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This summer’s arts schedule is surprisingly packed with must-see events.

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. Broad Street, Philadelphia
215-446-3021; gershmany.org
Jewish Treasures of the Caribbean June 25
Opening reception with Wyatt Gallery, who has photographed
the Sephardic Jews of the Caribbean.

A presentation by Rabbi Lance Sussman about Jewish pirates
of the Caribbean will be held during the exhibit. Check website
for date and time.

Celebrate Tu B’Av July 30
The ancient Jewish holiday of love will be celebrated with a
wine- and chocolate-tasting event.

Above: Allen Ginsberg’s Family, Paterson, New Jersey, May 3, 1970 © The Richard Avedon Foundation. From the Collection of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Gift of the American
Contemporary Art Foundation, Leonard A. Lauder, President, to American Friends of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem
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