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Memorial Hall, is a Beaux-Arts style building in the Centennial District of West Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built as the art gallery for the 1876 Centennial Exposition, it subsequently housed the Pennsylvania Museum of Art (now the Philadelphia Museum of Art) and the Pennsylvania Museum School of Industrial Art (now the University of the Arts). Since October 18, 2008, the Hall has served as home to the Please Touch Museum.The building is located west of the Schuylkill River, at the corner of East Memorial Hall Drive and the Avenue of the Republic.BackgroundMemorial Hall was designed by Herman J. Schwarzmann, and is an early example of monumental Beaux-Arts architecture in the United States. Schwarzmann, the chief engineer of the Fairmount Park Commission, also designed the temporary Horticultural Hall for the Exposition. Construction began on and was completed for the opening ceremonies on, at a cost of $1.5million dollars. President Ulysses S. Grant and other dignitaries presided over the event, which was the first major world's fair to be hosted in the United States.

The Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building—originally the Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company Building—is an annex of the Philadelphia Museum of Art containing exhibition galleries, offices, conservation labs, and the museum library. It is an Art Deco building that features cathedral-like entrances and is adorned with sculpture and gilding. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Perelman Building is located at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Fairmount Avenue, facing the Philadelphia Museum of Art's main building across Kelly Drive.HistoryPhiladelphia architectural firm Zantzinger, Borie and Medary, which had collaborated on the Philadelphia Museum of Art, designed the building to be the headquarters for Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company. Construction began in 1926 and the building was completed in 1928. Sculptor Lee Lawrie created its decorative scheme, which features polychrome facades adorned with figures symbolizing attributes of insurance: the owl of wisdom, the dog of fidelity, the pelican of charity, the opossum of protection, and the squirrel of frugality. Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance Company occupied the building from 1927 to 1972. In 1982, it was acquired and restored by the Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company, which in turn relocated in 1999.Philadelphia Museum of Art restorationThe Philadelphia Museum of Art acquired the building in 1999 through the City of Philadelphia. In anticipation of its 125th anniversary in 2001, the museum began a capital campaign that collected $240 million in donations. In recognition of the $15 million contributed by the Perelmans, the annex was renamed the Ruth and Raymond G. Perelman Building in 2000. Gluckman Mayner Architects restored and renovated the historic building, and expanded it with a 59000ft2 addition. The Perelman Building opened on September 15, 2007.

Bright, calming and airy, Granite Hill is the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s pinnacle eatery operated by acclaimed restaurateur Stephen Starr. Upscale, modern twists on traditional French fare make the cuisine at Granite Hill as memorable as the art. Here, you’ll find an approachable French bistro menu filled with seasonal appetizers, entrée salads, omelets, and the freshest fish, as well as specialty cocktails and wines. Join us for a meal and drink during your visit to Philadelphia’s most esteemed museum! Lunch Tuesday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Saturday from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Brunch Sunday from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Dinner Friday from 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Indigo Bleu Design Concepts (IBDC) is a diverse Philadelphia base company specializing in brand management, business and product development, image consulting, and event planning. Working with a team of leading industry innovators, Indigo Bleu Designs Concepts works to build consumer and client awareness through creativity, logic, visual impact, and strategic positioning. IBDC is also recognized as a community advocate—partnering with several non-profit and charitable organizations.

Sound Space is Philadelphia's principal studio for percussive, street and vernacular dance. It offers outstanding weekly classes for all ages, access to world-class guest teachers and convenient rental space, all on the best floor in town. Sound Space is owned and operated by Pamela Hetherington.

This is the official Facebook page for the 2015 West Park Arts Fest, which will take place Saturday, June 13th in Fairmount Park. Like this page to stay tuned for the latest information about upcoming events and programs surrounding the event, as well as information related to the artists and performers that will be attending. Website: www.westparkcultural.org Email: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @WestParkFest Watch us on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WestParkFest

First Person Arts is Philadelphia's premiere storytelling organization. We are the presenters of the Annual First Person Arts Festival, twice-monthly StorySlams at World Cafe Live and L'Etage, and the weekly First Person Arts Podcast. For more info visit firstpersonarts.org.

This is the official Facebook page for the 2015 West Park Arts Fest, which will take place Saturday, June 13th in Fairmount Park. Like this page to stay tuned for the latest information about upcoming events and programs surrounding the event, as well as information related to the artists and performers that will be attending. Website: www.westparkcultural.org Email: [email protected] Follow us on Twitter: @WestParkFest Watch us on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/WestParkFest

B.Y.E. Committee Officers - Lynn Richardson, Chair Hope Palmer, Treasurer Bettye Ferguson, Member Ashley Spearman, Member Dawn Goar, Member Cheri Harrison, Member Roxanne Morris, Member

PAWS is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to saving Philadelphia’s homeless, abandoned, and unwanted animals. PAWS is Philadelphia's largest rescue organization and only no-kill shelter, and is working to make Philadelphia a city in which every healthy and treatable pet is guaranteed a home. Through its adoption locations, special events, and foster care network, PAWS finds loving homes for thousands of animals each year.

The Monkey and The Elephant are on a journey for greatness. The want to give former foster youth an opportunity to develop their job readiness and life skills in a supportive community serving delicious coffee. Their journey began on November 3rd as a pop-up inside Taffets bakery in the Italian Market. From there they hope to raise enough money to build out a permanent location where they can continue to serve delicious coffee and pair that coffee with housemade baked goods and light fare.

The African & Caribbean Business Council, a Pennsylvania Non-Profit Corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, was founded in 2006 with the mission of promoting & preserving the business interests of African and Caribbean entrepreneurs in the Greater Philadelphia area while bridging the cultural divide between member countries and the larger community through education and the encouragement of mutual tolerance.

WePAC recruits and trains volunteers to work in elementary school libraries and one-on-one with students in elementary schools throughout West Philadelphia.

We imagine a city whose streets reflect the full spectrum of its residents’ creativity. We see a responsive and engaged society that rallies consistently to overcome the challenges of discrimination and oppression. We envision a world of abundance that mobilizes its resources to nurture shared vitality.

YSI offers: • Emergency shelter for homeless and runaway teens • 24-hour emergency care for children • Parenting skills and counseling • Truancy prevention • Family-based services in the house