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Weekend Rally to End Gun Violence in Philadelphia

This Saturday the Vincent M. Woodson Foundation will host an anti-gun violence summer kick-off rally at Vernon Park in Germantown, Philadelphia.

DATE: Saturday June 28, 2008
TIME: 10:00 am - 3 pm

LOCATION: Vernon Park, Germantown and Price Streets
(One block west of Germantown Ave. and Chelten Ave.)

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WHAT’S LEFT BEHIND at PHILADELPHIA INDEPENDENT FILM FESTIVAL

World Premiere

What: WHAT’S LEFT BEHIND by Sam Erickson, USA, 2007, 39 min. Starring Manchester Orchestra and folk artist Vollis Simpson
Who: Director Sam Erickson is available for interviews
When: Saturday June 28, 2008 at 6.20pm
Where: Philadelphia Independent Film Festival at Woodshop Films, 420 Green Street

NEW YORK, June 13, 2008 - New York documentary filmmaker Sam Erickson spent four days and 1200 miles touring small clubs without AC in the American South with the up-and-coming indie rock band Manchester Orchestra from Atlanta.

Shot by cinematographer JoJo Pennebaker, the result is an intimate portrait that explores the dynamics of a hard-working rock band - with all five members in their early ’20s figuring out how to deal with scrappy life on the road while on the verge of bigger things.

Since What’s Left Behind was shot last September, Manchester Orchestra has played New York, Los Angeles and London, where the NME declared them one of ten acts to watch. What’s Left Behind will be released on DVD in the fall. Stay tuned: www.themanchesterorchestra.com.

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Sunoco Welcome America Philadelphia Events

Saturday, June 28, 2008

11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Go 4th & Learn!
Kids play with musical instruments and learn how to scat jazz from Scat Cat at World Cafe Live. Every child participating will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. 3025 Walnut Street, (215) 222-1400

2:00-6:00 p.m.
Strongman Competition
Strong men and weight lifters from around the U.S. haul concrete cylinders, pull trucks and lift thousands of pounds as they compete for prizes. Phil Pfister, winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man competition and the first American to hold that title since 1982, will be among the competitors. Eakins Oval at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

6:00 p.m.
Saturday Night Alive
Clap and sing hallelujah with the Grammy-nominated Wilmington Mass Choir and the Sharon Baptist Church Mass Choir at Great Plaza at Penn’s Landing. Then stick around for a showing of the comedy film First Sunday. Columbus Boulevard at Chestnut Street, (215) 629-3200

9:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Rocky
Rocky is the perfect start to the Philly @ the Movies film series. Film-lovers can pack their own popcorn, pick a spot on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and cheer for Philly’s favorite boxer. 26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

Sunday, June 29, 2008

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn!
At Franklin Square, kids can romp around, play games and hear professional storytellers regale them with entertaining stories about America’s past. Each child attending will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Afterwards, parents can treat their youngsters to a ride on the carousel or a golf game on the 18-hole miniature golf course featuring pint-sized versions of some of the region’s iconic landmarks. 6th & Race Streets, (215) 592-7273

2:00-6:00 p.m.
Strongman Competition
Strongmen and weight lifters from around the U.S. haul concrete cylinders, pull trucks and lift thousands of pounds as they compete for prizes. Phil Pfister, winner of the 2006 World’s Strongest Man competition and the first American to hold that title since 1982, will be among the competitors. Eakins Oval at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway

9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – Happy Feet
The free movie series continues with dancing, singing and all-around happy penguins. With seating on the pier by the Battleship New Jersey and a backdrop of the Philadelphia skyline, this viewing is as family-friendly as it gets. 62 Battleship Place, Camden, NJ, (866) 877-6262

Monday, June 30, 2008

10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon
Go 4th & Learn!
Kids won’t know what to do first at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza—climb inside the helicopter, talk with William Penn or paint the colorful monster mural. Every child participating will receive a gift bag with a book and other goodies. Market Street between 13th & 15th Streets, (215) 683-2200

9:00-11:00 p.m.
Philly @ the Movies – 12 Monkeys
With scenes shot in Philadelphia and Bruce Willis as the lead, this gripping futuristic science fiction thriller keeps viewers in suspense from the first frame to the last. Blankets, lawn chairs and snacks are welcome during this evening of nail-biting fun at City Hall’s Dilworth Plaza. Market Street between 13th & 15th Streets, (215) 683-2200