Trouble The Water, a Jazz-based music, movement and spoken word performance literally diving into the social, political, personal and spiritual implications of the gospel classic “Wade in the Water.” August 13 & 27 3-5pm
SPLASH / CONCESSIONS AT POOL EXHIBITION
Select Saturdays in July, August and September from 3pm - 5pm
Fairmount Water Works
640 Waterworks Dr., Philadelphia, PA 19130
(In Fairmount Park Near Phila Museum Of Art)
Free And Open To The Public
As you may know, the exhibition POOL: A Social History of Segregation has reopened after the unprecedented flooding of the Schuylkill River during a storm last summer. (Check out our earlier POOL Exhibition article here) POOL is a museum exhibition featuring a curated collection of powerful art installations and informative experiences, including rarely seen archival film footage and photographs that explore the history and contemporary implications of segregated swimming in America. Set in the former Kelly Pool situated within the National Historic Landmark Fairmount Water Works, POOL investigates the role of public pools in the United States with the goal of deepening understanding of the connection between water, social justice and public health.
The exhibition which also features a video installation by interdisciplinary artists and Philadelphia Jazz Project director, Homer Jackson, will present a series of special events, entitled SPLASH / CONCESSIONS. SPLASH is a series of newly composed, musical performances created specifically for this exhibition, which will be presented in the lanes of the former Kelly Pool and outside the Fairmount Water Works (weather permitting). These events are designed to expand the experience, prolong the discussion and re-ignite interest in this extraordinary exhibition. In between thirty-minute musical sets, our CONCESSION stand, organized by Chef Valerie Erwin of Geechee Girl Rice Cafe will be open, with food prepared by young, local entrepreneurs of color.
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