News & Events

Jamz@Julian- Final 2016 Concert Wed 8/24/2016

This coming Wednesday August 24th, 6-8 PM is our *last* concert of the Summer. We’re ending on a high note with a performer who is no stranger to our park’s musical series, Gretchen Elise. Bring a picnic and enjoy another evening of fine music.

Food service provided by Los Camaradas. Thanks to our sponsors Galit Abramovitz Winokur of Real Estate With Heart and Steven Zelinger of Law Office of Steven M. Zelinger, LLC.

Special thanks to Brandon Krakowsky for arranging the performers and the series this Summer- you did a great job!

http://www.gretchenelise.com/

Friends of Julian Abele Park Meeting Tuesday August 2nd 2016

 

This coming Tuesday August 2nd at 7 PM the Friends of Julian Abele Park will be meeting at 7 PM at the park.

This is also SOSNA’s National Night Out neighborhood party/meet’n’greet. The Friends of Julian Abele Park are sponsoring the band, Kamara, who will be performing between 6 and 7 PM. They opened for Plazapalooza this year and it’s great to be able to support local talent.

Add to your calendars! Our FIRST Movie Night at Julian Abele Park: Monday August 15th! Our feature will be 2016’s “Pan” starring Hugh Jackman….make sure to check our website at julianabelepark.org and our Facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/FOJAB

Thanks; hope to see you soon.

Jamz@Julian Wednesday July 27th 6-8 PM

Our hot Summer nights continue Wednesday July 27th (today) with a performance by pianist Jay Epstein and his band at 6pm.

Here’s a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPAuDhcTitI

Food from Los Camaradas and sponsored by Galit Abramovitz Winokur of Real Estate With Heart and Steven Zelinger of Law Office of Steven M. Zelinger, LLC.

 

 

Jamz @Julian is a go tonight Wed 7/13/2016, 6-8 PM

The show WILL go on tonight, Wednesday 7/13/2016 6-8 PM…the ground may be damp but our spirits will soar with Fortunate Explorers:
 
https://www.reverbnation.com/fortunateexplorersjazzcollective
 
See you there!
 
Food service provided by Los Camaradas. Thanks to our sponsors Galit Abramovitz Winokur of Real Estate With Heart and Steven Zelinger of Law Office of Steven M. Zelinger, LLC.

Jamz@Julian- Wednesday July 13th 6-8 PM

We’ve enjoyed hosting two concerts already this Summer of 2016….our next is coming this Wednesday July 13th, 6-8 PM. We’ll have a jazz-oriented performance this week, and also July 24th. This coming Wednesday July 13th we’ll be hosting Ian Ash and his Fortunate Explorers Jazz Collective at 6pm

Preview them here:

Stay tuned for weather updates (see our Facebook page)

https://www.facebook.com/FOJAB

Hope to see you there!

Food service provided by Los Camaradas. Thanks to our sponsors Galit Abramovitz Winokur of Real Estate With Heart and Steven Zelinger of Law Office of Steven M. Zelinger, LLC.

Monthly Meeting, Friends of Julian Abele Park July 2016

This coming Tuesday July 5th 2016 is our monthly meeting; we’ll be meeting @ Julian Abele Park @ 7 PM- Bring Your Own Chair and Dinner.

 

We’ll discuss plantings and events. Hope to see you there!

Jamz@Julian Wednesday June 22nd, 6-8 PM

Our next concert at Julian Abele Park is Wednesday, June 22nd. Weather looks great!

This week we’ll have performances by the Deep City Healers and Sara Williams, plus a cool acoustic set by special guest The means.Bring the kids — we’ll have an open mic just for them and Mister Softee will make an appearance!

Food service provided by Los Camaradas. Thanks to our sponsors Galit Abramovitz Winokur of Real Estate With Heart and Steven Zelinger of Law Office of Steven M. Zelinger, LLC.

Farmer’s Markets: Economics June 2016

For those of you interested in Farmer’s Markets, good piece from The Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/for-some-growers-farmers-markets-just-arent-what-they-used-to-be/2016/06/21/c5d93644-3271-11e6-8758-d58e76e11b12_story.html?hpid=hp_hp-top-table-main_farmersmarkets-150am%3Ahomepage%2Fstory

Support Your Philadelphia Parks- Wed 6/15/2016

Breaking News: Whole Foods 5% Day- Wednesday 6/15/2016

 
Dear Park Friends,
Support your favorite Philly parks- all of them, at once!- just by grocery shopping!
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, June 15 at the Callowhill and South Street Whole Foods Market stores where 5% of net sales will be donated to Fairmount Park Conservancy. This is wonderful news and will be a huge help to our park system! The Fairmount Park Conservancy plays an on-going role in supporting the park system in Philadelphia and donated our movie night this year.
 
Thanks in advance for your help and please do spread the word to your networks.

Movie Night @ Julian Abele Park: Monday August 15th 2016

Mark Your Calendars Now:: Monday August 15th: Movies in the Park @ Julian Abele Park. Feature: “Pan” (2016)

– Movie begins @ Dusk [sunset that evening is 7:57 PM] – Music & games one hour before showtime
– Refreshments available. Proceeds to benefit Park Friends Network