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History Making Productions and the Philadelphia Orchestra are hosting a virtual 250th birthday celebration for Ludwig van Beethoven, Beethoven in Beijing, on December 16th at 7:30 PM.  

The National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society cordially invites you to join us in ringing the Spirit of the Holiday Season remembering the Great Marian Anderson with ‘A Classical Christmas’ A Holiday Concert Spectacular. This Joyous Concert Event will be presented with a Limited in person audience and available via Virtual Live-Stream with our official Marian Anderson Historical Society Website & Official Facebook hosting page. 

A recent finalist at the prestigious Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition, vocalist Veronica Swift makes her Annenberg Center debut backed by Philadelphia-based pianist Tim Brey. This rising jazz star is already known for vocals that are "soulfully infused with an infectious passion for jazz past and future.” (All About Jazz) With expansive musical influences, a commanding stage presence and a renowned jazz lineage, Swift is carving out her own identity in the world of jazz and beyond, and she’s just getting started.

What do Stevie Wonder, Jon Batiste, Gregory Porter and Esperanza Spalding have in common? They all call Tivon Pennicott when they need a tenor player whose sound "has a romantic vibe" and "is sweet to listen to, like drinking warm honey" (All About Jazz). This three-time Grammy Award-winner's evolving style is rooted in the soulful, sophisticated foundation for groove he honed at church. Joined by drummer Kenneth Salters, a fixture on Manhattan's West Village independent jazz scene, you won't want to miss Pennicott's Annenberg Center debut.

Learn the art of the circus at these free outdoor workshops. Teachers and performers from the Philadelphia School of Circus Arts teach attendees basic aerial acrobatics, juggling, plate spinning, tight wire and more! The event will also feature short circus performances, including one from the schools' Youth Troupe. Free and fun for all ages and abilities!

Setting the stage to connect the globe through music. 

Mix and mingle with our region’s international business community and Pennsylvania’s 14 international trade representatives covering over 50 markets while enjoying a global concert and Philly style jam session featuring WTCGP members!

Bring your axe (instrument) or voice.