On Saturday, September 23, as part of Kimmel Center’s Philadelphia Fall Arts Fest,Opera Philadelphia, in partnership with the Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, and Harriett’s Bookshop, will presents Sheroes of Color: A Continued Dream, Life, and Legacy of Leadership in Philadelphia, featuring a pop-up bookstore, exhibit, and panel discussion.       

12:00 PM Performance by Opera Philadelphia, Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, and Harriett’s Bookshop: 

• Taylor-Alexis DuPont, member of Opera Philadelphia’s 10 Days in a Madhouse cast
• Tanisha Anderson, member of Opera Philadelphia’s 10 Days in a Madhouse cast
• Jillian Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Andeson Museum and Historical Society
• Jeannine Cook, Owner of Harriett’s Bookshop 

12:30 PM Panel Discussion: 

• Veronica Chapman-Smith, Vice President of Community Initiative at Opera Philadelphia
• Jeannine Cook, Owner of Harriett’s Bookshop 
• Valerie Gay, Deputy Director of Audience Engagement & Chief Experience Officer at the Barnes Foundation 
• Jillian Pirtle, CEO of the Marian Andeson Museum and Historical Society 
• Moderator: Danielle Allen, Vice President of Education and Community at The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc.  

Thank you to our generous partners at The Marian Anderson Museum and Historical Society and Harriett’s Bookshop.