FirstEnergy Stadium to Host First Friday on June 1
Published on May 25, 2012 under Eastern League (EL1)
Reading Fightin Phils News Release
On June 1st, the Reading Phillies will be hosting First Friday at FirstEnergy Stadium from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. First Friday is a nationwide art festival that takes place in several cities across the United States. What originally started out as a networking event for urban professionals is now an event synonymous with art, culture, and community participation.
First Friday at FirstEnergy Stadium is a free event for all ages. The event will feature entertainment provided by local and regional performers such as musicians, poets, and performance artists. There will also be arts and crafts, face painting, and much more! Below is a scheduled list of musicians and performers for the event:
- Confess and Be Free
- Dagny
- Deja
- Dramatic Influence
- Ekko
- J-Fly
- L'Astronaut
- Matthew R. Bailey
- RHS Dance Team
- Sinatti Pop
- Washington Martial Arts Academy
- Tracy Soto
- Kevin "Saint" Sanchez
- Emily Grimshaw
The event will also feature a cupcake giveaway from Ady Abreu of Ady's Cakes, who just won TLC's Cupcake Wars earlier this spring.
Also on hand for First Friday at FirstEnergy Stadium will be RHS Project Peace, Healing Hearts Berks County, Cease Fire PA, Rize, and Salsa-zon for the "Art Not War" segment of the event.
More information about the event can be found at www.FirstFridayReading.org.
Throughout the summer when the R-Phils are on the road, America's Classic Ballpark will play home to Party in the Plaza featuring the Yuengling Friday Night Concert Series. The series includes musical performances, professional wrestling, and events for the entire family during the Reading Phillies season. Burnt Sienna will be the headlining band for the first Yuengling Friday Night Concert Series event on Friday, June 22 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at VIST Financial Plaza located at FirstEnergy Stadium. All Party in the Plaza events are free to the general public.
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