Here are some beautiful memories from our very special celebration on June 9, 2012 at Temple University's Performing Arts Center. To see more photographs, please join our Facebook page.
A Celebration of Unity
Commemorating the 100 Year Anniversary of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá’s Visit to Philadelphia
Friday, June 15, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
Service is Prayer: THANK YOU to all the Cast & Crew
A very special THANK YOU to the many who have helped with every
aspect of the Commemoration of the Centenary of Abdul-Baha’s Visit to
Philadelphia:
First to the Spiritual Assembly of the Baha’is of
Philadelphia, as the sponsor and host of the event, and thoughtful guide for
years of planning that have gone into the historic commemoration.
“Cast” List:
Musicians:
Musicians:
Eric Dozier
JB Eckl
Christopher Faizi
Bogan
Ian Rafalak
Ryan Socrates
Jamie Orlando
Chibuzor Uwadione
Gregory Chingwe
Spencer Wright
Children’s Choir
Director: Christopher Faizi Bogan & …
THANKS to all the children
and youth in the choir!
Readers, Narrators
(in order of appearance):
Ethel Henderson
Ethel Henderson
Elyse Etemad
Kyle Lewis
Nicole Javier
Jocelyn Kurtze
Athena Lemon
Bayan Toloubadei
Juliet Bogan
William Davis
Susannah Beckett
Doug Kurtze
Meggan Gomez
Vernice Dannells
Bijan Etemad
Nicole Javier
Jocelyn Kurtze
Athena Lemon
Bayan Toloubadei
Juliet Bogan
William Davis
Susannah Beckett
Doug Kurtze
Meggan Gomez
Vernice Dannells
Bijan Etemad
Behind-the-Scenes:
Centenary Committee: Melanie Etemad, Soheila Mahboubi, Leesa
Maule, Homa Sabet Tavangar
Program Task Force:
Bill George (Program Director), Susannah Beckett, Moujan Toloubadei, Don
Camp, Christopher Faizi Bogan, Dennis Verhagen, Justin DeLeon, Mina Sabet Bogan
Webmaster/Blogger: Anne Bivans
Picnic Task Force: Leesa Maule, Lee Gould, Charlie Cornman
Media/Outreach: Homa Tavangar, Mina Sabet Bogan,
Karen Ebbert, Almaz Kinder, Gity Etemad, Jesse Washington, Becky Alexander
Videography: Justin DeLeon, Brittany Owens Raffalak, Gil
Muro
Photography: Ryan Lash
Graphic Design: Cathy Maule, Omid Mohadjeri
And many more volunteers for: Baha’i Center & gardens beautification, picnic
set-up, food service, clean-up, picnic parking monitors, ushers, greeters, and
many more unsung workers!
Special thanks to Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff to Philadelphia
Mayor Michael Nutter: Dr. Everett Gillison; Reverend Dr. Malcolm Byrd, Mayor’s
Office of Faith-Based Initiatives; Abby Stamelman Hocky & staff –
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia; Temple University Performing Arts
Center staff and crew; Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO) - for the special message
in lights!
“All effort and exertion put forth by man from the fullness of his
heart is worship, if it is prompted by the highest motives and the will to do
service to humanity. This is worship: to serve mankind and to minister to the
needs of the people. Service is prayer. " (Abdul-Baha)
Important reminders!
Tune In & Join Us!
Tune in to WHYY (NPR 90.9) for a story on Newsworks
Tonight featuring the centenary Friday June 8, between 6-6:30, and rebroadcast
on Saturday morning.
And remember these important addresses:
Temple University Performing Arts Center, 1837 North
Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 starting at 3 pm. (with a big group photo
immediately following!) Philadelphia Regional Bahai Center - celebration picnic
immediately follows. 2462 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Bring your
picnic blanket to the Center; food is provided!
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Sunday, June 10, 2012 Tour the Places Abdu'l-Baha Visited in Philadelphia
After a glorious day of Centenary Celebrations on June 9, everyone is invited on June 10 to tour the places 'Abdu'l-Baha visited in Philadelphia!
Sunday, June 10, 2012
10 am Begin with a presentation by Joe Bolton at the Baha'i Center, 2462 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Philadelphia
11am Depart to visit the former Baptist Temple at Broad and Berks Streets, the Revell House on Mayfield Avenue and the former Unitarian Church at 15th and Gerard.
2:15pm Return to the Baha'i Center
For more information, contact Joe Bolton at jmbolton@earthlink.net
Sunday, June 10, 2012
Tour places Abdu'l-Baha visited in Philadelphia
10 am Begin with a presentation by Joe Bolton at the Baha'i Center, 2462 Bryn Mawr Avenue, Philadelphia11am Depart to visit the former Baptist Temple at Broad and Berks Streets, the Revell House on Mayfield Avenue and the former Unitarian Church at 15th and Gerard.
2:15pm Return to the Baha'i Center
For more information, contact Joe Bolton at jmbolton@earthlink.net
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Quick update on parking
An update from the planning committee: parking at Temple University is $14.00. For more information, maps, parking locations, see the links on the sidebar to the right.
Hope to see you there!
Hope to see you there!
Saturday, June 2, 2012
Parking and Public Transportation for June 9 Centenary Event
Here is some information regarding public transportation and parking for the June 9 event at Temple:
Parking at Temple / Public Transportation
Links to this and other important information will remain in the sidebar of the blog if you need to find them later.
Hope to see you!
Parking at Temple / Public Transportation
Links to this and other important information will remain in the sidebar of the blog if you need to find them later.
Hope to see you!
Friday, June 1, 2012
June 9 Centenary Event at Temple University, Map of Area
The June 9 Centenary event is taking place at Temple University’s Performing Arts Center (see side bar for details).
For a detailed map of the campus, see here:
Temple University Map
Hope to see you there!
For a detailed map of the campus, see here:
Temple University Map
Hope to see you there!
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