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By Gary M. Kramer As the summer officially begins, the season’s arts schedule starts to heat up. Here are some options to put on your calendar. National Museum of American Jewish History 101 S. Independence Mall, Philadelphia 215-923-3811; nmajh.org Richard Avedon: Family Affairs Now though Aug. 2 There are still two months left to see this impressive col- lection of photographs by Avedon, the celebrated fashion and portrait photographer. Liat Segal: Scattered Light ongoing The Israeli artist creates her art using LED lights and texts including George Washington’s letter to the Hebrew Congrega- tion of Newport, R.I., to address issues of religious freedom. ’70s Summer Cinema Series The films in this series were either made in or made about the 1970s. Each showing will be followed by a discussion with film critic Carrie Rickey. July 1 Milk (2008): Sean Penn won an Oscar for his portrayal of slain gay activist Harvey Milk. July 8 Shampoo (1975): Warren Beatty is an in-demand Bev- erly Hills hairdresser. July 15 Being There (1979): Peter Sellers plays a gardener who be- comes a political insider in this adaptation of Jerzy Kozinski’s novel. July 22 The Candidate (1972): Robert Redford plays a Califor- nia Senatorial candidate in this satire. July 29 Funny Face (1957): Audrey Hepburn is a bookstore clerk-turned-fashion model in this musical romance. National LGBT 50th Anniversary Celebration: National Legal Panel July 2 This event will include a discussion of the LGBT movement from the first Supreme Court brief to marriage equality. Independence Day at NMAJH July 4 The museum is open for visitors to watch the parade or view the original 1790 letter written by George Washington to the Hebrew Congregation in Newport, R.I. Gershman Y 401 S. 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