Multicultural Youth eXchange Y Philly Mural Event

Posted by on August 29, 2003

Hey Friends of MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange!

Join us in hip-storic Old City, Philadelphia for the first annual painting of Y PHILLY – An Identity Mural by Philadelphia?s Youth Generation

WHEN
First Friday, September 5, 2003
5:00 PM ? 9:00 PM

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WHERE
MYX Gallery, 110 Church Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(located one block north of Market St. between Front and 2nd Sts.)

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WHAT
MYX: Multicultural Youth eXchange & The International Visitors Council Of Philadelphia invite all Philadelphians between the ages of 9 – 24 (the Generation Y of Philadelphia) to capture the spirit of their city and their youth culture through the creation of Y PHILLY, a youth identity mural. In 2004, the Y PHILLY mural will be presented as a gift to the people of Incheon, Korea one of Philadelphia?s Sister cities.

No particular artistic skills are required ?just an interest in expressing yourself on canvas with images or words. Art supplies will be provided at the gallery but feel free to bring your own.

Everyone else is invited to enjoy the party.

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WHAT ELSE
1. GOOD FOOD courtesy of
*Caf? Rx

2. GOOD DRINK courtesy of
*Elliott?s Amazing Juices & Drinks
*Pepsi Bottling Company
*Yards Brewing Company

3. GOOD FUN
Enjoy the atmosphere of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival while making friends and supporting diversity.

*6:00 PM. Mural Painting Kickoff with Councilwoman-At-Large Blondell Reynolds Brown, First Deputy Director of Commerce Mjenzi K. Traylor and Phlex of the Philadelphia Phantoms!

*Chorale Performance by the Philadelphia Boys Choir

*Multicultural Youth Performers courtesy of S.A.G.E Productions, a talent resource that promotes social awareness, youth development and assistance for the underprivileged.

*Soul & Latin Lounge by jCharvet

*8:00 PM. Sports Raffle Drawing. Including a Family Fun Pack courtesy of the Philadelphia Phantoms and autographed memorabilia courtesy of Philadelphia?s Phillies, Flyers and KiXX. Tickets are $1 each or seven for $5. You must be present to win.

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HOW MUCH
Admission Free. Unlimited food and beverage with a
$10 contribution (guests 21 and over)
$5 contribution (guests under 21)
Proceeds benefit MYX

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SPECIAL THANKS
*Philadelphia Women?s Caucus for Art
*Tattar Richards ? DBC Public Relations
*I-SITE, Inc.
*The Drexel Triangle
*Taws Presentation Plus

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Bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your students!…and support diversity!

See you there!

Josette Bonafino and Ian Cross
Co-founders

Questions? Call Josette at 215-923-1415 ext. 1 or email [email protected]