / 80 minutes) Writer/director Andy Milligan’s chaotic, angry and insane version of “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” shot on location in England. DECEMBER 13 Rienzi – Der Letzte Der Tribunen [Rienzi, the Last of the Tribunes] (2010 / 156 minutes) Philipp Stolzl and Christian Baier’s revision of Richard Wagner’s infrequently performed third opera (1842) about civil war in Rome. From the Deutsche Oper Berlin. Admission is FREE to all screenings. Screenings are continuous from 8pm.
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  • 6:00 PMJamaica & Trinidad and Tobago's 50th Anniversary of Independence Show
  • 6:00 PM - 12:00 PM Jamaica & Trinidad and Tobago's 50th Anniversary of Independence Show Doors at 6pm International Caribbean Cultural Festival (ICCF) will hold a press release at 6:30pm, regarding their 2013 carnival. and then, DJs will spin reggae, soca, and more. DJs Tony East Brother O Supa-Tang plus an opening set from Marvelous Records' own the Mc's Reggae Surge, of GtownRadio.com and Caribbean94.com DJ Champé of Caribbean94.com and 88.1fm Miss Hustle Lady of Caribbean94.com and Box Radio with a live performance by recording artist Negus Seassie Art Work by Bro. Aschak with food by Maroon Catering and A Taste O' Home Caribbean Cuisine (6045 Baltimore Avenue) Admission: pay-what-you-can
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  • 11:00 AMRoYo: Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RoYo Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda Classes meet every Sunday in August 2012, 11am-12:30pm Suggested donation: $5-10 Kripalu yoga unites breath and motion, body and mind, exercise and meditation, effort and relaxation. For more information, contact Katie Bonier at kripaluyogaphilly@gmail.com
  • 2:30 PMEncore screening of EARTHLINGS, feature-length documentary about humankind’s absolute economic dependence on animals raised as pets, food, clothing, entertainment and for scientific research
  • 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM If you love animals and if you’d like to how you can help them, please join us for a movie and a (free) meal with plenty of delicious baked goods. Dates: Wednesdays, July 18, 2012 and August 8, 2012 Doors open 6:30 pm
; Film begins at 7:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) Sunday, August 12, 2012 Doors open 2:30 pm; 
Film begins at 3:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) Facebook event for the July 18 screening: http://www.facebook.com/events/324244737656739/ www.BoeDevi.Org is hosting a public screening of the most important and powerful documentary ever made, EARTHLINGS. It is so important that we encourage you to come early and have a meal complete with baked desserts on us. Bring some friends and make it a small party! This is a must-see film for anyone who cares about animals and would also like to have a positive impact on the environment. Students, teachers, and school administrators who are working on developing a current and special niche of expertise in their education and careers will also benefit from seeing this film. We believe that students, whether in culinary arts, business, law, education, or marketing, will have an edge when they graduate because they will have an understanding of a relatively large, under-served consumer market sector, namely that of vegans (about 7.5 million) and vegetarians (about 600 million). Dates: Wednesdays, July 18, 2012 and August 8, 2012 Doors open 6:30 pm; 
Film begins at 7:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) Sunday, August 12, 2012 Doors open 2:30 pm; 
Film begins at 3:00 pm (approximately 90 minutes) About Earthlings: Narrated by Academy Award Nominee Joaquin Phoenix (Walk the Line, Gladiator), EARTHLINGS is a feature-length documentary about humankind’s absolute economic dependence on animals raised as pets, food, clothing, entertainment and for scientific research. Using hidden cameras and never-before-seen footage, EARTHLINGS chronicles the day-to-day practices at some of the largest industries in the world, all of which rely entirely on animals for profit. Powerful, informative and thought-provoking, EARTHLINGS is by far the most comprehensive documentary ever produced on the correlation between nature, animals and human economic interests. Recommended for audiences 16 and over only! Contact
Boe Devi boedevi@gmail.com Admission is FREE
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  • 8:00 PM1 Night only staged reading of 8, a new play chronicling the federal trial for marriage equality
  • 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM G2 Productions Present: 8 by Dustin Lance Black. 8 is the word for word testimony given during the Perry v. Schwarzenegger trial, which was the appeals process of Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California. Directed By: Kyle McCloskey ... Produced By: John Carlin and Kyle McCloskey In conjunction with: The Rotunda, Project Theater Project, and the Queer Times THE CAST Olson- Alexander Rioh Bois- Brooks Inciadri Cooper- Drew Gaver Judge- Ginna Higgins Sandy- Brennie Tellu Kris- E. Ashley Izard* Evan- John Carlin Dr. David Blackenhorn- Kyle McCloskey Broadcast Journalist- Elise D'Avella Spencer- Gary Lumpkin Dr. Nacy Cott- Samantha Ricchiuti Maggie- Alex Shannon Clerck/Narrator- Marygrace Urmson Dr. William Tam- Joe Sperlunto Elliot- Kyle Paden Paul- TBA Jeff- Antoine Martinez Dr. Ian Meyer- Ted McCray Dr. Gary Segura- Barry K. Gribbs Jr Dr. Greg Hereck- John O'Keefe Ryan Kendall- Tim Carlin *= Denotes Barrymore Award Winner Following the Show, there will be a talkback about what you can do to spread the word in your community. Included in the talkback will be Kyle McCloskey, John Carlin, Tim Carlin, Alexander Rioh, and Antoine Martinez Tickets: $10 at the Door; $8 in advance All Proceeds Benefit the American Foundation for Equal Rights To reserve tickets, email either kmccloskey@luc.edu or j_carlin@yahoo.com
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  • 11:00 AMRoYo: Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RoYo Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda Classes meet every Sunday in August 2012, 11am-12:30pm Suggested donation: $5-10 Kripalu yoga unites breath and motion, body and mind, exercise and meditation, effort and relaxation. For more information, contact Katie Bonier at kripaluyogaphilly@gmail.com
  • 7:00 PMWHAT HAPPENS TO A DREAM DEFERRED, staged spoken word adaptation about Race Relations, Urban Culture, History
  • 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM National Black Arts Spoken Word Tour Presents Sunday, August 19, 2012 "WHAT HAPPENS TO A DREAM DEFERRED" A staged spoken word adaptation about  Race Relations, Urban Culture and History. Followed by an OPEN MIC. Free and Open to the Public!!!    Seating is Limited!!! Please RSVP: mauricebrianhenderson@yahoo.com or 215-254-9314 AND Saturday, October 13, 2012       2pm "OH GOD PLEASE SEND ME A DO RIGHT MAN" The return of the Gospel Musical and National Touring production that explores the relationships of Men and Women and its effects on the family structure and child development. Sponsored inconjunction with the Christian Writers & Artists Guild. Tickets:  $15.00 per person (Group Rates available) For more information contact mauricebrianhenderson@yahoo.com or 267-230-0317
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  • 6:00 PM[at the 40th St Field] Adventuredrum + Ollin Yolitzli Calmecac at the August 40th Street Summer Series!
  • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Penn, UCD, and The Rotunda to present four extraordinary large ensembles: Man Man side project Adventuredrum, a star-studded John Coltrane birthday celebration, Brooklyn Balkan brass wizards Slavic Soul Party, and Philadelphia Afro-futurists Sun Ra Arkestra (Philadelphia, PA) – University of Pennsylvania, University City District (UCD), and The Rotunda are pleased to announce the 2012 season of the annual 40th Street Summer Series, the free outdoor concert series in West Philadelphia. Scheduled for the fourth Saturdays in June to September, the Summer Series will transform the 40th Street Field into an eclectic international center of sounds and good vibes. These free outdoor performances will feature exceptional internationally-renowned large ensembles including Slavic Soul Party, Sun Ra Arkestra, Adventuredrum, and the Warriors of the Wonderful Sound with Odean Pope and Dave Liebman. All concerts will be held on the beautiful green space just behind the Walnut Street Free Library at 40th and Walnut Streets beginning at 6pm. Complimentary (first come, first served) Rita’s Water Ice will also be given out during the performances. All events will be hosted by none other than Paul S. Frosty Jackson of S Frosty Networks! Acts for the remainder of the 2012 40th Street Summer Series are: Saturday, August 25, 6pm ADVENTUREDRUM + OLLIN YOLIZTLI CALMECAC Adventuredrum is a new dance band led by Philadelphia composer and percussionist Christopher Sean Powell, best known for his work in Need New Body and Man Man. This Philadelphia-based project brings together a who’s who of local musicians exploring rhythms constructed from sampled sound, exotic percussion, synthesizers and drum kits. Adventuredrum members include those who have collaborated with the West Philly Orchestra, Fugazi’s Joe Lally, Dirty Projectors, Grandchildren, Pattern is Movement, Ted Leo & The Pharmacists, and others. Merging new sounds and ideas with traditional drumming, this is a dance band for the future. These are the drums of tomorrow…today! The mission of OLLIN YOLIZTLI CALMECAC is to investigate, understand and raise awareness of the MEXICAYOTL culture, which flourished in Mexico prior to the arrival of the Spanish in 1492. The organization also aims to provide new cultural outlets and opportunities for the Mexican community in Pennsylvania, and other places as well because Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac travel to present the dance and music, encouraging people to be a part of the preservation of some aspects of Aztec culture. We want to expose the Mexican community of today to the cultural heritage of native Mexico. Aztec Dance has its origins in the cultures of ancient Mesoamerica., such as those of the Olmecs and the Chichimecs. These cultures have not been widely known since the virtual destruction of all the native cultures of the American continent since the arrival of the Europeans. In the Nahuatl language, Ollin Yoliztli Calmecac means: School of Blood Moving in the Heart. Saturday, September 22, 6pm A SPECIAL JOHN COLTRANE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION BOBBY ZANKEL’S WARRIORS OF THE WONDERFUL SOUND FEATURING DAVE LIEBMAN AND ODEAN POPE PERFORMING JOHN COLTRANE’S A LOVE SUPREME West Philadelphia’s Bobby Zankel was drawn to the saxophone by the thrilling new sounds being explored in the 1960s jazz scene, in particular the music of John Coltrane. He studied with Cecil Taylor, eventually became involved with the avant-garde jazz scene of the early 1970s, performing alongside the likes of bassist William Parker and violinist Billy Bang. Zankel is now one of the leading lights of the local jazz community. His most influential work has been his ten years of composing for his long-standing big band Warriors of the Wonderful Sound which features many of Philadelphia’s best musicians. For this very special performance, he is joined by two saxophone masters: Odean Pope, best known for his two decades with the Max Roach Quartet; and Dave Liebman, who performed and recorded with Miles Davis from 1970 to 1974. In celebration of saxophone legend John Coltrane’s birthday, the Warriors and these specials guests revisit his seminal 1964 recording, A Love Supreme, which they will play in its entirety. Visit the official website for the 2012 40th Street Summer Series: http://universitycity.org/40thstreet-summer-series # # #
  • 8:00 PMCANCELED! The Big Give Back #3 feat. Amun Miraaj, Dilemma, Society Park, Kidd Chron
  • 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled. G.O.T Music and Who-I-Am of Society Park presents The Big Give Back #3 a new and revolutionary series Come and rock out with Society Park, Amun Miraaj, Dilemma, Kidd Chron,  and many more. It's the first concert where you can get paid for coming! So come out to "The Big Give Back". Where the people support the artists, and the artists support the people. Doors at 8pm, show at 8:30pm Admission: $10
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  • 11:00 AMRoYo: Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda
  • 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM RoYo Kripalu Yoga at The Rotunda Classes meet every Sunday in August 2012, 11am-12:30pm Suggested donation: $5-10 Kripalu yoga unites breath and motion, body and mind, exercise and meditation, effort and relaxation. For more information, contact Katie Bonier at kripaluyogaphilly@gmail.com
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  • 9:00 PMThe Gathering, the most raw, the most authentic - note start time is 9pm!
  • 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM (nearly every last Thursday) new time: 9pm-1am Established in 1996, The Gathering is the longest/strongest-running truly Hip Hop event in Philly. The Gathering IS b-boys/b-girls, pop-lockers, emcees, graffiti writers, DJs, men, women, and children of all ages enjoying an organic, community-based celebration of The struggle, the Love, and the culture of Hip Hop. DJs spin Hiphop, breaks, and funk all night, and there are open cyphas, a tag wall, and a featured performance and graffiti panel each month. Admission is $3
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  • 8:00 PMimprov music & dance: Jack Wright/ Evan Lipson/ Johan Nystrom/ Andrew Drury/ Alban Bailly/ Eun Jung Choi/ Patricia Dominguez/ Guillermo Ortega Tanus/ Harmonica Semis
  • 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM An evening of improvised music and dance presented by Spring Garden Music Jack Wright, saxophones, Easton PA Evan Lipson, double bass, Montreal, Quebec Johan Nystrom, drums, Philadelphia Andrew Drury, drums, Brooklyn NY Alban Bailly, guitar, Philadelphia Eun Jung Choi, dancer Alban Bailley, accordion Patricia Dominguez, dancer Jack Wright, saxophones Guillermo Ortega Tanus, dancer Johan Nystrom, percussion Harmonica Semis, dancer The Trio of Wright, Lipson, and Nystrom has been playing together intensively over the past nine months, recording in Jan. and Feb. and touring the Northeast in May. A sample from that tour, in which they play with Boston guitarist Kevin Frenette, is here, and a recording from February here. The duo of Andrew Drury and Alban Bailey is a first time event between the French guitarist and the Brooklyn percussionist, who will be playing objects scraped, bowed, and otherwise made sound-worthy on a single large tom. A first-time "meeting," more common in French performances than American, is a special event when it is between two experienced players such as these. The final event is an improvisation by a group that has been meeting monthly over the past year, under the leadership of Eun Jung Choi, who teaches dance at Temple University, and Alban Bailley. Their explorations into movement and sound have taken them beyond conventional dance and what one might expect from musicians playing only with other musicians. Admission is FREE
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