A 9/11 20th Anniversary Remembrance Festival

Our American Experiences is a festival in remembrance of the 20th anniversary of 9/11/01. It will begin with a solemn sharing of stories and music at 8:30 am at the World Trade Center (WTC) Memorial on the Schyulkill River Trail (SRT). Then from 11 am onward, there will be concerts and story telling of our American experiences at 22nd and Spruce. Between concerts by local professional classical musicians, story telling for children, and poetry readings by local poets. On display will be art work and artifacts from 9/11/01 for you to view and spend the day. Refreshments will be served.

September 11, 2021 Events Schedule

8:30am to 9:15am “A tribute show to the memory of the events of 9/11/01”

LOCATION: World Trade Center Memorial is on the south side of the Chestnut Street Bridge on the Schyulkill River Trail. Enter the SRT on Locust Street, Walnut Street, or Market Street.

In case of rain, the event will be at Trinity Memorial Church at 22nd & Spruce Streets in Philadelphia. Entrance to Trinity is on 22nd Street.

Morning tribute show will include stories of September 11th, 2001, and the following months (with an opportunity to share your story if you like), music, a moment of silence and the laying of flowers at the memorial. Performers include: Glenn Fischbach, Cellist, Susan Weinman, Narrator and The Every Day Divas including Ms. Weinman, Nancy Morgenstern, and Patty McMahon performing American Folk music. and Bagpiper Jeff Edwards.

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11am to 5pm

LOCATION: Trinity Memorial Church at 22nd and Spruce Streets in Philadelphia. Entrance to Trinity is on 22nd Street.

Come and go as you please, enjoy the performance, look at the displays and enjoy refreshments outside. PER FRINGE FESTIVAL RULES, EVERYONE NOT PERFORMING IS REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHEN INDOORS.

11:00am: KIDS HOUR in the courtyard of Trinity Memorial Church 22nd and Spruce Entrance on 22nd.
There will be a Children’s Sing-Along with Nancy Morgenstern. Krys Cooper will read the children’s book “Fireboat” by Maira Kalman. Afterwards, everyone is invited to use chalk to draw a picture about the story on the sidewalk outside.

12:00pm “Rivers” American art songs exploring American folk music including spirituals and indigenous American songs. Martin Hargrove, Bass – Julia Hanna, Pianist.

12:50pm Poetry Reading by Krystiane Cooper

1:00pm “Knoxville: Summer of 1915,” Samuel Barber Staged Performance
Krystiane Cooper, Soprano – Erik Meyer, Piano

1:30pm – 4pm Vocal Performances approximately every half hour with ample breaks in-between

Featured performers in order will be: Alyson Harvey, Mezzo Soprano. Iris Fairfax, Soprano. Andrew McGowan, Tenor. Eve Edwards, Soprano. Susan Weinman, Contralto. Charlotte Dietrich, Soprano with pianists Julia Hanna and Eric Meyer.

4:00pm Glenn Fischbach, Cellist

4:30pm The Every Day Divas, American Folk Music featuring Nancy Morgenstern, Patty McMahon and Susan Weinman

SHOWTIMES
Saturday, Sep 11, 2021 – 8:15am Schuylkill River Trail

Saturday, Sep 11, 2021 – 11:00am Trinity Center for Urban Life
Streaming Available on Facebook Live and Youtube

Pandemic Safety: Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required to attend this event. For the safety of audiences, artists, staff, and our greater community, you must be fully vaccinated to attend this event. Fully vaccinated means two weeks after your second dose. You will be asked to show proof of vaccination before entering the venue. Accepted forms for proof of vaccination include: a physical vaccine card with your name on it or a digital photo of your vaccine card on a cell phone. Please plan accordingly.
Masks must also be worn for the duration of the performance.

For more information go to: https://fringearts.com/event/our-american-experiences/