Summer Wonder celebrates cultural diversity through 8 weeks' worth of performance art and interactive demonstrations.
Summer Wonder is free with museum admission donation and runs Wednesday mornings from 10:30am - 11:30am.
Pre-registration is required for groups of 10 or more. Registration for individuals and families is suggested, since each performance is limited to 250 people.
For more information or to pre-register groups, contact the Education Department by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone at (215) 746-6774.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Daria's Worldfest
Travel around the world in song with internationally known multi-cultural musician and recording artist Daria. Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou has spent the last two decades performing in the US and around the world, creating music to inspire all the world's children. Become part of world music by playing along on authentic instruments from the four corners of the globe such as guiros, buffalo drums, cajones, shekeres, singing bowls and much more.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Chariot of the Sun
Meet the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek mythology! Using a combination of poetry, masks, mime, and skillful audience participation, Chariot of the Sun brings three classic tales to life. Experience a dynamic presentation that offers an accessible and fun introduction to the stories of ancient Greece.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Mock Turtle Marionette Theater presents Tinker Tailor, Puppet Maker
Meet a rock ‘n roll guitarist, an exploding dragon, Bre'r Rabbit, and other characters as Mock Turtle's Artistic Director Doug Roysdon weaves a tale about the power of making things.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Colonial Music of Pennsylvania
David Hildebrand of The Colonial Music Institute presents Colonial Music of Pennsylvania. Explore traditional Colonial American instruments and participate in audience favorites, such as "Yankee Doodle."
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Eda Ne Kakati (From the Past to the Present)
Journey to Uganda through dance, song, music, stories, and more with Ssuuna. Gain a spirited understanding of Ssuuna's country as you try-out instruments and dances of Uganda.
This program is co-sponsored by the African Studies Center.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Habiba Dance Ensemble
Whether performing the feat of balancing a water jug on the head in the Tunisian Pot Dance, the earthy Saidi Dance of the Egyptian peasant, the solo interpretive classic, Raqs al Sharki (belly dance), or the Ghawazi (a dance of the Egyptian Gypsies), the Habiba Dance Ensemble is mezmorizing. Spectacular costumes, made by hand in Egypt and Tunisia, enhance the performance. Join the dancers on stage and learn how to shimmy, hip-drop, undulate, and more.
This program is co-sponsored the by the Center for Middle East Studies.
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Project Capoeira
Capoeira is a unique, high-energy Afro-Brazilian art form that infuses dance, music, gymnastics, self-defense and the Portuguese language. Originated centuries ago by Africans slaves in Brazil, Capoeira served as a means to secretly practice fighting techniques and was used effectively as a deadly weapon against the colonizers. Enjoy a colorful, crowd-pleasing repertoire for the body, mind, and spirit as Project Capoeira performs this energizing art form.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
10:30am - 11:30am
Piccirillio Sciencetellers presents Dragons and Dreams
Learn about the science of fire and ice through a tale of Dragons & Dreams using experiments of flash paper, exploding bottles, "cool" dry ice, and much more. With castles, kings, a dragon keeper, an Ice Sorceress, the Horn of Fire, two villagers, and a daring journey to save the entire kingdom, enjoy this spectacular adventure as you're swept away to a world where dragons are real, dreams come true, and only the most daring of people will survive to tell the tale!
