Wednesday nights throughout the summer are synonymous with two things at the Penn Museum,

3260 South Street in University Cityeclectic live music and laid-back fun. Now in its fifth year, the
popularSummer Nights Concert Series, presented by Dogfish Head Brewery, runs Wednesdays
from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, June 18 through September 3, 2014. Concerts are held in the Museum's
outdoor Stoner Courtyard, replete with fountains, gardens, and a lawn. General admission for guests
ages 6 and up is just $10 (and includes Museum admission). The program is free for children under
6, Museum members, PennCard holders, and Penn Health System employees.

This year's lineup features a diverse mix of bands and musicians
offering lively Samba, raucous Turkish fusion, rhythmic Afro-Cuban
jazz, and moreas well as American-influenced music drawing from
blues, zydeco, and old-fashioned rock n' roll. The Penn Museums
international galleries remain open, with an optional, docent-led mini-
tour in between music sets at 6:30 pm. Outside, guests of all ages can
explore ancient Rome via touchable (and even wearable) artifacts at a
Cartifact station.

The Museums Pepper Mill Caf sets up a garden bar, with drinks
(including a special cocktail of the week, a Dogfish Head brew option,
and non-alcoholic beverages) and regionally-themed light fare available
for purchase. Guests can opt to sit at outdoor tables, stage-front
seating, or lawn seating to enjoy the performances. Concerts move
inside in the event of rain.

June 18
El Caribefunk
This band from Colombia kicks off the summer series with a powerful rhythm and energy all their
own. Their fun, upbeat style brings together funk, salsa, and elements of Caribbean music, including
calypso, zouk, and Haitian compas, and gets audiences on their feet and dancing from the first note.

June 25
Barakka
This Philadelphia-based, multi-ethnic group specializes in Turkish folk-rock with a mix of eastern and
western instrumentation, including guitar, oud, drums, bass, darbuka, and keyboards. Their
performance features original pieces by Baris Kaya, as well as innovative interpretations of
traditional Turkish folk music.

July 2
Philly Songwriters
The Philadelphia Songwriters Project showcases
up-and-coming musicians, with a diverse array of
sounds that enraptures audiences with their lyrical
and musical nuance. This performance features
the winner of their ninth annual songwriting
contest.

July 9
Zydeco-A-Go-Go
With Creole Zydeco and Cajun 2-steps, this group combines funky New Orleans rhythm and blues
and vintage Louisiana rock and roll into a spicy gumbo of irresistible dance music.

July 16
Trinidelphia
Trinidelphia has been pleasing local audiences since 2005 with a perfect combination of American
and Caribbean styles. Fusing Trinidadian soca and calypso with Latin jazz, reggae, salsa, and
American top 40, they have developed a sound all their own. Their unique and rhythmic
arrangements of jazz and popular songs cast the steelpan in fresh new light, pushing the stylistic
and artistic boundaries of an often-typecast instrument.

July 23
Moudswing
M'oudswing's eclectic sound allows Arabic music and jazz to coexist in harmony while still retaining
their respective musical origins. This "Moroccan fusion" band layers oud and modal jazz
improvisation over North African grooves.

July 30
West Philadelphia Orchestra
An eclectic ensemble made up of Phillys finest and wildest musicians, the West Philadelphia
Orchestra gets the crowd moving with the poignant melodies and the frenetic, propulsive rhythms of
Eastern Europe.

August 6
Newspaper Taxis
This award-winning local group celebrates the spirit of The Beatles with an energetic live show that's
sure to keep the audience dancing all evening long.

August 13
Leana Song
This Philadelphia-based drum and music ensemble specializing in Afro-Cuban and West African
drumming combines traditional call-and-response patterned Yoruba songs with modern folk and jazz
instruments and harmony.

August 20
Minas
Celebrating 30 years since moving from Rio de Janeiro to the Philadelphia area, Minass innovative
yet timeless sound blends north and south for magical music that hints at folk, blues, jazz, scat, and
samba, with a unique combination of Brazilian and American roots.

August 27
Jimmy Pritchard Band
This International Blues Challenge semi-finalist band has a sharp sound that respects the tradition of
blues while pushing its contemporary boundaries, with an electrifying style that reaches your soul
and keeps your body moving.

September 3
Animus
Bill Koutsouros internationally acclaimed ensemble provides the summer series finale, offering an
exciting fusion of ancient and modern music with traditional elements of Greek, Rock, Middle
Eastern, Blues, Indian, Jazz, and African music.

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The Penn Museum (the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology) is
dedicated to the study and understanding of human history and diversity. Founded in 1887, the
Museum has sent more than 300 archaeological and anthropological expeditions to all the inhabited
continents of the world. With an active exhibition schedule and educational programming for children
and adults, the Museum offers the public an opportunity to share in the ongoing discovery of
humankind's collective heritage.
The Penn Museum is located at 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (on Penn's campus,
across from Franklin Field). Public transportation to the Museum is available via SEPTA's Regional
Rail Line at University City Station; the Market-Frankford Subway Line at 34th Street Station; trolley
routes 11, 13, 34, and 36; and bus routes 21, 30, 40, and 42. Museum hours are Tuesday through
Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and first Wednesdays of each month until 8:00 pm. Open select
holiday Mondays. Regular Museum admission donation is $15 for adults; $13 for senior citizens (65
and above); free for U.S. Military; $10 for children and full-time students with ID; free to Penn
Museum Members, PennCard holders, and children 5 and younger. The Penn Museum can be
found on the web at www.penn.museum. For general information call 215.898.4000. For group tour
information call 215.746.8183.