International Opera Theater Multicultural Children’s Chorus to Participate in AARP Boomer Ball at African American Museum, Friday November 6.

Philadelphia is the center of one of the most diverse populations in the US. With more than 75 ethnic groups that call Philadelphia home, International Opera Theater Multicultural Children’s Choir is proud to join the ranks of an upcoming event of extraordinary diversity. The event is The First Annual Multicultural Boomer Ball. It will be held at the African American Museum on Friday, November 6, hosted by the Pennsylvania chapter of AARP.

The event will include multinational art, culinary specialties, dancing and musical entertainment. Some of the cultural organizations joining International Opera Theater’s Multicultural Children’s Chorus will be The Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble, Taiko Japanese Drummers, Folklorico Filipino Dance Troupe, Salsa 2 Salsa Dance Group, and a mariachi band.  AARP, the largest association of seniors in the country, will celebrate Philadelphia’s vastly diverse colors through the engagement of other cultural organizations as well as participation by the African American Chamber of Commerce, Concilio, Congresso, COSA, Asian Chamber of Commerce of Philadelphia, Coming of Age, United Communities of Southeast Philadelphia, ABC 6 Community Advisory Committee, Pan Asian Association, Japanese Association of Greater Philadelphia, Penn Asian Senior Services, Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia, Our Lady of Hope Church Multicultural Community, Jaisohn Medical Center, Penn Asian Senior Services, Philadelphia Senior Center, and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging.

In addition there will be demonstrations of origami (Japanese paper-folding), the making of parol (Filipino Christmas lanterns) and displays of Latino and African American arts and crafts. Herb Scott Catering (African America), Penang Restaurant (Asia) and La Fonda Restaurant (Latino) will feature a sampling of international cuisine. Festivities start at 6:30 pm. Tickets at $15 per person; group discounts are available. We look forward to seeing you at The African American Museum of Philadelphia for this exciting event!!!

African American Museum
701 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone: (215) 574-0380