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Eco Arts Festival in Manayunk this Weekend & Kicks off Tomorrow!

Festivities for Manayunks’s Eco Arts Festival go as follows:

Thursday, September 23rd, 6-9 PM:Launch party at Mango Moon (4161 Main Street).  The “Green Carpet” will feature Nicole Miller runway looks, an award ceremony in honor of Mayor Michael Nutter and Councilman Curtis Jones Jr. as they are presented with the EcoChampion Award.  In addition, VIPs will be treated to the Vodka Mar”tea”ni & Green Lantern created by Mango Moon and Mugshots Coffeehouse & Cafe while enjoying live jazz, free appetizers and green networking.  Please RSVP to  mvidauri@manayunk.org

Saturday, September 25 11-7, & Sunday, September 26, 11-6: Come join eco-minded artists, green businesses and ecologically-concerned community groups on Main Street Manayunk at this free event to share resources and education about green & healthy living!

Some of the Participating EcoArtists, EcoBusinesses, Main Street Businesses & Non-Profits Include:

  • Golden Plum Designs
  • Smart Glass Jewelry
  • Wax Works Photos
  • Pedro Ospina
  • ARTCO
  • Viridian Energy
  • Re:Vision Architecture
  • Close the Loop
  • Lowry EcoSolutions LLC
  • Titan LED, Inc.
  • Art + Science
  • West Philly Hybrid X Team/PAI
  • Destination Schuylkill River
  • Energy Coordinating Agency
  • Riverbend Environmental Education Center
  • The Art of Recycling Rain Barrel Project
  • Philadelphia Zoo

In addition, enjoy live music, food & more!  Hope to see you there! (I’ll be taking SEPTA on my low car diet, so no need to worry about parking.  For more info, check Manayunk.com.

Posted by Julie

Julie Hancher

Julie Hancher is Editor-in-Chief of Green Philly, sharing her expertise of all things sustainable in the city of brotherly love. She enjoys long walks in the park with local beer and greening her travels, cooking & cat, Sir Floofus Drake.

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