Sunday, June 1 - Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Optional Tours
Saturday, May 31, 7:00 – 10:00 PM – The “Stars” of Philadelphia
See famous site of Philadelphia from the angle of the movie makers! This motor coach tour will depart from the Philadelphia Marriott at 7:00 PM. You’ll visit sites that have had supporting roles with Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky movies, Nicholas Cage in “National Treasure”, Michelle Pfeifer in “Up Close and Personal”, Tom Hanks in “ Philadelphia”, Bruce Willis in “The Sixth Sense” and many more.
As you travel from site to site you will be entertained with the movie clips that have used Philadelphia as a back drop. Traditional movie snacks and beverages will be served to enhance the experience. And there will be photo ops throughout the tour so you can be a star yourself!
This tour requires a minimum of 35 people. You must register for this by May 23 rd. The cost of the tour includes your deluxe motor coach transportation with movie clips, an entertaining guide and the refreshments. The cost is $55.00 per person.Wednesday, June 4, 4:30 – 6:30 PM – Mural Arts of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Mural Arts Program (MAP) started in 1984 as a component of the Anti-Graffiti Network (PAGN), a city-wide initiative to eradicate destructive graffiti and address neighborhood blight. As part of this effort, PAGN hired mural artist Jane Golden to reach out to graffiti writers and to redirect their energies to mural-making. There are now over 2,700 murals in over 100 communities throughout Philadelphia--more murals than any other city in the world. Drawing on the styles of artists from different cultures, MAP's murals reflect Philadelphia's wonderfully diverse neighborhoods.
This tour will take you through the West Philadelphia to view their murals. You will travel by trolley bus with a docent who will give you the back story of the mural and provide you with more information about MAP and its work in Philadelphia.
This tour requires a minimum of 25 people and is limited to 35 people. To participate in this tour you must register not later than May 1 st. The cost of the tour includes your transportation and the services of a MAP docent. The cost is $30.00 per person.